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“Happy Birthday to U.S.” On America’s Birthday, It’s Time to Ask: Where Do We Want to Go from Here?

By Quint Studer Independence Day is here and this year we celebrate our country’s 244th birthday.

America is in a time of major transition and transformation right now. We are facing a

public health crisis, along with challenges in our economy and a powerful social justice movement. Together these events have shaken our nation’s foundations. We have no doubt lost a lot during this

difficult time. But because birthdays are a time to look back and reflect on what has gone well and what has not, this 4th of July I have been asking the question: Where do we go from here?

By Desert Star Staff Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of acting as a pimp for deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested. She was charged by the FBI in relation to the late financier’s alleged sex-trafficking operation.

Maxwell was arrested in Bedford, New Hampshire, on Thursday morning, according to law enforcement sources that spoke with the media.

She is expected to appear in the federal court on Thursday to face charges of perjury and conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse children.

Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex-

trafficking charges.

Maxwell’s arrest was confirmed by the FBI shortly after media outlets reported on the story, citing law enforcement sources.

In a six-count indictment, she was charged with conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts.

Maxwell allegedly assisted, facilitated and contributed to Epstein’s abuse of underage girls as young as 14, helping the convicted sex predator groom his victims as far back as 1994, according to the sixcount indictment filed against her in Manhattan federal court.

“In some instances, Maxwell was present for and

participated in the sexual abuse of minor victims,” the indictment states.

Maxwell has remained largely out of the public eye since Epstein’s mysterious death in August, a month after he was arrested in New Jersey on federal charges of sex trafficking. The 58-year-old socialite, daughter of media baron and alleged Israeli spy Robert Maxwell, is also a codefendant in a number of civil cases Epstein’s victims have brought against his estate.

Her whereabouts had been the subject of much speculation in recent months.

A photograph leaked to the

The good news is, we get to decide on the answer. We have great opportunity as we rebuild. As I continue working with cities and towns across the nation, I see so many reasons to believe that America

will rise stronger than before.

What I have seen is that we are taking charge of our future one community at a time. Instead of waiting for government to “fix” things for us, we are working locally to find solutions and reinvent Continues on Page 8

Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of grooming girls for Jeffrey Epstein

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U.S. House Votes on Historic D.C. Statehood Bill

By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. - Spurred on by recent antiracism protests around the country, today the U.S. House is voting to make the District of Columbia the 51st state.

The historic vote is the first on the issue since 1993, and seeks to correct what is seen as a longtime injustice rooted in racism, according to Monica Hopkins - executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, D.C. She points out that the 700,000 mostly Black residents have never had voting representation in Congress.

At the same time, Congress has complete authority over the District - and can even veto City Council moves, as when President Donald Trump ordered the National Guard to dominate recent protesters at the White House, against the D.C. mayor’s wishes.

“The entire nation’s focusing in on these protests

in D.C,” says Hopkins. “And how, you know, that the Trump administration came down with a heavy hand really highlighted the inequity of living without representation.”

The bill is likely to pass the House, but faces opposition from Senate Republicans, who claim the District is too corrupt and financially dependent on the federal government to be a state. White House officials have said the president would veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.

Hopkins says the voting repression of D.C. residents stems from white supremacy. Black men in the District got the right to vote during Reconstruction, but as they became more politically powerful, Congress removed that right in 1890.

Hopkins says the idea back then was to use D.C. as a model to disenfranchise all Black Americans.

“Some of the southern

Residents of Washington, D.C., have no voting representation in Congress, despite paying the highest federal taxes per capita in the nation. (Adobe Stock) sharecropping owners said that they should strip the right to vote away from Black individuals across the nation, that this should be the law of the land,” says Hopkins. “And while it is not the law of the land

in the rest of the nation, it still is the law of the land here in D.C.” D.C. residents pay the highest federal taxes per capita in the United States, according to the D.C. Statehood Commission. The group also

notes that the District receives almost 30% of its budget from the federal government, which is less than five other states.

Support for this reporting was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

How to Attract Positive Energy in a Negatively Charged World Written by Serina Aramaki The current atmosphere seems charged with more negativity than positivity.

The airwaves, newspapers, and online channels are rife with news of the coronavirus pandemic, violence, corruption, discrimination, a widening wealth gap, and an alarming rise in homelessness. And the invective spewed on social media is just one reflection of the troubling and destructive effect that we have collectively, albeit unconsciously, created by allowing this negativity to influence us- the emergence of BEST FEATURE FILM 17th Angel Film Awards 2020 Monaco International Film Festival

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an increasingly angry, fearful, disillusioned, and divided society. Yet, it is our individual choices in thought and deed that have created the negative state we are in today. Likewise, it is our own efforts that can reverse that trend to create happier lives for ourselves and the collective whole.

With so many negative energies barraging us, the first step in repelling them and attracting positive energies instead is to understand their existence. The world is filled with many subtle energies that are created by our thoughts.

Every individual on Earth has thousands of thoughts every day, and those thoughts trigger energetically charged emotions that transmit to our subtle energy fields. According to psychologist Robert Plutchik, there are eight basic emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, Surprise, Anticipation, Anger, and Trust. Although we cannot see the energetic patterns of these emotions, which are both positive and negative, we should be aware that they are eddying in the subtle energy fields that surround everyone and conduct ourselves accordingly.

The universal Law of Attraction states that like attracts like. If we think destructive thoughts and act unkindly, similar energies will be drawn to us, and we will experience more destruction and hatefulness. If we think constructive, benevolent thoughts and act with love and kindness, positive energies will be drawn to us, and we will be happier. But, as is often the case, it is easier said than done and requires a conscious, mindful effort.

The new movie, “The Real Exorcist,” a supernatural drama based on the book by Ryuho Okawa, the founder of the global spiritual movement, Happy Science, explores the concrete, realistic steps we can take to attract positive energies. In the film, a curious young man by the name of Isamu apprentices with Sayuri, a coffeeshop waitress who uses her spiritual powers to help customers troubled by supernatural phenomena.

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two basic methods for attracting positive energies that we can all employ:

best to take responsibility for everything that happens in our lives, the good and the bad, because that attitude will 1. Correct Your Mind draw more positive energies and Your Lifestyle to us. When we acquire a The simplest way to start state of mind that assumes practicing this is to do one responsibility for everything good deed a day and to think we experience (“The sky is and speak rightful words. This blue is because of me.”), our may sound easy, but even if mind expands its capacity. you think you always do good We gain the confidence to for others, when you really know the right path and not think about it, you may realize be swayed by others’ opinions you don’t do it every single and actions. Once again, the day. Constantly thinking and universal Law of Attraction speaking rightful words is comes into play bringing difficult, as well. Every day, we responsible people to an speak or think negative things accountable mind, wise people without realizing it. What kind to a calm mind, and positive of thought came to your mind outcomes to a positive mind. when you first woke up this Our mind works like a morning? What did you say magnet and attracts that or think when your partner or which it imagines. When we child was grumpy at breakfast? refine our thoughts, correct Most of us have some kind of our words and actions, negative thoughts throughout and take responsibility for the day, so becoming aware our experiences, we invite of those thoughts and trying positive outcomes. Try to use rightful words instead these two methods every is an excellent place to start. day for a month, and you If you have said something will begin to realize more hurtful, admit your mistake positive occurrences and and apologize for it. happier days for you and In Japan, there is a saying the world around you. called “Ichinichi Isshou,” Serina Aramaki is the which means, “Live as if it’s Director of Production and your last day.” Reflect on your Distribution for HS Productions’ thoughts and deeds at the “The Real Exorcist,” an awardend of each day and forgive winning film about a café yourself and others for any waitress who works on the side misdeeds, for it is essential to help save people’s souls. not to carry your regret or any Leading the box office in Japan hatred over to the next day. for five consecutive weeks, the film has won 46 awards 2. Don’t Blame Others from 7 countries to date. It is or Your Conditions scheduled to open in select When we are denied by theaters in North America on someone or when we fail at August 7, 2020, and will be something, we tend to blame available on VOD September others for our failure- our 1. Find out more at https:// parents, co-workers, school, realexorcistmovie.com/ company, etc. However, it is www.desertstarweekly.com

Legacy Square receives $25.4 million from CA Strategic Growth Council

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and regional leaders are celebrating the formal approval of a $25.4 million award from the California Strategic Growth Council, which helps to further the City of Santa Ana’s vision for creating inclusive and sustainable housing along transportation corridors, integrating health, wellness, and active living.

Funding from the award will be leveraged to create a transit-oriented, multipurpose, affordable housing development adjacent to a future Orange County Streetcar station located at Santa Ana Boulevard and French Street. The development, known as Legacy Square, will replace two underutilized buildings owned by the Santa Ana United Methodist Church with high-quality affordable apartment homes and flexible space, bringing new investment to downtown Santa Ana. “I think from the perspective of Santa Ana United Methodist Church, the repurposing of this property represents honoring the legacy of those who have been faithful in the past, while creating a new legacy for those in the future,” said Douglas P. Gillen, Chairman of the Board, Santa Ana United Methodist Church.

The contemporary and mission revival design of Legacy Square will complement the surrounding neighborhood helping to revitalize downtown Santa Ana. The award includes funding for urban greening projects in the surrounding neighborhood including new street trees and a pocket park on Mortimer Street where it meets Santa Ana Boulevard.

Together these elements will promote a diverse and thriving community.

“We are honored to have the support of the California Strategic Growth Council in building a healthy community that provides long-term opportunities for residents and businesses,” said Santa Ana Mayor Miguel A. Pulido. “The Legacy Square Development will bring much-needed affordable housing options,

new transit opportunities, and infrastructure improvements to residents of Santa Ana.” Legacy Square will be 100 percent affordable, featuring 93 beautiful apartment homes, more than 1,750 square feet of ground-level flexible space, and a 3,800 square foot community center to serve as a neighborhood hub for events and activities. The community will provide housing for individuals and families with household incomes ranging from 30 to 60 percent of the area median income, with 33 apartment homes set-aside for permanent supportive housing. Mercy House will provide comprehensive supportive services, focusing on economic mobility and overall well-being.

“This is an amazing project on so many levels,

from its beautiful design to addressing critical needs,” said Larry Haynes, Executive Director of Mercy House.

“Not only are we ending the homelessness of some very vulnerable people, but also we are addressing an immediate local need for affordable housing for larger families. We are so honored to be National CORE’s partner on this project and many others to come!”

The total award amount for Legacy Square is $25,431,865 with the following allocation: housing ($15 million), transportation and public improvements ($9,997,865 – includes $8 million for Metrolink signal improvement, and programs ($434,000).

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FICO Announces New Credit Scoring Method

By Janice Gough Your financial ability to re-build your life and business depends on how your history of managing credit is.

FICO score is important because the score you create gives lenders a fast, objective measurement of your credit risks. FICO scores are used to determine the amount of interest you will pay for loans, the costs associated with all insurance products, employment acceptability, trustworthiness for public office and effects so many areas of our lives and what it cost us to own anything.

Your score depends of five different categories of credit performance: payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%), credit mix (10%). The scores range from 300 to 850 and obviously the higher the score, the cheaper the interest rate offered. FICO stands for Fair Issac Company, who is the company providing the data.

Recently FICO has developed a new way to assess Americans to an arbitrary number with the launch of the FICO Resilience Index.

By analyzing your credit history, the Resilience Index supposedly measures your ability to financially weather a whole bunch of disasterousthings happening to you at once. The new system will rank credit consumers on scale of 1-99; with 1 being a literal billionaire who could lose hundreds of millions of dollars and still live like a king for a thousand years; and 99 being a guy all-in on a startup making building luxury vehicles without a set plan.

The index might seem like the desperate actions of an unnecessary institution trying to justify its existence in turbulent times, but FICO claims it will allow folks with low scores to access credit that they might not otherwise get.

It turns out there are tens of millions of consumers that have lower FICO scores, below 700, that do relatively well in a recession. FICO is clearly quite proud to have devised a new way to score people after 64 years of business.

“For the very first time, we can help lenders and consumers identify those who are going to be more sensitive to the downturn and those that are going to be just fine.”

This new index uses data from over 70 million consumers to predict who is better positioned to withstand economic shocks, like a global pandemic or the entire planet seeing the threat of recession.

The occasional delinquency, which would tank your regular FICO score, is not given as much weight in

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the Resilience Index, as long as you have money in your accounts. In other words: you can have some delinquency and not have that counted as in the past. It is so easy to forget a credit card payment, but most people do not forget their major payments. If you have a lot of money in your account, you probably are not missing loan payments that often.

However, when credit is refused due to a couple of late pays, it is very frustrating and now that most of us are struggling with knowing what day it is, staying on top of everything is difficult and “late pays” can happen.

FICO will happily distribute your private information for free to any lenders who want to take a peep. But there is not yet a way for consumers to check their own resilience score.

For those who own small

businesses, another score is compiled by Dun and Bradstreet, referred to as your Paydex score, which is rated 1-100. The importance of building a score up to 100 is that, the Small Business Administration who oversees SBA loans uses the Paydex score to determine their offer

(Interest rates and terms). The benefit for businesses is that the loans can be larger, longer, and the lowest interest rates.

Interest rates are low now, but who knows what the future will bring!

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MSWD Approves Map for Election by Division

By Desert Star Staff DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – On June 24, 2020, the Mission Springs Water

District (MSWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a final map splitting the MSWD service boundary

into five (5) divisions. This move transitions MSWD elections from at-large to by-division elections.

MSWD migrated to division elections to preempt any possible threat of litigation.

Division elections will be effective starting with the November 2020 elections.

Until then, the current MSWD Directors will continue to serve at-large representing the entire service area, which includes Desert Hot Springs, North Palm Springs and unincorporated areas of Riverside County.

Three (3) of the five (5) divisions on the Board are up for election in 2020.

Those are Division 2 (Randy Duncan), Division 3 (Russ Martin), and Division 4 (Ivan Sewell). The remaining divisions, Division 1 (Nancy Wright) and Division 5 (Steve Grasha), will be up for election in 2022. Voters will vote for only one candidate from within their own division, also known as a district.

In order to comply with the California Voting Rights Act, many cities, school districts, water districts, and other special districts are switching from at-large elections to by-division elections. In March 2019, the Board of Directors passed a Resolution of Intention to initiate procedure for establishing and implementing election by-division (Resolution 2019-06). Various public hearings were held starting in January 2020 to gather public input where draft maps were subsequently created and shared with two additional public hearings.

The process culminated with the adoption of a final map and Ordinance 2020-2.

For more information or to view the final map, please visit: www. mswd.org/districting

745 New Cases Reported Wednesday In Riverside County NBC PS - Taylor Martinez Riverside County health officials reported 745 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases since Tuesday and six additional deaths, bringing the county’s totals to 18,041 cases and 463 deaths.

Here are the numbers for the Coachella Valley city-by-city: Desert Hot Springs: 284 cases, 2 deaths. Cathedral City: 649 cases, 5 deaths.

Palm Springs: 319 cases, 16 deaths. Rancho Mirage: 105 cases, 11 deaths. Palm Desert: 407 cases, 29 deaths. Indian Wells: 22 cases, no deaths.

La Quinta: 282 cases, 11 deaths. Indio: 1,371 cases, 30 deaths. Coachella: 1,140 cases, 11 deaths. Thousand Palms: 50 cases, no deaths.

Bermuda Dunes: 46 cases, 1 death. Thermal: 77 cases, no deaths. Mecca: 177 cases, 5 deaths. North Shore:

63 cases, 1 death. Oasis: 112 cases, no deaths. Sky Valley: 10 cases, no deaths.

Cabazon: 17 cases, 1 death.

Anza: 6 cases, no deaths Currently, 417 people are hospitalized countywide and receiving treatment for COVID-19 symptoms, 117 of whom are in intensive care units. Some of the infirm are from Mexico and Imperial County, according to the Riverside County Emergency

Management Department.

The number of documented patient recoveries stands at 8,046.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to get tested, with or without symptoms, to identify where the disease is currently present in the community and where it is not. Testing continues to be an integral focus, as more residents visit more businesses. Visit www. rivcoph.org/coronavirus/

testing for more information on testing locations and how to make an appointment.

Riverside County has the second-highest number of cases and deaths statewide after Los Angeles.

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Twitch suspends Trump’s account as Reddit bans his supporters’ biggest community

By Desert Star Staff On the same day streaming platform Twitch suspended Donald Trump’s account for violating their hateful conduct policy, social networking site Reddit has shut down its largest group supportive of the president.

The subreddit ‘The_ Donald’ was the most popular community devoted to supporters of the president and included more than 790,000 users, who often used the space to post political memes and videos. Reddit executives have accused the group of targeting and harassing individuals and consistently breaking its conduct rules.“Reddit is a place for community and belonging, not for attacking people,” the company’s Chief Executive Steve Huffman told reporters on Monday.

As expected, Reddit has banned The_Donald.

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doxing police officers to thrive. pic.twitter.com/Z8APcqXKGd — TheDonald. win (@thedonaldreddit) June 29, 2020 Reddit also banned multiple other accounts for violating their policies, though some have accused the company of using a mass ban to cover up a bias against the Trump community. “Reddit’s ban [of] a bunch of mostly irrelevant subreddits (apart from ChapoTrapHouse) is just cover to ban r/The_Donald, which was the largest proMAGA community on the Internet,” tweeted YouTuber and Human Events Managing Editor Ian Miles Cheong.

This is so pathetic. Reddit has capitulated to the moral panic and effectively upended the entire content moderation structure that made Reddit popular in the first place.

As usual, the cry-bullies screaming “harassment” and “abuse” get their way https://t.co/hSBpAzu5Ii — Michael Tracey (@ mtracey) June 29, 2020 Twitch flagged and removed multiple pieces of

content from the president as hateful – some of which is incredibly old, including a rebroadcast of Trump’s kickoff rally, in which he infamously claimed that many illegal immigrants are the “worst” Mexico has to offer, like rapists.

“Like anyone else, politicians on Twitch must adhere to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

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content, and will take action on content reported to us that violates our rules,” a Twitch spokesperson said.

Twitch promised last week to be more active in policing accounts, following numerous allegations of harassment against streamers.

Unlike the subreddit ‘The_Donald’, the Twitch account, which was launched in October, was officially connected to the president

and used to stream campaign events and rallies.

Twitch banned @ realDonaldTrump’s account on the same day Reddit banned his supporter’s community. It appears there is coordinated political censorship happening in Silicon Valley... Time to get serious about protecting free speech. #Section230 — Lance Gooden (@ Lancegooden) June 29, 2020

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Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth Packages

By Desert Star Staff CALEXICO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized packages filled with methamphetamine in two separate events over the weekend.

The first incident occurred on Friday at approximately 1:05 p.m., when a Remote Video Surveillance Operator received a call from an employee from the solar panels located approximately seven miles west of the Calexico West Downtown Port of Entry. The caller stated that he had found a backpack in the fenced in property of the solar panels.

Agents responded to the area and made contact with the solar panel employee who directed the agent to the

abandoned backpack. The agent opened the backpack and found several packages that appeared to be narcotics.

A canine detection team was requested to respond to the area. When the team arrived, the canine immediately alerted to the backpack. The agent seized the backpack and transported the narcotics to the El Centro Border Patrol Station for processing.

At the station, the contents inside the packages tested positive for methamphetamine, with a weight of 6.9 pounds and an estimated street value of $11,400.

The narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The second incident

occurred on Sunday at approximately 3:50 p.m., when a Remote Video Surveillance System operator notified agents of a package being thrown over the International Border wall from Mexico into the United States.

An agent responded to the location and discovered one taped wrapped kettlebell shaped package just west of the Calexico West Downtown Port of Entry and near First Street. The agent seized and transported the package back to the Calexico Border Patrol Station.

At the station, the contents inside the package tested positive for methamphetamine, with a weight of 2.26 pounds, and an estimated

street value of $4,294.

There has been multiple kettlebell meth seizures this month, here are the links to some of the previous incidents; 6-10-2020 Kettlebell Meth Seizure, 6-8-2020 Kettlebell Meth Seizure and 6-4-2020 Kettlebell Meth Seizure.

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NILAND, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized methamphetamine on two separate events over the weekend.

The first incident occurred on Saturday at 11 a.m., when a man driving a white 1998 Chevrolet Silverado approached the Highway 111 checkpoint for inspection. A Border Patrol canine detection

Border Patrol Apprehends Sex Offender

By Desert Star Staff OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a man Sunday night previously convicted of a sexual offense.

The incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m., when Remote Video Surveillance System operators notified agents in the area of a man suspected of illegally entering the United States approximately 29 miles west of the Calexico

West Downtown Port of Entry. Agents responded to the location and arrested the man. Agents conducted an immigration and criminal history screening in the field before transporting him to the El Centro Station.

Records checks revealed that the man, a 32-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, had a conviction on June 13, 2019, for “Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree” out of Albany, Oregon. The

man was sentenced to 30 days confinement and five years probation for his conviction.

The man had been previously removed from the United States on May 26, 2020.

The man is being held in federal custody pending further criminal prosecution.

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Border Patrol Agents Rescue Distressed Illegal Alien CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S.

Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued an illegal alien Saturday evening in the desert east of Calexico.

At approximately 9:10 p.m., El Centro Sector Communications Dispatch notified Calexico Station agents of a distress call made by an individual who illegally crossed the international boundary in the desert area 15 miles east of Calexico. The illegal alien stated that he was lost and

team alerted to the vehicle.

Agents sent the vehicle to secondary inspection for further investigation.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and revealed several packages hidden inside the gas tank. The substance inside the packages tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine.

The man, a 45-yearold United States citizen, the vehicle and gas tank were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The total weight and value of the narcotics will be determined by the DEA as the packages were leaking powdered crystal inside the gas tank.

The second incident occurred Sunday at 2:12 p.m., when a man driving a blue 2007 Ford Explorer approached the Highway 86 checkpoint for inspection. A Border Patrol canine detection team alerted to the vehicle.

Agents sent the vehicle to secondary inspection for further investigation.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and revealed a total of 19 packages hidden inside the vehicle’s spare tire. The substance inside the packages tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine.

The total weight of the narcotics came out to 54.5 pounds with a total estimated street value of $103,550.

The man, a 41-yearold Mexican citizen, the vehicle and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Agents performing their assigned duties in the area responded to the location to begin searching for the man.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. agents located the lost 25-yearold Mexican man and requested Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to conduct a medical evaluation. EMS personnel cleared the man and agents transported the illegal alien to the rally point for processing.

The man was expelled back to Mexico.

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press appeared to show her at an In-N-Out Burger fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles in late August.

Victims have pointed to Maxwell as not only a procurer of young girls for Epstein and

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his famous friends, but also an enthusiastic participant in the sexual abuse itself.

Perhaps aware her arrest was imminent, Maxwell sought earlier this month to have court records from an earlier defamation case against her by Epstein victim

Virginia Roberts Giuffre kept under seal. “The sealed testimony or summaries may inappropriately influence potential witnesses or alleged victims,” her lawyer told a federal judge.

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profile political and celebrity figures who were subsequently embroiled in the underage sex trafficking scandal.

Former Israeli spy Ari Ben-Menashe has claimed Maxwell was a Mossad agent like her father and that the pair used underage girls as bait

to blackmail world leaders.

Giuffre partially confirmed this in a 2015 affidavit. She explained that Epstein asked her to “describe sex” with the powerful people she was set up with so that they would be “in his pocket” and he would “have something on them.”

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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider an application for the development of a new 2,497 square foot convenience store.

The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday July 14, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit No. 19-17 and Conditional Use Permit No. 19-12 LOCATION: The project is located at 60079 Pierson Blvd in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District.

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ing deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish July 3, 2020 DSW20-5117

City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Variance No. 20-1. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Variance No. 20-1. LOCATION: The project is located on the northeast corner of Mission Lakes Blvd and Rolling Hills Drive in the APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Randhawa Singh R-L (Residential Low Density). APN 661-560-001.

PROPOSAL: The proposal includes applications for the development of a new 2,497 square foot convenience store at 60079 Pierson Blvd (APN’s 641-021-048) in the Commercial General Zoning and Commercial General Plan land use district. The request also includes an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Type 21 (off-sale general) ABC liquor license. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq, and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of California Code of Regulations, the project is found to be Categorical Exemption of Section 15303 of CEQA. This project meets all the requirements of Class Three which is new construction of an accessory structure. On July 14, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Elyon Developraised at the public hearing described in this notice, ment. PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an or in written correspondence delivered to the City of application to reduce the interior rear setback Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. from 20 feet to 10 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL DENotice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participa- TERMINATION In accordance with the California tion at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant Environmental Quality Act (‘CEQA’), this request to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders is found to be Categorically Exempt under Class N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 5, Minor alterations to land use limitations (Section issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines). No further envimeeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom ronmental review is required. On July 14th, 2020, and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or Access to the zoom meeting will be available with during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive changes to the project or to the environmental Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be public by limiting human contact that could spread heard or written comments may be submitted prior the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The made a part of the public record. If you challenge City Council and Staff will be participating remotely this matter in court, you may be limited to raising and will not be physically present in the Council only those issues you or someone else raised at the Chamber. All information regarding the proposed public hearing described in this notice, or in written project is available for public review by appointment correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders or to review information for the above-described N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 project: Contact Person: Rebecca Deming Mailing issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular Address: Community Development Department meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 240 Email: Access to the zoom meeting will be available with rdeming@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to public by limiting human contact that could spread participate in this meeting, please contact the City the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jso- Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City riano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours Council and Staff will be participating remotely and prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City will not be physically present in the Council Chamto make reasonable accommodations to ensure ber. All information regarding the proposed project accessibility. Publish July 3, 2020 DSW20-5118 is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINA- Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday TION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan- through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to TIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to consider Development Permit No. 20-9. The Public review information for the above-described project: Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, July Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing 14th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon Address: Community Development Department thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvilNo. 20-9 LOCATION: The project is located at the lagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities north side of 19th Avenue east of Calle De Los Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Romos in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zone. APN 666- Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City 360-015 Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish July 3, 2020 DSW20-5116

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Katherine Dickerson on behalf of Coachillin Energy Company PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to develop an Anaerobic Digester facility on a 9.76-acre parcel to process waste and turn into biomethane gas. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: pursuant to Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes & Guidelines, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, city staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. On July 14th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or dur-

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION BY THE COUNTYWIDE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY OF DISPOSITION OF SPECIFIED PROPERTY BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS PURSUANT TO THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at its public meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the meeting room located on the 1st floor of the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, the Countywide Oversight Board for the County of Riverside (the “Countywide Oversight Board”) will consider the action described below. Under the Long Range Property Management Plan for Successor Agency to the City of Desert Hot Springs (the “Successor Agency”), the Successor Agency desires to transfer the following real property (collectively referred to as the “Transfer Property”): Property located in the City of Desert Hot Springs, County for Riverside identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 639-242-040. At the above noticed Thursday, July 16, 2020 public meeting, the Countywide Oversight Board will consider whether to approve the disposition of the Transfer Property. The proposed documents related to the Countywide Oversight Board’s consideration of the actions described above will be available for public inspection and copying for the cost of duplication at the City of Desert Hot Springs, Office of the City Clerk, 11-999 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, during normal business hours. Interested persons may submit written comments addressed to the Countywide Oversight Board, c/o City of Desert Hot Springs, Office of the City Clerk, 11-999 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, prior to the hour of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. At the time and place noted above, all persons interested in the above matter may appear and be heard.

COUNTYWIDE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Kimberly Rector, Secretary Publish: July 3, 2020 1051\04\2383890.1. Publish July 3, 2020 DSW20-5113

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL HENRY AKA DANIEL PATRICK HENRY, PAT HENRY CASE NO. PRIN2000428 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DANIEL HENRY AKA DANIEL PATRICK HENRY, PAT HENRY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MERIDITH MORFIN in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MERIDITH MORFIN 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: 07/16/20 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing Department PS3: The courthouse is temporarily closed.

This hearing must be attended by telephone: Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter meeting number: 286482510, or Visit https://riversidecourts.webex. com/meet/ljcdept3webex, type in your name and click join meeting. It is important to call in promptly.

Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing. 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. Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER N. SAWDAY SBN 228320 ,TREDWAY LUMSDAINE & DOYLE, LLP 3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY STE. 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806 BSC 218244 7/1, 7/3, 7/8/20 CNS-3367107# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-2137 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA V. CELAVA, CASE NO. PRIN1802198.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARIA V. CELAVA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by MANUELA ROJAS f.k.a. MANUELA CELAYA, in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MANUELA ROJAS f.k.a. MANUELA CELAYA, be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: JULY 30, 2020 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone only. Call 1-844-621-3956 (TOLL FREE) OR 1-213306-3065 and enter Meeting Number 289100160.

It is important to call in promptly. Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing. 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: DORIAN L. JACKSON, ESQ. 21151 S. WESTERN AVE. TORRANCE, CA 90501 (310-359-9201, Publish June 19, 26, July 3, 2020. DSW20-5110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CITY CENTER MOTEL, 83597 INDIO BLVD, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 106

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TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. . Full name of registrant: BHASKER BHUPENDRA BHAKTA, 106 TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211; BHAVNA BHASKER BHAKTA, 106 TESORI DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted

by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed BHASKER BHUPENDRA BHAKTA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/30/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006767. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 DSW20-5119 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The following fictitious business name(s) SPA VIDA PSP, 333. S. INDIAN CANYON DR SUITE J, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): SERGIO DOS ANJOS SHUETT, 68420 CONCEPCION RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 01/07/2020 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: SERGIO DOS ANJOS SUHETT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on JUNE 16, 2020 File No. R-202000235. Publish June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5109 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SPA VIDA PSP, 68420 CONCEPCION RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SERGIO DOS ANJOS SUHETT, 68420 CONCEPCION RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/07/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SERGIO DOS ANJOS SUHETT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/16/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006045. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5108 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GOLDEN COAST CBD, 200 RIDGE MOUNTAIN DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264.

Riverside County; 200 RIDGE MOUNTAIN DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Full name of registrant: ACCUCASH NV II, LLC, 1584 LITTLE MORONGO ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ FORMED IN NEVADA, REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KELLY BURTZLOFF, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/01/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202005452. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 DSW20-5102 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FOREVER HOMES U.S.A., 33930 BARKER LANE, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: YVONNE- -BERRY, 33930 BARKER LANE, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed YVONNE BERRY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/01/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202005480. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES

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SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 DSW20-5101 T.S. No.: 2019-02143-CA A.P.N.:639-102-009-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있 습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: AMI M DENNIS AND CHRIS D DENNIS, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0883785 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 08/11/2020 at 09:30 AM Place of Sale: THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 240,037.35. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66633 SAN RAFAEL ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 639-102-009-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 240,037.35.Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-02143-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx ________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: June 17, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Property Address: 66633 SAN RAFAEL ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Publish June 19, 26, July 3, 2020. DSW20-5111

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Modernism Week Helped Local Community Organizations Raise Funds Neighborhood Tours and Partner Events Provided Opportunities for Charitable Fundraising

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA– Modernism Week announced that its recent 11-day festival in February 2020 and its four-day Fall Preview in October 2019 provided an opportunity for dozens of local organizations and neighborhood groups to produce events and raise significant funds. The funds were raised from ticket sales for official Modernism Week events, including neighborhood tours, parties, educational talks, and other events and enabled the organizations to contribute to local Coachella Valley charities or to fund civic improvements. During Modernism Week Fall Preview and Modernism Week 2020, participating partner organizations raised $1.75 million. This includes more than $450,000 in funds raised by local neighborhood organizations from tours.

Modernism Week works closely with local neighborhood organizations to showcase the design of iconic Palm Springs residences and other architecturally significant buildings during tours in many of the city’s 48 official neighborhoods and neighboring cities. Most neighborhood organizations reinvested the funds into their neighborhoods through architectural restoration, improving infrastructure or landscape improvements.

This year 24 neighborhoods (including 6 new neighborhoods and 5 mid-valley tours) organized tours that featured 152 residences, attracting more than 8,000 participants.

These neighborhoods included Canyon Estates, Canyon View Estates (aka Grand Canyon View), Chalet Palms, Cody Court, Country Club Estates, El Rancho Vista, Green

Fairway Estates, Hidden Cody, Indian Canyons, Marrakesh (aka And Then There’s Mod), Mesquite Canyons, Racquet Club Estates, Racquet Club Cottages West-William Cody, Seven Lakes Country Club, Sunmor, Sunrise Park, Tamarisk Gardens Bungalows, Twin Palms, and Vista Las Palmas.

Other tours included “Give Me Shelter” in multiple Palm Springs neighborhoods (which raised funds for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter) and “A Tale of 2 Codys” which raised funds for Preservation Mirage, which will go towards ongoing preservation initiatives, educational programs and events.

Many neighborhoods raised funds specifically to donate to local charities, including: El Rancho Vista, which raised more than $15,000 for the Palm Springs Police Officers Memorial Foundation, Donald Wexler Memorial Fund and Save Oswit Canyon Fund.

Sunmor, which raised more than $19,000 and plans to donate a significant portion of the funds to the neighboring Neuro Vitality Center.

Sunrise Park, which raised more than $11,000 to donate to the Palm Springs Public Library, Well in the Desert, and other local nonprofits.

Twin Palms, which raised nearly $25,000 and will donate the funds to promote a traveling exhibition about architect William Krisel, sponsoring a barbeque for Palm Springs Fire Station #4, and to support the recent star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars for the Alexander Family.

Indian Canyons and Vista Las Palmas neighborhoods raised $54,000 combined and plan to donate to local charities.

Mesquite Canyons

raised more than $9,000, a percentage of which will support a scholarship at College of the Desert for a student pursuing a degree in architecture (the remaining funds will help restore and preserve the property).

Many neighborhoods raised funds to reinvest in their communities and their surrounding neighborhood.

These include: Canyon View Estates (aka Grand Canyon View) raised more than $20,000 to help fund community improvements and invest in the architectural integrity and historical character of the residential community.

Chalet Palms raised more than $8,000 to help fund landscaping throughout the community, including restoring the original putting green, and the restoration of the parking areas.

Cody Court raised more than $17,000 and will use the funds to upgrade pool umbrellas to period-correct ones, and design a periodappropriate entrance gate.

Country Club Estates raised more than $22,000 to fund the conversion of grassy areas to desert landscaping.

Green Fairway Estates raised more than $23,000 to purchase a small lot to create a neighborhood park.

The Hidden Cody tour raised more than $16,000 to upgrade the community Spa, and upgrade its landscaping and outdoor lighting The Marrakesh community in Palm Desert raised more than $18,000 to help preserve its architectural and landscape features.

Racquet Club Estates raised nearly $26,000 to be applied to projects benefiting the neighborhood and the Palm Springs community.

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Racquet Club Cottages West raised more than $27,000 to help fund landscape renovations and to restore the pool area to make it more historically faithful.

Seven Lakes Country Club raised more than $16,500 to improve the William Cody Clubhouse.

Tamarisk Gardens Bungalows raised more than $10,000 to help fund historic preservation.

In addition to working with neighborhoods, Modernism Week, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, also helps various local organizations raise funds to further support their efforts to preserve and promote modernist architecture throughout the community. Ticket proceeds for official Modernism Week events these businesses and organizations produced in 2019-2020 generated more than $1.3 million for various local partner organizations which included: Palm Springs Historical Society, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs Modern Committee, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, American Legion, Grace Homes, Sunnylands, The Lautner Compound, Palm Springs Animal Shelter, ONE-PS, Mizell Senior Center, and the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

“Modernism Week has a long-standing tradition of enabling other organizations to raise funds,” said William Kopelk, Modernism Week Board Chairman. “We are delighted that our neighborhood and partner organizations use their fundraising for preservation, education, civic improvements or to reinvest back into the local community. The tours and

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events produced by partner organizations not only provide them with the ability to raise funds, but also allow them to showcase their neighborhoods and organizations to national and international visitors.”

This year, Modernism Week will continue its longtime scholarship program by awarding four scholarships to deserving Coachella Valley students who have chosen educational paths in the fields of architecture and design. The scholarships, which will total $20,000, include matching funds from One Future Coachella Valley. Since the Modernism Week scholarship program was initiated in 2011, a total of $203,000 has been awarded to-date.

“Giving back to the community is one of the most important aspects of Modernism Week,” said J. Chris Mobley, Chief Executive Officer. “Our Board of Directors and staff are committed to partnering with community organizations to help them generate revenue through event ticket sales. We are especially pleased to award our annual scholarships to deserving students. These are just a few of the many ways that Modernism Week contributes to the local community.”

Later this year, Modernism Week will offer its annual Fall Preview October 15-18, 2020 (tickets go on sale September 1 at 12 p.m. PST) and will stage the 2021 Modernism Week event February 1121, 2021 (tickets go on sale November 1 at 12 p.m. PST).

For more information about future Modernism Week events, visit modernismweek. com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Source: Bob Bogard

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Quint Studer is the author of Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America and founder of Pensacola’s Studer Community Institute. For more information, visit www. vibrantcommunityblueprint. com and www.studeri.org. www.desertstarweekly.com