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Gilroy Garlic Fest Shooting California garlic festival shooting suspect identified as Santino William Legan

By Desert Star Staff The man who killed three people at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California on Sunday has been named in local reports as 19-yearold Santino William Legan.

Police killed the suspect after he was opening fire at

the event, killing three people including a six-year-old boy, and injuring 15 others. A manhunt is underway for a second suspect who could be a potential accomplice, CBS News reports.

Police recovered the shooter’s backpack, a rifle,

By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, Calif., – Representatives from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation surprised two local nonprofit organizations with $10,000 grant checks this July. Each nonprofit was surprised during a staged interview with News Channel 3’s Kelley Moody. During the taped television interview, a group representing the Berger Foundation and News Channel 3 barged in with balloons and a check all during a Live News Channel 3 Facebook Feed. The unexpected $10,000 grants were presented to Sanctuary Palm Springs and Academy of Musical Performance (AMP).

The two nonprofit organizations

were two of about 80 charities that applied for Coachella Valley Spotlight grants last summer.

“For almost eleven years now, we select 12 nonprofits to receive a $25,000 Coachella Valley Spotlight grant from about 80-100 nonprofit applicants,” said Catharine Reed, Program Director for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. “It is difficult to choose only 12 from many notable applications. So, we started surprising three nonprofits with $10,000 grants during the summer.

It’s a great way to give charities a boost in the arm for summer programming

and ammunition at the scene, and have searched his home.

The attacker reportedly shouted that he was shooting because he was “very angry.”

The gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California. The suspect has been killed, but the scene has

been described as “active.”

Gilroy Police Chief Scott Smithee said the popular annual family event had security, and bags were screened at the entrance, but it appears the suspect cut through a fence to gain access.

The identity has been identified, but the motive of the shooter has not yet been confirmed, but Smithee described the shooter as acting “somewhat randomly,” while using “some rifle.”

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Applause for CVRep’s Summer Cabaret Series

By Pamela J. Price Images/Pat Krause Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) presented Kristin Towers-Rowles In A Lovely Lineage on July 28, at their new theatre in Cathedral City on July 28. The matinee performance put the spotlight on the granddaughter of Kathryn Grayson, remembered for her legendary singing voice in classic films such as Showboat, (1951), Anchors Aweigh ( 1945) and Kiss me Kate ( 1953). She brought a treasure chest of vintage songs to life. Many linked to her iconic mother to the softly lit stage accompanied

by Wayne Abravanel, pianist, and musical director.

Kristin TowersRowles reflected upon her grandmother, Katherine Grayson’s legendary career evoking memories of those marvelous mid-century

musicals. From her opening song, Hollywood Baby from Follies. To her rendition of Make Believe and Can’t Help Loving That Man of Mine from Showboat. To Before I Gaze at you Again from Camelot, and her stunning version Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. It was apparent Kristin Towers Rowles has inherited an impressive range of talent from her grandmother, including a gift for relating to the audience in a warm and friendly style. There’s more to follow this summer for Cabaret fans with Christopher Carothers, son of noted screenwriter AJ Carothers.

His premiere performance is scheduled for August 3 at 7 PM with a new Cabaret Show, Life, Love and Hollywood, a musical memoir reflecting his growing up in a “famous Hollywood home environment.”

Christopher’s first acting job

Ron Celona, Kristin Towers- Rowles, Sal Mistretta, Dorothy Dale Kloss. Photo by Pat Krause was High button shoes starring Gavin MacLeod as he went on to circle the globe twice as the star entertainer for the

super-luxury Royal Viking and Radisson Cruise Lines.

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in reality,” the chief of police told a news conference.

Footage shared online shows confusion and panic as people run away from the food stands.

There were reports of a second suspect possibly being involved in the shooting, at least in a support role of some kind. However, this has not been confirmed.

“We have teams working on trying to track down and identify leads regarding the second suspect,” Smithee said.

Nearly three hours after the initial incident, additional shots were heard in the area.

Elissa Harrington, a reporter for KTVU, tweeted, adding that “police in full tactical gear” were searching a nearby creek with dogs, and helicopters were flying overhead.

Police and emergency personnel responded to reports of a shooting at Gilroy’s Christmas Hill Park at around 5:30 pm.

San Francisco’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has also been dispatched to the scene to help local law enforcement.

Witnesses described chaotic scenes as terrified people fled for their lives after a gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a popular family event in California, killing three.

The first gunshots were heard around 5:40 pm local time, immediately causing confusion and panic at Gilroy’s Christmas Hill Park in Santa Clara County.

“We heard it distinctly. I just didn’t recognize the first round. The second time I

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did, [when] they were getting closer,” a witness told local media. “I just started running.

I left everything and ran.”

Videos shared online to show people abandoning food stands and fleeing the park in fear, with bangs heard in the background. Some got away on foot, while others managed to escape after quickly hopping in their vehicles.

“I knew what had happened. We just screamed and yelled at everybody to get in the cars,” one man recalled, describing the horror.

And we got out of there as fast as we could. As we were leaving, [we saw] two women and a baby. We picked them up in the back of the truck and got them to safety.

“People were running for any exit [so] they could get out of the park. Everybody was screaming, running,” another man said, still shaken by the tragedy.

It was just crazy.

Some described the assailant as dressed in fatigues and firing “randomly.”

The Gilroy Garlic Festival is a popular family event in California, and many were there with small children when the shooting started. “He came ready to shoot because he was wearing a protective vest,” a vendor at the festival, Michael Paz, told the San Francisco Chronicle. He was shooting left; he was shooting right, with an assault weapon without any particular aim.

The three-day Gilroy Garlic Festival is one of the largest annual food festivals in the US and takes place about 30 miles southeast of San Jose, California.

Sunday was supposed to be the event’s final day.

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Will our current Healthcare System Last?

By Janice Gough The U.S. medical care system is “broken,” and something needs to be done.

I will explore some of the reasons that have created this disaster. The U.S. Government is solely responsible for runaway medical costs and the presumed necessity of having insurance. In my opinion, all laws regulating anything to do with medicine and health should be abolished. Why? Because they are the actual cause of the crisis. Let me give you a few examples: Although its $5.1 billion annual budget is huge and

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represents capital that could have been spent developing new technology, it’s trivial compared to the FDA’s real costs. The FDA is why it typically takes ten years and hundreds of millions, often billions, of dollars to develop a new drug. It’s a significant reason why drugs are as expensive as they are, and why relatively few are ever approved.

Consumer protection” laws encourage contingencypaid ambulance chasers to sue everybody for everything that can go wrong in a medical situation, adding many billions to medical costs every year.

Medical malpractice coverage, for which many specialists pay several hundred thousand dollars a year, is only a small part of this cost.

To defend against predatory litigation, doctors are forced to practice “defensive” medicine, which prescribes numerous tests, drugs, and procedures, which are useful only as legal shields.

The AMA (American Medical Association), a lobbying organization and wannabe trade union, artificially restricts the number of doctors that can practice in the U.S., both through state licensing laws and limiting the number of medical schools.

It’s said to be a tragedy that millions of Americans

don’t have medical insurance.

A lot of people feel they don’t need insurance because they’re young, healthy, and risk-oriented. During my years of selling Health Plans, I knew many people who just didn’t want it, because they could afford to self-insure or did not wish to spend the money.

Some saved the premiums that they would have paid for that “Rainy day event” and would purchase high deductible plans to cover something significant. Health Insurance is not a necessity; it’s just a financial planning tool. And it has become a costly tool.

Up until the 20th century, nobody on the planet had health insurance. The whole issue of medical insurance basically arose during World War II, when the government locked the country down with strict wage and price controls. Employers couldn’t legally induce workers with cash, so they offered benefits, prominently, including medical coverage. This was an especially rich benefit during the high-tax war years because it was tax-deductible to employers while tax-free to employees. During the 1920s, individual hospitals began offering services to individuals on a pre-paid basis, eventually leading to the development of Blue Cross organizations in the 1930s. Teachers

created the first employersponsored hospitalization plan in Dallas, Texas, in 1929.

When health insurance became institutionalized, it taught the public that someone else should, and will, be responsible for their medical expenses. Having insurance induced people to see doctors, and demand services much more often than would otherwise have been the case since these things were now “free.” This artificial demand has put a lot of upward pressure on medical costs over the years. A family of four in San Francisco can easily pay premiums of $4000.

There was once a time when a person set aside money for medical care to maintain their body, just as he would maintain his car or his house. Prudent people might have a major medical policy, with a large deductible, in case a major health catastrophe happened. A poorer person might have to rely on any of numerous charities and fraternal organizations.

In that era, most people would even think twice before seeking services.

Unfortunately, the cost of administering insurance is enormous – both for the insurer and for the doctor. Half the employees in a typical doctor’s office do nothing but shuffle paper for private insurers,

Medicare, and Medicaid.

The system leaves most Americans to think their health is the responsibility of their doctor – or the government.

It is the responsibility of each of us. The keys to health and longevity are diet, exercise, and intelligent lifestyle.

However, it also entails selfdiscipline and taking personal responsibility for the state of one’s health. Americans are overweight, under-exercised, and overmedicated.

These schemes and bureaucracies will, in fact, eventually disappear. They’re going to disappear for the same reason the Soviet Union did – because they’re inefficient, uneconomic, and unsustainable.

Although the U.S. medical system is technologically excellent, it’s long been way too overloaded with paperwork and legalism. Obamacare made it much worse and ensured that the collapse is going to be bigger, sooner, and with more widespread consequences.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor on 125 E Tahquitz in Palm Springs.

Janice can be reached by calling (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291 or via email at Janice@GoughFinancialSvcs. com. Contact us for a complimentary review.

Conduct Policy With A Forced Waiver?

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Kelly, Our board instituted an ethics policy for all directors and committee members. The first requirement is that all nominees for directors sign a confidentiality promise and promise they will never sue the board. If a board member does something wrong, illegal or unethical, how can we get relief if we sign away our rights to sue? The board’s current attorney wrote this policy because we have had board members suing the board for problems they could not resolve among themselves.

Why should any candidate for the board sign their rights away? Is this even legal?

S.K., Encino Dear S.K., Board ethics and conduct policies are a great idea for associations, and can apply to directors, committee chairs, and committee members.

Such policies can make a strong statement about the association’s values and build members’ confidence in their volunteer leadership. Eligibility standards for board candidacy or for board service should not

be in the conduct policy but should be stated in the bylaws or election rules. However, if Senate Bill 323, currently pending in Sacramento, becomes law it will require that all board eligibility requirements be stated in bylaws and will not allow such standards to be in board-adopted election rules.

That bill is in process in the Assembly, with some increasing opposition after passing the Senate on a divided vote.

The Community Associations Institute has a Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members, which can be found by CAI members at www.caionline.org/ homeownerleaders. That is a good place to start.

A code of ethics/ conduct can be adopted by the board as an operating rule, to make it harder for a future board to tinker with it without having first to notify the members in advance.

A policy on conduct should address behavior in board meetings, ethics, conflicts of interest, preservation of confidential information, the giving benefits to (or receiving from) vendors, and the Business Judgment Rule, among other important topics.

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protection of confidential information, many associations require their directors to annually sign confidentiality promises to remind them of the sensitive information with which they are entrusted during their board service. I think such agreements are quite proper and a good idea. Another topic is board boundaries – is it ok for any individual to be instructing vendors or the manager without a board vote so authorizing? If not, it should be included in the policy.

While board eligibility standards could require that a candidate or board member not be actively in a lawsuit against the association, it is hard to envision how a homeowner could validly be required to release their rights during their board service. For example, if a homeowner after being elected to the board had a bad roof leak which the association refused to repair, would that director have in advance released the association from

that responsibility? Further, what does such a policy say about that association?

Remember, this policy says much about what is important to the community.

The association’s legal counsel hopefully has substantial experience in drafting solid board conduct policies and should be involved in reviewing it before it is adopted by the association.

Thanks for your question and I hope your HOA finds other ways to reduce litigation between homeowners.

Best, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Principal of Richardson|Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com.

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Report: Voting Rules Disadvantage Low-Income Voters

The report, by Georgetown University and the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center, is called “Can’t Pay, Can’t

Vote: A National Survey on the Modern-Day Poll Tax.” Danielle Lang, co-director of voting rights and redistricting at the Campaign Legal Center, said two states permanently disenfranchise people who have been convicted of a felony, but Missouri and 19 other states only restore the right to vote once people are done with parole or probation.

“And so you can end up on supervision for much longer simply because you’re unable to pay,” Lang said. “And that will, in turn, ensure that you’re not able to restore your voting rights until much later because you’re unable to pay.”

Lang said these laws sometimes can be turned into a political weapon. Last year in Florida, almost two-thirds of voters passed a constitutional amendment restoring the right to vote to people with

past convictions. Then the Legislature redefined “all terms of sentence” to include the payment of legal financial obligations. Supporters of that law argue the requirement is necessary to motivate people to pay off their court debt.

Lang noted these rules disenfranchise millions of low-income Americans, particularly people of color.

“Representatives are responsive to their voters,” she said. “And so when we cabin their voters to a certain class of people, sometimes the people who are historically disenfranchised in a number of ways are doubly disenfranchised by this system.”

The report estimated 10 million Americans owe more than $50 billion in fines and fees related to criminal convictions.

water bottle with this level of protection means that kids

can safely and conveniently access water from any tap or public water fountain. The bottle is also great for use while camping or hiking and even traveling internationally, since it can remove bacteria and parasites. And because it removes bad tastes and odors from water, it is also a useful item for kids with sensory defensiveness who smell or taste water. The brand carries options wellsuited for older children, teens and college students, too.

Benefitting not only the user, but children around the world, each LifeStraw water bottle provides a school child in need with safe drinking

water for an entire school year. Their programs are implemented in places like Kenya, Mexico and India.

More information can be found at lifestraw.com.

Parents can learn more about policies affecting the safety of drinking water in their child’s school, as well as access a Healthy Schools Checklist, by visiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s website at: www.epa.gov/schools.

For a safer, healthier school year, don’t forget to put a filtered water bottle on your family’s back-to-school shopping list. StatePoint

A new report estimates that Americans owe $50 billion in post-conviction fines and fees, which can affect their right to vote. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile)

By Desert Star Staff JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report shows 30 states, including Missouri,

deny people the right to vote based on their inability to pay fees and fines associated with parole and probation.

Does Your Child’s School Have Safe Drinking Water?

By Desert Star Staff As millions of kids around the country trade swimsuits and popsicle sticks for backpacks and pencils, parents should be advised that current research shows that contaminants in school drinking water can pose a threat to student health.

Municipal water, which is not always optimal quality, may contain chemicals, bacteria, lead or microplastics -- all contaminants which have been found in tap and fountain water in schools nationwide.

Lead, in particular, is a major concern due to old metal pipelines and systems that carry water into schools.

According to a Harvard study published in 2019, 44 percent of the nearly 11,000 schools tested nationwide had one or more water samples with a lead concentration at or above their state’s action level. What’s more, a lack of federal quality standards and statewide requirements for testing school water sources and pipelines means that schools may have an undiscovered problem or that test results may not always be public knowledge.

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While students who use school water can be at risk of consuming unsafe contaminants, there are practical steps families can take to help ensure kids are hydrating safely while at school, one of which is using a filtered water bottle.

“Sending my children to school with a water bottle that filters out contaminants is an easy way to ensure my kids can always access clean and safe water at school,” says Tara Lundy, a mother of three and head of brand at LifeStraw, who arms her own children with a bottle that can filter fountain water on-the-go.

At a time when environmental health advocates are calling for the proactive removal of leadbearing parts from schools’ drinking water systems, parents can start protecting their children’s health today with filtered water bottles.

An option designed specifically with children in mind is the LifeStraw Play featuring a two-stage filter that protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, some chemicals and heavy metals like lead. Using a filtered

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Activists Urge Fishing-Industry Changes to Protect Right Whales

By Desert Star Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Some in Maine feel new federal regulations to protect the right whale will hurt the lobster industry the state relies on. But researchers and conservationists say immediate, drastic action is needed to keep the species from going extinct.

Experts say only about 400 right whales are left on the planet, and their biggest threat is getting caught in lobster and crab lines.

Katharine Deuel, an officer

with The Pew Charitable Trusts, said action can’t come soon enough for the dwindling right whale population, but she understands the plight of the fishing industry too. That’s why the organization supports bipartisan legislation that would encourage creation of more whale-friendly fishing gear.

“It would fund research, it would fund improved monitoring and surveillance to know where and when the right whales are,” Deuel said. “And it would be an opportunity for industries that

are impacted by potentially upcoming regulations to have funds available to support gear research and gear innovation.”

The Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered Right Whales, or SAVE Right Whales Act, was introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts last spring. It passed in the House with bipartisan support and now goes to the Senate.

Charles “Stormy” Mayo directs the Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies. He said he feels for the fishermen who

have concerns for the future of the industry, but the right whale could be extinct in decades if humans don’t take action now.

“It is really the conflict between an endangered right whale and the fishing industry – that at least parts of which are also endangered,” Mayo said.

“So it’s a very difficult conflict.”

Mayo said some researchers believe functional extinction – meaning not enough individual animals left to repopulate – could be imminent for the North Atlantic right whale if humans

don’t take immediate and drastic action to protect the species. But he hopes with new federal regulations and legislation, the tide could change for one of the most endangered species of whales.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Disclosure: The Pew Charitable Trusts - Environmental Group contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Consumer Issues, Environment, Health Issues.

Valley nonprofits receive surprise $10,000 grants

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AMP serves around 200 young musicians, ages and when funding is most 10-18, each year through scarce. Plus, it kicks off our summer camp and aftergrant application period for school programming. next year’s $25,000 grants!”

Students receive training “Grants like this are a huge that fosters productivity and help for us to be able to provide social responsibility through free education to students who creativity, communication, don’t have access to education and collaboration by like this in their schools or the participating in a “rock band” community,” said Will Sturgeon, style educational setting.

Executive Director of AMP, Earlier in the month, which received a $10,000 Sanctuary Palm Springs surprise grant during the final received a $10,000 surprise week of AMP Camp, which is grant at its residential home wrapping with its Final Summer that provides safe, comfortable, Showcase this Saturday. supervised housing with case

management services for young adults, ages, 18-21, who are transitioning out of the foster care system. Many are self-identified LGBTQ youth and their allies who need assistance reaching goals of independence and long-term self-sufficiency.

“Coming out of foster care is not easy, and many of their living situations have been very unstable,” said Rob Woronoff, Executive Director of Sanctuary Palm Springs, which received a $10,000 surprise grant at the beginning of July. “These are young people who have

not always received a lot of support in their lives, and for The Sanctuary to receive this grant shows them that there are compassionate people who will give someone a hand up.”

“These surprise grants are an exciting extension of our partnership with the Berger Foundation, and it gives us an opportunity to shine a spotlight on more great organizations in the valley,” said Jerry Upham, General Manager of Gulf California Broadcast Company, which owns and operates News Channel 3.

For more information

about AMP, go to ampcv. org. For details about Sanctuary Palm Springs visit sanctuarypalmsprings. org. In June, CREATE Center For The Arts received a surprise $10,000; for more information, go toCREATECenterForTheArts. org. To learn more about the Coachella Valley Spotlight and to apply for a grant, visit kesq.com, and click on the Coachella Valley Spotlight logo on the home page. The deadline for grant applications is September 9, 2019 Source: Cara Van Dijk

By Desert Star Staff When you look down at the ground you may not realize the millions of miles of buried utility infrastructure that keeps society clothed, fed, powered, connected, and a whole lot more. Unfortunately, many of us are on an out-of-sight, outof-mind basis with the pipes, wires, and cables situated right under our feet, and this can have disastrous consequences when we try to dig without doing our homework first.

Having recently connected with several experts in the field as part of the National Excavator Initiative, Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation and best known from the hit shows “Dirty Jobs,” “Deadliest Catch,” and “Returning the Favor,” is urging everyone who digs, whether it be a professional excavator or homeowner, to call 811 before starting their projects, as well as to learn more about excavation safety and why it matters.

“Isn’t it funny that the things we rely on the most – our water, electricity, gas, cable – we ultimately take for granted and, in many ways, wind up resenting?” muses Rowe, who points out that many people are surprised and even annoyed to learn that they can’t just start digging on

so users can make a locate request, and provides a safe digging checklist to help your project go smoothly.

Most states require you to call 811 two to three days in advance of your dig. Pipeline and utility representatives will be sent to mark the approximate location of underground utilities and cables using color-coded paint, flags, or stakes so you (or your contractor) can safely dig around them. Not only is calling 811 the law, it can

protect you, and those around you, from injury, save your community from disruption of the vital utilities it relies on, and help you avoid potential fines and repair costs.

Always dig with care.

Doing so is a simple process and will protect you, your community and the environment. StatePoint

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their own property without first calling 811. “What I learned is that calling 811 in advance of a dig is the single most important way excavators can ensure safety and prevent damage.”

One such expert Rowe spoke to, put it in no uncertain terms.

“The message I like to give is ‘call 811 so you don’t have to call 911’,” says Erica Fink, Energy Business Continuity Consultant of Xcel Energy. Fink is one of a series of underground damage prevention experts interviewed

by Rowe. A new expert video is being released each month and focuses on key steps of the 811 process. Four videos have been released to date and highlight what’s underground, the importance of the issue, safety, and the notification process. Check them out at www.safeexcavator. com/meet-the-experts.

If you are planning a project that requires digging, know that digging laws vary by state, and finding the specific information you’re looking for can be a challenge. Get in the know by downloading the free Safe Excavator app from Apple or Google stores.

The app outlines statespecific requirements for excavation, connects to one call (811) notification centers

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When the World Uses More Than It Can Regenerate

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

— Today, July 29, is 2019 Earth Overshoot Day - which marks the day of the year by which we have used as many natural resources as Earth can renew in an entire year. It’s the day humanity has “blown its budget” of things like clean air, water, productive soil and timber.

People first started using more than the world can produce in the 1970s, and this year the “overshoot date” is the earliest it has ever been. Mathis Wackernagel, founder and president of the Global Footprint Network, said it’s possible to continue to overuse because the earth has stockpiles - but they will eventually run out.

“We can deplete forests we can overfish, we can pump

more CO2 into the atmosphere than the biosphere can absorb, etc.” Wackernagel said. “So we can use more for some time, but not forever.”

Conservation groups have been marking Earth Overshoot Day for about 10 years, and their “move the date” campaign aims to convince governments to use fewer resources so the overshoot date moves later and later until supply and demand are once again in balance.

The group said the best way to do that is to transition to renewable energy, make buildings more energy efficient, and structure communities so people do less driving and waste less food and water.

Wackernagel said governments could also encourage smaller families by giving women around the

The world is depleting natural resources like timber, productive soil, clean water and air much faster than the planet can regenerate them. (Harald Emald/Nature Conservancy) world more control over their bodies and their future.

“So as women have equal rights and access to education and economic

opportunities as men have, that has a huge impact on family sizes,” he said.

Right now, the world population stands at 7.53

billion and is expected to grow to 11 billion by the year 2100. You can calculate your ecological footprint at footprintnetwork.org.

2. Stay cool: While being shady is not usually a good thing, it is for battery recycling!

Keep those batteries in a cool, dry place and aim to recycle them within six months.

3. Drop: Battery recycling is easy and convenient, as 86 percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Call2Recycle drop-off location.

The organization, which offers the country’s leading consumer battery recycling and stewardship program, recently marked its 25th anniversary.

Visit their anniversary page to learn more about their battery recycling journey and impact, at call2recycle. org/25years and find a nearby drop-off site to get started at call2recycle.org/locator.

So, while you’re enjoying all things summer, be sure to add easy environmental acts to your list, like picking up litter on the beach, responsibly extinguishing campsite fires and recycling your batteries.

These simple acts can make a big difference! StatePoint

trails doesn’t mean you are protected from the sun. Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to your body before exercising outdoors, paying special attention to your face, neck and ears. If you’re going back out for another round of laps in the pool or around the track, reapply sunscreen 20-30 minutes before getting back to work.

While summer weather provides many opportunities for fresh air and fitness, it’s important to combat the heat and recover effectively so you can continue to crush it all season long.

Find more information on recovery and hydration at builtwithchocolatemilk. com. Family Features

This Summer: Relax and Recycle

By Desert Star Staff Summertime means family outings, vacations and spending time outdoors.

Amid all the fun, it’s important to be conscious of your environmental impact. One small way you can be a

force for positive change is by properly disposing of old rechargeable batteries once they no longer power devices.

You probably don’t know it, but battery recycling touches more areas of your life (and vacation) than you realize.

Did you know that the materials taken from rechargeable batteries in popular travel items like handheld fans, lanterns and other electronic gear are used to create new everyday products?

When batteries are recycled,

valuable metals are recovered and used in the manufacturing of new products like golf clubs and stainless-steel appliances.

The best part? Battery recycling is easy and can help protect people and property.

This is particularly true of lithium ion batteries, which power laptops, cellphones and other personal electronic devices -- many of which accompany summer travels. When these batteries no longer power devices, they can retain up to an 80 percent residual charge, making it critical to properly handle, manage and recycle them to avoid a safety incident.

Not sure how to recycle batteries? Here’s a quick how-to guide: 1. Protect: Just like you protect yourself with sunscreen, it’s important to protect the terminals (ends) of batteries.

You can either tape the battery terminals with non-conductive electrical, duct or clear packing tape or individually bag batteries in plastic bags (not grocery store bags).

By Desert Star Staff During warm-weather months, fitness enthusiasts often take their exercise routines to the great outdoors. The spike in summer temperatures can make those tough workouts even more challenging.

As you gear up for your summer workout routine, take care of your body with these tips from sports dietitian and marathon runner Natalie Rizzo.

1. Replenish What You Lose in Sweat: After a strenuous sweat session in the summer heat, you need to replenish what’s lost if you want to rebuild and refuel muscles.

“Water is great for straight

hydration, but your body needs more after a tough workout, and proper recovery can make a difference in how well you can perform during your next one,” Rizzo said.

“A tall glass of chocolate milk is one of my favorite ways to recover post-workout. It may not be the first thing you think to reach for after a long run, but the nutrients in low-fat chocolate milk are ideal for post-exercise recovery to ensure you get the most out of your fitness routine, and it tastes great.”

Rizzo’s recommendation not only aligns with many elite athletes’ go-to recovery drink, it’s also backed by science. Research shows drinking milk after exercise

could restore and maintain hydration better than other popular post-exercise beverages, including typical sports drinks, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Plus, in addition to naturally occurring electrolytes, chocolate milk has a 3-to-1 carb-to-protein ratio proven to refuel muscles quickly.

2. Be Mindful of High Temperatures: High temperatures don’t have to get in the way of your workout plan, but it’s important to consider the heat index and time of day when exercising outside. Temperatures typically peak during the middle of the day, so aim to work out in the morning

or evening. Also consider wearing a hat and staying in the shade as much as possible to keep cool.

The high temperature causes your body to sweat more, leading to increased loss of important nutrients through the sweat. Learn your sweat rate by weighing yourself with minimal clothing before and after one hour of sweaty exercise. One pound of sweat loss equals 16 ounces of fluid loss.

This can guide your fluid intake during your recovery and your next workout.

3. Shield Yourself from the Sun’s Rays: Just because your fitness routine includes strenuous laps in a pool or a run through shady

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Drug-Policy Advocates Say Decriminalization Falls Short

By Desert Star Staff Drug-policy reform advocates say New York’s latest marijuana decriminalization law doesn’t do enough to address the legacy of discriminatory drug law enforcement.

The bill, signed into law Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, makes possession of fewer than two ounces of marijuana a violation subject to tickets and fines and includes automatic expungement of past convictions for low-level offenses. But according to Melissa Moore, deputy state director for the Drug Policy Alliance, the new law still gives police broad discretion to continue making arrests.

“The only way to stop the extreme harms that are caused through disproportionate and biased enforcement of marijuana prohibition is to remove that tool entirely,” Moore said.

She is advocating for legalization and regulation.

Proponents of the new law say expunging past low-level convictions will help address disparate impacts of past enforcement practices.

Moore acknowledged that the provision of the law could positively impact many people.

“In the very immediate sense, it should mean that somebody who’s had a low-level possession arrest previously hopefully wouldn’t have that hanging over their heads as they seek employment or housing or higher education, for example,” she said.

She added there had been about 900,000 arrests for low-level marijuana charges in New York over the past two decades.

Moore pointed out that merely reducing misdemeanors to violations don’t stop the underground trade in

Tax revenue from regulated marijuana sales could help restore communities most impacted by prohibition. (Ayehab/Adobe Stock) marijuana, estimated at $3 billion-a-year in New York.

But legalization and regulation could bring in about $1 billion a year in new tax revenue.

“That could be reinvested

in building up places that have borne the hardest brunt from prohibition, making sure that we’re proving restitution and reinvestment in those communities,” Moore said.

Although full legalization failed to clear the Legislature this year, she said she feels confident a legalization bill could pass in the coming session.

said that’s because women perform extra household chores and run more errands.

“When we look at men ages 60 or older, they’re spending more time daily on screens than women,” Livingston said. “So they’re spending about four hours and 45 minutes on screens, whereas for women it’s closer to four hours.”

Livingston noted that an extra 30 minutes per day of screen time might not sound like a lot. But it goes hand-in-hand with how much time older adults spend sitting, which is associated with obesity, diabetes, and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Data shows that during the retirement transition, most Americans increase the time they spend sitting from four-and-ahalf to six hours per day.

Roughly 10,000 boomers

every day celebrate their 65th birthdays, and three-quarters say they’re internet users.

Livingston said the amount of time those 60 and older devote to various screens is likely related to how much time they spend alone.

“Our data found that on average, people ages 60 and older spend about seven hours a day alone, and 14% spend all of their waking hours alone,” she said.

Livingston added when people live by themselves; alone time rises to more than 10 hours a day for those 60 and older compared with about five hours for people in their 40s and 50s.

Americans 60 and older currently account for 22% of the U.S. population, which will jump to 26% in the next ten years due to the aging of the Baby Boom generation.

Baby Boomers Spend Lots of Leisure Time Glued to Screens

Data shows older Americans are increasing their screen time – television, computer, tablet, and phone – even more than teenagers or young adults. (gwu.edu)

By Desert Star Staff In the past decade, Americans ages 60 and older have increased the time they spend on computers, tablets, phones, or watching

T.V. by nearly 30 minutes per day. And that means the Baby Boomer generation and those older spend more than half of their daily leisure time in front of screens.

That screen time also breaks down along gender lines, according to lead study author Gretchen Livingston, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center. She

Will Facebook’s Libra Help Bring Cryptocurrency To Masses?

By Desert Star Staff When Facebook announced plans for a stablecoin called Libra, the reaction from the cryptocurrency world ranged somewhere between skeptical and cautiously optimistic.

However, regardless of any specific merits of Facebook’s version of a digital coin, the social-media giant’s move could help speed the adoption of cryptocurrency to a broader audience, says Kirill Bensonoff (www.kirillbensonoff. com), a serial entrepreneur and an expert in blockchain.

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it’s difficult to use, and they may not trust it,” Bensonoff says. “Facebook will put a digital wallet on many phones and computers, and sending payments with crypto will become commonplace.”

Facebook’s Libra is proposed as a stablecoin, which is a form of cryptocurrency.

Using Libra, people would be able to buy things or send money to others while paying, at most, minor fees.

Unlike other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the value of stablecoins is tied to an asset such as gold, the U.S. dollar, the Euro, or other currencies.

Facebook won’t have

complete control of Libra.

It’s just part of a bigger group of partners that are creating the stablecoin.

What might all this mean for the future of cryptocurrencies – and for the average person who still knows little about them? Bensonoff says a few things worth knowing about Libra in particular and stablecoins in general include: Bringing stability to cryptocurrency. As the name implies, the idea of stablecoins is to bring more stability – and more peace of mind for wary investors – to the world of cryptocurrency. “I don’t think Facebook will bring stability July 31, 2019

founding members of Libra, Bensonoff says. “I think they will have some influence on the direction,” he says. immediately,” Bensonoff says.

“However, crypto, in general, is “I believe it’s going to take a threat to all existing payment a lot more in terms of mass processors, including PayPal. adoption, but Libra could be I believe PayPal is smart and a step in the right direction.” will adopt and accept crypto The SEC’s view. payments, and they will figure Regulators at the Securities out a way to monetize it. The and Exchange Commission downside for them is they have been eyeing stablecoins won’t be able to charge nearly with the possibility that some as much as they do now.” of them could be classified “I believe Libra is going as securities. “That could to have a positive impact in put stablecoins in the same terms of awareness, adoption, category as stocks, subject to and interest in cryptocurrency the registration, disclosures, and from both businesses and accreditation of investors that consumers,” Bensonoff says. “But at the same demands,” Bensonoff says. time, with that could come Will Libra replace PayPal? more regulatory scrutiny.”

Maybe not, considering that PayPay is one of the

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JULY 31 – AUGUST 6, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

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gathered. When love happens then wisdom comes forth Being creative may not be your too (your tasks in the coming most important self-identity. times). For now, you’re to Initiating things is. However, study, create your journal and creativity is hounding you ponder on these things. every minute and for weeks to come you’ll be called to new CANCER productive endeavors. You will respond to all changes Communication may feel coming your way in terms of more difficult and you may how you’re recognized, and in response feel anger and who you may think you are, frustration. Simultaneously which is limited, because others could be acting out you’re much more than that. those feelings for you. You Observe everything. Your path may be focused on money, has power and purpose. finances and resources.

Your pride in what you have TAURUS makes you want to share it and this is good. Your Home and everything resources allow different ways connected with home must of tithing. Whatever you give hold your focused attention opens a gate and always for there is much to be done what you give is returned tenthere. I will also tell you that fold. That’s a cosmic law. your digestion may be going through difficult times and so LEO you need to be very careful of your diet. Enzymes, probiotics, Happy Birthday, Leo. The acidophilus and Calcium Sun’s light illuminates and Phos (homeopathic) are brings you something new some or all of what’s needed and golden, wanted and to tend to your sensitive loved. The past, present and digestion. Maintain adequate future all show up for your electrolytes and water. birthday providing you with the opportunity to work on GEMINI forgiveness, have gratitude, value every experience, and at Many Geminis have contacted the end offer (internally) love to me this week concerning everyone encountered in your what I wrote for their sign. The life. There is an added amount reason for reading everything of courage being offered to I write is to gather enough you, and a momentum to esoteric wisdom for your move forward into a deeper esoteric journal (which you level of creativity. A profound are to create) so you can sense of empowerment is begin to have the framework hovering over and all around. within that unifies polarities You need not restrict yourself. through your ability to love The grass grows all by itself.

(Ray 2), which happens when VIRGO enough information has been

As you begin things and are held back over and over (Mercury retrograde in its shadow) go slow and let yourself rest a bit so that your inner self (physical body, emotions and mind) can restructure itself. This creates a new mind with new thoughts, visions, ideas, and realities. We all need this reorientation (and slowing down) several times in our lives so new values and new inner resources can be impressed on us from on high. Contemplation of these things provides relief.

LIBRA You hop (drive?) between home and work, wondering how to gracefully balance both areas of life. Emotions pull you home, responsibilities call from work. Although constantly changing, you’re warm and safe at home (wherever and whatever home is for you now).

However, a magnetic pull calls you to work often overtime.

Daily life seems ever so complicated and ever-shifting.

You can’t count on anything consistent. You’re learning how to navigate the waters of change. You’ll be the captain when everything falls down.

SCORPIO Try not to plunge carelessly into anything including other people’s lives. Maintain poise within the constant daily variations of reality.

Your work, home, values are shifting. As you evaluate all communications, home is both dissolving and later coming together, and a new

3 Tips to Add Some Love to the Lunchbox

By Desert Star Staff The school year can be an exciting time for parents and children alike. However, between getting ready and rushing to get out the door, making a nutritious and delicious lunch can sometimes fall by the wayside.

Whether preparing meals the night before or using quick and easy ingredients to help cut back on prep time, make the most of your kids’ lunches and add a little personalized touch to give them comfort as they transition back to school.

Try these tips, tricks and ideas to help you put a smile on your children’s faces and give you some peace of mind during the busy back-to-school season.

Prepare the Night Before: School mornings can get hectic. Recipes like these Spinach Ham Rollups or Ham Sandwich and Veggie Bento Box are perfect, nutritious meals to prepare the evening

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before, allowing you to spend more time with your little ones before they leave for school.

Incorporate Easy-toUse Ingredients: When you’re crunched for time, hardly anything can beat an easyto-make lunch. Keeping highquality, flavorful and versatile ingredients on-hand like Farmer John Sliced Ham or Turkey can help you make something different each day and pack your way to a better lunchbox in a matter of minutes.

Add a Handwritten Note: With everyone in the family juggling activities and busy schedules during the school year, a heartfelt message can be a nice surprise. A short message wishing your children a good day, or a simple note of love and appreciation can give them a piece of home while they’re away.

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creativity is on the horizon.

Don’t worry about any unusual occurrences. They are normal in times of transition. Soon your resources expand and a new garden appears.

SAGITTARIUS What’s written for Scorpio applies to you. However, you’re in a state that’s even more difficult for it seems your entire inner self is being excavated so that whoever you really are can be brought forth. You can think of yourself as a found object of art, strangely beautiful and made of parts shiny, luminous and deeply intelligent. It’s good to think of yourself in this way for it contains hope and virtue, light amidst darkness, solitude within the crowd.

You’re always in control.

Know this (about your Soul).

CAPRICORN There’s something you want; a change of place, of venue, of work, of things in life deeply needed. Use your kitchen or dining room table as your workshop. Tape down large sheets of paper, gather the family, have lots of colored pens and pencils available, and begin as a family (or group of friends) to draw in detail what you want/need. Do this as an exercise each day/ evening. Don’t miss a day.

You are bringing what you need into form and matter.

You will teach manifestation.

This is what magic actually is.

Disciples are White Magicians.

You are blending, merging and adapting your life into an art form through your various creative endeavors. We come into incarnation hoping to fulfill our tasks (different each lifetime). Then in one particular lifetime we begin to live within our particular gifts. We become happy and joyful and life feels luminous. This is an Initiation, an inner spiritual growth phase.

It’s the path of Ray 7, the ray star of Aquarius’s ruler Uranus.

You then bring humanity a revolution of beauty.

PISCES After the last few weeks (months, years, lifetimes) of visionary work, it’s back to the drawing board, back to work creating the foundation for future endeavors. Seek to create a routine that summons your abilities and simultaneously serves others. There is a sense of bittersweetness – you understand the sadness of hopes dashed yet you carry on, straight into the eye of the hurricane. Read Aquarius’ task and follow through with yours. Energy follows thought.

Energy expends energy. The energy of beauty is your task.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology.

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS SPINACH HAM ROLLUPS

Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 12 Ingredients: 1 container (8 ounces) chive and onion cream cheese spread 6 spinach tortillas 1 package Farmer John Black Forest Ham 12 leaves lettuce 12 thin tomato slices Directions: Spread cream cheese on each tortilla.

Layer two lettuce leaves, two tomato slices and two ham slices on each tortilla.

Roll tortillas; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving time.

When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap.

Cut each rollup into four servings.

HAM SANDWICH AND VEGGIE BENTO BOX Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 Ingredients: 3 slices Farmer John Classic Cooked Ham 1 slice cheese 2 slices bread 1/4 cup carrots 1/2 cup grapes 1/4 cup blueberries 3 strawberries Directions: Layer ham and cheese on bottom bread slice to assemble sandwich.

Use cookie cutter or knife to cut sandwich into desired shape. Place sandwich in larger section of bento box.

Add carrots, grapes, blueberries and strawberries to remaining spaces in bento box.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘Stockholm’--A Crime Caper Based on Fact Writer/director Robert Budreau’s bank heist film begins by informing us that the story we are about to see is “Based on an absurd but true story.” It’s also interesting to note that the phrase “Stockholm Syndrome” comes from the actual 1973 Stockholm bank robbery depicted on the screen where the hostages taken by the reallife Lars (Ethan Hawke) come to his defense after his capture.

At the start, we watch as Lars dons a wig, dresses in casual clothes and places a rifle in a duffle bag. With his disguise in place, he jauntily heads toward the bank. Once inside, he starts shooting in the air to frighten the employees and customers who cower on the bank floor. So far, his strategy appears to be working. Eventually, he notifies the authorities, demanding one million dollars in cash and a getaway car. He also insists that they release his friend and former prison buddy Gunnar Sorenson (Mark Strong).

Chief Mattenson (Christopher Heyerdahl) arrives on the scene with Gunnar as requested, but the negotiations break down when Lars insists that they are allowed to leave in a getaway car with their hostages as protection from the police.

The chief refuses, and the governor won’t negotiate with the two men either, telling them that this isn’t done in Sweden. At this point, both Lars and Gunnar realize that they need to kill one of the hostages to prove they mean what they say. But will they?

The most interesting relationship in the film is between Lars and bank employee Bianca Lind (Noomi Rapace) even though it doesn’t get off to a good start in more ways than one.

During all the confusion of the intended bank robbery, Bianca can secretly phone the authorities. When Lars discovers what she has done, she is sure he will kill her. To her surprise, he assures her she is safe at this point. Lars even

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allows her to call her husband so she can tell him what’s happened. When he comes to the bank to beg for Bianca’s release, it is clear that she is the strong one in their family.

As the story unfolds, we see a new bond develop between Lars and Bianca as she realizes he is a decent man at heart. He is also an odd duck. For example, at one

point, he makes the hostages sing Bob Dylan music along with him to ease the tension.

After a while, you can’t help liking him despite his criminal intent thanks to Ethan Hawke’s sensitive performance.

The film would have been even more interesting if “Syndrome” had told us more about what eventually happened after Lars is

captured. It turns out that the actual hostages had bonded with the real Lars, refusing to testify against him when his case came to trial.

Some even befriended him.

“Stockholm,” rated R for language and brief violence is 92 minutes in length. It is now available on DVD and streaming.

Since Bringing A Spiritual Dimension to Woodstock 50 Years Ago, Founder Sridhar Brings Bhakti Fest to a New Home for 2019

By Desert Star Staff 29 Palms, California – 50 years ago this summer Woodstock promoters Michael Lang and Artie Kornfeld sought now Bhakti Fest producer Sridhar Silberfein’s advice on the soon to be legendary art and music festival they were producing upstate. Sridhar said to them, “Ya got some of the greatest musical acts in the world, but what’s missing is the spiritual component.”

With their to-do lists already bursting, they answered, “Ok you deal with that part.”

As can be seen in the documentary film about the event, Woodstock, on August 18, 1969, Sri asked singer/songwriter Richie Havens to introduce Swami Satchidananda. Still reeling from his legendary set, Richie gave him a “that would be a no” look. So, Sri escorted Swami Satchidananda and his entourage onto the Woodstock stage to deliver an invocation. More than half a million American youth were in attendance – the largest peaceful gathering in the West at the time. Swami Satchidananda introduced the power of mantra, inviting the crowd to recite “Hari Om” and “Ramaramarama.” A moment of silence followed.

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Sri whispered to Swami Satchidananda, “Swamiji, wouldn’t it be great to bring this many people together to chant the names of God?” Swami Satchidananda smiled knowingly and said, “Yes, it would be great if you could do that.”

Finally, in 2009, 40 years after receiving his life’s mission, Sridhar founded Bhakti Fest, which has since become Southern California’s largest and most beloved yoga and spiritual music festival. Now after a decade in Joshua Tree, the festival is moving to a new home just up the road in 29 Palms, California.

Taking place September 25 – 30 at Roadrunner Dunes in 29 Palms, Bhakti Fest 2019 will feature amazing conscious music, yoga, spiritual and wellness workshops and more, attracting spiritual seekers far and wide. New features include a lake for swimming, aquatic, and paddleboard yoga, and vast, vibrant space for art installations.

Headliners for the event include Krishna Das, Mike Love, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Radhanath Swami, MC Yogi, Fannah Fi Allah, Saul David Raye, Sianna Sherman, Mas Vidal, Girish, Govind Das & Radha, Kia Miller, Dawn Cartwright, Ram Das (via video), and many,

many more to be announced in the coming weeks!

The new location will feature three music stages, expanded yoga and workshop villages, a sound temple for sound baths, a healing sanctuary for bodywork, a mantra dome, Bhakti Kids Land with ongoing children’s programming, men’s and women’s sacred spaces, and a Kirtan school.

The City of 29 Palms has rolled out the red carpet for Bhakti Fest, and the producers are thrilled to host the festivals here. 29 Palms, known as the “29”, has

become one of the hottest destinations for rock climbers, stargazers, nature lovers, Joshua Tree fanatics, and sunset seekers alike. It is the home of Joshua Tree National Park’s North Entrance, and the official Gateway to the Mojave Trails National Monument. Expect skies painted with color at dawn and dusk, night skies filled with an abundance of stars and the stunning Milky Way. Expanded housing options include camping, RV Hookup sites, on-site cabins, Glamping Yurts, Cozy Trailers, and many hotels and rental

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The organizers pride themselves on running a green event, offering free water and mindful recycling practices.

Early bird festival pricing is available for Bhakti Fest 2019, plus there are discounted tickets available for local residents, veterans, military, seniors, and students. Tickets are available at https:// bhaktifest.com/buy-tickets/.

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World’s Largest Bourbon The Blackhearts, among In addition to Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, many others. In total, more performances from top makes its anticipated return than 45 artists will play on music artists, and various to Louisville, KY Friday, three stages, including the onsite attractions, attendees September 20, Saturday, side-by-side Oak and Barrel at Bourbon & Beyond will September 21, and Sunday, main stages and a bluegrass enjoy a variety of onsite food September 22, expanding to stage that will be curated by and beverage offerings that three days full of incredible the genre’s leading authority, celebrate menus and flavors music, unique culinary events, The Bluegrass Situation. inspired by Kentucky. Curated and unmatched experiences The list of participating

by Southern Hospitality from the region’s best distilleries bourbon brands at Bourbon Concessions LLC, DWP’s at the new Highland Festival & Beyond includes 1792, affiliate concessionaire, Grounds At KY Expo Center.

Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon, selections from the following In addition to an Blade and Bow, Boone local and regional restaurants impressive lineup of bourbon County Distilling, Bulleit, will be available: 502 Café, and chefs, music performers Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig, Boss Hog BBQ, Cellar Door include a unique mix of rock, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Chocolates, Chicago’s Dog roots, bluegrass and folk acts Jefferson’s, Jeptha Creed Four House, Couvillion, Martin’s led by Foo Fighters, Robert Grain Bourbon, Jim Beam, BBQ, Eli’s BBQ, Gelato Plant And The Sensational Kentucky Peerless, Knob Gilberto, Heine Brother’s Space Shifters, the Zac Brown Creek, Larceny, Maker’s Mark, Coffee, Hull and Highwater, Band, John Fogerty, Daryl Michter’s, Old Forester, Rebel Island Noodles, Joella’s Hot Hall & John Oates, and ZZ Yell, Stonehammer, Wild Turkey, Chicken, Longshot Lobsta, Top. Additional acts include Willett, and Woodford Reserve. Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Whiskey and other Midway Café, Mikes Kentucky Sweats, Trey Anastasio Band, spirits partners include 291 Kitchen, Phat Daddy’s Leon Bridges, The Flaming Colorado Whiskey, Balcones Creole, Pie Baby Wood Fired Lips, Alison Krauss, Edward Distilling, Catoctin Creek, Pizza, Red Top Dogs, River Sharpe And The Magnetic Cooper and Thief, High West Road BBQ, Spicy Pie Pizza, Zeroes, +LIVE+, Grace Potter, Distillery, Jack Daniel’s, Robert Tumbleweed, and much more.

Cathedral City Installs Two “HAWK” Pedestrian Crossing Systems increased enforcement to teach and encourage appropriate driver and pedestrian behavior at HAWK crossings as well as to match the actual crossing at all pedestrian crossings. needs of the pedestrian.

Besides the new HAWK Drivers can proceed with a systems, the City added new stop-and-go operation during ADA compliant curb ramps the flashing red phase if a pedestrian walks faster than the and median breaks as well as solar-powered advance flashing assumed walking speed and clears the lanes or roadway, as warning signs. Funding for the appropriate. If pedestrians need $398,000 project came from voter-approved Measure A more time, then the drivers remain stopped until they finish crossing. The ability to balance the needs of the pedestrians with driver delay is a valuable component of the HAWK treatment. Concerns have been expressed regarding driver behavior and understanding of the dark phase (not illuminated) and the flashing red phase.

Experiences in Tucson, AZ, have demonstrated that, with proper education and with experience, drivers understand when they should stop and when they should resume travel. The City has conducted public campaigns and

Systems to be operational before the start of school

By Desert Star Staff CATHEDRAL CITY, CA. –To improve public safety and reduce pedestrian-involved accidents, the City of Cathedral City has installed two new High-intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) pedestrian traffic signals on Dinah Shore Drive at Via De Anza and at Linda Way. The HAWK crosswalk system provides pedestrians with a significantly safer path of travel to and from the Marketplace Shopping Center and Cathedral City High School (CCHS) while enhancing the pedestrian traffic signaling for motorists.

The HAWK system is relatively new to California, and according to the Federal Highway Administration, the HAWK System works in the following manner: The HAWK beacon is not illuminated until it is activated by a pedestrian, triggering the

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warning flashing yellow lens on the major street. After a set amount of time, the indication changes to a solid yellow light to inform drivers to prepare to stop. The beacon then displays a dual solid red light to drivers on the major street and a walking person symbol to pedestrians. After the walk phase, the beacon displays an alternating flashing red light, and pedestrians are shown an upraised hand symbol with a countdown display informing them of the time left to cross.

During the alternating flashing red lights, drivers can proceed after coming to a full stop and checking that pedestrians have already crossed their lane of travel. Each successive driver is legally required to come to a complete stop before proceeding during the alternating flashing red phase.

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Funds, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF), and the City Traffic Safety Funds.

The new HAWK traffic signals are expected to be fully operational on or before August 7, 2019, for the first days of school after the summer break.

An informative video about the HAWK system can be found at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=6_rym0bYINU.

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Consider these tips from the experts at the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to help keep children safe before bus rides, during travel and after exiting the vehicle.

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Create a morning routine that puts kids at the bus stop five minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

This helps avoid a last-minute rush, when safety lessons are easily forgotten, and ensures kids are safely in place for boarding.

Encourage children to wear bright, contrasting colors so they can be seen easier by drivers.

Instruct children to walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, advise them to stay out of the street, walk single-file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as possible.

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If kids must cross a street, driveway or alley, remind them to stop and look both ways before crossing.

Verify the bus stop location offers good visibility for the bus driver; if changes are needed, talk with nearby homeowners or school district officials to implement changes. Never let kids wait in a house or car, where the driver may miss seeing them approach the bus.

Remind children that the bus stop is not a playground. Balls or other toys could roll into the street and horseplay can result in someone falling into the path of oncoming traffic.

Instruct children to stay at least three steps away from the road and allow the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it.

limits so they don’t distract the driver. That includes cellphones and other electronic devices; instruct children to put them on mute or use headphones.

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Remind children to look before stepping off the bus. If they must cross the street, teach them to do so in front of the bus by taking five big steps (approximately 10 feet) away from the front of the bus, looking up and waiting for the driver to signal that it is safe.

For parents who meet their kids at the bus, remember that excited kids may dart across the street.

Eliminate the risk by waiting on the side of the street where kids exit the bus.

Make the bus ride part of your daily “how was school?” discussion. Encourage kids to talk about the things they see and hear on the bus so you can discuss appropriate behaviors and, if necessary, report any concerns to school administrators.

As bullying is prevalent and buses are no exception, ask children to tell you about any bullying they observe, whether against another child or themselves, and talk about how to shut down bully behaviors.

Visit BetterOurBuses.com for more school bus safety tips and information.

Rethink Your Child’s Ride While children and their parents can take many steps toward enhanced safety in and around buses, school districts also have unique opportunities to improve their transportation.

More than 900 school districts in 48 states across the country are operating propane-powered school buses rather than other fuels like diesel and gasoline. Alternative fuels, such as propane, offer multiple benefits for school districts and students alike because propane buses reduce harmful emissions, save money and create a safer ride for students riding school buses.

This school year, more than 1 million students will ride a propane school bus to school every day.

Parents and community leaders can engage their local school districts about the benefits propane buses provide:

Cleanliness While diesel exhaust is classified by the World Health Organization as a carcinogen, propane buses don’t expose students to the same harmful emissions. Propane school bus engines lower greenhouse gas emissions to near-zero levels, which improves air quality and eliminates concerns about breathing-related health issues.

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With less noisy distractions, drivers are able to hear what’s happening outside the bus – from horns and sirens to train whistles and more – and keep their riders safe. Additionally, the less distracting engine noise may allow drivers to more easily notice and address bullying behavior on the bus.

Explore the switch from diesel buses to cleaner alternatives by downloading resources available at BetterOurBuses.com, and consider starting a discussion with your children’s school district.

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Pigpen Theatre Co. Returns to San Diego’s Old Globe with New Musical

By Lisa Lyons It seems these days that we are all “holding out for a hero” - Robert Mueller anyone?

- But sometimes the hero might turn out to be a small mouse with very large ears.

The premise of PigPen Theatre Co.’s “The Tale of Despereaux” is that a tiny mouse with big dreams can affect the destiny of not only a beautiful Princess but the entire Kingdom of Dor. Based on the bestselling children’s book by Kate DiCamillo, “The Tale of Despereaux,” a charming fairy tale of a brave little mouse, was first made into an animated film by Universal Pictures. When Universal decided to musicalize the story for the stage, the innovative and talented PigPen Theatre Co. was their first choice to adapt it for the stage. The PigPen company previously graced the Old Globe with their original “The Old Man and The Old Moon” and if the wildly enthusiastic greeting the company received as the lights went up is any indication, they are crowd favorites.

And, wow, did they deliver the goods on opening night.

If you are not familiar with the seven men who make up PigPen, they are all graduates of Carnegie-Mellon, one of the premier drama schools in the country. They have intimacy and shared rhythm, which makes the collaborative process a thing of beauty.

For this production, they have added three talented women to the group, and they more than hold their own.

From the opening number of the show (did I mention that all the members also play the instruments including banjo, assorted percussion, and accordion), we know we are in for a treat. Despereaux (winningly portrayed by petite Bianca Norwood) is an inquisitive young mouse, living in the palace of the King of Dor. The Kingdom is in dark despair since the Queen died of fright on her birthday when a rat dropped from the Great Hall chandelier into her soup.

Since then, the King has declared that rats, soup and revelry are strictly forbidden.

Sadness envelops the palace and weighs heavy on the tragic and lovely Princess Pea (a radiant Taylor Iman Jones).

Despereaux is imaginative and open (perhaps too open?) to all aspects of his below-stairs life in the castle kitchen. When his worried parents ask his older siblings Merlot (also played by Ms. Jones) and Furlough (a scene-stealing Ben Ferguson) to wise him up a little, things don’t go as expected. An encounter with a “Knight” who steps out of a stained glass window and introduces Despereaux to the world of books in the castle library, giving the young rodent his raison d’etre. He will become a

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Knight and rescue his damsel in distress - Princess Pea! And the saga unfolds with a melodic score that will remind you a little of Sondheim in the most glorious way.

Every one of the talented performers on this stage will dazzle you with their prodigious gifts. All of them play multiple roles, often in the same scene, as well as play instruments, dance...they bring you to both gentle tears and subtle laughs.

Favorite moments?

Furlough making his slo-mo disco moves during his “We Know Better” number; the beautiful side by side duet “With a Needle and Thread” of Princess Pea and the lowly servant Miggery Sow (silvery soprano Betsy Morgan) as both long to live each other’s life; the shadowed haunted eyes of Roscuro the Rat (a

deeply soulful Eric Petersen) whose fascination with the light tragically draws him down into the darkness; the amazing pompadour of Botticelli (eye-

candy Matt Nuernberger), the Mrs. Doubtfire-like star turn of Curtis Gillen as the inimitable castle cook Louise; copper-haired Ryan Melia

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Four far-flung titles worth celebrating

Those looking for musical diversity need not look further than the four far-flung titles celebrated in my latest roundup of new releases.

Artist: John Wesley Harding Title: Greatest Other People’s Hits (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Bruce Springsteen, Fastball, the Minus Five Tell me more: Singersongwriter John Wesley Harding delivers in full on his delightful new LP “Greatest Other People’s Hits,” a 17-track disc where he covers a diverse field of cuts while joined by a talented field of players who bring these lively reworkings to life. The Minus Five joins Harding for a shimmering take on Pete Seeger’s “Words Words Words”; Fastball helps hit Joseph Egan’s “Star” out of the park via bona fide powerpop perfection; the wistful “Je Suis Venu Te Dire Que Je M’en Vais” reveals a poignant soundscape further enlightened

by Harding’s vocal reading in

French. Other artfully reworked standouts include a sparse take of Bruce Springsteen’s “Jackson Cage,” a teaming with the Universal Thump for a joyful run through George Harrison’s “Wah Wah,” and Americana-styled “Wreck on the Highway,” the latter a live performance where the song’s writer Bruce Springsteen contributes vocals and acoustic guitar. Other guests heard across the album include Lou Reed, Kelly Hogan, and Rick Moody. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Lasers Lasers Birmingham Title: Warning (Lasers Lasers Birmingham) You might like if you enjoy: Phosphorescent, George Jones, Gram Parsons Tell me more: Many of this writer’s favorite artists have issued top-tier releases independently sans the support or bigger recording budgets afforded by working with a successful record label. Add to that list Los Angeles-based

Lasers Lasers Birmingham whose “Warning” is an 11-track album that shines with the cosmic country sound of Gram Parsons even while infused with enough 21stcentury aplomb to make this the artist’s own. Lasers Lasers Birmingham – the moniker for singer-songwriter Alex Owen – wrote the songs in a persona, an experience pushed even further after a near-death experience when he was in a car crash in the mountains of Ojai, CA. The real-world focused lyrics often find the lead character losing control in their life; to be sure the music finds singer-guitarist Owen and a collection of contributing musicians (along with noted producer Jason Soda) firmly in control as they unleash a bold brew blending authentic Americana, folk and rock. The lovely pedal steel-adorned title track, country rocker “After Party After Life,” confessional acoustic nugget “Lead Me On,” breezy “Numbers and Figures” and probing tale “What a Shame” are among

the outstanding songs on “Warning.” Information: https://www.facebook.com/ LasersLasersBirmingham/.

Title: New Songs for the 20th Century Written by: Chris Stamey (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter Tell me more: Written, arranged and produced by dB’s co-founder Chris Stamey, “New Songs for the 20th Century” is a fantastic album. The songs astound as if lifted out of a time machine; to highlight some songs and note others is almost criminal. This rich collection will likely enthrall those familiar with the Great American Songbook. Backed by the ModRec Orchestra, many great musicians bring Stamey’s new songs to life. The beautiful and luxurious “I Don’t Believe in Romance” features singer Caitlin Cary and has the magic of a Burt Bacharach classic; the soulful “What is This Music that I Hear?”

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and “On an Evening Such as This” are both bolstered by singer Kirsten Lambert’s affecting vocals. The jazzy “There’s Not a Cloud in the Sky” and more contemporary “I Am Yours” are among the memorable tracks on disc one. The jazzy “Beneath the Underdog” (featuring Marshall Crenshaw, Don Dixon, and Django Haskins), the beautiful “In Spanish Harlem,” and nuanced “Lover, Can You Hear Me?” bring equal power to the second disc. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Highest Intention Title: Universal Light (Highest Intention Records) You might like if you enjoy: Bob Marley, 311, Andrew Tosh Tell me more: Lovers of reggae music steeped in undeniable rhythms, strong lead vocals, and good vibes will want to get a listen of the debut from San Francisco Bay Area band Highest Intention.

“Universal Light” provides a welcome introduction for the Ben “Down” Lowe-led group, adept at offering up a range of songs. The romance-minded “Ocean,” aptly-titled “Vibes” (complete with an extended instrumental section), tuneful “Riverside,” jubilant “Escape” and horn section-bolstered “Hold Your Own Love” are among the excellent tracks on the disc. Information: highestintentionband.com.

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Kay Ceniceros, Riverside County Supervisor, passed away.

By Desert Star Staff Claremont CA – Kay Ceniceros, Riverside County Supervisor from 1981 to 1996, passed away July 26, 2019, at the age of 81 from Alzheimer’s Disease. She had resided in Claremont for eight years with husband Blair Ceniceros.

Ceniceros was born Kay Sandra McPherson to Ross and Eunice McPherson in 1938. The family moved to Long Beach from Los Angeles at the beginning of WW II. In her youth, Ceniceros read voraciously and excelled in school. She graduated from Long Beach Poly High and entered Occidental College on a scholarship. There she met fellow student Blair, and they were married in 1958. In 1960 they moved to Riverside County where Blair began teaching at Beaumont High School.

In the early 1970s, Ceniceros testified to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors regarding the negative environmental and community impacts of a massive land development proposal in Garner Valley near Lake Hemet. Her energetic but straightforward style and command of the facts attracted notice from Third District Supervisor Clayton Record. Who appointed her to the Riverside County Planning Commission in 1972, and

Ceniceros became the first woman on the commission in its 42-year existence.

Attending the meetings of the California County Planners Association for several years, she was elected First Vice President in 1976 and in 1978 assumed the presidency.

During this time she enrolled at UC Riverside and earned a BA in Urban Studies and then an MA in Public Administration. Ceniceros managed to handle her duties on the planning commission and rigorous coursework in the master’s program while raising three children. In 1979, she resigned from the county planning commission to become a full-time planner for the City of Hemet.

In 1980, she was asked by several community leaders and friends to run for the Third District seat on the Riverside County Board that was to be vacated by Supervisor Record.

Having no experience with elected office, she initially declined. However, she was ultimately convinced to run and beat nine other candidates by a wide margin with the help of many dedicated volunteers.

In January of 1981, Ceniceros was sworn in as the first female supervisor elected to the Riverside County board, paving the way for a board majority of women a few years

later. She quickly developed a reputation as a non-partisan supervisor who helped warring parties find common ground.

She was known for doing her homework—consuming weekly board agendas that typically included over one thousand pages of background reading material. She became an expert in many urban policies and technical areas including flood control, habitat management, air and water quality, waste management, and renewable energy. County staff and proposers of development projects came to learn that they needed to come prepared to answer tough technical questions from Ceniceros about the impacts of their proposals.

She was re-elected three times, one time unopposed, serving 16 years in the office.

Retiring from the Board in 1996, Ceniceros was then hired as Dean of Advancement at Mt. San Jacinto College, where Blair had taught previously. She retired permanently in 1998, and the couple moved to the small mountain community of Idyllwild in 2000. Blair and Kay became active in the local community, playing critical roles in organizing the Mountain Communities Firesafe Council to educate residents and mobilize volunteers to reduce risks of property loss from wildfires. This organization secured millions

of dollars in grant funding and became a model for other regional fire-safe councils.

During her time as a county supervisor, Ceniceros was elected president of the California State Association of Counties. Some of her other appointments included the Task Force on Environmental Law appointed by State Attorney General Evelle Younger in 1973, the U.S. Forest Service’s Regional Advisory Committee in 1975. The National Forest Policy Advisory Committee to oversee development and

implementation of the first forest plans across the nation in 1977 appointed by US Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland.

Moreover, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board serving western San Bernardino County, western Riverside County, and Orange County in 1979 appointed

by Governor Jerry Brown.

Survivors include Kay’s husband Blair Ceniceros, three children Kevin, Bruce, and Lara, and six grandchildren.

Source: Kevin Ceniceros

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Bruni and the PigPen company members makes this 90-minute show seem effortless, but you can see and feel the hardearned results. Choreography

by Jennifer Jancuska is simple yet perfect for the setting. The creative team consists of Scenic Designer Jason Sherwood, Costume Designer Anita Yavich, Lighting Designer Isabella Byrd, Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg, Shadow Sequences and Puppetry Designers Lydia Fine

and Nick Lehane, and Music Director Christopher Jahnke - each one a master in their own right. Finally, kudos to Production Stage Manager

Libby Unsworth for keeping everything spinning like a top.

If you believe in big heroes and small miracles, do yourself a favor and treat

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Pigpen Theatre Co. Returns to San Diego’s Old Globe with New Musical song and dance of Dan Weschler’s Stained Glass Knight, the amazing eyebrows of Arya Shahi’s King Phillip, and Lester’s (Alex Falberg) masterful banjo fingerings. If I missed anyone, I apologize - but I don’t apologize for saying I LOVED this show.

Highest praise for the production values - the seamless co-direction of Marc

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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: TONI EGGEBRAATEN, Esq., 77564 Country Club Drive, #191 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 772-4292 Publish July 17, 24. 31. 2019. DSW19-1189

California Auction Ad Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property Pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Chapter 10. Undersigned will sell items at www.storagetreasure.com sale by competitive bidding ending on 19 August 2019 8 am. Where said property has been stored at which are located at Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon RD, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 County of Riverside, State of California. The following tenants: STEVE HASSON, SALVADOR ESCALERA, JESUS ROJAS, RONALD JONES, ALTA WERCKMAN, JOSE RAMIREZ, SHERRI MILLER, CHRISTY MARTINEZ, SHERRI MILLER, CHRISTY MARTINEZ, BRYAN DE LA CRUZ, RANDY ROBINSON, CHRIS KIRK, JASON MANLEY, KATELYN MARTINEZ-CHAVEZ, DANIEL LEACH, ANTOINETTA CAPALIA, NANCY LUCIA, PAULINE ELLIOTT, LEONARDO GUTIEREZ, NEIL VAN TOL, LIDIANA MACIEL. Items to be sold include but not limited to personal property containing boxes, household items, clothing, and tools. Purchases must be paid at the time with Cash Only. All purchases sold as is and must be removed within 72 hours of the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation up to the time of sale, company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Auction by storagetreasures. com phone: 855-722-8853 nct 2324030 1017 Please print on: 31 July 2019 and 7 August 2019.

DSW19-1206 NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on August 8th, 2019 at 9:00am. Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon RD Desert Hot Springs CA 92240. The undersigned will sell at public auction, the personal property left by the following: Name: STEVE HASSON,SALVADOR ESCALERA, JESUS ROJAS,TANNER JONES, ALTA WERCKMAN, JOSE TAMAYO, CHRISTY MARTINEZ, CHRISTY MARTINEZ, RANDY ROBINSON, CHRIS KIRK, JASON MANLEY, KATELYN MARTINEZ-CHAVEZ, RONALD JONES, CHRISTINA VAZQUEZ, NANCY LUCIA, PAULINE ELLIOTT, LEONARDO GUTIEREZ, NEIL VAN TOL, LIDIANA MACIEL, ANTOINETTA CAPALIA, SHERRI MILLER, SHERRI MILLER, BRYAN DE LA CRUZ, DANIEL LEACH Said property consists of personal property and household items. Said auction will be made pursuant to Sections 21701-21715 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial code, Section 535 of the Penal Code State of California. Terms: CASH ONLY. Desert Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction. The public is invited to attend.

Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS STATE LIC. #: FS863-20-14 P: (800) 838-SOLD (7653) Publication Dates: 1st Publication July 24th, 2019 2nd Publication July 31 2019. DSW19-1200 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gene Stachowski. CASE NO. PRIN1900654 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Gene Stachowski. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Julie Ramler. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Julie Ramler. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 13, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept.

PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 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 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.

Petitioner: Paul S. Parry, 77564 Country Club Drive, Suite 244, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 772-7245.

Publish July 31, August 2, 7, 2019. DSW19-1207

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. COC1907388, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVE., RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

PAMELA FORBES, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: PAMELA FORBES, to Proposed Name: PAMELA FREEDOM FORBES. 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 14, 2019 Time: 8:90am Dept.: C2. The address of the court is 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVE., RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882 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 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated JULY 03, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019. DSW19-1180 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUCCULENT SMITTEN, 2810 CALLE LORETO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DENE LYNN SANDERS, 2810 CALLE LORETO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DENE LYNN SANDERS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910182. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1210 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VISTA VENTANA, 11220 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 1146 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 340, GLENDALE, CA 91202. Full name of registrant RE NOTES INSTRUMENTS & INVESTMENTS, LLC, 8484 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 515, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211/CA Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2017. 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: BRIDGETTLYN OWENS SKELTON, MANGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 26, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201910430. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1209

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DEELITEFULL ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS, 792 E. SPENCER DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PAMMY DEE KALISVAART, 792 EAST SPENCER DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed PAMMY DEE KALISVAART. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910075. 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 AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND ESTATE OF LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, ANDERSON aka LOIE ANDERSON CASE NO. 2019. DSW19-1208 PRIN1802795. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIboth, of: LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA AN- NESS AS S&K LANDSCAPING SERVICES, 74501 DERSON aka LOIE ANDERSON A PETITION FOR 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

PROBATE has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOSE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of GEOVANNY HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ, 74501 California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; FOR PROBATE requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOSE RAFAEL TORRES, 74501 42ND AVE APT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as per- B-8, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; JOSE LUIS TORsonal representative to administer the estate of the RES, 74501 42ND AVE APT B-8, PALM DESERT, decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will CA 92260. Business is conducted by: GENERAL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transwill and any codicils are available for examination in act business under the fictitious business name(s) the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests listed above on 02/01/2019. I declare that all the authority to administer the estate under the Indepen- information in this statement is true and correct. (A dent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority registrant, who declares as true, information which will allow the personal representative to take many he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). actions without obtaining court approval. Before Signed: JOSE GEOVANNY HERNANDEZ GONZAtaking certain very important actions, however, the LEZ, PARTNER. This statement was filed with the personal representative will be required to give no- County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 12, 2019. tice to interested persons unless they have waived Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File notice or consented to the proposed action.) The No. R-201909769. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS independent administration authority will be granted BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE unless an interested person files an objection to YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE the petition and shows good cause why the court OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIshould not grant the authority. A HEARING on the TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE petition will be held on AUGUST 13, 2019 at 8:45AM FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS in Dept PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the granting of the petition, you should appear at NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANthe hearing and state your objections or file written OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON objections with the court before the hearing. Your LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS appearance may be in person or by your attorney. AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1206 of the decedent, you must file your claim with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE court and mail a copy to the personal representative FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIappointed by the court within the later of either (1) NESS AS A CURATED COLLECTION, 5300 E four months from the date of first issuance of letters WAVERLY DR #F22, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. to a general personal representative, as defined in Riverside County; PO BOX 5632, PALM SPRINGS, section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) CA 92263. Full name of registrant: UPTOWN

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PRODUCTIONS LLC, 5300 E WAVERLY DR #F22, PALM SPRINGS CA 922264/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MINDY SUE KING, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910152. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1205 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HIDDEN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, 15500 BUBBBLING WELLS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT HIDDEN SPRINGS MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

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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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1204 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RIVERDALE ESTATES, 51-555 MONROE STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT RIVERDALE MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909912. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1203 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) PALMDALE ESTATES, 51-555 MONROE STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): TRICON/COS PALMDALE

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GP LLC, GENERAL PARNTER OF TRICON/COB PALMDALE LP, C/O COBBLESTONE, 17W220 22ND STREET, SUITE 220, OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181/DE/CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 05/01/2019 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: ERIK D HAGEN, AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on JULY 16, 2019 File No. R-201704205. Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019 DSW19-1202 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RIVERDALE ESTATES, 80 870 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BREIT RIVERDALE MHC LLC, 222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606/DE. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/18. 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: JOSEPH VALANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909918. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-1201

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS LA COCINA DE VICTOR, 19345 NORTH INDIAN CANYON, SUITE A, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; PO BOX 211, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: MIGUEL RAMIREZ QUEZADA, 1560 N PALM CANYON DR, APT 21, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MIGUEL RAMIREZ QUEZADA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910033. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1199 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ELEMENTS REMEDIATION, 13643 LA MESA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELEMENTS RESTORATION INC., 13643 LA MESA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ROBERT JAKE LIGHT, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 11, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909718. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PRANA YOGA & HEALING CENTER, 77200 CALLE ARROBA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELISE ROCHELLE GOLDNER, 77200 CALLE ARROBA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ELISE ROCHELLE GOLDNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 19, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201910098. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DYNAMIC DESIGNS AVN INC., 22824 CRIMSON COURT, CORONA, CA 92883. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DYNAMIC DESIGNS AVN INC., 22824 CRIMSON COURT, CORONA, CA 92883/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7-05-19. 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: DONALD JASON DUNCAN, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909934. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1195 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS KELSO TRANSPORTATION, 83861 OZARK DR, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ATILANO ANAYA ACEVEDO ,83861 OZARK DR, INDIO, CA 92203. Business

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is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ATILANO ANAYA ACEVEDO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 03, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909372. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1194 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) KELSO TRANSPORTATION, 83861 OZARK DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): BERENICE DE LEON ACEVEDO, 83861 OZARK DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203; ATILANO ANAYA ACEVEDO, 83861 OZARK DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203. This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 05/01/2019 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: BERENICE DE LEON ACEVEDO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on JULY 03, 2019 File No. R-201906315. Publish July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019 DSW19-1193 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING EMERL, 51784 LA PONDEROSA DR, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LUIS ESTEBAN ACOSTA GUARDADO, 51784 LA PONDEROSA DR, COACHELLA, CA 92236; ESMERALDA- -GARCIA, 51784 LA PONDEROSA DR, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: LUIS ESTEBAN ACOSTA GUARDADO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909258. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, July 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1192 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS DESERT 2 SEA WHOLESALE, 9141 SILVERSTAR AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County; PO BOX 929, CAMBRIA, CA 93428. Full name of registrant: STEVEN BURNELL JOHNSON, 9141 SILVERSTAR AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: STEVEN BURNELL JOHNSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 02, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909288. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-1191 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS INDIO EATERY; INDIO FOOD TRUCK; INDIO BAR;, INDIO PUB; INDIO FOOD COURT; INDIO BREWERY; INDIO COFFEE HOUSE, INDIO COMEDY CLUB, INDIO HOUSE OF BREWS, INDIO SOCIAL CLUB, INDIO RHYTHM AND BLUES; INDIO TACOS; INDIO LOUNGE, 83085 INDIO BLVD, INDIO. CA 92201. Riverside County; 48674 CASA BLANCA, INDIO, CA 92201. Full name of registrant: OSCAR VAZQUEZ CHAVEZ, 48674 CASA BLANCA, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: OSCAR VAZQUEZ CHAVEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 19, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County

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Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908728. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, July 7, 2019. DSW19-1190 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS I&M CLEANING SERVICES, 13825 LA MESA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIVEL-VALDIVIA, 13825 LA MESA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MARIVEL-VALDIVIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 05, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909444. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, July 7, 2019. DSW19-1188 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DESERT GREENS DISPOSAL, 73533 JAMESON ROAD, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL BRYANT NAVARRO, 73533 JAMESON ROAD, PALM DESERT, CA 92211; PEDRO- -VILLARREAL III, 9035 SILVER STAR AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MICHAEL BRYANT NAVARRO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908999. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, July 7, 2019. DSW19-1187 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EAGLE EXPRESS TRUCKING, 65063 DONOVAN CIRCLE, MECCA, CA 92254. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SALVADOR- -TORRES MENDEZ, 65063 DONOVAN CIRCLE, MECCA, CA 92254. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: SALVADOR- -TORRES MENDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909233. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, July 7, 2019. DSW19-1186

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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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2019. DSW19-1185 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) CASA VACATION HOMES, 1950 E ANDREAS RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): WILLIAM DALE MORGNER, 69288 CASCADES CT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 4/4/2016 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: WILLIAM DALE MOGNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on July 02, 2019 File No. R-201604289. Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2019 DSW19-1184 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ICC INVESTMENT COMPANY; ICC SHIPPING COMPANY; ICC ENERGY- OIL COMPANY; ICC AGRICULTURE COMPANY; ICC DEFENSE COMPANY; ICC PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY; ICC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 16815 VIA CORTO WEST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ICC INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., 16815 VIA CORTO WEST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ALAN- -INN, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 10, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201909627. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2019. DSW19-1183 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHEA’S NOODLE SHACK, 82152 W HELIO CT, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: JOHN- -CHEA, 82152 W HELIO CT, INDIO, CA 92201; BRIANA- -CHEA, 82152 W HELIO CT, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: JOHN- -CHEA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 24, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908918. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). July 17, 24, 31, July 7, 2019. DSW19-1182 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SAM’S APARTMENTS, 71418 SAN GORGONIO RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270.

Riverside County; P. O. BOX 13355, PALM DESERT, CA 92255. Full name of registrant SEYED- -HANI, 71418 SAN GORGONIO RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270; AZAR- -HANI, 71418 SAN GORGONIO RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/26/2019. 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: SEYED- -HANI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 09, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909588. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2019. DSW19-1181

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PALM SPRINGS HEALING CENTER, 2145 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, SUITE 5, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SCOTT STEPHEN REDFERN, 2145 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SUITE 5, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262; MICAHEL FRANCIS BOYER, 2145 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY SUITE 5, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTERNSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JULY 1, 2019. 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: SCOTT STEPHEN REDFERN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201909228. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS APN: 641071008 TS No: CA08000048-19-1 TO FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE No: 1045485 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The

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above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 9, 2017. 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 August 28, 2019 at 09:00 AM, Auction. com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 9, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0097037, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by ROSALIO BARRAGAN AND HILDA BARRAGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, FOR THEIR JOINT LIVES, WITH THE REMAINDER TO THE SURVIVOR OF THEM, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66100 GRANADA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-4504 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $43,404.21 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800004819-1. 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. Date: July 10, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000048-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Number 62018, Pub Dates: 07/24/2019, 07/31/2019, 08/07/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1196

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested by Border Patrol

By Desert Star Staff CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported aggravated sex offender this past Saturday.

On July 27, at around 7:30 a.m., agents assigned to the Calexico Station observed a man suspected of illegally entering the U.S. approximately 12 miles east of the Calexico West Port of Entry. Agents responded to the area and arrested the man and transported him to the Calexico Station for immigration and criminal history screening.

Border Patrol agents conducted records checks, which revealed that the man, later identified as Gregorio Neri-Basilio, a 36-yearold Mexican national, was convicted on three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child on July 13, 2004, out of Utah County, Utah. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison for his crimes.

Additionally, Neri was removed from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 24, 2005, as an aggravated felon.

Neri is being held in federal custody pending

further criminal prosecution.

In the fiscal year 2019, El Centro Sector Border

Patrol agents have arrested and removed 19 individuals either convicted or wanted

on sexual assault charges after they entered the United States illegally.

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El Paso and Juarez: One City Interrupted By Tough Border

By Desert Star Staff EL PASO, Texas – People in El Paso and Juarez often regard their communities as one big city.

But recent research confirms that the hardening of the U.S.-Mexico border is getting in the way of that.

A recently released survey of citizen perception confirms deep and longstanding ties that span the border – including huge percentages of people with family, friends and commercial connections.

Maria Covernali, executive director of Familias Triunfadoras (Successful Families) in San Elizario, Texas, was one of those who went door-to-door for the survey.

She says the survey found a lot of folks from El Paso who had problems doing things such as accessing medical care because of border security.

“They go to Juarez to get medicines, to see the doctors, because they don’t have any insurance here,” she relates.

“A lot of them answered that ‘we are afraid to cross the border, but we have to.’”

U.S. policy has long made it hard to cross from Juarez.

But the Trump administration has cited what it describes as “an invasion” of migrants to justify intense pressure on anyone coming north.

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo is a Republican, and has supported many administration policies. But he compares El Paso and Juarez to a single city-state – such as those in pre-modern Italy.

Margo says he often has a hard time conveying the reality of what border life is like to folks in Washington.

“To convey what our thoughts and issues are on a local basis that seem to

Maria Covernali took part in a huge survey of attitudes about the region in Juarez and El Paso.

(Dan Heyman) be distorted on a national basis with the rhetoric that’s not necessarily reflective of what is actually happening here,” he states.

Margo remarked on one result from the survey, a surprisingly high number of people maintaining homes on both sides of the line.

He also said El Paso could benefit from increasing the number of Juarez residents who could come to El Paso to shop.

migrant detention centers. At least five migrant children have died while in U.S. custody.

Arias said North Carolina legislators should be working to ensure migrant children and all children in the state - are healthy and safe.

“American moms reject President Trump’s immigration policies and we will continue to raise our voice,” she said.

“Most of all, we really need to think of this as our kids. This is not just the kids on the border; this is impacting all kids.”

The American Association of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement noting the harmful physical and mental health impacts of detaining children, and recommending children should never be detained, nor should they be separated from a parent.

the line to rescue people in dire situations,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Ryan J. Scudder.

“Thankfully, these two migrants did not fall victim to the severe heat conditions in which the callous smugglers left them in.”

The rescued men were a 21-year-old and 15-year-old, both Mexican nationals.

Moms Protest ICE Raids, Family Separation’s Devastating Effect on Children

By Desert Star Staff RALEIGH, N.C. —

Amid President Donald Trump’s announcement of

an increase in nationwide ICE raids and immigration

arrests this month, mothers and activists have mobilized across the state to protest the detention and separation of thousands of migrant children from their families.

Durham resident Shelia Arias of the organization Moms Rising said the trauma and psychological impact family separation has on children cannot be overstated.

“And then we think about with the children that are in camps that don’t even speak the language, they don’t even know how to communicate,” Arias said. “They come from very, very hard backgrounds, and so it hits home. It’s really hard to think about those kinds of things.”

Recent news reports have highlighted unsanitary conditions, disease and extreme overcrowding at

By Desert Star Staff CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector rescued two suspected illegal aliens in the desert west of Calexico on Sunday.

The incident occurred at around 12:10 p.m. when Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue Team (BORSTAR) made contact with two abandoned migrants in the Yuha Desert approximately 29 miles west of the Calexico West Port of Entry.

On July 27, 2019, the government of Mexico received a 911 emergency call of two males lost in the desert. Government of Mexico contacted the El Centro Sector Border Patrol Foreign Operations Branch (FOB) and

provided global positioning satellite (GPS) coordinates of the distress call. FOB was advised that a Mexican Military helicopter and Grupo BETA had searched and were continuing to comb the Yuha Desert on the Mexican side of the border.

At this point, BORSTAR was activated to search the Yuha Desert in the United States side of the border. BORSTAR is a highly trained special operations group designed to not only rescue but also provide advanced medical care in the field. The El Centro Sector has ten agents assigned to the team, which are used to respond to these type of daring rescues.

On July 28, 2019, when temperatures reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the

BORSTAR agents hiked the rugged terrain not accessible by vehicle. BORSTAR searched for several hours carrying medical bags and rescue equipment in search of the two men. At approximately 12:10 p.m., BORSTAR found the two men under the shade of desert shrubs suffering from severe dehydration. Both

men were treated in the field with intravenous saline bags administered by the team.

GPS coordinates were then relayed to an air ambulance for extraction of the victims.

BORSTAR turned over the individuals to an air ambulance for further medical treatment.

“BORSTAR knowingly puts their own wellbeing on

Family separation can cause serious psychological damage to migrant children. (Adobe Stock)

Deserted Migrants in Yuha Desert Rescued by BORSTAR Team

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Westchester Playhouse Launches a Triumphant “Blithe Spirit” Production

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association The Westchester Playhouse, home of the Kentwood Players is celebrating 70 continuous years of presenting quality theatrical entertainment to audiences of LA’s Westside.

It’s an enviable track record in the face of today’s mortality rate when it comes to theatrical presentations in today’s shrinking entertainment markets.

The greatest playwright of the English speaking world was William Shakespeare.

Four Hundred years later, Sir Noel Coward became a master playwright/actor/ director of the 20th century who, along with the equally great 19th century author/ playwright Oscar Wilde, best understood the uniqueness of their English society with its quirks, tics, high and low historical water marks, that defines the English theatre to this day.

I believe it’s safe to say that Coward’s plays: “Blithe Spirt”, his deliciously entertaining take on British comedy plays of veddy, veddy, drawing-room, comedy of manners style, and his achingly poignant romantic drama of “Brief Encounter,” are but two classic examples of his power to touch audiences.

The Kentwood Players have once again tapped the directorial gifts of Gail Berardi who delivers another winning production of fast-paced, energetic, hilarious, British comedy that is lovingly spiced with farce elements in her production of “Blithe Spirit.”

Kentwood audiences will fondly remember her staging of “Present Laughter” a couple of season ago, as do I. As gifted a director as Ms. Berardi is, and she is very talented indeed, she doesn’t however, work the magic all by herself. She will quickly mention how blessed she is to have such a fabulous ensemble cast where everyone is on the same wave-length. But more about the director’s vision and the performances of the excellent cast later.

Playwright Coward lovingly pokes his playwright fingers into the eyes of upper crust, English society in an effort for others to better understand these ‘crazy Englishmen who love to go out in the noon day sun’ (with apologies to Rudyard Kipling). We may speak the same language but culturally we’re accents and societies apart. While we’re rugged individualism and optimistically driven, the British are tradition and discipline oriented. www.desertstarweekly.com

However, both views have supporters and both are worth a look-see when the opportunity is presented.

“Blithe Spirit” has continued to be a smash hit comedy since it first premiered on the London and Broadway stages in 1941. The hilarious supernatural comedy with tones of farce centers on fussy and cantankerous socialite and successful novelist Charles Condomine (Michael Hovance), who invites the village’s eccentric “kooky” medium Madame Arcati (deliciously played

by Joanna Churgin) to his home to conduct a séance, in the hope of gathering material for his next book.

The scheme, however, backfires during the séance when his annoying and temperamental, deceased first wife Elvira, (impishly played by Jessica Plotin) is accidently summoned from the ‘other side.” Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife, Ruth (Megan Blakeley a captivating, stunning brunette) who cannot see or hear Elvira during the séance or afterwards.

Also involved in the plan to have Madame Arcati conduct her séance is family physician and friend Dr. Bradman (George Kondreck) and Mrs. Bradman (Michele Selin).

Kelsey Weinstein plays the easily rattled but eager maid Edith, who turns in a little gem of a comedy performance.

Coward’s plotline and characters in “Blithe Spirit” have become the progenitor for numerous movies and plays over the years that feature comedy stories concerning the supernatural where only select characters can see and hear the “ghosts”. The more modern movie with this

Madam Arcati describes her ability to reach the spirit world. Photo by Shari Barrett “McGuffin-like plot-point is the 1978 comedy “Heaven Can Wait”, starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.

And, more recently, “Ghost” with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in 1990. Anyone not familiar with those references are probably too young to appreciate well written, stage plays and movies.

Therefore, I recommend TCM or streaming Netflix as homework assignments.

Besides being informative they are highly entertaining.

Going to my memory book of memorable performances of actors who have performed in “Blithe Spirit” over the years Megan Blakeley is the best “Ruth” I have ever seen. She brilliantly grabs that character; ingests her DNA and then delivers a mesmerizing performance where it’s difficult to not keep one’s eyes on her all the time she’s on-stage. Noel Coward called those gifts “star quality.”

Professional credits pour

out of her performance.

Timing is a gift. It can’t be taught. Either you have it or you don’t. Ms. Blakeley, definitely has it and an acting skill-set along with a broad range in the bargain. I found her Ruth performance to be flawless.

This entire production makes for a delightful evening in the theatre, and a theatre treat not to be missed.

Kudos also go to the nuanced performances of Michael Hovance as Charles Condomine, Joanna Churgin as Madame Acarti, and Jesicca Plotin as Elvira.

Director Gail Bernardi’s vision of bringing together talented and inventive performers and then orchestrating their performances into a terrific ensemble evening is the hallmark of gifted directors. Her direction is seamless in its execution. The Westchester Playhouse is fortunate to have Ms. Bernardi in its cadre of directors.

The Playhouse also is known for its technical mastery. In the technical department the creative team led by director Bernardi, features a functional set design by George Kondreck that allow plenty of space for the cast magic to take place along with the show’s special effects.

Lighting designer Michael Thorpe, Sound designer Susan Stangl, Costume designer Diana Mann, and co-designer Maria Cohen comprise the technical disciplines.

The impressive production is produced by Susan Goldman Weisbarth who also is the Lobby Designer for “Blithe Spirit”.

The production is stage managed by Grecco Bray.

“Blithe Spirit” performs at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles, and runs through August 24, 2019.

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