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Suni Lee Wins Gold

Suni Lee shines in Simone Biles’ absence to win the all-around gold Suni Lee of the US has claimed gold in the women’s individual all-around gymnastics competition, succeeding compatriot

Simone Biles after the 24-year-old declined to defend her title while citing mental health concerns.

A 2019 team world

champion, Lee achieved her feat with a score of 57.433.

This saw off Rebeca Andrade, who clinched silver with 57.298 and

became Brazil’s firstever Olympic medalist in women’s gymnastics.

In third and collecting the bronze was the ROC’s Angelina Melnikova, while countrywoman Vladislava

Urazova finished fourth with the pair putting in scores of 57.199 and 56.966, respectively.

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CDC Recommends Masks Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status

NBC PC City News After weeks of insisting fully vaccinated people could shed face coverings in most situations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course Tuesday. Instead, they recommended maskwearing indoors for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in areas experiencing “high” or “substantial” COVID-19 transmission.

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties are all currently listed by the CDC as having “high” transmission rates.

Los Angeles County implemented a mask-wearing mandate in indoor public settings for everyone earlier

this month, citing spiking cases attributed to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19. It was not immediately clear if other local counties will impose similar mandates now that the CDC is recommending indoor mask-wearing for all.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the change Tuesday, saying the Delta variant “behaves uniquely different from past strains of the virus that cause COVID-19.”

She called the rapid spread of the COVID variant “worrisome” and said its behavior “warrants an update to our recommendations.”

Mask-wearing has remained a requirement

indoors across California for unvaccinated people.

However, enforcement

of the requirement was based mainly on the honor system, making it uncertain

if unvaccinated residents were abiding by the rule Source: NBC Palm Springs

Helping Service Members and Spouses Land Post-Military Careers

By Desert Star Staff Navigating the job market is tricky for any job seeker.

Finding one’s professional footing for transitioning U.S. service members and military spouses can be even more challenging.

From frequent relocations and childcare considerations to bias on potential employers, transitioning service members and military spouses face many hurdles that can adversely impact their civilian careers.

According to U.S. Government sources, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, estimated 200,000-plus service members transition from the military to civilian life each year. Currently, 650,000-plus military spouses are in a state of change.

To improve their career prospects, advocates stress the importance of mentorship.

“Military life teaches discipline, strong work ethic, teamwork, communication skills and adaptability – all of which are highly valued by

employers,” says Christopher Plamp, senior vice president of operations, programs and entertainment at the United Service Organizations (USO).

“This employment shortfall is not a reflection of a lack of talent, skill or drive. Instead, it’s largely a matter of connecting the military community with civilian job opportunities.”

As part of its mission to strengthen America’s military service members, the nonprofit USO recently partnered with Veterati, a digital mentorship platform for the military community, to launch the USO Mentorship offering. In a rapidly changing world where 80% of new jobs come from a personal connection, this resource is networking transitioning service members and military spouses with volunteer mentors in their industry of interest.

These mentors are successful professionals who provide critical career guidance on interviewing skills, career paths, personal branding and building a professional network.

Within its Pathfinder Transition Program, the USO also supports professional development in the military community, in addition to this mentorship offering. USO Transition Specialists help create individualized plans focusing on employment, education, financial readiness,

and increased access to relevant veterans’ benefits in their communities. The USO also hosts career-focused webinars and live workshops on mastering LinkedIn, building a federal resume and pursuing higher education.

To learn more about military spouses, the military-

civilian transition or how to volunteer as a Veterati mentor, visit uso.org/mentorship.

The military community faces numerous obstacles in fulfilling their career goals in the civilian workforce. However, new mentorship resources can help close the employment opportunity gap. StatePoint

5 Prep Steps to Protect and Power Your Business

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By Desert Star Staff An unexpected event such as a seasonal storm can wreak havoc on your business.

While you may not be able to manage Mother Nature, you can take steps to protect your business against the impact of a natural disaster.

In honor of National Preparedness Month, consider these tips to help prepare your business in the event a disaster or emergency comes your way.

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Make a Plan: If you haven’t mapped out how your business operations would change in the aftermath of a natural disaster, this should be your first priority.

Consider scenarios in which the physical location of your business is inaccessible, a significant portion of your staff is unable to come to work or any other situation that could result in the inability to continue business as usual.

Your plan should address

of the storm, outages can be lengthy. Adequate power is essential for keeping your business moving and ensuring operations don’t come to a halt during a time of need.

Establishing a partnership with a power expert like your local Interstate All Battery Center can help with your everyday power needs while also guaranteeing you’re prepared for unexpected events. A professional partner’s expert counsel can guide you toward the right power source for your system in addition to helping prevent the logistical impact of battery failures, unplanned downtime or subpar performance.

Keep Insurance Up to Date: As a business owner, you shoulder a great deal minor impacts up to a worstof responsibility, not only for case scenario and outline your business and its assets how you’ll adjust accordingly, but also for the people you including which staff members employ. Maintaining a current will be responsible for and adequate insurance leading each change. Define policy is an essential business contingency resources and practice. If you don’t make operating standards so you it a habit to review the terms can quickly shift gears as soon of your policy each renewal as you can safely do so. period, take time to do so Ensure a Reliable Power right away. If you find any Source: Power is often one areas of potential exposure, of the first resources affected contact your insurance by weather-related disasters, agent to discuss how you and depending on the severity can better protect your

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employees, your business and, ultimately, yourself.

Consider How Assets are Stored: Whether your business produces tangible goods or you deal in data, your assets may become inaccessible in the event of a natural disaster.

Regular backups, digital file management and remote access can protect vital business information. Be conscious of storage needs you may take for granted with your current business setup. Your backup storage plan should include vendors located well outside your region who you’ve vetted and know you can trust.

Anticipate Communication Needs: In the hours, days and weeks following a natural disaster, you can expect an elevated need for information by everyone who is involved with your business, from your senior leadership team and other employees to customers and vendors. Think about how you typically communicate with each of these audiences and what changes may be necessary if your normal operations are disrupted.

Decide ahead of time who will be responsible for leading communication updates and discuss your expectations about transparency and timeliness to ensure your business circle stays apprised of developments.

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Is Your Teen Ready to Try Contacts? What to Know

By Desert Star Staff Did you know that nearly four out of five teens prefer contact lenses over glasses?

With a new school year comes new routines and new responsibilities, making this an excellent time to make the switch. Here’s what to know about glasses, contacts and your teen’s eyes: • Get checked: Teens should have their vision checked before the school year begins, whether they currently wear glasses or contacts or not. Correcting vision problems is a must for setting your child up for success at school, but glasses might not be your child’s first choice.

• Consider glasses grief:

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Many schools are continuing to enforce mask mandates or are recommending them.

As a result, if your teen is masking up at school, they will likely experience foggy glasses. Plus, with homecoming right around the corner, your child might want the option of contact lenses for their next big photo op.

• Convenience: Daily disposable contact lenses can be a good choice for young people. Because your teen will have a new pair of contact lenses each day, they won’t have to worry about cleaning and storing them.

• Know that moisture matters: Between texting with friends, scrolling through social media, binge-watching shows, gaming and schoolwork, teens are online more than ever. All this increased digital device usage can reduce the blink rate that can lead to lens dryness. Even with a return to in-person learning this year, you can expect teens to be doing a lot of work on electronic devices.

Technology usage for students has increased more than 60% over the past year. With this in mind, it’s a good idea

to opt for daily disposables that maintain moisture.

• Comfort is king: A contact lens that can provide your teen with all-day comfort can help them keep up with a busy day of school, homework, and after-school activities.

• Next steps: Ask your doctor if your teen is a good candidate for contact lenses, and take time to consider whether they are responsible in other areas of their life.

If your teen is ready for contact lenses, select an option that’s great for firsttime wearers, such as Biotrue ONEday daily disposables.

Easy to insert and remove and comfortable for all-day wear, these lenses were created by the eye care experts at Bausch + Lomb and are designed to maintain their moisture for up to 16 hours, based on a laboratory study, and provide clear, comfortable vision throughout the day. Offering the first and only contact lens recycling program in the United States, they’re also a good choice for eco-conscious teens and families. To participate, just have your teen save their used lenses and blister packs and take them to

By Desert Star Staff An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale has struck just south of the Alaskan Peninsula. As a result, the authorities issued warnings and advisory notices about a possible tsunami.

At 10:15 pm local time on Wednesday evening (06:15 GMT Thursday), an earthquake rocked the Alaskan Peninsula. The US Geological Survey said the quake, measuring 8.2 in magnitude, had occurred at a depth of 29 miles (46.7km). The epicenter was 56 miles (91km) southeast of Perryville, a small settlement on the Peninsula.

The US National Tsunami Warning Center issued the most severe warning on its scale for part of the Peninsula. The warning was later removed, but an advisory noticed remained.

A “watch” level status was

also removed for Hawaii.

In unverified footage posted on social media, the tsunami sirens can be heard across the bay. The roads appear full as people flee low ground to areas of safety.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also warned of a possible tsunami threat to the US territory of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The organization shared an image on Twitter showing the tsunami travel time indicated by contours on a map. The US National Weather Service Guam has downgraded the possible threat, noting, “At this time, there is no tsunami threat out for Guam & the CNMI (Northern Mariana Islands).”

The quake is the largest to hit the US since 1965 and the sixth-largest in the continent’s history. All the US’s most severe earthquakes have occurred in the state of Alaska.

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were watching back in her hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the 18-yearold was left tearful and speechless by her feat.

Her journey to achieving it has been challenging, though.

Days before the 2019

Alaskan Peninsula rocked by 8.2-magnitude earthquake

Suni Lee Wins Gold

American woman from Team USA has claimed every Olympic all-around event in this discipline since Athens 2004.

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a ONE by ONE participating eye doctor to be recycled.

To learn more, visit https:// www.biotrueonedaylenses. com/getting-started.

Contact contacts are a natural choice; whether they’re

gaming with friends or scoring goals, daily disposables can keep up with your teen’s lifestyle. So this back-toschool season, consider making the switch. StatePoint

national championships, where she finished second behind Biles, her father John was left partially paralyzed after falling from a ladder when cutting down a tree.

He remains wheelchairbound, but Lee will have

made him proud by winning the team gold medal at the World Championships in Stuttgart, the silver in the same discipline earlier this week in Tokyo, and now the highest individual accolade.

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3 Tips to Score a Gold Medal in Financial Fitness

By Desert Star Staff When it comes to financial fitness, careful training and preparation may not get your face on a cereal box, but it could score you a gold medal in savings.

Over the past year, the pandemic has changed the game, with many Americans looking to shape up their savings. Yet, according to a March 2021 Consumer Sentiment Study by Lincoln Financial Group and CivicScience, one in four employed adults feel they are lagging in saving for retirement, and fewer than one in 10 would award themselves a gold medal across five categories of financial fitness: managing debt, sticking to a budget, saving for retirement, choosing benefits at work and being financially prepared for an emergency.

“Having the right benefits in place to protect you today, while planning for your tomorrow, has become more important than ever, and it all starts with having a complete picture of your financial wellness,” said Jamie Ohl, executive vice president, president,

Workplace Solutions, head of Operations and Brand, Lincoln Financial Group. “It’s a journey, much like fitness, and you can’t start without taking the first step toward the financial future you envision.”

Lincoln Financial offers three steps to shape up your savings and score the financial future you desire: 1: Have the right equipment: Get an accurate financial snapshot of where you are now. An excellent place to start is with financial wellness tools, which many employers offer their employees. With these tools, you can create a personalized action plan and improve your financial well-being, whether that’s a plan to pay down debt or create an emergency savings fund. You can also take advantage of retirement income estimators to get a realistic view of your income sources in retirement. And for those struggling with competing financial priorities, including debt, Lincoln’s debt calculator can help.

2: Set a goal: Just like athletes aspire to be at the top of their sport, you can set a specific goal to work toward

while celebrating the small victories along the way. A good rule of thumb is to save at least 10% to 15% of your pay. If that feels out of reach, start where you can and try increasing contributions a little each year to see significant changes in total savings over time. Then, in the years leading up to retirement, you have the option to make catch-up contributions if you are behind where you want your savings to be.

3: Meet with a financial “coach” to determine a game plan: Improving your financial fitness is a team sport.

Your financial professional, employer, retirement plan provider — they’re all there to help. A financial professional can help you take a holistic view of your finances, from accumulation to protection to distribution, helping ensure all considerations are taken into account and planned accordingly. If your employer

Cleveland Indians’ Name Change Unsettled

By Desert Star Staff Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan said the team received “final clearance” for the club’s new name.

But, unfortunately, that may not be the case.

The team announced Friday that it would rebrand as the Cleveland Guardians following the 2021 season.

The rebrand, however, could become complicated if a men’s roller derby team with the same name seeks an injunction or a separate trademark dispute isn’t settled.

Both could be resolved, but Sneaker Law Firm founder Zakari A. Kurtz told FOS it could cost Dolan a chunk of change. Rebranding the $1.16 billion team will alone likely run at least $10 million, Kurtz said.

Kurtz said the roller derby team — which has used the name for a decade with a logo resembling the one Cleveland unveiled last week — could be the biggest impediment to the name change.

• The team has also owned a Cleveland Guardians website domain name since

offers retirement consultants, schedule a meeting to help you understand the complete picture of your savings and where to focus your efforts.

Just like it can be hard to find time for workouts, the same goes for exercising financial fitness, and your competing priorities can impact savings. The good news? There’s always time to formulate an economic game plan and score a spot on the savings podium. StatePoint at least 2014. A representative for the roller derby team declined to comment to FOS. • “If they don’t settle with the Indians and the team chooses to use the name, the roller derby team could sue to stop them,” Kurtz said.

The Indians also filed a trademark for Cleveland Guardians on Friday, an application that wasn’t disclosed in the trademark system until Wednesday. A Delaware-based firm filed for trademark protection for the Cleveland Guardians in 2020, one that was opposed by the Indians’ legal team.

An Indians spokesperson declined to comment.

Former Shadow Hills Basketball Coach Charged With Raping Teen

NBC PS City News A former Shadow Hills High School boys’ basketball coach is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 12 on charges he raped a teenage girl he coached.

Ryan Leron Towner, 35, was arrested on June 10, stemming from a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, the alleged conduct occurred between May and July 2018.

Towner was charged last week with one felony count each of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old with force and unlawful intercourse with a minor, who was identified in court

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papers only as “Jane Doe.” Towner, who remains out of custody after posting a $55,000 bond, is scheduled to be arraigned at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.

Investigator Joshua Reinbolz said authorities began investigating Towner in April regarding conduct that allegedly occurred between August 2017 and July 2018.

Towner coached the girl on a travel basketball team, according to Reinbolz, who did not go into the circumstances of the alleged crimes.

It was unclear how old the girl was when Towner allegedly raped her.

Sheriff’s officials said back in June that the victim

was 16 years old, though it was unclear whether that was when she was allegedly molested or at the time the investigation began.

Towner coached the Shadow Hills boys’ team from 2018 through most of the 2021 season. The Knights won the Division 3-A championship in 2020.

Towner did not coach the team for its final ten games this season and was fired by the Indio school a few days before his arrest, the Desert Sun reported. However, it was unclear whether his firing stemmed from the allegations.

Towner has a prior felony conviction for credit card fraud.Source: NBC PALM SPRINGS July 30, 2021

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Kids’ Party Ideas for Fans of ‘Cory Carson’

By Desert Star Staff Whether you’re celebrating a birthday party

or just want to host a fun get-together, the animated preschool series “Go! Go!

By Desert Star Staff When Velia Martínez was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2005, she was shocked. The joint pain, fatigue and other symptoms she was experiencing made it difficult for her to get up in the mornings, which was frustrating because she had always been an active person.

According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, 4.4 million Hispanic Americans live with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis. While the prevalence of arthritis among Hispanics is less than non-Hispanic whites, they are more than twice as likely to become disabled from arthritis and experience joint damage. These statistics are a testament to the fact that health disparities in Hispanic communities, including adequate access to healthcare and information, far predate the COVID-19 pandemic.

The good news is that when it comes to arthritis, efforts are being made to close the health gap and amplify the voices of Hispanic Americans.

For example, creaky joints Español and CreakyJoints, the multicultural digital arthritis communities for patients and caregivers worldwide, have created ArthritisPower Español, a free patient-centered research registry available entirely in Spanish people living with joint, bone and inflammatory skin conditions, like arthritis.

ArthritisPower Español invites Spanish speakers, many of whom self-identify as Hispanic, to participate in their disease management

proactively and better understand life with arthritis.

Available as a free mobile and desktop application, ArthritisPower first launched in English in 2015 and now includes more than 30,000 people who track their symptoms and treatment experiences using the same measures used in their health care provider’s office. Patients can track pain, fatigue, physical function, and more and share such data directly with their doctor during appointments. They can also participate in voluntary research studies. Overall, Hispanics are underrepresented in medical research. Therefore, their collective data will be a powerful tool in informing researchers and health providers about the needs of Hispanic Americans living with arthritis.

“It’s incredibly exciting to offer the Spanish-speaking community an easy-to-use tool to monitor the aspects of their disease most important to them,” says Daniel Hernandez, MD, director of Medical Affairs and Hispanic Outreach, CreakyJoints and CreakyJoints Español. “We know that patients who are educated about their disease and actively participate in shared decision making with their providers have improved health outcomes.”

After spending six years using a cane, Martínez now walks without one and exercises every afternoon in the pool, thanks to her proactive and continuous efforts working with her doctor to find the best

Cory Carson” makes an excellent theme for little ones.

Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards this year – Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated Program and Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program – the show is a hit with kids, critics and parents alike.

“My sons love watching the show and watching Cory Carson navigate the ups and downs of childhood on the winding roads of Bumperton Hills,” says Alison McKown, a content creator, professional graphic designer and founder of Just Add Confetti, a blog focused on the creative and attainable party and gift ideas.

To get you started on planning your celebration, McKown is offering her tried-and-true ideas: • Bumperton Backdrop: Create a party backdrop behind the main party table for an eye-catching focal point.

All of your little party guests will be thrilled to see Cory and his pals larger than life on the

backdrop. Get inspired by the whimsical styling of the show and use bright colors and tactile textures. To recreate the hills and winding roads of Bumperton Hills, tape two pieces of white foam board together and cover them with blue sky bulletin board paper. Next, add large hills made out of green poster board. Next, create roads out of construction paper and trees out of felt and pompoms. Last but not least, add printed VTech product graphics of Cory and his pals.

• Fun Food: Creatively themed foods don’t have to be challenging to make, and they add so much fun to any party. Fuel up with fun car-themed foods like Cory Carson cakes with mini cookie tires, fruit kabob traffic lights, spare tire donuts, motor oil chocolate milk, a windshield wiper fluid sports drink and candy traffic lights.

• Colorful Place Settings: Create colorful, vibrant place settings inspired by the show.

Then, layer the place settings

on top of the road and add toys from VTech’s Go! Go! Cory Carson collection.

• Fun and Games: Adding Go! Go! Cory Carson toys to the main food table and the place settings make them perfectly in-reach for play after enjoying the party food and clearing the plates. And with a new line of playsets and character toys available this fall on Amazon.com and other retailers, there are many options for imaginative play with Cory and his friends.

• Delightful Party Favors: Who doesn’t love some cookies for the road? For a sweet and straightforward party favor, print a VTech product graphic of Cory and then slide it into a clear treat bag. Next, add two chocolate cookies to represent the tires.

For additional inspiration and information, visit vtechtoysblog.com.

With some expert party planning tips, you can throw your very own Cory Carson celebration with your children, family and friends! StatePoint

ways of managing her chronic condition. She plans to use ArthritisPower Español as part of her disease management.

“This tool will allow me to stay on top of how my symptoms ebb and flow over time, and then I can share that data with my doctor, helping us both keep my arthritis under control. Using the diseasetracking measures and participating in studies is easy and takes just a few minutes each week,” she says.

To learn more and to join AthritisPower Español for free, visit ArthritisPower.org.es. To learn more about CreakyJoints, visit creakyjoints.org or CJES. org (for Spanish-language).

More than a disease of older adults, arthritis affects over 50 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds.

However, thanks to new tools, a more significant number

of patients will be able to proactively participate in their disease management,

helping address long-term health disparities. Statepoint

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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Tract Map No. 37793 (TM 20-5) and Environmental Application (ENV 20-10). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference & 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 CASE(S): Tentative Tract Map No. 37793 (TM 20-5) and Environmental Application (ENV 20-5) LOCATION: The project is located on the north side Pierson Blvd. approximately ½ -mile west of Little Morongo Road within the R-M (Residential Medium) zoning designation. APN: 664-130-003 APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: C&R Realty PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed a Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of a single parcel into 9 multi-family residential lots and one open area lot. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 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 environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. On August 10th, 2021, 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. The Planning Commission hearing will be conducted in person, but anyone wanting to attend can either attend in person or through Zoom.

The meeting will also be broadcast live on the City’s YouTube Channel. Access to the Zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA 92240, 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: Juan Carrillo Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 250 Email: jcarrillo@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 30, 2021 DSW21-5136 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Community Development Director’s Determination for Development Permit Number 21-11 for the conversion of temporary greenhouses located at 18776 Blue Dream Crossing within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference In Person at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Spring, CA 92240 CASE(S): Appeal of Community Development Director’s Determination of approval with conditions of Development Permit No. 21-11 to Planning Commission LOCATION: Property located at 18776 Blue Dream Crossing, Desert Hot Springs, CA. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Coachillin’ Holdings, LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an Appeal of the Community Development Director’s Determination for Development Permit Number 21-11 for the conversion of temporary greenhouses located at 18776 Blue Dream Crossing within the City of Desert Hot Springs. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: None at this time. On August 10, 2021, the Planning Commission, after the close of the Public Hearing may uphold or overturn the Planning Director’s 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. The Planning Commission hearing will be conducted in person, but anyone wanting to attend can either attend in person or though Zoom. The meeting will also be broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the Zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda.

All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, 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 11999 Palm Drive, 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 30, 2021 DSW21-5135 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit No. 21-6 and Tentative Tract Map No. 38187 (TM 21-1). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference & 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 21-6 (CUP 21-6) and Tentative Tract Map No. 38187 (TM 21-1) LOCATION: The project site is located on the east side of Little Morongo Road north of 13th Avenue/ Hacienda Avenue in the Light Industrial (I-L) zone.

APN: 663-260-002APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Ryan Csaftis on behalf of AMP Industrial Park PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed a Conditional Use Permit and a Tentative Tract Map for Condominium Purposes to amend a previously approved project (CUP 08-18) to revise the overall project site. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties

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that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 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 environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. On August 10th, 2021, 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. The Planning Commission hearing will be conducted in person, but anyone wanting to attend can either attend in person or through Zoom. The meeting will also be broadcast live on the City’s YouTube Channel. Access to the Zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA 92240, 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 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 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 30, 2021 DSW21-5134 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval for Conditional Use Permit 21-8 (CUP 21-8). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 21-8 (CUP 21-8) LOCATION: 19020 N Indian Canyon Drive Unit 3A. APN: 666-370-022.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: William Stanifer, on behalf of Veterans High Risk Security Solutions.

PROPOSAL: The applicant, Veterans High Risk Security Solutions, has requested a Conditional Use Permit to store two vehicles at 19020 N Indian Canyon Drive Unit 3A. Their business is to transport cannabis product. There is never any cannabis product on site. They only keep their vehicles at this location. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq, and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of California Code of Regulations, the project is found to be Categorically Exempt from further environmental review as a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption of Section 15301 of CEQA. On August 10th, 2021, 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 appear and 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 this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues 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.

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ 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 30, 2021 DSW21-5133 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval for a three-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 37331 (TTM 37331).

The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 CASE(S): Time Extension (TE 21-10) for Tentative Tract Map 37331. LOCATION: 65030 Dillon Road. The project site is located on the north side of Dillon Road approximately one-half mile east of Little Morongo Road within the Light Industrial (I-L) zoning district. APN: 665-110-006. APPLICANT/

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REPRESENTATIVE: Gregory Restum, on behalf of New Green Acres, LLC. PROPOSAL: The applicant, New Green Acres, LLC, has requested a three-year (3) extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 37331.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On September 25, 2017, the Planning Commission approved the New Green Acres, LLC, Cultivation facility with Tentative Tract Map (TTM 37331) and in doing so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review.

The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the Three-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the extension of time. On August 10th, 2021, 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 appear and 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 this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues 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. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@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 30, 2021 DSW21-5132 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval for a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit 13-17 (CUP 13-17) and a three-year extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map 37322 (TPM 37322). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 CASE(S): Time Extension (TE 21-8) for Conditional Use Permit No. 13-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37322. LOCATION: The project site is located on the northeast corner of Little Morongo Road and San Gorgonio Lane (unimproved) in the I-L (Light Industrial Zone). APN: 665-030-039 & 040. APPLICANT/ REPRESENTATIVE: David Scheppers, on behalf of Innovative Investment Company, LLC. PROPOSAL: The applicant, Innovative Investment Company, LLC, has requested a one-year (1) extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 13-17 and a three-year (3) extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map 37322. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On September 25, 2017, the Planning Commission approved the Innovative Investment Company, LLC, Cultivation Project (CUP 13-17) with associated Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 37322), and in doing so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for

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the project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year and Three-Year Time Extensions are consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the extension of time. On August 10th, 2021, 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 appear and 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 this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues 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.

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ 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.

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cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept.

16, 2021 at 8:45 AM in Dept. No. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Cyn Way, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The hearing is only by tele-phonic appearance. Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289100160 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: WILLIAM K SWEENEY ESQ SBN 51670 LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM K SWEENEY 32371 ALIPAZ ST STE 29 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 CN979356 HERROD Jul 28, 30, Aug 4, 2021. DSW21-2327 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. CVPS 2102873, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Bianca Rose Williams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: Bianca Rose Williams to Proposed Name: Bianca Rose Anne Dukes. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. To appear by telephone dial (213) 306-3065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter: Meeting Number: 283-831-553 #, Access Code: # (no number after the #). The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 4 & 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: June 22, 2021, Judge of the Superior Court, DSW21-5129 July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2021

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries: Regarding the estate of the late Denise Clarke. (11/22/56-4/16/21) All claims against the decedent must be filed with the Personal Representative named below, as well as file the original claim with the County Court of Riverside, CA on or before Nov.16, 2021. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred. This bar is effective as to any and all claims against the decedents probate and non probate assets and her heirs. Date of First Publication 7/15/2021 Personal Representative: Krista Clarke 67 S Higley Rd Ste 103-157 Gilbert ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF AZ 85296. Publish July 23, 30, August 6, 2021 NAME, CASE NO. CVPS2103143, SUPERIOR NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon OF BRUCE B. HERROD Case No. PRIN2100948 Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVTo all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent ERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. DESI creditors, and persons who may otherwise be RIVERA filed a petition with this court for a decree interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRUCE changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: B. HERROD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has DESI RIVERA to Proposed Name: ROBERTO DESI been filed by Allan Herrod in the Superior Court of LOPEZ JR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION interested in this matter shall appear before this FOR PROBATE requests that Allan Herrod be ap- court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, pointed as personal representative to administer the if any, why the petition for change of name should estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the not be granted. Any person objecting to the name decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to changes described above must file a written objecprobate. The will and any codicils are available for tion that includes the reasons for the objection at examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETI- least two court days before the matter is scheduled TION requests authority to administer the estate to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show under the Independent Administration of Estates cause why the petition should not be granted. If no Act. (This authority will allow the personal repre- written objection is timely filed, the court may grant sentative to take many actions without obtaining the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING court approval. Before taking certain very important a. Date: September 1, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: actions, however, the personal representative will PS4. To appear by telephone dial (213) 306-3065 be required to give notice to interested persons or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter: unless they have waived notice or consented to the Meeting Number: 283-831-553 #, Access Code: # proposed action.) The independent administration (no number after the #). The address of the court authority will be granted unless an interested person is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, files an objection to the petition and shows good CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least

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once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: July 09, 2021 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021. DSW21-5122 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BAJA CALIFORNIA, 49890 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE, CABAZON, CA 92230. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: CARLOS ALFREDO MAYA, 49890 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE, CABAZON, CA 92230. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: CARLOS ALFREDO MAYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 27, 2021.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202110380. 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). DSW21-5128 JULY 30, AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CARDENAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., 82266 STALLONE DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; P O BOX 1537, INDIO, CA 92202. Full name of registrant: CARDENAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., P O BOX 1537, INDIO, CA 92202/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/08/2006. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed: ROSA IRIS CARDENAS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 01, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202109052. 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). DSW21-5127 JULY 30, AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 2021

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MENT 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). DSW21-5126 JULY 23, 30, AUGUST 6, 13, 2021

TIOUS 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). DSW21-5123 JULY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS NASH HAIR STUDIO, 41080 CALIFORNIA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE OAKS ROAD, SUITE 9, MURRIETA, CA 92562. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIRiverside County; 39255 CORTE PLUMA, MUR- NESS AS: LAKESIDE LIQUOR, 31737 RIVERSIDE RIETA, CA 92563. Full name of registrant: TIFFANY DR UNIT A, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530. Riverside ROSE OLSON, 39255 CORTE PLUMA, MURRIETA, County. Full name of registrant: LAKESIDE WIND CA 92563; HEATHER RENEE SCRIVEN, 39255 AND SPIRITS INC., 31737 RIVERSIDE DR UNIT A, CORTE PLUMA, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530/CA. Business is conis conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has ducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced not begun to transact business under the fictitious to transact business under the fictitious business business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the name(s) listed above on 0/11/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true any material (A registrant, who declares as true any material matmatter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business ter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: Signed: TIFFANY ROSE OLSON. This statement ADMOUN ISSA, SECRETARY. This statement was was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on on July 14, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County JULY 07, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202109652. NOTICE — Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202109286. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MENSA SELLA, 9591 CAPILAND DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TAMICA LASHAWN FOOTS-RACHAL, 9591 CAPILAND DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; CARLOS LEMONT RACHAL, 9591 CAPILAND DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed: TAMICA LASHAWN FOOTS-RACHAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 28, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202108842. 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). DSW21-5124 JULY 23, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 30, AUGUST 6, 13, 2021 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RUDY VARGAS CONSTRUCTION, 10236 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SANTA CRUZ RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NESS AS: AMG HOSPITALITY VENTURES, 2496 RODOLFO “J” VARGAS, 10236 SANTA CRUZ E SANTA YNEZ WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264.

RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business Riverside County. Full name of registrant: AMG VENis conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- TURES LLC, 72221 CALIFORNIA 111, #107, PALM menced to transact business under the fictitious DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted business name(s) listed above on FEBRUARY 2011. by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has I declare that all the information in this statement not begun to transact business under the fictitious is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the as true any material matter pursuant to Section information in this statement is true and correct.

17913 of the Business and Professions Code, (A registrant, who declares as true any material that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: RODOLFO “J” be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by VARGAS. This statement was filed with the County a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 30, 2021. Peter Signed: ADAM GILBERT, CEO/MANAGING MEMAldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. BER. This statement was filed with the County R-202108955. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 21, 2021.

NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE No. R-202108360. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VALLEY RESERVE POOL COMPANY, 43101 PORTOLA AVE SPC 35, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LUIS FERNANDO CONTRERAS GONZALEZ, 43101 PORTOLA AVE SPC 35, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: LUIS FERNANDO CONTRERAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 22, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202108458. 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). DSW21-5116 JULY 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

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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). DSW21-5115 JULY 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OG AUTO SERVICE, 12105 AVENIDA ALTA LOMA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LUIS GUILLERMO ORELLANA GYRON, 12105 AVENIDA ALTA LOMA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 9224042. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: LUIS GUILLERMO ORELLANA GYRON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 24, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202108667. 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). DSW21-5114 JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SYIASLAYS, 67255 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; 1717 VISTA CHINO A7 PMB 618, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: MARISSA RAQUEL CODISH, 67255 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; RACHEL- -CODISH, 67255 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: MARISSA RAQUEL CODISH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 28, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202108822. 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 561 RED ARROW TRL., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THOMAS HUGH SILMAN, 561 RED ARROW TRL, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun 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 any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: THOMAS HUGH SILMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 01, 2021.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202109114. 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

T.S. No. 094401-CA APN: 656-243-003 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/2/2006.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/11/2021 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/11/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0593731 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ARMANDO MENJIVAR, A SINGLE MAN AND DORA A. RIVERA, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON 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; AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW

matters most: Before beginning your search, take some time to think about specific wants and needs for your family and children, whether that’s kindergartenreadiness, social and emotional development or convenient location. Write down the things that matter most to your family and refer to that list when you’re speaking with potential providers and asking questions.

Put yourself in your child’s shoes When you look around the classroom, be sure to look for child-sized furniture and age-appropriate books and toys within children’s reach. This can help inspire their natural curiosity, encourage independence and build confidence. It’s also important to know how play is incorporated, how it’s facilitated and to see purposeful opportunities for play in each classroom.

“There should be areas set up with enhancements that incorporate toys, blocks, art materials and dramatic play,” said KinderCare Teacher

of the Year Sara Fouriner.

“Teachers should share how they’re fostering social and emotional skills, executive function, problem solving, language and regulation skills in children by offering clear examples and putting evidence of learning on full display.”

Ensure safety and quality are priorities Health and safety took center stage in 2020 and remain top priorities for many families. Ask questions about each potential provider’s safety rules and practices in addition to their curriculum.

It may also be beneficial to ask if their programs are accredited by a third-party agency, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Accreditation means the center’s program is held to high standards and exceeds basic requirements set by state licensing.

“As a mother, grandmother and teacher, I believe families should look for a center that is clean and accredited,” said Dorothy Ellison, an early childhood teacher of 40

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ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15613 AVENIDA RAMBLA, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $263,953.52 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 094401-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 094401-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish July 16, 23, 30, 2021. DSW21-5118

Tips from Teachers for Choosing Quality Child Care

By Desert Star Staff As families across the country get ready for back-toschool season, many are also preparing to return to in-person work, which means finding the right program to support their children’s ongoing learning and development. According to “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on PreKindergarten Effects” report, choosing a quality preschool

helps children start elementary school prepared for success.

Knowing what to look for when choosing the right child care provider for your family can be stressful.

However, these insights from KinderCare teachers with 40-plus years of classroom experience and Teacher of the Year honorees can help remove some of the mystery.

Make a list of what

years. “Families should also inquire about child-to-teacher ratios, staff training and hiring practices, supervision, emergency prep, illness policies, communication and the quality of caregivers in each program.”

Look for teachers who love what they do: Great teachers have a natural ability to connect with every child in their care. If children love their teachers and school is a safe, happy place for them, there are typically few limitations on what they can learn.

“High-quality education starts with open, caring teachers who understand the expectations of the age group they represent,” said Dana Davin, a KinderCare Teacher of the Year and center director. “A genuine welcome when children arrive, a clean and engaging classroom and a culture of inclusion all stem from great teachers who believe in what they do.”

For more tips on choosing the right child care for your family, visit kindercare. com. Family Features

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efore a global pandemic reshaped education across America, many students followed the “expected” path: complete primary education, earn a high school diploma and transition into a career or further learning.

Now, after an unexpected year (or more) of online learning, many students are embracing more nontraditional routes for their education and considering new options for life after high school graduation.

A valuable first step for high schoolers is envisioning the future they want.

“Looking at different avenues and taking an interest inventory really help with the exploration process,” said Morgan Champion, head of counseling for Pearson Virtual Schools. “I recommend completing a career cluster interest survey, which are widely available online for free, to give guidance on which types of careers align to your interests and skills, such as a service-related or scientific field.”

Next, consider these choices and tips for preparing for life after high school from alums of fully online K-12 schools Connections Academy and Reach Cyber Charter School.

Keep Options Open for Different Paths

Beyond the traditional four-year college degree, there are many ways students can progress toward a long-term goal or successful career.

Community or two-year college is an option for some because it’s often closer to home and tuition can be more affordable. Others enroll in a trade school or secure suitable jobs and step directly into the workforce.

Some graduates enlist for military service while others take some time off to figure out their next step before making a move.

Keeping an open mind about all options is something graduate Angel Bennett supports fully. The flexibility of online learning allowed her to get a jump on her college education. She earned an associate of arts degree and associate of science degree through her local community college before graduating high school, giving her an edge in admission to her top choice four-year college. She now attends a private liberal arts college and is well on her way to a career fueled by a passion for clothing and inclusive fashion design.

The ambitious pace served as inspiration to Bennett’s younger sister, as well; Amber completed her own associate of arts and associate of science degrees as a 14-year-old high schooler and will start attending a private four-year university at 15 as she simultaneously completes her diploma.

Students should ask their high school about these types of dualenrollment options.

COVID-19 heavily influenced 2020 graduate Stormy Kaiser’s decision to take a gap year between high school and college. Choosing to accelerate her online curriculum allowed Kaiser to complete high school graduation requirements a year early, so even after taking the year off to realign plans the pandemic disrupted, she’s on schedule to enroll in a four-year college with her peers.

Don’t Be Afraid to Act on Your Dreams

Take Advantage of Career-Related Coursework in High School

For some high school students, one of the most intimidating decisions to make is which colleges to apply to. However, law graduate Strider Kachelein, top of his undergrad class and top 4% in his law class at a prestigious institution, said to take that chance and apply to your dream school, even if you think you can’t afford the tuition.

Kachelein, who started online school in sixth grade, knows paying for college can be challenging for many high school students and their families.

He recommends researching financial aid policies first and carefully.

“So many people believe they can’t get in and are shocked when they do,” Kachelein said. “Money can also be a big issue, but there are so many resources available, like the college match I applied to in high school. A key stat I also looked at while researching colleges was the school’s ‘percent of financial need met.’ There are a number of schools that will meet 100% of your determined financial need, which can make a world of difference. For example, at these schools, if your family is deemed unable to pay tuition, room or board then 100% of these expenses are covered by the school.”

High schoolers can reach out to their school’s college counselors to help navigate the application process.

Know It’s OK to Take a Break

Pausing in the middle of one’s education is a practice that’s more common in other parts of the world, but is growing in the U.S. According to data from Pearson, nearly 17% of U.S. high schoolers were considering a gap year, which enables the graduate more time to evaluate options and priorities, save money and plan for the future.

Nontraditional school models often offer nontraditional curriculum options, like career and technical education courses, that students can put to work right away. For example, Amya Meekins, who also graduated high school a full year early, took business classes at her online school that helped her learn about contracts, finance and other elements to successfully start and run her own business.

She now runs a boutique in addition to being a performer and motivational speaker. She’s also nearing completion of her second book, all as a 19-yearold undergrad pursuing her first college degree.

Consider Job Shadowing or Internships

Flexible scheduling is one of the most commonly cited advantages of online school among enrolled students. The extra free time can have big implications for students planning their futures, especially if they use the time to explore career choices.

That’s exactly what Becky Bressen did, shadowing a music therapist at the urging of her brother, who is a physical therapist. After initially feeling the career wasn’t for her and attending college with plans to become a music engineer and producer, a music therapy class made it into her course list, and it clicked for her. Right after college, she built a successful music therapy program from scratch at a hospice facility and finds her current role highly rewarding.

For more information about full-time online public schools, and tips for making post-graduation decisions, visit ConnectionsAcademy.com.

When COVID-19 upended college plans for students across America, Stormy Kaiser knew she wasn’t alone. Even so, she never anticipated how using an unplanned year to regroup could benefit her future.

Initially, Kaiser planned to start her pre-med journey at New York University, but after seeing the effects of the pandemic in urban areas, she shifted focus. A year of recharging and self-exploration, writing short stories and volunteering took her in a new direction. She now plans to attend Baylor University, where she’ll double major in chemistry and mathematics as a pre-med student.

Due to her time management skills, personal diligence and involvement in volunteer opportunities, she was offered scholarships at many colleges and universities – a whopping $600,000 overall. She is now on her way toward becoming a neurosurgeon.

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