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Rancho Mirage Councilman, Les Young, Ellen Goodman, and Michael Amaro. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Unified School District, PSUSD, held a private screening of the muchanticipated movie, Rocketman, a biopic of the life of musical icon Elton John. Many guests arrived for a cocktail hour before the screening in large sequined glasses, colorful shoes, and jackets to honor their favorite idol, Elton John. Each person got a raffle ticket, free popcorn and a drink with their admission ticket. There was also a silent

auction on the upper-level balcony of the Mary Pickford Theatre where the movie was shown. This was also a significant fundraiser for PSUSD Foundation for their many programs and scholarships.

The event announced the Foundation’s Keisha D musical scholarship program which will be a permanently endowed fund to provide college scholarships to PSUSD high school seniors who want to pursue a career in music

By Desert Star Staff EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY – A traffic signal to replace the four-way stop signs at Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 62 will be installed this summer in a county transportation project.

Over the years, there have been several deadly collisions at the intersection, which borders the Thermal and Mecca communities.

Signalizing the intersection is expected to improve traffic and pedestrian safety where fatal collisions occurred in 2014 and 2012.

“This is a much-needed improvement for traffic safety

in the eastern Coachella Valley, particularly at this intersection which warrants a traffic signal,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “We hope the equipment upgrade and physical infrastructure prevents further tragedies from happening at this intersection.

That requires drivers to be attentive and drive responsibly so that everyone can arrive at their destinations safely and get home to their families.”

The Grapefruit Boulevard and 62nd Avenue Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Project will also

and the theatre. The Western Wind Foundation is matching all donations up to $25,000 for the fund. The Academy of Performing arts, AMP, brought several students who performed for the audience.

Riana Albert sang, Rocketman, while others in the AMP classes also sang and played instruments to the delight of the gallery of ticket holders.

These children are very talented and perform like professionals already. AMP students

have performed at major venues all over the Desert.

Keisha D arrived wearing a huge headdress made of yellow and orange feathers.

She spoke to the children performers and posed for photos. Keisha D makes her home in the Coachella Valley and performs regularly locally.

Ellen Goodman from PSUSD spoke before the screening to alert guests about the programs PSUSD provides to local youth. Many local school

kids can’t afford college, and they are so talented and miss out on their chosen careers in entertainment. Scholarships are their only way to their dreams, and that’s where PSUSD Foundation comes in to help. 25 Valley schools are represented at AMP. The movie, Rocketman, was something different in the way of telling about one’s childhood and rise to stardom.

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Stop signs presently control the intersection of Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 62. Red flashing beacons atop the signs were added to increase visibility in 2012, a year in which six collisions occurred at the intersection.

Trump would ‘listen’ if foreigners offered dirt on 2020 opponents

By Desert Star Staff Donald Trump said he would welcome kompromat

on his political rivals from any sources – including foreign powers – without necessarily

telling the FBI, throwing new bait to Russiagaters so desperate to see him impeached.

Gathering dirt on political opponents is normal in politics, US President Donald Trump told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos.

“I think you might want to listen, there isn’t anything wrong with listening,” Trump said. “If somebody called from a country, Norway, [and said] ‘we have information on your opponent’ – oh, I think I’d want to hear it.”

“It’s not an interference, they have information – I think I’d take it.”

Trump equated this type of information to ‘opposition research’ – common practice in American political campaigns.

If the information arouses suspicion, the president said he would probably call the FBI,

but otherwise, real life simply “doesn’t work that way.”

Somebody comes up and says, ‘hey, I have information on your opponent,’ do you call the FBI?” he said. “The FBI doesn’t have enough agents to take care of it... You don’t call the FBI. You throw somebody out of your office, you do whatever you do.”

Trump made the bold comments just months after Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded his nearly two-year investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Despite the hype, Russiagaters were left bitterly disappointed after the probe failed to establish any criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.

Minnesota Overtures to Cuba Curtailed by Travel Ban

By Desert Star Staff ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota was at the forefront of bringing a slice of American culture to Cuba in 2015, but any continuation of that effort was sharply curtailed last week when the Trump administration announced new travel restrictions to the country.

Four years ago, the Minnesota Orchestra took the first direct flight ever from Minneapolis to Havana and became the first American symphony orchestra to perform there in 15 years.

Arturo Lopez-Levy, a visiting professor at Gustavus Adolphus College, says in overturning President Barack Obama’s more lenient travel policy, President Donald Trump is trying to appeal to Florida voters with the 2020 election in mind.

“Remember that there is only 90 miles between Key West and Havana, so

why Trump is doing this?

I think for clearly electoral reasons,” Lopez-Levy states.

In reversing the Obama-era travel opportunities to Cuba, the Treasury Department argued that the country continues to play a destabilizing role in the Western Hemisphere in places such as Venezuela.

Critics say the Trump administration supports a change in government in Venezuela and blames Cuba for interfering.

More than 250,000 American tourists cruised or flew to Cuba in just the first four months of this year, many for people-topeople visits, which included educational and cultural trips.

Kaifa Roland, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Colorado, has studied Cuba’s tourism economy and maintains the administration’s actions will rally

The Trump administration’s reinstatement of a travel ban to Cuba makes it far more difficult for Americans to visit, reducing tourism dollars local residents had come to rely on. (hoeldino/Pixabay) Cubans to their government rather than turn them against it.

“We had a new class of Cubans that were coming into their own, they were gaining capital, they were becoming capitalists,” she points out.

“But when the United States is

outside trying to squeeze the Cuban government, all they are winding up really squeezing are the Cuban people.”

The U.S. imposed an economic embargo against Cuba in 1960, assuming deteriorating living conditions

would make the Cuban people overthrow the Castro government. That didn’t happen, but the long-standing economic blockade continued until 2014 when Obama began an effort to normalize relations.

Nationwide Presidential Impeachment Demonstration

Demonstrations are expected in more than 100 cities across the country this Saturday calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. (Wikipedia)

By Desert Star Staff LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Members of Indivisible LAS CRUCES plan to join other groups across the country this Saturday to show their

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support for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

Greg White, who leads the New Mexico organization, maintains that findings in special

counsel Robert Mueller’s report suggest an impeachment process is appropriate.

His group wants New Mexico congressional delegates to know if they go June 14, 2019

that route, local residents will have their backs.

“We believe that enough time has gone by that there are enough proven reasons for impeachment to occur, and that it’s ethically the right thing to do for the United States,” White states.

Nearly 60 House Democrats and one House Republican, Justin Amash of Michigan, say they support impeachment. That still leaves 158 more needed to impeach, although if that happened, it’s unlikely the Republicancontrolled Senate would vote to convict the president.

Saturday’s Las Cruces event will be held at Johnson Park in front of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library beginning at 1 p.m.

White maintains that when Mueller spoke publicly last month, he made it clear that it’s

up to Congress to hold Trump accountable, but adds that voters – Republican, Democrat, independent and unaffiliated – deserve a voice in the process.

“Regardless of ideology, impeachment and the discussions around it are of such national significance that it must be laid to rest,” he states.

“Congress should act so that it has a basis of fact that it can share with the American public.”

White says the Saturday demonstration will include guest speakers who will explain the impeachment process and provide examples of what community members can do if they’re in agreement.

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Sioux Falls Hosts First-Ever LGBTQ Parade

By Desert Star Staff SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The annual Sioux Falls Pride Festival this weekend will include a first-ever downtown parade as part of the activities.

Adam Jorgensen, communications associate for the ACLU of South Dakota, said he grew up in Dell Rapids and came out as gay when he was 7 years old. Jorgensen said it’s important for people in the LGBTQ community to share their stories. He said he believes there are many gay South Dakotans, both young and old, who still are afraid to be who they are.

“We’ve gotten notes and messages from people, and kids especially, just saying that hearing people’s stories and

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seeing people on the news, or out on the street or at a pride festival, being themselves kind-of empowers them to do the same,” he said.

In the past four years, the pride festival has grown from 600 to more thn 10,000 attendees. The parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday along Phillips Avenue, will include 33 floats and people walking. Additional events will be held Friday and Saturday at Terrace Park.

One of the parade-route coordinators is Cody Ingle, who moved to South Dakota from Indiana to work at a Sioux Falls church. According to Ingle, when church officials became aware he was gay, he was let go. He nonetheless made Sioux Falls his home and said he’d like to see local religious and faith groups become more welcoming to the LGBTQ community.

“There’s a very big group

Almost 50 years after the first gay pride march took place in New York City on June 28, 1970, Sioux Falls will hold its first LGBTQ parade on Saturday. (rihaij/Pixabay) of LGBTQ-plus people that desire to be a part of, maybe not a Christian church, but a faith in general,” he said, “and there’s kind of this stigma that, well, if you’re in this community, you can’t be a part of the

faith community as well.”

Four anti-transgender bills were introduced this year in the South Dakota Legislature, including one that would have placed restrictions on transgender athletes. The bill

died after the ACLU published a petition in the South Dakota Argus Leader signed by more than 200 athletes, coaches and administrators in favor of transgender athletes being allowed to compete.

Farmworkers Strike Over Intimidation, Threats

By Desert Star Staff MATTAWA, Wash. – Workers on a farm in south central Washington state have gone on strike over what they see as threats from management to meet production standards.

The laborers on King Fuji Ranch in Mattawa, a small town north of the TriCities, say they contacted the farmworker union Familias Unidas por la Justicia after repeated threats of firing.

The strikers are in the U.S. on temporary H-2A guest worker visas, which allow foreign workers into the country.

Edgar Franks, an organizer with the farmworkers’ rights group Community to Community Development, is in Mattawa and says the men were met with intimidation if they didn’t meet production quotas, which they saw as unreasonable.

“They were being threatened that if they didn’t reach those production standards that they were going to be put on a list to get taken back to Mexico, or also with the possibility of them not being able to get into the H-2A program again,” Franks relates.

Last month, mumps broke out on King Fuji Ranch, leading

to the quarantine of more than 100 workers. However, Franks says that hasn’t been a big factor in this strike.

King Fuji Ranch did not respond to a request for comment by this story’s deadline.

Franks says Familias Unidas por la Justicia is helping to correct a power imbalance that favors the employer over its workers.

“There’s still the ability for H-2A workers to be represented and organized, and if there’s abuses at work and they’re constantly being threatened with deportations or being blacklisted, there’s

now a union here that can help them exercise their rights as workers,” he states.

In May, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that provides more oversight for the H-2A program, which has expanded to more than 30,000 workers in Washington state.

However, Franks notes that law doesn’t go into effect until August.

Disclosure: Community to Community Development contributes to our fund for reporting on Human Rights/ Racial Justice, Livable Wages/ Working Families, Poverty Issues, Sustainable Agriculture.

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Elton John was a musical genius as a child. He was timid and had an unhappy childhood in his relationship with his parents.

Some of the scenes were almost like a dream sequence, but it got the message across. His life of looking for love brought many trials along the way with drugs, partners, and self-doubt. It showed how he had to reinvent a charismatic, over the top character, with wild costumes and a different persona than other rock and roll musicians.

Actor Taron Egerton did a superb job of playing Elton John and even singing the songs Elton made famous. The movie was produced by Elton Johns husband, David Furnish, with some creative liberties in the Riana Albert, William Sturgeon, Keisha D, William Walsh, Katrina Munoz, Sara Robbins. Photo by Pat Krause style of Elton John. The film only shows his life up to maybe his read. Elton John has sold over and is still on top of the musical abilities and philanthropy are late 20s, but there were credits 300 million albums, won many world, and his genius is still well known and a reason to be at the end everyone must stay to awards, had over 40 top singles working strong. His creative called a legend while still alive.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup

Germany beats Spain 1-0. Photo courtesy of Twitter

France celebrates win over Norway. Photo courtesy of Twitter

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RESULTS

South Africa vs China. Photo courtesy of Twitter

By Desert Star Staff Twenty-four teams, including France the other eight European qualifiers, are competing from 7 June–7 July 2019. There are six groups of four teams with the top two plus the four best thirdplaced teams progressing to the knockout phase. That what has happened so far: • Eugénie Le Sommer got the first goal of the finals nine minutes in for France at Parc des Princes against South Korea.

• With the winner against China, Giulia Gwinn became the first teenager to score for Germany in a World Cup since Ariane Hingst in 1999.

• Jenni Hermoso became the first player to score two penalties in a World Cup game as Spain came from behind to beat South Africa.

• Italy also faced Brazil at their most recent World Cup appearance in 1999, the Azzurre losing 2-0 in Chicago.

• Scotland lost their World Cup finals debut 2-1 against England in Nice; in 2017 they lost their UEFA Women’s EURO and primary tournament bow 6-0 to their neighbors in Utrecht. Scotland’s fellow debutants in France are South Africa, Jamaica, and Chile.

• England drew with Japan and beat Argentina in their group at the 2007 World Cup. • European champions the Netherlands beat New Zealand 1-0 on their World Cup debut in 2015 and also drew 1-1 with then hosts

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Canada, who went through along with the Dutch and China from that group.

• The US are familiar opponents for Sweden in major tournaments. Sweden beat the US on penalties in the 2016 Olympic quarter-finals, while they draw 0-0 in the 2015 World Cup group stage, four years after a 2-1 win for the European side in the same round. However, the US beat Sweden in 2007, 2003 and 1991 World Cup group stages as well as at the 1996 Olympics.

THE GROUPS Group A: France (hosts), South Korea, Norway, Nigeria Group B: Germany, China, Spain, South Africa Group C: Australia, Italy, Brazil, Jamaica Group D: England, Scotland, Argentina, Japan Group E: Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand, Netherlands Group F: United States (holders), Thailand, Chile, Sweden

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘Stan & Ollie’ --A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy Before comedy duos like Hope and Crosby or Martin and Lewis, there was Laurel and Hardy--Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

Stan Laurel was born in Lancashire, England in 1890 and Oliver Hardy made his earthly debut in Georgia in 1892. Hardy had a variety of jobs in his youth before he headed to Hollywood with dreams of becoming an actor. In the 1920s their lives were creatively connected by studio head Hal Roach (Danny Huston) who teams them up.

The result is comedy history.

The film, written by Jeff Pope and directed by Jon S. Baird, begins in 1937 as the two men are cavorting on set.

First, we see Hardy (John C. Reiley) munching on goodies provided by the studio before he joins Laurel (Steve Coogan) in a charming soft shoe dance.

The film then cuts to 1953. Sixteen years earlier they had been the rage, starring in comedy classics like “Babes In Toyland” and “Sons of the Desert.” Now their once lauded film career is on the wane due to the

passage of time and the advent of television. To regain their popularity once again they have signed up with producer Bernard Delfont (Rufus Jones) for a series of stage shows throughout Britain and Ireland. The tour is intended to show the public that they are alive and well and still as funny as ever.

In the beginning, they don’t draw massive crowds, but as their tour progresses, their audiences grow. We, like the onscreen theater patrons, are charmed by their comedy routines as they recreate famous bits from their films. One is the double door sketch where they keep missing each other as Laurel goes in one door and Hardy heads in the opposite direction through a different door.

Then there’s a hospital skit. Hardy is in bed with a bandage over his head and his leg in an overhead sling. When Laurel comes for a visit, the results are hilarious for the audience but a disaster for the patient.

Throughout their relationship, Laurel is the

one who writes the comedy material and lines up deals, while Hardy is more carefree.

He likes to bet at the track and leave the business details to his partner. There are some scraps and misunderstandings throughout the tour, but it is evident that the two share a loving bond for one another.

Their wives accompany them on their tour. Ida is Laurel’s fourth wife (Nina Arianda), and Lucille (Shirley

Henderson) is Hardy’s very protective third mate. She worries about his health, which by now is on the decline.

The two gals don’t hit it off, but they seem to care about husbands and their welfare.

Coogan and Riley are perfect as the delightful comedy team. Thanks to marvelous makeup and their personal acting skills, Laurel and Hardy come to life and make us laugh.

“Stan & Ollie” is rated PG for some language and for smoking. Running Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes.

The movie is now available on DVD with featurettes that show you how Jeremy Woodhead’s hair and makeup and Mark Coulier’s prosthetic makeup effects transform actors Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly into Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

The results are amazing.

Make Room for New Favorites on the Grill

By Desert Star Staff Whether firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling season. Grilling takes many forms and flavors from casual favorites like burgers and hot dogs to flame-kissed vegetables and the artistry of a perfectly done steak. However, the www.desertstarweekly.com

possibilities don’t end there.

By mixing and matching traditional grilled classics with options that have a variety of textures and flavors, you can shake up your at-home menu and add new favorites to your routine this grilling season.

One ingredient to consider adding to your repertoire is Mrs. T’s Pierogies, which are available in 14 flavors.

They’re stuffed with creamy

mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors, and you can grill them right alongside your favorite barbecue fare.

Consider these tips from grilling expert Susie Bulloch of “Hey Grill Hey” to add some new sizzle to your grill this summer by using pierogies.

• Use good cooking oil to create a crispy exterior.

Olive, avocado or canola oil can handle the heat of the grill.

• Try two-zone cooking.

Start by cooking on the lowtemperature side of the grill (known as indirect cooking) to slowly heat from frozen.

Then move to the hot side of the grill (direct) to add a crisp texture and achieve a golden brown exterior.

• Add layers of texture.

With a soft interior and crispy exterior, pierogies pair well with juicy, chewy protein and a flavorful sauce, enhancing their texture and flavors. You can create these layers with a recipe like Grilled Pierogies with Steak and Chimichurri.

• Don’t be afraid of color. Grilled to golden brown with aesthetic grill marks, you can add an extra crunch and boost of flavor.

Find more grilling recipes and ideas at mrstspierogies. com. Family Features June 14, 2019

GRILLED PIEROGIES WITH STEAK AND CHIMICHURRI

Recipe courtesy of Susie Bulloch of “Hey Grill Hey” Pierogies: 1 package Mrs. T’s Classic Onion Pierogies 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Tri-Tip Steak: 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tri-tip steak (2-3 pounds) Chimichurri Sauce: 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, packed 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Directions: To prepare Pierogies: Toss pierogies in olive oil.

To prepare Tri-Tip Steak: In small bowl, combine salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder; season steak on all sides.

To make Chimichurri Sauce: In food processor, pulse parsley, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, red pepper, salt and black pepper until well combined but small pieces of herbs remain.

Pour into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat grill to 400 F for two-zone cooking. Grill steak over direct heat 3-4 minutes per side.

After flipping steak, place pierogies over indirect heat.

Close grill lid and cook 3-4 minutes.

Move steak to indirect heat and move pierogies to direct heat.

Remove from grill when pierogies are golden brown and steak is cooked to preferred doneness. Allow steak to rest before slicing.

Layer one pierogy, one slice steak and drizzle of chimichurri sauce to assemble each bite.

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California Sues to Stop Merger Between Sprint, T-Mobile

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. The proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint hit a big roadblock on Tuesday, as state attorneys general from California, New York and seven other states and the District of Columbia sued to stop the deal, citing antitrust issues.

The two companies provide wireless service to 13 million Californians, including many lower-income families who depend on prepaid plans for internet and cell service.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said a merger would kill competition in an already tight market.

“The new company would have more than 50% of the market share in some parts of our great state, including Los Angeles, but also in places like Imperial County,” he said.

“That combined market share would exceed the threshold at

which mergers are presumed to violate antitrust laws.”

Currently, four wireless companies dominate the U.S. market: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. The lawsuit claims that decreased competition inevitably would lead to higher prices. Becerra said studies done in Europe showed a 16% to 20% average price hike when mergers shrank that market from four major players to three.

Sprint and T-Mobile have argued that the merger would allow them to roll out new 5G technology faster and bring it to underserved rural areas. However, Becerra said economic analysis by his office shows California consumers collectively would end up paying $4.5 billion more per year.

“It would result in significant price increases for Sprint and T-Mobile customers, month

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T-Mobile has tried to merge with a competitor three times in the past, but the deals have been blocked each time. (Burst/Stocksnap) after month, year after year,” he said, “and the ripple effect of those price increases could cause even greater harm to the market at large, and to

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: KENOSIS ART, 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Full name of registrant EDWARD ANTHONY KOEPPEN, 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: EDWARD ANTHONY KOEPPEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 21, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907367. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2019. DSW19-5079 APN: 010-720-731-5. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 88845-RM252-HOA. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. 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. Date of Sale: 07/05/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At entrance to Riverside County Courthouse at 3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (407) 393-9310, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified

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in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown as Legal Description Variables on Schedule “1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 08/31/2001 as Document No. 2001-422429 as amended) located at 7133371777 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Riverside, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Mission Hills Vacation Ownership Association I, Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation.

SCHEDULE “1”: Lien Recording Date 06/13/2017 and Reference Inst: 2017-0236643, NOD Recording Date 03/08/2019 and Reference 2019-0079606.

Contract No., Legal Description Variables, Owner(s), Sum Due; 413178, UNIT: 3512, FREQUENCY: Even, SEASON: SILVER, VACATION OWNERSHIP INTEREST: E-33-3512 – F, UNDIVIDED INTEREST: 1/104, TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC, $3,017.81. Publish June 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-5088 T.S. No. 18-53443 APN: 641-162-027-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant

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law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-53443. 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.

Dated: 6/3/2019 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 2802832 www.auction.com ________Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer. This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation EPP 29111 Pub Dates 06/07, 06/14, 06/21/2019. DSW19-5087

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CTS4TAXES, 69411 RAMON ROAD #651, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County: PO BOX 2257, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant LARRY ALAN REYNOLDS, 69411 RAMON ROAD #651, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: LARRY ALAN REYNOLDS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 29, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907766. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2019. DSW19-5083 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT BILLING, 81777 AVE 48 G204, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 42335 WASHINGTON STREET, F125, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant SHELLY RAE HOFFER, 81777 AVE 48 G204, 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: SHELLY RAE HOFFER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 20, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907304. 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

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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.Trustor: SCOTT BRUCE, A SINGLE MAN, AND MATTHEW PROPST, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 3/2/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0152182, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:7/5/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $241,306.71 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6 6 9 7 0 FLORA AVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, California 92240-4658 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 641162-027-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT ELITE BUILDERS, 29890 WHISPERING PALM TRIAL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; PO BOX 297, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Full name of registrant MICHAEL LANCE GOLDMAN, 69781 WILLOW LN, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, JONATHAN RICHARD DONATO, 29890 WHISPERING PALM TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CIYTM CA 92234. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/10/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL LANCE GOLDMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 12, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201908392. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2019. DSW19-5089 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: D AND D ENTERPRISES, 3257 PACER DRIVE, NORCO, CA 92860. Riverside County; PO BOX 772, NORCO, CALIFORNIA 92860. Full name of registrant D&D EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, INC., 3257 PACER DRIVE, NORCO, CALIFORNIA, 92860/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/17/2014. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: SANDRA MARIE DOHERTY, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on APRIL 19, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201905754. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2019, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. DSW19-5063

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Cool Gift Ideas for Dads and Grads

By Desert Star Staff Shopping for a dad or grad and need some cool gift ideas to impress your recipient?

Check out these fun options: 1. Gift that keeps on giving. For a gift that keeps on giving, consider a subscription box that will deliver to your gift recipient’s doorstep, items that meet his or her hobbies, interests or taste. Whether it’s craft beers, hot sauce or ties, brand-new items each month will be a continual reminder of your love and admiration.

2. Time flies. Shopping for a frequent flier? For travelers, the gift of a connected timepiece will help them stay oriented as they make their way around the globe.

Pair the Edifice ECB900DB with a smartphone by simply pressing a dedicated Bluetooth connection button. This will access the correct time for the current location for over 300 cities worldwide and update with the latest time zone and Daylight Saving Time information. Users also have the capability to swap

their specified home time and world time with the press of a button, as well as update alarms and other time settings.

By automatically syncing to a time server on the internet four times a day, with this thoughtful gift, your recipient will never miss a beat of their travels.

3. Gamer’s paradise.

Gamers will love an upgrade to their set-up. One good choice, particularly for someone moving into a first apartment, is a LampFree projector from Casio’s SLIM series. Weighing in at just five pounds and only 1.7 inches thick, it comes equipped with a variety of innovative features at an affordable price and offers clearer colors and brighter images ideal for the visual world of gaming. An estimated 20,000 hours lifespan with minimal brightness degradation means this is a gift that will last. Each model is also fitted with a fully connectable interface, including three types of video and audio inputs, as well as HDMI, RGB and RS-232C terminals.

4. Take me out to the ballgame. Whether it’s a local team or the major leagues, tickets to a game makes a great gift and a day out rooting for your home team is a fun way to spend time together.

Make a day of it by bringing along the whole family.

5. Music inspiration.

Musical dads and grads just need the right equipment to get inspired and put together their own jams. For an affordable portable keyboard, consider Casio’s CT-X700, which features upgraded technology to faithfully reproduce the

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High-Speed Internet Access Critical for Students and Job Seekers

By Desert Star Staff The job market is rapidly changing, thanks to new and emerging technologies.

As a result, job training has become highly specialized, even at the high school level.

While young people living in urban and suburban communities often benefit from on-site access to the specialized education that they will need for future career success, those living in rural areas must sometimes rely on distance education to get the same training, as smaller rural schools can’t always realistically offer a wide range

of specialized coursework.

With this in mind, a recent report from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, highlights the need for highspeed Internet access in every community nationwide to meet the demands of tomorrow’s job market.

With two job categories poised for demand, middleskill and STEM jobs, experts say that reliable rural broadband access will help ensure that there are enough trained workers available to fill the next generation of American jobs, while also helping to expand job

opportunities for a greater number of young people.

Rural broadband providers continue to play a vital role.

By leveraging their networks and working closely with local educational institutions, they are providing fiber connectivity and broadband to schools in harder-to-reach locations. As a result of these initiatives, a greater number of communities and schools can offer specialized coursework, career guidance and more to their students, helping to build local career opportunities and strengthen local economies.

Those who have

directly benefitted from rural broadband echo this sentiment.

“High-speed internet service in my rural area allowed me to participate more fully in high school and gave me the chance to explore more opportunities after graduation. I am so grateful for the access it provided me, I am now actually working at a broadband company myself and plan to study business management and marketing at school,” says Devin Bryant, a young adult living and working in Abbeville, S.C. “Good

service allows me to stay in my rural area near family and friends and still pursue the job opportunities I want.”

With an effort already underway by NTCA to build smart and connected rural communities, experts say you can expect to see expanded educational opportunities and strengthened local economies nationwide. To learn more about these efforts, visit ntca.org.

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Classic Ways to Have Fun and Keep Cool this Summer

Nothing says summer fun more than relaxing on a float at a pool, lake or beach.

By Desert Star Staff Downtime sounds fairly straightforward,

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right? Unfortunately, busy schedules often prevent many families from spending

enough time together simply relaxing and having fun.

With an overwhelming 96 percent of people believing it’s important to have downtime together as a family, according to research from Mintel Trends, you may be looking for some ways to do just that this summer.

Check out these great ideas for the warm weather months ahead: Picnic Time: Sunny day?

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