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Desert Traveling Nurses Local Tenet Hospitals Bring In Wave Of Traveling Nurses For Extra Help NBC PS-Daytona Everett As Eisenhower Health receives federal aid this week, local Tenet hospitals are awaiting a different form of help. JFK Memorial Hospital and Desert Regional Medical

Center are a part of the Tenet Healthcare system, which has its own response, and they started asking for traveling nurses weeks ago, according to Tenet officials.

“The difference between

By Desert Star Staff The Covid-19 pandemic is set to get “worse and worse” if countries do not stick to strict healthcare guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. The disease has already killed more than half-a-million globally.

Speaking on Monday during a press briefing from the agency’s headquarters in Geneva via video link, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave an alarming prognosis on the pandemic’s course.

“Let me be blunt. Too many countries are headed in the wrong direction, the virus remains public enemy number one,” Tedros said. “If basics are not followed, the only way this pandemic is

going to go: it is going to get worse and worse and worse.”

The grim prognosis comes after the WHO registered a record daily increase in active coronavirus cases worldwide since the beginning of the pandemic.

On Sunday, the global health watchdog registered some 230,370 new cases of the virus. The Covid-19 death rate remains steady, claiming around 5,000 lives daily.

The global coronavirus tally for confirmed infections has risen above the 13-million mark, according to Reuters’ figures for the pandemic.

Over 560,000 people have succumbed to the disease. The US, Brazil, and India remain the worst-hit nations, accounting for nearly half of all cases.

Eisenhower and Desert Regional and JFK is that Eisenhower is a standalone health care system locally,” Congressman Raul Ruiz said. “They have no other pools of doctors and

nurses to draw from.”

Ruiz said Desert Regional and JFK belong to the Tenet national healthcare system that has a national pandemic response and a national plan to move their doctors from

other states like Texas to fill in for different hospitals.

Right now, the two hospitals combined have over 80 nurses from around the country, with almost 50 more expected Continues on Page 8

Coronavirus remains ‘public enemy number one’ -WHO

Emotionally Preparing Your Children for Back-to-School Season

By Desert Star Staff Between sheltering-inplace, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall.

Consider these tips from the experts at KinderCare to help you emotionally prepare your children to return to school with confidence, optimism and excitement.

Address your feelings (and theirs): Children often take cues about how to react from their parents. Think about what it takes for you to feel calm and prepared (or even excited) for the start of a new school year. That could mean talking with your child’s teacher or school about the safety precautions they’re taking so you can feel more at ease, taking a few minutes to establish a morning routine or stepping away from news that makes you anxious.

Focus instead on the positive aspects of school, like the opportunity your child will have to learn, make friends, interact with others and grow into his or her own person.

“Children need a sense of belonging, and school provides an important connection point for them,” said Dr. Elanna Yalow, chief academic officer for KinderCare Learning Centers. “Nothing builds a sense of community like personal contact with friends and teachers. That connection is essential in supporting a child’s growth and development.”

Set expectations about what to expect before the first day: Some children may feel ready to go and eager to explore, while others can be more reserved or even fearful of new places, faces and routines.

When your child knows what to expect, it can go a long way in soothing any worries he or she may have about leaving home and going to school.

It’s also important to respect your child’s growing independence and empower him or her to help others. As you explain safety precautions like covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing, or proper hand washing, emphasize how your child’s

actions can help keep family, friends and teachers safe.

“Children may already be apprehensive about returning to school, let alone trying to cope with new safety practices,” said Dr. Joelle Simpson, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical director for emergency preparedness at Children’s National Hospital.

“Explaining these precautions ahead of time can help your children see them as part of the school day routine instead of something to fear.

For parents, remember that

while children can get sick from this virus, it occurs less frequently than in adults and at lower rates than the flu.”

Celebrate the start of a new school year: Try to plan a special activity or some extra family time the week before school starts and encourage your child to participate in the planning.

“Remember, children didn’t have time for a clean break and celebration at the end of the last school year, and this can help your child mentally adjust to a new routine

and schedule,” Yalow said.

Let your child know how proud you are to see him or her growing up, learning how to be a good friend and exploring and learning about the world.

Be sure to talk with your child each school day – what was learned, funny things friends said, the things that seem little but are important to your child.

For more tips about how to help your child prepare for the new school year, visit kindercare. com. Family Features

Trump turns to Facebook to announce the replacement of Brad Parscale

By Desert Star Staff US President Donald Trump has tapped a new campaign manager, but deprived of his Twitter handle following a major hack on the platform, decided – or was forced by a shutdown of verified accounts – to declare the move on Facebook.

“I am pleased to announce that Bill Stepien has been promoted to the role of Trump Campaign Manager,” Trump said in a lengthier-than-usual social media post on Wednesday night,

adding that his former campaign head, Brad Parscale, would remain in charge of “digital and data strategies” and retain a position as a senior advisor.

Both [Stepien and Parscale] were heavily involved in our historic 2016 win, and I look forward to having a big and very important second win together.

While it’s unclear exactly what prompted the personnel swap, the Washington Post cited unnamed officials. They claimed the president was “angry”

with Parscale over an ill-fated campaign rally in Oklahoma last month. Parscale hyped up the event, claiming the Trump team had been flooded with over one million ticket requests, yet the rally itself ended up drawing only 6,000 or so attendants.

Though the former campaign manager blamed the poor turnout on heated protests staged outside the venue, alternative theories have since emerged that pranksters bought up thousands of tickets to leave

the seats empty on purpose.

Trump has yet to address Wednesday’s unprecedented security breach on Twitter or the subsequent freeze on the platform’s verified accounts – which presumably included his own – and has not tweeted since the incident, instead of sending several posts on Facebook. It remains unknown whether he is still locked out of his account, or chose to migrate to a different platform for another reason.

The massive hack swept up a series of high-profile accounts, including those of former President Barack Obama, 2020 Democratic hopeful Joe Biden, celebrities such as Kanye West, as well as some billionaires and corporations, among them Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Apple. Twitter has acknowledged the intrusion but has yet to clarify how hackers could have gained access to so many accounts at once.

Proposed Emergency Plan Exemption for New Nuclear Designs Raises Concerns

NuScale is developing a nuclear reactor project at the Idaho National Laboratory. (Idaho National Laboratory/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff BOISE, Idaho -- A proposal from the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission exempting emergency planning for new nuclear plant

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designs is raising alarms.

The NRC proposal would allow facilities to end emergency preparedness zones at their boundaries.

That zone is currently

set at a 10-mile radius around plants and a 50-mile ingestion zone to protect against contaminated food and water.

Timothy Judson, executive director of the July 17, 2020

Nuclear Information and Resource Service, says emergency zones have been required since the Three Mile Island accident in 1979.

“Having the emergency evacuation plans and emergency response plans is part of the social contract with nuclear power and has been in the U.S. for over 40 years now,” he points out.

One NRC commissioner says it’s a radical departure from past practices.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has expressed concerns about the proposal to exempt the agency from evaluating evacuation plans.

In support of the proposal, the Nuclear Energy Institute says NRC is modernizing the rules for new nuclear power designs that don’t have the same risks as old designs.

The NuScale small modular

reactor project at the Idaho National Laboratory could benefit from these new rules.

But Judson says exempting this project from emergency planning regulations exposes why these rules are a bad idea.

“They’re designed to have 12 of these reactors all built in the same building and together, those 12 reactors would be larger than many commercially operating nuclear reactors in the country right now,” he points out.

Judson says the proposal would keep everyone, including utility companies to nearby communities, in the dark on nuclear safety plans.

“Whether you support nuclear power or don’t support nuclear power, everyone supports nuclear safety,” he stresses.

The NRC is accepting public comment on the proposal through July 27. www.desertstarweekly.com

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that’s just not the case.

“The doctors and nurses to join them next week. in all of our hospitals are Desert Regional: 23 exhausted and working additional nurses, 30 more very hard and tirelessly and scheduled to work next week. reaching their capacity,” JFK: 58 additional nurses, Congressman Raul Ruiz said.

17 more are coming next week.

Eisenhower Health is These nurses typically reporting at least 66 positive stay at the hospital for about COVID patients and 12 12 weeks. Tenet officials say suspect cases. Rice said that they can be hard to come by, number fluctuates continuously as conditions change. so the hospital is monitoring Desert regional has at trends to see how much help least 95 COVID patients and they will need and when.

6 suspect cases, according Throughout the year, to officials.

JFK has at hospitals train for emergencies least 38 COVID patients like earthquakes and fires, but and 4 suspect cases. in those cases, Eisenhower’s NBC Palm Springs public information officer Lee asked the Tenet hospitals if Rice said the surge of patients they felt prepared for what usually subsides. Right now, Continued from Page 1

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could happen, they said they have an adequate supply of resources and feel confident.

All three hospitals were able to close one of their COVID units during the stay at home order because the curve flattened, and

they didn’t need it. Eisenhower said they had to build a new COVID unit a few weeks ago to handle the influx of patients.

Desert Regional is currently

at 165 percent of their ICU capacity, a spokesperson said. Capacity has to do with personnel, not just beds.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

Factor Pets into Fire Safety Planning

By Desert Star Staff Pets are not just animals, they’re members of the family.

While four-legged friends bring joy, it’s important to protect them in the event of a home emergency.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, every year 500,000 pets suffer from smoke inhalation and 40,000 die due to home

fires. As you make safety preparations, remember to account for your pets. Know where they like to hide, include them in your evacuation plan and make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are up to date.

Find more fire safety tips for pets at Kidde.com/ petsafety. Family Features

Hard Rock Cafe Celebrates Kids Around The World

By Desert Star Staff HOLLYWOOD, Fla., School’s out for summer, and Hard Rock Cafe® officially announced the launch of a special promotion to recognize kids around the world that rock. As part of the promotion, Hard Rock® will celebrate kids for their determination and resilience after an unusual school year by offering a free kids meal. Little Roxtars™ ten years of age and under are eligible to receive one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating Hard Rock Cafe locations now through July 31.

Hard Rock Cafe’s kid’s menu features a delicious selection for even the pickiest of eaters, including Hard Rock’s famous Buddy Jr’s Cheeseburger, Razzi’s™ Crispy Chicken Tenders, Skiddley’s™ Not-So-Diddly Chicken Breast and Styler’s Twisted Mac & Cheese, accompanied by your choice of a tasty sidekick with options including seasoned fries, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

Parents will also be thrilled with the healthy options available, including Kid’s Salad Chillin’

With Chicken, made with mixed fresh greens with diced chicken, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese and served with carrot sticks and choice of dressing.

“Hard Rock Cafe is all about bringing families together and creating lasting memories.

This is a great opportunity to step outside of your routine and have an unforgettable time with your children in a safe

restaurant environment,” said Stephen K. Judge, President of Cafe Operations for Hard Rock International. “We are proud to offer little Roxtars a free kids meal throughout July to show them how much they rock while supporting a shared experience that is fun for the whole family!”

Parents can be assured Hard Rock is taking all necessary precautions to ensure guests’ health and safety. Hard Rock International partnered with world-renowned public health and safety organizations like EcoSure, an Ecolab Division, and NSF International,

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3 Tips to Support Your Pet’s Immune System

By Desert Star Staff Up to 70% of a pet’s immune system is contained within his or her digestive system.

“The digestive tract has immune cells that provide surveillance and are the front-line protectors to catch potential issues when pets eat something that’s not good for them,” said Michael Hayek, Ph.D., director of companion animal technical innovation for Exclusive® Pet Foods. “Since the digestive tract is so large, these cells comprise a large percentage of the total immune activity in dogs and cats.”

To encourage owners to learn more about the importance of pets’ digestion and how it supports their overall health, Exclusive Pet Foods with the Comfort Care™ Digestive Health Support System has designated August as Pet Digestive Health Month. Hayek underscores the importance of monitoring what dogs and cats eat by offering these tips:

backyard they should not get into may be the biggest threat to their digestive health.”

To support overall digestive health, it’s also important for owners to provide pets with a food with ingredients selected

for ease of digestion. For example, the Comfort Care Digestive Health Support System in Exclusive Signature pet foods is composed of a combination of fiber (beet pulp), prebiotics (chicory root or yeast) and probiotics. A

proprietary yeast is also used as part of the system. The company has conducted research that demonstrated this particular combination supports digestive health when present in the formula.

Hayek recommends,

along with providing the right combination of fiber, prebiotics and probiotics, owners consult their pets’ veterinarians if particular problems persist.

For more information, please visit exclusivesignature. com. Family Features

Limit or avoid human food: Resisting an adorable, begging, furry face can be difficult. Hayek suggests reaching for a few extra kibbles or a treat formulated for the nutrition of cats and dogs. However, remember to also limit the number of treats each day.

Avoid extreme stress: Family vacations are a good example. If boarding your pets, keeping them on a consistent diet can support digestive health until they are back to a normal routine.

Be aware of what your pets could get into: Keep garbage covered or in an enclosed space.

Look around for small items pets could ingest. Look for anything in your yard they shouldn’t eat, and make sure dangerous foods such as chocolate are out of reach.

“Dogs are naturally curious and want to explore everything,” Hayek said. “I guess you could say they eat first and ask questions later.

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Twitter puts verified accounts on Lockdown after a massive hack

By Desert Star Staff Twitter has frozen its verified user accounts following what may be the most significant security breach in the company’s history, seeing a wave of highprofile figures swept up in an apparent bitcoin scam.

While the platform acknowledged the series of hacks on Wednesday afternoon, saying it was investigating the incident, another missive posted by the company soon after informed users they may be unable to Tweet or reset their passwords

as it tried to address the issue.

“You may be unable to Tweet or reset your password while we review and address this incident.

— Twitter Support” Some accounts, including RT’s own verified handle, have received error messages when attempting to post, with the platform warning it had detected “automated” or “malicious” activity.

Wednesday’s hacks swept up a spate of famous public figures, including billionaires, celebrities, and politicians.

The accounts of Elon

some of its employees to get access to “internal systems and tools,” which they then apparently used to hack into high-profile accounts, such as Joe Biden’s.

“We detected what we believe to be a coordinated social engineering attack by people who successfully targeted some of our employees with access to internal systems and tools.

— Twitter Support” Noting that it is still investigating the circumstances behind the hack, Twitter said that it has taken “significant steps to limit access to internal systems and tools,” which were compromised by the attackers.

Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, The company has gone to great lengths to stop the attack, among others, were hijacked imposing a mass lockdown not in what appears to be a coordinated cyber-attack, each only on the affected accounts but on the majority of blue sending out tweets looking to checks as a precaution as well. scam users out of their bitcoin The tactics, although and racking up more than useful, caused significant $118,000 in the process. disruption on the platform, Twitter has yet to confirm as many A-listers and media precisely who would be organizations had to stay mute affected in the mass account or resort to back-up options freeze or how far it would for several hours. Twitter reach, though it appears only admitted that the strategy verified ‘blue check’ accounts might have caused some have been disabled so far.

Twitter has said that alleged inconvenience, but said bold action was needed to mitigate bitcoin scammers targeted

Fire Safety for Furry Family Members

By Desert Star Staff If you have a fire escape plan in place for your home, you’re steps ahead of many Americans. According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 30% of American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. It’s important for families to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared in the event of a fire.

If an emergency occurs, every member of the household should be accounted for, including pets.

Every year, 500,000 pets suffer from smoke inhalation and 40,000 die due to home fires, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. With 90% of pet owners stating they consider their animals members of the family, according to UBS, it is important to be prepared to rescue four-legged friends when disaster strikes.

“Pets are part of our

families, so it’s important to recognize they’re vulnerable to the same fire risks as people,” said Sharon Cooksey, Kidde’s fire safety expert. “There are simple ways to keep pets safe at home. Most importantly, recognize every second counts in case of fire, so pet owners should install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well as fire extinguishers.

Make sure alarms are replaced every 10 years and fire extinguishers every 12 years.”

Protect your pet – and your human family – with these tips.

Minimize smoke alarm reactions. Dogs may become unsettled or anxious when a smoke alarm sounds, running and hiding rather than heading toward the door. Particularly if your pet shows signs of agitation when you test the alarm, enlist assistance from professional trainers to help your canine friend learn how to properly respond. Some websites offer online tips, too.

on your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they’re current. If they’re older than 10 years of age, it’s Use window cling time to replace them. Some alerts. In an emergency, first options, like Kidde’s Wireresponders need to be able Free Interconnected Alarms, to quickly assess the number feature built-in 10-year sealed of pets in a home. Consider batteries and offer simple setup attaching a non-adhesive decal without the hassle of hardwiring to a window near your front or a Wi-Fi connection. door to let rescuers know how Plan ahead for many animals are inside. emergency care. If the Account for pets in unthinkable happens, make evacuation plans. Pets should sure your pets will be cared always be included in a family’s for. Save contact information evacuation plan. Always involve your pets and stay aware of their typical hiding spots or safe places where they often nap, in case you must evacuate quickly. Be sure to practice your evacuation plan periodically.

Also assign a family member to be responsible for each pet’s escape. Keep an emergency kit with food, medication, a leash and collars near the exit.

Keep alarms current.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced after 10 years. In addition to testing alarms once each week, check the manufacture date

the impact of the breach.

“This was disruptive, but it was an important step to reduce risk. Most functionality has been restored, but we may take further actions and will update you if we do,” a company spokesperson said.

As a result of the attack, scores of high-profile accounts – including those of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, former US President Barack Obama, Tesla, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and potential presidential hopeful Kanye West – tweeted messages asking followers to send them a certain amount in bitcoin, vowing to send back twice as much on the pretext of “giving back to the community.”

“The great thing about Bitcoin scams is you can check how effective they are. Today, scammers earned $118,000 in a few hours by hacking high-profile twitter accounts.

— Matthew Conlen” Twitter said it is still looking into what “other malicious activity” the hackers may have carried out, including gaining access to other information apart from the accounts’ personal data.

for your veterinarian in a place where you and other family members can easily access it, such as your phone contacts list or a cloud-based shared file. Research local boarding options, hotels that allow pets and friends or family members who might take in your pet temporarily. Also be sure your pet’s microchip information is current in case you become separated in an emergency.

For more pet fire safety tips, visit Kidde.com/ petsafety. Family Features

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Rule Elimination Seen as Setback in Regulating Payday Lenders

Prior to payday lending reforms in Ohio, Pew Research found that Ohioans typically paid nearly $700 in interest and fees for short-term loans. (Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff CLEVELAND -- There are renewed concerns that payday lenders will keep customers trapped in a cycle of debt following the

roll back of a federal rule.

The research group Policy Matters Ohio says even with tougher laws in states such as Ohio, families still can still be exploited by the industry.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has eliminated a pending rule requiring lenders to verify that borrowers would have no difficulty paying back

high-interest loans.

The rule surfaced during the Obama administration, but was formally scrapped last week under President Donald Trump.

Kalitha Williams, project director at Policy Matters Ohio, says widely known research on the harmful effect of these loans still holds true.

“The research has shown that the interest rates for payday lending are so high that most people cannot reasonably pay them back,” she states.

Williams says borrowers often resort to taking out more expensive loans to pay off the original debt.

Ohio, once known for having widespread and permissive payday lending, recently enacted reforms.

However, Williams and other researchers say businesses still are finding ways to charge high rates and fees.

The industry says implementing the federal rule would have restricted access

to credit for consumers.

Williams says getting rid of the rule comes at the worst possible time, with many families struggling financially during the COVID-19 crisis.

She says that’s especially the case with extra federal unemployment benefits due to expire at the end of July.

“If people had to turn to this type of lending, there would have been regulations in place so they wouldn’t be completely exploited,” she stresses.

And Williams says with longstanding racial gaps receiving more focus in recent weeks, there is additional concern that communities of color will continue to be targeted by these lenders.

Those advocating for more protections say there should be a national lending cap of 36%, so that borrowers no longer have to grapple with triple-digit interest rates in various parts of the U.S.

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Report Examines Who’s Using Calif. Aid-In-Dying Law

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. More patients with terminal illnesses in California are making their decisions to end their suffering using the state’s aid-in-dying law.

The number last year was 405, compared to 337 people the year before, according to a new reportfrom the California Department of Public Health.

Samantha Trad, California state director of the nonprofit Compassion & Choices says the law is working as intended.

But she believes it would be even more effective if California doctors were allowed to make exceptions to the waiting period, like they can in Oregon.

“The main doctor who ends up writing the prescription can actually waive the mandatory minimum 15 day waiting period in Oregon,” says Trad, “if the patient is unlikely to survive the waiting process.”

A study done by Kaiser Permanente of Southern

California showed that one third of patients who request the medication die before completing the lengthy application process.

The new report from the state also found big disparities in who actually uses the law.

The patients are 87% white.

Just over 1% are Black. Four percent are Hispanic. And 6.4% percent are Asian American.

Patricia González-Portillo, national Latino communications and constituency director with Compassion & Choices, says the low number of Latino patients may be the result of this group, in particular, ending up in religious hospitals that don’t allow their doctors to participate in medical aid-in-dying.

“There are some Latinos that don’t want to suffer at the end of life,” says GonzálezPortillo. “They want that option to be able to take a medication, surrounded by their loved

In June 2019, terminally ill California resident Chris Davis requested aid-in-dying medications but passed away before getting them due to the mandatory 15-day waiting period.(Amanda Villegas) ones, and die peacefully. Not be forced to suffer at the end of life. We want those options.”

She says Compassion & Choices is currently running a series of public service announcements on TV and

social media across the state, to raise awareness in communities of color of the option of medical aidin-dying. These are also posted on the organization’s YouTube channel.

Disclosure: Compassion & Choices contributes to our fund for reporting on Civic Engagement, Health Issues, Senior Issues, Social Justice.

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Crime Rates are Down in Desert Hot Springs Despite String of Shootings NBC PS Olivia Sandusky Over the last week, Desert Hot Springs police responded to multiple calls of shots fired.

One on Calle Las Tiendas on July 8th, another on 6th Street on Sunday, and an overnight shooting Wednesday morning that sent two men to the hospital.

Members of the community say this pattern isn’t uncommon.

“You know typically when you hear of a string of shootings,

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the first thing you think of is oh no, not again. We seem to have a string of shootings every three to four years,” said Kephyan Sheppard, a pastor at Word of Life Fellowship Center in Desert Hot Springs.

But according to police data, crime numbers in Desert Hot Springs are substantially lower than 2019; however, the city did see a sharp increase in May. Chief Henson says domestic

violence crimes have also been on the rise during the pandemic.

“I understand it’s a financial hardship, and with financial hardship comes tension at the home, depression, stress which has led to an increase in domestic violence. If you’re in that situation, I recommend you leave your home and go for a walk,” said Chief Henson.

A report by the department also shows the city had a 15 percent reduction of violent July 17, 2020

and property crimes from 2018, making it the third consecutive year the area has trended downward.

“We have doubled the police force that we’ve had out on patrol on a daily basis, as well as a full detective division,” said Chief Henson.

Despite recent events, residents like Pastor Sheppard feel it’s time for the area’s reputation to change.

“I think it’s unfair, and I think

it’s unfortunate. Being a life long valley resident, I can tell you we all know these things happen in every city, but for whatever reason, whenever it happens in DHS, it’s like oh my goodness it’s happening in DHS again. A lot of it is warranted because of the past, but these last five years have been phenomenal,” said Sheppard.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. On July 28th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish July 17, 2020 DSW20-5133

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice Pursuant to California Commercial Code §§ 61016111) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name and business address of the seller is: SAS Shoes, Inc., 72-270 HWY 111 STE B-9, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Doing business as: SAS ; SAS Shoes All other business names and addresses used by the seller within the past three years, as stated by the seller are: None. The name and business address of the buyer is: San Antonio Shoe, Inc. 1717 SAS Drive, San Antonio, TX 78224.

The assets being sold are generally described as: Substantially all of the inventory of merchandise (shoes and other apparel), certain furnishings, fixtures and equipment, and all of the seller’s rights to its customers and accounts and the goodwill of its business and are located at 72-270 HWY 111 STE B-9, Palm Desert, CA 92260 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the seller’s location: 72-270 HWY 111 STE B-9, Palm Desert, CA 92260 and the anticipated sale date is August 1, 2020. The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 The name of the business address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Ms. Jamie Rabbito, Head of Retail, San Antonio Shoe, Inc., 1717 SAS Drive, San Antonio, TX 78224 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be July 31, 2020, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: July 16, 2020. By: /s/Raul Garza, Counsel. July 17, NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions 2020 DSW20-1111 of the California Commercial Code Section 7209 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for which Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Lien as Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing described and due notice having been given to to consider the following four Ordinances: AN OR- parties known to claim an interest therein and the DINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY time specified in such notice for payment of such OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION having expired, notice is hereby given that these 17.04.050 “DEFINITIONS” OF THE DESERT HOT goods will be sold at public auction at 17300 Corkill SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CER- Rd., Sp 19 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on TAIN HOUSING DEFINITIONS, AND AMENDING August 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar amount TABLE 17.08.01 TO AMEND CERTAIN HOUSING of the lien is $3,225.00. Tradename: FLEETWOOD ARRANGEMENT USES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD Decal # LAF6537 SeCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT rial Number: S11001 HUD Label / Insignia 55764 SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17, Situs Address: 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 19 Desert SECTION 17.08.170 RELATED TO “ACCESSORY Hot Springs, CA 92241 Registered Owner(s): MarDWELLING UNIT” TO HARMONIZE WITH STATE garet L. Briley 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 19 Desert Hot LAW. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Springs, CA 92241 7/17, 7/24/20 CNS-3379502# OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5125 CALIFORNIA AMENDING DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS: 17.04.050 “DEFINI- of the California Commercial Code Section 7209 TIONS” 17.76.070 “CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs EXPIRATION” 17.76.090 “TIME EXTENSION” for which Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17.92.070 Lien as Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter “DEVELOPMENT PERMIT EXPIRATION” 17.92.100 described and due notice having been given to par“TIME EXTENSION” FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ties known to claim an interest therein and the time 17.74.070 “ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE specified in such notice for payment of such having PERMIT APPROVAL EXPIRATION” AND ADDING expired, notice is hereby given that these goods will SECTION 17.74.075 “TIME EXTENSION” FOR be sold at public auction at 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AN 16 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on August 19, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar amount of the lien is OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ADDING $3,225.00. Tradename: ANGELUS Manufacturer: SECTION 17.64.040 “CASE ABANDONMENT” ANGELUS TRLR MFG CO Decal # AAM1502 Serial FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ABANDONED CASES/ Number: 9441 HUD Label / Insignia 121382 Situs PERMITS The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Address: 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 16 Desert Hot Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, July 28, Springs, CA 92241 Registered Owner(s): Victor 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the Espinoza/Maria Espinoza 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 16 matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 7/17, 7/24/20 CNSand Public Participation at Meetings. Pursuant to 3379500# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5124 California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular of the California Commercial Code Section 7209 meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and 7210, there being due unpaid storage costs and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. for which Casa Del Sol MHC LLC is entitled to a Access to the zoom meeting will be available with Lien as Warehousemen on the goods hereinafter the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive described and due notice having been given to Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the parties known to claim an interest therein and the public by limiting human contact that could spread time specified in such notice for payment of such the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council having expired, notice is hereby given that these Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The goods will be sold at public auction at 17300 City Council and Staff will be participating remotely Corkill Rd., Sp 167 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 and will not be physically present in the Council on August 13, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The dollar Chamber. All information regarding the proposed amount of the lien is $3,225.00. Tradename: BUDY project is available for public review by appointment Manufacturer: UNKNOWN Decal # AAC7797 Serial at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Number: 0471S4457 HUD Label / Insignia 1644 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours Situs Address: 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 167 Desert (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Hot Springs, CA 92241 Registered Owner(s): Ruth INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide A. Vaillette 17300 Corkill Rd., Sp 167 Desert Hot written comments may be sent to the City prior to Springs, CA 92241 7/17, 7/24/20 CNS-3379003# the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5123 delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIrdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUI- NESS AS: SANTE BOTANICA; FINDTHEFREERIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Com- AGENTS, 1236 KENDRICK CT, CORONA, CA munity Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 92881. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: or via email to rdeming@cityofdhs.org Americans NATHANIEL JEROME LEE MARTIN, 1236 KENDwith Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the RICK CT, CORONA, CA 92881/CALIFORNIA. BusiAmericans with Disabilities Act, if you need special ness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has assistance to participate in this meeting, please yet to transact business under the fictitious business contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or name(s) listed above. I declare that all the informavia email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regisleast 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will trant, who declares as true, information which he or enable the City to make reasonable accommoda- she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed tions to ensure accessibility. Publish July 17, 2020 NATHANIEL JEROME LEE MARTIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County DSW20-5134 on 06/18/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Com- Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006210. NOTICE — mission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Development Permit No. 20-9 and Conditional Use EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS Permit No. 20-12. The Public Hearing will be held FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. as follows: DATE: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 TIME: A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOCASE(S): Development Permit No. 20-9 and Condi- RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS tional Use Permit No. 20-12 LOCATION: The project BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS is located at the north side of 19th Avenue east of OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR Calle De Los Romos in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zone. COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., APN 666-360-015 BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5131

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Katherine Dickerson on behalf of Coachillin Energy Company PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to develop an Anaerobic Digester facility on a 9.76-acre parcel to process waste and turn into biomethane gas. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: pursuant to Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes & Guidelines, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, city staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SANTE BOTANICA; SANTE BOTANICA; FLOWER MARKET, 19024 RUPPERT STREET, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 14080 PALM DR, D412, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: RUPPERT PARTNERS LLC, 19024 RUPPERT STREET, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/CA. Business is conducted

by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JESSE BURSTEIN, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/14/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202007361. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5128 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JV’S POOL SERVICE, 81564 SAN NIGE AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

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Full name of registrant: JOSE ANTONIO VIGIL MACIAS, 81564 SAN NIGEL AVE, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/11/13.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOSE ANTONIO VIGIL MACIAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006882. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5127 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CH POOLS SERVICE, 68140 SANTELMO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CH POOLS INC., 68140 SANTELMO ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ONOFRE DE ANDA o/b/o CH POOLS INC., PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/22/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006339. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 DSW20-5126 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BROTHERS CREDIT REPAIR, 91925 MONTENEGRO DR, MECCA, CA 92254. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MIGUEL ANGEL MORALES, 91925 MONTENEGRO DR, MECCA, CA 92254. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MIGUEL ANGEL MORALES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/08/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202007086. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 DSW20-5122 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BIO-CLEAN SERVICES, 50701 WASHINGTON STREET APT #814, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County; PO BOX 5404, LA QUINTA, CA 92248. Full name of registrant: SOLAR GUARD LLC, 50701 WASHINGTON ST. APT #814, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/22/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SELENE RANGEL LOPEZ, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/30/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006740. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE

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YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 DSW20-5121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: L.G.M. PERIAL CARE & SERVICES, 67715 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LILIANA-GARCIA MAYTORENA, 67715 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted

by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed LILIANA- -GARCIA MAYTORENA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/07/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202007024. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 DSW20-5120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CITY CENTER MOTEL, 83597 INDIO BLVD, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 106 TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: BHASKER BHUPENDRA BHAKTA, 106 TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211; BHAVNA BHASKER BHAKTA, 106 TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted

by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed BHASKER BHUPENDRA BHAKTA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/30/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006767. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 DSW20-5119 Trustee Sale No. 1009114 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No. Title Order No. You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 11/04/2014. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 08/13/2020 at 09:30AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on November 24, 2014 as Document Number 2014-0449055 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: Maco Engineering, Inc., as Trustor, Jesse L. Cross, Trustee of the Jesse L. Cross Living Trust dated June 26, 2001, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

At: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street

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address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 72473 Vista Chino, Thousand Palms, CA 92276.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $90,689.22 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www. firstam.com/title/commercial/foreclosure/ Date: 7/13/20 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 /s/David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee Exhibit “A” In The Unincorporated Territory Of The County Of Riverside, State Of California, That Portion Of The North Half Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Northwest Quarter Of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Base And Meridian, According To The Official Plat Thereof, More Particularly Described As Follows: Commencing At The North Quarter Corner Of Said Section 7, Also Being A Point On The Centerline Of Vista Chino As Shown On Record Of Survey On File In Book 115 At Page 58 Of Records Of Survey, In The Office Of The Riverside County Recorder; Thence North 89 Degrees 52 Minutes 24 Seconds West Along The Northerly Line Of Said Section 7 And Said Centerline Of Vista Chino, A Distance Of 393.82 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence South 00 Degrees 05 Minutes 22 Seconds East And Parallel With The Westerly Line Of Said North Half Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Northwest Quarter Of Section 7, A Distance Of 330.03 Feet To The Southerly Line Of Said North Half; Thence North 89 Degrees 52 Minutes 45 Seconds West Along Said Southerly Line, A Distance Of 263.96 Feet To Said Westerly Line Of The North Half; Thence North 00 Degrees 05 Minutes 22 Seconds West Along Said Westerly Line, A Distance Of 330.06 Feet To Said Northerly Line Of Section 7 And Said Centerline Of Vista Chino; Thence South 89 Degrees 52 Minutes 24 Seconds East Along Said Northerly Line And Said Centerline, A Distance Of 263.96 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning. Subject To Existing Easements, Covenants, Rights And Rights-Of-Way Of Record. Except Therefrom All Oil, Gas, Minerals And Other Hydrocarbon Substances, Lying Below A Depth Of 500 Feet, Without The Right Of Surface Entry. Apn: 648-110-017 Publish: 7/17, 7/24, 7/31.

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Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice

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FAMILY FEATURES

ooking with your kids is a fun way to bond while teaching basic culinary skills. It provides practical lessons like counting ingredients and dividing portions.

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Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ponzu Rice: 1 cup jasmine rice 1/2 cup Mizkan Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Soy Sauce 1 1/2 cups water Stir Fry: 2 tablespoons Mizkan Organic Rice Vinegar 1/4 cup Mizkan Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Soy Sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons oil 1 pound (about 21-25) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup red onion, large chopped

Simple Teriyaki Bowl

2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup sugar-snap peas

1 cup broccoli florets 2 scallions, sliced 2 teaspoons sesame seeds To make ponzu rice: In small saucepan, combine jasmine rice, ponzu and water; cook according to rice directions.

To make stir fry: In bowl, whisk rice vinegar, seasoned soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, vegetable stock and cornstarch to combine. Set aside.

In large saute pan over high heat, heat oil; add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes until pink.

Add red onion and cook 1 minute. Add garlic, red bell peppers, carrots, snap peas and broccoli; cook 3 minutes until tender.

Add reserved sauce and cook 2 minutes until thickened.

Divide rice among six bowls and top with shrimp stir fry. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds; serve.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 2 1 large boneless chicken thigh 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons Mizkan Mirin 3 tablespoons Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar 1/2 scallion 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 servings hot, cooked rice 1 teaspoon dried seaweed sheet (nori), sliced (optional)

Slice chicken thigh meat into bite-size pieces. In bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin and rice vinegar; marinate chicken pieces in seasoning mix 10 minutes.

Cut scallion into 2-inch pieces. In frying pan, saute until soft, about 1 minute. Set aside.

In frying pan, heat oil and cook chicken until browned.

When meat is browned, pour marinade over chicken and continue cooking on low heat until sauce thickens.

Place hot, cooked rice in individual bowls. Spread sliced dried seaweed pieces over rice, if desired, and top with chicken and scallions to serve.

Miso-Glazed Salmon Bento

Miso-Glazed Salmon Bento

Prep time: 20 minutes, plus marinating Cook time: 6 minutes Servings: 2 1/4 cup miso paste 2 tablespoons Mizkan Mirin Sweet Cooking Seasoning 1 tablespoon sake

2 skinless center-cut salmon fillets (6 ounces each) 1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumbers 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons Mizkan Seasoned Rice Vinegar 2 cups cooked short-grain sushi rice, cooled 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 6 cherry tomatoes 2 lemon wedges

In medium bowl, whisk miso paste, mirin and sake. Add salmon, turning to coat

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evenly. Marinate 10-30 minutes. Discard remaining marinade.

Heat large nonstick pan on medium-high heat. Cook fish 2-3 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 145 F. Cut each fillet into four small pieces.

In strainer or colander, toss cucumbers with salt; let stand 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid; toss with rice vinegar.

Pack each bento box evenly with rice, pickled cucumbers and salmon. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Garnish with tomatoes and lemons.

Substitutions: If ingredients are unavailable or difficult to find: Use 1/4 cup soy sauce to glaze salmon in place of miso paste; use low-carb rice such as cauliflower or broccoli rice in place of sushi rice.

Tip: To prevent sogginess, separate wet components like cucumber pickles by using aluminum foil or silicone muffin liners inside bento box.

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