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“Dreamers Belong Here” Supreme Court rules in favor of ‘Dreamers,’ says Trump can’t end DACA without justification.

By Desert Star Staff The Trump administration can’t shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program without better justification; the Supreme Court has ruled, nullifying one

of the president’s signature actions on immigration.

Trump’s Department of Homeland Security failed to provide an adequate reason for shutting down the program when it declared

Kitty Alvarado Erin Johnson says she and her family went from living on a Property in Pinyon Pines to living in a tent, separated from their children in a matter of days, “I had to leave my kids with my mom for a while because we have nowhere to go.”

She says their nightmare started when a man overheard them saying they were looking for a place to rent he told them it just so happened he had a place nearby that he was looking to get rid of and they could lease to own it for $10,000.

“We gave him $5,500, which is all the money in the world that we had,

and he drew up this lease paperwork,” she says.

She showed us documents that look like an unsigned lease and a receipt, she says she paid in cash. She says they moved in, got cable installed, and were living happily there with their children and pets.

But, eight days later, the property’s rightful owner showed up.

“And said, ‘well, what are you doing here?’” she says, adding she explained they leased the property and showed him the documents.

She says he then later had them escorted off the property without their belongings but

an end to DACA in 2017, the court ruled on Thursday.

The Obama-era initiative has allowed almost 800,000 young immigrants who arrived in the US illegally as children to remain in the country.

The decision represents a severe defeat to one of the president’s chief accomplishments on immigration, which was a central issue in his 2016 campaign. However, Trump

has the option of presenting a more detailed justification for shutting down the program.

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CA LGBTQ Groups Rejoice at Landmark SCOTUS Ruling

By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO -- LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating, as the decadeslong struggle for equal rights in the workplace won a huge victory at the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court justices ruled 6-3 Monday that people cannot be fired on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Samuel Garrett-Pate, communications director with Equality California, said the Golden State already has strong protections - but this decision will benefit millions in dozens of other states.

“In more than half of states, there are no state-level protections,” Garrett-Pate said.

“So what this says is, indeed federal law protects those employees from discrimination based on the fact that they are LGBTQ+, regardless of what the state law says.”

Justice Neil Gorsuch,

writing for the majority, argued that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does apply to LGBTQ people.

Justice Samuel Alito, in his dissent, accused the court of legislating from the bench and argued that the original intent of the law was to cover bias against women or men, not to curb discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Garrett-Pate said the ruling is a stunning rebuke to the Trump administration, which just on Friday declared anti-discrimination rules in the Affordable Care Act do not apply to LGBTQ+ patients.

“So just a few days after the Trump administration tries to say that no, discrimination on the basis of sex is not the same as discrimination on the basis of the sexual orientation or gender identity, the Supreme Court says actually it is,” Garrett-Pate said.

Monday’s Supreme Court decision could serve as precedent to strike down anti-LGBTQ discrimination in other arenas such as housing and education. (Charlotte Florito/Wikimedia Commons) Advocates are calling for passage of the Equality Act, which would make it illegal to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in all areas of life, including housing, education

and public accommodations.

The bill passed the House of Representatives more than a year ago but is opposed by President Donald Trump and remains stalled in the Senate.

Disclosure: Equality California contributes to our fund for reporting on Census, Health Issues, HIV/AIDS Prevention, LGBTQIA Issues.

During Stressful Times, Men Urged Not to Ignore Signs of Health Trouble

A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says men have on obesity rate that’s 12% higher than women. Health experts say it’s one of the many reasons why men should stop ignoring health issues. (Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff American men have a long history of putting off health checkups.

And as Father’s Day draws closer, medical experts say it’s time for men to

be proactive in protecting their health, especially during stressful times.

Health risks from COVID-19 and the worldwide protests over racial injustice are among the added

stressors many people are experiencing in 2020.

Dr. Robert Kantor, UnitedHealthcare of Minnesota’s chief medical officer, says for men, there’s an adverse effect, especially if

they lean on past tendencies.

“They don’t seek help when they need to,” Kantor points out. “They don’t regularly attend to that, addressing their own health.

And there’s also the choices that they’ve made throughout their life that puts them at risk.”

Kantor says those include bad habits such as excessive drinking and tobacco use.

While COVID-19 cases in Minnesota are evenly split between men and women, a study appearing in the journal Frontiers in Public Health says men are more than twice as likely to die of COVID-19.

And health departments across the U.S. say African-Americans are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Couple that with tensions over racial injustice and Kantor says there’s a heightened possibility of health problems for black men.

Kantor says rather than suppress any concerns over mental well-being or

other warning signs, men need to talk things out with a family member and seek professional help.

He says scheduling wellness visits are a good prevention tool, and taking these steps can make it easier to manage day-to-day life.

“There can be changes in how we behave, how we respond, our internal level of stress that we experience,” he states.

According to a report issued by the Cleveland Clinic last year, only half of the nearly 1,200 men surveyed said they get regular checkups.

During the pandemic, other surveys indicate men are less likely to wear a mask in public.

Kantor says men need to realize that following that guideline helps protects others from the spread of COVID-19, and that it’s not just about protecting themselves.

Disclosure: United Healthcare-Midwest Region contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues.

Desert Hot Springs Police Department Fatal Traffic Collision

By Desert Star Staff On Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at about 2:33 PM, officers with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision involving several vehicles on Highway 62 and Pierson Blvd. in the city of Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County.

Based on statements and evidence at the scene, officers determined the driver, identified as a 37-year-old male, was westbound on Pierson Blvd.

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He was driving a white Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The driver of a gray Ford Flex, identified as a 71-year-old male, resident of Winterhaven was traveling northbound on Highway 62. The van failed to yield for the right of way of the Ford Flex, as it proceeded across Highway 62. The driver of the Flex was unable to stop and collided into the minivan.

The minivan was pushed into the southbound lanes of Highway 62 and struck a cream, Mini Cooper, driven by

a 30-year-old male, resident of Yucca Valley that was traveling south on Highway 62. The impact caused the Mini Cooper to sideswipe a maroon Jeep Cherokee; a 72-year-old male drove that.

The Cherokee was traveling southbound on Highway 62.

The driver of the minivan sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The passenger suffered significant injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The passengers June 19, 2020

of the minivan, driver of the Mini Cooper, and Jeep were also transported to local hospitals for minor injuries.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and is investigating the collision.

Anyone with further information about the crash is asked to contact Corporal Elias at (760) 329-6411 extension 373.

Media Inquiries should be directed to Doria Wilms, Assistant City Manager and

Public Information Officer for the City of Desert Hot Springs at (760) 333-0518 or via email at d wilms@cityofdhs.org.

Anyone wishing to provide additional information on this case should contact Officer James with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department at (760) 329-2904 ext. 351 or the Watch Commander, (760) 329-2904 Ext.302.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP. www.desertstarweekly.com

Latinos Urged to Consider End-of Life Care in COVID Era

By Desert Star Staff SAN DIEGO -- Latinos make up 25% of the deaths from COVID-19, even though they’re only 18% of the population. So a new bilingual campaign is helping lay out end-of-life care options.

The Mexican consulate’s Ventanillas De Salud, or Windows of Health, program is teaming up with American groups that help people face end-of-life conversations. Patricia A. González-Portillo, national Latino communications and constituency director with the nonprofit Compassion & Choices, said the issue is particularly important for Latinos.

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the highest numbers of hypertension, diabetes,” González-Portillo said. “And so it’s very important that we talk about death, especially right now where going outside to get our tortillas and beans, we can catch this horrible illness that could kill us.”

Experts recommend that everyone talk to their families about whether or not you want to be intubated or be put on life-support machines - and lay out preferences for a service and final resting place.

González-Portillo encouraged the public to check out the free online bilingual COVID-19 toolkit available at CompassionAndChoices.org.

“The most important thing you can do: fill out your advance directive,” she said.

“Because when you go to the hospital, that may be the last

time that you see your family.”

Maria Otero, also with Compassion & Choices, said Latinos need be their own best advocate - and let their doctor and families know their end-of-life wishes.

“Death is not a taboo in our community, but we don’t like to talk about it,” Otero said. “The pandemic has really given us the opportunity to start the conversation with our Latino/Hispanic communities.”

The coalition is also sponsoring a series of webinars on end-of-life care available on their YouTube channel.

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Cecilia Vasquez-Vigil, from Texas, had to make end-of-life plans while battling COVID-19. She has since recovered. (Cecilia Vasquez-Vigil)

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Continued from Page 1 DACA in 2017, it is intended

to force Congress to act to save the program, which would have – in the eyes of

the Trump administration – given legislative legitimacy to the blanket amnesty is

offered. DACA was imposed via executive order by former President Barack Obama, and then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions had repeatedly denounced the program as an unconstitutional end-run around immigration laws.

The program allows children of illegal immigrants to remain in the US if they were under 16 when they were brought to the US, as long as they arrived before 2007. DACA supporters argue the program has allowed participants to live better lives and move up the social ladder by accessing programs and resources that are not available to non-citizens.

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move their stuff out pack it anything we’re trying to get up and give it to them.” some help, we don’t know The hope this story where to go,” says Johnson. did say he would work with A way to prevent getting them, but it wasn’t enough time helps them and others.

“Maybe it’ll be like a lesson scammed out of money for her, so she was afraid he for somebody else, but if when leasing a property is to would get rid of her property.

We reached out to the owner; he did not want to Best Quality! Best Price! Guaranteed! be identified. But he says he was in disbelief to get to his home for a visit with his son to find strangers living there.

“It’s a tragic situation because she has a couple kids and it’s you know a bad situation, I couldn’t believe the story,” he says.

He says a property worth $200,000 would never be sold for $10,000, and that should have been a red flag for the.

Still, he says even though this is not his fault, he will work with them to get them their belongings back, “I don’t want their property I‘m not going to throw their property in the trash or anything, I am working to find someone to

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Legislature Approves Berman’s Vote By Mail Bill

If signed, a vote by mail ballot would be mailed to every registered voter for the 2020 General Election

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO – The California State Legislature has approved Assembly Bill 860, authored by Assembly member Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), which would require county elections

officials to mail active registered voters a ballot for the General Election this November. The bill cleared its final hurdle in the Legislature today, passing out of the Assembly on overwhelming bipartisan support. AB 860

By Desert Star Staff LINCOLN, Neb. -- Support for renewable energy in the U.S. cuts across party lines, according to a new Yale University report.

Three in four Republicans surveyed are in favor of increased funding for clean energy research, generating power on public lands and giving tax rebates for installing solar. Support was even higher among Democrats.

John Hansen, president of the Nebraska Farmers Union, says boosting renewable energy would create new jobs, and provide property tax relief by adding to local tax bases.

He adds wind and solar also can help farmers.

“It’s also a very significant increase in the amount of income,” he explains.

“And given commodity prices, anything we can do to bring in additional revenue to help augment our sagging cash flows is

a welcome thing to do.”

The report found that moderate Republicans are 35 percentage points less likely to vote for a candidate that opposes action on climate change. But just one in five Republicans surveyed says climate change should be a high priority, compared with more than 80% of Democrats.

Hansen points to last year’s 500-year flood, on top of three 100-year floods within a decade in some parts of Nebraska, as evidence that climate change already has arrived.

Hansen says last year’s flooding cost Nebraska’s agriculture sector alone $1 billion. He says he’s hopeful that increased support for clean energy will help prevent worst case scenarios projected by scientists.

“We need to accept the science, and if we care about our kids, our grandkids, our great grandkids, we need to

now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.

“No one should have to risk their health – and possibly their life – to exercise their constitutional right to vote,” said Assembly member Marc Berman. “In the midst of a deadly health pandemic, giving all California voters the opportunity to vote from the safety of their own home is the responsible thing to do. I am grateful that so many of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle agree, and I look forward to Governor Newsom signing AB 860. This bill gives voters the peace of mind to know that they can safely participate in their democracy and allows our elections officials to continue making the necessary arrangements for the general election.”

Approximately 78% of California’s active registered voters received a ballot in the mail before the March Primary Election this year.

Since California held that election, at least 16 states either postponed their scheduled primary elections or switched them to vote by

mail elections due to concerns that conducting in-person voting during the spread of COVID-19 threatens the health and safety of voters, election workers, and the public generally. In anticipation of heightened interest in voting by mail, AB 860 (Berman) proactively ensures that active registered voters in California will receive a ballot in the mail.

Importantly, in-person voting opportunities would remain available for voters in a manner that protects the health and safety of voters and election workers. Senate Bill 423 by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Orange County), would require county elections officials to establish and maintain a minimum number of polling places and vote centers for the statewide general election on November 3, 2020. SB 423 was introduced in May as a part of a legislative package with AB 860 to protect both public health and voting rights amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Sutter County Superior Court Judge Perry Parker issued a temporary

restraining order blocking Governor Newsom’s recent executive order that requires active California voters to be mailed vote-by-mail ballots for the November General Election and requires counties to make available a minimum number of polling places for voters to vote in person.

Yesterday, the Third District Court of Appeals put a stay on the Superior Court’s temporary restraining order.

The passage of AB 860 will provide much needed clarity for elections officials and California voters about the conduct of this November’s Presidential General Election.

Assemblymember Marc Berman represents the 24th Assembly District, which includes southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

Website of Assemblymember Marc Berman: www. assembly.ca.gov/Berman.

Assemblymember Marc Berman’s official headshot is available here.

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Report Shows Bipartisan Support for Boosting Clean Energy

Nebraska currently produces more than 2,132 megawatts of wind power, and an additional 1,000 megawatts from wind is under construction. (Chris Lim/Wikimedia Commons) do everything we can possibly do today to make sure that their world is clean and livable and sustainable,” he stresses.

Hansen says just five years ago, Nebraska was generating 459 megawatts

of wind power, and now produces more than 2,100 megawatts. An additional 1,000 megawatts from wind is under construction.

According to the Lincoln Journal Star newspaper, a

Nail Salons Given Green Light To Reopen in CA Next Week Sara Sanchez KMIR A big announcement Friday for what’s called “personal care services”, which have now been given the clearance to reopen in California on June 19, after a statewide shutdown over coronavirus concerns.

Friday’s guidance also gives

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estheticians, full cosmetology services, tattoo parlors, and massage therapists the approval to reopen with some restrictions. These businesses were part of phase 3 of reopening. Governor Newsom has expressed his reluctance to open nail salons

too early because the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the state was traced to a Northern California nail salon.

Counties that meet reopening standards are included in this reopening expansion. Riverside County has been in an accelerated path to June 19, 2020

reopening. Not every personal care service is expected to reopen, because reopening is subject to the readiness of each individual business location.

Some of the requirements for services include establishing a written, worksite specific COVID-19 assessment plan;

230-megawatt solar farm was approved east of Lincoln, and the Omaha Public Power District is working to add up to 600 megawatts of solar power by 2023.

training employees on proper safety techniques, providing temperatures checks, social distancing, ensuring guests wear face masks and employees wear face shields at all times. The state’s guide has several other measures that should be followed specific to the type of business. (https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/ expanded-personal-services. pdf ) Source:NBC Palm Springs www.desertstarweekly.com

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Ambition Displayed on New Collections

A trio of releases all exploring the sounds of groundbreaking favorites are now available.

Artist: Mike Peters Title: STREAM {Hurricane of Change} (LABEL HERE) You might like if you enjoy: The Alarm, U2, The Waterboys Tell me more: Poetic and poignant, “STREAM {Hurricane of Change}” is an ambitious two-disc work from Alarm singer-songwriter Mike Peters. The 39-track collection is a mix of spoken word chapters and full-length songs, all chronicling the turbulent times and events of the late ‘80s that helped fuel the creation of that band’s

classic “Eye of the Hurricane” (1987), “Electric Folklore” (1988) and “Change” (1989) albums. The performances featured on “STREAM” are forceful to be sure, spanning from Celtic-tinged moments (notably on “A New South Wales” and “Irish Sea”) and blues (“Shelter”) to folk (“Rose Beyond The Wall,” “World On Fire”) and driving rockers (“Hallowed Ground,” “Only Love Can Set Me Free”).

Some of the Alarm’s most beloved tracks are included and reworked as part of this concept work, with “Rescue Me” delivered as an introspective foray where Peters’ voice is positioned amidst gospel vocals, piano and acoustic guitar. “Rain In

tier vocals taking center stage on the 10-track collection that pays tribute to Great White’s 1987 classic LP. Armed with his powerful voice, Russell guides his band through acoustic-flavored material that simultaneously maintains a propulsive and bona fide rocking spirit. “Gonna Getcha” is bolstered by some fiery lead guitar work on an acoustic guitar, while “Rock Me” has a The Summertime” is similarly more playful bluesy vibe than re-imagined in a more folk the original recording of the rock-styled sonic setting.

Peters’ signature vocals sound favorite. My favorites on the album are the tender “Save as great as they did 30 years ago and his sense of purpose All Your Love” and a first-rate mostly-faithful cover of the shines across the inspired classic Led Zeppelin classic autobiographical-minded set.

“Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You.” Information: alarm.com.

Joining Russell on this LP are the talents of guitarist Robby Artist: Jack Russell’s Lochner (who also produced Great White Title: Once Bitten Acoustic the album), guitarist Tony Bytes (Deadline Music) Montana, bassist Dan McNay You might like if you and drummer Dicki Fliszer. enjoy: Great White, Led “Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes” Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet is available via digital, on audio Tell me more: SingerCD and via a limited-edition blue vinyl LP. Information: songwriter Jack Russell revisits many of Great White’s CleopatraRecords.com. most beloved hits on the Artist: New Riders of aptly-dubbed “Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes,” with his top- the Purple Sage

Title: Field Trip (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Gram Parsons, the Grateful Dead, the Flying Burrito Brothers Tell me more: The live recording of New Riders of the Purple Sage featured on “Field Trip” is a joyful trip into the past. Recorded on Aug. 27, 1972 on the site that now hosts the Oregon Country Fair, this was a wonderfully loose performance of a countryrock band sharing the bill with the Grateful Dead and giving its all. The 17-track performance provides a chance for the band to deliver uptempo countrified nuggets (“Truck Drivin’ Man,” “Hello Mary Lou”), tender ballads (“Linda,” “Lochinvar”), bluestinged rockers (“Groupie”) and mid tempo gems (“Rainbow,” “Whiskey”). The 2-LP title was produced by band historian Rob Bleetstein and contains liner notes penned by Ken Babbs last November. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

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FDA says hydroxychloroquine no longer approved for Covid-19 emergency use

By Desert Star Staff US regulators have revoked emergency approval for the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19. Doctors will still be able to prescribe the drug, recently taken by President Donald Trump himself, for off-label use.

Citing the “totality of scientific evidence available,” Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Scientist Denise M. Hinton wrote on Monday that it was “no longer reasonable to believe” that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) may be effective against the novel coronavirus, as outlined in the emergency authorization EUA 039 from April 2020.

While admitting that not enough research has been conducted on the drugs’ effectiveness, the FDA argues that, based on the studies so far, the treatment doesn’t work to reduce the viral load in Covid-19 patients. Two early studies observing viral shedding have “not been consistently replicated” by later research, Hinton’s letter said.

“Recent data from a large randomized controlled trial showed no evidence of benefit for mortality or other outcomes such as hospital length of stay or need for mechanical ventilation of HCQ treatment in hospitalized patients with www.desertstarweekly.com

[Covid-19],” Hinton wrote.

Among the studies looked at by the FDA was the controversial one published in Lancet last month, which was later retracted due to problems with the data. Hinton says the agency disregarded the study from the final analysis.

Instead, the letter cited “persuasive evidence of a lack of benefit” coming from the RECOVERY study, a randomized trial sponsored by Oxford University in the UK, which gave HCQ to 1,542 patients out of 11,000 volunteers and ended on June 5.

Hinton said that “it is no longer reasonable to believe that the known and potential benefits of CQ and HCQ outweigh the known and potential risks associated with the authorized use.”

CQ and HCQ have been used for decades to treat malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, with known side effects such as arrhythmia, low blood pressure and muscle or nerve damage. The FDA admitted it had very limited data on the incidence of side effects among Americans treated with the drug – 1,762 HCQ treatments, out of 2.4 million seven-day courses dispensed from the Strategic National Stockpile as of May 22.

Trump brought up HCQ back in April as one possible treatment for Covid-19, and last month he revealed he was taking the drug himself, as a prophylactic. Several individuals have come forth to credit the drug with their recovery from the coronavirus. The medical

and media establishments have been overwhelmingly hostile to the drug, however, citing its potential dangers and going so far as to assert it “will kill you.”

Covid-19 patients can still receive HCQ and CQ under ‘off-label’ usage rules, but the FDA does not recommend

their use at hospitals outside of clinical trials.

As yet, there is no FDAapproved treatment against Covid-19. So far, over 2.1 million Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus, and almost 116,000 have died.

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Treat Dad to a Gift from Gelson’s this Father’s Day

By Desert Star Staff Encino, California Father’s Day is just around the corner so make dad’s day with a gift from Gelson’s. Offering a wide selection of thoughtful gifts including mouthwatering steak, Gelson’s makes it easy to celebrate with your #1 guy.

Gelson’s is happy to

offer the following options that Dad is sure to love this Father’s Day: • Cowboy Ribeye steak with a bottle of Big Poppa’s double secret steak rub • Grilling tools • Cheese/ charcuterie plate • See’s candies, peanut

brittle and Toffee-ette’s • Father’s Day balloon bouquet • Selection of Wine & Spirits • Wine Accessories Gelson’s is Rancho Mirage’s premier grocery store, giving you everything you need in a grocery

experience. We offer a wide range of fresh, natural, and kosher foods, a fullservice deli, and fresh sushi prepared each day.

Customers can place their orders and pre-pay online then visit their local Gelson’s during their reservation time.

Pick-up is either June 20 or

Youths Act to End School-to-Prison Pipeline

Students rallying at City Hall in New York City call for more guidance counselors and fewer police in public schools. (Photo: Urban Youth Collaborative)

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK -- Students in New York City are calling for school safety to be taken out of the hands of the police department.

They call it the school-toprison pipeline, zero-tolerance policies that involve police in minor incidents leading to student arrests, juvenile detention and incarceration.

Since 1998 the New York Police Department has been training and supervising School Safety Agents who have the authority to arrest students in public schools.

But Kobie Fraser, a youth leader with Future of Tomorrow and the Urban Youth Collaborative, says that has encouraged a law enforcement approach to maintaining school discipline.

“That can be a role of teachers or their deans, and through restorative justice, once implemented correctly, the student can have time to reflect on whatever the situation may be,” she states.

The youths are calling for funding to be redirected from deploying School Safety Agents to promoting approaches that reduce conflict and encourage resolution.

Fraser says schools need more resources that can help address the root causes of behavior problems.

“More after-school programs, more mental health professionals, more tutoring instead of having police in schools to counteract the learning environment that children should have and

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deserve,” she states.

Fraser adds that harsh disciplinary practices disproportionately impact students of color, students with special needs and LGBTQ students.

In 2011, New York City passed the School Safety Act, requiring quarterly reporting of disciplinary actions, including arrests and suspensions by race, gender, age and location.

According to Fraser, that data is helping to change the way police and schools approach discipline.

“We’ve received promises from the mayor to implement restorative justice programs in middle schools and high schools,” she states. “We’ve been able to have socialemotional learning added to elementary school programs and secured more funding for social workers.”

Fraser says ultimately, students hope to see school safety agents removed from public schools entirely.

CA Lawmakers Voted on Expanded Paid Family Leave

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Paid leave may become a lot easier to take under a proposal in the state budgetthat is set for a final vote today.

Currently, more than 11 million full-time privatesector employees pay into the paid family leave system, but only those who work for companies with more than 20 employees are guaranteed to get their job

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back if they take leave.

David Rattray, president and CEO of the nonprofit Unite-LA, is part of a business task force that supports extending the rightof-return to all workers.

“Regardless of the size of the employer, an individual that pays into a plan should have the right to take that leave without risk of loss of their employment,” Rattray said.

If passed, the change

would likely go into effect in January. Gov. Gavin Newsom is also asking for money to be set aside to help small businesses cover the cost of hiring temporary workers or cross training other employees.

Statistics show lowwage people of color are over-represented in the small-business workforce.

Bridget Shea, California campaign manager with the group Paid Leave for June 19, 2020

the United States, said many black and Latinx new mothers in particular avoid taking paid leave because they have little savings and can’t afford to lose a job.

“These are the people that many of us rely on in our daily lives and who continue to be essential in keeping California functioning during this pandemic,” Shea said.

A new study from Bay Area Council Economic Institute found small

businesses actually benefited in states that already have made this change, as the flexibility tends to motivate employees to work harder and stay with a company longer.

Disclosure: Paid Leave for the U.S. (PL+US) contributes to our fund for reporting on Early Childhood Education, Family/Father Issues, Livable Wages/Working Families, Women’s Issues.

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Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 19, 2020. DSW20-5105

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 17.12.030 “LAND USE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ITS NEW ZONING DESIGNATIONS PURSUANT TO THE NEW GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review the development standards for new commercial zoning designations within the City of Desert Hot Springs.

The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at City Council Meetings.

Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 19, 2020. DSW20-5107 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 17.04.200 “PROJECTIONS/CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT PERMITTED INTO SETBACKS” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY WHAT PROJECTIONS CAN ENCROACH INTO SETBACK AREAS It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review and amend the requirements for allowable projections into the required setbacks within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at City Council Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda.

Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 19, 2020. DSW20-5106 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 17.08.120 “MANUFACTURED HOMES” OF CHAPTER 17.08 “RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review and amend the requirements for Manufactured Homes within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tu e s d a y, July 7, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at City Council Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public

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is guilty of a crime) Signed KELLY BURTZLOFF, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/01/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202005452. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish June 5, 12, 19, 26, NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE 2020 DSW20-5102 OF: MARIA V. CELAVA, CASE NO. PRIN1802198.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE creditors, and persons who may otherwise be FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIinterested in the will or estate, or both of MARIA V. NESS AS: FOREVER HOMES U.S.A., 33930 CELAVA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed BARKER LANE, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Riverside

by MANUELA ROJAS f.k.a. MANUELA CELAYA, in County. Full name of registrant: YVONNE- -BERRY, the Superior Court of California, County of RIVER- 33930 BARKER LANE, MENIFEE, CA 92584. BusiSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: ness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has MANUELA ROJAS f.k.a. MANUELA CELAYA, be yet to transact business under the fictitious business appointed as personal representative to administer name(s) listed above. I declare that all the informathe estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests tion in this statement is true and correct. (A registhe decedent’s will and codicils, if any be admitted trant, who declares as true, information which he or to probate. The will and any codicils are available she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed for examination in the file kept by the court. THE YVONNE BERRY. This statement was filed with the PETITION requests authority to administer the estate County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/01/2020. under the Independent Administration of Estates Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File Act. (This authority will allow the personal repre- No. R-202005480. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS sentative to take many actions without obtaining BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE court approval. Before taking certain very important YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE actions, however, the personal representative will OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIbe required to give notice to interested persons TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE unless they have waived notice or consented to the FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS proposed action.) The independent administration STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE authority will be granted unless an interested person USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS files an objection to the petition and shows good NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANcause why the court should not grant the authority. OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES as follows: JULY 30, 2020 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish June 5, 12, located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM 19, 26, 2020 DSW20-5101 SPRINGS, CA 92262. The courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE only. Call 1-844-621-3956 (TOLL FREE) OR 1-213- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI306-3065 and enter Meeting Number 289100160. NESS AS: ATTENTION 2 RESALE, 2243 N. GIRAIt is important to call in promptly. Otherwise, there SOL AVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside may be a delay before you are able to speak during County. Full name of registrant: JASON LAWRENCE the hearing. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of MCCULLOUGH, 2243 N GIRASOL AVE, PALM the petition, you should appear at the hearing and SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by state your objections or file written objections with INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business the court before the hearing. Your appearance may under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A I declare that all the information in this statement CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as you must file your claim with the court and mail a true, information which he or she knows to be false, copy to the personal representative appointed by is guilty of a crime) Signed JASON LAWRENCE the court within the later of either (1) four months MCCULLOUGH. This statement was filed with the from the date of first issuance of letters to a general County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/27/2020. personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from No. R-202005279. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE notice under section 9052 of the California Probate YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Code. Other California statutes and legal authority OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTImay affect your rights as a creditor. You may want TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Cali- FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS fornia law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE court. If you are a person interested in the estate, USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS you may file with the court a Request for Special NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANNotice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 29, A Request for Special Notice form is available from June 5, 12, 19, 2020 DSW20-5091 the court clerk. Petitioner: DORIAN L. JACKSON, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ESQ. 21151 S. WESTERN AVE. TORRANCE, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI90501 (310-359-9201, Publish June 19, 26, July 3, NESS AS: RIDGELINE NATURAL SALES; RIDGE2020. DSW20-5110 LINE, 55056 OAK TREE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SELECT NAME, CASE NO. PSC 2001483, SUPERIOR SALES AND MARKETING, INC., 55056 OAK TREE, COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Can- LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet to transact RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. business under the fictitious business name(s) listed KATHRYN SUSAN TRAVERS filed a petition with above. I declare that all the information in this statethis court for a decree changing names as follows: ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares 1a. Present Name: KATHRYN SUSAN TRAVERS as true, information which he or she knows to be to Proposed Name: SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIEL SHUBIN, 2b. Present name: SUSAN KATHRYN TRAVERS to PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the Proposed Name: SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 3c. County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/14/2020.

Present name: SUSAN KATHERYN TAPPAN to Pro- Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File posed Name SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 4d. Pres- No. R-202004942. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS ent Name: SUSAN K. TAPPAN to Proposed Name: BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. THE COURT ORDERS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE that all persons interested in this matter shall appear OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIbefore this court at the hearing indicated below to TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE show cause, if any, why the petition for change of FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS name should not be granted. Any person objecting STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE to the name changes described above must file a USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS written objection that includes the reasons for the NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANobjection at least two court days before the matter OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES hearing to show cause why the petition should not SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 29, be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, June 5, 12, 19, 2020 DSW20-5090 the court may grant the petition without a hearing. T.S. No.: 2019-02143-CA A.P.N.:639-102-009-2 NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 31, 2020 Time: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF to Show Cause shall be published at least once each THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES week for four successive weeks prior to the date set PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS of general circulation, printed in this county (specify DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM 息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있 DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE Dated: 2/28/20 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. DSW20-2068 MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOSTATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FIC- KUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The following fictitious THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ business name(s) SPA VIDA PSP, 333. S. INDIAN THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT CANYON DR SUITE J, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED abandoned by the following person(s): SERGIO 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO DOS ANJOS SHUETT, 68420 CONCEPCION RD, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. This business is A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. TrusCounty on: 01/07/2020 I declare that all the informa- tor: AMI M DENNIS AND CHRIS D DENNIS, WIFE tion in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Apwho declares as true, information which he or she pointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: SER- of Trust Recorded 12/01/2006 as Instrument No. GIO DOS ANJOS SUHETT. This statement was filed 2006-0883785 in book ---, page--- and of Official with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder County, California, Date of Sale: 08/11/2020 at on JUNE 16, 2020 File No. R-202000235. Publish 09:30 AM Place of Sale: THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5109 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Estimated FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- costs and other charges: $ 240,037.35. NOTICE NESS AS: SPA VIDA PSP, 68420 CONCEPCION OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR County. Full name of registrant: SERGIO DOS CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE ANJOS SUHETT, 68420 CONCEPCION RD, CA- OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A THEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND business under the fictitious business name(s) listed LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION above on 01/07/2020. I declare that all the informa- OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regis- OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO trant, who declares as true, information which he or DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee SERGIO DOS ANJOS SUHETT. This statement in the hereinafter described property under and was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully on 06/16/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202006045. NOTICE — other common designation of real property: 66633 THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SAN RAFAEL ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5108

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92240 A.P.N.: 639-102-009-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 240,037.35.Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-02143-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx ___________________ _____________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: June 17, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Property Address: 66633 SAN RAFAEL ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Publish June 19, 26, July 3, 2020. DSW20-5111 T.S. No. 20-60322 APN: 689-141-005-4 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/2017.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 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: TIMOTHY C. WHEELOCK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 5/10/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-0187295, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:7/15/2020 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: $181,638.60.

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: 70100 MIRAGE COVE DRIVE #5 RANCHO MIRAGE, California 92270-2968. Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 689-141-005-4 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

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or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-60322. 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: 6/8/2020 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 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 31631 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2020. DSW50-5104 T.S. No.: 20-24211 A.P.N.: 650-143-010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/9/2010.

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 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: DARLENE DEWAR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 9/15/2010 as Instrument No. 20100441602 in book , page Loan Modification recorded on 10/22/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0464001 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 7/8/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $95,189.69 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 31235 MONTE VISTA WAY THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 A.P.N.: 650143-010 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. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-24211. 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: 05/26/2020 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome. com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Director. Publish 6/5/20, 6/12/20, 6/19/20.

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esilience – the capacity to prepare for, adapt to and grow through disruption, trauma and loss – is a skill many parents want for their children. However, there is more to it than “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” or persevering through hardships.

According to a Pew Research Center survey, approximately 70% of teens between the ages 13-17 cited anxiety and depressions as a major problem among peers, while 55% said bullying was a major problem. Among the pressures facing teens, getting good grades topped the list at 61%.

Mollie Marti, PhD, founder of the National Resilience Institute, delivers workshops and trainings around the world to help organizations and communities cultivate resilience – a need, she says, that pre-dates COVID-19, especially among young people.

Recognizing the importance of resiliency in youth, Connections Academy, an online public school program for grades K-12, has partnered with the National Resilience Institute to elevate the topic of resilience and share expert advice for raising children who are brave, curious and better able to adapt to life’s ups and downs.

“Even before the pandemic, the statistics about anxiety and depression among teens were cause for great concern,” said Marti, who also compiled a guest blog series on resilience-building for Connections Academy. “More than ever, it’s important for parents and schools to actively foster the growth of children who can problem-solve and adapt when facing challenging situations.”

Teach Self-Care To ensure your kids can joyfully and effectively contribute to those around them – socially, physically, emotionally and mentally – it’s important to teach them self-care skills. Modeling behaviors such as eating healthy, getting proper sleep, exercising, investing in meaningful relationships and activities, and finding time to reflect, rest and repair can lead to your kids mimicking these acts. Ensuring your children are finding time to care for themselves can help them lead more balanced lives.

Create Self-Awareness Children often learn the most about themselves when faced with adversity. Helping your children understand what motivates, scares or frustrates them and what they need to feel valued or loved can help build self-awareness. Understanding those feelings can help them better respond to stressful or negative situations and minimize conflict while also communicating their needs and expectations.

Build Relationships and Resources Human resilience is often best cultivated in a community with others, and encouraging your children to actively seek out meaningful relationships can help them build a social support system. For example, because of the online school model at Connections Academy, teachers can spend more one-on-one time with students building strong relationships and ensuring they are thriving both emotionally and academically via phone calls, interactive video lessons, email and in-person events.

“We see many students come to Connections Academy because they faced social or emotional challenges at their former school,” said Melissa Brown, Connections Academy director of schools.

“I hear from our teachers all the time that they know their students better in the virtual classroom than they ever did in the traditional classroom.”

Heather Franz was one of those parents who decided to transition her son to virtual school after he suffered through years of bullying at his brick-and-mortar school. The switch to a safe learning environment at home and the individual support provided by the teachers helped Franz’s son thrive.

Practice Regulating Emotions In times of fear, stress or frustration, it becomes more difficult to regulate emotions and take a logical approach to the situation at-hand. To prepare your children to deal with these situations, have them practice breathing exercises when they feel anger or stress setting in, and encourage stress-reducing physical activities such as yoga, meditation or working out.

Promote Self-Advocacy Teaching your children strategies to mitigate conflict and to be advocates for their needs and wants can go a long way when facing difficult situations. However, it’s also important to make sure they’re not afraid to seek out help from a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. Encourage them to use direct language and phrases like “I don’t like it when you do that, please stop” when necessary and to recognize stressors – like bullies or social anxiety – and toxic environments. For example, Franz knew it was time to intervene and make a change in her son’s academic environment when he finally told her he needed to talk to someone about his situation. By getting her son treatment for his anxiety and switching schools, she was able to start him on a path toward wellness.

As all children will encounter various levels of adversity during their lives, helping them build resources and relationships can ensure they’re prepared to deal with the experiences that await. Visit ConnectionsAcademy.com to learn more and find a variety of tips and insights for parents about remote learning and building resilience, among many other topics.

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Creating a Safe Zone for Students When Heather Franz noticed her son was starting to shut down, become withdrawn and his grades were slipping, she became concerned. Another parent brought it to her attention that there might be bullying involved and, upon digging deeper, she realized it was to the point of him “being afraid to say anything in class without being torn apart.”

After beginning to have panic attacks at school, Franz’s son was diagnosed by a specialist with anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in the sixth grade. While continuing to get professional help, Franz also opted to put him in a virtual school as crowds in the brick-and-mortar school

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environment exacerbated his anxiety, and he sought more individualized challenges.

Franz noticed a change almost immediately in her “previously shutdown” son after he started his seventh-grade school year at Connections Academy, which created “a safe zone for her son.” Now in eighth grade, his mood has improved and he’s an honor roll student who frequently wants to take part in activities and have friends over to visit. He’s also working to help other kids with similar challenges, even integrating creative ideas, like putting calming rooms in public schools and other public places, into his school projects.

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