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2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Germany wins Confed Cup with 1-0 victory over Chile in St. Petersburg

By Desert Star Staff World champions Germany have won the FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup, a first half Lars Stindl goal enough to hand them a 1-0 victory over Chile in the final at St. Petersburg Stadium.

Stindl scored his third goal of the tournament on 20 minutes when Timo Werner squared for him to slot into an open net with goalkeeper Claudio Bravo already committed.

In the end, that was

the difference between the Germans and a spirited Chile side, who found huge support among the Russian fans.

For the final match, the ‘Tournament of Champions’ returned to where it began, St. Petersburg Stadium,

which had already provided the stage for Russia’s 2-0 opening day victory over New Zealand on June 17.

Back then the entire ground were cheering for Russia’s red, but for the final, the support in the crowd

was certainly for the red of Chile, ‘La Roja’ having become a cult favorite among locals for their garish outfits and vocal support.

During the closing

KMIR Kitty Alvarado Rancho Mirage, CA - The county health director and Eisenhower Medical Center’s infection prevention specialist announced 500 staff and patients could have been exposed to active tuberculosis.

“We do have additional tests that go on but at this point we have no indication that they’re linked they just, it’s a coincidence at this point the three of them were here at the same time and no, we do not consider this an outbreak,” said Barbara Cole, the public health director of the Riverside County Disease Control.

Those exposed were told by mail they should get tested because three patients tested positive for

the respiratory illness from January to March of this year.

Symptoms include, persistent cough with mucus or blood, chest pain when you cough, fever and night sweats and weight loss. The disease is spread when people with TB cough, talk or sneeze causing the infected droplets of saliva to be suspended in the air and someone inhales them.

The bacteria that causes TB can live in the air for hours.

“We’re designed to have rapid air exchanges so it minimizes how long it does stay in the air in the hospital ... when these letters go out it’s going to anyone who was in that waiting room for the 30 minutes or an hour, whatever we determine until

that room is considered totally safe to breathe,” said Michael Connors, the infection prevention specialist at Eisenhower Medical Center.

A skin test and a chest x-ray will determine if you have TB. Health officials say those

exposed to tuberculosis have a five to ten percent chance of getting the disease, but it’s treatable with antibiotics.

“We don’t feel people have to be in a panic but it is a serious disease again stressing we feel it’s low risk

but because we can’t say no risk we encourage people to get tested,” said Cole.

If you have any questions or concerns about being exposed to the disease call: (951) 358-5107. Source: KMIR

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Hundreds Possibly Exposed to TB at Eisenhower

These U.S. Cities Will Be Buzzing This Summer

By Desert Star Staff Americans in some cities may not be the only ones enjoying a bite during their backyard barbecues this summer.

Annual list of the 10 U.S. cities most bothered by bugs.

According to customer data compiled, these cities are worried the most about mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, ants and other creepy, crawly and sometimes dangerous pests interrupting their time outside. As temperatures

rise, more insects come out to play, and a recent survey conducted online by Harris Poll in June 2017 found that 60 percent of Americans in the Northeast are worried about ticks ruining their time outside this summer, compared to 48 percent in the Midwest, 35 percent in the South, and 32 percent in the West.

If you’re a bug-loving entomophile, you may find few people who share your passion for pests in these cities, but if you suffer from entomophobia, a fear of insects, you may be in good company in: Hartford, Connecticut Columbus, Ohio Detroit Boston Rochester, New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Providence, Rhode Island Buffalo, New York Chicago The last week in June is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and mosquitoes are by far one of

the most bothersome bugs of summer. In fact, 65 percent of Americans use bug spray on themselves/their family to combat mosquitoes outdoors at home, but although it’s the top response for preventative measures, only half (51 percent) say it is most effective at preventing mosquitoes from biting outdoors at home.

“Nobody likes to be bothered by bugs, but they can be more than just annoying. Insects like ticks and mosquitoes can transmit diseases and cause allergic reactions in both people and pets,” said John Bell, board certified entomologist and TruGreen regional technical manager. “Having a yard that’s free of annoying insects and pests is one of the best ways to live life outside, and TruGreen is committed to helping Americans enjoy life outside without having to worry about biting insects. Our new Mosquito Defense service targets pests where they live and comes with our Mosquito

Free Guarantee which states TruGreen will perform a free re-service any time a customer sees biting mosquitoes in their yard between treatments.*” If you live in one of these cities, or somewhere else where you want to banish bugs, here are some tips for minimizing pests in your yard: Mosquitoes lay their eggs near water, so remove standing water that accumulates in things like buckets and birdbaths.

Ticks love tall grasses and brush, so keep your grass cut.

Invite animals who eat bugs to your yard to move in and feast by placing bat and birdhouses in your yard.

Fleas thrive in moist places, so be careful not to over water your lawn and landscape.

Take the necessary precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and consider hiring a professional lawn care company to address your pest concerns. Source: PR News wire/TruGreen

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Number of US police shooting victims to approach 1,000

By Desert Star Staff The number of people projected to die at the hands of police in 2017 is set to close in on 1,000 for the third year running, the Washington Post says in an annual study.

Of the 492 people killed by police so far, nearly a quarter are black men.

The Washington Post, which has tracked fatal shootings and killings by police since 2015 through its ‘Fatal Force’ project, published its half-year findings on Saturday.

Despite the massive backlash against police brutality led by the Black Lives Matter movement, shootings continue largely unabated, the newlyreleased figures indicate.

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While the number of unarmed people killed by police since January has slightly decreased in comparison to the same period last year, the difference remains within the margin of error. In 2016, a total of 34 people were shot dead by police from January till July, while this year the count is seven people fewer.

From all unarmed people killed, black men continue to stand out at 26 percent. While still disproportionate in terms of the total US population ratio - of which they represent about 6 percent - it is still a drop from 32 percent last year.

At the same time, the number of people killed in altercations with police appears to have risen slightly, the newspaper says. In 2016, 466 were reported killed by police by June 30, while this year the figure climbed to 492.

Almost a quarter of them are black, the study found out.

Half-year estimates suggest that 2017 will be no different to the two previous years, when the number of police killings was nearing four digits. In 2015,

police shootings claimed the lives of 991 people, while last year the count reached 963.

According to the research, which draws on open sources such as social media posts, public records and media reports, some 8 percent of US police departments have been involved in at least one incident that led to the death of a suspect as a result of police shooting since the project started.

Of particular concern is the number of victims that were

suffering from mental issues at the time they were killed by police. Every fourth person killed was said to be battling with some sort of mental illness.

At the same time, the number of police officers killed while on duty has also increased, according to statistics released by the FBI in May, which registered a staggering rise of 61 percent for 2016 in comparison to 2015. This represents 66 law enforcement officers “feloniously killed” in the

line of duty in 2016.

There is no official data available on police killings.

The FBI is not required to collect statistical data on the matter, and relies on scarce voluntary reports submitted by law enforcement agencies.

According to the Washington Post, it registered “twice as many shootings by police in 2015 and 2016 as ever recorded in a single year by the FBI’s tracking of such shootings.” Source: FBI/Washington Post

By Janice Gough Just like gambling in Las Vegas, having a sense of when to pull the chips off the table is crucial to building security with your nest egg.

I recently met with

a client who is retiring in August of this year, 2017.

I first met this client 9 years ago and had a conversation with him about Retirement Income Planning, and the need to replace his regular recurring income from his wages with a guaranteed recurring, reliable income stream in retirement.

This client had $400,000 in retirement assets at the time and was extremely confident in the equity portfolio he had, as the previous 4 years had all been positive and he was extremely reluctant to move any of his funds out of his current portfolio.

Instead of doing a growth oriented comparison, we focused on the guaranteed income provision of the Fixed Index Annuity. Adding an annuity income rider to a deferred annuity policy will, for an additional annual fee, approximately 75 basis points (3/4 if 1%), provide a lifetime income stream that you can turn on in the future.

Some Income Riders grow at a guaranteed rate (up to 8% annually), that will compound during the deferral years.

I explained to him “the Rule of 100” to illustrate; that while there was a valid need for growth there was also a case to be made for being conservative with a portion of his retirement asset base. The Rule of 100, is simply using the age of 100 less your age to determine how much risk one should take. Based on this rule and solely on the basis of looking at income and creating a guaranteed reliable recurring source of income, the client moved 50% of his retirement asset base, or $200,000 into the Fixed Indexed Annuity.

On his annual review, the client had just received his 9th annual statement and was elated that he had moved those funds 9 years previously, as the income base in his Fixed

Indexed Annuity contract was over $430,000 while the other $200,000 that he had left in his growth oriented portfolio was only worth a little over $315,000. In fact, just one year after this client transitioned half of his funds into the FIA contract the S&P 500 suffered a 38% decrease and it took 5 years for him to get back to even. The client confided that the only reason he stayed the course in the market and had the money he had in that growth account, (the $315,000), was because he didn’t panic when the market collapsed in 2008, because he knew that he had put half of his money into the income strategy and that would be there for him no matter what. Therefore, giving him the ability to ride out the market, to recoup his losses, and ultimately growing that portion of his portfolio to over $315,000.

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G20 protest wave’: 1,000s rally in Hamburg ahead of summit

By Desert Star Staff Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the city of Hamburg, Germany to express discontent with the world powers that will be attending the upcoming meeting of the G20. It was the first of a dozen major protest rallies planned for the summit.

According to police, 10,000 people took part in the demonstration, which was held under the slogan ‘G20 protest wave.’ It was organized by various environmental and ecologically oriented organizations, including Greenpeace, as well as trade unions and rights groups, the German media report.

The rally organizers put the number of demonstrators at 18,000.

The protesters braved rain to attend the demonstration.

“We are glad that so many people have come [to the [protest] despite poor weather conditions,” one of the organizers told the local media.

The demonstrators gathered outside Hamburg’s city hall for an hour-long “opening rally” and then marched through the city’s downtown area.

At the same time,

a separate group of demonstrators staged a rally on the nearby river Alster, where some 120 kayaks, canoes, boats, and various floaters assembled to take part, according to Die Welt.

The protesters marched through the city waving flags bearing slogans reading “Democracy now!” and “Make the global trade fair!” as well as “Make the global trade ecologically friendly and fair – stop CETA, stop TTIP!” referring to free trade agreements the EU signed with Canada and are still discussing with the US. Some other banners read “Planet Earth first!” in what appears to be a reference to US President Donald Trump’s political slogan “America First!” The demonstrators also urged the G20 leaders to “fight poverty” and “put an end to the coal industry.”

The march ended with another rally outside city hall. The protests were “very peaceful,” the German NDR broadcaster reports, citing police officials.

The organizers said they were protesting not against the G20 summit itself, but against the policies of the countries

participating in the meeting.

One of the demonstration’s major slogans read “a different policy is needed.”

The organizers called on world leaders to focus on inequality, climate change, and forced displacement, as well as to stop wars and combat global hunger. “Close the gap between the rich and poor!” a speaker at the rally said, adding that inequality “is not only immoral, but also detrimental to the economy.”

We are not against the G20; we believe that the world needs more international cooperation, and not less,”

one of the rally’s organizers said outside city hall.

About 30 demonstrations are expected to be held in Hamburg over the course of the summit week, which runs from July 1 to 9, according to the German media. The city is preparing for a potential outbreak of violence, as some protest groups have vowed to “defend their rights by all means” and already announced that they will try to block the ways to the summit venue.

The organizers expect a peak of over 100,000 protesters, of whom police

say at least 8,000 will be anarchists and various leftwing radicals whose major goal is to disrupt the G20 meeting.

More than 20,000 police officers from across Germany have already been dispatched to the city in northwestern Germany to provide security for the summit, the German Muenchener Merkur daily reports.

“Freedom of assembly is only valid for peaceful demonstrations,” German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere told the German Bild daily on Sunday, adding that all violence “should be nipp.

such as Uber and Airbnb.

President of the design firm Neil Kelly Company, Tom Kelly, chairs the Alliance. He says fighting climate change is good for business.

“The basic thing about

business and being in business is (that) certainty is important, and until we can really effectively address climate change, our economy in the state, our economy as a country and the economy of the whole world is threatened,” he explains.

The state has set goals for reducing carbon emissions.

However, a report from the Oregon Global Warming Commission in February says the state won’t reach its goals of reducing emissions below 75 percent of 1990 levels by 2050 on its current trajectory.

Carbon pricing and cap-and-trade bills failed in the Oregon Legislature this year and were opposed by the state’s two largest business organizations. But members of the alliance believe they can help the

state commit to reducing emissions going forward.

Steve Clem is a vice president of construction company Skanksa USA, a founding member of the alliance that also works with green building technologies.

He’s convinced the state can become a leader on environmental issues and innovative solutions to the climate-change challenge.

“The idea that we come up with a mechanism that is a win-win for the environment and for business is something that we could take to other places and demonstrate that it can be done,” Clem says.

Efforts to fight climate change fell largely to states and cities after President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris Accord.

Lefty told us “it’s not fair but what can you do, you know, it’s the law” and that it’s driving customers away.

The current tax rate was 27 percent, but starting tomorrow it will skyrocket to 67 percent. That means each pack of cigarettes will go up 2-bucks across California and the cigarette tax will be about 14 cents a piece.

Taylor Jano, a smoker

who works in Cathedral city, says the price for a pack of smokes has gotten so out hand that she’s doesn’t get them at the store anymore. In fact she says she buys them at the casino instead of the gas station because it’s $4.00 at most to get a pack there if you buy them with a card.

However, while some say the elevated prices aren’t enough to keep them from smoking these, others say it’s breaking bank and well, it’s not enough to keep lighting up.Johnny Delgado told us the

Businesses Band Together to Support Pricing Carbon Emissions

By Desert Star Staff PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon businesses are partnering to fight climate change with a new organization called the Oregon Business Alliance for Climate. The alliance

supports pricing policies for carbon emissions in Oregon.

Its 27 founding members span industries from restaurants and real-estate companies, to software and technology companies

Tobacco Tax Increase to Go into Effect

KMIR News Staff Cathedral City, CA - Back in November, California voters approved proposition 56, which raised the tobacco tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The new tax officially kicks in starting tomorrow, but it’s already affecting many in our community. Smoke shop owners across the desert say this isn’t great for them, especially when most haven’t

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seen profits in months. Others though, are saying this new tax is a blessing in disguise.

Gamal Lutfy, the owner of the Smoke Shop in Cathedral city told us he has already put everything for sale and will close shop in August.

The rushed decision comes as a result of the tobacco tax, which also includes little cigars and even e-cigarettes sold with nicotine.

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tax was making him reconsider.

He said, “I think I’m going to quit actually...i think it’s a good influence and i hope that everybody follows suit.”

With the new law, the state is expected to make over a billion dollars over the next year.

The money will mostly be used to cover the cost of healthcare for low-income Californians.

It will also cover prevention programs and medical research for tobacco related diseases, including lung, throat, and liver cancer. Source: KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

28 injured in Little Rock nightclub shooting

By Desert Star Staff At least 28 people have been injured in a shooting at an Arkansas night club, police said, adding that the incident appeared to be the result of “a dispute at the concert.”

Twenty-five of the injured received gunshot wounds.

The incident took place at the Power Lounge night club in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas at around 2:30am local time.

“Police are investigating a shooting at the Power Lounge…, multiple victims, no suspect information is available,” Little Rock police tweeted.

Police initially said 17 people had been injured, but later put the number at 28, adding that none had suffered lethal injuries. The police also said that 25 of the victims had been shot.

“We do NOT believe this incident was an active shooter or terror related incident. It appears to have been a dispute at a concert,” the police added.

A witness told Fox16 that the shooting prompted

“mass chaos, as people ran for safety hoping not to be shot.” Another local said he heard around 20 gunshots.

One victim who was previously listed in critical condition is now stable, police also said.

“I’m sick of all the killing and I’m tired of all the shooting, the kids getting hurt,” Rada Bunch, who was told that her son was at the club at the time of the incident, told the AP, saying she still has received little information about the shooting.

A 16-year-old is among the victims, Little Rock police chief Kenton Buckner said, as cited by USA Today.

“Certainly, during incidents such as this, emotions are very high. We need to be very careful with our words,” Buckner said, adding “this is a blip on the map that we certainly didn’t need, considering the history that we’ve had over the past week.”

The US has witnessed several mass shootings in recent years. One of the deadliest occurred in Orlando,

Florida in 2016, when a shooting left 49 people dead and dozens injured at the Pulse gay bar. The attacker, Omar Mateen, was killed by police after a three-hour stand-off. That massacre was considered a to be a hate crime and terrorist act.

A Facebook user has captured footage of the moment revellers dived for cover after hearing gunshots in an Arkansas nightclub.

At least 28 people were injured in the shooting at the Power Ultra Lounge in downtown Little Rock, 25 from gunshot wounds and 3 “from unrelated injuries”, according to local police.

Police say the incident was the result of a dispute at the nightclub on Saturday morning. All of the injured are expected to survive.

Arkansas resident Darryl Rankin was filming a Facebook

Coalition Launches Campaign to “Save the EPA”

“He’s proposed a 31 percent cut to EPA’s budget; massive reductions in the amount of money that would flow back to state agencies that protect our air, our water and our land,” he explains.

The President claims many environmental regulations hamper economic development. But environmental advocates say rolling back protections will endanger lives.

Iwanowicz notes that the proposed cuts would sharply curtail or totally eliminate funding for cleaning up the Great Lakes, for lead remediation, air-pollution monitors, water-quality The EPA’s Superfund could be cut, leaving sites in New York still awaiting cleanup. (Peak Player/ engineers and more.

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By Desert Star Staff from across the state have the coalition’s goal is to get it becomes nearly impossible for New York State to assure ALBANY, N.Y. – More joined together to educate people to engage with their their citizens’ public health than 100 New York and mobilize New Yorkers. representatives in Congress, organizations have launched Peter Iwanowicz, urging them to reject President and that their environment won’t get degraded,” he says. a Campaign to Save the EPA. executive director of the Donald Trump’s proposals Environmentalists, doctors, group Environmental to defund the Environmental The President is also moving to reduce or eliminate public health and civic groups Advocates of New York, says Protection Agency.

live video from inside the music venue when a series of gunshots went off. He does not appear to have been injured.

At least 20 rounds can be heard in the footage as patrons quickly crouch down or run for cover.

At one point the camera pans to a wounded man.

Screams from panicked concertgoers are also audible in the background.

regulations protecting clean water and air, and to remove the United States from the Paris agreement on global climate change.

Iwanowicz points out that more than 20 years ago, New Yorkers from both parties joined in resisting attacks on environmental regulations coming from congressional Republicans, led by then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

“We’re going to need that type of effort from both sides of the aisle of New York’s congressional delegation,” he adds. “And it’s more urgent now than ever before, because the magnitude of the cuts and the magnitude of the impacts are much greater than they were in 1995.”

Funding cuts that could affect New Yorkers include the Superfund for toxic-waste cleanup, and eliminating all funding for EPA programs that monitor marine pollution and teach people to recognize and safely remove leadbased paint in homes.

Solar Eclipse Spectators Could Double Population of MO Town

By Desert Star Staff COLUMBIA, Mo. – It takes a sizable attraction to double the population of a city in a single day something big enough to, say, blot out the sun. But that’s exactly what Columbia, Mo., officials are anticipating for the total solar eclipse.

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Megan McConachie, strategic communications manager for the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, says planning has been a formidable task, as a half-dozen government agencies coordinate traffic, safety, crowd control and lots of volunteer staffing.

“We could definitely have up to 100,000 extra people here in Columbia

on August 21,” she says.

McConachie adds local hotels are expected to reach capacity soon.

The path of the eclipse across the U.S. extends from Oregon to South Carolina.

Such major Missouri cities as St. Louis and Kansas City aren’t directly on that path, but they’ll still experience darkness on the afternoon of Aug. 21 for about one minute.

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McConachie says Columbia is almost perfectly located for the full effect of the eclipse.

“Columbia really experiences over two-and-ahalf minutes of totality, so that makes it a really ideal location to come to,” she explains.

“We have the infrastructure to support a lot of people, and we also have events planned to commemorate the occasion.”

The city is hosting what it’s calling the “Totality Music Fest,” as well as a pre-eclipse bike ride and a pre-eclipse run.

Spectators are advised to make use of free eclipse glasses if they want to safely watch the partial stages of the eclipse. And, of course, Show Me Totality merchandise is already up for sale. Source KMIR

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China dispatches military vessels & fighter jets and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank, said in its recent report that “Beijing has undertaken substantial upgrades of its military infrastructure in the Paracels” and particularly started building new facilities on Triton Island.

It was the second such operation conducted by the US during Donald Trump’s presidency. On May 24, the US Navy guided-missile destroyer, the USS Dewey, came within 12 miles of the Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands – another disputed archipelago that lies in the southern part of the South China Sea. However, an unidentified vessels and fighter planes in

By Desert Star Staff At that time, the Chinese US Defense Department official response to warn off the US China has sent military Defense Ministry also sent earlier told Reuters that the US vessel,” the statement reads. vessels and warplanes to two frigates to “warn off” Navy destroyer USS Stethem “The Chinese side is “warn off” USS Stethem, a the US vessel and said came within 12 nautical miles dissatisfied with, and opposed guided-missile destroyer, that it was “firmly opposed of Triton Island, which is a to, the relevant behavior of the that sailed near a disputed to the US behavior of part of the Paracel Islands US side,” Lu added, saying island in the South showing force and boosting located in the South China Sea that the US is “deliberately China Sea, according to regional militarization.” stirring up troubles in the South between China and Vietnam.

Chinese Foreign Ministry The Paracel Islands are The head of US Pacific China Sea, as well as running spokesperson Lu Kang. contested

by China, Taiwan Command, Admiral Harry in the opposite direction from “Under the pretext of and Vietnam while the Harris, recently criticized countries in the region who ‘freedom of navigation,’ the US Spratlys are also additionally China’s activity in the region. aspire for stability, cooperation side once again sent a military claimed by the Philippines, “China is using its military and and development.” vessel into China’s territorial Malaysia and Brunei. China economic power to erode The US Navy did waters off the Xisha Islands claims sovereignty over the rules-based international not officially confirm the without China’s approval,” a large part of the South order,” he said in a speech operation.

The US Pacific Fleet the spokesperson said in a China Sea, a region crucial spokesman, Lt. Cmdr.

Matt delivered on Wednesday in statement, adding that such for China’s maritime trade.

Knight, told Fox News that Brisbane during the joint USUS behavior “violated Chinese China has already built the fleet conducts “routine Australian military exercises. law and relevant international runways, aircraft hangars, and regular FONOPs, as we “Fake islands should law, infringed upon China’s radar sites and hardened have done in the past and will not be believed by real sovereignty, and disrupted surface-to-air missile continue to do in the future,” people,” he added, as the peace, security and order shelters on its artificiallywithout specifically mentioning reported by Fox News. of the relevant waters.” created islands in the region, The Center for Strategic “China dispatched military the Sunday incident.

according to photos analyzed by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

Beijing’s actions have sparked concerns in Washington and the US Navy, which is fiercely opposed to this Chinese initiative, has deployed additional warships in the disputed zone, conducted maneuvers near China’s artificial islands, and flown over them, claiming it has been done in the interest of the “freedom of navigation.”

In response, China called Washington’s involvement in the dispute the “greatest” threat to the region.

In early June, China and the US both held exercises involving air and navy forces, in another episode of confrontation over the disputed South China Sea. The US sent two B-1B Lancer supersonic bombers to fly a 10-hour mission from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, which was conducted in conjunction with the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer the USS Sterett.

A day earlier, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted its own air and navy exercise off Hong Kong. The patrol mission involved three helicopters and two Type 056 corvettes, the Qinzhou and the Huizhou, the Defense Ministry reported.

Border Patrol Stops Semi-Truck Holding more than 1.5 Tons of Marijuana

KMIR News Staff Salton City, CA - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents from the Indio Border Patrol Station assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling marijuana on Friday.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m., when a 2006 white semi-truck approached the checkpoint.

A Border Patrol detection canine alerted to the semitruck during a pre-primary inspection. Agents referred the man to secondary inspection area for a closer examination. After an extensive search, agents discovered several pallets loaded with 38 cardboard boxes containing 150 packages wrapped in cellophane. The contents of the packages tested positive for the characteristics of marijuana.

Border Patrol Arrest Two and Seize Millions in Narcotics The U.S. Border Patrol arrested two drivers and seized more than $1.7 million worth of heroin and fentanyl in two separate vehicle stops, including one in Murrieta, a spokesman announced today.

The first discovery occurred about 1 p.m. Wednesday when agents stopped a 46-year-old man driving a 2014 Nissan

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Versa near the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 5 near San Clemente, Supervisory Agent Mark Endicott said. An agency K-9 alerted on the sedan during the stop, and a search of the vehicle turned up two duffle bags in the trunk containing 14 bundles of heroin weighing about 40 pounds.

The heroin had an estimated street value of about $565,000, Endicott said.

Border Patrol agents seized the Versa and turned over the driver to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Less than an hour later, Endicott said, agents conducted a stop on Interstate 15 near Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta on a 2015 Volkswagen Vento, a sedan that’s sold in Mexico but not the U.S. An agency K-9 alerted on the vehicle, which was driven by a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, and the subsequent search turned up a cardboard box in the trunk filled with just under 35 pounds of fentanyl split into 10 packages, Endicott said. Those drugs had an estimated street value of nearly $1.18 million.

The Vento’s driver, whose name was not released, was being held in a Riverside County jail and is expected to face drug smuggling

charges, Endicott said, adding that the car was seized.

“This was a fairly large seizure and our agents did an outstanding job of interdicting it,” said Assistant Chief Patrol Agent David S. Kim. “Criminal networks should be afraid to conduct their activities at our border or at

our checkpoints. In addition to our tried and true methods of interdiction, we continue to strengthen our ability to dismantle criminal enterprises.”

The 150 bundles in the semi-truck had a combined weight of 3,575 pounds with an estimated street value of $1,716,000.

The man, a Mexican national, the semi-truck, and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for further investigation.

In fiscal year 2017, El Centro Sector has seized more than 5,354 pounds of marijuana. Source: KMIR

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Californians Remember the Homeless

Federal statistics say about half of the nation’s homeless population is over age 50.

Larson said it could be weather, or greater exposure to illegal activity, but a lack of housing particularly makes people vulnerable. He said these vigils help bring attention to the issue of homelessness, and anyone can coordinate a similar event.

“So, it’s really an advocacy component, raising the awareness and bringing attention to, that this is something that occurs, that shouldn’t be occurring,” he said. “We have people die in our community every year, or every day. But people that are homeless, there are circumstances that, as the result of them being homeless, may have accentuated or led to their death.”

Larson’s group is cosponsoring an interfaith service.

Long Beach, Los Angeles and other cities are also sponsoring events. He encourages people to get involved in ways that are meaningful to them, and stresses that it’s important yearround, not just for the holidays

California accounts for 20 percent of the total U.S. homeless population; a homeless group on Haight Street, San Francisco. (Franco Folini)

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES – California accounts for about 20 percent of the nation’s homeless population. Today marks National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, when vigils across the state and country honor the memories of homeless people who died this past year.

Scott Larson, executive director of HomeAid Orange County, and chairman of

the county’s Commission to End Homelessness, said it’s also a time to reflect on giving to those who are on the margins of society. The Coalition started this event in the 1990s. Larson explained why it’s on December 21.

“They chose this day because what would be one of the days you would not want to be homeless would be on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice,” he explained.

He said the face of homelessness in Orange County is complex, the homeless death rate is rising, but Larson explained that may be attributable to better reporting.

The Orange County memorial service alone will honor 175 people.

Homeless numbers also have spiked in recent years in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego counties.

Door Closes on Affordable Housing for Low-Income Workers

By Desert Star Staff SEATTLE -- The door to even modest housing is shut to Washingtonians working low-income jobs, according to a new report.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual study, called “Out of Reach: The Rising Cost of Housing,” provides data by state on the widening gap between what workers make and the housing they can afford.

In the Evergreen State, the report said, workers need to earn more than $23 an hour to afford a no-frills, two-bedroom rental. One effect of the rising

housing costs, according to Rachael Myers, executive director at the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, is that it has directly led to a rise in homelessness.

“We’ve seen homelessness increase over the last several years in many parts of the state in most parts of the state, in fact,” Myers said.

Housing is deemed “affordable” if it costs no more than 30 percent of a person’s income. A worker at Washington’s current minimum wage would need to work 86 hours a week in order to afford

the average two-bedroom rental. According to the data, the state is the 10th most expensive in the country.

Myers said there are some solutions to the housing affordability crisis: At the federal level, she said Congress could reform the mortgage interest tax deduction - the country’s largest housing subsidy which amounts to about $65 billion each year.

“It benefits almost exclusively people who are middle- and upper-income earners,” she said. “It’s people who own homes, can deduct

their mortgage interest, and they only benefit from that deduction if they also earn enough to itemize their taxes.”

Myers said state lawmakers also have options as their second special session winds down. House Bill 1570, currently in the Senate, allows counties to increase document filing fees for large real estate transactions, so counties can use the extra funds to work on homelessness.

Myers says the state also should include an investment in the Housing Trust Fund during its final budget negotiations.

KMIR News Staff Desert Hot Springs, CA - A customer who witnessed a man getting punched in the face on Wednesday at the Desert Hot Springs Carl’s Jr.said it all started because employees refused to serve him for not wearing a shirt.

The video shows a man yelling at the employees, and an employee yelling back for him to leave.

Customers to the Desert Hot springs Carl’s Jr. said homeless often harass the employees at that location.

“They mistreat them all the time, they know they’re not supposed to be here.

They know there’s no public bathrooms, and they’re always hanging out in the back of the

restaurant,” said Dave Froehle, a frequent Carl’s Jr. customer.

An off-duty employee said he punched the man because the man appeared to be threatening his girlfriend.

Police said the best thing to do in a situation like this is call 911.

“You don’t know what their background is. You don’t know what their mental history or if they’re on drugs or they’re just mad. You don’t know, so it’s best to just leave it alone and call the police department,” explained Deputy Chief Jim Henson with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

Jeff Horton, the VFW Post 1534 Commander, said he knows the man in the jacket. He said he believes the

man is a homeless Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD. “You never want to start yelling at a person with PTSD. You’re going to escalate the problem faster than what it anticipates. What you want to do is say ‘Ok, Yes sir, what is the main problem that I can help you?,” said Jeff Horton.

He said getting physical was not the right answer.

“For someone to punch somebody in the jaw like that,

especially a young kid like that... that guy was probably 30 years older than him. He punched him in the face, knocked him out cold and then left him there?” said Horton.

The customer who witnessed everything unfold told me the man was unconscious for nearly 10 minutes, and walked away with a bloody face, but seemed to be okay. Source: KMIR

Man, Punches Customer At Desert Hot Springs Carl’s Jr.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

The full moon affects both your home and profession trying to unify and synthesize them. Full moons are times of fruition.

Things planned and hoped for emerge into the light. It’s like a gathering or harvest. If you work with this solar festival you can synthesize the two areas of your life. They will no longer be a source of difficulty.

So many others are pulled in two directions. You needn’t be though. Recalculating.

TAURUS You are emerging as a teacher, whether you accept, understand, or are aware of this or not. The Cancer solar festival (at the full moon) is a time when the teacher is recognized and gratitude is given. Think on teachers who influenced you with their kindness, goodness and knowledge. Thank them (inwardly). Then go forward and become greater than they. The student is always to surpass the teacher – one of the student’s spiritual tasks.

GEMINI I remind you to read all the astrological signs each week along with the Labors of Hercules. To learn the mysteries and the Ageless Wisdom teachings embedded within each sign. Make a list of what you value - from objects to people to behaviors to intelligence to facts. These

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help you understand yourself better. As you identify your values, a greater sense of self as also valuable comes forth. Remember to tithe.

CANCER Whatever you’re doing this week and month will define what your self-identity is.

So, observe your actions, interactions, choices, thoughts and the people you are with these days. Be sure to provide yourself with adequate foods, nurturance, safety and security.

These you provide for others.

Now you must learn how to provide them for yourself in great measure too.

LEO Allow yourself to stray from work duties and responsibilities.

You are more internal than usual and your imagination needs to roam about freely.

Then your creativity comes forth. This will soothe you, create a sense of comfort and care that sometimes you seek from others (something they are unable to provide).

Relationships from the past are on your mind.

VIRGO You’ve been working deeply on realizing that you have great creativity. Virgo’s order and organization, the fine art detail are special creative acts. You bring in many gfits, abilities and talents from past lives. They

are appearing in your daily life now. Are you a collector?

That calls upon great creative discernment. You are being more and more defined in terms of your artistic nature.

LIBRA Your home situation has changed and transformed you. You have sought stability (and a couch) for so long.

It has been important that you have a permanent and structured foundation and although you hoped for this as a child, something always seemed to dissolve away.

Life is different these days.

Happiness is now yours to keep. Comfort and beauty, too.

SCORPIO There’s an ongoing question concerning your home, where you belong, how to bring forth the future. It seems you’ve searched all the previous ways and places. To find a clue, a piece of the puzzle. Careful study and communication, along with more travel may be needed for a while. You’re used to this. It’s just another step. Travel creates a new philosophy and way of life for you. Travel inward more deeply.

SAGITTARIUS This is an important time when you think deeply on how you would want to improve, expand upon or restructure different aspects your life. It’s

important to realize your gifts.

One gift is your dedication.

You carry an enthusiasm and joyfulness that, to others, is like an adventure. Enthusiasm (filled with God) can take you to great heights of achievement.

One thing to remember – everything has its own timing

CAPRICORN All things cultural bring out the best in you, inspiring your creative spirit, building your confidence so that you realize you are an artist. Whatever you do stimulates new and different perspectives in others. You are influential when following inner dreams, visions, likes, wants and wishes. Always write these down. In a special starry notebook. Recognizing them calls them creatively forth. You will work hard in the coming week. Include resting, too.

You carry a vision of the future. Recently you’ve been presented with the impression to be at home wherever you are. To breathe in the air and to walk upon the earth wherever you are. To accept and recognize you are in the right place at this time. And to call upon both happiness and joy to be your companions.

These adaptations, recalculations actually bring a soothing and comforting care to you. Pisces people need the deepest care of all.

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 You may decide being at home is the best place to be to concentrate on health, the foods your body needs and comforts. It’s important to tend to daily tasks that nurture and enclose you. Sometimes (often), your nervous system needs this enclosure, for you are often a quiver of nervous energy. If sounds are affecting you take extra magnesium, calcium and Aconite (grounds electrical Uranian energy).

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Two veterans get DARPA-developed prosthetic arms after 40yrs

By Desert Star Staff Two retired army veterans who lost their arms more than 40 years ago have received revolutionary prosthetic limbs developed by the Pentagon.

Their new futuristic arms, which are named after Luke Skywalker, can pick up small objects as fragile as an egg.

“Stirring with this, I’m cutting with that, dicing,” Fred Downs said, as cited by CBS news. Downs lost his left arm below the elbow after being injured in the Vietnam War. It’s the fun part of being able to use two hands to get all the vegetables prepared, and the meat prepared, and start the grill, and hold plates,” he continued.

The second recipient, Artie McAuley, a retired Army captain who lost his left arm in a car accident, was also thrilled to receive his new limb. In order to lift the arm, an amputee has to lift his foot. Sensors in the wearer’s shoes then pick up the motion and put the prosthetic limb into action.

“You have to be smart to do this,” McAuley said, as cited by AFP. “Once in a

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while, I make a mistake!”

Both showed off their new arms at a veterans’ hospital called the VA New York Harbor Health Care System in New York. Downs used his new thumb and index finger to peel a banana.

“These may seem like very simple, routine things, but to someone who can’t do it, to be able to be given this function it’s like magic,” said Downs.

The prosthetics are dubbed LUKE, an acronym for Life Under Kinetic Evolution. They were partially named after the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker, who needed a prosthetic arm after fighting Darth Vader.

According to the website of Mobius Bionics, the company that manufactured the limb, LUKE is “configurable for different levels of amputation, including transradial, transhumeral, and shoulder disarticulation.”

The arm has 10 powered joints that can be moved at the same time and at least four different grips, the statement from the website says.

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US Army veteran Fred Downs smiles as US Army Veteran Artie McAuley(R) is shown with his LUKE prosthetic arm, New York June 30, 2017. © Timothy A. Clary / AFP Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a US Department of Defense agency that develops technologies for military use, and DEKA Research & Development Corporation contributed to the development of the mechanism.

The limbs give “unprecedented, near-natural arm and hand motion,” a DARPA press release says.

“The LUKE system has a fully functional, articulated July 5, 2017

shoulder joint, which offers unprecedented mobility and quality of life even for individuals with total arm loss,” the statement adds.

FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health approved the LUKE prosthetic back in 2014.

Invented by Dean Kamen at DEKA Research, LUKE is “part of a $100 million initiative to revolutionize prosthetics,” according to

the DEKA statement.

“Up to this point, design in prosthetic arms has been limited to incremental changes.

We developed the LUKE arm to change the game for amputees—creating an innovative, integrated system that offers greater functionality and independence to our wounded warriors and other amputees,” Kamen said back in the summer of 2016. www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Disney Fun—’Cars 3’ & ‘Beauty & The Beast’ on DVD’

It’s summertime, a time for family fun, so buckle up your seatbelts and race to see “Cars 3” at the El Capitan Theatre. What makes it so special at the El Capitan is their fast-paced, high-energy extreme dance battle on stage prior to the film which features athletic feats, BMX freestyle and LED imagery. This show is a Wow! The experience at the El Capitan is further enhanced by their brilliant Dolby Vision Laser projection and Dolby Atmos audio technology.

The lovely theatre, built in the 1920s, was originally created for stage productions prior to its conversion to film for the world premiere of Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” The Disney Studios restored this beautiful landmark theatre which has now been declared

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an historic monument. Just looking around this beautiful cinema palace is a treat. And it is possible to take a tour of the theatre early in the morning between 8:30 and 10 am prior to the first show. For more information on tours or show tickets call the theater at 1-800-347-6396 or visit www.elcapitantickets.com.

Also check out the “Cars 3” Hard-Rock Cafe movie and meal combination packages.

Tax and tip are included in the price. The El Capitan Theatre is located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd.in Hollywood.

“Cars” first drove onto the screen about ten years ago when Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) began his now-legendary career under the watchful eyes of Doc, the fabulous Hudson Hornet

(voiced by Paul Newman). Doc is now gone to automotive heaven, but his memory lives on for his protege McQueen.

However, time has finally taken its toll on Lightning as he now races against a new generation of speedsters, led by the confident and very arrogant Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer), dubbed number one

by TV analyst Natalie Certain (Kerry Washington). After several losses and a speedway mishap, McQueen is sent back to Radiator Springs for R & R. To improve his racing speeds he is paired with an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo), who once had dreams of becoming a racer herself.

With a little help from his friends and Cruz, Lightning starts his training. Eventually, he no longer wants to follow her advice, but despite his resistance Cruz continues to work with him. But what really shakes them both up is their involuntary entry in a Demolition Derby where they come bumper to bumper with a terrifying school bus determined to destroy them both. That bus and her scary ways are a

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hilarious highpoint of this story.

In the past, all the cars in this Disney-Pixar franchise were male, but this latest version is girl friendly and endearing with the addition of the lovable Cruz and her involvement with Number 95, Lightning McQueen. And the story works well on several levels.

Adults will relate to McQueen’s fear of impending retirement and the loss of a career he loves, while little girls will be pleased to see that if you try hard, you can succeed in a man’s world. This charming, funny, fast-paced adventure is rated G. Now at the El Capitan Theatre and citywide.

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The perfect DVD for family viewing this summer is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson (“Harry Potter”) as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast.

Other cast members include Luke Evans as the pompous Gaston, Kevin Kline as Belle’s father, Maurice, Josh Gad as Le Fou and Ewan McGregor as Lumiere. Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellan as Cogsworth and Emma

Thompson as Mrs. Potts round out the star-studded cast. Even if you’ve already seen this musical fairy tale, this DVD is a must own for your DVD collection.

Based on the Oscar nominated 1991 animated film, with music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the new version has additional songs created by Menken and Tim Rice. A tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast,” tells the story of Belle, who loves books, and a handsome prince who has been transformed into a beast for his lack of kindness in his youth. He now can only become human if someone is able to love him—,and time is running out. The DVD and Blu-ray versions come with Bonus extras. In the Blu-ray version, there is “An Enchanted Table Read”—an elaborate table read where the cast also sings and dances, “A Beauty of a Tale”—an introduction to how a beloved animated film is transformed into a liveaction classic, “The Women Behind “Beauty and the Beast,” “Making a Moment With Celine Dion,” deleted scenes and more. Enjoy!

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Highlights Abound on New Music Releases

Discovering new artists or rediscovering old favorites is easy thanks to a number of recent releases available now.

Artist: The Beau Brummels Title: The Very Best of the Beau Brummels (Varèse Sarabande) You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles’ early recordings, the Monkees’ “Headquarters” Tell me more: The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and The Who were not the only great rock artists to emerge in the early 1960s. The Kinks, The Zombies, the Byrds and other groundbreaking artists were among the young acts that helped pave the way for rock’s greatest-ever decade. Another essential early ‘60s-spawned artist worth discovering is San Francisco’s Beau Brummels, the focus of the newly-issued collection “The Very Best of the Beau Brummels.” Kicking off with the band’s successful 1965 hit “Laugh, Laugh,” the 16-track set includes a slew of ambitious and memorable cuts including “Just a Little,” a buoyant cover of John Sebastian’s “Good Time Music,” a fervent take on Bob Dylan’s “One Too Many Mornings” and the original

psychedelic-tinged folk rocker “Lower Level.” Information: VareseSarabande.com.

Artist: Sonny Landreth Title: Recorded Live in Lafayette (Provogue) You might like if you enjoy: Derek Trucks Band, Sonny Landreth Tell me more: Born in Mississippi and a long-time resident of Louisiana, Sonny Landreth celebrates his Southern blues roots via an outstanding new live collection recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana. Landreth is one the world’s great guitarists, and is well known for his slide work that is enhanced by his distinctive picking style. It is a bona fide bonus that Landreth’s baritone voice is more than up to the task of delivering the memorable songs that span the release. The audio CD version of “Recorded Live in Lafayette” features a full-length acousticstyled set on the first disc, and a high-octane selection of electric material on the second disc. The decidedly Deltafalvored Key to the Highway,” the zydeco romp “Creole Angel,” infectious “Back to Bayou Teche,” and dazzling instrumentals “The Milky Way Home” and “Brave New Girl”

are among the many great cuts on the collection. “Recorded Live in Lafayette” is also available on vinyl. Information: SonnyLandreth.com.

Artist: Bryan Adams Title: Wembley Live 1996 (Eagle Rock) You might like if you enjoy: Bryan Adams Tell me more: Bryan Adams’ concert at Wembley Stadium broadcast live around the globe and recorded on July 27, 1996, came to DVD in late 2016. Now the concert release has come to audio CD for those who want this great companion release. Performing before a sold-out crowd of 70,000 or so, Adams and his band sailed through two dozen tracks covering the artist’s best-known ‘80s and ‘90s material in energetic fashion.

The mix of guitar-anchored rockers (“Kids Wanna Rock,” “Run To You”), melodic rock tunes (“This Time,” “Cuts Like a Knife”) and power ballads (“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Heaven”) will please fans of the Canadian rocker. Melissa Etheridge joins Adams for a particularly powerful “It’s Only Love.”

Information: eagle-rock.com.

Remembering the Yarnell 19

KMIR Kitty Alvarado Coachella Valley Region -The Granite Mountain Hotshots, were an elite team of wildland firefighters from Arizona. Video of the crew moments before they

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battle Yarnell Hill fire in 2013, shows them overlooking the blaze. They were trained and ready, then the winds shifted ...

Radio communications captured their last words:

Granite Mountain Hotshots, we are in front of the flaming front ... our escape route has been cut off.

The 19 were surrounded by flames and trapped in a canyon July 5, 2017

Artist: Willie Nile Title: Positively Bob (River House Records) You might like if you enjoy: Bob Dylan, Willie Nile, Little Steven Tell me more: Top-tier songwriters such as George Harrison, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp and Neil Young have all found a myriad of great reasons to perform songs penned by Bob Dylan at live performances or via recorded interpretations. Now acclaimed singer-songwriter Willie Nile has released the wonderful “Positively Bob,” a full-length tribute to Bob Dylan. These are versions that fully celebrate and embrace the lyrical and musical muscle of the originals while providing the gifted Nile to rework the masterworks with his own artistic touch. “The Times They Are A-Changin’” and “Blowin’ In The Wind” have been artfully transported into anthemic rockers. “I Want You” is an absolutely beautiful love song, and is delivered with a particularly affecting touch.

“You Ain’t Going’ Nowhere” soars as if it was recorded in a festive Irish pub, complete with an a cappella vocal break.

Information: willienile.com.

Artist: honeychain Title: Crushed (honeychain) You might like if you enjoy: The Muffs, the Ramones, the Go-Go’s Tell me more: Mixing up straight-forward melodic power pop with pop punk, the songs that fill honeychain’s new album “Crushed” are penned by lead singer-guitarist Hillary Burton and revisit some of the themes that made pioneering discs from female rockers ranging from the Go-Go’s and Bangles to The Muffs so refreshing and inspired.

Produced by legendary Muffs singer-songwriter Kim Shattuck, “Crushed” speeds along thanks to strong songs performed with aplomb by Burton, band mates Andre Tusques (guitar, backing vocals) and Loye Aubrey Jr. (drums), as well as Emma Jenson (bass) and Shattuck (adding vocals and some lead guitar).

Standouts include the rocking opener “Bombs Away,” the exhilarating “Some Other Girl,” the lovely “When I Stumble” and punk-styled “Messy Love.”

The album’s final entry, the confessional “Welcome To My Life,” is a welcome detour with its acoustic guitar-anchored approach. Information: honeychainMusic.com.

... all 19 died. Two of them were from Southern California.

Christopher Mackenzie, just 30-years-old, was from Hemet.

Cal Fire Battalion Chief Bonifacio De La Cruz still remembers where he was when heard the tragic news, “There was a group of us when we heard, and obviously, we were all astonished to lose one member of a fire service family, regardless of agency is heartbreaking but to lose a whole crew of 19 is even almost difficult if not impossible to fathom.”

He and Captain Fernado Herrera have over 60 years of combined experience fighting fires. They know how fierce and unpredictable wildfires can be.

“You could be in a situation where it’s calm, the fire’s not doing anything and all of a sudden there could be a wind shift or a gust of wind that came of nowhere and now it’s an inferno behind you or to the side of you,” says Herrera.

But despite the dangers

all they think about is doing the task at hand.

“Whether we’re saving a life of somebody having a heart attack, or we’re fighting a wildland fire or we’re cutting somebody out of a vehicle, we do the job as best as we can as best as we can.”

“And if it takes your life to do that?” I ask.

“If it takes my life to do that and I have to rescue someone in order for someone else to live then that’s the price that I’ll have to pay,” answers Herrera with no hesitation.

That’s the answer firefighters always give.

“It’s part of our job we inherit danger when we enter this profession,” says Herrera.

That’s part of what creates a bond among heroes.

“For us in the fire service to lose our brothers and sisters a tragic loss, it stays in our memories, it stays in our hearts, we’ll always remember them. Source: KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

Ore. Offers First-of-Its-Kind Retirement Plan for Workers

By Desert Star Staff PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon is stepping up to provide workers with another option for retirement savings. The state-facilitated OregonSaves retirement plan begins a pilot program on July 1, making Oregon the first state in the nation to get a savings program of this kind up and running.

OregonSaves is designed to give workers without access to retirement plans through their jobs a low-fee option to save for their future.

Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read says the funds will also be portable.

“As they start their careers and move from job to job, Nearly one million workers in Oregon don’t have access to a retirement plan taking these dollars, these accounts and these habits through their employers. (American Advisors Group/Flickr)

with them, that can only accrue - to their benefit and to ours,” he says. “We all have a stake in this, of course, because when people retire with assets, it relieves some of the strain on our alreadystretched state budgets.”

Employees also will be able to opt out of the program at any time. The program will expand to larger employers in November.

The new program is expected to especially help small businesses that struggle to provide retirement plans for their workers, since finding and managing plans can be costly and time-consuming.

Critics of state-facilitated programs are concerned it could compete with private-

sector workplace plans - but Read says the program is solving a gap in the market.

“Nearly half the people who are working in Oregon - almost a million people - haven’t had access, and there’s nothing that’s been preventing the private sector from serving that segment up until now; they haven’t done it,” he explains.

“So, I think we’re filling a gap.”

Under the OregonSaves program, employees will automatically contribute fivepercent of their paycheck into a Roth IRA. Contributions will then increase annually to 10 percent of eligible pay.

However, employees can change the amount they contribute at any time.

By Desert Star Staff INDIANAPOLIS – Right around the 4th of July holiday is one of the most popular times for vacations, when many families pack up and head to places around bodies of water, and where it’s especially hot.

Anyone can fall victim to a heat-related illness, especially those who aren’t used to extreme temperatures.

Dr. Don Bucklin, regional medical director of U.S. Healthworks, says normally, your body cools itself off by sweating - but during hot weather, particularly with high humidity, sweating sometimes isn’t enough. He says hydration is the key.

“You have to be ahead on hydration,” he says. “You can’t wait until you’re really, really thirsty, or feel sick and

then hydrate, because you’ve already waited too long.”

When heat illness hits, he says cramps are usually the first sign, followed by intense sweating, nausea and headache. Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, is the most dangerous and happens when a person’s internal body temperature starts to rise.

Bucklin says that should be considered

a medical emergency because it can be fatal.

Bucklin also says some people are more susceptible to heat illnesses than others, including those working outdoors, folks who are very young or elderly, and those who are obese. Concerns also increase for chronic alcoholics and people taking some types of medications.

“Certain tranquilizers, certain anti-hypertensives make you more susceptible to it, because they change

the fluid balance in your body,” he adds. “The other thing is, if you are older, your fluid system is less tolerant of big swings.”

People who have a heat stroke have body temperatures that reach 104 degrees and higher.

Bucklin says in those cases, an emergencyroom visit is mandatory.

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to square to Stindl to calmly place the ball into the open net with 20 minutes played.

The goal came entirely against the run of play and drew a few deflated looks from the pro-Chile crowd, and was enough to make sure Germany went into the break leading the game.

The second half brought incidents of controversy, again involving the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. When Gonzalo Jara appeared to elbow Werner on the jaw, Serbian referee Milorad Mazic jogged off the pitch to consult VAR. After a few minutes, Mazic eventually returned to the field of play and showed Jara only a yellow, rather than the red many had expected.

VAR reared its head again when Alexis Sanchez went down in the German penalty area. Mazic seemed to allow play to continue so Vidal could shoot, but his effort was tipped over the bar by Ter Stegen.

The referee again stopped play to review the incident,

although no penalty was given.

Tempers began to fray when Joshua Kimmich squared up to Bayern Munich teammate Vidal, both players eventually being booked.

Then when Emre Can fell on top of the ball he was hounded by Chile players who grabbed and shunted him to release it. Can was booked for his troubles.

Chile continued to press in the game’s final stages, and when Angelo Sagal

blazed the ball over with the goal gaping on 83 minutes it seemed to sum up Chile’s luck in front of goal.

The final chance for Chile came in the form of a powerful Alexis Sanchez free kick, which was pounded away by Ter Stegen. Five minutes of added time were not enough for Chile to rescue anything from the final and Germany won their first ever Confederations Cup. German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen

was named man of the final, and German captain Julian Draxler the overall player of the tournament.

Chile ‘keeper Claudio Bravo won the golden glove, while the golden boot went to German striker Timo Werner for his three goals and two assists.

The victory means that Germany now hold the World Cup, Confederations Cup and European U21 Championship titles.

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ceremony before the game, gratitude was expressed towards each national team and the Confed Cup volunteers in the form of banners displaying a ‘Thank You’ message in the six different languages of the eight participating nations.

Previous tournament winners were honored and there was even authentic music from the participating countries, including a Mexican mariachi band.

Charles Aranguiz went close for Chile but he was denied by Antonio Ruediger with a perfectly timed tackle in the area. Arturo Vidal then banged the rebound against Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in the Germany goal.

It turned out to be a costly mistake when moments later Timo Werner took advantage of indecision in the Chile defense to steal the ball and draw Claudio Bravo off his line. With the Chile keeper fully committed, Werner was able

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Porsche unveils the most powerful street-legal 911 model of all time

By Desert Star Staff ATLANTA, -- The fastest and most powerful street-legal 911 model ever is ready for launch: The new 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is celebrating its official world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK from June 30th to July 2nd. At the heart of this high-performance sports car is a 700-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six engine. Weighing in at 3,241 pounds with a full tank of fuel, the lightweight twoseater accelerates from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.7 seconds. The new 911 GT2 RS can reach a top track speed of 211 miles per hour, and it surpasses the 2011 911 GT2 RS by 80 horsepower. The 2018 911 GT2 RS delivers 553 lb.-ft. of torque, an increase of 37 lb.-ft. compared to the previous 911 GT2 RS. The 3.8-liter engine in the GT2 RS is based on the power plant found in the current 911 Turbo S model. In order to increase performance further, larger turbochargers push an increased volume of air into

with the new GT model.

Race-bred chassis for exceptional cornering: The 2018 911 GT2 RS has exceptional dry grip thanks to its race-bred chassis with rear axle steering and Ultra High Performance (UHP) tires. The stability management system is tuned for spirited driving in the new 911 GT2 RS. The PSM can be deactivated in two stages using the ESC OFF and ESC+TC OFF functions. Large air intakes and outlets and the striking rear wing underscore the emphasis on aerodynamics and down-force. The large, wide wheels with 265/35 ZR 20 tires at the front and 325/30 ZR 21 tires at the rear help ensure outstanding braking and cornering potential. The 911 GT2 RS features Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as standard. The front fenders, wheel housing vents, outer shells on the Sport Design exterior mirrors, air intakes on the rear quarter panels, and parts of the rear are made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP),

the combustion chambers. A new additional cooling system delivers optimum cooling at peak loads by spraying water on the intercoolers when the intake air temperature reaches a determined threshold. This reduces the inlet temperature under boost and allows for optimum power output, even under extreme conditions.

The customized GT sevenspeed double-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission in the new GT2 RS enables maximum efficiency with uninterrupted torque transfer. The specially developed lightweight titanium exhaust system weighs around 15 pounds less than the system used in the 911 Turbo and delivers a particularly emotional sound.

Porsche Design is celebrating the debut of this very special high-performance sports car by releasing a special-issue watch. Offering a nod to the world of motorsport, the Porsche Design 911 GT2 RS watch is exclusively available to owners of the new vehicle and can only be ordered in conjunction

as are many of the interior components. The front luggage compartment lid is also made from carbon fiber to make the vehicle as light as possible, while the standard roof panel is made from magnesium. Both of these body panels feature a visible recess in the center, a design element previously used on the 2016 911 GT3 RS. Optional Weissach package saves 40 pounds of weight: The optional Weissach package reduces weight by nearly 40 pounds, further enhancing the vehicle dynamics of the 911 GT2 RS. The package includes magnesium wheels and numerous elements made of carbon fiber. For instance, with this optional package, the roof and anti-roll bars are made of carbon fiber, as are the end links on both axles. The 911 GT2 RS forged magnesium wheels reduce both overall and unsprung weight by over 25 pounds, complementing the vehicle’s handling characteristics. When equipped with the Weissach Package, the carbon fiber weave of the luggage compartment lid

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and the roof are left largely exposed, and are painted with a centrally placed decorative strip in the vehicle color for a distinctive look. The Weissach package is optionally available with an MSRP of $31,000.

A truly sporty interior: The interior of the 911 GT2 RS is dominated by red Alcantara®, black leather, and carbon fiber trim pieces as standard.

The GT2 RS Sport steering

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Porsche Connect Plus and the Porsche Track Precision app are also included as standard, enabling detailed recording, display, and analysis of driving data on a smartphone.

The optional Chrono Package expands the PCM functions to include a performance display, which can be used to display, save, and evaluate lap times. The package also includes a stopwatch on the dashboard featuring an analog and digital display. The Chrono Package on the 911 GT2 RS also provides preparation for the lap trigger available from Porsche Tequipment. When using the Porsche Track Precision app in conjunction with the infrared transmitter placed at the side of the track, the lap trigger receiver enables drivers to record lap times with a higher level of precision.

Exclusive watch for owners: Porsche Design 911 GT2 RS Chronograph: Porsche Design has teamed up with Porsche Motorsport wheel with shift paddles is also to develop the 911 GT2 RS included as standard. Drivers Chronograph exclusively for and passengers can experience 911 GT2 RS owners. The the driving dynamics of the timepiece housing is made of high-performance sports car in lightweight titanium. At its heart Full Bucket Seats with carbon is the first clock movement fiber reinforced backrests, developed by Porsche Design, which offer a high level of the product of three years’ comfort and lateral support. As work. The caliber 01.200 in every 911 model, Porsche includes a flyback function, a Communication Management load-path-optimized movement (PCM) serves as the central bridge, and an official COSC

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You Ask. We Investigate. Mothers of Missing Couple Demand Answers ®

KMIR Kitty Alvarado Coachella Valley Region - Without a knock, Maria Moran gently opens the door to her 26-year-old daughter’s room, something she wouldn’t ordinarily do but in the last month she’s done a lot. It’s Audrey’s room. She hasn’t slept this bed since the morning of Wednesday May 10, the day she and her boyfriend Jonathan Darling Reynoso vanished.

“I sit here and I look around for things or something that will give me a clue,” says Maria.

Clues. They’ve been hard to come by, according to the Indio Police Department’s timeline, Audrey stopped at her sister’s home in Coachella between 8:00 and 8:45 that night. A stop she made on her way to pick up Jonathan.

“She told her that, that she was there to meet Jon like half-ways, or something like that he had gone to visit some friends,” says Maria.

Jonathan did not have a car and several people have told investigators he was coming back from Brawley with friends, police say the couple did meet up. Where? No one knows. But that night maria did communicate with Audrey.

“I asked her, ‘Mija, where are you?’ she texted me from her phone, when I spoke to her,” says Maria adding that it was past 8:00 and she told her she was with Jonathan.

When asked if she sounded afraid, her father Jose Luis says, no because she sent a picture. The picture sent from her phone is the one on all the missing fliers.

But now we have learned the picture was not taken that day and Audrey did not come home. They thought it was odd Audrey didn’t come, but they weren’t worried, except for one detail that bothered her sister.

“She says, ‘But the thing is is that every time I text, every time I call it’s going straight either to voicemail

or it says it’s not being delivered,’ I’m like, ‘what do you mean?” says Maria.

When Audrey didn’t come home after class at College of the Desert, Maria got scared.

At around 2:30 Friday morning out of desperation Maria contacted OnStar, the in car electronic tracking service, in hopes they’d give them the location of Audrey’s SUV (a 2010, gray, GMC Terrain).

“I said, ‘Can you tell me where the car is located?’ they couldn’t tell me they said you have to file a report with the police department,” says Maria.

Then they made a call they never imagined they would make: calling the Indio Police Department to file a missing person’s report.

“They came in did the missing report then they called them, they called on star ... that’s when they found the car in Beaumont,” says Maria.

The SUV was locked, empty and just parked on the side of the 10 Freeway, west of Oak Valley Parkway, and showed no signs of struggle or an attack. Investigators told the families dogs picked up their scent 50 feet into a field.

Hundreds of miles away, in Alabama, Mayra Torres, Jonathan’s mother gets a phone call, one she never thought she’d receive. Her 28-year-old son is missing. She packed the laundry she was folding and began her search for Jonathan and Audrey.

“When I came out here I didn’t expect it for it to be this long, life’s been put on hold,” says Mayra, It’s been almost two months since his disappearance. Time feels like the enemy.

“Things vanish people forget, stories change and it’s just another day of more rumors to be added,” says Mayra.

She has run through every scenario in her head, she

does not believe Jonathan was ever in Brawley, she says he ordered pizza from Dominos and it should have been delivered around 6:00 the night he disappeared, “Unless you’re flying, unless you have something that’s really quick, how the heck did you make it to Brawley and back? So no.”

Investigators also say Audrey’s phone never used cell towers outside of the valley and has not been active since May 10 at midnight, investigators told Jonathan’s family the same about his phone. Something their friends and family find troubling since both were active on social media.

But there is one thing.

Social media has opened a door to another world, a world of people slightly familiar and strangers.

“This one man’s been making comments, and I’m

like I’ve seen this name and someone had imessaged me the beginning of June and she says, ‘you know this is weird this person what he’s saying,’ and I look at it and it’s the same person ... I saw the name and yes, it is Aaron. I see the things that he wrote in this recent one, what is it patience is a virtue or something, to me it’s like, hmm,” says Audrey’s mom.

It’s not clear if investigators have talked to this mysterious man named Aaron from Facebook.

Some rumors swirling on social media are more disturbing than others.

“The big one, what if this is drugs? What if this is cartel?

We read. It’s there, I don’t know what this is about,” says Jonathan’s mom.

That has caused both families to wonder who is out there who knows something

and has remained silent ... silent to the pain of not just one mother, but two.

And I look at her eyes and I think, ‘Mija what were you thinking? What were you thoughts? What are you thinking right now.’ and I fall asleep like that, I actually fall asleep looking at her picture,” says Audrey’s mother with tears streaming down her face.

“Help them come home, if they’re dead, let us put their spirit to rest, but do not let them wander out there.

You can’t be that cruel,” says Jonathan’s mother through tears and anger.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is now in charge of the investigation, they ask anyone who has any information to call the special tip line set up just for this case: (760) 393-3544 Source:/KMIR

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US sets new visa rules for 6 mainly Muslim nations, refugees

unilaterally expand the scope of the ban - for example, by arbitrarily refusing to treat certain categories of familial relationships as ‘bona fide.’

These reports are deeply concerning. We are watching for official word,” said Omar Jadwat, director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights On Monday, the Supreme Court partially lifted lower court injunctions against Trump’s executive order that had temporarily banned visas for citizens of the six countries.

The justices’ ruling exempted applicants from the ban if they could prove a “bona fide relationship” with a U.S. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). Bryce Howard, 15, of Everett, Wash., wears a Trump hat as he snaps a person or entity, but the court photo during a visit to the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, June 26, 2017, where justices issued offered only broad guidelines suggesting they would include their final rulings for the term. a relative, job offer or invitation

By Matthew Lee Grandparents, those who seek a relationship to lecture in the U.S. - as to WASHINGTON (AP) grandchildren, aunts, uncles, with an American business how that should be defined.

The Trump administration on nieces, nephews, cousins, or educational institution Senior officials from the Wednesday set new criteria brothers-in-law and sisterspurely for the purpose of departments of State, Justice for visa applicants from six in-law, fiancees or other avoiding the rules, the cable and Homeland Security had mainly Muslim nations and all extended family members are said. A hotel reservation or labored since the decision refugees that require a “close” not considered to be close car rental contract, even to clarify the ruling and family or business tie to the relationships, according to the if it was pre-paid, would Wednesday’s instructions were United States. The move guidelines that were issued also not count, it said. the result. The new guidance came after the Supreme Court in a cable sent to all U.S. Consular officers may grant will remain in place until the partially restored President embassies and consulates other exemptions to applicants Supreme Court issues a final Donald Trump’s executive late on Wednesday. The new from the six nations if they ruling on the matter. Arguments order that was widely criticized rules take effect at 8 p.m. have “previously established before the justices will not be as a ban on Muslims.

EDT on Thursday (0000GMT significant contacts with the held until at least October, so Visas that have already on Friday), according to the United States;” ‘’significant the interim rules will remain in been approved will not be cable, which was obtained business or professional place at least until the fall. revoked, but instructions issued by The Associated Press. obligations” in the U.S.; if they Shortly after taking office, by the State Department say As far as business are an infant, adopted child Trump ordered the refugee that new applicants from or professional links are or in need of urgent medical ban and a travel ban affecting Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, concerned, the State care; if they are traveling for the six countries, plus Iraq.

Iran and Yemen must prove Department said a legitimate business with a recognized He said it was needed a relationship with a parent, relationship must be “formal, international organization or the to protect the U.S. from spouse, child, adult son or documented and formed in U.S. government or if they are terrorists, but opponents said daughter, son-in-law, daughter- the ordinary course rather than a legal resident of Canada who it was unfairly harsh and was in-law or sibling already in the for the purpose of evading” applies for a visa in Canada, intended to meet his campaign United States to be eligible. The the ban. Journalists, students, according to the cable. promise to keep Muslims same requirement, with some workers or lecturers who have Critics said they are out of the United States. exceptions, holds for wouldvalid invitations or employment watching closely to see how After a federal judge be refugees from all nations contracts in the U.S. would the guidelines are used. struck down the bans, who are still awaiting approval be exempt from the ban. The “Initial reports suggest that Trump signed a revised order for admission to the U.S. exemption does not apply to the government may try to intended to overcome legal

hurdles. That was also struck down by lower courts, but the Supreme Court’s action Monday partially reinstated it.

The initial travel ban led to chaos at airports around the world, but because the guidelines exempt previously issued visas, similar problems are not expected. After a judge blocked the original ban, Trump issued a scaled-down order and the court’s action Monday further reduced the number of people who would be covered by it. Also, while the initial order took effect immediately, adding to the confusion, this one was delayed 72 hours after the court’s ruling.

Under the new rules, would-be immigrants from the six countries who won a coveted visa in the government’s diversity lottery - a program that randomly awards 50,000 green cards annually to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States - will also have to prove they have a “bona fide relationship” with in the U.S. or are eligible for another waiver or face being banned for at least 90 days. That hurdle may be a difficult one for those immigrants to overcome, as many visa lottery winners don’t have relatives in the U.S. or jobs in advance of arriving in the country.

Generally, winners in the diversity lottery only need prove they were born in an eligible county and have completed high school or have at least two years of work experience in an occupation that requires at least two other years of training or experience.

Alicia A. Caldwell contributed to this report.

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Trump election panel requests personal voter data from states

By Desert Star Staff Many states targeted by President Donald Trump’s commission on election integrity have already pushed back, refusing to comply with a request for sensitive data on each voter in their states.

Kris Kobach, Kansas’ secretary of state, is also the vice-chair of President Trump’s election integrity commission.

It was reported earlier that he had sent a letter to each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia requesting personal information on voters. The commission is following up on Trump’s claims that millions of illegal votes were cast in the 2016 presidential election.

The letter requests the last four digits of voters’ social security numbers, their voting history, and a list of any felony convictions they might have, as well as other information. It also asked each secretary of state to

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provide feedback on elections.

Questions in the letter include, “what changes, if any, to federal election laws would you recommend to enhance the integrity of federal elections?” and “what evidence or information do you have regarding instances of voter fraud or registration fraud in your state?”

According to The Hill, at least 24 states have pushed back, with California, Virginia, and Kentucky refusing to comply altogether.

In a recently released statement, Governor Terry McAuliff (D-Virginia) described Kobach’s request as “politically motivated and silly posturing.”

California’s secretary of state, Alex Padilla, also responded to Kobach in a statement, saying “I will not provide sensitive voter information to a commission that has already inaccurately

passed judgement that millions of Californians voted illegally.”

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requested in the commission’s letter is not legally available in the state of Kentucky.

“In Kansas, the social security is not publicly available. Every state receives the same letter, but were not asking for it if it’s not

publicly available,” he said.

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OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5160

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN L. RUDISILL, a.k.a. JOHN LEE RUDISILL CASE NO. INP1700410 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOHN L. RUDISILL, a.k.a. JOHN LEE RUDISILL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CYNTHIA M. STOREY in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CYNTHIA M. STOREY 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: July 27, 2017 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. 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: ANDREA K. SHOUP, 29995 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 101, MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA 92563 (951) 445-4114. Publish July 5, 7, 9, 2017. DSW17-5165 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) Wow Wireless, 440 E. 4th St. #B2, Perris, CA 92570. County: Riverside has been abandoned by the following person(s): Perla Nataly Ramirez Barreto, 440 E. 4th St. #B2, Perris, CA 92570. This business is conducted by: Individual.

The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 07/02/2014. 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: Perla Nataly Ramirez Barreto. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty on June 6, 2017. File No. R-201406463 DSW17-1111 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: YARD CARDZ OF TEMECULA, 29127 MISTY POINT LANE, ROMOLAND, CA 92585.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELYSIA MAE CALL, 29127 MISTY POINT LANE, ROMOLAND, CA 92585. 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: ELYSIA MAE CALL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 26, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708623 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). Pub July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-5163 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ISH ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC, 73350 CALLIANDRA STREET, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 651, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Full name of registrant: ISH ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC., 73350 CALLIANDRA STREET, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/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: ABDI BARRE HAILE, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708598 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).

Pub June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5161

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

MUS T 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June NESS AS: SKY WATCHER, 69730 HWY 111, STE 28, July 5, 12, 19. 2017. DSW17-5151 106, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County; 1420 NW GILMAN BLVD, STE 2722, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ISSAQUAH, WA 98027. Full name of registrant: FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSIKEVAWORKS LLC, 1420 NW GILMAN BLVD NESS AS: CARS RECOVERY OF PALM SPRINGS, STE 272, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027/CA. Business 43612 JACKSON STREET, SUITE 01, INDIO, is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY . CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of Registrant has not yet begun to transact business registrant: DESERT CARS RECOVERY INC., 5449 under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. NORTH PEEK ROAD, ARCADIA, CA 91006/CALII declare that all the information in this statement FORNIA. Business is conducted by: CORPORAis true and correct. (A registrant, who declares TION. Registrant commenced to transact business as true, information which he or she knows to be under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CRAIG ALLEN May 10, 2017. I declare that all the information in HERKIMER, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County declares as true, information which he or she knows on June 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CHARLES Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708601 NOTICE — PALAZZOLO, PRESIDENT. This statement was THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS on June 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707654 NOTICE — A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE MUS T BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOOR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Pub June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5159 OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSI- 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5146 NESS AS: RUBBER STAMPS TODAY; ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING, 48666 BARRYMORE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ST., INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSIof registrant: JEROME ASHER SHUBB, 48666 NESS AS: V V DESERT MEDICAL TRANSPORT; BARRYMORE ST., INDIO, CA 92201. Business DESERT MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC., , 43-612 is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- JACKSON ST SUITE 4, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside menced to transact business under the fictitious County; 44-250 MONROE ST, INDIO, CA 92201. business name(s) listed above on APRIL 1, 2017. Full name of registrant: DESERT MEDICAL TRANSI declare that all the information in this statement PORT INC., 55-475 CALHOUN ST., THERMAL, CA is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares 92274/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORAas true, information which he or she knows to be TION. Registrant commenced to transact business false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JEROME ASHER under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on SHUBB. This statement was filed with the County 03/01/2017. I declare that all the information in this Clerk of Riverside County on June 16, 2017. Peter statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who deAldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. clares as true, information which he or she knows to R-201708293 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: GUADALUPE NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS SANCHEZ SILVA, PRESIDENT. This statement was FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUS T BE FILED Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707197 NOTICE — BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW MUS T BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOPROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 28, July 5, 12, RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS 19. 2017. DSW17-5158 BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June NESS AS: ZAMORA’S SMOG CENTER, 45116 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5145 COMMERCE ST #9, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADOLFO JOHNA- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE THAN ZAMORA, 84362 QUEEN CT., COACHELLA, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSICA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVID- NESS AS: BARBERIA 48, 83097 AVE 48 SUITE UAL . Registrant has not yet begun to transact 2DA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County; business under the fictitious business name(s) listed 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL, COACHELLA, CA above. I declare that all the information in this state- 92236. Full name of registrant: ARELI- -LOPEZ ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares BANUELOS, 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL, COACHas true, information which he or she knows to be ELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIfalse, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ADOLFO JOHNA- VIDUAL . Registrant has not yet begun to transact THAN ZAMORA. This statement was filed with the business under the fictitious business name(s) listed County Clerk of Riverside County on June 23, 2017. above. I declare that all the information in this statePeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares No. R-201708587 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS as true, information which he or she knows to be BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ARELI- -LOPEZ YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE BANUELOS. This statement was filed with the OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017.

TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS No. R-201707999 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 28, July STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5157 USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS BUSINESS AS: BEAUTY RISING, 44-419 TOWN AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 14, 21, CENTER WAY STE #124, PALM DESERT, CA 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5144 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LAUREN MICHELLE NEWKIRK, 44-419 TOWN CENTER WAY STE #124, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. 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: LAUREN MICHELLE NEWKIRK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 22, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708546 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). Pub June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5156

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BEYOND, 74140 ASTER DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELIZABETH ELVIRA SOWLES, 74140 ASTER DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; BRITTANY BROOKE KELLEY, 7463 PALOMAR AVENUE, YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284. 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: ELIZABETH ELVIRA SOWLES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 19, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708372 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 28, July FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-5155 NESS AS: TANNER MIRROR & GLASS, 13450 AVENIDA HERMOSA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of reg- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSIistrant: PARKER BRENT TANNER, 13450 AVE- NESS AS: J. HUNTER’S LANDSCAPING AND NIDA HERMOSA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA POOLS, 31244 SAN JOAQUIN DR., CATHEDRAL 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of Registrant has not yet begun to transact business registrant: DAVID- -ROMERO JR., 68733 C ST., under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; ISMAEL- -ROMEROI declare that all the information in this statement ARTEAGA, 31244 SAN JOAQUIN DR., CATHEis true and correct. (A registrant, who declares DRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: as true, information which he or she knows to be CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transfalse, is guilty of a crime). Signed: PARKER BRENT act business under the fictitious business name(s) TANNER. This statement was filed with the County listed above on 06/20-2013. I declare that all the Clerk of Riverside County on June 16, 2017. Pe- information in this statement is true and correct. (A ter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File registrant, who declares as true, information which No. R-201708299 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE Signed: DAVID- -ROMERO JR. This statement YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- on June 21, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201708490 NOTICE — FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SHOWPLACE PROPERTIES, 51365 LONGMEADOW STREET, INDIO, CA 92201.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARY-WONG-GEE-SCOLES, 51365 LONGMEADOW STREET, 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 MARY- -WONG-GEE-SCOLES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707951 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).

Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5143 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SPA4HOLLYWOOD, 36883 FERBER DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: IOANA- -VASILE, 36883 FERBER DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. 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 IOANA- -VASILE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707984 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).

Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5142 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ELITE GATE SERVICES, 303 W RADIO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 49-131 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. Full name of registrant: JOLIN-FERDINAND, 49131 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. 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 JOLIN- -FERDINAND. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 30, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707449 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). Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5140 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SALON JARICK, 333 S INDIAN CANYON DR STE J, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 2506 ISABELLA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: SALON JARICK, INC., 2506 ISABELLA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/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

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false, is guilty of a crime). Signed JON ROBERT DE FREITAS, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707720 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). Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5139 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY RANCHES, 67201 HARRISON ST., THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County; ROUTE 2 BOX 299, DELANO, CA 93215.

Full name of registrant: CASTLEROCK FARMING, LLC, 501 RICHGROVE DRIVE, DELANO, CA 93215/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2016. 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: CASTLEROCK FARMING, LLC, BY ALBERT L. GOOD, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707642 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5138 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005881040 Title Order No.: 730-1602132-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 048-4462777-952 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/01/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0077345 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MILO J. MARTINOVICH AND ANITA J. MARTINOVICH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/04/2017. TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA,CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:65565 ACOMA AVE SPC 128, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240.

APN#: 663-405-011-6. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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 $163,104.29. The beneficiary

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under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005881040. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/27/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4625241 07/05/2017, 07/12/2017, 07/19/2017. DSW17-5164

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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, CA0700162116-1. 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: June 26, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001621-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, 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.ISL Number 32581, Pub Dates: 07/05/2017, 07/12/2017, 07/19/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-5162

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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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000047-17-1. 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: June 22, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000047-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 32475, Pub Dates: 06/28/2017, 07/05/2017, 07/12/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-5154

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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, CA0700003917-1. 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: June 20, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000039-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, 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.ISL Number 32446, Pub Dates: 06/28/2017, 07/05/2017, 07/12/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-5153

APN: 661-201-005-7 TS No: CA07001621-16-1 TO No: 8684906 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The 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 June 24, 2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 30, 2017 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 June 30, 2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0241500, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by KENNETH J WICKER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC 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: 64892 BOROS CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-1452 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 $174,281.47 (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

APN: 768-383-007-2 TS No: CA05000047-17-1 TO No: 170027344 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The 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 October 3, 2007. 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 22, 2017 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, 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 October 10, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0628905, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by RAYMUNDO J. CALDERON TRUSTEE OF THE RAY J. CALDERON FAMILY TRUST, DATED JULY 14, 2005, as Trustor(s), in favor of COACHELLA VALLEY MORTGAGE CENTER DBA THE MORTGAGE CENTER 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: 52234 CALLE CAMACHO, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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 $250,035.25 (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

APN: 767-611-018-9 TS No: CA07000039-17-1 TO No: 170012531-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The 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 September 6, 2013. 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 16, 2017 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 September 11, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0443226, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JUAN ALVAREZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as nominee for WATERMARK CAPITAL INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 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: 50030 SAN CAPISTRANO DR, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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 $191,602.76 (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.

APN: 612-571-024-0 TS No: CA08000228-17-1 TO No: 170061486-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The 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 November 16, 2005. 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 July 18, 2017 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, 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 December 2, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0998817, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MARCOS REYES, A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as nominee for OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. 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: 48560 RED MOUNTAIN PLACE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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 $309,639.84 (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

By Desert Star Staff It took US authorities a single wiretap order to intercept and record over 3 million phone calls and messages last year, the Wiretap Report 2016, published by the United States Courts, revealed.

The intercepts were carried out over the course of two months by an undisclosed government agency, which applied for the wiretap order in late 2015, according to the report, brought to media attention by the ZDNet website.

“The federal wiretap with the most intercepts occurred during

a narcotics investigation in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and resulted in the interception of 3,292,385 cell phone conversations or messages,” the Wiretap Report 2016 reads.

The phone tapping was authorized to facilitate the capture of 26 individuals, suspected of illegal drug-related activities in Pennsylvania.

It cost the US tax payers $335,000 and resulted in around a dozen arrests being made, the report said.

However, none of those detained were convicted or taken to court as the

surveillance failed to produce any compelling evidence.

The ineffectiveness of wiretapping is well known, Albert Gidari, director of privacy at Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society, told ZDNet. “They spent a fortune tracking 26 people and recording 3 million conversations and apparently got nothing…

I’m not surprised by the results because on average, a very-very low percentage of conversations are incriminating, and a very, very low percent results in conviction,” Gidari said.

According to the report, the US federal government, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and 44 states currently have legislation that allows wiretapping.

There were 3,168 federal and state wiretaps authorized last year, which was a 24 percent decrease compared to 2015.

Ninety-three percent of all authorized wiretaps last year targeted “portable devices” such as mobile phones and tablets, the paper said.

Electronic surveillance was mainly employed to investigate

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been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000228-17-1. 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: June 13, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000228-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 32154, Pub Dates: 06/21/2017, 06/28/2017, 07/05/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-5152 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131545 Title No. 95516585 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/09/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/19/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/22/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0379179, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by Stephen E. Serneels, an Unmarried Man, as His Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 -Auction.com Room. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 661-184-005-5. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64982 Cotton Court, Desert Hot Springs Area, CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $74,885.38. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 6/16/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.

Auction.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 131545. 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.

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US authorities tapped 3 mln phones in single wiretap order in 2016

drug-related offenses, which accounted for 61 percent of wiretap applications in 2016.

Wiretapping became more expensive, with costs spiking 78 percent compared to 2015 and reaching an average of 74,949.

The most expensive wiretap of 2016 was carried out by the federal government, which spent $5,266,558 on a narcotics investigation in California.

Electronic surveillance led to 12,412 arrests last year, with around 10 percent of the suspects later being convicted, the report said.

ND Senator’s Support Key to Health Bill Passage

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will have to close,” she explains. “So, we’re not talking just about health care. We’re talking jobs.”

A vote on the Senate version of the bill is scheduled to take place after the July 4 recess.

A Congressional Budget Office score of the Senate bill as it was originally proposed said 22 million fewer Americans would have health care by 2026.

Hoeven says people need more choices for their insurance and that there needs to be more competition in the market to make care affordable.

North Dakota’s other senator, Democrat Heidi Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., has become integral to the GOP’s efforts to pass health-care reform.

Heitkamp, says 90,000 (Bob Nichols/U.S. Dept. of Agriculture) residents of the state rely on Medicaid and that the bills

By Desert Star Staff the Affordable Care Act. effects of Obamacare. She introduced by the House FARGO, N.D – Sen. John With the extra time, says the proposed cuts and Senate are “cruel.”

Hoeven of North Dakota groups in the state are to Medicaid in the GOP Schaefle says health has become a key vote encouraging their senator bill will hurt rural states care is a fundamental right. for Republicans looking to to vote down the bill. such as North Dakota.

“If you look at the pass health-care reform. As Cheryl Schaefle, an “There are rural hospitals Declaration of Independence, support for the legislation organizer for Indivisible Fargo- in North Dakota that especially it’s ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit waned, including from Moorhead, says her group depend on Medicaid for of happiness,’ and health care Hoeven, leaders in the Senate organized protests at Sen. their patients, for getting is at the very foundation of pushed back a vote on their Hoeven’s office and sent him paid, and there’s fears that those three things,” she says. bill to repeal and replace stories detailing the positive some of those rural hospitals

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between her case and that of the first victim, save from the same time and venue.

In a fourth case, a woman complained to police of a consensual sexual encounter going horribly wrong, when a male partner refused to stop despite her pleas.So far, police have not identified suspects in any of the cases, but commended the decision by the organizers to put the event on hold.

“It is my personal opinion that if you cannot carry out festival without cancellation was triggered there being a crime victim, by financial losses it suffered there should not be a last year and not security festival,” Agnevik, the police or ethical concerns. spokesman, told Expressen.

“Obviously, it’s not good Commenting on the spate financially to run a festival of violence at the festival, associated so strongly with Swedish Prime Minister violence and insecurity. But Stefan Lofven called the to say that we use violence reported crimes “disgusting as an excuse for not doing acts” that must be stopped. it next year is remarkable Jan Björklund, leader of and cynical speculation,” Sweden’s Liberal People’s the company said in a press Party, also condemned the release, cited by Expressen. attacks, describing them Sex crime allegations, as “atrocious events.” meanwhile, continued to pile “Festivals should be a up, with police announcing place of joy – for everyone. It Sunday that another three will require strong action from women had reported incidents the community, organizers, to law enforcement.A woman police, parents and from told officers she had been us if we are to put an end attacked by two men on a to sexual violence against road leading from the festival women,” he said on Sunday. camp and gang raped on The festival had attracted Saturday night, according to notoriety for its history of police spokesman Thomas rape incidents. Last year, it Agnevik, cited by Expressen. courted controversy after Another alleged victim five rapes and a number of said she was also raped assault and groping incidents during the Hellström concert. were reported to police.

Police believe there is no link

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Swedish music festival canceled after spate of rape cases

Organizers of Sweden’s Bråvalla annual music festival have decided to call off the 2018 event after this year’s festival was marred by sexual violence. Police say they are looking into over a dozen reports of molestation and at least four cases of rape.

Swedish police have confirmed they are investigating four potential rapes and some 22 counts of molestation reported on the grounds of the three-day musical festival, which concluded July 1 near the southern Swedish town of Norrkoping.

A teenage girl was reportedly sexually assaulted at the festival during a music concert on Friday, police said Saturday. They added that they are also looking into multiple reports of molestation during the performance by local musician Håkan Hellström.As news of the incident hit the headlines, the company in charge of the

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festival, FKP Scorpio, issued a statement, denouncing the violence and announcing that the event was being canceled next year.

“Words cannot describe how incredibly sad we are about this, and we most seriously regret and condemn this. This is not f**ing okay.

We do not accept this at our festival,” the statement reads.

Saying that they have done “everything in our power,” to prevent sexual violence at the festival, the organizers argued that the problem itself goes far beyond Bråvalla and music festivals in general, and concerns Sweden as a whole.

“It is a huge social problem that affects every part of our society. Absolutely not just festivals. There are about a hundred rapes every day in Sweden and it is a challenge that society has to face,” the organizers said.

The company denied media reports that event’s

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California Politicians’ Gun Control Moves Hit By 2 Setbacks

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli). In this Tuesday, June 27, 2017 photo, a semi-automatic hand gun is displayed with a 10 shot magazine, left, and a 15 shot magazine, right, at a gun store in Elk Grove, Calif.

By Don Thompson SACRAMENTO, Calif.

(AP) - California politicians’ attempts to strengthen some of the nation’s strictest gun laws suffered two setbacks this week - the latest when a federal judge blocked a law set to take effect Saturday barring gun owners from possessing ammunition magazines holding more than 10 bullets.

They present new challenges for freshman state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who took office in January. He’s running his first statewide campaign as he seeks re-election next year to the post he now holds by appointment after his predecessor was elected to the U.S. Senate.

The stalled laws were also championed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is campaigning for governor, and Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, who may seek higher office when he is termed out of the Senate next year.

The rival Democrats engaged in a public feud last year over ownership of the gun control issue as California voters also approved the magazine ban last fall.

The new developments do little to change the political landscape or voters’ strongly held opinions, and they may help all three Democrats campaigning in a state where gun restrictions are popular, Stanford Law School professor David Sklansky said.

“But it’s also not an issue that will wind up dividing them much from other Democrats who are running for office,” Sklansky said.

The setbacks come as another mass shooting unfolded at a New York City hospital on Friday, with the slain assailant concealing a rifle beneath a white lab coat.

San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez ruled Thursday that the highcapacity magazine ban takes away gun owners’ Second Amendment rights and amounts to the government seizing people’s private property without compensation.

California law has prohibited buying or selling the www.desertstarweekly.com

magazines since 2000, but until now allowed those who already owned them to keep them.

The judge was harshly critical of the reasoning behind banning magazines, and particularly of legal arguments

by Becerra’s office that the ban would help thwart mass shooters because they would have to stop shooting to reload more frequently.

“It appears on this record to be a haphazard solution likely to have no effect on an exceedingly rare problem,” wrote Benitez, an appointee of Republican President George W. Bush.

But on the same day, Sacramento-based U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb, an appointee of Republican George H.W. Bush, backed the ban and rejected arguments by different gun owners’ rights groups.

Shubb, like Becerra, listed as examples recent mass shootings in Orlando, Florida; San Bernardino; at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut; and the Arizona attack that killed six while wounding former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Earlier this week, California regulators also temporarily blocked Becerra’s proposed new rules on assault weapons, saying he went too far in trying to impose the new regulations without allowing for public comment.

Becerra’s office is developing regulations on how current California owners of soon-to-be-illegal assaultstyle weapons can keep them if they’re registered starting in July 2018.

Both the magazine ban and new assault weapon restrictions were included in legislation last year. Voters strengthened penalties for the magazine ban with their approval in November of Newsom’s Proposition 63, which also included other gun control measures.

Owners could have faced fines or jail time if they didn’t get rid of their magazines or alter them to hold no more than 10 bullets.

Owners can now keep the magazines until a final ruling

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli). In this June 27, 2017 photo, a semi-automatic rifle is displayed with a 25 shot magazine, left, and a 10 shot magazine, right, at a gun store in Elk Grove, Calif.

by Benitez or if an appeals court overturns his injunction.

Newsom blamed “a wave of lawsuits filed by the gun lobby as part of their orchestrated campaign to dismantle public safety laws and overturn the clear will of California voters.”

De Leon called the San Diego judge’s opinion absurd. Both men predicted it will be overturned because similar restrictions have been upheld elsewhere.

Becerra hasn’t said what he will do next on

either setback. But he promised to “defend the will of California voters.”

Politicians in both liberal and conservative states feel the need to act whenever there is another mass shooting, University of California, Berkeley, law professor Frank Zimring said.

Yet lawmakers nationwide are now making largely incremental changes because their existing gun laws already are so permissive or restrictive, Zimring said. In Republican states, politicians have moved

to allow concealed weapons in classrooms, bus stations or on college campuses.

Politicians of both political parties wind up passing “emotionally symbolic but operationally quite modest” proposals, he said.

“That’s exactly where California is,” Zimring said.

“And from the standpoint of political symbolism, having a fight on the implementation is a plus for the people who passed the law, not a minus.” Source: KMIR/AP

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