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June 26, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 51

Palm Springs Short Film Fest

Susan Carlson, Frank Todaro, Laura Heflin, Aaron Sorotsky, Dian Bethune Coble and Jazmin Almario, Film makers of the, movie , Men of Vision. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Short Film Fest is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

They screened more short films this year than ever before. This festival just keeps growing larger each year and is now considered the most premier Short Film Festival in North America. They took

in over 5500 short films for consideration for the festival.

That was a lot of movies to watch and judge for content and creativity. Over 360 films were shown at the Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs.

Some of the most prominent filmmakers to go on to make full-size films and have garnered Oscar

nominations and wins started with short films. That is what makes this festival so unique as it gives a platform to show their movies. Filmmakers can grow with panels, discussions, and learning from each other. Professional Film Makers gave round table discussions and panels. I talked to many directors,

producers, screenwriters, and even costume designers who traveled from countries near and far just for this short fest. They are looking for recognition for their art and also to be able to learn more.

The opening night short films captured what the rest of the week was like. It encompassed all types of

cinema from severe, comedy, cartoons, and other topics like love, hate, anger, family, LGBTQ, every emotion and circumstance in our everyday world. Movie lovers can sit in a beautiful cool theater for sometimes up to 90 minutes and never know what kind of Continues on Page 2

First home restaurant in the United States gets permit California mother-of-two is the first to be granted a permit to open a home restaurant

By Desert Star Staff Eastvale, California: Meghan McConaghy Chane of Riverside County, California is the first Home Cook to be granted a permit to open a home restaurant in the United States. Chane found her passion for cooking after working full time as a therapist.

She quickly came to love cooking but was unsure how to profit from her passion.

“I was too afraid to work on a food venture before this,” said Chane, “We’d talked about a food truck, catering, or a restaurant.

The fear of the financial, risk,

and the money you need up front, as well as all of the regulation and hoop jumping, felt really overwhelming.”

Chane learned about the opportunity to open a Home Restaurant, when she received support from the food-focused startup, Foodnome. Their platform brings Home Cooks and Diners together and allows them to easily explore diverse cuisines in their local community. Foodnome is also dedicated to helping Home Cooks navigate the legal waters to become permitted.

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Permanent Cosmetic and Microblade Training Now Available

Client Tom Devereaux gets a Radio Frequency Facial from Dermagraphic Technician, Ysela Sinohuiz at the Scar Treatment Recovery Center in Palm Desert

By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT, CA – If you’re struggling to find a job and want an amazing new career, then this exciting and affordable educational program could be just for you.

The Scar Treatment Recovery Center (STRC) announces that new classes are now available for vocational training in permanent makeup, tattoo removal, and other procedures.

These state-of-the-art classes are in the field of Dermagraphic Technician Training, which includes Permanent Cosmetic Application, Dermagraphics, Micro-Pigmentation, Scar and Tattoo Removal, as well

5 Reasons Kids Should Play Outside More

By Desert Star Staff Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids these days are busy bees. And while such activities are enriching and fun, experts say that many kids aren’t spending enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as structured programming: playing outdoors.

“Finding time for the kids to play outside can be such a challenge for parents,” says Keri Wilmot, a pediatric occupational therapist and an expert contributor to TheGeniusofPlay.org. “As a parent I worry about ‘stranger danger’ or whether my kids will be able to navigate social issues on their own.

Without spontaneity, playtime has lost some of it’s fun.”

Outdoor play is necessary for healthy child development, according to The Genius of Play. The initiative, whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of play and help parents make play a critical part of raising their kids, is sharing five benefits of unstructured outdoor playtime: • Physical Development: Research has shown that physically active kids tend to be leaner and healthier, while an inactive childhood can lead to a sedentary (and likely unhealthy) lifestyle in adulthood. Furthermore, physical play builds gross and fine motor skills necessary for success in school and beyond. Hanging

from the monkey bars, for instance, helps kids develop the hand muscles needed to grip a pencil.

• Risk-Taking: Through outdoor play, children are given the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones and try new things. While taking risks won’t always lead to success on the first try, moments like a first bike ride without training wheels, or the first trip down the big slide in the playground, are critical for building the confidence and resilience needed to pursue a future career, start a business, or handle life’s many challenges.

• Social Skills: Childhood games played outdoors can help build social skills and teach kids to follow directions.

From games as simple as tag, to those with more complicated rules, like “Kick the Can,” “Capture the Flag,” and sports like soccer and basketball, communication, teamwork and other important social skills are developed during outdoor play.

• Problem Solving: Children’s imaginations are often stimulated by the world around them. Being outside widens their horizons and can encourage kids to tap into their creativity in order to come up with solutions to challenges, such as learning how to build a sandcastle or figuring out how to climb up a jungle gym.

• Reducing Stress: So much outdoor play involves physical activity, thrilling

moments and a sense of freedom, all of which can boost endorphins, helping to lower stress levels and reduce anxiety and depression.

Interestingly, simply touching dirt when creating mud pies or digging for worms can be beneficial. According to a Bristol University study, certain types of “friendly” bacteria in soil have been found to activate the group of neurons that produce serotonin, which contributes to a feeling of well-being and happiness.

So, don’t be afraid to let your kids get a bit dirty out there!

For play ideas, expert advice and other play resources, visit TheGeniusOfPlay.org.

Playtime is essential for children. To promote health, happiness and confidence, be sure some of it is spent outdoors. StatePoint

fans also got a chance to talk with the filmmakers of films they liked or had questions on.

This is also an awards festival where even students have an opportunity to be recognized with a monetary award. There was a Youth film

day and A Youth jury panel.

Some of the awards were: Best U.S and International short, longest and shortest films, Live action and Documentaries, best intent, comedy, and animated movies. There is also Best of the fest and Audience awards. Films were from over 100 countries, and 700 filmmakers attend hoping to be chosen for an award.

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film will be coming next. Many films have surprise endings.

It shows life at its worst and finest hours. The Title Sponsor was the City of Palm Springs, Presenting sponsors, the

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There are opening and closing night parties and parties in between. The opening night party was held at the Palm Springs Air Museum and the Closing night party was at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel.

The panels etc. were held at the Hilton Hotel Palm Springs.

It was a busy place where filmmakers and movie lovers gathered to discuss so many topics. The parties were a way to meet and greet filmmakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Movie

Aanan Gorel and Michael Amir from the movie Sir Thomas, Maya Louzen-,Abu Eli film and Vitali Agnonov-,Farewell film - all 4 came from Israel for the fest. Photo by Pat Krause

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After a student graduates from this course, they have the credentials and training to earn a living for life.

These new classes will be held in sessions that run eight weeks long, and are followed by 100 hours of in-clinic internship.

Tuition is $6,000 (six thousand dollars), which includes a textbook, and all the equipment.

Inquire and register at the Scar Treatment Recovery Center located at 74-361 Highway 111, Suite 1, in Palm Desert, in the Deep Canyon Square Building or call 760-340-1136.

Ron Major for American Refugee, Eileen Byrne from Touch Me and Brad and Merrily Kester from the film, American Refugee. Photo by Pat Krause

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How Much Money is needed to Retire?

By Janice Gough Most people are unaware of what they will need to retire, but according to a Schwab survey of 1,000, 401(k) plan participants between the ages of 25 and 70, the average amount was $1.7 million; unfortunately, few are likely to attain that goal. Other evaluations in the survey showed that 60% of respondents said their 401(k) plan was their most significant source of retirement savings. Unfortunately, 51% of responders are currently contributing less than 10% of their salary to their 401(k), with the average annual contribution

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totaling $8,788. Only a quarter of those surveyed reported contributing the maximum allowed in their 401(k) plans, which may leave them having to delay retirement. (The current maximum annual contribution for employees is $19,000 for employees under 50 and $25,000 for those 50 and older).

Even though contribution levels are low, close to 90% of these employees, consider a 401(k) account, their most important benefit, …..… almost as necessary as health insurance coverage. These people all had a realistic target for retirement, however without a good plan, many aren’t likely to be on track to get where they want to go.

To change this, we must look at the reasons that people are not saving or not saving enough to ever retire. One of the primary reasons for not saving more is DEBT. After paying off debts owed on Credit Cards, paying monthly bills, or paying money spent for unexpected expenses or for health issues, there is little extra money left to add to retirement savings.

There are also other reasons that employees aren’t saving enough for retirement.

Many, start saving too late in life, which makes it almost impossible to reach $1.7 million in assets. This study found that if employees start saving at age 45, they need to invest

as much as 35% of their salary in reaching their retirement goal, but if they start saving in their 20s, a 10% to 15% salary contribution should suffice.

Early Education about Retirement planning is needed.

We need to begin looking at the Big Picture in our lives and have better solutions. By designing a Lifetime Projected Income and Expense plan, it can enable us to produce a Realistic and attainable retirement outcome.

More than half of those in the survey felt their financial situation would be better by receiving professional advice, and 95% said they would feel more confident in their financial decisions if they worked with an advisor.

Financial planners have tools to help you see the Big picture; showing where you are now, and what your income is projected to be later, in retirement. They can also advise you the Best products to use to meet your goals.

To assist in doing this, there are many terrific financial calculators today. One new calculator provides a complete economic lifetime roadmap. It evaluates which debts are paid off first and how to use debt reduction to help provide extra funds to save for retirement (based on implementing the roadmap’s plan). Their plan is to reduce taxes and interest payments. The average person

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Nothing should be more important to volunteer boards than the trust of their neighbors. However, trust is not automatic and can be easily destroyed.

Making good decisions for the association’s best interests is not enough. Decisions must be made in a manner which is above reproach and displays integrity and openness.

This “baker’s dozen” tips may help to build and preserve the trust of the membership in its association governance.

not trust a board which acts in secret on matters which should be in open session.

spends 40% of lifetime income on Taxes and 35% on interest payments, leaving you with only 23% for Lifestyle. By reducing these percentages of what we pay on Taxes and Interests, and by “freeing up” debt, those dollars can be used to save more Retirement dollars.

It teaches us how to handle money more efficiently. This system is designed to help a person become “debt free,” including their mortgage in 9 years or less, without spending any more than they are paying now. And the retirement savings are received Tax-Free.

This type of plan presents the best of both worlds to be in, during retirement; No

worry about Debt, No worry about taxes, No problem about interest payments.

A Goal without a Plan is just a Wish!

Retirement should be the time in our lives that we do what we want to do without guilt. And by eliminating many of the perils of living, like the debt which we have placed in our lives,….

Life becomes a lot sweeter.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs.

She can be reached for comment or appointments at (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291 or email: Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com.

Transparency – Great for Windows (HOA Boards Too) 3. Board actions taken due to emergencies or other circumstances outside of a board meeting should be disclosed in the next board meeting, and the reasons noted why the matter could not wait for the next meeting.

A ratification motion can then further disclose the action in the minutes.

from the members the real topics to be discussed.

7. Work to increase communication with the membership. Newsletters, web sites, email blasts, and bulletin VENDORS boards are common vehicles 12. Avoid doing business to increase communication. with association members Don’t leave it to the nextdoor. or relatives, unless it is first com gossip chain. disclosed to all members.

8. When a major issue is in play, such as a major reconstruction contract, consider occasional 4. Introduce each agenda informational “town hall” item before discussing it. meetings, in which nothing Attending members do not is decided and the purpose have the board packet, and is to report to members a brief introduction of each and answer questions.

INITIAL ATTITUDE item helps attendees to follow 1. Begin the board term (not join) the discussion.

ASSOCIATION FUNDS with an attitude of service, not 9. Very few questions control. Directors with the right 5. Abstaining on a about the association’s money frame of mind are less likely to vote which uniquely affects are out of bounds. Except take offense when someone one’s building and not for rare instances when questions board decisions. the entire community, or confidentiality is important otherwise concerns a director (such as pending negotiations BOARD MEETINGS individually, is not enough or member arrearage 2. Other than the very step away from the board questions), questions regarding few permissible closed session and join the audience. association money should be items, board discussion answered without hesitation. should be in open session.

COMMUNICATION While it is easier for boards 6. Work with the Chair 10. Any disbursement of to work in closed sessions or manager (or whoever sets funds should be confirmed or “working meetings”, this the agendas) to make sure by two directors minimum, violates the law and destroys the board agendas are truly unless it is large enough the legitimacy of the open informative, and not designed to require board approval board meetings. Members will to be so broad so they obscure under Civil 5502.

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11. Refuse compensation of any kind for board service, and only seek reimbursement of authorized and documented out of pocket expenses.

13. Keep vendor relationships clean. Obtain three bids for all significant contracts. If a bidder asks for an unfair advantage or offers any incentive to a director, drop them from consideration – vendors who will cheat to get the account will also cheat the association.

A policy of openness builds healthy communities and arises from a confident board.

Kelly G. Richardson is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Principal with Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@Richardsonober. com. Past columns – www.

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Sanders slams Trump on Iran: ‘He set fire and then put it out’

By Desert Star Staff Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has taken a swipe at US President Donald Trump, saying he does not deserve credit for preventing a possible war with Iran, because he is the one who has driven the US to its brink.

In a an interview with CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’ host Margaret Brennan, the senator from Vermont could not suppress a smirk when mocking the notion that Trump somehow deserves recognition for defusing tensions with Iran with his last-minute decision to not proceed with an attack on its military sites in retaliation for the downing of a US highaltitude drone earlier that day.

Sanders argued that it was Trump’s fault that the situation has flared up to the point that he had to hit the brakes.

“It’s like somebody setting fire to a basket full of paper and then putting it out. He helped create the crisis, and

then he stopped the attacks.”

Trump on Saturday attempted to clarify his decision to call off the strike, tweeting that he “never called the strike against Iran ‘BACK,’” but “just stopped it from going forward at this time.”

Trump previously said that he decided against the attack some 10 minutes before it could be launched, when American warships and military planes were just waiting for the green light.

Sanders also pulled no punches in responding to Brennan when she suggested that Trump “was just doing a limited strike,” which, according to the US president himself, could have claimed 150 Iranian lives.

“Oh… just a limited strike! Oh, I’m sorry, I just didn’t know that it’s okay to simply attack another country with bombs. That’s a limited strike? That’s an act of warfare,” Sanders said.

The famously anti-war senator lashed out at Trump

further for normalizing the idea that going to war with Iran “is something that might be good for this country.”

Trump has been upping the ante on Iran, having sent a carrier strike group, a battery of Patriot missiles, nuclear bombers and some 2,500 extra troops to the area, while citing a growing “threat” from Tehran. Invoking

the same Iranian menace, Trump sidestepped Congress to clear $8 billion worth of weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE last month.

Apart from flexing its military muscle at Iran’s doorstep, the US has blamed the Islamic Republic for attacking oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, without providing hard proof of its involvement, while

simultaneously squeezing its economy with fresh rounds of punitive economic sanctions, which Tehran labeled an “act of economic terrorism.”

While he has decided not to pound Iran with missiles just now, Trump announced “additional sanctions” against the country that are due to take effect from Monday.

By Desert Star Staff US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing new “strong sanctions” against Iran in response to Tehran’s downing of an American drone last week.

Trump said the latest sanctions would target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday that Khamenei and his associates would be denied

access to financial resources by the new sanctions.

The sanctions, Trump said, represent “a strong and proportionate response to Iran’s increasingly provocative actions. “The US will “continue to increase” pressure on Tehran, he added, saying that the fresh sanctions would have been imposed regardless of the incident with the downed drone.

The new sanctions come a day after the

US claimed it launched massive and successful cyber strikes against Iranian military computer systems, although Tehran claimed Washignton’s efforts failed.

Trump said on Friday that he had called off a military strike on Iran which would have killed 150 people, saying that he does not want war, but promising “obliteration like you’ve never seen before” if the US does decide to attack Iran.

Earlier this month,

the US accused Tehran of being behind attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, but even US allies Germany and Japan have cast doubt on shaky evidence presented by the Pentagon.

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Trump’s executive order will lock up billions of dollars more in Iranian assets.

Mnuchin also promised that Iranian Foreign Secretary Javad Zarif will be hit with sanctions

later in the week, adding that the US has not consulted with its allies on the specifics of the planned measures.

Meanwhile, Iran has said it is prepared to shoot down American drones “again and again” if they violate its airspace. The US has claimed that the surveillance drone was shot down in international airspace, while Iran claims its was destroyed over its own territory.

By Desert Star Staff Former CIA director David Petraeus was considered for secretary of state, but there were “red flags”: he was against “torture” and a “military solution in Syria,” according to leaked vetting documents from Trump’s transition team.

A trove of internal vetting documents, compiled by the Republican National Committee (RNC) at the behest of then-presidentelect Donald Trump’s team, were leaked to Axios, which reported the scoop on Sunday.

While there is nothing unusual in a vetting process during which candidates’ histories are checked for potential problems, the documents give a glimpse into Washington’s “swamp,” and have been picked apart for eye-catching quotes by commentators and Twitter ‘pundits.’ Some were dumbfounded by the RNC choice of that

particular concern.

For instance, four-star general Petraeus, who was mooted for the secretary of state job, had many red flags in the eyes of those who combed through his biography – and one of them was that the former CIA chief was opposed to torture.

Petraeus’ argument that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict was also marked as a possible non-starter in the report, as well as his criticism of Brexit and the hardline approach to Russia.

People who ultimately got the top government jobs also had some interesting red flags on their files, according to Axios.

Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley was flagged for saying that Trump is everything “we teach our kids not to do in kindergarten.”

Mick Mulvaney, now Trump’s acting chief of staff, reportedly

considered the president “is not a very good person.”

Former US secretary of state Rex Tillerson, who Trump fired in March last year, received a black mark from the RNC vetting team for having a history of doing business with Russia, supposedly as the head of ExxonMobil.

“Tillerson’s Russia ties go deep,” his form stated.

Former EPA head Scott Pruitt caused concern over “allegations of coziness with big energy companies.”

Most of the information in the leaked documents was compiled from news reports. Many noted that the leaked documents show what everyone knows: that Washington politics remain a swamp, despite Trump’s promises to drain it.

Addressing the leak, the White House hailed Trump’s ability to pick the right people, calling his administration “an incredible team” of

professionals. White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley also lashed out at the source of the leak, labeling it “cowardly,” suggesting that those behind it were “disgruntled, establishment, DC swamp creatures.”

Despite her sharp criticism of then-US-president-elect Donald Trump, it appears that current Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard, a US army veteran, was deemed suitable by Team Trump to head the Department of Veteran Affairs. Gabbard’s file

is relatively thin. It suggests grilling the Hawaii Democrat on her support for Bernie Sanders and a controversy over her skipping a Veteran Affairs hearing to go “extreme surfing” back in 2014 instead.

It was reported at the time that Gabbard met with the president-elect and his transition team officials in Trump Tower, and was considered for jobs at the Defense Department, State Department and the United Nations.

Trump announces sanctions targeting Iranian supreme leader

Leaked docs of Trump transition team show ‘opposition to torture’ is ‘red flag’

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4 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat

By Desert Star Staff If you love summer and sunshine, you may be looking for ways to beat the heat that don’t necessarily

involve escaping indoors to air conditioning.

Here are four ways to make the most of the summer season while staying

cool and comfortable.

1. Homemade popsicles. Get the entire family involved in making homemade popsicles -- a

sweet treat that can be much healthier than the storebought variety, depending on what ingredients you include. Consider pineapple chunks, coconut shavings, berries, lime juice, kiwi, yogurt and other fresh flavors for a delicious, nutrientpacked way to cool down on hot summer nights.

2. Get on the water.

Keep cool with outdoor water activities. Whether you’re doing something active like kayaking and swimming or just lazing on the river for a day of tubing, be sure you have the right tools onhand, like the WSD-F30 Pro Trek Smart Outdoor Watch, which is water-resistant up to 50 meters and includes apps for activities like swimming and surfing.

3. Stay hydrated. A

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accomplishment. “We are proud to support Meghan through her journey, and we are eager to open doors to other potential Home Cooks,” said Prabhu. “We believe Home Restaurants will have a large impact on our economy by empowering everyday people to make additional income through their passion.”

Chane’s opportunity to open a Home Restaurant is unique as California is the only

state in the country that has legalized Home Restaurants with the passing of bill AB 626 earlier this year.

“We were thrilled when AB 626 went into effect at the state level earlier this year,” said Prabhu. “There is, however, still a lot of work to be done. Each county’s board of supervisors must opt-in to the bill before Home Cooks can benefit from it, that is why we provide key resources to

Home Restaurant advocates.”

If you are a California resident and you want to support Home Restaurants, visit: https://foodnome.com/ ab-626 to send your local county’s board of supervisors a pre-written email to opt-in to the Homemade Food Operations Act. If you would like to dine at a Home Restaurant or learn more about opening a Home Restaurant, go

hydrated body is like a welloiled machine. Indeed, staying hydrated helps keep your core body temperature in check. Be sure to drink plenty of water, particularly on the hottest days. At mealtime, select items like gazpacho or smoothies and opt for snacks that have a high-water content, like watermelon, cucumbers and apples.

4. Dress right. The fabrics and colors of your summer wardrobe can make a big difference in the way you feel. Stick to light, loose garments or tech fabrics specifically designed to wick moisture. Some clothing even now comes with SPF for extra sun protection, which could be important if you exercise outdoors or are otherwise spending lots of time in direct sunlight. StatePoint

to Foodnome.com.

About Foodnome: Foodnome is an innovative platform that brings people together and connects communities through authentic, healthy, home-cooked food, and culture. They make it easy for passionate Home Cooks to launch their Home Restaurants and gather hungry Diners in their neighborhood. To learn more about Foodnome, visit https://foodnome.com.

First home restaurant in the United States gets permit “Foodnome really helped me achieve my dream of starting a food business,” said Chane. “They provided a ton of support, guidance, and lots of useful information.

I’m happy to be a part of their community so I can help bring my neighborhood together.”

Akshay Prabhu, the founder of Foodnome, is excited for Chane and her

Detroit artist nabbed for city-commissioned mural alleges racism

By Desert Star Staff A Detroit artist is accusing police of racial profiling after he was arrested while painting a mural as part of a city-championed ‘beatifying’ project. Officers called for massive back-up after he could not produce papers.

Tashif Turner, better known in the Detroit art scene by his pseudonym Sheefy McFly, was rounded up by police for damaging public property as he spraypainted a wall under the city viaduct on Wednesday.

A Detroit artist is accusing police of racial profiling after he was arrested while painting a mural as part of a city-championed ‘beatifying’ project. Officers called for massive back-up after he could not produce papers.

Tashif Turner, better known in the Detroit art scene by his pseudonym Sheefy McFly, was rounded up by police for damaging public property as he spraypainted a wall under the city viaduct on Wednesday.

The artist said that he was glad he retained his cool while in police custody because he was afraid www.desertstarweekly.com

of being shot by police if the situation escalated.

“I felt that pressure of becoming Trayvon Martin.

They put me in jail to bully me. They would’ve beat me or even shot me if they had a opportunity,” he added.

The incident has seen an outpouring of support for the artist, earning him features in several local media.

McFly denied his outrage was a PR stunt, dismissing criticism that the situation might have been avoided if he had a permit on him.

He said that he was deeply traumatized by the incident and was still unsure if he would finish the work.

“I may go back next week, but I need some days to collect myself and figure out how I can be safe. I feel racially profiled and bullied,” he told the Free Press.

Lance, meanwhile, defended the conduct of police. “The bottom line is he had a permit, but he wasn’t able to produce it.

His actions resulted in what occurred next,” she said.

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3 Ways to Make the Most of Summer Produce

Always clean fruits and vegetables to remove pesticides, wax and soil.

By Desert Star Staff Summer can be all too fleeting, but one of the best ways to ensure you make the most of the season is by enjoying the generous harvest of fruits and vegetables it brings.

Here are three simple ways to make the most of summer produce: Get Produce at Its Peak: Produce tastes best when enjoyed during its peak season. Before shopping,

check produce guides to see what’s at its peak near you.

A few easy ways to be sure you’re getting the cream of the crop are to join a CommunitySupported Agriculture (CSA) group, visit a farmer’s market and to simply look for the local label at your supermarket. In a culinary rut? Because CSA members don’t always have the option of selecting the exact items they receive, a subscription is a particularly good idea for those with

By Desert Star Staff CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A nature group in North Carolina is leading hikes and other outdoor activities this summer for people of color.

Ali Steele, along with a few friends, started Issa Vibe Adventures a few years ago, when they realized there weren’t many outdoor groups for people of color. Steele says, despite wanting to experience nature, people of color may not have the opportunity to explore North Carolina’s pristine mountains, hiking trails and waterways in a welcoming space.

“I believe there are a lot of great opportunities in North Carolina,” says Steele.

“When it comes to POC – People of Color – we lack the knowledge of what’s available to us, because we feel like it’s a stereotype that we’re not

supposed to be there, or we’re not supposed to be involved.”

A 2016 poll by New America Media and the Next 100 Coalition surveyed 900 African-American, Latino and Asian Pacific-American voters, and found 57% said they had visited national public lands.

Respondents also said a major barrier is lack of knowledge – not knowing where state or national parks are, how to access them, or cost.

Steele says first-time participants often come away with the profound experience of connecting with nature.

“I always like the ‘wow factor’ from people,” says Steele. “They just are amazed by the views; they’re amazed by the access to come and participate in something like that for free; they are just amazed that they haven’t

adventurous spirits looking to expand their horizons.

Be Safe: In your efforts to feed your family nutritious produce this summer, be mindful that many fruits and vegetables contain contaminants like pesticides, wax and soil on their outer layer. While independent studies show that washing produce with water or bleach solution still leaves behind large traces of pesticides, there is now a better way

to protect your family.

With just a spray and rinse, Arm & Hammer’s Fruit & Vegetable Wash safely eliminates more than 90 percent of residue from the commonly used pesticide thiabendazole, when used as directed -- four times better than water alone.

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Use it Up: Don’t let any produce go to waste.

Here are five fun uses for fruit and vegetables: • Fruit popsicles: Chop fruit into small chunks and mix with juice and even a bit of honey. Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze. You’ll have a delicious, healthful snack for later.

• Fruit or veggie kebabs: The grill is not just for burgers and dogs. Make veggie skewers using mushrooms,

zucchini, green peppers and onions. For a light dessert, grill pears and peaches to be eaten on their own or topped with a bit of ice cream.

• Pesto: Go beyond the classic basil recipe to get creative with your pesto sauces. From cilantro to spinach to mint, many of summer’s richest green herbs and vegetables make great stand-ins.

• Cold soups: The weather may be hot, but that doesn’t mean you need to put soup on the back burner -- or any burner at all. From gazpacho to borscht served chilled, you can cool down with soup this summer.

• Preserves: Certain fruits -- such as strawberries -- can technically be found any time of year, but are absolutely unparalleled in summer.

Capture that magic for the months ahead by turning your favorite fruits into jams.

With a bit of planning, you can thoroughly enjoy the vast array of fruits and vegetables harvested during the summer months. StatePoint

Nature Group Provides Outdoor Opportunities for People of Color

One group in North Carolina is focused on inclusion and diversity in hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. (Nina Rodriguez/Issa Vibe Adventures) been participating and taking advantage the whole time.”

North Carolina is home to more than 40 state parks, 10 national parks and several

national forests. According to the 2016 poll, four out of every five voters of color support the creation of new parks and monuments.

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physical, emotional or educational neglect.

Mercy Health, local police departments and other community partners are passing out informational pamphlets to families.

Seed maintains their efforts contributed to a drop in abuse cases.

“We also did a lot of work as well when we were intervening in families with mothers to say, ‘Be cautious who you are bringing into your home because you’re putting

everyone at risk, possibly, in that situation,’” she states.

Seed says men should know that when they enter a relationship with a woman who already has children, it’s a package deal. She says a gentle response in frustrating situations teaches a child that violence is not the answer.

“When you are tough and big, a backhand or shaking a child to say, ‘Stop crying!’ can actually provide a lethal injury,” she points out. “The strength that you have can be shown in your character and in your response that you have to a child.”

“It Takes a Strong Man to Be a Gentle Man”

By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio – It takes a strong man to be a gentle man – that’s the message an Ohio community is spreading in hopes of protecting little ones from harm.

After three local children died in separate incidents of abuse at the hands of a mother’s boyfriend, Lucas County Children Services took action to confront the problem head-on.

The agency launched a campaign to educate

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men who live with a girlfriend and her children about proper parenting.

Director of Social Services Donna Seed says Children Services passed around literature that feature key facts about the safe care of a child.

“Kids cry for no reason,” she points out.

“Kids are messy. They have accidents. They do things they shouldn’t do.

“So take a deep breath before you react. Young lives depend on you. You are the

caregiver, and a split second is all it takes to cause a tragedy.”

It also includes information on area fatherhood initiatives, parent and child home interactive therapies, and home visitation programs.

According to federal research, children living with their mother and her boyfriend are 11 times more likely to experience abuse than children living with their married biological parents.

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inding new clothes and gathering pens, pencils, notebooks and other supplies are always part of the back-to-school fun, but there are other needs and wants to consider when another school year rolls around.

This year, make sure you send your student to the classroom with everything he or she requires for a successful transition at any age. From providing cleaner water and better at-home or dorm room organization to nutritious snacks and the latest tech, consider these all-important ideas for enhancing the schooltime experience.

Find more tips for a smoother, simpler back-to-school season at eLivingtoday.com.

Drink Smarter

Ensure your kids drink smarter this school year by providing cleaner, healthier, great-tasting water from an option like the PUR Advanced Faucet Filtration System. It’s certified to reduce more than 70 contaminants, including 99 percent of lead – more than any other brand, according to NSF. Filling up a reusable water bottle with filtered water is also an economical, environmentally friendly way to help your kids stay hydrated all day long. Learn more at PUR.com.

Seating and Storage

During school season, odds and ends can tend to clutter living spaces. Clean up your child’s shoes, toys, books, school supplies and more with an option like ClosetMaid’s Cubeicals 3-Cube Bench, perfect for adding extra storage for home organization, especially in areas like entryways, playrooms and bedrooms. With a multi-functional storage space featuring three cubbies, the bench is available in multiple colors and can act as both a seating area and organizer. Find more information at ClosetMaid.com.

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A Desirable Lunchtime Dip

Packing an everyday lunch is part of the back-to-school routine, and you can make it a fun and flavorful one for your little learner with options like Sabra Hummus Singles, a plant-based snack perfect for kids. Ideal for pairing with lunchbox classics like carrots, cucumbers, tortilla chips or pretzels, they’re available in Classic and Roasted Red Pepper flavors to make lunchtime a cinch or simplify after-school snacking. Find more lunchbox inspiration at sabra.com.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

A revelatory idea, dream or vision, held long in your heart and mind, perhaps years, is emerging more and more into form and matter, about to manifest. The next seven years, which seems a long time but is only a blink in the eye of God/Buddha, will forth what you’ve longed for, hoped would occur, envisioned.

It emerges due to your persistence, belief, faith and love. Be sure all of it is shared.

TAURUS You never lose sight of your vision or of tasks you are to perform. No matter what occurs - surprising events, losses, people, ideas and hopes falling away, you know that “love underlies all happenings of the times.”This love isn’t from a person but from greater realities guiding and directing our lives. You are to focus now only on what’s in front of you. Also, choices (and events) made during this time may reverse.

Mercury retro is soon.

GEMINI Your thoughts, ideas and communications return somewhat though not fully.

This last month just about everything mental deserted your ability to understand and be understood. Mercury is retro soon remaining behind the scenes. Misinterpretations slowly may turn around and long-lost friends may call (again). Actions for the next

JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

month remain obscure in order that you plan and choose to externalize all actions. Notice you keep a lot to yourself.

CANCER You think about, ponder upon and consider goals for the coming months. They are bound up with expectations you have about life and your ideals. Up to this point the goals and expectations of the past have served you.

However, life has changed so radically that newer and freer points of view are forming. This is also due to influences of friends, colleagues, family, community and nature all around.

LEO Bringing forth your creativity is most important now. What you create constitutes your real professional life. They are closest to your heart, they define the qualities and gifts that best assist others and Earth’s kingdoms, and if you continue, your creativity (and you) will improve more and more. What studies have you put off that you know must be initiated soon?

Greater mastery is yours should you pursue them.

VIRGO You are thinking deeply so you can have better perspective.

Mortality (the idea of death, what death means, the reality of life after death) is something you will think about in the coming months. This

is a healthy response to the changes occurring on our planet at this time. There is an underground river of communication occurring between you and others. It’s not verbal or externalized.

Fill that river with love.

appear in your life in their own time and place. Be aware of this. However, don’t expect anything specific. That’s a paradox, but it’s true and real and practical. Listen to all communications, from yourself and others, assessing carefully.

Messages could wound, uplift, LIBRA destroy, deny or be a refuge (sangha). This latter is greatly This is a special time of needed by everyone at this communication for you wherein time. Which will (can) you you can begin to explain to choose? Which do you need? intimates (family, friends, etc.)

CAPRICORN: In your daily choices you have made and (successful, ambitious) life, what has concerned you you might find yourself in two deeply. Do not go into anything places at once. Your mind new without consulting is here and your body over loved ones. It’s best to have there somewhere. This is another’s input providing the Gemini experience in the perspective. This helps you daily life of everyone. You will clarify, choose, and accomplish attempt to bring a synthesis more than you would alone. to this duality. Amidst the Discuss everything. You need constant changing events, love and care. This comes CAPRICORN from open communication.

SCORPIO

amidst the vicissitudes and instability of our present times, Most of us think we have you will find poise, balance free will. We do, to an extent. and harmony. This is the Soul.

We can choose what we do Call upon it each moment. each day, somewhat. We AQUARIUS: It’s best to be can choose how we behave, among the young and playful, sometimes. We can think the innocent and childlike, about who we want to live with the romantic and creative. and where we live, sometimes. Then you will become all of But really there’s a greater these, too, and discover new reality over lighting us. It’s best outlets of art and creativity to be more fluid, to know we and interests. You’ll see things have very little free choice, and in a newer, more golden light to discover what that greater and your imagination will flow reality is that hovers, surrounds outward making your entire and penetrates our little lives. life a place of happiness and Make its acquaintance.

SAGITTARIUS Great opportunities seem to

this time, just be the artist and futurist you’re called to be.

PISCES Know that everyone and everything in your environments supports you.

Show that you trust them and give them gratitude for being in your life at this very moment and all the moments to come.

Something’s coming to an end. A new life will be built from the ashes of the old – a new community that creates the foundation for newer and greater achievements. Bid the old farewell. It served its purposes well. Now you have new promises to keep.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology.

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

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joy. Often you’re toiling among domestic and home needs. At

Is Your Data Safe? New Trends to Watch Out For

By Desert Star Staff Keeping data secure is becoming more challenging, as the methods employed by cybercriminals grow more sophisticated every year.

Globally, cyberattacks were up in 2018 over the previous year, according to a new report from SonicWall, which offers breach detection and prevention solutions

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to small- and medium-size businesses, enterprises and government agencies.

The company logged 10.52 billion malware attacks in 2018, the most ever on record, representing a 22 percent increase over the previous year.

“Those who want to protect their data and that of the people they do business

Office files to spread malware.

In 2018, SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection, a multi-engine, cloud-based sandbox service, found malware hidden in 47,073 PDFs and 50,817 Office files.

What’s more is that criminals are using non-standard ports for attacks at a growing rate. Based on a sampling of more than 700 million malware attacks, SonicWall found that 19.2 percent came across non-standard ports in 2018, an 8.7 percent year-over-year increase.

Have you outfitted your home with smart tech? Keep in mind that the Internet of Things (IoT) is also growing with, should be aware of more vulnerable. SonicWall cybercrime trends and seek out smart solutions that evolve recorded 32.7 million IoT attacks in 2018, a 217.5 as new threats emerge,” percent increase over the says Bill Conner, president 10.3 million IoT attacks the and CEO of SonicWall.

The report highlights some company logged in 2017.

And while there is growth recent trends that individuals, in the use of encrypted businesses and organizations traffic, suggesting that should keep in mind. organizations and businesses One is that criminals are are taking security seriously, it increasingly using PDF and June 26, 2019

coincides with more attacks being cloaked by TLS/SSL encryption. Indeed, more than 2.8 million attacks were encrypted in 2018, a 27 percent increase over 2017.

But there’s some good news as well. In 2018, cryptojacking vanished nearly as fast is it appeared. The volume peaked in September with 13.1 million recorded attacks, but has been on a steady decline since.

The report suggests that worldwide phishing attacks are also in decline. In 2018, SonicWall recorded 26 million phishing attacks worldwide, a 4.1 percent drop from 2017. The average SonicWall customer faced 5,488 phishing attacks in 2018.

To see the full report and to access other resources, visit www.sonicwall.com.

“Staying connected and doing business without fear is possible. Fortunately, as cybercrime ramps up, security measures are keeping apace,” says Conner. StatePoint www.desertstarweekly.com

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“Anne” – A Re-Imagined Concept on the Iconic “The Diary of Anne Frank”

Timothy P. Brown (The Publisher) and Ava Lalezarzadeh (Anne Frank) who, in this version, lives to tell the tale. Photo: Michael Lamont What can you say about Anne Frank, one of the most famous people of the last century, that hasn’t already been said? Her diary, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” contains the ruminations of a young German Jewish girl who went into hiding in Amsterdam in 1944 with her family and friends desperate to escape the Nazi slaughter of Jews. Living in cramped quarters for two years, this energetic young lady kept her sanity by writing to “Dear Kitty” in her diary every day, recording her hopes, fears, dreams, philosophy, and even her optimistic outlook, as well notes on the dawning of her sexual awakening. As recorded history has shown us, the Nazis eventually found the hiding place and everyone was arrested and carted off to concentration camps where Anne and her sister Margo died of typhus in the Bergen-Belsen camp just several weeks before the Allies liberated the camps.

Her father Otto Frank, the only surviving member of the family, posthumously published his daughter’s incisive wit, witticisms, and observations contained in her diary in 1947.

First printed in Dutch, and subsequently translated into 67 languages, this slim book has sold over 31 million copies.

A play, based on Anne’s diary, made its Broadway debut in October 1955 and ran for 717 performances, winning a Pulitzer Prize.

Subsequently, it was made into a film directed by George Stevens, winning three Academy Awards, including the Best Supporting Actress nod going to Shelley Winters, who donated her Oscar to the Anne Frank Museum. The film is listed as eighteenth in AFI’s Top100 of the most inspiring American films.

So, I’ll pose that question again: What can you say about Anne Frank that hasn’t already

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been said? In an attempt to alter the famous narrative, “Anne,” currently on stage at the Museum of Tolerance’s Pelz Theatre, is a fantasized interpretation written by Jessica Durlacher and Leon de Winter, based on Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl adapted by Nick Blaemire. Directed by Eve Brandstein, in this version, Anne (Ava Lalezarzadeh) survives the concentration camp and is now a young lady in her twenties determined to get her story published. She meets with a publisher (Timothy P. Brown) who is interested in her experience. With the ensuing action sticking very closely to the original text as penned by Anne, he silently observes the events unfolding on stage replicating the life and times as experienced by the people co-existing in that infamous hiding place.

The ensemble does a credible acting job in bringing

L-R: FAMAndrea Gwynnel, (Edith Frank,) Marnina Schon (Margot Frank), Ava Lalezarzadeh (Anne Frank,) Kevin Matsumoto (Peter van Pels,) Mary Gordon Murray (Auguste van Pels,) Aylam Orian (Hermann van Pels,) and Rob Brownstein (Otto Frank.) Photo: Michael Lamont

these characters to life.

The cast consists of Rob Brownstein as Anne’s dad Otto, Andrea Gwynnel as Edith Frank, Marnina Schon as Margot Frank, Aylam Orian as Hermann van Pels, and Mary Gordon Murray as Mrs. van Pels and Miep, the good Samaritan who provides the group with food and hope. Tony DeCarlo also plays multiple roles, with Kevin Matsumoto playing Peter van Pels, the young boy with whom Anne falls in love. Technically, given the limited space and production budget, Desma does an excellent job with her set design depicting the Frank family home in Amsterdam and the Annex hiding place where the inhabitants try to live some semblance of a normal life.

Other production values consist of Lighting Design by Ian James, Derek Christiansen’s Projection & Sound Design, and Florence Kemper

Bunzel’s Costume Design.

This June, Anne Frank would have celebrated her 90th birthday. Just think what the world would have benefitted from her talent had she survived. Just remember also about what 6,000,000 murdered Jews could have contributed to humanity. With the world Jewish population at around 13.3 million, almost close to half-life is divided between America and Israel, which has become a world leader in such fields as science, technology, medicine, chemistry, physics, agriculture, and water conservation.* Today, the mighty “Never Again” battle cry has tiny cracks in it given the escalation of antiSemitic acts being committed around the world and at home, sprouting from the explosive, divisive political climate permeating our country. We need not look any further than “The Diary of Anne Frank” to

be reminded of the potentially catastrophic consequences of singling out a group of people and making them “the enemy of the people.” *Israel’s top 45 greatest inventions of all time | ISRAEL21c New Israeli Cancer Vaccine Triggers Response In 90% Of Cancer.

“ANNE” Pelz Theatre Simon Wiesenthal Center 9786 West Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035 Sundays: 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm Mondays: 8:00 pm Closing: Monday, July 22, 2019iesenthal Plaza General Admission: $40 Seniors: $25, Students: $20 Family Pack: $100 (two adults and up to three children) 310.772.2505 or museumoftolerance.com

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Entertaining Camp Comedy Musical “Ruthless”

Jaci Davis, Robbie Wayne, Dana Adkins, Lizzie Schmelling, Christine Tringali Nunes, Leanna Rodgers. Photo by Mike Thomas

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Desert Rose playhouse of Rancho Mirage premieres a glitzy, glamourous, hilarious musical comedy production of the campy homage to Hollywood’s tortured, driven, divas of celluloid and of Broadway who would do “anything” to get that perfect starring movie or Broadway role.

“Ruthless”, written some 25 years ago by librettist and lyricist Joel Paley, with music by Marvin Laird, has been produced around the globe. Now the comedy romp has arrived in the Coachella Valley at Desert Rose Playhouse, directed by long time actor/director Loren Freeman.

Freeman starred in the 1993 Los Angeles production as Sylvia St. Croix that ran for nine

months. His role is now being played by current Desert Rose Artistic Director Robbie Wayne.

In musical comedy, the plots are thinly drawn, but energetically performed.

The more over-the-top the performances are for farces and spoofs the more audiences enjoy the show. “Ruthless” is blessed with a cast of experienced farceurs and comedy actors who can sing, and singers who act and dance. What more does one need from a musical comedy in order to enjoy a hilarious evening in the theatre?

“Ruthless”, is a story that chronicles eight-year old, gifted child actress Tina Denmark’s (Elizabeth Schmelling) rise in the world of show business.

How Tina achieves her goal of stardom has echoes of the plays and movies of “The

Jaci Davis, Christine Tringali Nunes, Lizzie Schmelling & Robbie Wayne. Photo by Mike Thomas

Bad Seed”, “Kind Hearts and Coronets”, and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”, that serve as clues along Tina’s road to her goal of stardom at any cost. Ms. Schmelling is a mesmerizing, formidable and skillful performer with great comedy timing, as are all of her co-stars.

Robbie Wayne stars as uber-agent Sylvia St. Croix who guides the career of young Tina, is hiding something.

Shakespeare also made a career of hiding information and look how he turned out.

Christine Tringall Nunes, cleverly and neatly plays Tina’s Stepford Wives-liked mother, who also harbors secrets and desires (in comedy, secrets are a must to keep until the eleven o’clock number).

Miss Thorn, (a wonderful Dana Adkins) who runs the

acting academy attended

by Tina, displays Adkins’ terrific comedy acting chops that we have missed in the desert theatre scene over the last several years.

Jaci Davis as Lita Encore, brings her outstanding Ethel Merman voice impression as Mama Rose from “Gypsy” (at the Palm Canyon Theatre, with her co-star Elizabeth Schmelling, as Gypsy Rose Lee) is a joy to watch.

Leanna Rodgers as Louise/ Eve, brings her energy and passion to both roles with outstanding timing. I mention the timing gifts of this solid ensemble because timing can’t be taught. Either one has it or one doesn’t. And his cast definitely has it! But no spoiler alerts from me. Audiences will just have to come and see this fun show for themselves.

In the technical and creative department led by director Freeman, “Ruthless” features a colorful, functional set design by Bruce Weber, who also designed the gorgeous costumes with assistants Rusty Waters and Ruth Braun.

Lighting Designer Phil Murphy once again cleverly gives the performers lighting that shows them at their best. Sound Designer Adrian Niculescu, provides the sound that Board operator Miguel Gomez executes. Please Note: there are multiple gunshots fired a various points during the production. Steven Smith is the Musical Director.

“Ruthless”, is fun-filled musical production that performs at the Desert Rose Playhouse in Rancho Mirage through July 14th. It’s a must see production!

5 Delicious Low-Carb Recipes Perfect for a Cookout

By Desert Star Staff Food on the grill, carb-loaded side dishes and high-sugar desserts are at the center of most seasonal cookouts. But this doesn’t mean you need to avoid those countless neighborhood barbecues to ensure you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.

Courtney McCormick, manager of Clinical Research & Nutrition for South Beach Diet, recommends these five lower-carb recipes that are great to bring along to any cookout.

• Shredded Chicken Chili: Just toss some chicken, beans, tomatoes and a combination of chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano in your slow cooker and let that magic machine do all the work. Six hours later, you’ll have perfectly cooked chicken and plenty of flavorful fixings for fewer calories than a chicken prepared in a sugary or cheesy sauce.

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Sandwiches: Mix lemon juice, avocado, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl and add canned tuna fish.

Scoop onto a slice of whole grain bread with arugula, sliced cucumbers and red onions and you’ve got yourself a delicious sandwich to eat in place of that hamburger.

• Skinny Shrimp Fajitas: You won’t miss the tortilla with this recipe! Combine shrimp, onion, bell pepper, olive oil and dry fajita spices such as chili powder, garlic, onion, cumin and paprika in a large bowl. Pour into a veggie basket or place on skewers and let the grill do the work for you.

• Pesto Cilantro Dip: Bake walnuts at 275 degrees until golden brown, then chop cilantro, garlic, and walnuts in a food processor for about 25 seconds. With the machine running, pour olive oil in a steady stream.

Add sour cream, lemon juice and salt. Pulse a few times to combine and you’re done!

Serve with fresh veggies.

“This recipe is quick and

simple,” says McCormick. “It contains minimal ingredients and it is packed with healthy fats. Plus, it keeps five days in the refrigerator and freezes for up to a month.”

• South Beach Coleslaw: Coleslaw is a BBQ staple and this recipe for a lighter version of it is easy as 1-2-3!

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mustard, vinegar, celery seed and a sugar substitute.

Add cabbage and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For more details on these recipes and other great tips and tricks to lose weight and live healthier, visit South Beach Diet’s website The Palm at palm.southbeachdiet.com/

cookout-low-carb-recipes.

Remember, cookouts don’t need to wreak havoc on your healthy diet. By making some simple swaps and choosing healthier options, you’ll stay on track while still enjoying time outdoors with family and friends. StatePoint

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Doctors’ Orders: Kids Need a Dose of Daily Playtime

By Desert Star Staff At your child’s next checkup, don’t be surprised if your pediatrician recommends a healthy dose of play.

Beyond the typical preventive care strategies for healthy child development, more pediatricians are recognizing play’s multifaceted benefits.

Play is fundamentally important for developing 21st century skills, including social, emotional, language and cognitive skills, according to a recent clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which recommends play for children to buffer toxic stress, build parental relationships and improve executive functioning.

For these reasons, The Genius of Play is on a mission to enable parents to use the power of play to help raise a happier, healthier, and more productive next generation. To help ensure your kids get their daily dose of play, they are offering these fun ideas you can do together as a family.

• Take me – “in” – to the ball game: With the long tube from a roll of wrapping paper as a bat and a balloon as a ball, you can safely play “baseball” indoors. Simply designate four pieces of furniture or other markers as bases and you’re ready to go. A great game for kids 4 years and up, it’s also a useful way to build cognitive skills, improve hand-eye coordination and, most importantly, have fun indoors.

Is the sun shining? Take the fun to the backyard, with a real T-ball or softball set and use trees, bird houses and other markers as bases.

• Worlds of imagination: Kids are not yet able to express their emotions as adults would. But when they create imaginary scenarios during play, they can act out their current emotional states, which in turn helps them learn to express and regulate their feelings. Through the use of toys such as dolls, action figures and playsets, children are able to express emotions like fear, frustration, anger or aggression, in situations they control, as well as build empathy and understanding.

• It’s no cake walk: Get some exercise while building social skills. Show children how to walk like crabs: hands and feet on the floor, stomach facing up. See if they can balance something on their stomachs, such as a bag of beans, while they move. To make it competitive, have everyone race to a marked finish line. Or, organize a relay race to encourage teamwork and cooperation.

• Puzzle it out: Brainteasers, puzzles and strategybased games are not just good old-fashioned fun, they strengthen critical thinking skills by facilitating a child’s

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ability to strategize and focus. From jigsaw puzzles to fast-paced board games with buzzers and egg timers, such types of play sharpen children’s planning skills and lengthen their attention spans.

And, when children are faced with a problem during play, the situation can test their reasoning and judgment -and ability to find a solution.

For more play ideas as well as information about the benefits of play, visit TheGeniusofPlay.org.

Make life more fun by creating time for play every day and encouraging more of it. Your kids will be happier and healthier if they get their daily dose of play alongside other activities! StatePoint

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Legends Take Center Stage Via New Releases

Rock music is alive and well. Look no further than a handful of inspired and notable new titles that should be a part of any discerning fan’s music library.

Artist: The Rolling Stones Title: Bridges To Bremen (Eagle Vision) You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones Tell me more: With the Rolling Stones having just embarked on their highlyanticipated “No Filter Tour” (which arrives in Southern California in late August), fans might want to catch up on the British band’s legacy and unequaled discography via the newly-released “Bridges to Bremen.” Available on digital, DVD + 2CD, Blu-ray + 2CD, triple vinyl and digital audio, the multi-format release chronicles the band’s Sept. 2, 1998 performance in Bremen, Germany. Performing before a relatively-intimate crowd of 40,000 fans, the Stones’ 155-minute concert was filled with favorites and rarities all offered up with persuasion and firepower. Dipping back to their early ‘60s to get the concert started, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Let’s Spend The Night Together” provide a one-two punch.

“Gimme Shelter” features some of Mick Jagger’s strongest vocals of the set, and that turn is enhanced by Lisa Fisher’s high-reaching vocals. Standouts keep comin.

A rocking “Paint It Black,” freewheeling “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It),” heady “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and celebrative “Brown Sugar” are among the cuts that help make this title something special. As if that wasn’t enough, there are four bonus performances from a concert in Chicago as part of that same tour – great versions of “Rock and a Hard Place,” “Under My Thumb,” “All About You” and “Let It Bleed.”

Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: The Alarm Title: Sigma (Twenty First Century Recording Company) You might like if you enjoy: The Alarm, U2, Simple Minds Tell me more: Singersongwriter/guitarist Mike Peter has returned with yet www.desertstarweekly.com

another fantastic album. The Alarm’s stellar “Sigma” (set for release on June 28) bristles, soars and flat out rocks with a collection of heartfelt and infectious originals that equal the band’s best efforts from the ‘80s and ‘90s. “Blood Red Viral Black” finds the Alarm joined by legendary Cult lead guitarist Billy Duffy for a fiery opening. The U2-flavored “Brighter Than The Sun” finds Peter’s incredible voice offering up the probing verses in a low baritone; the dramatic choruses are marked by his voice lifting to the heavens with power and fervency. The mid tempo and introspective “Time” is one of the album’s standouts with Peters powerfully noting our time here is short and it’s best to make each moment count. Original Alarm lead guitarist Dave Sharp returns for a earnest plea for world peace via the luxurious “Equals.” The album closes out with a reprise of the gorgeous “Two Rivers,” the track that launched 2018’s fantastic “Equals” (which was the Alarm’s first new album in eight years). If you have lost touch with the Alarm or simply need an introduction to the troupe, listen to both “Sigma” and “Equals,” and make plans to catch the band when they tour the U.S. this summer.

Information: TheAlarm.com.

Swing” that propel this terrific LP from start to finish. Catch Collective Soul on their U.S. tour this summer. Information: CollectiveSoul.com.

through in all of the tracks on this special set; there are wellknown classics (“I Just Want To Make Love To You” featuring harmonica virtuoso Kim Wilson, the B.B. King signature track “The Thrill Is Gone” bolstered

by Sonny Landreth’s slide guitar) and under-the-radar nuggets (the sassy “She Caught the Katy,” the Chicago blues-styled “Going Down Slow” featuring Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse, and winning talk box-adorned “I’m a King Bee”). It’s no wonder that “All Blues” debuted atop Billboard’s Top Blues Albums Chart earlier this month.

Information: Frampton.com.

Primrose and bassist Dougie Payne took to the so-called Other Stage at the Glastonbury festival in June 1999, they were relatively unknown and their career-defining album Artist: Peter Frampton Band “The Man Who” had only been Title: All Blues (UMe) available in music stores for You might like if you a month. The weather at the enjoy: Humble Pie, Kim festival had been glorious, but Wilson, Peter Frampton that all changed When Travis Tell me more: When it launched into their original was revealed earlier this year song “Why Does It Always Rain that Peter Frampton had been on Me?” – the skies opened diagnosed with Inclusion up and the thrilled crowd was Body Myositis (a progressive doused. Travis’ legendary autoimmune disease 16-song performance at that is marked by muscle Glastonbury has been released inflammation, weakness and and it’s a journey back in time atrophy), the music community more than worth the wait. was unified in its concern about The band’s performance was one of rock’s most beloved Artist: Travis powerful, with melodic and heroes. The good news is Title: Live at Glastonbury compelling material delivered that Frampton, now 69, is still ‘99 (Craft Recordings) with a master’s touch. The strong enough to play guitar You might like if you enjoy: edgy “Blue Flashing Light,” and recently embarked on an Elbow, Snow Patrol, Oasis melancholy-drenched “Writing ambitious farewell tour that Tell me more: Two decades to Reach You” and “Driftwood,” will run through October 2019. may seem like a lifetime when glorious “Why Does It Always Frampton – a gifted singer measured in musical years but Rain on Me?” and driving and lead guitarist – has also the release of Travis’ “Live at closer “Happy” all resonate issued his tribute to the blues Glastonbury ‘99” showcases with the obvious sway they via an outstanding 10-track just how timeless and relevant did during that fabled show disc (“All Blues”) that features the Scottish band’s sound back in 1999. Information: some great guests as well. remains in 2019. When singer- CraftRecordings.com.

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Artist: Collective Soul Title: Blood (FuzzeFlex Records/ADA) You might like if you enjoy: Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Blur Tell me more: Twenty five years after their humble beginnings in Stockbridge, Georgia, modern rockers Collective Soul are back with their latest disc, the aptlytitled “Blood.” The spirited anthem “Right As Rain,” heavy rocker “Crushed” and evocative “Them Blues” (the latter which recalls some of Queen’s genre-bending gems) confirm that singer-songwriter E Roland’s instincts are as sharp as ever. Fans of the band’s timeless hits (including “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know” and “Run”) will be thrilled with plenty of other new tracks splashed across “Blood” such as the modern Southern rocker “Now’s The Time,” tuneful “Good Place to Start” and gentle “Porch June 26, 2019

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Report Spotlights Challenges Facing LGBT Coloradans

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – Colorado’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents face unfair and avoidable challenges when it comes to financial stability, housing, mental health and substance use issues, according to a new issue brief from the Colorado Health Foundation.

Rita Lee, an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, says the report’s findings spotlight significant disparities in health outcomes.

“They are at increased risk for mental health issues like depression, anxiety, increased risk for suicide,” she states. “They are more likely to report overall poorer health compared to the general population.”

Even in Colorado’s strong economy, 42% of LGBT residents say they’re worse off financially than a year ago, and nearly 6-in-10

worry they’ll lose their homes because they can’t pay their rent or mortgage, compared with just 25% of their peers.

Nearly half of LGBT Coloradans said they or a family member couldn’t access mental health services when they needed it.

Clinical psychologist Sarah Burgamy says when LGBT people are rejected by family or feel unsupported at work, they can develop a negative view of themselves and the future, which can lead to a sense of hopelessness.

She says LGBT people also experience increased rates of stress compared with the general population.

“They experience marginalization and prejudice and bias that non-LGBT people don’t experience,” she explains. “So we’re already walking around with the stressors that everyone else experiences in day-to-day life, but now

A 2018 survey of 1,800 Coloradans found LGBT Coloradans experience increased rates of stress compared with the general population. (Pixabay) we’ve upped the ante.”

Lee says stigma remains a barrier for accessing medical and mental health care. She maintains additional education starting in medical school would help

mitigate bias, and get health professionals up to speed on the LGBT population’s specific medical needs.

“They need to be trained on how to communicate effectively with LGBT patients

in a way that is inclusive and doesn’t assume that somebody is straight or heterosexual or assumes that they have a particular gender identity,” she states.

abortions,” she relates.

In the early 1990s, Kentucky had nine abortion clinics. It is now one of seven states with only one provider.

That facility, located in Louisville, has recently been at the forefront of a legal battle involving a law, passed in 2017 and signed by Gov. Matt Bevin, mandating that doctors in Kentucky show patients an ultrasound and describe it in detail before performing an abortion.

The American Civil Liberties Union argues the legislation violates doctors’ free speech rights.

With “The Abortion Monologues,” Sexton says anyone, regardless of her or his views on the procedure, is welcome to work with the production to share individual stories.

“We did have a story of regret this year,” Sexton states. “She was an international student that studied here in Kentucky,

and she became pregnant.

She actually wanted to have her baby 100%, but her family basically forced her into having an abortion.

“She mentioned in her story that she’s still pro-choice. Even though she didn’t want to have an abortion, she supports other people’s rights to have it, because abortion is illegal in her country.”

Because the rhetoric surrounding abortion has become increasingly fierce and contentious, Sexton says people often forget that women who have chosen to have an abortion are women they know – their daughters, mothers and aunts and even grandmothers.

She says one of this season’s most powerful stories comes from a granddaughter who wanted to tell the story of her grandmother, who died from a botched self-abortion more than half a century ago.

Theatric Performance Aims to Reduce Abortion Stigma for KY Women

Cast and crew of the Kentucky storytelling project “The Abortion Monologues.” (Jess Wren)

By Desert Star Staff LEXINGTON, Ky. – A grassroots storytelling production focused on women’s experiences with abortion performs its final show of the season Thursday night in Lexington.

A few years ago, when Kentucky was left with only

one abortion provider after a Lexington clinic closed, Stacie Sexton started “The Abortion Monologues,” a theaterbased storytelling project that aims to lessen the stigma for women who wanted to share stories related to choosing – or not choosing – to terminate a pregnancy.

“You know, this is a storytelling project, but it became even more important to tell these stories and talk about the fact that access had been reduced to one clinic – one clinic serving the entire state – because the Planned Parenthoods in Kentucky don’t perform

Title IX Complaint Takes Aim at Transgender Teen Athletes

By Desert Star Staff HARTFORD, Conn. – A conservative religious law firm has filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of three Connecticut girls who maintain that allowing transgender girls to play school sports on girls’ teams is a violation of Title IX. The complaint singles out two girls in particular – Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood – saying that because they were assigned male at birth,

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Dan Barrett, legal director at the ACLU of Connecticut, says the complaint and some of the media narrative surrounding it have only perpetuated stereotypes.

“This complaint mirrors, I think, some of the transphobic advocacy that’s been done in other arenas – you know, public access to bathrooms, where we were told without any evidentiary basis that people would

use the opportunity to go into the bathroom to prey on other people,” he states.

“It makes no sense.”

Barrett says while the complaint isn’t harmless, he doesn’t think it will result in a policy change.

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference’s current policy is to follow the state’s anti-discrimination law, which says students should be treated in school according to the gender June 26, 2019

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The complaint says allowing transgender students on a sports team could take championships and scholarships away from other girls.

It was drafted by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, a group that has posted what Barrett calls misleading statements on social media, such as: “Female athletes challenge Connecticut policy that abolishes girls-only sports.”

Barrett says he worries that complaints like this could lead to the government policing gender identity.

“Trans girls are girls, for all purposes that the government has any business worrying about,” he stresses.

Barrett adds that if a policy change were to come from this complaint, it would mean transgender girls and boys would be banned from playing on the girls’ and boys’ teams respectively – forcing them to either deny who they are, or forgo participation in school sports altogether. www.desertstarweekly.com

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heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 19, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 4, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019, June 5, 12 19, 26, 2019.

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Numero del Caso): PSC1807693 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado): SOSA’S ROCK TITLE MARBLE AND GRANITE, SAMUAL SOSA, FELIPE FALCON, JOEL PEARCE, DAVID LEVENTHAL, RESOLUTION FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, RESOLUTION FUND MANAGEMENT SERIES 30 AND DOES 1-20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante): ROBERTO HURTADO NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado immediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is:(El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Riverside Superior Court, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

DATE: 2/14/2109 Clerk (Secretario) by M. ALLEN, Deputy (Adjunto) The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): SERGIO COPETE/ COPETE LAW, 601 PARKCENTER DRIVE, SUITE 107, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, TEL (714) 376-4234 Statement of Damages 1. General Damagesa. Pain suffering, and inconvenience $500,000.00 b. Emotional distress $500,000.00 2. Special damages a.

Medical expenses $250,000.00 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $250,000.00 c. Loss of earning capacity (present value) $100,000.00 d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) $500,000.00 Date: 2/14/2019 SERGIO ALEJANDRO COPETE /§/. Publish June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1166 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. HEC1901025, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 880 STATE STREET, HEMET, CA 92543, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. TYREE HOWARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: UMANARSES LYNN SAYLOR to Proposed Name: UMA ELISE ANN HOWARD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: AUGUST 15, 2019 Time: 1:30 p.m., Dept.: H1. The address of the court is 880 STATE STREET, HEMET, CA 92543 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: JUNE 3, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2019. DSW19-1161

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: NEW SONG MUSIC, 71355 BISKRA RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SIERRA MCKENZIE BREWER, 71355 BISKRA RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: SIERRA MCKENZIE BREWER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 19, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908706. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS EL INFORMADOR DEL VALLE, 82015 US HIGHWAY 111, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DEL VALLE INFORMADOR INC, PO BOX 6173, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/06/2019. 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: HECTOR IVAN FELIX, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 06, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201908247. 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 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2019. DSW19-1171 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VIOLETS APPAREL AND CO.: VIOLETS APPAREL, 13805 CACTUS DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BRIANNA VIOLETA VALENCIA, 13805 CACTUS DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/23/2019.

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: BRIANNA VIOLETA VALENCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 30, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907808. 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 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2019. DSW19-1169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HIGH GRADE WOOD FINISHING, 16145 AVENIDA RAMBLA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant JIMMY- -LOPEZ LOPEZ, 16145 AVENIDA RAMBLA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/28/2019. 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: JIMMY LOPEZ LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 28, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907666. 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 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1164

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LIGHTHOUSE GLASS & MIRROR, 79270 SPALDING DRIVE, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KYLE GABRIEL MARTIN, 79270 SPALDING DRIVE, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. 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: KYLE GABRIEL MARTIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907520. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 12, AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1163 CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902231, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTER- NESS AS: FRANKLIN MARKET LIQUOR, 31570 ESTED PERSONS: 1. JAMICA JENKINS filed a SAN LUIS RAY DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. petition with this court for a decree changing names Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SARTAJas follows: 1a. Present Name: JAMICA JENKINS to -SINGH, 10774 OCOTILLO ROAD, DESERT HOT Proposed Name: JEARLDMIKA MARIE JENKINS. SPRINGS, CA 92240; GURPREET- -KAUR, 10774 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested OCOTILLO ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA in this matter shall appear before this court at the 92240. Business is conducted by: MARRIED hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact why the petition for change of name should not be business under the fictitious business name(s) granted. Any person objecting to the name changes listed above. I declare that all the information in this described above must file a written objection that statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who includes the reasons for the objection at least two declares as true, information which he or she knows court days before the matter is scheduled to be to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: SARTAJ-

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-SINGH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908089. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LQ LEGAL DOCS. ETC., 51025 AVENIDA MENDOZA SUITE 201, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DIANE GRACE HARRISON, 51025 AVEINDA MENDOZA SUITE 201, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. 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: DIANE GRACE HARRISON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 3, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907963. 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

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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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA MOTORS, 43376 COOK ST UNIT 155, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANDRE JACQUES BOURDAA, 43376 COOK ST UNIT 155, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 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: ANDRE JACQUES BOURDAA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201908102. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2019. DSW19-1158

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ESSEX REAL ESTATE, 96 AVENIDA LIRIO BLANCO, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant JILL ANNE HANSON, 96 AVENIDA LIRIO BLANCO, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2019. 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: JILL ANNE HANSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907449. 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 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-1157 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUNNYMEAD.CAR WASH, 24055 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SUNNYMEADE CAR WASH CORPORATION, 24055 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553/ CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION.

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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: JOHN EGHBALIEH, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 29, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907788. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

DSW19-1156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGEL MOBILE SERVICE, 66455 DILLON ROAD #13, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LUIS- -SANCHEZ CERVANTES, 66455 DILLON ROAD#13, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; CLAUDIA- -CARDENAS SANCHEZ, 66455 DILLON ROAD #13, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. 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: LUIS- -SANCHEZ CERVANTES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 03, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907973. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

DSW19-1154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PANE IN THE GLASS, 79345 DESERT WIND CT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: NICHOLAS JAMES LIBERTO CARILO, 79345 DESERT WIND CT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. 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: NICHOLAS JAMES LIBERTO CARILO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 08, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201906760. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-1153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MITCHELLS PALM SPRINGS, 106 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MITCHELLS PALM SPRINGS LLC, 106 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/ CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2013. 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: MITCHELL-KARP, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 31, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907876. 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 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-1152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FRAUSTO’S TIRES MOBILE SERVICES, 91212 CIELO CT, MECCA, CA 92254.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LISETH AVILA ALDANA, 91212 CIELO CT, MECCA, CA 92254. 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: LISETH AVILA ALDANA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907177. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

DSW19-1151 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KEVIN O’CONNOR DESIGN, 35891 GLISSANT DR., WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Riverside County; 30724 BENTON RD., SUITE 302, #494, WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Full name of registrant ROSE ANN LATRAGNA-O’CONNOR, 35891 GLISSANT DR., WINCHESTER, CA 92596; KEVIN JOHN O’CONNOR, 35891 GLISSAN DR., WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1-1-2019. 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: ROSE ANN LATRAGNA-O’CONNOR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907504. 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 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-1148 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: QUAIL HILL CHOCOLATE, 18645 QUAIL HILL RD, CORONA, CA 92281. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: LAUREN MARIE CLARK,

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18645 QUAIL RD, CORONA, CA 92881. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: LAUREN MARIE CLARK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 29, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907739. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019. DSW19-1147 Trustee Sale No. 1300166 Loan No. Title Order No. 190721939 APN 693-092-011-9 TRA No. 061-114 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/23/2017. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/16/2019 at 03:00PM, IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/30/2017 AS INSTRUMENT NO; 2017-0269742 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: CHARLES LESTER, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 849 WEST SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 148 OF TRACT 3640 AS SHOWN

BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 58, PAGES 38 TO 41 INCLUSOVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. NOTE: THE NOTE SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST IS FURTHER SECURED

BY SECURITY AGREEMENT COVERING 1978 HOMETTE MOBILEHOME, BEARING SERIAL NUMBERS 03720444AM/BM AND INSIGNIA NUMBERS 131872 AND 131873. SAID MOBILEHOME IS LOCATED ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32-705 ST. ANDREWS, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92270. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $95,881.21 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 (909) 547-3599 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1300166. 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. 6/13/19 IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Flr Ste 700 Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information: (909) 547-3599 or www.stoxposting. com Ann Ector, Foreclosure Officer. Publish June 26, July 3, 10, 2019. DSW19-1172 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008124067 Title Order No.: 190644125 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 194-0283999-703-203B ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/22/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0252174 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MEDLORD SORIANO, UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/17/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64892 BOROS COURT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 661-201-005-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation

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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 $199,928.24. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008124067.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800-280-2832 www.auction. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/19/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4697080 06/26/2019, 07/03/2019, 07/10/2019. DSW19-1170 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006884670 Title Order No.: 170251850 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 77-77-6-5219401 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/04/2015.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/13/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0102317 , AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT RECORDED 06/07/2019, INSTRUMENT #20190204552 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/23/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9930 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 661-103014-2 LOT(S) 69 OF TRACT 4009, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 65 PAGE(S) 80 THROUGH 91 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS AND AMENDED BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 71, PAGES 57 THROUGH 68, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, AND ALL MINERALS, CHEMICALS AND STEAM IN AND UNDERLYING OR PRODUCED, OR TO BE PRODUCED FROM SAID PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED BY RAYMOND J. RYAN AND HELEN RYAN, IN THE DEED RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 74298 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $308,054.25. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006884670. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR

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ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4697081 06/26/2019, 07/03/2019, 07/10/2019. DSW19-1168 APN: 010-717-045-9, 010-714-696-8, 010-723585-9. Batch ID: Foreclosure DOT 85841-RM250DOT. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF YOUR OBLIGATION UNDER YOUR DEED OF TRUST. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLAINATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER Date of Sale: 07/16/2019 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 as the duly appointed Trustee, Successor Trustee, or Substituted Trustee of Deed(s) of Trust executed by Trustor(s) and recorded among the Official Records of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default (“NOD”) thereunder recorded, all as shown on Schedule “1” which is attached hereto and a part hereof, 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 in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all that right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State to wit: Those certain Timeshare Interval as shown as Legal Description Variables on Schedule “1”, within the timeshare project Westin Mission Hills located at 71333-71777 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. The legal descriptions as set forth on the recorded Deed(s) of Trust shown on Schedule “1” are incorporated by this reference. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, as to title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the unpaid balance due on the note or notes secured by said Deed(s) of Trust, as shown on as Note Balance on Schedule “1”, plus accrued interest thereon, the estimated costs, expenses and advances if any at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale, together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. SCHEDULE “1”: NOD Recording Date 03/22/2019; Reference 20190096328. Contract No., Loan No., Legal Description Variables, Trustor, DOT Dated, DOT Recording Date and Reference, Note Balance; 415590, 420507-32AP-18-01-415590, UNIT: 4205, FREQUENCY: Annual, SEASON: SILVER, VACATION OWNERSHIP INTEREST: A-32-4205 - F, UNDIVIDED INTEREST: 1/52, STELLA KOGAN BLUM, 05/31/2016, 07/19/2016, Inst: 20160301361, $8,204.74; 415734, 311416-15AP-415734, UNIT: 3114, FREQUENCY: Annual, SEASON: PLATINUM, VACATION OWNERSHIP INTEREST: A-15-3114 - F, UNDIVIDED INTEREST: 1/52, DAVID HERMAN GORDY and ELINOR LOUISE GORDY, 10/28/2016, 12/06/2016, Inst: 2016-0542599, $48,034.29; 415999, 381210-25DP-415999, UNIT: 3812, FREQUENCY: Odd, SEASON: GOLD, VACATION OWNERSHIP INTEREST: D-25-3812 - F, UNDIVIDED INTEREST: 1/104, JON SCOTT HARRIS, 11/13/2017, 12/06/2017, Inst: 2017-0511303, $14,872.15. Publish June 26, July 3, 10, 2019.

DSW19-1167T.S. No. 077765-CA APN: 643-060059-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/5/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/8/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0278068, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LINDA MEARS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: A SUBLEASEHOLD ESTATE AS CREATED BY THAT CERTAIN SHORT FORM GROUND LEASE, UPON AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, COVENANTS AND PROVISIONS THEREIN PROVIDED, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1977 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 77-187300, OFFICIAL RECORDS. DATED : JUNE 1, 1977. TERM : AS THEREIN PROVIDED LESSOR : SANDPIPER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. LESSEE : LUCILLE J. BOSTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/96TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 3 AND 4 AND THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 8 (HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED) OF TRACT NO. 4341, IN THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 71, PAGES 44, 45 AND 46 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 OF SAID TRACT NO. 4341, SAID POINT BEING ON A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY, AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 399.00 FEET; THENCE RADIALLY TO SAID CURVE NORTH 13° 18’ 21” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 425.00 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 24° 03’ 21”, A DISTANCE OF 178.44 FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO LAST MENTIONED CURVE, SOUTH 79° 15’ 00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 79.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLE SOUTH 10° 45’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 79° 15’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 10° 45’ 00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 44.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 79° 15’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 9.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 399.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 24° 03’ 21” , A DISTANCE OF 167.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID LOT 8 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BE-

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GINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 OF SAID TRACT NO. 4341, SAID POINT BEING ON A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 642.00 FEET; EXCEPTIONS CONTINUED THENCE RADIALLY TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 1° 00’ 35” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 668.00 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 17° 22’ 01”, A DISTANCE OF 202.48 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A COMPOUND CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 73.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 61° 32’ 24”, A DISTANCE OF 78.41 FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO LAST MENTIONED CURVE, NORTH 10° 05’ 00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 105.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 79° 55’ 00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 105.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 79° 55’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 74.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 10° 05’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 79° 55’ 00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 44.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 10° 05’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 10° 05’ 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONVAVE NORTHWESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 47.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 61° 32’ 24”, A DISTANCE OF 50.48 FEET, TO A POINT BEGINNING OF A COMPOUND CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 642.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 17° 22’ 01”, A DISTANCE OF 194.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT UNITS 103 TO 186, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOTS 3 AND 4 OF TRACT 4341, RECORDED MARCH 26, 1973 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 37783 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT ONE-SIXTEENTH OF ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS AS RESERVED IN THE PATENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECORDED APRIL 28, 1931, IN BOOK 23, PAGE(S) 320 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; AND ALSO EXCEPT AND UNDIVIDED ONE-SIXTEENTH INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, MINERAL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED UNTO CHARLES S. GREEN, HIS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IN DEED RECORDED MARCH 22, 1956 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20608 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT AND UNDIVIDED ONE-SIXTEENTH INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, MINERAL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED UNTO HELEN GREEN, HER SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IN DEED RECORDED MARCH 22, 1956 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20608 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT THE REMAINDER INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN THE GROUND LEASE FROM SANDPIPER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. PARCEL 2: UNIT NUMBER 161, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOTS 3 AND 4 OF TRACT NO. 4341 RECORDED MARCH 26, 1973 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 37783 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA PARCEL 3: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ALONG THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 28, 1972 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 11704 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 78180 CORTEZ LANE UNIT#161 INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $70,033.87 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 077765-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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish June 12, 19, 26, 2019 DSW19-1160

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Oregon GOP trolls Democrats with ‘siege’ of Capitol Building

By Desert Star Staff The Oregon GOP official Twitter account has been mocking Democrats as Republican senators avoided a legislative session to sabotage a climate bill. Police was ordered to bring in rebel lawmakers amid protests.

The bizarre political drama in the Beaver state centers around House Bill 2020, which would reduce fossil fuel emissions by 2050. Democrats hold an 18-12 majority in the State Senate, but they need 20 people for a quorum to pass legislation. And 11

republicans went into hiding on Thursday, thus disrupting every session since then.

While the state police are searching for senators at the request of the governor, the official GOP Twitter account has been provoking a heated online row.

“Heavily armed militia lays siege to Oregon’s Capitol as Senate Democrats cower in fear,” read the viral message.

While the state police are searching for senators at the request of the governor, the official GOP Twitter account has been provoking a heated online row.

“Heavily armed militia lays siege to Oregon’s Capitol as Senate Democrats cower in fear,” read the viral message.

Ubiquitous Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-NY) joked that this is the way Republicans deal with “Sunday Scaries,” and pledged to find them a “therapist.”

The Oregon GOP doubled down later with a tweet showing children at the steps of the capitol, saying there were “more scary militia people” (sic) and it was “no wonder Senate Democrats left.”

Protests against the legislation that would limit carbon emissions in the state and allow companies to exchange emission “allowances” continued on Sunday as rural communities are concerned that it would drive fuel prices up and hurt small businesses, farmers and loggers. The next legislative session is on Monday, but there’s no indication that Republican lawmakers would show up.

Tensions between the coastal and inland communities are not new in Oregon. Back in 2016, land rights activists occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in protest at the federal government’s mistreatment of landowners. Nevada ranchers Ammon and Ryan Bundy led the group that took over the refuge, kicking off a 40-day standoff with Oregon and federal police.

Tennessee Opioid Prescriptions On the Decline

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn.

– Opioid prescriptions in Tennessee dropped by about one-third between 2013 and 2018, according to new data released by the Tennessee Medical Association.

The figures show a steady decrease in the numbers of opioid prescriptions filled statewide – from more than 8.5 million in 2013, to almost 5.7 million last year.

Dr. Elise Denneny, president of the Tennessee Medical Association, says while the reduction is a step in the right direction, state health professionals and lawmakers should be focusing on the bigger picture.

“Opioid use disorder is just a symptom of what

plagues our society,” she states. “We still have a problem with alcohol in our nation, and it’s even greater.”

In 2017, Tennessee legislators passed some of the most restrictive opioid supply laws in the country.

Senate Bill 2257 put restrictions on dosages, and requires dispensers to check the state’s Controlled Substance Monitoring Database prior to handing out opioids the first time a patient fills a prescription.

The database is used to spot over-prescribing and make it harder for patients to “doctor shop” for drugs.

Denneny points out that many physicians are beginning to advocate for approaches to pain treatment that don’t

involve highly addictive drugs.

“Physicians definitely have treatment of pain on the radar,” she states.

“There’s not just one way to treat pain, because not all pain is the same kind of pain. So, multi-modality

approaches for management of pain is really important.”

Some doctors say they feel pressured to give in to patients’ demands for immediate pain relief.

However, one study published earlier this year

found that U.S. doctors who received direct payments from opioid manufacturers were more likely to prescribe opioids than doctors who did not.

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Addressing Chronic Pain Amidst a National Opioid Crisis

By Desert Star Staff Chronic pain is among the most prevalent and debilitating medical conditions in the U.S. and opioids are the most commonly prescribed class of medications that are frequently relied on for the management of chronic pain. The high risk for dependence on these drugs and their frequent abuse has results in a national epidemic.

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World Premiere Thriller “Mysterious Circumstances”

Hugo Armstrong, Helen Sadler, Alan Tudyk & Leo-Marks. Photo by Jeff Lorch

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest fictitious private consulting detective sprang from the fertile brain of English writer Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Two years later he was knighted becoming the darling of London society and a literary icon in the English-speaking world. Conan Doyle by today’s standards became the equivalent of a Rock Star back in the Victorian era of England.

He created the brilliant, but quirky, sleuth Sherlock Holmes, who along with his friend and biographer Dr. John Watson, solved the thorniest of mysteries employing Holmes’ extraordinary powers of observation coupled with forensic science and the logic of deduction. Scotland Yard scoffed at first but never-theless welcomed his analysis of the crime scene when the police hired him to consult on especially tough cases.

So convincing was Conan Doyle’s creation at the turn of the 20th century both Holmes and Watson were believed to be real people. So much so that the city of London actually turned Holmes’ fictional living quarters at 221- B Baker Street into a physical replica in a building located at 221-B Baker Street; due to the demand of tourists wanting to visit the famous detective’s home.

The London County Council wisely obliged by recreating the Holmes and Watson apartment as described in Conan Doyle’s stories down to the last detail; turning a tidy profit in the process over the years The story may be apocryphal but when I lived for three years in London in the early ‘50’s.

I was often asked where it was located. Maybe that’s where Walt Disney got the idea for Disneyland and America’s love affair with nostalgia. But I digress.

Playwright Michael Mitnick was inspired by the 2004 www.desertstarweekly.com

New Yorker magazine article “Mysterious Circumstances: The strange death of a Sherlock Holmes fanatic” by David Grann. Speculation ran high as to what caused the death of Richard Lancelyn Green, considered the world’s largest collector of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia and a recognized scholar on all thing Holmesian. Green was found dead from asphyxiation on the floor his London apartment in 2004. The police could not establish any foul play, yet they have kept the “Richard Lancelyn Green” file open as of this date.

The Geffen’s producing artistic director Matt Shakman, in collaboration with playwright Mitnick, has crafted a play-with-in-a-play format employing a fictitious narrative concerning the mysterious death of a real person. It’s not easy to pull off one of the theatre’s long standing conventions: the play-within-a-play format.

Non-linear plays place larger expectations on audiences, thanks to shorter attention spans these days.

Also, it doesn’t help that focusing on the ‘story’ now must compete with projection designs and other technical wiz bang components that make up todays’ productions.

The cast under the deft direction of Matt Shakman is universally solid. Seven actors portray multiple roles based on true events that occurred in two different time periods in London; 1894 and 2004. However, quick scene changes, lightning fast changes both in costume and new identities amid sometime brief scenes has the feel of a TV episode rather than a theatre presentation.

Alan Tudyk portrays Sherlock Holmes in the back story scenes and as Richard Lancelyn Green in the 21st century time period.

As Sherlock Holmes he brings the brusque, superior confidence and assurance that one expects from “Sherlock Holmes”. As Green we see a more measured

Austin Durant & Helen Sadler. Photo by Jeff Lorch

individual, scholarly at times but obsessed with the life of Sherlock’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It’s nicely done.

Ramiz Monsef as Dr. Watson, brings a fresh approach as the crimesolving partner and friend of Holmes. Other stand outs include Helen Saddler as Touie, Dame Jean and others, Hugo Armstrong, portrays the American, plus multiple characters, Austin Durant as Conan Doyle, plays Chief Investigator, and others, Leo Marks portrays Superintendent, Private Eye, Dentist and others, and John Bobek as Chester, and other roles complete this stellar cast.

Mitnick’s writing for me is the weakest part of the production. I know it’s picky

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but details do matter. For example, it’s a bit jarring and anachronistic to hear a Brit describe a time period as ‘two weeks’, rather than the more commonly used expression “fortnight”, especially in the Victorian-era scenes.

The creative team led by director Shakman almost unbalances his production with too many technical touches: projection designs, directorial choices in staging the production from a richly textured set design created

by Brett J. Banakis, to the outstanding and spot-on costume designs of E.B. Brooks. The Lighting design

by Elizabeth Harper lends authenticity to both time periods. The Projection Designs are by Kaitlyn Pietras.

I still remember Mr.

Shakman’s impressive production and direction of the comedy “Bad Jews” at the Geffen in June of 2015.

Now, he is the artistic director of the Geffen and I believe he is the best choice to lead the theatre. Besides no one hits a home run every time at bat.

“Mysterious Circumstances” is an intriguing puzzle worthy of a case that even Sherlock Holmes himself would probably enjoy, were he to be called upon to assist in helping Scotland Yard solve the mysterious death of Richard Lancelyn Green.

“Mysterious Circumstances” now performing at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles runs through July 14, 2019.

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