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USA Wins World Cup! A tournament that broke all records, the USA Women’s team brought home the World Cup! By Desert Star Staff The seventh FIFA Women’s World Cup™ began in recordbreaking style, with 24 teams lining up for the very first time in the competition’s history, and ended on a similarly momentous note, as USA became the first nation to lift the Trophy three times. Just for good measure, Canada 2015 also yielded an all-time-high of 112 goals, one

more than the previous best, set at Germany 2011. The tournament ended on a suitably spectacular note, as the Stars and Stripes swamped defending champions Japan 5-2. The contest was effectively over by the 16th minute, by which time the Americans had surged into a 4-0 lead, three of those goals coming from the talismanic Carli Lloyd.

It was appropriate that the 32-year-old midfielder should prove USA’s hero. Lloyd missed a penalty in the shootout that decided the Germany 2011 Final between the same two sides, which ended with the Nadeshiko celebrating their first world title. She and 13 other members of the USA squad were on duty that fateful night in Frankfurt, a defeat they have now avenged in style.

By Desert Star Staff After beating Manny Pacquiao in the fight billed as ‘The Fight of the Century’, Mayweather has lost his WBO title for failing to comply with the organization’s match regulations. Floyd Mayweather has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won against Manny Pacquiao last month for failing to pay his ‘sanctioning’ fee on time. Boxers who compete in

World Boxing Organization (WBO) matches are obliged to pay three times their purse up to a limit of 200,000 dollars (180,000 Euros). Mayweather claimed the welterweight title with a win over Pacquiao in the richest fight of all-time in Las Vegas on May 2. The American made a reported sum of 200 million dollars for the fight, which generated 400 million dollars, the biggest payper-view revenue in the United States.

But the 38-year-old, who topped a recent Forbes list of the world’s 100 highest-paid celebrities, could be set to lose the championship after missing the Friday deadline. “The WBO World Championship Committee is allowed no other alternative but to cease to recognize Mr. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as the WBO Welterweight Champion of the World and vacate his title,

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Awarded the adidas Golden Ball as the tournament’s most outstanding player, Lloyd later described her side’s performance as “historic”, while goalkeeper Hope Solo said it was the greatest moment of her career. The seven-goal encounter was the highestscoring final in the history of the competition and drew an enthusiastic response from US

President Barack Obama, who tweeted his congratulations to the victors: “What a win for Team USA! Great game @CarliLloyd! Your country is so proud of all of you. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon.” Records for Sawa, Formiga and Marta Despite failing to retain Continues on Page 13

4th celebration atop the historic O’Donnell house

Story and Photo by Pat Krause The Aids Assistance program held a special July that’s above the Palm Springs Art Museum. A couple hundred guests enjoyed the spectacular fireworks from the O’Donnell house veranda high off the desert floor. The fireworks could be seen clearly from there, and they could also view fireworks further to the east that could be seen lower in the sky. The view from the top was sensational and Keisha D sang the Star-Spangled Banner as the fireworks started in Palm Springs. The guests enjoyed free beverages, valet parking and a golf cart ride over the top to the O’Donnell house. A true BBQ buffet was served that included hamburgers on the grill, hot dogs, brats, and corn off the cob and baked beans. This was probably the best place to view the fireworks in Palm Springs as everyone got a bird’s eye view of the show and the desert below. Some guests were attired in red, white and blue and some waved the American Flag. The party was a fun place to celebrate the

4th with friends and still see the colorful fireworks display. Thousands came to watch the fireworks from the Palm Springs Stadium on Saturday night. People parked their cars wherever they could get a good view. The Palm Springs High School parking lot was full and other parking lots were overflowing as people either watched from their cars or walked to a more convenient location. Families brought chairs and coolers so their children could get a first-hand look at the beautiful display of fireworks. The streets were filled with people walking to the many clearer areas in Palm Springs. As I drove down Ramon Road, the traffic was almost at a standstill as cars tried to find a place to park along the north side of Ramon Road to watch the show. It seems that everyone wanted to watch fireworks wherever they were shown. Several towns and businesses held their own displays so the whole valley celebrated Independence Day in grand style.

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Tourism in California transforming the past

By Pamela Price There’s more on the Visit California menu this summer than meets the eye. That’s why Visit California advertises their seasonal guide of breaking news in a quarterly magazine you can access at www.visitcalifornia. com. From Solana Beach to Solvang, hotels with heritage are enjoying a second debut. If you’ve been tired of days when the temperature rises to well over 100 in the desert, here are a trio opportunity to cool you down comfortably. Solana Beach in San Diego County reports the Winner’s Circle Resort has completed a $7 million renovation, including landscaping to its 94 one and two -bedroom suites make it super family friendly. It’s also an perfect arrangement for a friend’s getaway says Mac Williamson, of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce. Strolling along Cedros Street, the center of this chic town is perfect for pets and people. A visit to Muttropolis is essential for any pet owner seeking one-of-a-kind designer outfits for their precious poodles or a customized car seat for a travel savvy Maltese. If you can’t make it to Denmark this summer reserve

a guestroom at The Landsby, formerly the Peterson Village Inn in Solvang. Comfortable handcrafted furnishings will tempt your staying an extra day or to sample refined California Central Coast dining at their “revamped” Mad + Vin ( in Danish, “food and wine”) restaurant putting Scandinavianinspired dishes in the limelight. Additionally, sharing the glow is The Copenhagen House spotlighting new businesses while the Solvang Amber Museum exhibits amber from around the world ( but mostly Danish says Laura Kath, my number-one source for this legendary slice of Denmark). She urges visitors to check out the six-foot tall Danish Viking and historical displays in Solvang’s authentic bank building at 1660 Copenhagen Drive at the corner of First Street. Closer to home is the new Knickerbockers Trail that visitors to Big Bear Village can easily access. The paved asphalt is the ¼ mile long and starts at the village drive between Pine Knot Avenue and Knickerbocker Rd. Cyclists and pedestrians can share the trail that was funded through an Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program Grant. Next week a review of the

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WBO said in a statement. WBO rules state that WBO champions are not

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Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, “The Pursuit of Happiness” ( www.pageanttickets. com). Pam Price is vice commissioner of the Cathedral City Public Art Commission and co-author of Fun with the Family in Southern California.

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allowed to hold world titles in different weight categories Mayweather is currently WBC and WBA champion at junior middleweight, as well as at welterweight. “Despite affording Mr. Mayweather Jr. the courtesy of an extension to advise us of his position within the WBO July 8, 2015

Welterweight Division and to vacate the two 154-pound world titles he holds, the WBO World Championship Committee received no response from him or his legal representatives on this matter. “The WBO World Championship Committee is allowed no other alternative but

to cease to recognize Mr. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as the WBO Welterweight Champion of the World and vacate his title.” Mayweather has two weeks to launch his appeal, but the WBO are expected to announce American Timothy Bradley as the new interim champion. www.desertstarweekly.com

Making a “Run” for your Money!

By Janice Gough With Greece in a financial crisis and many investors making a “run” on the banks, what is the safest move you can make now

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to prepare if we faced the same financial crisis here? The most “at risk” investments have one major flaw. The problem for these investments is that they are not required to maintain reserves or even emergency levels of cash. Mutual funds, hedge funds and ETFs comprise a large portion of investments for most people. These investments are referred to as a “shadow banking” system. They offer immediate liquidity, however a “Run” on these institutions could deplete assets before one could liquidate. The “Shadow Knows” that their reserves may not hold back a “Run”. During a financial crisis, markets can experience a liquidity implosion, as levered investors are forced to de-lever. Ultimately the purge threatens even the safest and most liquid of investments. During the last financial crisis and “Run” on the market, money market funds threatened the $4 trillion overnight repo market – the center core of our current finance-based economy. Then the Federal Reserve and other central banks became the “buyers of last resort”. The “too big to fail” institutions were bailed out. Today, Central banks and governments have identified which financial institutions are big enough to threaten asset market stability. Those institutions include insurance companies like Prudential and MetLife

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Mutual funds, hedge funds and even index products like ETFs, all a part of the “shadow banking” system, are “the market” and a rush for liquidity on the part of the investing public, whether they be individuals in 401(k)s or institutional pension funds and insurance companies, would find the ‘market’ selling to itself with the Federal Reserve severely limited in its ability to provide assistance. Many types of problems can trigger a financial disaster. Chaos is not just random, but unpredictable. Even complex systems, like weather, have an underlying order, proving that simple systems can produce complex behavior.

So, what is the most common sense thing to do to avoid personal financial chaos… Hold an appropriate amount of cash so that panic selling for you is off the table. Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Her career in Health plans span many years. You may contact Janice by calling (760)2517724 or (650) 342-7744 or email: Janice@goughinsurance. com. Part of our Financial review, includes Health, Life, and Long Term Care plans. Visit our website: www. goughinsurance.com and call us for a Complimentary assessment

What is “Exclusive Use Common Area”?

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but also asset managers like PIMCO and Black Rock. Those touting that there would not be a problem, speak of the recent experience that occurred with PIMCO, because no ‘fire sales’ or ‘forced selling’ occurred when the famous bond investor and manager, Bill Gross, left their firm. PIMCO has adopted the use of derivatives to buffer “Runs” and safeguard liquidity. A derivative is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying entity. The fact is that derivatives on a systemic basis represent increased leverage and therefore increased risk – presenting possible exit and liquidity problems in future months and years.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Condominium owners often misunderstand exclusive use common area, and this leads to far too many wasteful disputes. Simply put, exclusive use areas are not “your” property, but property you use which is jointly owned (and therefore controlled) by all association members. What is it, who controls it, and who takes care of it are often disputes which can be avoided by providing owners, boards and managers a better understanding of it. Condominium owners own separate interests called “units,” and share ownership with all members in everything which is

not a unit. The “everything else” is called “common area,” and exclusive use common area is a subset of common area. There are many portions of a condominium building which are outside of the boundaries of the units, but clearly are designed for the use and enjoyment of only one unit owner. These parts are called “Exclusive Use Common Area”. Definitions of exclusive use common areas can be found in either the Condominium Plan, the CC&Rs, or in the Civil Code. Civil Code Section 4145 provides the default definition, if the governing documents do not fully cover the topic, which includes: “shutters, awnings, window boxes, doorsteps, stoops, porches, balconies, patios, exterior doors, doorframes, and hardware incident thereto, screens and windows or other fixtures designed to serve a single separate interest, but located outside the boundaries of the separate interest…”. Fixtures serving a single unit but existing outside of the boundaries of the unit may include water heaters, or air conditioning equipment, for example. Many condominiums are bought with the mistaken belief that the exclusive use area, such July 8, 2015

as perhaps a balcony, is “theirs” and the HOA cannot dictate how it is used. However, it is still common area, and the association can limit how the homeowner uses that area. Therefore, associations often have rules regarding use of particular exclusive use areas, such as balconies or patios. Many non-compliant members may simply not understand that their use of exclusive use common area is not unlimited. Who maintains exclusive use common area? Who repairs it? Is the broken window or leaky water heater an association concern? The inquiry usually starts by determining if the area in question is exclusive use common area, followed by an analysis of who maintains it and who repairs it -and the two responsibilities might be placed upon different parties. However, if governing documents do not answer the question, the Common Interest Development Act fills in the missing pieces. Under Civil Code Section 4775, the association repairs, replaces and maintains common area, and the member maintains exclusive use common area, unless the governing documents state otherwise. Who then repairs or replaces the

exclusive use common area? Section 4775 only says that the member maintains it. Most HOA lawyers have for years said that since exclusive use is a subset of common area, there is no gap, and that associations repair and replace exclusive use common areas, unless the governing documents state otherwise. In 2017, Section 4775 will change, confirming this HOA responsibility. Many associations have amended their governing documents to address this subject. “Use” is different than “control”, and maintenance responsibility may be allocated differently than repair responsibility. Exclusive use is a necessary complication of shared ownership, but better understanding will reduce conflict.

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

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City of Coachella receives national award By Desert Star Staff Coachella, Calif., - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Coachella by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year ending June 20, 2015. The CAFR contains the

Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independent auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, financial statements and other financial information for the fiscal year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor for the City o f C o a c h e l l a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s F i n a n c e Department to receive this award,â&#x20AC;? said David Garcia, Coachella City Manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This certificate affirms the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longstanding commitment to remain transparent and continue to serve the citizens of Coachella in

a financially responsible manner.â&#x20AC;? Select members of the GFOAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional staff and Special Review Committee review reports submitted to the CAFR program. The impartial panel is comprised of independent auditors, financial statement preparers and other financial professionals. The Government Finance Officers Association issued the following statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City

of Coachella meets the highest standards of the program and demonstrates a constructive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spirit of full disclosureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to clearly communicate the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial story.â&#x20AC;? To view the CAFR for the City of Coachella, visit www. coachella.org, or to learn more about this prestigious award, visit the Government Finance Officers Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. gfoa.org.

Conservation Group Opposes Drought Legislation

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. Conservation groups say a bill introduced last week by a California Congressman to combat the drought would have devastating consequences for wildlife. House Resolution 2898, known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015,â&#x20AC;? would allow more water to be pumped from the delta and sent to farms in the San Joaquin Valley. But Rachel Zwillinger, water policy adviser with the group Defenders of Wildlife, says the bill would allow the state to override the Endangered Species Act and

other environmental protections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A law like this could have consequences that are so significant that we could actually drive fish in the Bay Delta system over the brink and they could become extinct and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forever,â&#x20AC;? says Zwillinger. T h e b i l l â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s s p o n s o r, Congressman David Valadao, says inaction would hurt crops and threaten the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food supply. Zwillinger counters that the loss of water would further threaten migratory birds in the central valley and devastate chinook salmon, a species already hurt by the drought. She says there are better ways to

approach the problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very hopeful that whatever solutions folks look to are focused on things like water recycling and technology innovation, and water conservation, rather than on gutting our environmental laws,â&#x20AC;? says Zwillinger. Last year, a similar bill passed the House of Representatives but died in the Senate. - See more at: http://www.publicnewsservice. org/2015-07-01/endangeredspecies-and-wildlife/ conservation-group-opposesdrought-legislation/a469661#sthash.oONkX5Zn.dpuf Source: Public News Service

Judge: Train Companies Must Prepare for Oil Spills

safety plan - and put aside lots of money to cover any future spills. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because a federal judge in San Francisco dismissed an industry lawsuit last week against Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new railroad safety law. Patti Goldman, managing attorney for Earthjustice, said the precautions required are common sense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All other industries, like the Companies running oil trains in California will be required to have a spill-retankers that carry the oil, the sponse plan. Photo credit: vladyslav-danilin/shutterstock refiners, the pipelines, all of them prepare these oil-spill response plans,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the By Desert Star Staff wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to carry oil in railroads to do the same.â&#x20AC;? Railroad companies soon California unless they have a Railroad companies had

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Let Holocaust Survivors Live in Diginity

By Desert Star Staff MIAMI, FL. -- Holocaust survivor leaders from throughout the United States have sent a letter to Pope Francis asking that he intervene with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to persuade the German g o v e r n m e n t t o p ro v i d e desperately needed financial support for the tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors worldwide who are living in poverty and suffering from unique and complex medical and mental health needs stemming from the actions of the German Nazi regime in the Holocaust. “We are asking Your Holiness to apply your moral authority directly with today’s Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to fulfill provide the promised, owed, and much needed compensation which was first promised by Chancellor Adenauer in the 1950’s ‘to care for survivors until their last breath.’” The survivors cited the Pontiff’s recent comments that “the great powers looked away and failed to take the military

and other actions to prevent the murder of millions of Jews during World War II.” “Today, while German Government under Chancellor Merkel may not be looking away, it is clear that the tragic, widespread suffering among survivors could and must be addressed by Germany providing 100% of the necessary resources to provide survivors with dignity in their final years. “Half of our fellow Holocaust survivors worldwide live in poverty. Survivors suffer from unique medical and mental health needs, identified by medical professionals, that resulted from or are exacerbated by our maltreatment under the Nazi German regime and its partners and industries, with the death camps, labor camps, medical experiments, torture, starvation, and death marches, which have left their brutal legacy till this very hour.” The survivors concluded optimistically: “We believe that if the plight of our brothers and sisters were made known to the German people, with your

personal intervention, they will support the greatly needed and necessary funding levels to alleviate survivors’ suffering.” As further support for their plea, the Holocaust Survivors Foundation released a powerful video and petition to Chancellor Merkel on YouTube: https://www.

change.org/p/chancellor-angelamerkel-german-bundestag-letholocaust-survivors-live-indiginity?just_created=true The Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA is a coalition of elected Holocaust survivor leaders from California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia,

Connecticut, Washington State, Nevada, Washington, D.C., Indiana, New Jersey, Maryland, and Illinois. For more information, go to www.hsf-usa.org. SOURCE Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA Source: PRNewswireUSNewswire

OPEC Pumps 31.28 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Per Day

By Desert Star Staff LONDON-- Oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) totaled 31.28 million barrels per day (b/d) in June, up 170,000 b/d from May and the fourth consecutive monthly increase since February, as Saudi Arabia and Iraq pushed out more oil, a Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Monday. “This is the highest monthly level since August 2012, when the survey estimated output at 31.54 million b/d,” said Margaret McQuaile, senior correspondent for Platts, a leading global provider of energy and commodities information. “At that point, output was on the way down. Now, output seems

to be on the way up, and at a time when the market could be looking at a lot more oil from Iran.” The June total leaves OPEC pumping nearly 1.3 million b/d in excess of its official 30-million b/d ceiling. Top producer, Saudi Arabia, driver of the oil producer group’s current market share strategy, further increased its output to produce an average 10.35 million b/d in June. A spike in air-conditioning demand has traditionally boosted the volume of crude burned directly in the kingdom’s power plants during the summer months. In addition, new refineries are pushing domestic use of crude oil higher. Iraq pushed volumes from its Gulf terminals up by

nearly 330,000 b/d to more than 3 million b/d following the commissioning at the beginning of the month of a new storage and pumping system at the onshore Fao terminal. As well as Basrah Light, Iraq is now exporting the newly-introduced Basrah Heavy crude oil. But volumes exported from Turkish Mediterranean port Ceyhan via the pipeline system of semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan fell by more than half from May levels, raising a question mark over the future of an oil export agreement signed by Baghdad and Erbil late last year. Last Thursday, the Kurdistan Regional Government said it had been forced to boost the sale of its own crude to international markets last month because of

a “debt backlog” triggered by federal government budget cuts, leaving less crude available for export from Ceyhan on behalf of Iraqi state oil marketer SOMO. In Libya, output slipped by 20,000 b/d to 410,000 b/d as it continued to struggle to raise production due to ongoing security issues and technical limitations. However, state-owned national oil company is optimistic it can raise output in the near term following the lifting of force majeure at the major Ras Lanuf export facility and a tentative agreement with tribal leaders in western Libya to reopen the pipeline linking the major fields of Sharara and Elephant (El Feel) to ports on the country’s western Mediterranean coast.

OPEC said after its June 5 agreement that members had been urged to adhere to the 30 million b/d ceiling. There is, however, no mechanism in place to enforce any level of adherence as no individual country quotas have been distributed under the ceiling. For output numbers by country, click here. You may be prompted for a cost-free, onetime-only log-in registration. For the latest OPEC news features, visit this OPEC Features link and for an OPEC guide, access this link: http://www.platts. com/news-feature/2015/oil/ opec-guide/index. Source: PRNewswire Visit: www.platts. com.

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA, -- Union Bank announced that Matthew Beaudoin has been named branch manager for the Palm Springs branch located at 500 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264. Beaudoin will oversee the dayto-day operations of the branch and will report to Managing Director Dannette Cooper, regional manager of the Greater Inland Communities region. Beaudoin joined Union Bank in 1994 and served most recently as the branch manager for the Hermosa Beach branch

where he worked for eight years. He has more than 25 years of banking experience and began as a teller working his way up to manager. “As a long-time Palm Springs homeowner, Matthew has deep roots in Palm Springs,” said Cooper. “Now as Palm Springs Branch Manager, he will bring his banking and community building experience to the area. There is so much growth and opportunity in Palm Springs, and we’re thrilled to continue to be a part of such a vibrant community.” Active in the bank’s many

volunteer programs, Beaudoin is the Los Angeles area cochair for Pride Alliance, the bank’s outreach group for the LGBTA community. He has also volunteered for Bank Works, a bank-training program for students interested in banking careers. Beaudoin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and an executive MBA from Pepperdine University.

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The best of Doo-Wop comes back July 18

The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson, The Tokens and other legends in concert in Upland, CA By Desert Star Staff UPLAND, Calif. – Four of the greatest doo-‐wop musical acts to ever perform will come together at the Highlander Auditorium in Upland, Calif., for an unforgettable night of unforgettable hits from the 1950s and 1960s on Saturday, July 18. “The Golden Era of Doo-‐ Wop” – an evening of classic vocal harmony, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll music – will bring together legendary doo-‐ wop performers The Tokens, Jimmy Clanton, Kathy Young and The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson as part of the ongoing Affordable Music Productions concert series. The show takes to the stage at 7 p.m., led by the evening’s special guest master of ceremonies, legendary radio personality Dave Hull – aka “The Hullabalooer.” Considered one of the top Los Angeles radio personalities of all time, Hull entertained Southern California audiences over the airwaves for nearly half a century. Multi-‐Hall of Famers The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson (Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Doo-‐Wop Hall of Fame) are also scheduled to perform live on network television on ABC’s “The View” on Wednesday, July 8, leading up to the Upland show. Aside from numerous PBS specials, this will be their first live

appearance on network television since appearing on “American Bandstand” in 1959. Tracing their roots to Chicago’s south side, circa 1950, The Flamingos first gained widespread popularity from their cover of “I Only Have Eyes for You.” Johnson joined The Flamingos in 1956 and wrote the group’s first pop chart hit, “Lovers Never Say Goodbye,” in 1958. The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson have since been credited with being influential in the careers of groups ranging from The Temptations to Boyz II Men. True rock pioneers, The Tokens were among the first to successfully use the falsetto lead voice in creating the classic 1961 No. 1 hit, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” The song (originally a Zulu folk song called “M’bube” and Anglicized to “Wimoweh”) has sold more than 15 million copies to date, and in a survey conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Record Industry Association of America, The Tokens’ classic recording of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” placed 159th in the top 365 records of all time. Along with song it is most known for, the Brooklyn group also recorded hits “Tonight I Fell In Love,” “I Hear Trumpets Blow,” and “Portrait of My Love.” In 1998 The Tokens became the first group to sing the National Anthem

in all major league ballparks in one season, which landed them into the Guinness Book of World Records. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005. A guest appearance on “American Bandstand” in 1958 brought Jimmy Clanton national fame with the song “Just A Dream.” That was followed by a series of popular recordings, including “Another Sleepless Night,” “Go Jimmy Go,” and his huge smash hit, “Venus In Blue Jeans.” Clanton began playing guitar when he was young and by the time he was 17 had become an accomplished guitarist playing locally around his hometown of Baton Rouge, La. He jointly led a band called “The Rockets,” which became one of the top rhythm and blues bands on the Gulf Coast. In between recordings, Clanton constantly toured, appearing in big shows all over the world, including places like the Hollywood Bowl and Lincoln Center in the United States and in huge arenas in the Philippines and Australia. His ultimate honor came when he was asked by Alan Freed to star in the iconic rock and roll movie, “Go, Johnny, Go.” Another starring role followed in the movie, “Teenage Millionaire.” Kathy Young was a star before she was 16 years old, recording what quickly became a No. 1 hit and a standard in rock

and roll, “A Thousand Stars.” That earned her the nickname, “The Cinderella of Show Business.” For five years she toured with Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, The Shirrells, Bo Diddley, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Ray Charles and Neil Sedaka, among others, and appeared on American Bandstand four times. She followed “A Thousand Stars” with the LP “The Sounds of Kathy Young,” and singles “Happy Birthday Blues” and “Magic Is The Night.” She also recorded a series of hit songs

with Chris Montez as the duo “Chris and Kathy.” Tickets for “The Golden Era of Doo-‐Wop” are $39, $49, $59, $69 and $79. There are no service fees and parking is free. Highlander Auditorium is located at 850 N. San Antonio Ave. (at Foothill Blvd.) in Upland. Tickets to the July 18 concert may be purchased online at www. affordablemusicproductions.com or by calling 1-‐888-‐718-‐4253 Monday-‐Friday from 6 a.m.-‐6 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-‐2 p.m.

Film Producer Jerry Weintraub Dead at 77

By KMIR News Staff Film producer Jerry Weintraub, whose credits include ``Diner,’’ “The Karate Kid’’ and the “Ocean’s Eleven’’ movies, died today at age 77.

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Weintraub had been in failing health recently and was staying with family in the Palm Springs area, according to TMZ and Variety. Weintraub had a home in Big Horn in Palm Desert, but

he died of a heart attack in his Santa Barbara home. “In the coming days, there will be tributes about our friend Jerry Weintraub,’’ said George Clooney, who starred in the “Ocean’s Eleven’’ films. “We’ll laugh at his great stories, and applaud his accomplishments. And in the years to come, the stories and accomplishments will get better with age, just as Jerry would have wanted it. But not this day, today our friend died.” Accomplishments his family and friends, Amal and I send our love,’’ Clooney said. “And to those who didn’t know him, we send our deepest sympathy. You would have loved him.’’ The New York native originally worked as a talent manager, representing stars such as Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond and John Denver. “To my great sorrow, my friend and former producer Jerry Weintraub had died suddenly,’’ director William Friedkin wrote on his Twitter page. “He was loved and admired. God bless him.’’ Friedkin directed the 1980 Al Pacino crime drama July 8, 2015

``Cruising,’’ which Weintraub produced. Weintraub’ other producing credits include “Oh, God!’’ “Nashville,’’ “My Stepmother is an Alien,’’ “Pure Country,’’ “The Specialist,’’ “Vegas Vacation’’ and 1998s “The Avengers.’’ Weintraub briefly led United Artists, but left to lead his own production house, known as Weintraub Entertainment Group, before eventually landing at Warner Bros. Jerry Weintraub shared an Emmy Award for coproducing the climate-change documentary series “Years of

Living Dangerously,’’ and shared another as a co-producer of HBO’s Liberace drama “Behind the Candelabra.’’ In addition, he won an Emmy in 1975 for coproducing the musical special ``An Evening with John Denver.’’ Jerry was an executive producer on the HBO limited-run series ``The Brink.’’ flowers will be placed on Weintraub’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood at 10 a.m. Tuesday. KMIR News has confirmed that Weintraub has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in downtown Palm Springs. Source KMIR

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Lake Fire Now 90% contained

By KMIR News Staff HIGH DESERT — The Lake Fire is holding at a little more than 31,000 acres, and is at present 85 percent contained. Five firefighters suffered injuries, and one home was destroyed. Firefighters continue to mop up the large burn zone, as residents breathe a sigh of relief. The mountains in the San

Bernardino National Forests are no longer smoking, as containment is grows on the Lake Fire. “Since we’re in the burn area I knew we were fairly safe; we could have a grass fire, but never the heavy fire that the initial fire was,” said Burns Canyon resident, Todd Foster. Foster talked about the burn area from the Sawtooth

Fire nine years ago. It destroyed 50 homes and dozens of other buildings. Last week, the Lake Fire did destroy one home close in Burns Canyon. “Near Heartbreak Ridge, which is where the front was, and they couldn’t stop it; no one was living there, but it burned. It’s gone,” said Foster. Out in the San Bernardino

National Forest, just outside of the High Desert, there are still some road closures on small, rural dirt roads as firefighters work to get full containment of the Lake Fire. “It’s pretty crazy; we come out here mining a lot, and thank goodness this place didn’t burn,” said Joshua Tree resident, Rico Pomerico a couple of miles from the burn zone. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but Pomerico hopes people are especially careful this holiday weekend. “As far as Fourth of July, be safe, watch your fire, don’t let any fire where it shouldn’t be, that’s it,” said Pomerico. The Lake Fire started more than two weeks ago forcing evacuations, and at its peak threatening better than 7,000 structures. “If it comes over the ridge we’re going to have to leave, but it never did, they water bombed and took care of it really well. They did a great job, and we’re very appreciative for the work that they did here, believe me,” said Foster. More than 1,200 firefighters are still on the scene. It has cost nearly 38 million dollars to battle the Lake Fire to date. Source KMIR

Controversial Electric Rate Changes Approved By Shawn Harkness, Senior Producer San Francisco, Ca. - State regulators approved a new electric rate plan that will increase costs for many customers. The Califor nia Public Utilities Commission approved the controversial plan that will raise rates for people who use less electricity, while cutting rates for customers who use higher amounts of power. While several major utilities support the changes, critics claim the new rate plan discourages people from adding wind or solar power

while benefiting those who waste electricity. The Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the proposal. This was the first rate overhaul since the state dealt with rolling brownouts 15 years ago. Southern California Edison, which pushed for the changes, released a statement saying, “Today’s decision is another positive step toward a more equitable sharing of costs to provide electric services...” Source KMIR

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JULY 8-15, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

financial, explaining our current difficult times. Knowledge is a The new moon sheds light upon psychological security. It leads home, mother(ing), nurturance, to Right Action. nourishment and how you need to live. Is comfort and security found CANCER in your home? How are family relationships. Is there a need to The new moon calls you move, redecorate, restructure or to greater self-identity, selfredesign? Dynamics with parents development, self-recognition, and family, a new foundation, self-esteem seeing yourself as more nurturance are assessed strong and reliable. It also brings to meet emotional needs. Design forth an identity crisis; the old and build a gate. perceived self, ways and choices falling away. What you have done TAURUS before must be changed. If you are determined to go about your There’s a need to make changes life as before, without needed in thoughts and communication and practical adjustments, you with self and with others. will find yourself isolated and in There’s more be learned about danger. What needs to change listening carefully, understanding, in your life? What must you say speaking or not speaking. yes or to? As you listen and learn new perspectives become clear along LEO with new ideas. Listening is most important. All your endeavors There is great expansion within creates knowledge for others. your heart, mind and self-identity. You’re to bring about changes There has also been much grief, within the self for others to from long ago, with those you imitate. love as you were learning how to love. In coming months you’ll be GEMINI spiritually impressed with the fact that you are interdependent. Joy Financial stability is important. in your life is in direct relation to In our financially unstable making real contact with others. times, we must understand the Your rich reservoir of talents undercurrents (reality) of our needed expressing. For others present and future economic to mentor. situation. It’s important to be up VIRGO to date, to read Catherine Austin Fitts’ (solari.com/blog) site daily. She brings forth information, It would be good to study awareness and interpretation historical groups, masonry, of world events, particularly different societies and the entire

human race’s progression through the centuries. The history of humanity as a group becomes more interesting and significant. As we have true identity, our sense of self-worth is anchored, established and then helping others, humanitarianism, emerges and true service is a daily experience. Virgo is the sign of service.

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Attempt to share all things physical, material, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Sharing brings more and more resources forth. Perhaps you’ve never thought of true sharing till now. For our spiritual development, we must begin to share all that we have until one day we actually give ourselves away, a high level of spiritual development. Many LIBRA of us are not here yet. But you’re Libras are many times like swifter than most. Capricorns, climbing the ladder of success. At times Librans feel CAPRICORN great pressure concerning career, advancement, making money, Perhaps in your mind there’s a public recognition. This creates pull between work and home, a determination to advance, step self and others, public and around obstacles, pierce glass personal. This is difficult, as if ceiling. You also look for evidence you’re on a cross – pulled up/ of success through material down, side to side. Actually you resources. In coming months are. It’s the fixed cross and you’re different realities emerge. Know being asked by the Soul to offer your service is seen, recognized, yourself equally to all four areas welcomed and appreciated. of life. To self, to the “other” (intimate), to family, to the world. SCORPIO The emphasis in on family now and relationship. As you fulfill You’re being given the these duties to both, you are opportunity to delve into abstract transformed. thoughts, intangible to most. Especially about beauty. AQUARIUS You think about morals and ethics, religious practices, There is a need to focus on philosophical issues. You seek health and nutrition. It’s essential a new foundation and structure that you reduce all things that in life. It comes through study lead to stress and overwork. and cultural expansion. Travel, This includes physical and too. Pursue the wisdom of the psychological worries. Having ages, in whatever culture you find the intention to cooperate with yourself in. You’re to travel over others creates deep and lasting the seas. psychological health. Should

there be anything you need in daily life, communicate this to others. Be very careful with finances and resources. Pray daily for right work, the right home and for nurturance.

PISCES You’re being subtly urged to express more affection and love. It brings joy to you; something deeply needed to strengthen your life force. Expressing true affection also develops balance and cultivates self-esteem. Often Pisces are ignored and not seen. This can be a wound. A balance between spiritual and physical is essential for Pisces to feel happy and enjoy life. We become what we give. Notice those around you who love more. Imitate them. Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

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the 100-plus degree heat. Opening their doors a little over two years ago, the momand-pop shop specializes in gourmet milk shakes, malts and floats. Located on Palm Canyon Drive on the Palm Springs “strip,” the family-owned joint prides itself on using only the freshest, finest ingredients; while making the fudge, salted caramel, butterscotch, whipped cream, marshmallows and more in house. To make matters better, Great Shakes loops a mini donut around the straws of each milk shake served. If not a donut, then Oreos, or some other delicious garnish that puts the finishing touches on the edible works art. Picture worthy, they are almost too beautiful to drink. You would rather just stare at it – or take a picture and post it to the social media outlet of your choice. There are over 25 different milkshakes and malts to taste, with unusual ingredients Shakes from Great Shakes (Instagram/@forkin_food) ranging from balsamic vinegar to lavender. Every selection may not be your thing because By Dan Marinelli Valley hits, it is so hot cold, refreshing milk shakes at there are some outside-thePALM SPRINGS – When simply getting out of the air- Great Shakes, however, are box options on the menu. Like summertime in the Coachella conditioned house is a job. The a treat worth traveling for in the Muddled S.O.B., which

comes with Kalamata olives and balsamic vinegar. If new and daring is not your thing, there are definitely more than enough items on the menu to satisfy your milk shake craving and more. A tame, unique customer favorite is the Snow Day, with peanut butter, peppermint crush and fudge. Another delectable choice is the Banana Caramel Graham, with house-made pie crust, house-made salted caramel and fresh banana. No matter what you get, it will probably be amazing - just trust the people at Great Shakes! Great shakes is open seven days a week from 12-9 pm, with extended hours ThursdaySaturday. It might be hard in the fiery climate, but if you can make it down to Palm Springs you will not regret cooling off with a gourmet shake from Great Shakes. For more on food in the Coachella Valley, follow @ Dan on Twitter at @dsmarine7.

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If you have ridden a gnarly wave or been stoked over a choppy bomb, then you know: Surfing is a the thrill of a lifetime. If you haven’t experienced it for yourself, make this the summer to do so. The sport is an enjoyable endeavor for all ages and skillvsets, and is described byvmany surfers as one of the most challenging activities in existence. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a calm, pleasant experience if you decide to take it up for the first time. Professional surf shops and instructors are available at every major beach, ready to help you get ready for your first time on the board. CHECKLIST Adventure awaits you for your next — or first — surfing excursion, but so does the potential to forget something important. Doing so can turn

your experience from fun to frustrating in no time. Follow this checklist to make sure you bring the essentials. • Your board: There are different styles and sizes of boards, so if you’re unsure of what you’ll need, quiz an expert or surf shop professional. They will be able to point you in the right direction. • The clothes: Neoprene wet suits are a popular choice for surfing attire because they are durable, waterproof and difficult to rip. Don’t forget some proper storage for them when you’re finished, such as a large plastic container or tote. • Repair and maintenance: If you’re planning on surfing for multiple days, there are some maintenance products you’ll want to remember. Make sure you have a good supply of wax, a spare leash and a ding repair kit to keep your board in optimal

shape.

PLAN A TRIP Once you have everything you need to hit the waves, it’s time to figure out where you’d like to board. Check with your travel companions to see if there are any ocean spots they have been wanting to try. You also can do some research by reading online reviews or joining surfing chat forums. You can find valuable tips from surfers who are not only experts in the sport, but also in where to find the best waves for any skill level. It’s recommended that you take a few classes before taking on the ocean yourself. Many oceanfront outfitters offer packages that include a crash course on surfing, as well as an assisted ride until you are ready to battle the waves on your own.

HAVE A STAYCATION Great summer memories can be made in your own local community — or right down the highway. Save money and support local businesses by attending local fairs, festivals, campgrounds and concert series. Best of all, they offer you the opportunity to stay close to friends and family members this summer while you soak in the summer fun together. FIND GOOD TIMES Having trouble figuring out where or how to spend your summer fun time? Your city, county or state tourism bureau can be an expert source of upcoming events, times and details. Find the organization’s Fishing on a warm, sunny day with cloudless skies is a quintessential summertime activity in America. It is the perfect pastime for all ages, requiring only a simple assortment of equipment. Fishing has forever offered a memorable bonding experience between parents and children, as well. CHECK YOUR GEAR While you technically only need a pole and a container of bait to have an enjoyable fishing experience, there are some technical details to check before you hit the lake. What you need depends on the type of fishing you’re looking to do. Will you be fishing from the banks of a small creek or pond? An

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pamphlet to consult during your trip so you are fishing within various laws and limits. Especially if you’re bringing young children with you, be sure to adhere to all and any safety standards. Children should always wear a life jacket, no matter if they are on a shore, dock or boat. Make sure it fits properly and the child is comfortable wearing it. Also be careful allowing young children to handle hooks. Consider using barbless hooks for kids and take care of baiting the hook yourself until your child becomes more practiced in the skill. Once you ensure that you’re safe and following the rules, it’s time to head out on your adventure. July 8, 2015

website to see if it posts an updated calendar of events. You also can find them on social media to keep tabs on upcoming events and tourismrelated information. RENT A CABIN Do you have a national forest or waterway in your neck of the woods? Check your local newspaper for advertisements or conduct a simple online search to find locations and rates for local lodging. You may stumble across a unique bed and breakfast or treehouse cabin that you didn’t know existed. You’ll save the time usually spenttaking a long car or plane ride to your destination, allowing you more quality experiences with

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ZIP LINING When you think summer vacation, your mind may automatically wander to water, sand and suntan lotion. Many enthusiasts are instead opting for trees, speed and flying. That’s right, zip lining is picking up momentum as a fast-growing summertime favorite across the world. It’s an affordable, easy-to-do activity — if you’re not afraid of heights, that is. Some of the most scenic zip-line adventures take place high in the jungles and rainforests in tropical countries such as Costa Rica. The natural beauty of the environment, coupled with the sounds and sights of native wildlife, can offer a stunning backdrop for your next zipline experience. TAKE A TOUR Many businesses offer zip-lining tours or destination experiences for the entire

family to enjoy. And you don’t have to leave the country to have an amazing adventure. From the West Coast to the East and many rural areas in between, zip-lining tours await you. Given their diverse locations and environmental surroundings, they all offer something a bit different for you to experience. When planning your tour, start by talking to friends and family members who have zip lined. Ask them about the best places to do so, but also about the experience itself. Was it scary, exhilarating or a little bit of both? Would they do it again? Their answers may have an impact on your decision. PAY ATTENTION Your zip-lining venture will likely start with a how-to explanation for a safe ride. You will learn how to put on your harness, latch onto the zip cable and properly brake

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Looking to work up a sweat this summer? Striving to reconnect with nature and all of its natural beauty? Mountain biking is your answer. It provides a combination

of adrenaline- packed challenges and scenic magnificence that is unique to the sport. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned veteran, there is an

assortment of trail options, likely in your own backyard. Take a multi-day blast across a time-tested mountain track or simply spend a Saturday cruising through a wooded trail.

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Whatever your preference, mix in some mounting biking this summer to make it one to remember.

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TOP 5 TRIPS There are countless trails across the world waiting for you and your bike. Here are five of the best, according to Adventure Cycling Association. • C&O Towpath: A 184mile trek from Georgetown to Pittsburgh that gives a scenic view of the Potomac River Valley. • Katy Trail: Snaking along the Missouri River, this trail is America’s longest at 225 miles. • Kettle Valley Railway: The ACA calls this remote, long tour the most epic railtrail on Earth. It is located in British Columbia and fields a collection of rivers, lakes and mountains. • Colorado Hut Systems: This route is like a chooseyour-own adventure, with options for all skill levels and at varying altitudes. • White Rim Trail: Head

ESSENTIALS Whatever trip you decide to take this summer, don’t forget the essentials: • Safety gear: Helmet, reflective lighting and gloves can make all the difference in protecting you from injury. Remember that mountain biking can be a relatively dangerous sport, so take proper precautions and always bring the essential gear. • First-aid kit: Load your kit with small alcohol pads, bandages, tweezers and anti-infection spray. This will help keep any minor cuts or scrapes under control. • Repair equipment: A broken-down bike equals the end to your day, unless you bring tire levers, spare tubes and a patch kit. Keep your bike functioning with these invaluable tools.

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property and rights, to obey all regulations and to lend a helping hand when you see someone in distress. Learn more and check out the full code of ethics at www.fs.fed.us. DON’T LITTER Nothing can ruin the natural beauty of a park or public beach like an empty soda can or sandwich wrapper. Litter is a completely unavoidable stain on our public lands and one that we can work together to remove. It also can be

damaging to wildlife and compromise their habitats. Bring along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so you aren’t tempted to ditch your trash inappropriately. Take pride in your environment by reporting any littering activities you see during your outdoor activities. FOLLOW RULES Some areas do not allow certain activities, such as fishing, swimming or surfing. It is always a good idea to check with your local July 8, 2015

land authority ahead of time before risking a wasted trip or costly non-compliance ticket. Remember that agencies implement these regulationsfor your health, safety and well-being. Certain beach areas may have numerous reports of shark sightings. Maybe there is a storm forecasted for a certain region that could cause injury to people swimming or boating. Depending on where you plan to relax, there may be protected land around

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When it comes to summer, just the right music can make the days even better. Look no further than recent releases from Vonda Shepard, John Wetton and Giant Sand to make a great day even better. Artist: Vonda Shepard Title: Rookie (Hotelé Records) You might like if you enjoy: Vonda Shepard, Carole King, Aretha Franklin Tell me more: Vonda Shepard’s newly-released “Rookie” is full-length showcase that fully displays the Los Angelesbased singer’s ability to blend wonderful vocals and fully-crafted

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Artist: John Wetton Title: The Studio Recordings Anthology (Primary Purpose) You might like if you enjoy: Asia, Yes, King Crimson Tell me more: Singersongwriter John Wetton is best known for his role fronting supergroup Asia, but the talented Englishman has actually issued a slew of strong solo efforts since 1980. Although it was issued back in March 2015, now is the perfect time to get a listen of the outstanding two-disc “The Studio Recordings Anthology.” Always an introspective songwriter, Wetton’s ability to look within himself shines bright across the collection. The symphonic opener “The Circle of

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Blues-Rock Jim Gaines Produced Johnny Rawls, John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana

Producer Jim Gainesand and John Hampton By Carolyn W. Gaines. We contacted Ruf Records Hottest Music Producer in the world Mr. Jim Gaines for an interview. Gaines the non-stop music producer recalled some ten years ago when I called him to produce an album of blues great Roy Gaines. Jim Gaines shared a vast amount of history about Johnny Rawls, John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, about the youth of today, and Blues Music. Jim is a very giving producer who enjoys sharing his producing talents with the young musicians. Let’s Chat With the Tip-Top Record Producer Mr. Jim Gaines: He is one-of-a-kind and Jim Gaines made it clear that he doesn’t need a Bio. What, if

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the title, Japan have plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Coach Norio Sasaki seemed to agree, saying that it was a success in itself to reach the Final. Canada 2015 was veteran Japanese midfielder Homare Sawa’s sixth World Cup, a record for the competition, which she now shares with Brazil’s Formiga, who also became the tournament’s oldest markswoman. With her strike against Korea Republic in the group phase, Formiga’s team-mate Marta became the highest alltime scorer in the Women’s World Cup with 15 goals, one more than the great German striker Birgit Prinz. The Brazilians advanced from the group phase

as the only side along with Japan to win all their group matches, but exited the competition in the Round of 16, going down 1-0 to Australia. Third place went to England, their best finish in the competition. The Three Lionesses secured the last place on the podium courtesy of a 1-0 win over Germany, a victory that broke a 20-game winless run against their old foes. England’s ground-breaking run featured a quarter-final defeat of the hosts, who advanced beyond the group phase for only the second time, much to the delight of the more than 1.3 million viewers who followed their progress on TV. Germany again missed

out on a place in the top three, just as they had done on home soil four years ago, when they fell in the quarter-finals. With legendary goalkeeper Nadine Angerer having now retired from international football and coach Silvia Neid set to hand over the reins to former international Steffi Jones at the end of 2016, the Germans face a transitional phase. Judging by the talented youngsters they unveiled in Canada, however, Die Mannschaft would appear to have grounds for viewing any generational handover with optimism. FIFA Fair Play Award winners France can also look forward to a bright future. Though dejected to lose on penalties to the Germans in the quarter-finals, with Eugenie le Sommer, Louisa Necib and

Camille Abily in their ranks, Les Bleues have plenty of talent to sustain them in the years ahead. Coast to coast: Perfectly encapsulating the tournament slogan ‘To a Greater Goal™’, the eight debutants (Côte d’Ivoire, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, Thailand, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Cameroon) mostly acquitted themselves well on their first appearances on the big stages, with the Dutch, Swiss and Cameroonians all reaching the Round of 16. Boasting players of the calibre of Asisat Oshoala, Veronica Boquete and Shirley Cruz, Nigeria, Spain and Costa Rica respectively brought a breath of fresh air to the competition and showed that the women’s game is on the up and up around the world. Canada’s national motto is

A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea To Sea), which is entirely appropriate for a tournament in which games were staged from Moncton in the east all the way to Vancouver in the west and across five time zones in all, a first in the history of the game. “This World Cup should serve as inspiration to all the member associations,” commented Lydia Nsekera, Chairwoman of the Committee for Women’s Football and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, at the tournament’s closing press conference. Nsekera also urged the champions not to rest on their laurels – while the seventh women’s world finals are now over, the eighth are already hoving into view. So it’s goodbye Canada 2015 and salut France 2019! Source FIFA

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of a controversial lethal injection drug on Monday, which clears the way for executions to resume in Florida. Photo credit: Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile.

By Desert Star Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the lethal-injection drug midazolam does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment – clearing the way for states like Florida to resume using the drug in capital cases. The February execution of Orlando murderer Jerry Correll was stayed pending the outcome of the decision. Richard Dieter, senior program director at the Death Penalty Information Center, says the state may seek out a different sedative. “States don’t want the spectacle. They don’t want a long, tortuous kind of execution,” he says. “States like Florida may be looking for other alternatives, even though the Supreme Court technically allowed it.”

The Florida Department of Corrections said in a statement it respects the court’s decision and will continue to follow the law – but did not say whether it plans to use midazolam when scheduling a new execution date for Correll. Midazolam has been blamed for botched executions in Arizona, Ohio and Oklahoma. Death penalty opponents, including Dieter, say the court’s narrow ruling doesn’t address long-standing issues of whether the practice of putting people to death is fair, color-blind or cost-effective. “The method of execution will remain a secondary concern,” he says. “The big issue is whether this all makes any sense anymore.” Florida has the second-largest population of death row inmates in the nation. Source: Public News Service

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capublicnotice.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 44489 TOWN CENTER WAY, SUITE C, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JLB BROTHERS LLC 35895 RENOIR PLACE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 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: SEAN WILLIAM WEINGARTEN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 26, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201506739 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015. DSW15-5152

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as follows: 1a. Present Name: CLAUDE LYLE BARRERA JR. to Proposed Name: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 31, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2. The address of the court is: 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92502-0431, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: Jun3 19, 2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2015. DSW15-5146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PEACH E KLEENING 19302 VEEBEE ROAD, SKY VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92241. Riverside County.Full name of registrant: EVA CAROLINA ALVAREZ 19302 VEEBEE ROAD, SKY VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92241. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: EVA CAROLINA ALVAREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 15, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201506167. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5144. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ARCOS CUSTOM PAINTING 15180 VIA VISTA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County.Full name of registrant: JAIME- -ARCOS 15180 VIA VISTA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: JAIME- -ARCOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 09, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505932. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5140.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TONY’S MOBILE CAR WASH 84026 LINGAYAN AVE., INDIO, CAL 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANTONIO- -ANGUIANO 84026 LINGAYAN AVE, 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: ANTONIO1 1ANGUIANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 02, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201505616 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5150 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BEIJING TRADITIONAL ENTERPRISES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: 2a. NESS AS: PROFORMA PRINT & PROMOTIONS RICHARD FREDERICK MORSE 74161 ANASTACIA 41655 REGAN WAY, SUITE 1, MURRIETA, CA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 2b. JIAN- -HU 92562. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA D.R. SISK, INC. 41655 REAGAN WAY, MURRIETA, 92211. 2c. TINGTING- -DUAN 74161 ANASTACIA CA 92562. Business is conducted by: CORPORA- LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conTION. Registrant commenced to transact business ducted by: Co-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced under the fictitious business name(s) listed above to transact business under the fictitious name(s) on 06-26-2015. I declare that all the information in listed above on 6/5/2015. I declare that all the this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who information in this statement is true and correct. (A declares as true, information which he or she knows registrant, who declares as true, information which to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DENNIS RAY he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). SISK, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the Signed: RICHARD F MORSE. This statement was County Clerk of Riverside County on June 25, 2015. filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File on June 5, 2015. Peter Aldana,Assessor-County No. R201506653 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505787. NOTICE — BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTINAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 1, 8, 15, 22, SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). 2015. DSW15-5149 Pub June 17, 124, July 1, 8, 2015. DSW15-5139 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIDOING BUSINESS AS: WHOLESALE TIRE DIS- NESS AS: MINDSET SANDWICHES 29275 AVE TRIBUTORS 14350 MACAW STREET, LA MIRADA LA PAZ UNIT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. CA 90638. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Riverside County. P.O. BOX 3033, CATHEDRAL KATANA RACING, INC. 14350 MACAW STREET CITY, CA 92234.Full name of registrant: EDRICKLA MIRADA CA 90638. Business is conducted by -PINEDA 29275 AVE LA PAZ UNIT B, CATHEDRAL CORPORATION: Registrant commenced to trans- CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: Indiact business under the fictitious business name(s) vidual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact listed above on 2/17/2010. I declare that all the business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. information in this statement is true and correct. (A I declare that all the information in this statement registrant, who declares as true, information which is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). true, information which he or she knows to be false, Signed: ARA TCHAGHLASSIAN PRESIDENT. is guilty of a crime). Signed: TERRENCE GAYWEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CHEW. This statement was filed with the County Riverside County on April 9, 2015. Peter Aldana, Clerk of Riverside County on June 10, 2015. Peter signed. T. VARGAS File No. R-2015-03475. NOTICE Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- R-201505960. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTISTATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANSTATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS Pub April 22, 29, May , 13, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, DSW15-5093 8, 2015 DSW15-5138. AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIDOING BUSINESS AS: RED VELVET CAFÉ 12125 NESS AS: MOPARA UNLIMITED 26444 N KITTY DAY ST #H302 MORENO VALLEY CA 92557. HAWK DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside Riverside County. Full name of registrant: UNIVER- County. 2644 N KITTY HAWK DR., PALM SPRINGS, SAL EQUIPMENT GROUP, INC 12125 dAY sT. CA 92262.Full name of registrant: TERRENCE #h302, MORENO VALLEY CA 92557. Business is GAYWEN CHEW 2644 KITTY HAWK DR., PALM conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant has not SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: yet begun to transact business under the fictitious Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact names) listed above. I declare that all the information business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, I declare that all the information in this statement who declares as true, information which he or she is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: true, information which he or she knows to be false, DENISE DARDEN, PRESIDENT. This statement was is guilty of a crime). Signed: TERRENCE GAYWEN filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on CHEW. This statement was filed with the County April 6, 2015. {eter A;dama, signed. L. SIBLEY File Clerk of Riverside County on June 11, 2015. Peter No. R-2015-03383. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE R-201505993. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANLAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 22, 29, May LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS , 13, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5092 AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF 8, 2015 DSW15-5137. NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1507357, SUPERIOR T.S. No.: 9551-2267 TSG Order No.: 8534706 COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 Main St., (P.O. A.P.N.: 674-140-020-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Box 431), Riverside, CA 92502-0431, COUNTY SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: TRUST DATED 05/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE Petitioner: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON filed a ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY petition with this court for a decree changing names BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED

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AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/17/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0329510, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: LUCY FRANKLIN MCMAHON, A MARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/03/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 70741 HOPE ST, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-2312 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $680,259.98 (Estimated) as of 07/17/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-2267. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0251033 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/08/2015, 07/15/2015, 07/22/2015. DSW15-7121 APN: 673-770-004-2 TS No: CA08004408-14-1 TO No: 140181373-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 9, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 28, 2015 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 May 12, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0345996, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by LUAN MITCHELL-HALTER, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 119 VIA SANTO TOMAS, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-5815 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 $1,014,258.62 (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

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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, CA08004408-14-1. 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 25, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08004408-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, 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 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15001915-1, PUB DATES: 07/01/2015, 07/08/2015, 07/15/2015. DSW15-5148 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15663718-BF Order No.: 150071866-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/17/2003. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RICHARD J MEYERS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/20/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-457792 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 7/22/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $75,261.90 The purported property address is: 17755 SWEETS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-6712 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 654-290-003-9 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 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-663718-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-663718-BF IDSPub #0085275 7/1/2015 7/8/2015 7/15/2015. DSW15-5143 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14646625-JB Order No.: 730-1407081-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2005. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may

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be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN E. URTZ AND CELENNA K. URTZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 8/11/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0652299 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 7/22/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $250,029.58 The purported property address is: 12804 PARMA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 642-102-002-9 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 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-646625-JB . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-646625-JB IDSPub #0085930 7/1/2015 7/8/2015 7/15/2015. DSW15-5147 T. S . N o . : 9 4 6 2 - 1 4 3 2 T S G O rd e r N o . : 140098528-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 676-480-025-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/29/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0723539, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: RICHARD W. WILLIAMS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 07/22/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10 MACBETH COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,003,874.54 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 1-800-280-2832 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, T.S.# 9462-1432. 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. 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

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of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KIRSTIN HOWARD, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTYWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882all 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:223 LAS LOMASPALM DESERT, CA 92260The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed

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of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$336,865.84 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned 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

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CSLB catches felons and other criminals

By Desert Star Staff Criminal charges are pending for 105 people who were caught in 14 different undercover sting operations conducted June 2325, 2015, in eight cities throughout the state by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). CSLB’s summer California Blitz was the largest of a ninestate enforcement effort, with stings conducted in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington during the third and fourth weeks of June. The multi-state event was part of the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies’ effort to heighten consumer awareness of the value of hiring licensed contractors and the risks of using unlicensed people. Among those arrested during CSLB’s summer blitz were three repeat offenders, four suspects with an active arrest warrant, two suspects on probation, one registered sex offender, and three with either revoked or suspended CSLB licenses. Investigators from CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) partnered with several local law enforcement

agencies to conduct the operations at homes in Apple Valley (San Bernardino County), Cypress (Orange County), Lafayette (Contra Costa County), Paso Robles (San Luis Obispo County), Sunnyvale (Santa Clara County), San Jose (Santa Clara County), Visalia (Tulare County), and Yuba City (Sutter County). SWIFT investigators called suspected unlicensed operators for home improvement bids that included painting, drywall, landscaping, cabinetry, flooring, fencing, gates, masonry, tile, plumbing, concrete, and tree removal work. “Several of the suspects we targeted turned out to be repeat offenders and individuals with a criminal history that included drug violations. One admitted to law enforcement officers that he had taken drugs before arriving,” said CSLB Registrar Cindi A. Christenson. “We can’t stress enough the importance of checking the contractor’s license on CSLB’s website before you allow anyone near your home or family.” Suspects were targeted because of advertisements they posted in online bulletin boards

such as craigslist.org, Angie’s List, and Facebook; local newspapers and community pamphlets that included, PennySaver, Thrifty Nickel, and Save A Buck; store bulletin boards, home show flyers, and business cards. Of the individuals arrested, 101 may face misdemeanor charges for contracting without a license (Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 7028). The penalty for a first conviction is up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Ninety-two suspects also may be charged with illegal advertising (BPC §7027.1). California law requires contractors to place their CSLB license number in all print, broadcast, and online advertisements. Those without a license can advertise to perform jobs valued at less than $500, but the ad must state that they are not a licensed contractor. The penalty is a fine of $700 to $1,000. Ten others may be charged with requesting an excessive down payment (BPC §7159.5). In California, a home improvement project down payment cannot exceed 10 percent of the contract total or $1,000, whichever is less. This misdemeanor charge carries

a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or up to a $5,000 fine. Seven individuals failed to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their workers (BPC §7125.4) and three of the phony contractors also were issued Stop Orders (BPC §7127). CSLB investigators can halt job site activity when any person, with or without a contractor license, does not have workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees. Failure to comply with a Stop Order can result in misdemeanor charges and penalties, including 60 days in jail and/or up to $10,000 in fines. Three of the suspects were brazenly using a contractor license number that belong to a legitimate contractor, which carries a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a one-year jail sentence (BPC §7027.3). “Always be sure to check your contractor’s license number on the CSLB website and ask the contractor for photo identification to verify the person’s identity,” added Christenson. Blitz totals may increase, as some suspects are expected to provide their bids to undercover investigators at a later date.

Theatergoer tries to recharge phone in onstage plug

By Mark Kennedy AP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) - There’s loud talking and, of course, phones ringing. But theater etiquette might have taken a turn for the bizarre last week when a patron at Broadway’s “Hand to God” climbed onstage before the show to try to recharge his phone in an outlet. Ushers converged and the young man was pulled off the stage July 2. A public announcement was made warning patrons to avoid any similar acts. Plus, it was pointless: The outlet onstage was just a prop, created by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt. Actress Sarah Stiles tweeted: “#fullmoon or #idiot?” Playwright Robert Askins’ bracing comedy mixes violence, swearing, brutal honesty, parental failure, church hypocrisy and plenty of sex - of both human and puppet varieties. A production spokesman confirmed the incident Tuesday.

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Mark Ruffalo: Life At Home and The Challenges of Acting

Part Two: The Up Close and Personal Side of Mark Ruffalo life daughter playing Amelia, and Ashley Aufderheide as their other daughter Faith. It should be noted that Ruffalo sat down with a select group of journalists and the interview took place in one sitting. However, because of very fascinating amount of content, the interview has been divided into Parts 1 & 2. Accordingly, the following has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes.

By Beverly Cohn Any time you mention Mark Ruffalo’s name to anyone, the response is always, “He seems like a really nice guy;” or “He seems so genuine and not full of himself;” or “I love his acting;” or “I really love that guy.” And so it goes. Those responses are consistent and I’m pleased to tell you that yes, he is all those thing. Yes, he is quite accessible, and yes, he’s quite unassuming, and yes, he’s a really nice guy. As far as his outstanding performances, given his multiple award nominations, that speaks volumes. In Part 1, I listed some of his films, but in case you missed it, here is a sampling of some of his most compelling work, with his current performance in Infinitely Polar Bear, being one of the most powerful roles he’s played to date. His films include: Fox Catcher, Begin Again, Thanks for Sharing, Now You See Me, The Avengers, The Incredible Hulk, Shutter Island, Zodiac, Collateral, We Don’t Live Here Anymore, “You Can Count on Me, In The Cut, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and The Kids Are All Right, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, along with SAG, BAFTA, and Independent Spirit Award nominations. He earned a Tony Award nod for his Broadway performance in Clifford Odets Awake and Sing, and for his role in the television movie, The Normal Heart, he was cited for an Emmy Award. Ruffalo took a turn behind the camera when he directed Sympathy for Delicious, in which he also played the role of Father Joe. Ruffalo is married to Sunrise Colgney and has three children – two girls and a boy. In Part 1, most of the conversation revolved around discussing bipolar disorder and his familiarity with this very treatable problem. In the film, Infinitely Polar Bear, he plays Cam Stuart, a man with a serious bipolar condition. Written and directed by Maya Forbes, this is a true story based on her father. Once again, Ruffalo gives a riveting, spellbinding performance as this troubled man who becomes the primary caretaker of his children so his wife can go off to New York to get an advanced degree. Zoe Saldana co-stars as his wife Maggie, with Imogene Wolodarsky, writer/director’s real-

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In Infinitely Polar Bear your character of Cam Stewart cooks. Do you cook as well? Ruffalo: Yes. I can cook and I can fix things. (Laughter) I’m a dying breed of man. Like my kids say, “What’s that? Can’t we just do an app for it? (Laughter) What have you fixed? Can you fix a broken sink for example? Ruffalo: Totally. I also tore apart my motorcycles and put them back together. Most of it came from just being poor and not being able to afford to take my car in for an oil or muffler change. These are things you had to do to in order to survive, especially living in southern California where you can’t do anything without a car or a motorcycle or some form of transportation. So, out of necessity I had to learn how to do a lot of stuff. I can change the clutch plates on a 1978 Honda 250. (Laughter) What’s your phone number? (Laughter) Ruffalo: (Laughs) I don’t know if I can fix anything past 1980. (Laughter) I’ve also done construction, house painting, garden work, and a lot of odd jobs. Doesn’t knowing how to do many things inform your work at times? Ruffalo: It does. Or those are the parts I’ve gotten to do, and know how to do. You commented earlier that the language used by your film daughters surprised you at first. What are the rules in your home regarding bad language? Ruffalo: I like kids who assert themselves and have a sense of self-esteem and are willing to say what they believe is right or wrong. I think that’s healthy for a child and that’s how I raise my kids. I don’t want them swearing at me, but also, I’m not afraid of words. In my family words aren’t something we should be afraid to use and to be honest with you, I let them swear but it stays in the house because people get offended. But if they stub a toe and yell “dammit,” I think it’s funny. We adults use the same words. What is the biggest challenge in balancing your amazing

career with your role as dad and husband? Ruffalo: Just being away is probably the greatest negative of my great blessings. I don’t mean to complain. It’s just that movies are being made all over the world. They’re rarely made locally so spending long periods of time away from them has been the hardest and most challenging part. Do they ever come visit you on set? Ruffalo: Yes. But, I have three special needs children. All three of my kids are dyslectic. They need a very specific kind of schooling and they have a hard time with transitioning. Because of that, it’s hard to take them out of school because I don’t want to disrupt their lives. Actually, it’s Mark Ruffalo hard to pull any kid out of school. But if I’m working, and it’s summertime, they come to visit. Last year we were in London, You studied acting with and that was fun. But, most of Stella Adler. Do you always the year, they are in school. I’m develop your inner life first or now focusing on how do I work do you ever work externally near home, and how do I not – inside out or outside in? work so much. That’s kind of Ruffalo: I work both ways. where I am right now. Sometimes it’s out. Sometimes it’s in. Stella use to say that In Infinitely Polar Bear your characters are what they do character wears a bowtie. Are and how they do it. So if you you a bowtie man in real life? have someone who is.. (He Ruffalo: No. Not generally. demonstrates making a slow I have recently picked it up crease in the tablecloth) That kind because I did learn how to tie of person says a lot to the inside, a bowtie for this movie, which just by doing that. You can get was a nightmare. I just couldn’t a lot inside from the outside and understand how to do it, and I vice versa. It’s whatever works. had to do a scene tying a bowtie. Whatever school of acting your We were going to do it in one from, they’re all trying to do the take so I had to learn how to do same thing – to not be crappy, it. But, how I look at it is that be interesting, and not be boring. bowties are not bad. As long as you’re not Tucker Carlson* With your huge body of you can try to kind of pull it off. work, and the wonderful What I like about bowties is that characters you’ve created, they’re a little f@##-up and not has one lingered longer quite perfect. (Laughter) than any others? Ruffalo: (Pause) What me You seem to prefer and my wife refer to is the re-entry, Independent films. Could which is me coming back into the you explain your preference? family after walking around with a Ruffalo: Those were the total stranger. I don’t see it, but only jobs I could get for a long she says that I totally change time. (Laughter) I love acting and with every character. I start don’t really see the difference walking like them and behave between the kind of acting you like them, and talk like them, do in a big movie or a small which she says is a pain in the movie. When I started with You ass sometimes. I don’t see it Can Count on Me, it was very personally. My feeling is though clear what an Indy movie was and that you can’t come into contact what a studio movie was. Since with these different people then, studio movies look more (characters) without having them like Indy movies, and Indy movies change you in some way. But to look more like studio movies, and answer your question, none that I the characters that you use to can think of have held on longer see in Indy movies, you’re now than another. They’re all sort of seeing in studio movies. It’s all in there somewhere, which can mixed up and I think it’s better make you crazy. I’m not going to that way, personally. What I lie to you. It takes some therapy like about the small films is the to work your way around this, but energy. When you’re doing a acting has totally enriched my life. little movie in 23 days, everyone is sort of rushing and stumbling. Apart from the obvious There’s never enough money monetary gains, how has acting or people to do what you want totally enriched your life? to do, so everyone is relying on Ruffalo: One great thing each other. So, that experience about being an actor is you is generally a bit rougher. get invited into people’s worlds July 8, 2015

that you don’t belong in. For example, I’m doing a movie about south Boston. If I tried to get into a bar in south Boston, they would beat the hell out of me. But, if you tell them you’re an actor playing a part in film about a south Boston guy, all of sudden they want to tell you or show you what south Boston is about in a very personal way. I find that to be almost across the board, so you get to see the world in a way that I don’t think many people get to see it. What you get to realize, once you get rid of the accents and the cultural things, is that we’re not all that different from each other and any limitations we have are imposed on ourselves. How much down time did you have between Infinitely Polar Bear and shooting “The Normal Heart?” Ruffalo: As I mentioned, I was sick as a dog after shooting Infinitely Polar Bear and I only had two weeks off before starting work on The Normal Heart. The Cam Stewart character was vastly different from Ned Weeks. So, the fact that I didn’t have much prep time says to me how facile we are as people – not just in our beliefs, but even a different physical life and the way we sound. You directed your first film, “Sympathy for Delicious.” Are planning on directing again? Ruffalo: I am planning on going back to directing. I’ve just been on a run with acting. Directing takes a lot time, so right now I just want to spend more time with my family. We look forward to your next project – whatever it is! Ruffalo: Thank you so much. See you next time. *Tucker Carlson is a conservative political news correspondent and works for the Fox News Channel. www.desertstarweekly.com

BALLET World Premiere of ‘BalletNow’ July 10-12 BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

In June, Boris Eifman delighted us with his company’s spectacular production “Rodin” at the Music Center as part of the “Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.” Now, following on the Eifman dance steps, comes “The International Dance Collaboration and World Premiere of BalletNow” which will feature a combination of classic solos and pas de deux, as well as cutting-edge contemporary ballet, and will include world, U.S., and West Coast premieres. American Ballet Theatre principals Roberto Bolle and Herman Cornejo will serve as Artistic Directors for the three programs of world-class ballet stars at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler pavilion on July 10, 11 and 12. Bolle’s program will be a mix of pure classical, neo-classical and modern works. He will dance in the West Coast premiere of Prototype,, with choreography by Massimiliano Volpini and stunning digital effects by Xchanges Visual effects. Bolle will also dance in the U.S. premiere of Passage, with choreography by Marco Pelle. Cornejo’s program will have a distinct Latin flair, including his performance in the West Coast premier of his Tango y Yo, which premiered with Ballet Hispanico in New York in 2010. This program will also feature the pas de deux and variations from Cornejo’s version of Don Quixote Suite. As part of Cornejo’s program, Columbian-born Carlos Molina is creating a world-premiere Carmen pas de deux and will present the West Coast premiere of his Spartacus pas de deux. American Ballet Theatre Principal Paloma Herrera, who is giving her West Coast farewell performance on July 11, will dance the pas de deux Verano Porteno. Renae Williams Niles, vice president of programming for The Music Center, said, “Ballet lovers will especially appreciate the extraordinary talent featured in ‘BalletNow’ as the artists, many of whom are partnering across geographies for the first time, push the boundaries of technique and interpretation as they perform more contemporary works alongside the traditional.” Friday July 10 features Ballet Stars of Europe Program at 7:30p. M ., Sat. July 11, at 7:30

p.m. features Latin American Ballet Stars and on Sun, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. the program is a combination of the two rosters. Tickets for “BalletNow” start at $28 and are attainable at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office, 135 N. Grand Ave., and Downtown LA. Tickets also available by calling (213) 9720711 or online at musiccenter. org/balletnow.

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PBS ON DVD-- For top-notch entertainment, be sure to check out PBS. They have an excellent variety of dramas on Masterpiece and spirited animal adventures on Nature. Two prime examples are “Poldark” on Masterpiece and “Animal Children” on Nature And in July these two fine PBS productions are available to own. To purchase a copy go into any store where DVDs are sold like Target and Barnes and Noble or online at PBS.org. “Poldark,” based upon the novels by Winston Graham, is set against the dramatic Cornish coastline in the late 18th Century. The year is 1783 and Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner, ”The Hobbit”) has returned home from the American Revolutionary War to find that England is gripped by a great recession that has hit his beloved Cornwall, particularly hard. His father is now dead; his family’s land and copper mines are in ruins, and his childhood sweetheart is about to marry his first cousin. Feeling betrayed by everything and everyone he loved, he pulls himself up by the proverbial bootstraps and starts to rebuild his life by embarking on a risky business adventure. In the process, he finds love where he least expects it. If you enjoy a well-written, thought-provoking historical drama,”Poldark” will present hours of entertainment. If you love baby animals, check out Natures “Animal Childhood.” The DVD cover alone will turn you on with pictures of baby elephants, a tiger cub, a little bear climbing a tree and the face of a tiny monkey tot. While human kid lets stick around for a long time, and today it seems like forever, animal babies must soon learn to stand on their own four feet and face the world by themselves. For some animal species this happens moments

after their birth with no life lessons from mom or dad. Others, like baby monkeys, have the advantage of home schooling by family members or other members in their group. But even with help it’s never easy since young animals must learn how to find food, avoid predators and make friends on their own if they are to survive after they leave home. Speaking of animals, TV viewers who like animals and adventure will probably enjoy watching CBS’s new summer series “ZOO,” written by James Paterson, airing on Tusday nights at 9 p.m. In the opening segment, we learn that animals, lions, in particular, seem to be turning on human beings. The story begins in L.A. as two lions escape from the zoo, killing their trainer and two people within the city. Then cut to Africa where lions also seem to be on the prowl. This highly entertaining series began a week ago, so tune in now to keep up with the action. Animals that have been dominated, caged or eaten by human beings are now uniting all over the world, and their enemy is us!

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