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BGCCC Gets a gift!

Left to right: Palms Springs Subaru general manager Larry Knowlton with PSS team members Omar Jimenez, Juan Flores and Paul Garofano presenting check to the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City chief executive officer Scott M. Robinson.

Palm Springs Subaru Donates $9,009 to the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City

By Desert Star Staff Cathedral City, CA – A special check presentation in the amount of $9,009 for the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City (BGCCC) by Palm Springs Subaru recently took place in front of dozens

of children, board members and staff at the BGCCC’s center. Palm Springs Subaru’s Share the Love campaign donated $250 from every car sold between November 25, 2016 and January 03, 2017 raising more than $9,000 for its

KMIR Kitty Alvarado Coachella Valley Region - The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department issued a bulletin alerting Southern California law enforcement agencies about a threat their homicide bureau uncovered during an investigation on a shooting involving one of their deputies.

The LASD says the threat was issued by criminal street gangs to on duty law enforcement officers but didn’t specify which gang or which agency but warned all officers to be vigilant and alert in their surroundings.

Sergeant Dan Marshall with the Indio Police Department says they’re no strangers to threats, “Increased violence toward officers has been popping up you know of course we had that horrible tragedy in Palm Springs, you know we’re

still not even a year away and now we had one right here in our backyard so I think that’s in every police officers’ mind.”

Other than California Highway Patrol, that is doubling up at night because of these threats, all other agencies in the valley are just remaining vigilant and sending extra patrol cars high risk calls.

Sergeant William Hutchinson with the Palm Springs Police Department says they always ask officers to remain vigilant and take extra precautions but because of the lack of personnel most departments can’t put two officers in patrol cars, “While there may be a very specific threat not all agencies can always partner with two

charity of choice The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City.

“The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City is near and dear to our hearts,” said general manager Larry Knowlton.” We have a close working relationship with this

marvelous organization. They provide wonderful after school programs for local children, who would normally not have any place to go that encourages healthy habits, leadership, incentives, education, sports and so much more. These

programs help our local youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.”

BGCCC is one of three

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AZ Conservation Groups Praise McCain for Supporting Paris Accord

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., announced his support for the Paris climate accords, earning praise from conservation groups.(WikimeJune 1, 2017

By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX – As President Donald Trump nears a decision on whether to pull out of the Paris climate agreement, Sen. John McCain of Arizona is speaking out in favor of staying in.

McCain made the comments while visiting Australia, which has seen

a massive coral die-off in the Great Barrier Reef that’s linked to climate change.

Brad Powell, president of the Arizona Wildlife Federation, says he’s glad McCain is taking a stand for the environment.

“We’re very pleased to see our senator, a longtime conservationist and a long time supporter of smart decisions

relative to the environment, stand up for us staying in the Paris accord,” Powell states.

McCain says he thinks Trump should either stick with the limits on carbon emission in the agreement signed by President Barack Obama in 2015, or propose amendments that would make it more acceptable for the U.S. to join.

Opponents of the accords say the pollution controls required to meet the targets are too expensive for the coal industry and will cost jobs.

Powell says Arizona, like most of the West, already is suffering the effects of climate change.

“We have tremendous forests in Arizona, but they’ve been beset by large, catastrophic fires,” he points out. “In fact, we’ve had three 100-year fire events in a five-year period – just unheard of – and all of that is related to the warming and drying conditions that we’re experiencing here in Arizona.”

Trump vowed to withdraw from the Paris accords during the campaign, but was lobbied heavily to reconsider

by European leaders at the G-7 Summit last week.

Leaving the Paris climate agreement would put the United States behind, according to some energy market and job creation watchers.

Media leaks from the White House say President Donald Trump is leaning toward leaving the climate accord, but the administration has not confirmed this.

Han Chen, an international climate advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council, says internationally and here in the U.S., the fastest job growth is in clean energy.

She says energy efficiency and renewable energy sources have added 3 million new jobs.

“These are the fastest growing sectors,” she maintains.

“It’s not in traditional fossil fuels, so if we want to grow the economy in West Virginia and in other states, we’ve seen that clean energy jobs have been the strongest driver of that growth.”

The coal industry and its political allies argue that the climate agreement is part of what they describe as a war on coal. But Chen says 1,100 U.S. companies have publicly declared that they favor the Paris accord.

She says these

companies include some of the largest, most profitable and most forward-looking companies in the world.

“The revenues for these companies are over $3 trillion,” she points out. “They support Paris because it will be better for their risk from possible climate catastrophes.

It’s better for them in terms of job growth, and so on.”

Critics of the Paris agreement argue that if the U.S. shifts away from fossil fuels, developing nations such as India and China would more than make up the difference by burning more coal.

Chen counters that’s no longer accurate. She says India and China are shifting rapidly to renewable energy, and two of the world’s largest economies are working hard to move workers out of the fossil fuel industries.

“Germany and in China, what they’re doing is offering transition for folks who are working in traditional fossil fuels – and, in fact, China now leads the world in solar and wind,” she points out.

The president’s decision is expected Thursday June 1, 2017.

California Medical Aid-In-Dying Law Marks One-Year Anniversary

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES – California’s landmark aid-indying law took effect a year ago Thursday – and advocates say it is working as intended, giving mentally competent, terminally ill people the option to get a prescription for drugs that can end their lives peacefully.

There are no statistics on how many people have chosen this option, but more than 500 people have

obtained the prescription.

Kat West, national director of policy and programs for Compassion and Choices, a pro-medical, aid-in-dying group, says many people get the medication but may not use it right away, or at all.

“Terminally ill people want to have the medication primarily for the sense of peace and the comfort that it brings and that they can choose to take if their suffering becomes

unbearable,” she states.

About 500 hospitals and more than 100 hospice organizations have adopted policies to support patients who choose this option.

About 80 percent of insurance plans cover the medication, including MediCal, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many local health plans.

Before its passage, the Roman Catholic Church

and other groups opposed the California End-Of-Life Option Act, citing religious and moral concerns.

West says her group is launching a major public awareness campaign to clear up misconceptions, so people can feel more comfortable considering the option should the need arise.

“Medical aid in dying should become normalized and integrated into the standard

of care in California so that everyone has meaningful access to this compassionate end-oflife care option,” she stresses.

The bill was inspired by the story of Brittany Maynard, a California newlywed with a terminal brain tumor who had to travel to Oregon in 2014 in order to receive the medication and end her life peacefully.

California is one of six states, plus Washington, D.C., that permits the practice.

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officers cars simply don’t have the man power to always do that, but we certainly have other measures that we put in place as well as the officers personally themselves to make sure that they go home

safe each and every night.”

Marshall says it’s important to report any illegal activity in your community, “Let’s just get them before something happens and they do try to act some type of violence on a peace officers where after shots are fired you can never go back,

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Boys & Girls Club organizations in the Coachella Valley. All chapters of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley are independent of one another even though they fall under the umbrella of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Each chapter is responsible for

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obtaining funding for their own organization. The BGCCC’s mission is to provide a worldclass Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school on time with a plan for the future, demonstrating good

“ adding that it’s not just for their safety and their priority is the community, “people that are on the other side of the law that would do something against a peace officer the citizens should be shocked, how much more would that person do to a citizen.”

character and citizenship, and living healthy lifestyles.

“Subaru’s Share the Love is such a meaningful message,” said BGCCC executive director Scott Robinson. “When so many are out for themselves, Subaru is out there making a difference! We are grateful to Palm Springs Subaru for their support of our Boys & Girls Club especially our mentoring and tutoring programs. We, like Subaru, believe in helping others and sharing the love.

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law enforcement just simply do as you’re asked to do.”

We asked the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department And during this time of about the threat and if they high alert Hutchinson asks for believe the recent shooting of everyone’s cooperation and one of their deputies is related patience, “In today’s world there to this threat, as they have area lot of dangers world there said the suspect is a known are a lot of dangers that face law gang member. They did not enforcement a lot of dangers give us an answer and did that face our communities, not issue a statement about when you come in contact with the threat. SOURCE: KMIR

Thank you Palm Springs Subaru for your positive impact on our community.”

For more information please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City at

760.324.5844 or Palm Desert Subaru at 888.462.5309 or go to Subaru’s Share the Love website at www.subaru. com/share-the-love.com.

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Leaked Rule Would Roll Back ACA Birth Control Mandate

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK -Reproductive-rights advocates say a leaked Trump administration draft regulation threatens birth control insurance coverage for millions of women.

Dated May 23, the “interim final rule” was circulated to several government agencies for comment. If put into effect as written, the rule would “expand exemptions for religious beliefs and moral convictions” to mandated coverage of contraception under the Affordable Care Act. According to Kaylie Hanson Long, national communications director for NARAL Pro-Choice America, the ACA’s birth control benefit,

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which ensures coverage of contraception for 55 million women, was the single greatest advancement in reproductive health care in a generation.

“It gave women more control over our futures, allowed us to decide if and when and how to have our families,” Long said; “and if this is put into effect, we’re going to be in serious trouble.”

On May 4, President Trump signed an executive order instructing three Cabinet departments to consider amended regulations, calling the ACA mandate an attack on religious liberty.

But while Health Secretary NARAL has been advocating for state laws to protect contraceptive coverage. (Pattymooney/Wikimedia Commons) Tom Price referred to actions to protect “deeply held religious beliefs,” Long noted say in the matter either.” if it is enacted, and Long said or expand the Affordable Care that the draft regulation Although there may NARAL has been advocating Act benefit,” Long said. would allow employers be a period for public on the state level since the California, Illinois and to claim an exemption comment at some point, contraception mandate Maryland already have enacted for almost any reason. as an “interim final rule” the became an issue during last such laws. A bill in Nevada “Broadening it in this regulation could go into effect year’s presidential campaign. is awaiting the governor’s way is really unprecedented,” immediately upon publication “We have been working signature, and legislation she said. “And not even in the Federal Register. with state legislators throughout is pending in New York, allowing for a comment period The National Women’s the country in a variety of Connecticut, Massachusetts, before it goes into effect just Law Center is preparing a different states to put together Maine, Oregon, Rhode Island gives us no voice and no lawsuit to challenge the rule legislation that would protect and Washington state.

Clean-Energy Advocates: “No Three Mile Island Bailout”

By Desert Star Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. Without a state bailout, the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant could close in 2019 - and clean-power advocates say closing it may be the best option.

Cheap natural gas, declining demand and the growth of renewables have driven electricity prices down, and Exelon, the company that owns Three Mile Island, has said the plant has lost money for more than five years.

However, according to Tim Judson, executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service, the substantial cost of subsidizing the plant would be borne by consumers - and there are better ways for the state to invest its energy dollars.

“They could actually replace the nuclear power with renewable energy and energy efficiency,” he said, “and actually produce more energy than that to be able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from dirty-energy, fossil-fuel plants.”

Exelon has said nuclear power, which doesn’t release carbon emissions, is better than coal or natural gas for fighting climate change.

However, Judson pointed out that carbon emissions don’t tell the entire environmental story.

“The vast amounts of radioactive and toxic waste that are generated in order to make nuclear power mean that there’s a massive environmental cost of generating electricity this way that is unlike any other form of power on the market,” he said.

Exelon also has contended that subsidizing Three Mile Island would save a source of good-paying jobs. Judson countered that solar and wind power are growing segments of the state and national economies.

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“By investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and modernizing our energy infrastructure,” he said, “we can create far more jobs at a lower cost than bailing out these old power plants that are still quite dirty and dangerous.”

Analysts have said closing Three Mile Island would have little or no impact on the cost of electricity in Pennsylvania.

More information is online at safeenergy.org

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Legends and upstarts impress on new titles

Several bona fide legends are featured on new mustown DVD/Blu-ray or audio CD titles, while several underthe-radar releases will also awe discerning listeners.

Artist: The Rolling Stones Title: Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger Tell me more: One of the most interesting and insightful rock ‘n’ roll documentary films in memory, director Paul Dugdale’s “Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America” chronicles The Rolling Stones’ historic 2016 tour through 10 Latin America cities. This is a multi-layered film; while the obvious focus of the documentary is to champion the legendary British band’s legacy and the complex bond shared between the members of the group, the film provides a simultaneous look at the challenging logistics of setting up a free concert in Cuba amidst an ambitious tour attracting massive and adoring audiences from Argentina north to Mexico.

The film is beautifully shot and really captures the colorful places and people throughout the Rolling Stones’ tour. In addition to the full-length film, bonus features on the title include seven full-length performances caught along

the way including an incredible version of “Out Of Control” in Buenos Aires, Argentina and free wheeling “Miss You” delivered in Lima, Peru.

“Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America” is available on both Blu-ray and DVD. Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: Little Steven Title: Soulfire (Wicked Cool Records) You might like if you enjoy: Bruce Springsteen, Tommy Castro, Little Steven Tell me more: When you’re a member of Bruce Springsteen’s acclaimed E Street Band, have been busy acting in several great TV dramas (“The Sopranos,” “Lilyhammer”) and also hosting the popular “Little Steven’s Underground Garage” syndicated radio show since 2002, it’s easy to see why Steven Van Zandt hasn’t released a new studio album in more than 15 years. But heck, it sure is great to hear the singer-songwriter-guitarist back on the aptly-titled “Soulfire.” The songs here explode with soul, rhythm and blues and the groundbreaking sounds that influenced the rocker in his youth. The title track has Little Steven’s raspy vocals perfectly tuned to the soulful rocker’s passionate clarion call; “I’m Coming Back” is a lush and lovely reminisce of the past that is bolstered by some creative guitar play

and wonderful backing gospel vocals. Lovers of Southern blues will be swept up by the rousing cover of “Blues is my Business,” while a tinge of garage rock helps fuel the R&B delight “I Saw the Light.”

He even even revisits the sounds of vocal harmoniescentered ‘50s Doo-wop on the winning “The City Weeps Tonight.” Little Steven and long-time friend Springsteen co-wrote “Love On the Wrong Side of Town,” a gorgeous tale of romantic loss adorned with symphonic textures layered atop of Little Steven’s emotive vocals. Information: universalmusicenterprises. com or LittleSteven.com.

Artist: Bad Company Title: Live in Concert 1977 & 1979 (Rhino) You might like if you enjoy: Paul Rodgers, Free Tell me more: During Bad Company’s initial run from 1973 to 1982, the British outfit was a true rock ‘n’ roll juggernaut scoring hit singles and albums, and filling stadiums on both sides of the Pond. Yet the majority of fans of the supergroup’s potent live shows from that period have had to rely mostly on memories or bootlegs to revisit the power of those concerts.

Rhino Records’ release of Bad Company’s “Live in Concert 1977 & 1979” is an epic audio CD release featuring two full-length shows with the

group’s original lineup of singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, drummer Simon Kirke and bassist Box Burrell. Disc one features Bad Company in Houston, Texas in May 1977, while the second disc includes a concert recording taped in Wembley, London in 1979 (and an additional track, a terrific version of “Hey Joe” recorded in Washington, DC that same year). Across the two discs, the band delivers epic versions of their bestknown material (“Burnin’ Sky,” “Ready For Love,” Shooting Star,” “”Feel Like Making’ Love”) as well as affecting takes on a slew of other album tracks. Information: rhino.com.

Detroit, “Chills & Fever” teams Fish with a supporting cast that includes a horn section that adds particular magic to the tracks. Standouts on the excellent 14-song disc include the dynamic “He Did It,” the playful title cut and lead guitaranchored “You Can’t Go.” Information: rufrecords.de.

Artist: Fastball Title: Step Into Light (33 1/3) You might like if you enjoy: Weezer, Fastball, the Jayhawks Tell me more: Fastball is back. The Austin, Texas-based trio’s new studio album “Step Into Light” is a wonderful collection of melodic and smart pop-rock tunes sure Artist: Samantha Fish to please lovers of top-tier Title: Chills & Fever songcraft. Fastball’s first album (Ruf Records) since 2009’s “Little White You might like if you Lies,” the new 12-song set enjoy: Janiva Magness, “Step Into Light” features a James Hunter Six wide range of infectious songs Tell me more: The fourth including the rocking lead-off album release from singertrack “We’re On Our Way,” songwriter-guitarist Samantha the shimmering power pop Fish finds the Kansas City, gem “Just Another Dream,” Missouri native stretching surf rock-styled instrumental her sonic wings to inject an “Tanzania” and the sweeping authentic blend of Motown Americana-flavored title soul and R&B into her track. “Step Into Light” also established blues-meets-roots finds Fastball’s all-original rock brew. Armed with a farlineup (Tony Scalzo, Miles reaching soprano and dexterity Zuniga and Joey Shuffield) on the fretboard to match, stretching their sound as Fish has somehow found a evidenced by the albummusical place that recalls the ending art rocker “Lillian Gish” classic sounds of Motown and genre-defying “Frenchy mixed with electric blues. and the Punk.” Information: Recorded at The 45 Factory in fastballtheband.com.

Salmon No Longer Feel Pull of Suction Dredge Mining

By Desert Star Staff SALEM, Ore. – A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that will give salmon some relief from the pull of suction dredge mining.

The practice is used to suck up gold on the riverbeds of former mining sites.

Gas-powered devices do the suctioning. However, the practice also hurts habitats for salmon and lamprey by sucking up eggs and trapping young fish.

After three years of research, lawmakers decided to ban the practice in spawning or rearing habitat for salmon and lamprey.

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make a living off of it,” explains Nick Cady, legal director for the conservation group Cascadia Wildlands. “It’s more of a recreational activity.

“But it’s incredibly damaging to salmon habitat that use the gravel and the river bottoms to breed, and there’s a host of other environmental issues and concerns.”

Suction mining is mostly concentrated in the southern part of the state. Cady says it migrated to Oregon after California outlawed the practice.

It is not banned completely and can still be used in some parts of Oregon not sensitive to salmon habitat with a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality.

A bill in 2013 that studied the effects of suction mining on fish habitat preceded the passage of the new bill. Cady says then, as now, a diverse group of stakeholders was involved in the process.

“You had conservation groups involved,” he points out. “You had commercial fishing interests. You had mining interests. You had state agencies responsible for implementing the regulations.

“And all these parties were able to come together and agree upon a set of regulations.”

In 2013, the Legislature placed a temporary moratorium on suction mining in sensitive salmon and bull trout habitat.

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Suction dredge mining disrupts spawning and rearing areas for salmon.

(Jeff T. Green/Getty Images)

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Michael Leoni--Playwright, Director and Mentor to Street Kids

The cast of ELEVATOR (L-R): Deborah Vancelette, Devon Werkheiser, David Abed, Karsen Rigby, William Stanford Davis, Kristina St. Peter, Erica Katzin.

Michael describes his play as “an 11:11 experience.”

According to the playwright, ”The 11:11 experience was conceived from the idea that theatre and film had the capacity to create connection, (L-R): David Abed, Karsen Rigby, Devon Werkheiser, Deborah Vancelette, encourage compassion, engage audiences and William Stanford Davis and Kristina St. Peter in ELEVATOR inspire social change. The “Elevator,” written and Leoni’s inspiration for significance of the name is directed by Michael Leoni, his play is based on his own that it represents a moment in has received rave reviews personal experience when he time when your are connected and as a result the comedy was stuck in an elevator. He to all, connected to yourself, drama has been extended told me “Sitting with all those to everyone around you through July 30th at the Coast different people I found myself and knowing we are one, Playhouse in West Hollywood. looking at them and wondering focusing on the connection Recently, I had the pleasure what they were actually and on the experience.” of interviewing Michael on thinking, and I thought it would He continued, “And the the phone and received his be funny to actually hear the story behind it is, I would call at 11:11 a.m. which; thoughts in their heads” regularly look at the clock and it turns out, is significant.

He also confided that he see the time at 11:11. My However, more on that later. producing partner and I looked is extremely claustrophobic.

Michael was joined on “Now,” he said, “I don’t use an it up on the Internet, and it the phone with his producing basically told us that it was the elevator, even if I have to go partner Michelle Kaufer, who up 26 flights, I prefer to walk.” universe tapping and letting is delighted that his play has you know that you are in the In his play, the sevenbeen extended until the end people trapped in the elevator right place at the precise time.” of July. She spoke about the When he told me that include a business man, a audience reaction noting, “At I was delighted by the maintenance man, a temp the end of the performance fact that we began our worker, two young girls, one audience members seemed who is hot, the other a Goth, a interview at 11:11 am. to be looking at one another Besides being a writer musician and a woman CEO. differently and person actually hugged strangers.

The show has struck a cord which is important right now.

The world has changed so much. As a result, now, more than ever, we need to connect with each other.”

Michael has been connecting through theater since he was ten years old. At that young age, he was able to direct high school students who, along with him, were in a special theater program; This seems remarkable, but he told me he always knew that being an artist was his destiny. He also knew he wanted to raise human consciousness and humane connection. For him, everyone is special whether they are black or white, straight or gay, conservative or liberal. www.desertstarweekly.com

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and director, Michael is deeply involved with helping street kids realize that they are special and unique. “Many young street kids have spent most of their lives on their own and on the street. No one has made them feel special so during my work, I have tried to find young street kids and help them see that they are important with special talents and abilities. I care about youths and I’ve just finished a documentary that I have been working on for eight years about American street kids.”

He told me he enlisted the help of two teenage girls, 16 and 18, to enable them to learn about film and theatre, so they could change their lives. Unfortunately, both juvenile girls were murdered before the film was released.

In order to help young street kids Leoni has created a mentoring program called “Spare Some Change.”

To find out more about his program and how people can help improve the lives of kids on the street go to

www.sparechange.org Michael has also written a book called “Dare To Be Bad.” While the title sounds provocative, the book is about freeing yourself to become an artist. According to the author, “People want to be good, not bad when they begin. Even so, I dare them to be vulnerable.

The book tells them to get out of their head and get into their heart. Release yourself to a higher power and get out there and do it.”

And I encourage you to get out to the Coast Playhouse and see Michael’s play.

“Elevator,” at the Coast Playhouse, 8325 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. For tickets online go to: www.play411.com/elevator or phone (323) 960-7787.

“Elevator” runs through July 30. Be sure to arrive on time.

There is no late seating.

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Permit No 05-11 (Time Extension)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Desert Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM, at the Carl May Community Center, 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California to consider the following matter:

CASES (S): Conditional Use Permit 03-17, Development Agreement 01-17 LOCATION: The project site is located on a 1.26 acre vacant parcel located north of Palomar Lane between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road. The Assessor’s Parcel Number’s for the project are 665-040-017. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: DESERT GROW, LLC (Contact: David Palmer) PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 03-17 proposing the development of an approximately 22,218 square foot (ft) facility for the indoor cultivation of medical marijuana on a 1.26 acre site in accordance with Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 5.50 and 7.180.78. The proposed two story facility will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing/manufacturing. The project is located on Palomar Lane between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The City of Desert Hot Springs encourages interested parties to attend the public hearing, and/ or to comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide testimony and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments that are delivered to the Community Development Department prior to the time of the hearing will be made a part of the public record. Written comments may be sent delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 or sent via email to btorres@cityofdhs.org.If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

In the City’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City Clerk requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the Deputy City Clerk a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions regarding this matter or wish to review information for the above-described project, please contact Benjamin Torres, Associate Planner, in the Community Development Department at City Hall, at (760) 329-6411, ext. 251 or sent via email to btorres@cityofdhs.org DSW17-1111 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) A Design Review (DR 0-16) and Development Permit (DP 04-16) application for the remodel and major addition to the Starlite Lodge motel at 13105 Palm Drive. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: June 13, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

CASE(S): Design Review (DR 0-16) and Development Permit (DP 04-16) LOCATION: 13105 Palm Drive APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Victor Munoz PROPOSAL: An application for a remodel and major addition to the Starlite Lodge motel including a new 8854 square foot, two-story building, a remodel and expansion of the existing building, installation of a pool, landscaping, parking, and other site improvements at 13105 Palm Drive (C-G Zoning District).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is exempt as a Class 1 facility Section 15301(e), Existing Facilities. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner, Senior Planner Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Community Development Department Email: staschner@cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW172222 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) Request for an Extension of Time for Development Permit No 05-11. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: J u n e 1 3 , 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: C a r l M a y Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240CASE(S): Development

LOCATION: The project is located on the east side of Indian Avenue between 18th and 19 Avenue in the I-L (light-industrial) land use district. APN ‘s 666-340-004 & 006. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Coachillin Holdings, LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a one-year extension of time for the previously approved Development Permit No 05-11, for construction of an office/warehouse/ distribution center consisting of approximately 2.5 million square feet within four building. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously approved for the project.

The request is for an extension of time only. No other changes are proposed. On June 13, 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. The City council will have final approval. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Community Development Department Email: staschner@cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW173333 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: A request for an Extension of Time for Development Permit No 01-14, for development of a private fueling station at and a 1400 square foot modular office on a 6.86-acre site located south of Dillon Road between Little Morongo Road and Ben-Mar Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning District. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: June 13, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

CASE(S): Development Permit No 01-14 (Time Extension) LOCATION: The project site is located on a 6.86-acre site south of Dillon Road between Little Morongo Road and Ben-Mar Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zoning District. APPLICANT/ REPRESENTATIVE: Erik K. & Sabrina Andrews PROPOSAL: Development of a private fueling station, above-ground tanks, a 1400 square foot modular office, and other site improvements. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted for the project under the original entitlements. No changes are proposed with the request for an extension of time.

Therefore, no amendment to the MND is required.

On June 13, 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.] INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner, Senior Planner Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext.256 Community Development Department Email: staschner@cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW174444 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 22-14).

The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, 13 June 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 LOCATION: The project site is located on a 0.34 acres (14,810 square feet) developed property at 11940 Palm Drive, at the northeast corner of Palm Drive and Pierson Boulevard. The Assessor’s Parcel Number for the project site is 639-293-029.

APPLICANT / REPRESENTATIVE: Stephanie Bodde / DHS Dispensary PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 22-14 proposing the establishment of a medical marijuana dispensary, with ancillary cultivation not to exceed 99 mature plants in an existing two-story commercial office building on an approximately 0.34 acre (14,810 square foot) site in accordance with Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 5.50 and 7.180.78. The proposed two story facility will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing / manufacturing. The project is lo-

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cated on northeast corner of Pierson Boulevard and Palm Drive in the General Commercial (C-G) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Applicant proposes to occupy and improve an existing commercial building; only interior and cosmetic exterior improvements are proposed and these will result in no significant environmental impacts. In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq, and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of California Code of Regulations, the project may be found to be Categorically Exempt from further environmental review as a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption of Section 15301 of CEQA.On 13 June 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval or denial, or may propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 262 Community Development Department Email: cewing@cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW17-5555 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 07-17); and 2) Development Agreement (DA 05-17)]. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, 13 June 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 07-17, and Development Agreement 05-17 LOCATION: The project is located on the south east corner of Little Morongo Road and Palomar Lane and is within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. The project site is composed of 5 vacant parcels totaling 3.69 gross acres (APN: 665-050-001, 002, 003, 004, 006).

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Din Cultivation / Victor Din PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 07-17 and Development Agreement DA 05-17 proposing construction of two one-story buildings totaling 63,446 square feet as well as associated parking and other improvements .in accordance with Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 5.50 and 7.180.78. The proposed facilities will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing/ manufacturing. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. On 13 June 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval or denial, or may propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.] INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 262 Community Development Department Email: cewing@ cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW17-6666 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 08-17); and 2) Development Agreement (DA 06-17)]. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, 13 June 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240

CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit 08-17, and Development Agreement 06-17 LOCATION: The project is located on the north side of Palomar Lane, approximately 850 feet east of Little Morongo Road, and is within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. The project site is composed of 2 vacant parcels totaling 2.52 gross acres (APN: 665-040-018, 019). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Kim Cultivation / Un Sun Kim PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 08-17 and Development Agreement DA 06-17 proposing construction of a 50,976 square foot building as well as associated parking and other improvements, in accordance with Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 5.50 and 7.180.78. The proposed facility will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing/manufacturing. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. On 13 June 2017, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval or denial, or may propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.] INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during

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regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 262 Community Development Department Email: cewing@cityofdhs.org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW17-7777 June 2, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Desert Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM, at the Carl May Community Center, 11711 west Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California to consider the following matter:

CASES (S): Conditional Use Permit 05-17, Development Agreement 03-17 LOCATION: The project site is located on a 1.26 acre vacant parcel located south of San Gorgonio Lane between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road. The Assessor’s Parcel Number’s for the project are 665-040-010. APPLICANT/ REPRESENTATIVE: MIRO, LLC (Contact: Michael Buono) PROPOSAL: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17 proposing the development of an approximately 35,200 square foot (ft) facility for the indoor cultivation of medical marijuana on a 1.26 acre site in accordance with Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code 5.50 and 7.180.78. The proposed two story facility will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing/manufacturing. The project is located south of San Gorgonio Lane between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The City of Desert Hot Springs encourages interested parties to attend the public hearing, and/ or to comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide testimony and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments that are delivered to the Community Development Department prior to the time of the hearing will be made a part of the public record. Written comments may be sent delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 or sent via email to dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

In the City’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City Clerk requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the Deputy City Clerk a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions regarding this matter or wish to review information for the above-described project, please contact Daniel McVey, Assistant Planner, in the Community Development Department at City Hall, at (760) 329-6411, ext. 258 or sent via email to dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. DSW17-8888 June 2, 2017

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Herbert be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s LOST will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The LOST will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 28, 2017 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Annette L. Isaac, Law Offices of Annette L. Isaac, APC, 1111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 121, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 396-7229 Publish June 2, 7, 9, 2017 DSW17-1103 MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS W AT E R & S E W E R STANDBY ASSESSMENTS On Monday, June 19, 2017 at 3 p.m. the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District will conduct public hearings on its annual water and sewer standby assessments for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which are collected on property tax bills of affected properties. The Board will hear and consider all comments regarding this assessment at this public hearing. These annual assessments finance the ongoing cost of maintaining and operating the water distribution lines and sewer collection lines, which provide water and sewer service access to certain properties and are based upon the proximity of those properties to water and/ or sewer lines. No change is recommended from last year’s assessment criteria. A report showing the proposed assessment and methodology will be available for viewing fourteen days (14 days) prior to the public hearings, at the district offices located at 66575 2nd St., Desert Hot Springs CA, or information may be obtained by calling 760-329-6448 ext.

116. /s/Arden Wallum Secretary, Mission Springs Water District PUB: 5/26, 6/2 DSW17-1088 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702539, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

ASHLEY PENA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: ASHLEY JEAN PENA to Proposed Name: ASHLEY JEAN. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 13, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. 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 4 &5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: May 16, 2017, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1093

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Development Agreement 0416 & Conditional Use Permit 11-16 (Amendment) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in the Carl May Community Center located at 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California to consider the following item: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1708841, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. KAI TUNG CHAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: KAI TUNG CHAN to Proposed Name: JASON KAITUNG CHAN 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at Project Name and Description: A request to amend least two court days before the matter is scheduled the Development Agreement (DA 04-16) and the to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show Conditional Use Permit (CUP 11-16) to allow for cause why the petition should not be granted. If no medical marijuana extraction activities within the written objection is timely filed, the court may grant buildings of a previously approved cultivation project the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING (APN: 665-030-062). The project is located on the a. Date: June 21, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 12, south side of Two Bunch Palms Trail, approximately b. The address of the court is: 4050 MAIN STREET, 1400 feet east of Little Morongo Road and within the RIVERSIDE, CA 92501, County of Riverside 3.a. A General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. Applicant: copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published Ryan Fingerhut DHS Properties Investments, LLC/ at least once each week for four successive weeks We Care DHS ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project following newspaper of general circulation, printed was adopted by the City Council on September 6, in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR 2016. The proposed changes are minor interior WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT changes and do not require any amendments to HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: May 11, 2017, the previously adopted mitigated negative declara- Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 26, June tion. Information regarding the proposed project is 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1090 available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702329, SUPERIOR 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The City of Desert Hot Springs COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canencourages interested parties to attend the public yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF hearing, and/or to comment on the issues being RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. discussed. If you wish to provide testimony and are LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISTIAN & CRYSTAL unable to attend the meeting, written comments MARIE CAMPBELL filed a petition with this court that are delivered to the Community Development for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. PresDepartment prior to the time of the hearing will be ent Name: LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISTIAN to made a part of the public record. Written comments Proposed Name: LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISmay be sent or delivered to the City of Desert Hot TIAN SHAW. Present Name: JAYLEN EDWARD Springs, Community Development Department, CHRISTIAN to Proposed Name: Jaylen Edward 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, Cali- Christian Shaw 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all fornia, 92240. If this matter should at some future persons interested in this matter shall appear before date go to court, court testimony may be limited to this court at the hearing indicated below to show only those issues raised at the public hearing de- cause, if any, why the petition for change of name scribed in this notice, or in written correspondence should not be granted. Any person objecting to delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs at or the name changes described above must file a prior to the public hearing, per Government Code written objection that includes the reasons for the Section 65009. In the City’s efforts to comply with objection at least two court days before the matter the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the Act, the City Clerk requires that any person in need hearing to show cause why the petition should not of any type of special equipment, assistance or be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

City public meeting, must inform the Deputy City NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: June 30, 2017 Time: Clerk a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court meeting. If you have any questions regarding this is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA matter or wish to review information for the above- 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order described project, please contact Nathan Bouvet, to Show Cause shall be published at least once each Community Development Director at City Hall, at week for four successive weeks prior to the date set (760) 329-6411, ext. 250. DSW17-9999 June 2, for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper 2017 of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 OF Miriam Jacques CASE NO. INP1700054 To all Dated: May 4, 2017, Judge of the Superior Court, heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1089 and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Miriam Jacques. A ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702062, SUPERIOR has been filed by Diane I. Herbert in the Superior COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz CanCourt of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diane I. RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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TIFFANY VAZQUEZ MEZA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: TIFFANY VAZQUEZ MEZA to Proposed Name: TIFFANY ARIA XETOLES. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: June 12, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. 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 21, 2017, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1085 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGEL’S MAINTENANCE, 13513 CUYMACA DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANGEL- -MELGAR SOSA, 13513 CUYMACA DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ANGEL- -MELGAR SOSA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707201 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. DSW17-1100 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MG HOLDINGS, 25232 MORNING DOVE WAY, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CLIFTON DAMARCUS SHARPE, 25232 MORNING DOVE WAY, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CLIFTON DAMARCUS SHARPE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 27, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705938 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

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OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1096 BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER NESS AS: RP ENTERTAINMENT, 13525 PALM UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW DR STE 1A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROSALIO- PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 26, June 2, -PLATA, 73906 AVENIDA VERANO, COACHELLA, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1092 CA 92236. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIthat all the information in this statement is true and NESS AS: ‘OLI’OLI, 142 PASEO VISTA CIRCLE, correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of Full name of registrant: ELIEZERBEAUTY, INC., a crime) Signed ROSALIO- -PLATA. This statement 142 PASEO VISTA CIRCLE, PALM DESERT, CA was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County 92260/CA. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. on April 27, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Registrant commenced to transact business under Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705920 NOTICE — the fictitious business name(s) listed above on THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 05/01/2017. I declare that all the information in EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. who declares as true, information which he or A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE RENEE EUNMI PARK, PRESIDENT. This statement FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- on May 5, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706355 NOTICE — RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1095 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIBUSINESS AS: DESERT EYECARE CENTER OF TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE OPTOMETRY, 12010 PALM DR, DESERT HOT RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. of registrant: DR. GREGORY L. MCFARLAND, O.D., SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

P.C., 12010 PALM DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1091 CA 92240. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI04/12/2007. I declare that all the information in this NESS AS: HELPING HANDS RELOCATION, 9880 statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who de- INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Rivclares as true, information which he or she knows to erside County. Full name of registrant: HAPPY FEET, be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DR. GREGORY LLC, 9880 INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA L. MCFARLAND, OD, CEO. This statement was 92503/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIfiled with the County Clerk of Riverside County ABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to on May 16, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706840 NOTICE — above. I declare that all the information in this stateTHIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS as true, information which he or she knows to be FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOHN MICHAEL A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- OWINGS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706943 NOTICE — TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEPublish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1094 MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE NESS AS: AAA MOBILE LOCKSMITH, 12800 RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE FOXDALE DR DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. 92240. Riverside County; 228 S. FIRCROFT ST, SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

WEST COVINA, CA 91791. Full name of registrant: Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1088 JONATHAN ELIYAHU SZEKELY, 12800 FOXDALE DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA. 92240. Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSImenced to transact business under the fictitious NESS AS: HELPING HANDS, 9880 INDIANA AVE business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2017. I UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. declare that all the information in this statement Full name of registrant: HAPPY FEET, LLC, 9880 is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503/ true, information which he or she knows to be false, CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY is guilty of a crime) Signed JONATHAN ELIYAHU COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact SZEKELY. This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

Clerk of Riverside County on May 3, 2017. Peter I declare that all the information in this statement Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares R-201706223 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- as true, information which he or she knows to be NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOHN MICHAEL FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OWINGS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement

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was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706942 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1087 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUNSET CRUISERS, 67885 20TH AVE., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EFRAIN MATA MEZA, 67885 20TH AVE., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed EFRAIN MATA MEZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706923 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1086 APN: 009-600-496-2 TS No: CA05000831-16-1 TO No: 8649561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 23, 2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 5, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Auction. com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on January 2, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-000544, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed

by ANNETTE PYES, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 156 DESERT WEST DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms

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of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $137,789.37 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500083116-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 23, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000831-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 31757, Pub Dates: 06/02/2017, 06/09/2017, 06/16/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-1100

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By Desert Star Staff Top Republicans and Democrats in Congress have called for the $110-billion arms deal Donald Trump signed with Saudi Arabia last week to be reversed. Their primary concern is that the kingdom may use the newest weapons in the Yemen war, they say.

Washington should reconsider the delivery of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) and other sophisticated weapons to the Saudi kingdom, Congressmen Ted Lieu and Ted Yoho, representing the Democratic and Republican camps respectively, said in a letter to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

They argued that it was crucial to understand if the Saudi Air Force, which spearheads the kingdom’s invasion of neighboring Yemen, would be able to use the cutting-edge armaments in their strikes against Shia Houthi militias.

The lawmakers said that in December, the Obama administration suspended “a planned sale of PGMs due to concerns over widespread civilian casualties in Yemen and significant deficiencies in RSAF’s [Saudi Air Force] targeting capabilities.”

“This decision was the result of an internal review launched after the United Nations and a number of human rights organizations documented a series of RSAF airstrikes on civilian targets including hospitals, markets, schools and a large funeral,” the letter stated.

They also urged the Foreign Affairs Committee to press the Trump administration to outline its strategy in the Yemen war and “explain the role that this proposed arms sale would play.”

“We therefore urge the Committee to call a hearing with the Administration, in a closed session if necessary, to obtain critical information pertinent to this PGM sale prior to the 30-day statutory window closing on June 20,” the letter read.

Last week, Trump received a warm welcome in Riyadh, where he held talks with Saudi King Salman.

The arms deal was one of the more visible results for Trump on his first overseas trip since taking office.

For the Saudis, the deal is equally important, as it includes tanks, artillery, helicopters, light close air support, intelligence-gathering aircraft, and air defense

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. © Saudi Royal Palace / AFP systems such as Patriot and THAAD, among other things.

Human rights groups have slammed the deal, expressing concerns that sending the weaponry to Saudi Arabia will only worsen hostilities in Yemen.

“Trump should be urging the Saudis to shift course by abiding by the laws of war and holding those responsible for past abuses to account.

Instead he will effectively be telling them to continue as before and not to worry – the flow of US weapons will not stop,” Kristine Beckerle of Human Rights Watch, said.

“Continued US arms sales to a country that has repeatedly violated the laws of war exposes US officials to legal liability for aiding and abetting coalition war crimes,” she noted.

Other experts suggest that the Saudi kingdom is arming itself against rival Iran. Recently, both regional powers exchanged bellicose statements suggesting that tensions between Riyadh and Tehran will not improve any time soon.

US Senators Chris Murphy, Al Franken, and Rand Paul introduced a joint resolution

of disapproval for the deal.

Employing a provision of the Arms Export Control Act, they hope to block the arms sale to the Saudi Air Force, though it represents only one part of the multi-billion-dollar deal.

On Saturday, Congressman Lieu also introduced a joint resolution to place conditions on all air-to-ground munitions sales to Saudi Arabia. The conditions regard avoiding civilian casualties, facilitating humanitarian aid, and targeting US-designated terrorist organizations such as AQAP and ISIS.

Air Museum Donor Party

Ed & Mona Sher, Karen Miles, and Al Dempsey.

Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Air Museum Held a Donors Party on May 26th to celebrate the brand-new Gen. Ken Miles Hangar that held a RibbonCutting Ceremony on May 27th. This new hangar took only four years from the concept to completion. The hangar adds another 20,000 square feet to the Museum and is climate controlled. It took many donors to create this amazing accomplishment and in such a short time.

The hangar houses 5 of

the largest jets used in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

These planes are rare, and many are flyable. They are the F-86, F-100, F-102, F-104, F-4Phantom II. The F-100 was donated by Al Dempsey, who found the plane and made it flyable. The F-100 is the only plane that is flyable outside of the Air Force Museum. There is the nose of one plane that shows the inside of the working part of the plane. There are the engines of many others. Any Pilot or family of servicemen

Ron and Sherrie Auen, Catharine Reed , Jan Harnik, and Chad Mayes.

Photo by Pat Krause who flew these planes will be awed at the availability and condition of these rare planes.

This hangar includes so much more to see. I was amazed at the Missing POW Bracelet Display and the Wall of Remembrance with photos and dates of service. There are machines available to tell you where each person is on the wall and his service dates.

There is a wall of Vietnam Remembrance Display plus a wall of Presidential photos of Presidents who served in the military. Another wall has

a Presidential Experience Display. There are uniforms worn by Generals and Presidents and individual memorabilia that persons and families have donated.

These are personal items that they treasured enough to share with the public.

There are walls displaying so much information and memorabilia that were donated by Fred Noble, John Nocita, Ed and Mona Sher and more. The walls were empty a week before this donor party and was

put together by wonderful hard working dedicated volunteers. Managing Director Fred Bell and Karen Miles, widow of Gen. Ken P. Miles thanked every single donor and volunteer who made this happen. Karen Miles said the General would be looking down and smiling at this new and fabulous part of the Air Museum. They are planning more exhibits soon.

This is a must-see for families and especially children to see their heritage of flight.

Sanctuary Before Party Fundraiser

L D Thompson, Barry McCabe and David Rothmiller.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Sanctuary Palm Springs held a Before Party Fundraiser for the second residence being established. Designer Christopher Kennedy is donating his service in the design of the remodeling of the home that will house 6 teens. Kennedy said he is working with a lot of vendors to supply needed things like paint for walls and other things needed for this construction. They will be adding another bedroom, making a dining area and transforming an office.

This party was unique in that it had pictures on the walls in each room with items needed for completion like a bed, dresser, Table and chairs, sofa, desks, kitchen items, patio furniture, etc.

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Christopher Kennedy. Photo by Pat Krause

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Sanctuary provides programs to help teens grow emotionally and give them a family home environment with others that are going through the same experience. These are a new ideas and one that should grow all over the U.S. WWW. SanctuaryPalmSprings.org

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