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Queen of the Desert Winner- Vanity Halston in gold costume with dancers in pink dresses and men dancers in back. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 4th annual Queen of The Desert gala benefits Desert Aids Project. The event was held at the Renaissance Palm Springs in the Ballroom.

Over 700 people attended, and the gala was sold out

early as it always has been.

This was a So-Cal Lip-Sync Competition that brought out some of the most well known drag queens in the Desert to show their talents as artists. Emcees were also such well-known artists as

By Desert Star Staff Coachella, CA - Over 50 parents, students and community members addressed the Coachella Valley Unified School District Board to voice their priorities on funding allocations of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).

The funds for the LCFF were secured through Proposition 30 in 2012 and are designated to support high- needs students such as those categorized as English Language Learners, low-income and foster youth.

Since Coachella Valley Unified is at 96% high needs, the District receives a large amount of additional supplemental and concentration dollars to cover these students. (Source: www.fairshare4kids.org)

The Schools Action Team of Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Coachella Valley has been advocating since 2014 for transparency in the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the document that lays out how this additional money will be spent, and to ensure the allocation of funding for Restorative Justice practices through the LCFF. Last year, Restorative Justice practices were allocated about $300,000 of which only a partial amount of the money was actually spent. “There is incomplete information on how the District spends their money. We want there to be a more accountable and

Ethylina Canne and Bella da Ball aka Brian Wanzek.

Six performers vied for the title of 2017 Drag Queen of the Desert, a much-coveted award. Ethylina Canne started the night with a performance of her own. The first part of

the night was the swimsuit competition that showed them in swimsuits in resort wear. Contestants Bellonce Aguilera, Lola, Mayhem Miller, Crystal Champagne, Vanity Halson and Arrival Trampway all gave outstanding

performances. The costumes were fantastic. Some of the artists came on stage with dancers or fellow performers and elaborate costumes that showed they were out to win.

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Community speaks out on funding priorities for the CV Unified School District

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Bianca Rae, gets a Star

Bianca Rae and her dog Jack by her Star., see page 2. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Bianca Rae, Local TV personality, Journalist, Humanitarian and founder of the Bianca Rae Foundation received the 416th Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on June 2nd. Over 100 people attended this star dedication.

Many had chairs that were set up, and others stood or sat by the fountain. Rae said she chose the location of the star because it was one of the first places she visited when she moved here. The Star in located near the fountain and the Sonny Bono Statue

at 149 South Palm Canyon Drive. Rae is the youngest recipient of a Star in the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

Speakers included friends and co-workers from the TV station KESQ, Channel 3. Her parents and sister were there from Chicago. They spoke about their daughter with great pride. Her sister told about their childhood and her dedication to family. Her best friend also spoke about their friendship that has lasted through the years. President of the Palm Springs Walk of Star; Robert Alexander introduced all the

Clown Harpo with Board Member Kathleen Bennett. Photo by Pat Krause.

speakers. Kathleen Bennett, a board member gave Rae a huge bouquet of flowers and a Star Pin. The Miniature star who is usually given did not make the dedication and would be presented later. Proclamations were given designating June 2nd as Bianca Rae Day. Bianca Rae spoke and said she knew as a child she was going to be Bianca Rae and would drop her last name Goutos but she is proud of her last name and her family. She thanked her fellow co-workers as they always have her back and support her. She thanked

all the volunteers who work at her foundation. She planned on being married and had children by age 26, but she said God had a different plan for her. She knew already in second grade that she wanted to be a voice for the voiceless, animals and children. She loves the glitz and glamour of the Red Carpets and interviewing but knew she was put on this planet for more.

Rae created the Bianca Rae foundation to help animals by being adopted, and they transport animals all over the country to no-kill shelters.

The foundation holds a retreat

for middle school kids who started with 100 six years ago and now has over 500 this year. The foundation’s Fun, Hope & Pups, has raised more than $200,000 for local animal organizations. Rae has been given many awards and emcee’s events each week for charities and serves on a lot of local boards in the Desert. Rae speaks at schools and elsewhere to empower young kids. Rae wants to utilize her platform in TV to make an impact for something worthwhile in the Desert.

First Lucie Arnaz Awards at the Purple Room

Judges- Michael Childers, Larry Luckinbill, Lucie Arnaz, Patricia Welch and Martin Wiviott. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The First Annual Lucie Arnaz Awards was held at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. The awards give talented local high-school students a chance to compete and represent the Coachella Valley. Winners have an opportunity to go to the National High School Musical Theater Awards, NHSMTA, that will be held in June. The event was held on May 31st with five judges choosing the winners. The Purple Room donated their restaurant stage for this event.

The judges included singer and actress Lucie Arnaz, Her husband actor Larry Luckinbill, One Night Only producer, Michael Childers, Singer Patrica Welch and Martin Wiviott,

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Contestants, Maverick Carpio. Demondra Martin, William Webster, Hunter LaSalle. Photo by Pat Krause

Musical Theatre University of Rancho Mirage High. These students performed solo songs along with their acting ability for the judges.

This competition was founded in 2009 to elevate the importance of the Theatre Arts in schools.

The program impacts over 50,000 students each year; The NHSMTA gives educational scholarships to deserving young students. This event is also known as The Jimmy Awards named for James M. Nederlander. The students who competed were finalists from their local school’s .

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HOA Homefront – They Won’t Vote!

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Mr. Richardson: I have been a director of a mid-sized association.

About 90% of the homes are owner- occupied. For the last three years we have been unable to obtain a quorum.

Each election we tried three times, but fell just short. As the result we, the last elected directors, continue to serve.

Several months prior to the annual meeting, we seek candidates. We announce the membership meeting in the monthly billing and post signs around

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the pool area, yet continue to fall short of quorum.

Until about 5 years ago, we directors used to walk the community, knocking on doors with spare ballots in hand, encouraging voting.

Then management told us to cease because it violated the Davis-Stirling Act. We have not had a quorum since.

Do you have any suggestions?

N.G, Irvine

association tries repeatedly to amend the bylaws and fails solely due to lack of participation, contact the association’s attorney about filing a court petition under Corporations Code Section 7515(c). Under that section, if “good cause” is shown, a court may dispense with the quorum requirement and approve a bylaw amendment which is in the best interests of the association.

As to campaigning for Dear N.G.: involvement, your manager The long term solution is to was wrong. There is nothing revise the association bylaws to wrong, and much right, with reduce quorum for the purpose the directors trying to “get of board elections. Quorum is out the vote.” Your manager important to ensure important may be misreading the case membership decisions are of Wittenburg v. Beachwalk, made with broad membership a decision published in 2013. support. So, when revising In that case, an association bylaws, I typically set quorum board had been campaigning as 50%, with a drop-down in for a CC&R amendment which quorum to 25% if quorum is proved to be controversial. not met on the first attempt.

The board’s main mistake was Of course, the catch is that a refusing to allow dissenting membership vote is required groups to meet in association to amend the bylaws. If the common area, creating an

unfair decision process. You directors are homeowners also, so campaign, but do not use your position to unfair advantage – such as using information which the members cannot access, or limiting opposing viewpoints or candidates. Your manager can also encourage participation, but never should take a side in association director elections.

Managers who get involved in HOA politics are interfering, and violating their ethics to the HOA. Such behavior should not be tolerated and the manager should be reported to their credentialing organization.

There are some other short term ways to encourage participation. Ask off-site owners to file a “quorum-only” proxy with the HOA. Combine the member meeting with a social event. Form an elections committee to work under the supervision of the Inspectors of Election, to promote participation (NOT promotion any particular candidate).

Have a prize drawing for those who participate.

Someday, hopefully, the Legislature will allow HOAs to use on line voting.

Unfortunately, that option is not possible under current law, and a few years ago the former Secretary of State opposed CAI’s attempt to allow homeowner associations to use on line voting (as can all California nonprofits except for HOAs).

Thanks for your question, Kelly

By Janice Gough It is highly unlikely that investors will match future returns of those in the past 30 or even 100 years. The combination of factors, which caused this growth include low inflation, high global GDP (gross domestic product) growth and higher corporate profits, as revenue from new markets increased the top line. These growth drivers include how Technology helped lower costs, while corporate taxes declined.

Some of those growth drivers, researchers point out, have “run their course,” as recent GDP slowdowns and interest rate declines have shown. An example of how expectations have not yet changed to match the new data, are assumptions of U.S. public pension fund managers, who expect real returns of 8% for a 70% stock/bond portfolio mix.

While the future path of interest rates may increase twice this year, there is an unclear future of how the Fed will react with economic changes. We will not benefit from the declining interest rates of the past that fueled the economy, since the 1990s.

Over the past 50 years, Global GDP growth has been fueled by two factors happening simultaneously; an increase in productivity and employment. This confidence no longer exists, partly due to an aging population. The decline in employment growth will cause a 40% drop in global GDP over the next 40 years, and in the U.S.

platforms are now providing a way for thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve immediate global reach and compete with far larger players.

Thus, flat interest rates, slower global economic growth and lower corporate profits will all affect equity and bond returns.

To understand sound investment principals, it is

important to understand market history and have a clear vision of the future.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. She can be reached by calling (760)251-7724 or (650) 200-8291 or via email: janice@goughfinancialsvcs. com . Contact Janice for a Complimentary review of your portfolio.

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

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This implies that real GDP growth could slow to 1.9% over the next 20 years. The U.S. is currently at 1.2%.

Corporate profits worldwide will be affected by three major trends. First, is new competition from EM (emerging markets), noting that EM companies, often play by different rules, including lower costs and a willingness to accept lower returns.

Chinese firms already make up some 20% of the Fortune Global 500; while U.S. and European comprise 47%.

The second trend is technology and techenabled firms that have reach unprecedented scale in terms of users, customers, revenue and profits. An example of this change is apparent by considering that in 2013, 40% of international call minutes were Skype-to-Skype calls, representing $37 billion of lost revenue for telecom firms.

Robotics will begin to eliminate future jobs.

By 2021, robots will have eliminated 6% of all jobs in the US, starting with customer service representatives and eventually truck and taxi drivers. These robots, or intelligent agents, represent a set of AI-powered systems that can understand human behavior and make decisions on our behalf, as witnessed with self- driving cars.

The third trend affecting corporate profits, especially large-cap ones, is increased competition from small and medium-size companies who are taking advantage of online platforms to achieve scale.

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CA Senior Advocates Descend on Washington to Fight AHCA

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

– On Wednesday dozens of senior advocates from AARP, including a sizable delegation from California, will fan out across Washington to talk to their representatives about opposing the GOP health care bill.

The House version of the American Health Care Act includes a so-called age tax, which means people between 50 and 64 can be charged five times what younger people pay.

Right now it’s capped at three times as much.

AARP California state director Nancy McPherson, who will be at the Capitol this week, says the cost spikes could be ruinous for many older Americans.

“And on top of that, the bill as currently proposed reduces tax credits,” she points out. “So together

those changes could cost an individual up to $13,000 more a year.”

AARP estimates that 840,000 Californians between 50 and 64 buy their insurance on the open market and would be impacted by the age tax.

The Congressional Budget Office scored the latest version of the bill and found it would cause 23 million Americans to lose health insurance.

Under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, people with pre-existing conditions are protected, including 2.6 million Californians between 50 and 64.

But under the AHCA, insurance companies could raise their rates significantly.

McPherson says many would be forced into high risk pools, which she says have been tried before, with a very poor track record.

In California 2.6 million people between 50 and 64 have a pre-existing condition and could see large cost increases under the A.H.C.A. (liljoel/Morguefile) “The coverage you need may not be available or it could be so expensive you wouldn’t be able to afford it,” she points out. “And here’s the kicker: If you have a break in coverage for more

than 63 days, you will be forced to pay your insurance carrier a 30 percent monthly penalty for an entire year.”

The American Health Care Act now is in the U.S. Senate, where members

have said major elements are likely to be changed.

Both Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris of California are on record as opposing the AHCA.

as of the end of March.

Ken Bossong, executive director at the SUN-DAY campaign, said the momentum that’s been gained could be lost because of the latest developments in Washington.

“If anything, it’s clearly more of a problem today,” Bossong said. “And certainly with the Trump administration it’s a serious concern just because there’s not the support that we had just a year ago from the White House for addressing this problem. “ In 2012, a report by the Energy Information Administration predicted the country would see wind and solar power providing 15 percent of total energy by 2035. Bossong said while it’s great that we’ve surpassed that, we actually should be much further along if we want to prevent damage from the changing climate.

He said it can be slowed

on an individual basis.

“Just basic, common sense things like changing light bulbs - it’s one of the easiest, cheapest ways to reduce electricity use and thereby reduce the dependency on fossil fuel-generated electric plants,” he said. “Other simple tasks such as recycling have a direct impact on energy. “ Bossong said solar power is utilized by 1.2 million households in America, either from solar panels installed on rooftops or by homeowners tapping in to nearby solar energy sources.

In 2006 only about 30,000 homes had solar panels.

The cost of renewable energy has come down as well. Bossong said a decade ago it cost $9 per watt of power generated by solar panels. Today, it’s less than $4 a watt.

though we know it’s a fact that 50,000 Americans lose their lives,” he states.

According to the World Health Organization, millions die across the globe each

year due to air pollution, which is the largest contributor to non-communicable diseases such as stroke, cancers, chronic respiratory illnesses and heart disease.

Will Political Climate in D.C. Hurt Solar, Wind Growth?

A record number of Americans have turned to solar energy to power their homes. (energy.gov)

By Desert Star Staff TAKOMA PARK, Md. -- Despite President Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord, Americans continue to embrace the idea of renewable energy.

Forty years ahead of

Environmental Protection Agency predictions, output from renewable energy has doubled, and now nearly twenty percent of electricity in the U.S. comes from renewable resources.

According to the latest

issue of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s “Electric Power Monthly,” energy sources such as biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar and wind accounted for one-fifth of U.S. electrical generation

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – Thousands of Americans die prematurely from air pollution-related diseases associated with burning coal, and a new study from Michigan Technological University says transitioning to solar would save more than 50,000 American lives each year.

Joshua Pearce, the report’s lead author, says investing in solar is more than a public health issue.

“But you also produce electricity that has value,” he points out. “And so, let’s say that we did this as a

truly distributed case, and everybody just put up solar on their roof top – so they were offsetting residential electricity. The American public would make $2 million for every life they saved.”

Pearce says despite the heavy up-front costs of replacing the coal energy infrastructure with solar, estimated to be $1.5 trillion, there’s a good economic case to be made.

Scientists scoured national data for the price of electricity across regions, and found that switching to solar could turn a profit of as much as several

million dollars per life saved.

Pearce’s team tapped geographic data to determine the number of deaths due to coal-powered plants in each state. He argues switching to solar should be a no-brainer, and says – for example – if terrorists killed 50,000 people and said they were going to do it again next year, Americans would go ballistic.

“But instead, if you were part of an industry that we knew was going to kill 50,000 Americans next year – and your motive was simply to make money – we completely let it go, even

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A Reason to be ‘Ticked’ Off About Warm Winter

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. -After a weekend outdoors, you may want to check yourself, your kids and your pets for ticks. The Center for Disease Control is predicting an increase in ticks and the diseases they carry this summer because of a warmer winter.

Experts say in most cases if you can remove the tick within 36 hours of a bite, you’re protected from any illness. Dr. Donald Bucklin, medical director for U.S. Healthworks, said removing the insect is simple.

“The first thing to do if you find a tick is remove it,” Bucklin said. “You don’t have to light it on fire. Just grab it with a pair of tweezers

or a pair of pliers, needlenose pliers, and just pull up. You have to give them a little tug to pull them off, because they’re happy, they want to stay there.”

If you suspect the tick has been on the skin for more than 36 hours, you’re advised to call your doctor who may prescribe preventive medicine in case it was carrying a disease. Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever are common illnesses transmitted by ticks, but doctors are seeing a new, more serious illness: Powassan. Powassan is rare, but can be fatal in 15 percent of cases.

Bucklin said prevention is the best measure.

“Ticks are completely

avoidable. If you aren’t brushing up against tall grass and stuff, you’re not going to get a tick,” he said. “So it’s very avoidable and it’s worth buying a bottle of DEET and using it on your pants and stuff before you go out hiking. “ To protect your pets, consider a tick collar or a flea and tick preventive medication. Dogs are more susceptible to tick bites than are other animals.

In 2016, there were 581 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Tennessee.

There have been 420 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the state since 2000, but experts believe that number is larger because of unreported cases.

There are more ticks in Tennessee this summer because temperatures didn’t drop as much during the winter months. Experts advise precautions. (Karolina Kabat/flickr)

Governor, Most of Legislature Get F on Environmental Report Card

Conservation advocates say the San Pedro River may be endangered by a water bill passed this year, part of the reason most of the legislators received an F on the annual Sierra Club Environmental Report Card.(Wikimedia Commons)

By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX – The Sierra Club’s annual Environmental Report Card is out for 2017

– and Gov. Doug Ducey and most of the Republican majority in the Legislature get a failing grade.

The report singles out a water bill that gives the advantage to livestock interests over

tribes and public lands.

It also pans failed attempts to eliminate the State Parks Board and to legalize snake shot in urban areas.

Sandy Bahr, director of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club, says lawmakers also passed resolutions asking that the federal Clean Power Plan be rescinded and that the Antiquities Act be weakened to make it harder to establish new national monuments.

“Not only are legislators not promoting environmental protection, but they’re actively working against protecting our air, our water, our wildlife,” she states.

Conservative legislators argue that they’re pursuing a pro-jobs agenda.

The report gave A-plus grades to five state senators and 17 state

representatives, largely for beating back a number of anti-environment bills.

Bahr says the most destructive issue isn’t about the environment, per se – the governor signed a package of bills designed to make it harder to get an initiative on the ballot and easier for lawmakers to get around the ones that do pass.

“That really is the main tool that we have available for any kind of statewide change in environmental policy,” she points out. “So making it more difficult and more expensive when it is already difficult and expensive is the absolute wrong way to go.”

Conservation and voting rights advocates are challenging several of those laws in the courts.

PA Businesses Condemn Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord

By Desert Star Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some Pennsylvania business owners say President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement to combat global climate change will damage, not help, the U.S. economy. Trump said the Paris accord would drain billions from the U.S. economy and cost American jobs.

But according to James Spencer, president and chief executive of Everpower, a Pittsburgh-based onshore wind-energy development company, renewable energy, not fossil fuels such as coal, is where current and future economic growth and jobs will be found.

“Job growth in the renewable-energy sector is at least a multiple of five times greater than annual job growth in the United States,” he says. www.desertstarweekly.com

In contrast to Trump administration energy plans, China will be investing $360 billion in renewable energy by 2020, creating an estimated 13 million jobs.

Kjerstin Klein, the owner of Willi’s Ski Shop in Pittsburgh, says the effects of climate change already are being felt.

For most of her business’ 40 years, they could rely on certain weather benchmarks to predict what they needed to order for the coming season.

“That has literally just absolutely been thrown out the window the last couple of years,” she says.

“We can’t rely on any of the numbers, any of the figures, any of the forecasting tools we used to use.”

Spencer believes that in withdrawing from the Paris agreement, the United States as a nation

Renewable energy is generating jobs at five times the rate of overall U.S. job growth. (dfbphotos/Flickr) is abdicating a leadership role in renewable energy.

However, he is optimistic that the states will take the lead.

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the renewable-energy sector, both in terms of wind energy, solar energy, demand-side management - and I expect that to continue,” he explains.

Since Trump announced his decision to withdraw

from the Paris accord, the governors of 12 states and Puerto Rico have committed to upholding the terms and goals of that agreement.

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SD Town a Model of Early Childhood Education’s Power to Unite

Children at M&M Day Care in Huron are among those benefiting from the use of early childhood education to integrate refugees from Myanmar into the community. (M&M Day Care)

By Desert Star Staff HURON, S.D. – The small town of Huron in East Central

South Dakota has become a heartwarming example of how early childhood education can

bring a community together.

Nearly a decade ago, Dakota Provisions began

recruiting refugees from Myanmar to work in its turkey processing plant in Huron.

As the influx of this new population started, Rhonda Kludt, executive director of the United Way in Huron and other members of the community realized they had an opportunity to welcome these immigrants. So the United Way started the Preschool Partnership Program with the local school district and got their children into preschools around town.

“We knew that if those children started their learning experience with other children in the community, they would learn together and grow together and friendships would begin,” she explains.

“And a lot of our existing preschools were not full, they were not at capacity because preschool is expensive.”

United Way made sure every family that wanted their child in preschool was able to afford it and integrated them into the

seven existing preschools and local Head Start program.

Now, Huron looks a lot different than it used to: 46 percent of the town’s school population is culturally diverse.

Kludt says the community has welcomed with open arms the displaced people from Myanmar, and the effort was led in large part by bringing education to the young children of the immigrants.

“When our community is well-educated, it benefits everyone,” she says. “And our board members often say, ‘I want the children living next door to me to have a good education.’”

Kludt adds that it took the work of organizations all around town, and says it’s a model that can be replicated anywhere.

“I’ve often said if a little community like Huron with 12,000 people can do this, any community can do it,” adds Kludt.

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transparent system so that community members can fully engage in the budget decisionmaking process as mandated by law,” said Silvia Paz, Director for Building Healthy Communities Coachella Valley.

“These funds are meant to support students with the highest need to make sure they have the resources they need to succeed. As a parent, I am concerned that the District does not respect us since they are not following through on their commitments and always give us the runaround,” mentioned Sandra Ramirez, parent and organizer with the Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM). The team has worked with several departments at the Coachella Valley Unified School District to design and implement a plan of action. Although there have been some improvements to transparency of funding allocations, there is

still more the group believes the District can be doing.

Officials from the Riverside County Office of Education expressed their concern for the LCAP mentioning that the LCAP is incomplete and would not be approved if submitted after the Public Hearing in it’s current form.

“It is no surprise to us that the LCAP is not meeting the intent of the law. BHC has brought these concerns to the school district on multiple occasions,” said Paz. Research shows that high suspension rates do not improve school climate and increase the chances that students will drop out. In 2015, Bobby Duke implemented a pilot on restorative justice practices providing students with an alternative to school suspensions. At the inception of the pilot the suspension rate was 13.5%. Since then, suspensions have dropped down to 9%. While it is difficult

to identify exactly what caused a decrease in suspensions, many administrators have attributed restorative justice to having a better understanding of what their students struggle with outside of the classroom.

Through restorative justice, teachers and students get

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to know each other, building better relationships that prevent conflict. If conflict does arise, students who make mistakes stay in school, take part in a process in which they come face-to-face with the people they have harmed and develop a plan to make amends for wrong- doing. “I am here today because I care about how the District spends the money that is supposed to be for us. I want my school to be better and I want there to be less fights. We all deserve an opportunity to be in a school we love with teachers that know us and treat us well,” said Juliana Taboada, student at Desert Mirage High School.

A recent survey of voters in the Coachella Valley Unified School District conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) found that voters’ top priorities for LCFF funding are aimed at improving students’ physical and mental

health as well as preparation for the future. Voters also support public reporting of school performance and directing more resources to schools with lower-performing students.

With such positive support coming from community members, the Schools Action Team believes that this is the perfect opportunity for the District to listen and implement the vision community members want to see. Mrs. Ramirez closed with saying, “The Public Hearing for the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) gives the community the power to have a voice in how the school budget funds are invested. Next, we work to hold the District accountable for what they are promising.”

The final LCAP will be voted on June 15, 2017 and will proceed to be approved by the Riverside County Office of Education, date to be determined. www.desertstarweekly.com

Imagine A World Without Alzheimer’s

By Desert Star Staff BEND, Ore., -- Blue Star Coloring (an imprint of Blue Star Press) has taken its mission to inspire wellness through creative expression to a new level with Color Your Mind: A Coloring Book for Those with Alzheimer’s and the People Who

Love Them (published June 4), authored by award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Alzheimer’s advocate Maria Shriver. Shriver’s father, Sargent Shriver, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2003 and passed away in 2011. “When my father had Alzheimer’s, I

struggled to find things that I could do with him. That’s why I created Color Your Mind.” With over six million people living with Alzheimer’s in the United States alone, Color Your Mind is a passion project for Shriver, a resource for caregivers, family, and friends to help to connect with people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Shriver worked with Blue Star Press, a publishing company dedicated to promoting wellness through their stress-relieving books. Together, they sought the expertise of doctors, caregiving professionals in memory-care facilities, and people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s as they developed artwork and activities. “It is hands-down the best coloring book on the market”, claims Peter Licalzi, co-founder of Blue Star Press. “The coloring book market has been saturated for some time now. Color Your Mind reflects our efforts to evolve the space. Each page was created thoughtfully and for a purpose.”

Coloring pages in the book are designed by illustrator Brita Lynn Thompson; these are found alongside activity suggestions and prompts for shared reflection and conversation. Richard Isaacson,

M.D., Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at the Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital notes, “This coloring book fills an unmet need; it can facilitate meaningful time and interactions between people with Alzheimer’s, their family members, and caregivers.” Color Your Mind is entirely unique in that it connects coloring with information surrounding wellness and brain health, with information social connection, nutrition, exercise, and more.

Shriver’s commitment to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease goes far beyond the pages of Color Your Mind. She has also written New York Times bestselling books and produced award-winning films and TV programs that have furthered the public’s understanding of Alzheimer’s. In March 2017, Shriver was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Foundation with their first ever Lifetime Achievement Award. A portion of proceeds from Color Your Mind will be donated to the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.

For more information about the book http://bluestarcoloring. com/MariaShriver

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Advocates Warn Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Economy

By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX – If the American Health Care Act passes, and the Medicaid expansion is wiped out, not only would 400,000 Arizonans lose health insurance - another 62,000 would lose their jobs.

Those startling statistics from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and ASU are the subject of a public forum tonight in Phoenix. The panel will discuss the benefits of funding Medicaid, known in Arizona as AHCCCS. Dr. Lee McPheters, a research professor of Economics at ASU, is one of the presenters. He says slashing AHCCCS would be a disaster for the state’s economy because one in five tax dollars is tied to the federal funds.

“Eventually there’d be a recovery but there’d be a mini-recession in the state,” he says. “Because basically, you’re pulling out something in the range of $3 billion, $4 billion out of the income flow.”

Health care is the state’s

Eighty percent of Medicaid recipients in the AHCCCS program are employed but do not receive health insurance through their jobs. (headz/iStock) largest growth industry, responsible for one in five new jobs in the past twenty years - and 15 percent of the state’s economy according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Supporters of the AHCA say it will bring down

premiums and free people from the government mandate to buy insurance.

The forum takes place at 6 P.M. at the ASU Preparatory Academy in Phoenix.

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“Medicaid not only contributes to jobs but it keeps people healthy so that they can be active members of the workforce so that their kids are healthy and going to school,” he says. “When we have healthy communities, then our economy grows as well.”

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Identifying as creative generates a sense of goodwill. Creativity calls you to initiate new endeavors that respond to all the changes coming your way in terms of work, relationships and how you’re recognized.

Everything is not what we think it is. Observe the world with poise. Tend to health with a focus on proper digestion (probiotics, enzymes, green foods, etc.) and raised vitality.

TAURUS Home sustains your relationship. There’s much to be done at home. What is the larger picture concerning your life, geography, relationships, partnerships? Careful working in the hot sun. You may not be absorbing enough water.

Maintain adequate electrolytes each day. Something challenges you, calling you to consider other realities.

Perhaps it’s your health. Read the Medical Medium’s books.

GEMINI Mercury, your planetary messenger, is in Taurus, calling for illuminating communications with others.

A line of light beams from Sirius streams directly into your heart, unifying polarities, calling you to love (Ray 2) more. Then the twelve petals of your heart open and new revelations come forth. Study Venus, land, soil, gardens,

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greenhouses, communities and neighborhoods.

CANCER Communication may feel hidden away behind veils. You may have a sore throat. You may feel frustration. Those around you may be acting out those feelings for you.

There’s a situation with money.

Whatever you give opens a gate to receiving. Always what we give is returned tenfold - a cosmic law. Is there a wound or hurt occurring? Are your feet painful? Do you feel limited in some way? This will pass.

LEO After too much time with groups you will seek to retreat.

Sitting amidst your Sun are remembrances and emotions from the past calling you to a state of healing and liberating forgiveness. Gratitude follows forgiveness. It’s important to value every person, event and occurrence in our lives. When we do so, a vital life-force flows forth and all restrictions and obstructions disappear.

VIRGO Enter into any new endeavors slowly; resting along the way so your physical body, emotions and mind can get used to new rhythms and realities. You are in a state of change and reorientation. New values and resources emerge from deep contemplation

and considerations. A new eighteen- month cycle is beginning. Are you considering a restructuring of your home environments?

LIBRA You move from being in the world and serving there to the needed comforts of home, attempting adequate time for both. Deep emotions (Pluto) call you home while a sense of wanderlust calls you to travel. Both are of comfort.

Daily life seems veiled, yet happy, with realities evershifting. At times, you’re called in four different directions.

Only the Angels of the Four Directions are consistent. Ask them to accompany you.

SCORPIO Try to be charitable when communicating about other people’s lives, choices and resources. Maintain ethics and kindness within the many variations of reality. Your values have shifted. This is good. Home becomes a place where you seek comfort from the past. A wound seems to come out of nowhere. A return to spiritual resources would help. A return to prayer, to Mass, to church are needed in times of reorientation.

SAGITTARIUS It is good to focus on the value and quality of all your life experiences. You want

to have comfort and ease with money and resources.

Questions appear concerning what you most value. Create a list of values - personal, political, work, education, profession, people. What is of value in terms of relationships and communication? And why? Your “other” self is in need of being discovered.

CAPRICORN An illumination, a fruition, a completion and then a new beginning occurs at the full moon. Do you (like Libra) feel stretched upon a cross, called in four directions? It feels very difficult. Acknowledge all four realities. Place an angel at each of the four directions. Stand at the center of the cross and willingly, intelligently and lovingly work from there. The angels speak these words: purity, dedication, love and service.

They are potencies (powers) to work with. Just for you.

PISCES You sense a new level of work will appear soon, a transition into a greater world. It awakens new states of self-identity and the ability to work with and serve others in greater capacities. The world seeks education and nurturing. You have the qualities needed.

However, you feel a great tension and unease of not being in the right place. Yet you must continue forward.

Something changes soon.

Bravely, mindfully carry on.

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.

AQUARIUS Careful with money. Keep track of it. Neptune’s afoot. Be extra careful with communication.

Use words to help and praise others. Kind words nurture you.

Careful driving. Stay focused.

Each day seems filled with responsibilities, tasks, errands in order to create comfort and nurturance. Attempt to be less strict and more conciliatory.

People will listen more to you with depth and concern when you are kind(er).

Technology Competition: 43 New National Champions Crowned in Winnipeg

By Desert Star Staff WINNIPEG, - On Saturday, Skills/Compétences Canada released the final medal results of the Skills Canada National Competition 2017 (SCNC).

Over the past week, 550 of the most talented students and apprentices from across the country were tried, tested and judged while competing at the RBC Centre

in Winnipeg. The complete list of medalists is available on the Skills Canada Website.

Over 200 medals were awarded to the top industry champions in six skilled trade or technology sectors, including: transportation, construction, manufacturing, information and technology, service and employment. The competitors were evaluated based on

strict industry standards.

“It is an amazing feeling to be crowned national champion in CNC Machining,” said Dallas Duncombe from Winnipeg. “I am so proud to be part of the 2017 Skills Canada National Competition, and I hope that many more young Canadians will get a chance to explore the exciting career options that exist in the skilled trades

Medalists are awarded at the Closing Ceremony of the 2017 Skills Canada National Competition (CNW Group/Skills/Compétences Canada)

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and technology sectors - there are so many possibilities!”

“It was an unbelievable and unforgettable experience at this years Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg, knowing I did my best but not knowing how I finished compared to the other competitors,” said Zach Walsh, gold medal winner in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Nova Scotia. The feeling of winning a Gold Medal was surreal and something I will remember for the rest of my life.”

During SNC, several industry celebrities attended and participated in various Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities alongside approximately 10,000 visiting students from the Manitoba region – the highest attendance to date.

The Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour was on hand to meet with young visitors, tour the event, and speak with young women working in skilled trades and technology careers during a

special panel broadcasted through Facebook Live.

Celebrities included HGTV’s Mike Holmes Jr., Sherry Holmes, Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell, as well as Jeremy Senaris from MasterChef Canada, season three.

Additionally, 31 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 were in attendance as part of their training for the upcoming 44th WorldSkills Competition, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., from October 14 to 19, 2017.

Follow their journey at: www. skillscompetencescanada.com/ en/team-canada. This four-day WorldSkills Competition is the biggest of its kind in the world and considered the pinnacle of excellence in skilled trades and technology training.

The 2018 Skills Canada National Competition will be held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, June 3 to 6.

SCNC is the only national multi-trade and technology event of its kind for young students and apprentices in the country. www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘The Book of Mormon’--On A Mission To Make You Laugh

The Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon” is back in town for an extended run at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the long running “South Park” TV series, wrote the book and lyrics for the show along with Robert Lopez. Lopez, a star in his own right, wrote the music for the Disney smash hit “Frozen,” with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

Remember, “Let It Go?” You will if you have kids.

The songs throughout “Book of Mormon” are zippy, zany and at times a bit “profanity.” But to their credit, and showing that Mormons too have a sense of humor and fun, they took out an ad in the “Playbill: saying “Our version is sliiiightly different.” (Yes, that’s how they spelled slightly.) They continue: “The musical is entertaining. The book? It’s life changing. Get a free copy at thebookofmormon.com.”

The show opens with young elders carrying their book in hand. They sing as they ring imaginary doorbells and introduce us in song to “The Book of Mormon.” Then we meet them again as they are getting ready to receive their missionary assignments.

Gabe Gibbs plays Elder Price and comes to this production directly from Broadway. He is a real charmer in every way.

Young Elder Price has been a star in all of his studies

and is praying that he will be assigned to mission to the people of Orlando—home of Disney World and Sea World.

Alas, no such luck. Instead, he discovers he’s off to Uganda.

Worse, yet, he has been paired with Elder Cunningham (Conner Peirson). How could this happen? However, with a stiff upper lip and plenty of self-pride, he decides to make the best of it. On the other hand, the plump, slightly daffy Cunningham is totally delighted.

Once they arrive in Uganda, the village they have come to save turns out to be a pretty scary place. And so far the other young Mormon elders there have not made even one convert. Worse, yet, there is a fierce General (Oge Agulue) who terrifies the villagers and the elders as well. On the bright side, there is the lovely Nabulungi (Leanne Robinson). Robinson, who hails from East London, has a beautiful singing voice.

She is a charmer and one of the first in her group to want to become a Mormon.

Elder Cunningham is smitten by her sweet ways and her interest in converting. On the other hand, Elder Price is ready to head home to Disney World. Depressed, he drowns his sorrow by drinking at least 8 or 9 cups of Starbucks. A big no-no for a Mormon.

While Elder Price is temporarily out of the picture, Cunningham decides to

By Desert Star Staff Filmmaker Michael Moore is urging White House staff and members of law enforcement to leak information about misconduct in the US government to his new website TrumpiLeaks.

The website contains encrypted messaging services such as Signal, Peerio and WhatsApp for whistleblowers to pass on sensitive data or documents anonymously.

Moore, famous for political documentaries such as ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ and ‘Bowling for Columbine’, has warned that leaking government information “might get dangerous.”

In a letter posted to the site, however, Moore said “we’re running out of time” to oust President Donald Trump from his position of power.

“From the time you opened this letter to the time you get to the bottom of it, there’s a decent chance that our president will have violated the constitution, obstructed justice,

lied to the American people, encouraged or supported acts of violence, or committed some horrible mistake that would’ve ended any other politician’s career (or sent you or I to jail),” Moore writes.

“Donald Trump thinks he’s above the law. He acts like he’s above the law. He’s

Photo by Joan Marcus embellish the Mormon text a bit. Well, a lot actually, as he throws in a little Yoda here, a little Darth Vader, they’re creating a entire new script that leads to conversions— so many, many in fact, the elders from back home come to Uganda to praise them for their amazing success. This complete setup is fruitful soil for laughter and plenty of anxiety for the young missionaries.

There are all sorts of witty song and dance numbers in the show as these diverse young elders discover that success can be worse than total failure. But what happens when the elder elders come

to call in Uganda? Well, there’s one good way to find out. However, if someone is your family might be offended by some risque religious references and humor, best to leave them at home while you come to the Pantages to laugh out loud.

“The Book of Mormon,” at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, runs through July 9th. For tickets and information online go to HollywoodPantages. com or Ticketmaster.com or buy tickets at the boxoffice.

stated that he’s above the law.

“Make no mistake – Donald J. Trump has no intention of leaving the White House until January 20, 2025. How old will you be in 2025? That’s how long he plans to be your president. How much damage will have been done to the country and the world

by then? And that is why we must act,” Moore added. rumpiLeaks also includes an encrypted email address and PGP fingerprint for people to send information whilst obscuring their online identity. Moore advises people providing information via post to use “a mailbox rather than

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This past season the shows at the Pantages have

been great, from the lavish productions of “The King and I” and “An American in Paris” to other highly entertaining musicals that included “Finding Neverland,” “Motown” and “The Bodyguard.” The new 2017-2018 season also sparkles with such hits as Disney’s “Aladdin,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies-The Phantom Returns.”

“School of Rock-The Musical” and the return of 2016’s Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival.”The Color Purple.” To order tickets go to HollywoodPantages. com or call 866-755-2929.

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going into a post office.”

An award winning filmmaker, Moore is a fervent critic of Trump.

In December 2016, Moore launched a scathing attack on the Republican president, claiming that “Donald Trump is gonna get us killed.”

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Soundtracks highlight exotic scores

The recently-issued movie score for “Wheeler” that includes a noteworthy contribution from legendary country music great Kris Kristofferson, a Marvel-ous “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”-related title, and a number of other cinema-minded titles are available now and well worth discovering.

acoustic-flavored Americana.

As a bonus, legendary artist Kris Kristofferson (who appears in the “Wheeler” film) delivers “New Mister Me,” a tuneful pianoanchored gem. Information: VareseSarabande.com.

Title: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 (Marvel Music/ Title: Wheeler (Varèse Hollywood Records) Sarabande Records) You might like if you You might like if you enjoy: ELO, Cheap enjoy: Kris Kristofferson, Trick, Cat Stevens Chris Stapleton Tell me more: Anyone Tell me more: The 2017 who has seen “Guardians of film “Wheeler” chronicles the Galaxy Vol. 2” in theaters the tale of a musician who knows how integral the travels from the small town of winning score from composer Kaufman, Texas to Nashville Tyler Bates is to the onwith dreams of playing country screen action. But even more music. Fans of country music pronounced is the inclusion hit makers such as Tim of select ‘70s rock and pop McGraw will enjoy the material songs to arc of the story. on the first-rate “Wheeler” Indeed, when the Grammysoundtrack, notably the nominated “Guardians of the infectious “Pour Me Out of Galaxy” soundtrack reached This Town,” tender “Rainbow No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Slide” and poignant “Fever.”

200 chart in 2014, it became Singer-songwriter Stephen the first soundtrack album Dorff (Wheeler Lynn Bryson) consisting entirely of previously has delivered a full-range of released songs to top the strong songs that will appeal to chart. The new “Guardians of fans of authentic country and the Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome

Mix Vol. 2” captures the magic of the earlier set thanks to a batch of great songs from a diverse field of artists that film director James Gunn specifically positioned to propel his entertaining script. The use of Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr Blue Sky,” Sweet’s “Fox on the Run,” Cheap Trick’s “Surrender” and Cat Stevens’ “Father and Son” are among the many songs that work well in the film, as well as on the 14-track “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” soundtrack available now. Information: HollywoodRecords.com.

Title: Power Rangers (Varèse Sarabande Records) You might like if you enjoy: Hans Zimmer, Brian Tyler’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Watchmen” scores Tell me more: The burgeoning number of superhero films and hit television series’ has been a boon for great scores.

Listen no further than Brian Tyler’s terrific and powerful symphonic work on “Power Rangers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).” Even if you haven’t seen the “Power

Rangers” film, the haunting “Seek Those Who Are Worthy” and “Confessions,” and tense “Megazord” and “Destiny” will stir your soul. The modern pop/R&B dance tune “Give It All” featuring Vince Staples is also included on the release. Information: VareseSarabande.com.

Title: Bosch (Varèse Sarabande Records) You might like if you enjoy: Hans Karl, Zero 7, Dead Can Dance Tell me more: “Bosch (Music From the Amazon Original Series)” is just a cool collection of 44 tracks that delve into jazz, neo-classical and world music. Kicking off with “Can’t Let Go” by Caught A Ghost, that song swirls and mixes stylings from the ‘60s to modern day. Most of the collection features Jesse Voccia’s stunning work, including the unsettling but lovely “End of Watch” and “Cabin Fever.” “Rodeo” is a particularly interesting piece with a mix of sparse percussion and a pronounced phased effect emphasizing rhythm over the underlying

4th Annual Queen of the Desert Gala

Judges-Maude Chapeau and Dottie Du Bois, Joey English, Ruta Lee and seated are Brad Fuhr and Shann Carr. Photo by Pat Krause Continued from Page 1 The evening had 6 judges to decide the winner.

Comedian Shann Carr, Brad Fuhr, Joey English and Ruta Lee, Les dames Du Soleil; Dottie Du Bois and Maude Chapeau. Dottie Du Bois

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and Maude Chapeau gave a special performance the crowd loved. This duo has raised over one Million dollars for charity during their career as entertainers. Ivana and Aida Cannoli gave a special performance before an intermission. Act two saw

melody. “Kidnapped” mixes acoustic and electronica elements for a thrilling threeminute run. “Bosch” is a soundtrack that truly immerses the listener. Information: VareseSarabande.com.

Title: Their Finest (Varèse Sarabande Records) You might like if you enjoy: Rachel Portman Tell me more: British composer Rachel Portman’s “Their Finest (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” is a beautiful and affecting score that equals her elequent work stretching back to her Academy Award-winning score for “Emma” in 1996 and more recent “The Cider House Rules” (1999) and “Chocolat” (2000). The 19-track score also includes several songs featured in the British film; both “They Can’t Block Out the Moon” and “Will You Go, Lassie,Go” (the latter a beautiful piece featuring actor Bill Nighy) appear on the 35-minute collection. Information: VareseSarabande.com.

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Emcees-EthylinaEthylina Canne and Brian Wanzek. Photo by Pat Krause

the six performers in unusual costumes and distinctive music. The audience displayed their appreciation for these appearances by clapping to the music.

The final special performance was by Pinkie Meringue Shimmer who was June 7, 2017

the Queen of the Desert 2016 audience favorite. The last part on the show was the evening gown competition before the awards were presented. The winner was Vanity Halston, who is now the 2017 Queen of the Desert.

The performers had fans that

would pay to help them win.

All proceeds will go to Desert Aids Project, DAP. They hoped to, Blow the Lid Off, in the monies raised this year.

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Golden Moments at The Golden Door

By Pamela Price The Golden Door in Escondido, Calif, a world-class spa established in 1958 by Deborah Szekely, maintains its coveted reputation as one of the world’s most influential spas. At the Golden Door’s Weekly orientation meeting on a recent cool Friday evening, 30 guests listened to what they could expect during their 7-day, 4-day or 3-day program. The ambiance is infused with Japanese culture

from their Okabashi Sandals to a relaxing body care treatment, Yuzi Elegance Floral Purifier. Even more choices are described on their vast service’s menu such as classes titled Power Pump, Total Barre and Muscle Max to daily mountain hikes ranging from one to five miles. Left in each of the 42 single guestrooms is a tell all guides describing every relevant aspect of this 600-acre sanctuary.

Kathy Van Ness, General

Manager, unlocks even more Golden Door secrets in a guide given to each guest, entitled ‘This is Your Satori Companion ‘. Satori is best described she says as the “Aha” moment, when all suddenly becomes clear.

During a week at the Golden Door, guests can select from a rainbow of optional services, called “Mindful Moments” such Qigong with Spiritual Guide, Advanced Lifestyle Coaching, Emotional Freedom Technique,

Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing and Healing Crystal Sounds.

Other private sessions include Nutritional Coaching and a personal Garden Tour. From head to toe, the Golden Door presents solutions guests can put into action after they leave. Unlike most spas, the Golden Door journey includes a daily massage ranging from Swedish, Aromatherapy or Deep-Tissue in your private guestroom and their legendary herbal wrap. This “longstanding tradition” standing tradition” means linen sheets steeped in a steaming bath infused with hand picked rosemary wrapping you from neck to toe. This treatment is a welcome remedy after invigorating early-morning hikes and the plethora of exercise classes from tap dancing to the Door’s cardio- fitness classes such as Box Club Workout, Cardio Tone and Cardio –Max featuring 3 cycles of 3 intervals using 3 different modes of training treadmill, elliptical, bike.

“The Golden Door delivers results,” says new guest, Karen Kelly. “When you combine their dynamic creatively constructed fitness program with a customized diet and private

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK, -- SiriusXM announced today that The Beatles Channel, the new channel created in collaboration with and fully authorized by The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd., will feature special, exclusive guest DJ sessions with a variety of musicians, actors, celebrities and more—all of whom will host extensive specials playing their favorite Beatles music.

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder will host the first guest DJ session on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel on Friday, June 9 at 5:00 pm ET. The special guest DJ sessions will premiere on The Beatles Channel on Fridays at 5:00 pm ET and rebroadcast throughout the week. Don Henley’s guest DJ session will premiere on Friday, June 23; Ron Howard’s guest DJ session will premiere on Friday, July 14; and Billy Joel’s guest DJ session will premiere on Friday, July 28.

Audio clips from the Guest DJ Sessions on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel: https://soundcloud.

com/siriusxm/sets/guestdj-sessions-on-the-beatleschannel-siriusxm-ch-18 “The Beatles, not surprisingly, have fans that span generations and backgrounds, and now our exclusive new channel will allow them to come in and play their favorite Beatles songs,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. “The artists, musicians, actors, celebrities, and super fans will reveal the songs they love, and the songs that have influenced their lives and their work. What they choose will be a revelation in itself that our subscribers will want to experience.”

The Beatles Channel, celebrating popular music’s most legendary and influential band, showcases all-thingsBeatles with regular and special programming spanning the history-making careers of the band and its members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The channel explores The Beatles’ entire career including their hits and deeper

tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo albums, while also spotlighting musicians who have inspired, and have drawn

inspiration from, The Beatles.

The Beatles Channel presents a curated mix of music tailored to a wide range of Beatles fans,

The organic garden at the Golden Door. Photo courtesy of The Golden Door

access to guest speakers such as Alex Bunshaft, a Californiabased astrologer whose Golden Door workshop series is “Among the Stars” I feel there is never a dull moment here!”

Workshops feature authors and wellness personalities enhanced by theme weeks.

Coming up is a week focused on cooking healthy bringing guests into the Golden Door’s kitchen, it’s set for July 30. “You understand why the Golden Door remains a world-class trail blazing spa,” says Ms. Kelly. Persimmon pudding cake and Tagine of Hirasama Yellowtail aside ( all featured on a recent dinner menu) the Golden Door generates golden moments. I was told several guests have visited the Golden Door over one hundred times, since it opened. That’s no surprise once you have experienced their creatively choreographed program that continues to attract guests from around the world.

along with a variety of regular shows and specials. For a full list of programming go to www. siriusxm.com/thebeatles.

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A soaring musical dramedy revival of “The Spitfire Grill” at NCRT

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic The world of today appears to be in constant turmoil. Culture wars and shooting wars abound here in America as well as on every continent on our fragile planet.

Everyone stares too long and make judgments far too quickly when it comes to the strangers we find in our midst.

We rely on our tribal or family loyalties, the cornerstones and touchstones of a civilized society that at times is necessary but in so doing robs us of enlightenment and the pleasures that comes when societies reach out culturally to one another. Take the metaphor of food, as one example of how we have expanded our gustatory experiences and horizons over the years. Our American melting pot society is filled with success stories where one can see the advantages and possibilities that a diverse society provides.

The current North Coast Repertory Theatre revival production of “The Spitfire Grill”, a musical dramedy written

by James Valcq and Fred Alley with music by Valcq and lyrics

by Alley, is a shining example of the power some ‘outsiders’ can bring to the table or to a community if just given a chance. Intelligently, sensitively and seamlessly directed by Jeffrey B. Moss, with an inspired ensemble cast of actors who can sing (and boy, do they sing) this uplifting and warmhearted musical is just what American theatre audiences need right about now.

The story in short, centers around fiercely independent Percy Talbott (a terrific Aurora Florence), a young, Appalachianaccentedwoman who has just been released from prison.

Percy is looking to find a place for a fresh start in life. While in prison she read a travel magazine about the idyllic, small, rural

town of Gilead, Wisconsin which sounded like a good place to begin her new life journey.

The local Sheriff, young Joe Sutter (Kevin Earley), who is also Percy’s parole officer finds her a job at Hannah Ferguson’s Spitfire Grill, owned by and operated by a force-of-nature earth mother solidly played by actress Devlin.

It’s the only eatery in the town and is frequented daily by loyal residents. The Spitfire Grill has been up for sale for ten years, but has never had any interested buyers. Times have been tough for America’s Midwest economy and Gilead is barely hanging on.

Shelby Thorpe, the wife of the out-of-work local stone quarry foreman Caleb (Kevin Bailey) is a caring, young woman played by Soprano Meghan Andrews, who gently tries to make a home life while at the same time occasionally helping Hannah at the diner.

She endures the frustration of her proud husband Caleb, who resents her time spent at the Grill and her association with Percy. To further complicate matters, Shelby and Percy have become friends.

Post Mistress and town gossip Effy Krayneck, never misses a chance to open the mail before the addressees is nicely played and sung by Maggie Carney who makes the most of her comic relief role as Gilead’s leading gossip and busybody. Also, there is a character called The Visitor who never speaks, but whose haunted eyes speak volumes, is played by Matt Thompson.

And, that’s about as far as I’ll go with spoiler alerts. You will just have to see this splendid musical for yourself.

The real beauty of this production lies in the multitalented ensemble cast with a director who understands how to craft and shape compelling, poignant, comedic, and dramatic moments and performances from pros who

Cast L-R Maggie Carney, Devlin, Kevin Earley, Aurora Florence, Kevin Bailey, Meghan Andres & Matt Thompson. Photo by Aaron Rumley are a joy to watch. Everyone is constantly in the moment.

On- stage chemistry electrifies the entire cast from the minute that Percy comes on stage and sets the tone for all the magic that follows with her song “A Ring Around the Moon”.

The story of “The Spitfire Grill” unfolds over fifteen haunting and poetic songs that conjure up echoes and aural memories of John Denver’s “Take Me Home Country Road” along with Valcq and Alley’s original country/folk musical score that features such numbers as: ‘The Colors of Paradise’ sung by Percy and Shelby, ‘Forgotten Lullaby’ lovingly rendered

by Hannah, and the rousing “Shoot the Moon” by the company that ends act one.

In act two, the numbers

‘Wild Bird’ by Shelby, ‘Shine’

by Percy, and a poignant ‘Way Back Home’ by Hannah, bring the entire company back onstage for another rousing Finale.

The nicest part, at least for me, is that this highly entertaining musical is performed without one f-bomb being hurled from the stage. The musical’s creators substituted soaring music, soulful country lyrics, and sheer talent instead of relying on attention-grabbing street language pyrotechnics to win over its audience. However, in the name of transparency, this musical was written seventeen years ago in 2000.

My, how we’ve changed.

The production is designed

by Marty Burnett, lighted by Matt Novotny, with costumes by Elisa Benzoni, and sound design, by Chad Lee Thymes. The excellent

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musical accompaniment is headed by musical director Alby Potts on keyboard, guitar/ mandolin by Nikko Nobleza, violin by Catherine Gray, and cello by George Spelvin (that great old theatrical name). In the new and emerging discipline of projection design, Aaron Rumley is right on the money; not too many just the right amount to set the tone and enhance the moods. If I were to mention that some of the song lyrics were a wee bit too repetitious and went on too long, it would probably give my age away.

So I won’t. But the soring voices of the company made me forget all that repetition.

“The Spitfire Grill” performs at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, through June 25, 2017. Don’t Miss It!

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By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK, - Trump Hotels announces the continued expansion of its hotel portfolio with the launch of its new midscale brand, American IDEA, a concept rooted in local history and neighborly service.

American IDEA hotels will be an alternative, for both guests and hotel developers, looking for an answer to

the run-of-the-mill offerings currently in the midscale space. Its properties will be places to relax, to have fun and to experience gracious hospitality. Guests will enjoy local flavor and genuine service in an environment that pays respect to the unique culture of each destination.

Trump Hotels currently has three agreements signed for American IDEA properties

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. – Fifteen retired admirals and generals have signed a report arguing that the U.S. should protect its national security by taking the lead in advanced and renewable energy.

Retired Vice Admiral and vice-chairman of the CNA’s Military Advisory Board, Lee Gunn, says the timing’s just a coincidence days after President Trump said he wants to leave the Paris climate accord.

But Gunn says it is vital for U.S. economic, diplomatic and military standing that we take a leading role in the transition to wind and solar power. He says if we don’t, we risk letting other countries erode our superpower status.

“China is in the first position, the European Union as a block is in the second position, and the U.S. has

surrendered leadership,” he says. “I don’t think that means for a moment that we have to stay there.”

When announcing his decision, one of President Trump’s central arguments was that the Paris agreement weakens U.S. employment and economic strength. But 1,100 companies, including energy giants such as ExxonMobil, have publicly stated that they favor staying in the accord.

The report argues that as advanced energy expands in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and other areas, the nation exporting the technology enjoys much greater influence, as well as more job growth at home.

By comparison, retired Navy captain and lead author Leo Goff says fossil-fuel exporters have a leverage to bind consuming countries that haven’t made the switch.

By Desert Star Staff Louisiana congressman Clay Higgins is appealing to “Christendom” to “hunt down” and kill anyone suspected of being an “Islamic radical.”

The Republican politician made his comments in response to Saturday’s terror attack in London which left seven people dead and another 48 injured.

“The free world... all of Christendom... is at war with Islamic horror,” Higgins, a former law enforcement officer, posted

on Facebook on Sunday.

“Not a single radicalized Islamic suspect should be granted any measure of quarter. Their intended entry to the American homeland should be summarily denied,” Higgins said. “Every conceivable measure should be engaged to hunt them down. Hunt them, identify them, and kill them. Kill them all. For the sake of all that is good and righteous. Kill them all.”

The post is accompanied by a photo from the scene of the attack on London

in the Mississippi Delta area.

The Hotel Group also confirmed Cleveland, Miss. as the first location for its highlyanticipated, upscale SCION hotel brand, announced last year. The property, owned

by Chawla Pointe, LLC. and named SCION at West End, will be a multi-faceted hospitality campus which will include approximately 100 rooms, suites and extended

stay accommodations; a 6,000-square foot spa and fitness center; a 5,000-square foot event hall; two acres of outdoor festival space and multiple entertainment outlets including two fullservice restaurants.

The SCION brand is a four-star, lifestyle brand that is forward-thinking and designed to connect and engage guests and others with compelling spaces and a strong sense of community. The brand will deliver locally relevant, meaningful and sought-after experiences to those looking for a sense of connection during their travels as well as when they return home.

“Trump Hotels is recognized for unparalleled service, meticulous attention to detail and iconic properties in world-class destinations,” said Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danziger. “While we will continue in pursuit of this mission for our luxury Trump Hotels brand, we look forward to leveraging our expertise

and experience across the various segments of the hotel business and bringing our trademark hospitality to many more guests, owners and markets across the nation.”

He continued, “We are so fortunate to partner with Dinesh and Suresh Chawla, two dynamic and highly accomplished hoteliers who work with a variety of brands.

Their family has managed each one of their hotels for over 30 years but they have chosen us to manage SCION at West End. We are honored, and we look forward to a very successful relationship.”

“We are proud to work with the Trump Hotels team to bring the very first SCION hotel experience to life,” said Dinesh Chawla, CEO, Chawla Pointe, LLC. “The team has been incredibly responsive and creative, and as our partners, they have been invaluable resources for us. We are thrilled to bring this exciting project to the Mississippi Delta area.”

Report Cites Advanced Energy as a National Security Issue

Some retired admirals and generals are arguing that the switch to renewable energy is a national security issue. (Pixabay) “International tethers that may not be in our best interest,” he says. “Russia is positioning itself to fill a lot of those needs, as is Iran and others that don’t necessarily hold our values.”

As Gunn puts it, we can do a lot for ourselves by embracing the newer

energy technologies.

“And it’s important that we lead rather than follow,” he adds. “When you’re riding in a car, you haven’t got much control. But when you’re driving, you can determine the direction and the speed.”

The CNA’s Military Advisory Board is a national

security research group often seen as close to highranking service leadership. It’s releasing the report Tuesday.

Active-duty military officers tend to shy away from taking political positions, but sometimes they will let retired officers speak for them.

Bridge. It shows a man with canisters strapped to his body lying on the ground.

He also has a message for other nations: “Not one penny of American treasure should be granted to any nation who harbors these heathen animals.”

Higgins’s statement was shared more than 1,800 times and has attracted more than 2,500 comments – many of them harshly critical of Higgins. Misty Johnson said: “Wow, you are no better than a terrorist. I’m more afraid of

people like you than a refugee who was vetted for two years by seven Intel agencies.”

Fay Bowen said: “This is the equivalent of the sentiments against Jews, in Nazi Germany!”

Higgins told The Washington Post that he’s surprised that his message was interpreted by some as hateful or an indictment against Islam. He said he didn’t view the post as controversial at all.

Higgins was elected last December. Shortly after taking his seat in the

House of Representatives he said: “Radical Islamic horror has gripped the world and...unbelievably...been allowed into our own nation with wanton disregard.”

The three London assailants were shot dead by police following the knife and vehicle attack. It was the third terrorist incident in the UK in the last three months. A total of 33 people have died in the attacks and more than 200 people have been injured.

Congressman wants ‘Christendom to hunt down radical Islamic horror’

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Police show black drivers less respect than white drivers

By Desert Star Staff New research drawn from hundreds of police stops finds officers are less respectful to black drivers than they are

to white drivers. The study was based on almost 200 hours of footage recorded

by California officers.

Shocking police body-cam

footage of shootings and other violent incidents is the source of outrage but a new study, which looks at hundreds of hours of the footage, finds black people are also treated differently during more mundane interactions with police.

“Routine traffic stops are not only common, they are consequential, each an opportunity to build or erode public trust in the police,” the study’s researchers say in the abstract.

“Indeed, some have argued that racial disparities in perceived treatment during routine encounters help fuel the mistrust of police in the controversial officer-involved shootings that have received such great attention.”

The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looks at

By Desert Star Staff Two people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized in central Georgia in recent days as state law enforcement agencies begin investigations into a rash of overdoses from what may be the drug Percocet.

In the past two days or so, first responders have answered overdose calls in Albany, Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins around the counties of Houston and Bibb, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said, according to the

Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Emergency responders have used “massive doses” of Naloxone, a drug that counteracts opioid overdoses, to treat those who ingested the ‘yellow pills,’ GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said.

Bibb County coroner Leon Jones confirmed that two deaths occurred from pill overdoses since Sunday, WMAZ reported.

The number of people affected by the pills could rise, Miles said.

Patients have reported

purchasing ‘yellow pills’ believed to be Percocet, though the lethal substance in the drugs has yet to be identified, the Department of Health said, according to WMAZ. Percocet contains acetaminophen and the opioid oxycodone, and is used to ease severe short-term pain.

The GBI, local law enforcement and the Georgia Department of Public Health are investigating the overdoses.

The opioid crisis in America has pushed overdose-death statistics to new heights in

By Desert Star Staff MENLO PARK, -- When it comes to landing a job, what you say to a prospective employer may sometimes be less important than how you say it. In a recent survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam, senior managers said 30 percent of candidates display negative body language during interviews.

Respondents identified eye contact as the most telling nonverbal cue when meeting with applicants, rating it a 4.18 on a scale of one to five (with five indicating the highest significance). This was followed by facial expressions (3.96).

Senior managers were asked, “On a scale of one (not much) to five (a lot), how much do the following nonverbal cues tell you about a candidate during an interview?” Their responses: Eye contact 4.18 Facial expressions 3.96

Posture 3.55 Handshake 3.53 Fidgeting/habitual movements 3.33 Hand gestures 3.03 View an infographic of the survey findings.

“Providing thoughtful responses and asking intelligent questions carry a lot of weight during a job interview, but your body language can also speak volumes,” said Brandi Britton, a district president for OfficeTeam. “Candidates need to do everything they can to increase their chances of receiving an offer — and that includes avoiding negative and distracting nonverbal behaviors.”

OfficeTeam offers job seekers five tips for putting their best body language forward during interviews: 1. Get hands-on. Aim for a handshake that’s firm, but doesn’t crush the recipient. Limit the duration to a few seconds.

2. Break out of that slump. Subtly mirror the interviewer’s body language and posture. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly to show engagement and confidence.

3. Put on a happy face. A genuine smile demonstrates warmth and enthusiasm.

Conduct a mock interview with a friend to find out if you’re unwittingly sending negative nonverbal cues.

4. Keep your eyes on the prize. Maintain regular eye contact during the meeting, but look away occasionally. Staring may be perceived as aggressive.

5. Don’t fidget. Resist the urge to shake your legs, tap your fingers or twirl your pen.

It’s fine to use hand gestures, as long as they’re not distracting.

Keep your arms uncrossed to appear more open and receptive. Source: OfficeTeam

183 hours of body-cam footage taken during 981 routine traffic stops by 245 different Oakland Police Department officers in April 2014.

The data reveals that white people are 57 percent more likely to hear an officer make more respectful utterances, such as an apology for being stopped. Whereas, black people were 61 percent more likely to hear less “respectful” commands, such as “hands on the wheel.”

Officers tended to speak less respectfully to black drivers “even before the driver has had the opportunity to say much at all,” the researchers found, meaning it’s unlikely that the drivers provoked the officers. It was also found that the severity of the offense had little effect on the officers’ level of respect.

The racial disparity

occurred regardless of the race of the police officers involved.

Lead author of the study, Rob Voigt, from the linguistics department at Stanford University, said it’s worth investigating if this different treatment occurs in other communities across the US. “At the very least this provides evidence for something that communities of color have reported, that this is a real phenomenon,” he said to CNN. “We have found that police officers’ interactions with blacks tend to be more fraught, not only in terms of disproportionate outcomes (as previous work has shown) but also interpersonally, even when no arrest is made and no use of force occurs,” the researchers concluded.

recent years. In February, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that drugoverdose deaths quadrupled in five years to 52,404 in 2015.

Heroin-related deaths also spiked in that time period, going from 3,036 in 2010, an 8 percent share of all overdose-related deaths, to 12,989 in 2015, a 24.3 percent share of all overdose-involved fatalities, the NCHS found.

Overdose fatality rates increased for all age groups in the last 15 years, with deaths of those aged 55-

64 making up the greatest percentage increase (4.2 per 100,000 in 1999 to 21.8 in 2015), the NCHS reported.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this year that the five leading causes of death in the US – cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, heart disease, stroke and unintentional injuries, including overdoses – more acutely impact rural areas of the US, such as central Georgia, as opposed to urban communities.

‘Yellow pills’ cause mass overdose in Georgia, police say

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WAYNE NANI, 68287 MADRID ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234. 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 TERRY WAYNE NANI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707375 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).

Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5133 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Miriam Jacques CASE NO. INP1700054 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Miriam Jacques. A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Diane I. Herbert in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diane I. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THAT’S MY DOG!, 557 S EL CIELO RD #36, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: FRANK DAVID WHITE JR, 557 S EL CIELO RD #36, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. 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 FRANK DAVID WHITE JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 22, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707080 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). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5136

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 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 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL PRO WINDOW CLEANING, 9611 BROOKLINE AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 11 BING CROSBY RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: MATTHEW SEAN BLANCHARD, 9611 BROOKLINE AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CS 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/20/2017. 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: MATTHEW SEAN BLANCHARD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707333 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5131

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CVHS BOOSTER CLUB, 83-800 AIRPORT BLVD, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County; 81-359 THISTLE WAY, INDIO, CA 92201.

Full name of registrant: MIRANDA ANITA COXORTIZ, 81-350 THISTLE WAY, INDIO, CA 92201; MARIE HERNANDEZ CHRISTINA, 83-445 AGUA BLANCA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOICATION-OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP . 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 MIRANDA ANITA COX-ORTIZ, TREASURER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707371 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSI- AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, NESS AS: REJUV LASER SPA, 40573 MARGARITA 28, 2017. DSW17-5130 RD #J, TEMECULA, CA 92591. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: SDBODYCONTOURING, A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MEDICAL CORPORATION, 8690 CENTER DRIVE, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING LA MESA, CA 91942/CA. Business is conducted BUSINESS AS: BALLEY TRANSPORT, 19826 by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to COTTONWOOD RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA transact business under the fictitious business 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: name(s) listed above on 11/2016. I declare that all VICTOR DANIEL BALLEY, 19826 COTTONWOOD the information in this statement is true and correct. RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business (A registrant, who declares as true, information is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . Registrant has not which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a yet begun to transact business under the fictitious crime). Signed: CHARLES J. SAROSY, PRESI- business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the DENT. This statement was filed with the County information in this statement is true and correct. (A Clerk of Riverside County on May 25, 2017. Peter registrant, who declares as true, information which Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

R-201707283 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- Signed VICTOR DANIEL BALLEY. This statement NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE on May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707189 NOTICE — BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUS T BE FILED THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEIN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIPROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE 2017. DSW17-5135 RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5129 NESS AS: VT CONSULTING, LLC, 11284 DEMARET DRIVE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Riverside FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE County. Full name of registrant: VT CONSULTING, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSILLC, 11284 DEMARET DRIVE, BEAUMONT, CA NESS AS: POLYLYRIC PRESS, 12995 DEODAR 92223/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

LIABILITY COMPANY . Registrant has not yet Riverside County. Full name of registrant: POLYbegun to transact business under the fictitious LYRIC, INC., 12995 DEODAR AVENUE, DESERT business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is coninformation in this statement is true and correct. (A ducted by: CORPORATION . Registrant has not registrant, who declares as true, information which yet begun to transact business under the fictitious he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the Signed VITALY- -TELISHEVSKY, PRESIDENT. information in this statement is true and correct.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk (A registrant, who declares as true, information of Riverside County on May 15, 2017. Peter Al- which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a dana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. crime). Signed ERIC MICHAEL BORGERSON, R-201706776 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2017.

FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS No. R-201707358 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN2017. DSW17-5134 OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 28, 2017. DSW17-5128 NESS AS: MANFRIDAY MANAGEMENT, 68287 MADRID ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TERRY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING

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BUSINESS AS: TG COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 78290 DESERT FALL WAY, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County; 42215 WASHINGTON ST. #A303, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: THOMAS GLEN GOTTBERG, 78290 DESERT FALL WAY, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/09/09. 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: THOMAS GLEN GOTTBERG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 24, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707261 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017. DSW17-5127

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BUSINESS AS: DESERT MARKET, 12285 PALM DRIVE #103, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KARNAIL SINGH RANDHAWA, 9551 LIDO COURT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2015. 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: KARNAIL SINGH RANDHAWA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 26, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705862 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). Pub May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2017. DSW17-5115

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE TELECOM GROUP, 72088 NORTHSHORE SUITE A, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County; 1200 ARTESIA BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254. Full name of registrant: SANDLER PARTNERS, LLC, 1200 ARTESIA BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/1/2013. 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: JACK PAUL BALDWIN II, MANAGING MEMEBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 12, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706716 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). Pub May 17, 24, 31, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE June 7, 2017. DSW17-5114 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHRISTEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AND REALTY SERVICES, 2591 WILDCAT LN, RIV- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of ING BUSINESS AS: HIGHROAD CONSULTING registrant: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN, 2591 WILDCAT GROUP, 12155 PALM DR. SUITE C, DESERT LN, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Business is conducted HOT SPRINGS, CALIOFRNIA 92240. Riverside by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to trans- County; P.O. BOX 943, DESERT HOT SPRINGS act business under the fictitious business name(s) CALIFORNIA 92240. Full name of registrant: THE listed above on 3/23/2015. I declare that all the G CAR COMPAINES, LLC, 12155 PALM DR. information in this statement is true and correct. (A SUITE C, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA registrant, who declares as true, information which 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced Signed: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN. This statement to transact business under the fictitious business was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County name(s) listed above on 3/1/2017. I declare that all on May 15, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County the information in this statement is true and correct.

Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706772 NOTICE — (A registrant, who declares as true, information THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS crime). Signed: RYAN ALEXANDER FINGERHUT, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. COO. This statement was filed with the County A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Riverside County on May 1, 2017. PeMUS T BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING ter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO- No. R-201706145 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTICOMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub May FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017. DSW17-5123 STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON BUSINESS AS: DETAIL GARAGE 760 AUTO LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS BODY, 45480 COMMERCE ST STE 4, INDIO, CA AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 17, 24, 31, 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: June 7, 2017. DSW17-5113 JUAN- -GUERRA-AYALA, 33925 CATHEDRAL CYN DR., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING menced to transact business under the fictitious BUSINESS AS: QUANTUM HOME, 12300 DAVE business name(s) listed above on Sept 08, 2015. AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. RiverI declare that all the information in this statement side County. Full name of registrant: QUANTUM is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as EVOLUTION LLC, 12300 DAVE AVE, DESERT true, information which he or she knows to be false, HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is is guilty of a crime). Signed: JUAN- -GUERRA- conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. AYALA. This statement was filed with the County Registrant has not yet begun to transact business Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017. Peter under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. I declare that all the information in this statement R-201705817 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS true, information which he or she knows to be false, FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE is guilty of a crime). Signed GREG- -MENDONCA, OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS MANAGER. This statement was filed with the BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUS T BE FILED County Clerk of Riverside County on May 1, 2017.

BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN No. R-201706138 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS 14, 2017. DSW17-5122 STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON NESS AS: EMPIRE REAL ESTATE, 1111 DESERT LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS FALLS PARKWAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 17, 24, Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PATRICK 31, June 7, 2017. DSW17-5112 JOSEPH GILLESPIE, 40376 CORTE SANTA IRENE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: INDI- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: VIDUAL . Registrant has not yet begun to transact 95516571 Trustee Sale No.: 82005Loan No.: business under the fictitious business name(s) listed 399124725 APN:639-212-018-0 YOU ARE IN above. I declare that all the information in this state- DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares 8/8/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROas true, information which he or she knows to be TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A false, is guilty of a crime). Signed PATRICK JOSEPH PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF GILLESPIE. This statement was filed with the County THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Pe- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File On6/29/2017at9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPENo. R-201706908 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS CIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 8/12/2013 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE as Instrument No. 2013-0392826 in book N/A, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- page N/A of official records in the Office of the TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Recorder ofRiversideCounty, California, executed FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS by: MARTHA IBARRA, A SINGLE WOMAN, as STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE Trustor DAVID O. CLARK, TRUSTEE OF THE DMA USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CORP. 401K PROFIT SHARING PLAN FBO DAVID NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- O. CLARK, as BeneficiaryWILL SELL AT PUBLIC OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5120 or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE savings and loan association, savings association, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the NESS AS: ESPINOZA’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, Financial Code and authorized to do business in 64065 MOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, this state). At: In front of the Corona Civic Center, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of regis- located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, Riverside trant: JOSE FRANCISCO GONZALES ESPINOZA, County, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed 64065 MOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . in the property situated in said County, California Registrant has not yet begun to transact business describing the land therein: LOTS 48 AND 49 IN under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. BLOCK “P” OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS TRACT I declare that all the information in this statement is NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, information which he or she knows to be false, is AS SHOWN BY MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 20, guilty of a crime). Signed JOSE FRANCISCO GON- PAGE 74 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE ZALES ESPINOZA. This statement was filed with the COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The property heretofore County Clerk of Riverside County on May 10, 2017. described is being sold “as is”. The street address Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File and other common designation, if any, of the real No. R-201706594 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS property described above is purported to be:66455 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE 5TH STREET, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240. The YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- incorrectness of the street address and other comTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS will be made, but without covenant or warranty, STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5117 the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed Trust, to-wit: $141,250.30 (Estimated) Accrued FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of and additional advances, if any, will increase THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING interest this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BJ’S CLEANING SERVICES, 84460 LINDA AVE., COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JANET- -CECENA ARVIZU, 84460 LINDA AVE., COACHELLA, CA 92236. 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 JANET- -CECENA ARVIZU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 22, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707093 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). Pub May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017. DSW17-5126

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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. Date: 6/1/2017 California TD Specialists, as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usa-foreclosure. com CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

“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 on 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 the outstanding lien 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 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 714-277-4845, or visit this internet Web site www.usa-foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.#82005.

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.” FEI # 1077.0071306/07/2017, 06/14/2017, 06/21/2017.

DSW17-5137 APN: 363-422-006 PLEASE BE ADVISED, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE: Creditor Association: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation Recorded Owner: Jose L. Diaz and Beatrice A. Diaz Property Address:21 Del Brienza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Mailing Address: 619 Calle Cuesta, Watsonville, CA 95076 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사 항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED , AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation(“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on February 4, 2016, as File/Page No. 2016-0048519, and any amendments,of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on May 17, 2016, as File/ Page No. 2016-0199849, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 21 Del Brienza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, The record owner of which is Jose L. Diaz and Beatrice A. Diaz, ( “Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE5715. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $35,456.58. 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 visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfofor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-00246-1. 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. May 26, 2017. Pub May 31, 2017, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5125 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131118 Title No. 3192731 NOTE: THERE IS

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A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/1996.

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 06/21/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/01/1996, as Instrument No. 158045, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by John S. Tinker and, Cecilia Tinker, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 -Auction.com Room. 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 641-204-002-7.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13280 Caliente Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. 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 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: $67,925.47. 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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 5/18/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832.

The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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: 131118. 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. A-4620933 05/31/2017, 06/07/2017, 06/14/2017. dsw17-5124

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cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): MARIA V. SANDOVAL, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND STEPHANIE ESPINOZA, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 07/11/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0259198, of Official Records of RIVERSIDE County, California. Date of Sale: 06/21/17 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 84353 REDONDO SUR, COACHELLA, CA 92236 Assessors Parcel No. 603-561-029-8 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 $231,615.78. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7367.23957.

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 19, 2017 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Candice Yoo, Authorized Signatory 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92606 866387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SANDOVAL, MARIA V and ESPINOZA, STEPHANIE ORDER # 7367.23957: 05 /24/2017,05/31/2017,06/07/2017. DSW17-5121

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common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64870 LA COSTA COURT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 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 $191,040.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276580 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0308236 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/24/2017, 05/31/2017, 06/07/2017.

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83432 SAN REY DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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 $386,894.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276471 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0308117 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/24/2017, 05/31/2017, 06/07/2017.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7367.23957 Title Order No. NXCA-0251718 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/07/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,

TSG No.: 170028298 TS No.: CA1600276580 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 661-252-006-6 Property Address: 64870 LA COSTA COURT DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/02/2004. 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 06/21/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/22/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0479388, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: MICHAEL DOOLEY, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 661-252-006-6 The street address and other

TSG No.: 170028334 TS No.: CA1600276471 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 767-613-003-1 Property Address: 83432 SAN REY DRIVE COACHELLA, CA 92236 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/03/2007. 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 06/21/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/09/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0445282, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: MARK ALLEN GREEN, A SINGLE MAN, ERNEST DAVID CHARTRAND, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 767-613-003-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:

Loan No.:1658OTHER: 95516479-55 FILE:8290 JANA.P. NUMBER: 603-525-002-1Multi language summary will be attached to mailings and posting.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATEDMarch 15, 2016. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that STATEWIDE RECONVEYANCE GROUP INC., DBA STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE SERVICES, as trustee, or successor trustee or substituted trustee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed bySamuel Uribe Dominguez, Jr., A Single ManRecorded on 03/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0121414in Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 02/10/2017, in Book , Page, as Instrument No. 2017-0061836of said Official Records, WILL SELL on06/15/2017 at: IN THE AREA IN THE FRONT OF 849 W. SIXTH ST, CORONA, CA at9:00 AMAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described:As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Declarationpursuant to applicable sections of the California civil code including, 2923.5 and/or 2923.55 et seq., and the California Home Owner’s Bill of Rights was

KMIR News Staff Salton City, CA -El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a man suspected of smuggling heroin and cocaine Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m., when a 22-year- old man approached the checkpoint in a white 1991 Chevrolet Pick-up. Prior to reaching primary inspection, a Border Patrol canine detection team alerted to the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Agents referred the man to secondary inspection for further examination. Upon

further inspection, agents found concealed in the truck’s fuel tank. Twenty packages tested positive for cocaine, two packages tested positive for black tar heroin, and six packages tested positive for Mexican brown heroin.

The total weight of the cocaine was 25.39 pounds with an estimated street value of $380,850. The black tar heroin totaled 1.97 pounds in weight with an estimated street value of $21,670, while the total weight of the Mexican brown heroin was 3.45 pounds with an estimated street value of $32,775.

The man, a United States

Citizen, vehicle, and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for further investigation.

Since fiscal year 2017, which started Oct. 1, 2016, El Centro Sector has seized more than 140.29 pounds of

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recorded with the Notice of Default referenced above. The lender has declared this is not a covered loan. PLEASE NOTE: SALE FUNDS MUST BE IN CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE TO STATEWIDE. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84120 Avenida Europa, Coachella, CA 92236The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $181,923.31. 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.Dated: 05/11/2017STATEWIDE RECONVEYANCE GROUP INC., as said Trustee DBA STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE SERVICES 809 BOWSPRIT RD., #105 CHULA VISTA, CA, 91914 (619)942-2576www.innovativefieldservices.comphone/fax 1-949-860-9155. By: Janet (Edwards) Juarez, Trustee Sale Officer. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency, by the Lender, should you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through a bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan, in which case, this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real and/or personal property as applicable. Sale information may be obtained, when available, atwww.statewiderecon. comFor the most accurate and up to date information, you must attend the sale. Hold harmless applied to Statewide, its employees and/or agents.

Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition. Sale funds must be in cashier’s check(s) payable to Statewide. Should the Trustee deem they are 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 other recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the funds paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Lender/Mortgage Holder and/or the Trustee. We are assisting the Lender in the collection of a debt and any information obtained, whether received orally or in writing, may be used for that purpose. 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, call www.innovativefieldservices.com / statewideforeclosures@gmail.com / 619-942-2576 or fax 619-698-4912 or visit the internet website at www.statewiderecon.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case. 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 determine sale results and/or postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (IFS# 23030 5/24/17, 05/31/17, 06/07/17). DSW17-5117

Border Patrol Arrest Man Suspected of Smuggling Cocaine and Heroin

heroin and 449.76 pounds of cocaine. Source: KMIR

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Trump seeks to privatize US air traffic control system

By Ken Thomas WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Monday that the nation’s air traffic control system needed a modern makeover and urged Congress to approve a privatization plan that he said would increase safety and reduce wait times for passengers.

Dismissing the current system as an anachronism, Trump said the air traffic control operations needed to be separated from the Federal Aviation Administration, an approach that U.S. airlines have long championed. But opponents worry that the plan, which would require congressional approval, will give too much power to the airline industries.

“We live in a modern age yet our air traffic control system is stuck, painfully, in the past,” Trump said, noting the FAA had been working to upgrade the system for years.

“But after billions and billions of tax dollars spent and the many years of delays, we’re still stuck with an ancient, broken, antiquated, horrible

system that doesn’t work.”

Trump added with a touch of humor, “Other than that, it’s quite good.”

The businessman-turnedpresident’s push to privatize the system came as the airline industry and regulators have managed an extensive period of safety in the skies - there hasn’t been a fatal crash of a domestic airliner in the U.S. in eight years.

Trump chose to make the case to privatize the system at the start of a week focused on repairing the nation’s infrastructure of roads, bridges and airports. But his message was overshadowed by his earlier commentary on Twitter, in which he assailed the mayor of London after the city’s terror attack and criticized his own Justice Department’s handling of his proposed travel ban.

There are about 50,000 airline and other aircraft flights a day in the United States.

Both sides of the privatization debate say the system is one of the most complex and safest in the world.

Even under a congressional privatization plan, the FAA

KMIR Kitty Alvarado Coachella Valley Region - Many were angered when they saw this surveillance footage of teens walking into a Cathedral City restaurant called El Poblano, and one running out with a donation jar. The family of 11-year-old Dulce Maria Vasquez who died of brain cancer put out the jars in hopes to raise money to pay for her funeral.

“It’s something you never do, especially to a cause like this you know for a little kid’s funeral, that’s very, very harsh,” says Edgar Vasquez, Dulce’s brother adding that his mother was upset after learning of the theft, “she told me what was going on crying and she was more sad than mad.”

But the community is taking action. Hundreds have been raised from a

GoFundMe account and the owner of Downtown Barbers in Palm Springs opened on his day off and donated all proceeds to the family.

Carlos Gamero says he’s raised $650 so far and trying to raise $1000, “Everybody came and helped out, the box we’re still going to have it here all the way to Saturday.

Vasquez says watching his little sister Dulce during her last days was unbearable, “She wasn’t herself anymore, so that was very hard to see from her, she was suffering,” adding that his mom has been in denial about her death.

And while seeing someone steal from her funeral fund showed them the worst in people, the generosity they’re seeing now is showing them the best.

“We’re very thankful and

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would continue to provide safety oversight of the system.

As he pushed for the changes, Trump was flanked by three former U.S. transportation secretaries who served under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush: Elizabeth Dole, James Burnley and Mary Peters.

The president’s team invited several Republican members of Congress, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, airline industry executives, union members and others to the event in the East Room.

Creating the impression of a bill signing, Trump was surrounded by the lawmakers after his remarks as he signed a decision memo and a letter to Congress outlining his principles for the air traffic control plan.

But winning congressional approval could still be an uphill battle for Trump. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said the plan was likely to raise costs for consumers and hurt small airports. “All but our largest airports nationwide stand to be hurt by this proposal,” Moran said.

Democrats have largely opposed the changes, warning that airline interests would dominate the proposed board, overseeing an estimated 300 air traffic facilities and around 30,000 employees.

Democrats have also pointed to the unprecedented safety under the current system and noted repeated computer system failures in recent years by U.S. airlines, questioning whether they are ready to handle complex technology modernizations.

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California pointed to past

opposition from both parties to privatization plans, saying it would “hand control of one of our nation’s most important public assets to special interests and the big airlines.”

Business aircraft operators, private pilots and non-hub airports have also expressed concerns they may pay more and receive less service under a private corporation.

U.S. airlines have lobbied to separate air traffic control from the FAA for two decades and Trump’s budget plan released earlier this year called for the changes, placing air traffic operations under an “independent, nongovernmental organization.”

White House officials said the new entity would be overseen by a 13-member board that will include members from the airline industry, unions, general aviation, airports and other stakeholders.

Airlines contend the FAA’s NextGen program to modernize the air traffic system is taking too long and has produced too few benefits.

The changes would involve moving from the current system, based on radar and voice communications, to one based on satellite navigation and digital communications.

“The president’s leadership means that we can look forward to legislation that gets government out of the way so we can modernize for the future and maintain our global leadership in aviation,” said Nicholas Calio, president of Airlines for America, which represents American, United, Southwest and others.

Associated Press writers Joan Lowy and David Koenig contributed to this report. Source: KMIR/AP

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149.

Come join the community walk with Bobby from One one One Fitness every Wednesday at 6pm. Meet in the parking Palm Drive.

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Sucky Biker Bowling 1st & 3rd Thursday each month For info, Halle Fetty at Valley V-Twin Motorcycle Sales 760-342-1199.

Open Air Market every Wed-Sat 4-10p.m.at 46350 Arabia St. For info, call 800-222-7457.

COACHELLA

A Celebration of the Music of Elton John at Spotlight 29 Casino July 15 @ 8:00 PM Old School Freestyle Fest at Spotlight 29 July 8 @ 8:00 PM Los Chicos Del 512, A Celebration of the Music of Selena at Spotlight 29 Casino June 24 @ 8:00 PM Reggae Legend Ziggy Marley Performs at Spotlight 29 Casino June 16 @ 8:00 PM

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5th Annual Splash House Pool Party in Palm Springs June 9 CVREP’s Summer SoloPerformance Play Series June 9 Tuesday Summer Jazz Series at Coachella Vallery Repertory Theatre at The Atrium June 13 @ 7:00 PM The Art Laboe Summer Love Jams Returns to Agua Caliente Casino June 17 @ 8:00 PM Adrian Uribe & Omar Chaparro: Imparables Perform The Agua Caliente Casino JULY 1 @ 8:00 PM Paramount’s Laser Spectacular featuring The Music of Pink Floyd Agua Calient JUNE 30 @ 9:00 PM

YUCCA VALLEY A Course In Miracles

(ACIM) study group held at the Center for the Open Rose every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Bring a potluck snack. Call Tom Devereaux at 760-5675890 for directions. Cost $5 donation.

I just want to say god bless everybody,” says Vasquez adding they forgive the teens and it’s not too late to make amends, “We don’t hold a grudge against them ... just do the right thing.”

The Cathedral City Police Department says there is no case against the teens because neither the owner or the family want to press June 7, 2017

charges, but they encourage the teens to return the money.

The family says they’re 75 percent to meeting their goal of paying for the funeral that costs $8,000.

There will be a collection box at Downtown Barbers through Saturday: 333 N Palm Canyon Dr #205, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 285-9280 Source:KMIR

Distance and Reiki Healing group session held every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (after ACIM) at the Center for the Open Rose. Call 760-567-5890 leave message. Donations accepted.

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“The nail that sticks out is the one that gets hit…”

By Lisa Lyons So says young Gordon Hirabayashi’s father to his eldest son whose outgoing and curious disposition is being tested by the increased discrimination in Washington state against Asian Americans, both Issei (first generation born in Japan) and Nisei (second generation born in the US); with the escalation of the war and the subsequent bombing of Pearl Harbor, the discrimination increased until it culminated in executive orders to intern all persons of Asian descent in prison camps with no regard to their constitutional rights.

Jeanne Sakata’s “Hold These Truths” is inspired by the true story of civil rights pioneer Gordon Hirabayashi.

The 90-minute solo show presents Hirabayashi’s fight to reconcile his country’s betrayal while maintaining his passionate belief in the U.S. Constitution. Despite President Obama posthumously awarding a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in 2012

to him, his story is mostly unfamiliar to many Americans.

In 1942, the University of Washington student defied the U.S. government, and his worried parents, by refusing to register and be interned in the desert with tens of thousands of fellow Japanese American citizens who were viewed as a potential threat to national security after the Japanese invasion of Pearl Harbor.

Hirabayashi, a Quaker pacifist, also rejected signing a loyalty oath and doing military service. For his acts of resistance, he served time in prison. His unrelenting efforts to reverse the unconstitutional internment of any persons of Japanese ancestry ended up with a case at the Supreme Court - where he lost in a unanimous decision upholding the government’s actions based on “military necessity.”

Paving the way to Hirabayashi’s ultimate victory, legal historian Peter Irons discovered myriad military documents, letters and memos admitting that confining

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Japanese Americans to camps had not been a necessary security measure: The camps, they implied, were created out of hysteria and racism. This led to the case being reheard by the Supreme Court in 1987 and this time, justice prevailed.

The timeliness and irony of the situation is not lost on the audience who chuckled and sighed at various incidents portrayed on stage that sadly echo what is happening now due to the current administration’s policies and

at numerous regional theatres including Portland Center Stage, the Guthrie Theater, Seattle’s ACT Theatre, and locally by Coachella Valley Rep in Palm Springs.

Says Sakata, “When I discovered Gordon’s story in the late 1990s, so full of heartbreak but also his irrepressible humor and zest for life...I knew I had to bring his story to the American stage.”

She’s done a masterful job in showing the intimate view of one of our country’s shameful periods through the eyes of one eloquent and unrelenting man.

In a coda to his father’s early admonition, Hirabayashi shares that what he didn’t say then was the full text of the proverb which is “The nail that sticks out is the one that gets hit…Unless the nail is bigger than the hammer!”

That earned well-deserved kudos from the opening night audience followed by a spontaneous standing ovation.

Let’s hear it for more ‘bigly’ nails and less hammers!

“Hold These Truths” is at the Pasadena Playhouse until June 25th. Tickets can be obtained through the Box Office or online at www. pasadenaplayhouse.org.

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Actor Ryan Yu portrays Hirabayashi from his teens to middle age also playing all other parts of the protagonists and heroes of his life including his mother and father, fraternity brothers at UW, law enforcement officials, his Quaker girlfriend and even Supreme Court Justice Patrick Murphy - and does it all seamlessly. His energy is heavily taxed during his 90-minute tour de force, but despite a slight cold, he kept the audience in thrall until the final moments.

Kudos to director Jessica Kubzansky (the original director at East/West Players) as well as the excellent technical team of scenic and lighting designing Ben Zamora who does a lot with simplicity, and sound designer John Zalewski whose subtle use of themes and natural sounds adds depth to the production.

Playwright Sakata, a successful actor herself, premiered the play in 2007 at East West Players in Los Angeles. It made its offBroadway debut in 2012 with the Epic Theatre Ensemble, and has since been performed

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