Desert Star Weekly June 8, 2018 issue

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A Win for Prop 68

Environmental justice groups opposed Prop. 70, saying it would have made it more difficult to fund climate projects that mitigate pollution from power plants such as this one in the low-income community of Oxnard. (Rennett Stowe/Wikimedia Commons)

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

– The election results are trending positively for environmental justice in California – with the likely defeat of Proposition 70 and the passage of Proposition 68.

Prop 70 would have required a two-thirds majority for the State Legislature to appropriate funds for climate change-related projects.

Lucas Zucker is policy

director at the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), which successfully fought off a power plant proposed for Oxnard.

He says Prop 70 would have been an obstacle to climate projects that fight air pollution, which disproportionately plagues communities of color.

“We fought hard to stop this corporate attack on

California’s climate action because for us the climate crisis is very real and very personal,” he states. “We’re campaigning against Prop 70 because these clean air programs are critical for us to provide benefits like public transit service in our community and we couldn’t let them be sabotaged by legislative gridlock.”

Proposition 68 is a bond measure that would raise $4.1

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billion for increased outdoor recreation opportunities, water projects and land conservation, mostly in low-income areas.

Opponents maintain it would be unwise for California to take on more debt.

Zucker notes that Prop 68 would secure $200 million to help build wetlands around the Salton Sea in the Southern California desert.

“The Salton Sea is

basically a ticking time bomb of pollution that will have a huge negative impact on farmworker communities in the Coachella Valley unless we’re able to resolve the issue, and this is a huge step in getting there,” he states.

The new wetlands are designed to cover the exposed lake bed and help protect the surrounding communities from harmful asthma-inducing dust.

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Voters helping save the sea KMIR Kitty Alvarado For years experts have warned about the catastrophic effects a shrinking Salton Sea will have on the valley.

“It would have a big impact on the economy here on the north end it would be tourism economy primarily on the south end it would be agricultural economy, the dust is going to harm the crops and then there’s the overall health issue that’s going to be all the way around the Salton Sea,” says Bruce Wilcox, the assistant secretary with the California Natural Resource Agency, who is charged with managing and developing programs to save the sea.

He says the health impacts loom large as more of the playa gets exposed, “That will cause

issues for respiratory ailments for kids and adults that already have some of the highest asthma rates in the state.”

Wilcox says voters passing Proposition 68 which will inject $200 million of the $4.1 billion in funds will have lasting impacts, “It will allow us to continue to working on the Salton Sea management program but perhaps something that’s even more exciting is the fact that the state of California Salton Sea is now on their radar.”

But that’s only a drop in the bucket.

“It’s a big step in the right direction but it isn’t enough probably $400 million to complete phase one … and that’s phase one longer term management is not

funded.” he says but adding that drop is a big deal, “It’s a victory for the Salton Sea,

it’s a victory for people who live around the Salton Sea and I‘m very pleased that

it got the kind of support that it did.” Source: KMIR

larval stage is bred into the corn,” he said, “so the trillions of corn plants we have in this country are actually producing biotoxins.”

He noted that the monarch butterfly population has declined 90 percent in the past decade.

Rather than eliminating ethanol in gasoline, some in Congress want to raise the concentration from 10 percent to 15 percent.

Jung said he thinks that’s the wrong way to go.

“First off, you’re looking at more tailpipe emissions,” he said. “Nitrous oxide and some other bad actors increase dramatically when you’ve got more than 10 percent ethanol in your gasoline.”

Jung said the ethanol mandate was well intentioned, but science has proved it isn’t helping to protect people or the environment.

More information is online at rethinkethanol.com.

want them regulated and they want the city to keep doing what we’re doing. So I hope that everyone comes together, accepts the results and we move forward,” said Palm Springs City Councilman Geoff Kors. Source: KMIR

On World Environment Day, a Call to Rethink Ethanol

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK - A coalition of small-business owners, industry leaders and environmentalists says it’s time to take a hard look at the real impact of ethanol mixed in gasoline.

In 2005, Congress passed the Renewable Fuel Standard, requiring that 4 billion gallons of ethanol be added to the nation’s gasoline. Two years later, the requirement was raised to 36 billion gallons,

and now there’s pressure to increase it again. But while part of the original intent may have been to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, Jerry Jung, founder of the group Rethink Ethanol, said it

takes more fossil-fuel energy to make ethanol than it yields.

“So, if you think about that,” he said, “you realize that every time we consume ethanol in our vehicles, we’re actually consuming twice as much energy as if we were using pure gasoline.”

Corn-producing states such as Iowa have been strong supporters of the ethanol mandate. But even Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt now is saying too much ethanol is being blended into gasoline.

The ethanol mandate also has led to the conversion of more than 7 million acres of wildlife habitat to corn production, said Jung, adding that he believes the prevalence of genetically engineered BT corn is a major factor in wiping out species such as the monarch butterfly.

“A biotoxin that kills moths and butterflies in the

KMIR Vincenzo Marino The hotly-contested Measure C ban on short term vacation rentals in Palm Springs was soundly defeated Tuesday night. But at least one-third of Palm Springs residents are still very unhappy about party houses in their neighborhood.

Stakeholders in the battle over short-term vacation rentals disagree on pretty much everything. But the one thing they both agree on is the fact that the fight has been bitterly contentious. And while the winners will have an easier time moving on, those who lost the fight aren’t ready to make nice quite yet.

At Mclean Company Rentals, it is business as usual. The phone is still ringing

as vacationers continue to book short term rentals.

For the winners, moving forward is a little easier.

They say keeping residents well informed is the key.

“From our perspective, we need to push out more information to people monthly, quarterly on what’s happening with vacation rentals, what’s happening in the neighborhoods. Educate those people more. And I think a lot of people are going to calm down,” said Bruce Hoban, co-chair for the No on Measure C campaign.

But for the Yes on Measure C campaign, pressing onward will not be easy.

“There are so many hard feelings with the city council

where people feel betrayed that they didn’t work for the people, they worked for the vacation rental industry. And something needs to be done to take that faith back,” said Robert Grimm, Yes on Measure C campaign chairman.

Initially those opposed to vacation rentals simply wanted the issue brought before voters to decide. But now the Yes on Measure C camp says the city needs to support the one-third of voters who did not want vacation rentals in their neighborhood.

“They take a step back, put a moratorium, take a lot at exactly what is the number that should be in the city and in the meantime see if [vacation rentals] naturally go

down, or if the clustering eases ups some. Then at least they would rebuild some faith with the people,” said Grimm.

“What we need to do now is accept that by more than two to one, the residents want vacation rentals, they

Jerry Jung of the group Rethink Ethanol says the ethanol mandate has led to the conversion of 7 million acres of wildlife habitat to agriculture. (GregMontani/Pixabay)

Fight Over Measure C in Palm Springs Smolders After Vote

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Mueller coming for evidence? No problem, just smash your phones

By Desert Star Staff Special Counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly asking witnesses for their cell phones as his Russiagate investigation drags on. Fox News’ Sean Hannity has some simple advice for the witnesses: smash your phones.

White House Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged with investigating alleged links between President Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia - is requesting that witnesses turn in their cell phones for examination, according to CNBC sources.

Mueller is reportedly interested in examining the witnesses’ private conversations on encrypted messaging apps like

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WhatsApp, Confide, Signal, and Dust. It is still unclear whether Mueller has actually uncovered any incriminating evidence, but witnesses are reportedly complying with the request, fearing a subpoena.

Fox News’ Sean Hannity, an outspoken supporter of President Trump, chimed in Wednesday with some sarcastic advice for the witnesses. Speaking on his primetime show, Hannity had this to say: “Follow Hillary Clinton’s lead, delete all your emails and then acid-wash the emails and hard drives on your phones, then take your phones and bash ’em with a hammer to little itsy bitsy pieces, use BleachBit, remove the SIM cards and then take the pieces and hand it over to Robert Mueller and say, ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton, this is equal justice under the law’ - how do you think that would work out for everybody who Mueller is demanding their phones of tonight? I’m certain the result would not be the same as Hillary’s.”

Hannity referred to the elaborate process Hillary Clinton went through to delete some 33,000 emails from the private server she used during her time as secretary of state.

Her staff reportedly destroyed a number of cell phones that were used for accessing the emails, by smashing them up.

According to an FBI report, Clinton did this while under subpoena. Clinton denied that the emails were relevant to the FBI investigation, claiming that they were about “yoga routines, family vacations, the other things you typically find in inboxes.”

The comparison went right over the heads of the anti-Trump army on Twitter. To them, Hannity was not just offering some tongue-in-cheek advice, he was breaking the law.

Cell phone use landed Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, in trouble this week, too.

Mueller’s prosecutors accused Manafort on Monday of tampering with witnesses, attempting to contact them

by phone and through an encrypted messaging app.

Manafort has been indicted

by Mueller, not for colluding with Russia, but for tax and bank fraud charges from over a decade ago, and for failing to properly register his lobbying work for former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Mueller’s team cites a short phone call and a handful of texts as proof of tampering, but to some experts, the evidence is thin on the ground, and suggests that Mueller is attempting to pressure Manafort into cooperating, and speed up his now year-long investigation, reportedly set to wind down around September.

Mueller’s investigation has so far found no evidence of collusion between the

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Trump campaign and Russia, and has cost taxpayers almost $17 million to date.

Trump took to Twitter on Thursday morning to again vent his frustration at Mueller, referring to the fact that 13 of Mueller’s 17 investigators are Democrats and calling the whole investigation “a Democrat Excuse for LOSING the Election.”

“When and where will all of the many conflicts of interest be listed by the 13 Angry Democrats (plus) working on the Witch Hunt Hoax. There has never been a group of people on a case so biased or conflicted. It is all a Democrat Excuse for LOSING the Election. Where is the server?” he tweeted.

Civil rights advocates say adding a citizenship question to the census will discourage immigrant participation.

(U.S. Census Bureau)

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK — A lawsuit filed Wednesday asks a federal court to stop the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 census.

The lawsuit was filed by the American and New York Civil Liberties Unions on behalf of immigrantrights organizations. The suit charges that the order to include the question intentionally discriminates against immigrants and undermines the constitutional

mandate to accurately count the entire population.

According to NYCLU executive director Donna Lieberman, the question would discourage immigrants from participating, and that could have disastrous consequences for places such as New York.

“Our political representation would be artificially reduced because the numbers of people based on which representation is determined would be June 8, 2018

reduced,” Lieberman said; “and our share of government services would also be artificially reduced.”

The U.S. Justice Department asked for the citizenship question to be added, claiming it would help with enforcement of the voting law.

But Lieberman said there is nothing in the constitutional mandate creating the census that would justify asking participants to state their citizenship.

“The baloney that the Justice Department has put out about ‘this helps us do our job if we know how many citizens are living where’ is really just that, baloney,” she said; “because there are already mechanisms in place to count citizens.”

She added that there hasn’t been a citizenship question on the U.S. Census form in almost 70 years.

Citizenship is not a requirement for participation in the Census. Lieberman contends that adding the question is part of a broader pattern of overt hostility from the administration toward immigrants.

“When you’re living in an environment where you have every reason to be afraid of what the government will do if they find out that you’re living at a particular address and not a citizen, then the impact is to intimidate you from participating,” Lieberman argued.

Defendants in the lawsuit are the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and the U.S. Census Bureau.

More information is available at ACLU.org.

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West Coast Premiere of “The Father” at North Coast Rep Theatre

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) In the world of theatre and its artistic kissing-cousins cinema and television, everything begins with “the word” (both Biblically and artistically). Good creative writing can elevate performances to greater moments on stage when those words rest in the creative hands of gifted trained actors.

North Coast Repertory Theatre (NCRT) Artistic Director David Ellenstein, has a penchant for selecting plays that challenge, yet still entertain, his savvy, sophisticated audiences, donors, and supporters. Case in point is the West Coast Premiere production of “The Father”, from the pen of

cast. There is humor in all of life’s endeavors. It’s hiding in plain sight. We just need to confront and embrace life in all its binary forms, ie, happy and sad. Good and bad, right and wrong, love and loss; after all we’re only alive for nanoseconds on this turbulent blue orb spinning away toward the never ending expanding universe.

Broadway and film star Frank Langella won his third Tony playing Andre, the father of the play’s title. His take was to play him as a man dealing with anger management issues trying to beat the rap, so to speak. That’s merely one actor’s darker vision.

It’s not thankfully, the only way to tell Andre’s story of what’s going on in this nonlinear, flash forward; flash backward, comic-tragedy play on stage at NCRT. Audiences of NCRT’s production catch on quickly to

Cast of The Father. Photo by Aaron Rumley fresh. No two performances are exactly the same every night. Actors tend to be constantly peeling the onion to its core as a way of finding the

Shana Wride, Richard Baird, James Sutorius. Photo by Aaron Rumley French writer and playwright Florian Zeller now on stage at NCRT that is skillfully directed by Ellenstein.

Zeller’s latest play, a tragic/ comedy with a translation from multi-award winning Tony and Oscar playwright/translator Christopher Hampton, practically guarantee’s one an evening of stimulating quality theatre. Hampton does all the translations for French/Iranian playwright Yasmina Reza of “Art” and “God of Carnage” fame, as well as Zeller’s plays.

Director Ellenstein has gathered a wonderful cast that breathes life into Zeller’s on-the-nose play of a subject matter that has been vexing societies for millennia: Dementia and now, how we as a 21st century society, are beginning to come to grips with end-of-life issues; that ultimately come to everyone on the planet.

Now before you turn the page and tune out. Wait. You will be depriving yourself of a life-affirming opportunity to not only to learn, but to enjoy as well from this splendid production and

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the reason of Andre’s behavior.

His speech is peppered, mainly with bewilderment, not anger, which to me is part of the beauty of live theatre. Not only is every production new or

hidden character barriers and nuances in their performances as they search for that perfect theatrical moment.

The performance by journeyman actor James

Sutorius, is a triumph of timing, introspective analysis, and a delivery that rings true, as well as poignant. It’s a star-turn performance richly nuanced and deserving of the standing ovation that he and the entire cast received on opening night.

The story in short, set in Paris, in the present, centers around Andre (Sotorious) who is sliding ever so quickly into his dementia, to the concern of his daughter Anne (a caring but frustrated Robyn Cohen), who realizes that her father can’t be left alone to live by himself any longer. He accuses his visiting health-care worker of stealing his watch, which Anne always finds in his secret hiding place where he keeps his valuables.

He doesn’t recognize his son-in-law Pierre (Mathew Salazar-Thompson), anymore and repeatedly asks Anne what is this man doing in his apartment? Dementia patients can’t grasp the reasons why they’re in a strange situation in the first place. To them everyone else is confused.

These are poignant tripwire moments and behavior that some members of the audience will no doubt recall

in their own families and those of relatives and friends. I can attest to that on a personal basis. Solid support from Jacque Wilke as Laura, Shana Wride as The Woman, and Richard Baird as The Man, is the icing on the cake of this stellar production.

As usual, resident set designer Marty Burnett, and resident lighting designer Matt Novotny provide a sleek, beautiful Paris apartment set, which magically become different rooms and a hospital room which is then splashed with lights of muted white and hues of blue; very Parisan.

The costume designs of Elisa Benzoni, are appropriate and functional. The sound design

by Melanie Chen Cole is spoton. Kudos for selecting chello music, which is so appropriate.

Prop designs by Holly Gillard complete the creative team led by director Ellenstein. Aaron Rumley stages manages this excellent production.

“The Father”, performs without an intermission at about 95 minutes, at North Coast Repertory Theatre, in Solana Beach, CA and runs through June 24, 2018.

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9:00 a.m. Free Refreshments (until no more on table) 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Presentations by Fire Dept., Gas Company and many more important speakers

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‘Game Night’--A Frothy Comedy Thriller Now On DVD Competition can bring folks together or create havoc. It all depends on the circumstances. In the Warner Bros. comedy “Game Night,” starring Justin Bateman and Rachel McAdams as Max and Annie, the pair meet during a quiz night at a local pub. They fiercely compete against one another and are the two best players, each on a different team. In no time they decide to team up as a couple.

Soon after they get married, they decide to have a baby. However, problems arise. To resolve them they see a doctor/marriage counselor for help. During one of their sessions, Annie reveals that Max may be intimidated by his older brother’s success and that feeling of being second best may be the reason things are not working in the baby-making department.

Several weeks later Max’s taller, richer, even more, competitive brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler) shows up at their front door. He will be in town for awhile on business, and he wants to spend quality time with his baby

brother. He also tells Max and Annie that he would like to join the game nights the duo hosts every week with their competitive friends.

Gary (Jesse Plemons), the creepily awkward cop next door, also wants to be a part of game night. Every time he sees the couple he drops huge hints that he is ready, willing and able to play. However, Max and Annie have been successful at changing the subject. Little do they know that Gary will come in handy someday.

Bateman and McAdams have on-screen chemistry. You can’t help liking them. You also love Kyle Chandler as the older brother who has some secrets in his past that will soon lead to horrifying consequences.

The Blu-ray + DVD + Digital comes with two bonus features: “An Unforgettable Evening: Making Game Night” and a Gag Reel.

“Game Night,” from Warner Bros., is rated R for language, sexual references, and some violence. Running time is 1 hour, 40 minutes.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

It’s summertime and to make your livin’ easier, here are a few DVD ideas to share with your kidlets.

“CoCo” from Disney has been out awhile, but if your children haven’t seen it, it’s fun.

It will also expose them to an aspect of Mexican culture that honors the dead. In the story, a young boy loves to play music on his guitar, but music is forbidden in his household due to something that happened in the past. To try and resolve

his problems he heads into the underworld on the Day of the Dead, hoping to find answers and get some help. The film won the Best Animated Film Oscar and “Remember Me” from the movie won an Academy Award for Best Song.

“Ferdinand” is the story of a bull who doesn’t want to fight in the bullring. Instead, he would rather smell the flowers.

It is based on the delightful storybook “Ferdinand the Bull.”

And last, but not least,

Tips for Safe Summer Travel with Pets

By Desert Star Staff With warmer weather, people often spend more time on summer trips with family.

These trips can be more enjoyable when your four-legged friends tag along, but it can be less of a vacation if your pets are uncomfortable on the road.

“Taking pets out of their homes can induce stress on both the pets and the owners, so it’s important to keep them comfortable and safe while traveling,” said Jessa Paschke, behavior and training specialist at Mars Petcare.

“Surrounding them with some of their favorite things from home can help reduce any anxiety and keep your pet happy anywhere you go.”

Keep these tips in mind when taking your pet on a summer road trip: • See your vet before you go. Be sure to visit your veterinarian prior to taking off. Especially when traveling with an older pet, your vet can do a quick check-up to help identify any potential issues that could arise while traveling.

If you’re crossing state lines, you also may need to get a health certificate for your pet.

• Find pet-friendly stops along the route. Long drives often require frequent stops, but don’t forget that your pets need pit stops, too. Find a rest stop that has a grassy area for them to expel some energy and take www.desertstarweekly.com

care of their business. Be sure to keep your pets on leashes to keep them from roaming freely in unfamiliar places. If you’re stopping overnight, don’t forget to call ahead to make sure your accommodations are pet friendly.

• Keep your pet comfortable. Bring a few of your pet’s favorite things along for the ride to surround them with familiar smells. Whether it’s your dog’s bed and rope toy or your cat’s crunchy TEMPTATIONS™ Treats, packing a few favorites can easily make anywhere feel like home. If it’s your pet’s first road trip, try some pre-travel road trip training by taking him on more frequent car rides. It’ll help him become acclimated to riding along so he’ll be more comfortable for the longer trip.

• Check your pet’s ID. Before embarking on a trip, make sure your pet’s nametag is secured to their collar and the information is up-todate. Also be sure your pet is microchipped. In the event your furry friend gets lost, it’s one of the best ways to locate him or her. You can take safety one step further by adding a GPS tracker to the collar, like the WHISTLE™ Pet Tracker. This handy device can alert your phone if your pet strays too far.

• Avoid Bad Breath.

When the family is crammed into a car, pet breath can put a damper on your drive.

Oral health products such as GREENIES™ Dental Treats for dogs and cats and PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ Treats for dogs promote fresh breath and clean teeth. With a clean mouth and fresh breath, your family can get

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“road trip close” with your pet and share endless hugs and kisses on the road this summer.

“Pets are involved in all aspects of our lives, including vacations,” Paschke said.

“Help your fur-family stay

check out “Paddington 2.” In this second Paddington film, the lovable bear winds up in jail, accused of stealing a pop-up book that he wanted to buy as a present for his auntie far away. The actual book thief is his family’s neighbor (Hugh Grant) who wants the book because it contains hidden clues to a treasure. As always you root for Paddington, and all turns out well in the end.

•••••••••••••• healthy, happy and comfortable when traveling by keeping these simple tips in mind before your next road trip.”

For more information on ways to treat your pets this summer, visit Greenies.com and Pedigree.com for your pups and TemptationsTreats.com for your feline friends. Family Features

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Desert Outreach Synagogue’s Unique Rabbi Julian King

Rabbi Sally Olins, Rabbi Julian King, Helen Varon, Iris Smotrich.

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Michael McDonald, Palmer McDonald, Carlos King, Pablo Torres, Richard Green.

Photo by Pat Krause

By Pamela Price The ordination of Rancho Mirage, Ca resident Rabbi Julian Alexander King culminated in two events, both well attended by those involved with the Desert Outreach Synagogue. Rabbi King’s graduation and ordination was not an ordinary event. Over seventy of his congregation boarded a Cardiff bus parked in front of Gelson’s Market in Rancho Mirage taking them to the Steven Wise Temple in Los Angeles, on May 30th.

Despite Memorial Day

traffic, the group arrived in time for the Academy of Jewish Religion’s 2018 Rabbinic and Cantorial Ordination and Chaplaincy and Master of Jewish Studies Graduation.

Friends of Rabbi King continued the Celebration on May 30th at Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage, where a dinner hosted by Carlos King and Helen Varon took place and Rose Mallett and her band Entertained with jazz favorites...

Phyllis Eisenberg, who shares her time between Palm Desert and Chicago remarked, “this

was the perfect way to end the season, knowing the Jewish community has now established Desert Outreach which is an ideal solutionfor those of us who are part-time residents of the desert.”

Rabbi Sally Olins, also known as “the coffee house rabbi,” with Sunday sessions during the season, most recently held at the Hyatt Hotel in Palm Springs congratulated Rabbi King along with members of The Desert Outreach Synagogue’s members who are currently

By Desert Star Staff Having “it all” is a concept women have discussed and aspired to attain for nearly 40 years. Still, the conversation continues because no one has determined what having it all actually means.

A first-of-its-kind social experiment dug deeper into the choices women make in life and uncovered that female relationships often play a significant role. In collaboration with Dr. Emily Balcetis, Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, Lean Cuisine asked women to define their “ideal life,” as part of the ItAll social experiment.

The experience explored how women answered

questions alone versus in the presence of other women in their lives. The results showed that women help each other set a higher bar for themselves.

In fact, 89 percent of women set more ambitious goals in the presence of other women.

Despite societal stereotypes that suggest female relationships encourage anxiety, pressure and judgment, this experiment determined that women have a positive impact on other women as an engine for ambition.

“We rarely talk about the positive power of female relationships that we saw firsthand in the ItAll experiment,” Balcetis said.

“Women can encourage each other to shoot for more

where it matters most, rather than working to accomplish something less fulfilling only because society says they should. Women have a truly unique way of inspiring each other to reach their own greatest potential.”

Balcetis offers these tips, which were observed during the ItAll social experiment, to support women aspiring to be the best versions of themselves: Be a Role Model: Allowing a woman to observe and model your performance, whether in your personal or professional life, is an opportunity to give someone the courage and confidence to excel in her own right. A role model can set standards for an aspiring

attending Friday night services at Palm Valley High School in Rancho Mirage. The concept of ‘Desert Outreach’ is “a place where the creative meets the alternative and blends with the tradition’ or, as Rabbi King says “ ours is a temple without walls.” This ‘open door policy’ began in 2015 with a group of ten members meeting temporarily at Sun City Shadow Hills. Within three years the congregation blossomed. Last year High Holiday services took place at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert.

Blending the traditional with a progressive twist makes the Desert Outreach Synagogue unique not only in the desert but as a force for the future,” said Phyllis Eisenberg.

Rabbi King reminded guests that the next Shabbat Service would be held on June 8th at Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage at 7 PM. Highlighted by a 12 member choir followed by a traditional Shabbat dessert buffet. For further information, desertoutreachsynagogue.com.

woman to work toward, while proving that certain goals are, in fact, attainable.

Provide Encouragement: Take stock of the women in your life, including family, friends and social and professional acquaintances.

Consider where you may be able to lend support or nudge someone into higher aspirations. It might mean encouraging someone to set or achieve a certain goal, or it may mean challenging someone to take a leap, like applying for a challenging new position.

For example, the ItAll experiment first surveyed female participants individually then allowed them to express their aspirations in the presence of familiar, influential women in their lives. Life choices became less conservative when others were involved.

For example, participants

declared a desire for higher salaries, chose to work more hours, wanted to spend more time with friends and be more involved with children.

Start a Conversation: It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, and no place is that truer than among women working to define their own ambitions. Engage with women from different backgrounds and start important conversations that may open your eyes to unique experiences or viewpoints you hadn’t previously considered.

Arming yourself with that kind of knowledge can help make your own path clearer and encourage others to be a positive force for change.

Learn more about the social experiment and discover ideas to spur ambition for your own life at youtube.com/ leancuisine. Family Features

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Building #11 (Taj Majal) Admin., 82-503 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201The Bidder is required to possess a California Contractors C-36 License that is active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and throughout the duration of Contract.

Bid Package and Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting Mike Lefebvre, construction2@cfsa.org or 916.570.3041. Publish June 1,8, 2018 DSW18-5097

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT GERALD EMERSON AKA ROBERT G. EMERSON AKA ROBERT EMERSON CASE NO. PRIN1802006 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROBERT GERALD EMERSON AKA ROBERT G. EMERSON AKA ROBERT EMERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN GORDON EMERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN GORDON EMERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The 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: 07/16/18 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 KRISTA LEE POWERS - SBN 167202 REYNOLDS & POWERS, ALC 23041 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, SUITE 205 LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 BSC 215836 6/8, 6/13, 6/15/18 CNS-3141085# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-5100

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TACOS ALVIZO, 25073 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Riverside County; 29120 CARILLO CT, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555. Full name of registrant: ALVIZO’S TACOS INC. , 25073 SUNNYMEAD BLVD, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/1/2017. 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 TIANA MERCEDES ALVIZO, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County APRIL 19, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201805651. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1124 April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2018, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BIKINI BOTTOM POOL SERVICE, 83847 OZARK DR, INDIO, CA 92203.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CARLOS ALBERTO VARGAS, 83847 OZARK DR, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CARLOS ALBERTO VARGAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County APRIL 23, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201805815 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1130, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PROTECTED TRANSPORT SERVICES 66321 PIERSON BLVD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 13210 HARBOR BLVD #136, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843. Full name of registrant KIKI GREENS 13210 HARBOR BLVD #136, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed NADIYA AZIZ, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 09, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201806700. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2018. DSW18-5094.

INVITATION TO BIDCalifornia Fairs Financing Authority (“CFFA”) will be receiving sealed bids until 2:00 pm on June 19, 2018at CFFA’s office at 1776 Tribute Road, Suite 220, Sacramento, CA 95815 for the following public works project at Riverside County Fair, 82-503 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201:PROJECT 17-RIV-020SEWER LINE REPLACEMENTRIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIRESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $25,000.00TheProject consists of replacing existing 3” sewer line with new, approx. 80’. For complete details, see Bid Package. All interested parties are required to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE sign-in during site visit at Riverside County Fair, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-

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NESS AS: S R APPLIANCES, 34870 DATE PALM DR SPC. B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MICAELA- -ANGULO ROMO 34231 LINDA WAY, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MICAELA- -ANGULO ROMO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201807055. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2018. DSW18-5089.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FLAG HOUSE 33336 CAMPUS LN, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; 78615 VIA CORRIDO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant LUKA--NIKCEVIC 33336 CAMPUS LN, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed LUKA--NIKCEVIC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 15, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201806963. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2018. DSW18-5088.

APN: 768-011-012-6 TS No: CA09000103-17-1S TO No: 95311534 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 14, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 5, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 18, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0923414, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JOE S MURILLO JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50083 PASEO CORDOVA, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations

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secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $353,032.11 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0900010317-1S. 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 14, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000103-17-1S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 42871, Pub Dates: 06/01/2018, 06/08/2018, 06/15/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-5095 APN: 656-430-042-0 TS No: CA07000640-17-1 TO No: 170320501-CA-DTO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 20, 2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 5, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 24, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0515930, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by KENNETH W. PHILLIPS AND ARLENE J. PHILLIPS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BROKER SOLU-

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TIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15300 PALM DRIVE #160, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $114,437.10 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700064017-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 1, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000640-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 42584, Pub Dates: 05/25/2018, 06/01/2018, 06/08/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-5091

Robocall Threatening Social Security Benefits? Don’t Take the Bait

By Desert Star Staff FRANKFORT, Ky. - If you receive a telephone message saying your Social Security benefits are at risk, consumer advocates say don’t be alarmed; it’s likely the newest twist on robocall scams.

Heather Clary, director of communications for the Better Business Bureau serving Central and Eastern Kentucky, said the caller tells potential victims there is suspicious activity involving their Social Security account, and directs them to dial a different number and then, enter their Social Security number. Clary said it’s just con artists trying to intimidate folks into divulging their personal information.

“They know that people can be easily frightened and possibly pressured to take a step that they will regret later on due to being frightened about losing various benefits,” she said, “so that’s why you really need to be careful about these calls coming in and don’t always assume it’s the real deal.”

If you receive a call of this nature, or from anyone claiming to be from a government agency, she recommended calling the named agency directly to find out if there’s a problem. When government entities need to contact a citizen, she said, they typically send a letter.

The Federal Trade Commission has reported a significant increase in robocalls, as web-based phone systems have made it easier for scammers to make illegal calls displaying fake caller ID information. Clary said it’s easy to spot them because they have a recorded message and promise a reward or threaten some sort of legal action.

Again, she said, don’t buy it.

“An agency is not going to call and threaten to arrest you; that just isn’t how it works,” she said. “If someone’s going to arrest you for a legitimate reason, they’re just going to show up. People talk about lawsuits being served, warrants being served, words like that being used on a

The FTC has filed lawsuits against more than 600 companies and people behind illegal robocalls and violations of the Do Not Call list. (Pixabay) message on the phone. You should be very suspicious.”

Clary said it doesn’t take divulging much information for someone to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

“They can use that to open lines of credit and use

it to impersonate someone else, to get jobs,” she said.

“These numbers are sold and bought on the black market out there, and all they need is a Social Security number and a date of birth to open many lines of credit.”

The FTC has filed lawsuits against more than 600 companies and people behind billions of illegal robocalls and violations of the Do Not Call list.

Information on scams is online at bbb.org/scamtracker.

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