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Enough is Enough!

Short-Term Rental Nightmares

By Jackie Devereaux Palm Springs, CA Short-term rentals have been a contentious issue in the

Coachella Valley for years, and nowhere is the issue more problematic then in Palm Springs where one resident

says, “Enough is enough.”

Mike Duff moved to Palm Springs with his pregnant wife a year ago. The Duffs rented a house on Whitewater Club with an option to buy.

However, after a year of being

Charity Event to Benefit Local Boy Battling Leukemia

StrongmanJameson Event Seeking Sponsors for Event on April 17th

By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA -A local boy is fighting for his life, and the community wants to step up and help his family with rising costs associated with his treatment. 4-yearold Jameson Creiglow was diagnosed with Leukemia this past January and spent most of his time at Loma Linda University Medical Center receiving treatments to manage the disease.

As a result, both of his parents have had to scale back their time at work.

And supplemental funding

is needed to help offset their costs associated with traveling back and forth to the hospital, general living expenses, and expenses related to treatment that is not covered by their insurance.

The event titled “StrongmanJameson” will be held on Saturday, April 17th, from 8 am to 12 pm at Universal Training Center off Market Street in Indio.

The superhero-inspired event invites the public to attend with a recommended donation of $30 per person to participate. Participants will

also have the opportunity to purchase a commemorative t-shirt for an additional $10 before the event. All participants will gather for a socially distanced 15 station outdoor workout, Firetruck pull, Walk-A-Thon, and Guns vs. Hoses event in Jameson’s honor. The event is limited to two hundred participants.

Those interested in donating to the Creiglow family can do so here: http:// desistrong.org/?form=Donate.

Please make sure to indicate your donation is for Jameson in the comment section.

bombarded by constant partying, loud music and threats, the Duffs moved out.

“When my neighbors were threatened by a woman who said she had a gun, I said, ‘That’s it, enough is

enough.’” The Duffs declined the option to buy the home and instead purchased a new home in Desert Hot Springs.

“At least over there I know Continues on Page 3

Memorializing a Loved One During the Pandemic

By Desert Star Staff Among the many struggles of the pandemic are finding ways to grieve and honor a loved one who has died under the constraints of COVID-19.

The missed opportunity for a traditional funeral or memorial service has left some at a loss for how to honor their loved one’s life and start their grief journey.

Even if you are unable to hold a traditional service, there are still ways for families to remember a loved one and find support during this stressful and emotional time.

Consider these four ideas from Remembering a Life, an online resource from the experts at the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).

on what is permissible in his or her community and how a family can plan an intimate and meaningful service.

Hold a Small Service Now: While some communities are still limiting public gatherings, such as funerals, restrictions have eased in many areas and families may be able to have small services in a funeral home, a place of worship, at a cemetery or another meaningful location. A funeral director can provide guidance

Host a Private Service with a Memorial Service at a Later Date: Since the onset of the pandemic, many families have opted to postpone a loved one’s service and hold some type of service once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. A funeral or memorial service, regardless of when it is held, offers the opportunity to gather, support one another,

Consider Going Virtual: While most people find inperson services to be more healing, there are many options for incorporating a virtual component into a service when public gatherings are limited. With almost half of NFDA-member funeral homes offering livestreaming options since the onset of COVID-19, this option provides family and loved ones the opportunity to attend services and gives out-of-town family and friends who may be concerned about travel the chance to participate.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images share memories and say goodbye. While immediate family members may have been able to gather for a service and other family and friends could participate virtually, there are often many friends and family members who would appreciate being part of an in-person service to pay tribute to a loved one who died.

Remember Loved Ones with Small Tributes: Sometimes even the simplest things can help recall fond memories of loved ones, whether by listening to their favorite music, eating their favorite foods or visiting places they enjoyed visiting.

Remembering the things that were important to a loved one can help keep his or her memory alive.

The Strokes Win First Grammy Award

By Desert Star Staff March 15, 2021—The Strokes won their first GRAMMY Award at last night’s ceremony for their album The New Abnormal in the Rock Album category.

The New Abnormal continues to receive critical praise: “One of their best”—NPR Music “Sounds better to me than almost anything else I’ve listened to this spring.”—New York Times “Their best since the glory days of the early ‘00s.”—Rolling Stone “Stacked with rolling,

No matter the circumstances around a death, funeral directors can help family and friends find ways to memorialize their loved ones in meaningful ways. Find support and resources for planning a funeral during the pandemic, including a free printable guide for planning a service in the future, at RememberingALife. com. Family Features

streetwise grooves, boldly graffitied onto the chipped paintwork of New York City past”—The Independent “Bold comeback is their best in years… Up there with their best work while sounding boldly different from it.”—Evening Standard “The Strokes give us their second masterpiece”— The Times of London The New Abnormal was recorded at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu and produced by Rick Rubin. The album’s cover artwork is a painting by JeanMichel Basquiat, Bird on Money.

The Strokes are singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist Nikolai Fraiture and drummer Fabrizio Moretti.

Chapel Hart’s Video “You Can Have Him Jolene” Premiered by CMT Country Music Trio Announces #FollowYourHart Tour With Dates Beginning in April

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. Standout country music trio Chapel Hart brings lighthearted fun to a country classic with the release of the music video for their latest single titled, “You Can Have Him, Jolene.” The single is an electric reply to country music superstar Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit, “Jolene.” Unlike in the initial tale, Chapel Hart decides that Jolene can keep the man for herself because they are all just fine without him! This

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single detail dignity and sets the bar high for anyone looking to spark romance. Chapel Hart proves that heartbreak is temporary and emphasizes the importance of knowing your worth. The trio radiates nothing but positivity in “You Can Have Him Jolene,” available now to download and stream on all digital services. The music video premiered today on CMT, CMT Music, and CMT.com.

“We couldn’t imagine that we could get any more excited, but with every project,

song, and music video, our love and appreciation just goes further through the roof!!!! We are planning to stay up to watch “You Can Have Him Jolene” first premiere on CMT if that says how excited we are!!! Thank you to all who continue to support us and love us because we love you right back and can’t wait to see you on the road!” shares Chapel Hart.

As well as receiving extended praise for the release of “You Can Have Him, March 19, 2021

across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. Chapel Hart’s Jolene,” Chapel Hart recently platform is continuously announced plans for a 2021 growing through its contagious tour. Excited to meet their fans lyrics, energy, genuine in person after a long year, the passion, and love for its fans.

“Follow Your Hart Tour” will kick Visit: https://www. off in April with performances chapelhart.com/

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EU drugs regulator backs AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab

By Desert Star Staff The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is continuing to study reports of rare blood clot events potentially linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine but said on Thursday that the jab “is safe and effective in preventing Covid-19”.

Following a review of the vaccine and reported rare incidents of blood clots among recipients, the EMA did not find a link to an overall risk of blood clotting but will continue its investigations.

The regulator’s findings come after 13 EU member states halted their AstraZeneca vaccine rollouts, which the AngloSwedish pharmaceutical company developed with

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Speaking at a press conference to discuss the agency’s review, EMA chief Emer Cooke said the regulator’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee had come to a “clear scientific conclusion” after reviewing reports of blood clotting.

Cooke added that despite days of in-depth analysis of numerous evidence, the EMA “still cannot rule out definitively” a link between cases of blood clotting and the vaccine.

Therefore, the regulator has recommended highlighting the possible risks in updated product information and will launch additional investigations and studies into blood clotting, she said.

“This is a safe and effective vaccine, its benefits in protecting people from Covid-19 with the associated risks of death and hospitalization outweigh the possible risks,” Cooke said.

The committee also concluded that the vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of thromboembolic

events or blood clots.

Cooke did stress, however, that during the EMA probe and review, officials saw a “small number of cases of rare and unusual but very serious clotting disorders” that had led to a more focused review, which is underway.

About 7 million people have received the AstraZeneca vaccine in the EU and 11 million in the UK, and the jab is being rolled out in other countries.

The benefits of using the AstraZeneca vaccine “outweigh its risks,” the World Health Organization and the UK’s drugs regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said in statements Thursday.

Concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine arose earlier this month when Austria paused its rollout of the jab after one person who received it died from thrombosis. A second was

hospitalized with pulmonary embolism. Last week other EU nations followed, temporarily suspending their use of the jab, Germany, France, and Italy becoming the latest to pause their rollouts on Monday.

Spain was among those to suspend its vaccination drive with AstraZeneca, but on Thursday, its interregional council for the Covid-19 response is set to meet and discuss resuming use of the jab.

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Enough is Enough!

the Duff’s on Friday, March 12th while they were packing their last boxes to move.

Continued from Page 1 the incident that he wrote a “I’m leaving this problem letter to the Patrick Clifford but feel bad for my neighbors what I’m getting into. Here, I in the city Code Compliance who have lived here for more was sold a bill of goods and division complaining about the than 20 years,” he said. “Maybe the Palm Springs celebritythreat, but it fell on deaf ears, this story will help them get name, while paying premium he said. “He emailed me back some relief from the shortrents for a nightmare year,” saying I could inquire about term rental nightmares.”

Duff said while packing the the citation issued, but they Duff also said that another last load onto a rental truck. blocked out the person’s name.” reason he’s leaving is because The final straw broke on Duff contacted KMIR - NBC the short-term rentals have Saturday, February 27th when Palm Springs television and they driven up prices for homes in another weekend party erupted sent Anchor/Reporter Olivia Palm Springs. “These shortacross the street at one of the Sandusky to investigate the term rentals have jacked the short-term rental houses on the story. Sandusky interviewed prices for homes up so high block. They heard loud music, loud voices, and saw people spilling out into the front yard, and a woman yelling at one of his neighbors. “Shut the f...k up! Take our country back. I’m a Trump supporter. I’m going to kill you. I have a gun in my car.”

Duff, who became alarmed for his neighbor (because he is handicapped with multiple sclerosis), called the police.

Duff waited 45-minutes to an hour for the police to arrive, and when they did, they informed him that Code Enforcement had been out earlier and issued a citation for excessive noise.

“The police told me there was nothing more they could do, even though things had escalated to threats with a gun!”

Duff was so disturbed by March 19, 2021

that middle class people cannot afford to buy here. They can get a month’s mortgage payment on one weekend rental, so out of town buyers are grabbing these homes and turning what once was a residential district into a commercial one.”

“If they’re going to allow Palm Springs to be a short-term rental mecca, then don’t bill it as family-friendly. Politicians here should not go around saying this is a family-friendly city when it obviously is not.”

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Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth

By Desert Star Staff Niland, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man smuggling methamphetamine through the immigration checkpoint Wednesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. when a Mercury Grand Marquis approached the Highway 111 checkpoint. A Border Patrol K-9 detection team alerted the vehicle in the primary inspection lane. Agents directed the car to enter the secondary inspection area for further investigation.

During their inspection, agents discovered two plastic-wrapped packages of suspected narcotics inside a bag. The contents inside the boxes tested positive

for the characteristics of methamphetamine. Agents arrested the driver and held him for further processing.

The total weight of the methamphetamine was approximately 1.99 pounds, with an estimated value of $5,400.

El Centro Sector turned over the driver, a lawfully Permanent Resident, the vehicle, and the narcotics to Imperial County Narcotics Task Force.

Please visit www.cbp. gov to view additional news releases and other information about Customs and Border Protection. For all news, information and updates, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @USBPChiefELC.

Report: Young Women at Increased Risk of Colon Cancer

From 1980 to 2018, almost half the U.S. counties considered hotspots for women’s colon cancer were in the Northeast and Midwest. (Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff BALTIMORE -- It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are sounding the alarm over higher fatality rates in young women.

Maryland is among the states considered to be “hotspots” for colon cancer, which is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., but also the most preventable.

A study published in December 2020 shows earlyonset colorectal cancer in young women has been linked to such factors as lack of physical activity and obesity.

Dr. Reezwana Chowdhury, assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University, said healthcare disparities contribute to late detection, and a worse prognosis.

“We know that African Americans do have a higher incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer,” Chowdhury observed. “So, one is adequate healthcare; reaching a physician to discuss symptoms, coming in to get their screening.”

According to the study, Black women living in hotspot states like Maryland accounted for 23% of earlyonset colorectal cancer cases, compared to 14% in other states. Rates of early-onset colon cancer among white women were about the same, no matter whether they lived in an area classified as a hotspot.

The study cites not only low physical activity and poor diet, but socioeconomic status as a contributor to

colon-cancer prevalence.

In Maryland, twice as many Black residents live below the poverty line as white residents, and women are more likely to have lower incomes than men.

Dr. Chowdhury noted these are warning signs worth paying attention to.

“It kind of brings to our attention, ‘Let’s not ignore symptoms that we might have in the past,’ because maybe it could be more heightened, or sensitive, to the fact that something may be going on in our environment,” Chowdhury advised. “There are other folks in our location who are now being diagnosed with earlieronset colorectal cancer.”

She added colon cancer is more treatable at an early stage, but the pandemic has led to a major dropin preventive screenings, down 86% nationwide, according to electronic health records.

Three dead after driver plows into at least eight pedestrians

By Desert Star Staff Three people have been killed and several more injured after being struck by a car in an underpass at San Diego City College in California on Monday, local police have said.

One person has been arrested.

The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, San Diego Police Department Chief David Nisleit said.

The man is reported to be a 71-year-old who drove a Volvo station wagon and was detained by police after identifying himself to officers.

Three people died from their injuries at the scene, San Diego Fire Department chief Colin Stowel told reporters. A further six people have been hospitalized.

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The incident was reported just after 9 am local time at the 1400 block of B Street in a tunnel that runs under the college. Several medics and around 60 firefighters attended the incident, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.

Stowel described the incident as “tragic” and said it “impacts all of us” while praising the emergency services personnel involved in the response.

Local media report that the scene of Monday’s incident is frequented by homeless people who shelter along the tunnel’s sidewalks.

Local resident Ronnie Williams, who was under the bridge at the time of the incident, told News8 that he heard a “bang” and saw the

driver hit “two or three tents.”

He said the car then plowed March 19, 2021

into up to five more tents before Williams himself was

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3 Easy Design Tips to Deep Clean and Organize Your Kitchen

By Desert Star Staff Over the last year, our kitchens have become a place where we prep for an important presentation, help with schoolwork, cook meals together and laugh with friends at a virtual party.

All this time in the kitchen can also mean it becomes the catch-all room for everything and everyone, making now the perfect time to create a

functional space where items are easily accessible and organized with your routine in mind. From your refrigerator to that messy junk drawer, follow these DIY kitchen organization tips to revamp and refresh this part of your home.

Design an easy-to-use (and clean) layout. Cooking at home more? You’ll want to clean and organize your fridge to make snack time and meal

when there are leaks and spills.

Think about your most-used items, like snacks and veggies, and place them toward the front so they are easy to see and grab. Storing these foods using clear, labeled containers will help you track inventory and keep food neatly in order.

Upgrade your backsplash.

Tired of white walls in the background of your virtual work call? One easy and affordable way to instantly elevate the look of your kitchen is to decorate with removable wallpaper or DIY peel-and-stick vinyl.

From polka dot to vinyl wood, choose a pattern that speaks to you. Then, stick the adhesive vinyl to a kitchen surface—the side of a kitchen prep easier. Start by removing island, the wall behind the sink every item from shelves and or cabinet panels. Once you’re drawers and toss any items ready to switch things up, they that have expired. Once it’s peel off easily, so you’ll be completely empty, give your ready to go for a different look! fridge a deep clean, especially Another tried and true option in those sticky back corners. to brighten walls is paint. Use Before you return the items, a quality painter’s tape to tape place a water-resistant liner like off a design you love, then paint Clear Classic EasyLiner on the over it. Peel back the tape to shelves to add an extra layer of reveal a DIY design you’ll adore. protection. Its smooth surface Create a clutter-less junk makes cleaning up a breeze drawer. Everyone has that

one, or even two, drawers in their kitchen that house random items that accumulate over time. Master unwanted mess and add functionality and style to your junk drawer with a little organization.

First, pull everything out of the drawer and toss anything that’s broken or you simply no longer need. Next, line the area with Original Grip EasyLiner to keep your mail, important notes and utensils in the right place while protecting the surface from scratches. Once you’ve purged, add small compartments and drawer organizers to give the misfits of the kitchen a proper home.

If you have limited space, use a wall-mount storage rack or over-the-cabinet organizer to free up drawer space and keep items within easy reach.

For additional tips or to find the right organizational solutions, try the EasyLiner Guide or visit DuckBrand.com.

Once you’ve completed these simple tips and tricks in the kitchen, you’ll feel refreshed and organized to take on the day. StatePoint

Room to Read Appoints Tatcha’s Vicky Tsai to Board of Directors

By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO, Room to Read announced today the appointment of Vicky Tsai, Tatcha Founder & CEO, to its global Board of Directors.

“Vicky Tsai has been a part of the Room to Read family for many years, having invested in and witnessed the impact of our programs firsthand across Asia and Africa,” said Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read CEO. “I am honored to see Vicky deepen her commitment to our mission through her board appointment so that Room to Read can benefit from her expertise and perspectives in consumer marketing, advertising, and digital strategy. Her leadership in these areas will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our global brand.”

Vicky Tsai is the Founder and CEO of Tatcha, the global luxury skincare brand founded in 2009. Splitting her time between the company’s offices in San Francisco and Japan, Tsai partners with scientists at the Tatcha Institute in Tokyo to create harmonious beauty rituals to reconnect from skin to soul. Tsai’s work at Tatcha has earned her the WWD Beauty Inc Founder’s Award (2019) and the Cosmetic Executive Women Female Founder Award (2019).

She holds a B.A. in Economics from Wellesley College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and before founding Tatcha, Tsai held roles at Merrill Lynch and Starbucks.

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purchase supports children’s education in partnership with Room to Read through the brand’s Beautiful Faces, Beautiful Futures Program.

The program has funded over 5 million days of school for girls in Africa and Southeast Asia. In 2020, Tatcha funded a U.S. program feasibility study for Room to Read. This study aimed to identify the geographical areas of underserved communities where education equality investments would make the most significant impact. The study assessed inequities in access to children’s reading materials and the lack of diversity in picture books in the United States. The findings will directly shape Room to reading’s interventions and future impact on children in the United States.

“I’m incredibly honored to join Room to Read’s Board of Directors and for the opportunity to continue supporting the program’s mission of transforming lives through education in an expanded, global role,” said Vicky Tsai, Tatcha Founder & CEO. “With over one billion children out of school globally because of COVID-19, the need for Room to Read’s work has never been greater. I’m humbled to be a part of the program’s continued growth and impact both personally and professionally through Tatcha’s Beautiful Faces, Beautiful Futures Program.”

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NOTICE OF COMPETING PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:JOHN F. CLYATT CASE NO. PRIN2001190 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN F. CLYATT. A COMPETING PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAVIER P. SANCHEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE COMPETING PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAVIER P. SANCHEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE COMPETING 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 competing petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/14/21 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing Department PS3 The courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone: (1) Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-3063065 and enter meeting number: 289100160, or (2) Visit https://riversidecourts.webex.com/meet/ paldeptps3webex, type in your name and click join meeting. (3) It is important to call in promptly.

Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing. 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 PetitionerANTOINE R. GADPAILLE, ESQ. SBN 284391, THE LAW OFFICE OF GERARD W. O’BRIEN 2878 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BREA CA 92821-6714 3/12, 3/17, 3/19/21 CNS-3449296# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5044 AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHRISTOHER CANTINO CASE NO. PRIN2100148. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHRISTOHER CANTINO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEPHEN L. KEITHLEY in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEPHEN L. KEITHLEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: April 20, 2021 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Telephonic Hearing Instructions: Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-306-3065 Enter Meeting Number: 289100160 (for hearings 6/23/20 and after) Or, join by URL: https://riversidecourts. webex.com/meet/paldeptps3pwebex ▪ Go to court’s website under Probate Division to locate your calendar matter number (01, 02, etc.) and name yourself before joining the hearing as: ex. “02 Atty Smith” or “02 Betty Jones”. Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing. 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 R. SAM PRICE, 300 E STATE STREET, SUITE 620, REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909) 328-7000. Publish February 17, 24, March 3, 2021, March 10, 12, 17, 2021. DSW21-2134 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. CVPS2101019, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, PALM SPRINGS COURTS. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. JANICE LYNN WILK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: JANICE LYNN WILK to Proposed Name: IRIS SERENE SHASHONA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 28, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: C1. The address of the court is: Corona Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. CVPS2101021, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, PALM SPRINGS COURTS. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ANA LINO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: OLIVER MATTHEW LINO to Proposed Name: MATEO ALESSANDRO LINO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 28, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: C1. The address of the court is: Corona Court 505 S. Buena Vista Rm 201, Corona, Ca 92882, TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE DIAL (213)306-3065 or (844)621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter MEETING NUMBER: 287-006-060#, ACCESS CODE: # (no number after #). For additional information and instructions on telephonic appearances, visit the court’s websites at: https://www.riverside. courts.ca.gov/PublicNotices/Webex-AppearancesPublic-Access.pdf. County of Riverside 3.a.., A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: March 08, 2021, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021. DSW21-5046 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. PSC2003715 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado): Gregory Pinkney an individual, and DOES 1-100, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Titanium Funds, LLC a Utah Limited Liability Company. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

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

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea las informacion continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta pro escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado immediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Riverside County Superior Court, Palm Springs Courthouse, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Quincy J. Chuck, Maschoff Brennan, 100 Spectrum Center Dr., Ste. 1200, Irvine, CA 92816 (949) 202-1900 Date (Fecha): 8/17/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario): M. ALLEN. Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.DSW21-5031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RITZY PERIWINKLE, 330 W PICO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 1717 E VISTA CHINO, A7-406, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant MARISA-ESTRADA, 330 W PICO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2006. 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 MARISA ESTRADA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102374. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS TAO OF MINDFULNESS, 13124 TAMAR DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MICAHEL EUGENE HAMILTON, 13124 TAMAR DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 MICHAEL EUGENE HAMILTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 16, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202103046. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2021. DSW21-5048 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS A.G. AUTO CARE, 74894 LENNON PL., STE D2, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant ALEJANDRO- GALVAN, 53265 AVENIDA ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253; KARLA MONICA GALVAN, 53265 AVENIDA ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1221-2015. 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 ALEJANDRO GALVAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102347. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2021 DSW21-5045 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS L RASAAN 7 PRODUCTIONS, 4655 MINNIER AVE #42A, RIVERSIDE, CA 92505.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant WILLIE LOUIS PENDLETON, 4655 MINNIER AVE #42a, RIVERSIDE, CA 92505; KENYATTA HELENA PENDLETON, 4655 MINNIER AVE #42A, RIVERSIDE, CA 92505. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has yet 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 WILLIE PENDLETON/ KENYATTA PENDLETON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/05/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101549. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. DSW21-5042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS FLEET TIRE SERVICE, 74-741 JONI DR, PALM DESERT, 92260. Riverside County; 53120 SILKTREE LN., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Full name of registrant AARON MASON LONG, 43120

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SILKTREE LN, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 AARON LONG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/03/2021.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102396. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021. DSW21-5041 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS COMING HOME MINISTRY, 766 GATEWAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; PO BOX 621, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant PATRICK GLENN SYLVESTER, 766 GATEWAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 PATRICK GLENN SYLVESTER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/03/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101420. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5038 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS JBM REALTY, 18414 HIDDEN RANCH ROAD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92508. Full name of registrant MONICA ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, 18414 HIDDEN RANCH ROAD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92508.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 MONICA RODRIGUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/22/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102001. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 26, March 5, 12,19, 2021. DSW21-5037 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KENNSTRUCTION, 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256.

SAN BERNARDINO County; 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. Full name of registrant KENNITH LEE MCCUBBIN, 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 KENNITH MCCUBBIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/23/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County

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Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102043. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5034 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RISEN TEE-SHIRT BOUTIQUE, 67150 HACIENDA AVE #1201, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SHAQUILL MAXINE BROWN, 67150 HACIENDA AVE #1201, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/12/2020. 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 SHAQUILL BROWN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/22/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100875. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021 DSW21-5033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MORENO & SONS PLUMBING SERVICE, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant CHRISTOPHER GERALD MORENO, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203; REBECCA ANN GALLEGOS, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has yet 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 CHRISTOPHER MORENO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 2/4/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-20210439. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5032 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS INNOVATIVE CREATIONS, 79978 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County; PO BOX 6029, LA QUINTA, CA 92248.

Full name of registrant JESSE JAY FLORES, 79978 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2006. 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 JESSE JAY FLORES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/09/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101607. 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 AUTHO-

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RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021 DSW21-5030 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CROWNING TOUCH MOULDING & SYNTHETICS; CROWNING TOUCH MOULDING, 23293 TRILLIUM DR., WILDOMAR, CA 92595. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DANIEL JESSE RUDOLF, 23293 TRILLIUM DR., WILDOMAR, CA 92595. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/2015. 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 DANIEL JESSE RUDOLF. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/02/2021.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101301. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021 DSW21-5028 TSG No.: 8767263 TS No.: CA2000286659 APN: 640-062-020 Property Address: 72764 ARBOLEDA AVENUE PALM DESERT, CA 92260 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/23/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/01/2021 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/05/2002, as Instrument No. 2002-114189, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: GERARD MURPHY, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the bottom of the stairway to the building located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE

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FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 640-062-020 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 72764 ARBOLEDA AVENUE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 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 $ 417,579.77. 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286659 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the

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scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286659 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 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 (916)939-0772NPP0373233 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 03/12/2021, 03/19/2021, 03/26/2021. DSW21-5043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: HAR006 / SCOTT OTHER: 91219076 T.S. #: 20147-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED * * PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2012. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., a California corpora-

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tion, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BURNESS RAY SCOTT, JR., an unmarried man, recorded on 7/25/2012 as Instrument No. 20120348622 in Book —, Page -- of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/12/2020 in Book --, Page --, as Instrument No. 2020-0563012 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 3/19/2021 In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 AM AT 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: LOT 48 OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 41, PAGES 24 TO 25 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS ON OR UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED TO GEORGE A. HICKEY AND JULIA H. HICKEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE,

BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 9,1954 IN BOOK 1574 PAGE 98 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS UNDER SAID LAND WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE AND THE SUB-SURFACE AREA OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH 200 FEET MEASURED FROM SAID SURFACE, TO PROSPECT FOR, DRILL FOR OR DEVELOP ANY OF SAID SUBSTANCES AS RESERVED BY DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 7,1961 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19476 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY CALIFORNIA. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 644-041-006 The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12195 Avenida Alta Loma, Desert Hot Springs, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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: $12,499.17. 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

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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 of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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. Dated: February 17, 2021 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By Robert Cullen, President 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) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #20147-RT. 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.

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Maximize Family Meal Flavors with Cheese

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FAMILY FEATURES

hile there are many ways to enhance the taste and texture of your family’s favorite dishes, perhaps one of the simplest and most impactful is the addition of cheese. From fish and seafood to veggie-inspired recipes, the dairy delight provides a versatile, flavorful ingredient.

One wholesome option is cheese made with 100% sustainably sourced Real California Milk from dairy farm families, which helps bring out the full flavor of dishes like California Queso Fresco Fish Tacos. Quality, authentic dairy can be part of flavor-driven experiences with your loved ones whether you enjoy the tacos during a “fish Friday” event or simply as an opportunity to share a meal as a family. You can also use queso fresco to elevate the flavor of dishes like chilaquiles, or turn to other varieties like Oaxaca for a capirotada or asadero for quiche.

If a vegetarian-friendly meal suits your style, cheese can also enhance plant-forward dishes like Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers. These red bell peppers are cooked and seeded before being stuffed with onions, mushrooms, cheese and seasonings. Once they’re baked to an ooey-gooey doneness, they’re served with white rice for a filling yet healthful meal.

Visit realcaliforniamilk.com/hispanic-dairy to find more cheesy, delicious recipes.

California Queso Fresco Fish Tacos

Servings: 6 (12 tacos) Avocado Radish Salsa: 2 medium avocados, chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup diced radish 5 serrano chile peppers, seeded

and finely chopped

3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 lime, juice only salt, to taste pepper, to taste Tacos: 1 1/2 pounds swordfish, or other

whitefish, steaks or fillets vegetable oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

12 corn tortillas 6 ounces Real California Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1 cup shredded cabbage To make avocado radish salsa: In small bowl, combine avocados, onion, radish, chile peppers, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

Heat grill to medium heat.

Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.

Rub oil on both sides to coat; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill fish 6-9 minutes until cooked through; cool slightly. Remove skin and bones; cut fish into 1 1/2-inch strips.

In medium bowl, toss fish with lime juice and cumin. Warm tortillas in microwave or at 275 F in oven.

Place equal amounts of fish, cheese, tomatoes, cabbage and salsa in center of each tortilla. Roll up tacos to serve.

Substitution: Use Real California Asadero or Monterey Jack cheese for Queso Fresco.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: about 1 hour Servings: 4 4 red bell peppers 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil, divided 1 cup white onion (about 1 medium), 1/4-inch diced 4 cups cremini or brown mushrooms (about 1 pound), 1/4-inch diced 1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup Real California Oaxaca cheese, shredded

cooked white rice, for serving Preheat oven to 400 F.

Rub bell peppers with 1 tablespoon oil then use grill, broiler or gas stovetop burner to cook peppers, turning occasionally, until well charred, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cover and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

In large skillet over medium heat, warm remaining oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 3-5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic salt and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and liquid is almost entirely evaporated, 7-10 minutes.

Rub charred skin from bell peppers. Slice off tops and remove seeds. Fill bell peppers with mushroom mixture, top with cheese and arrange in baking dish. Replace bell pepper tops and bake until cheese melts, 8-10 minutes.

Serve with cooked rice.

Improving Distance Learning: An Equity Issue for Many CA Kids

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -This week, millions of California kids will step into classrooms for the first time since the pandemic started a year ago.

Even so, advocates for public education say the state can’t let the quality of distance learning deteriorate.

A large number of families are choosing to delay their children’s return to in-person classes.

Jaia Peterson Lent, deputy executive director of the National Center on Grandfamilies, said that’s especially true of multigenerational families where grandparents are the caregivers.

“They may have a real fear that if they were to get COVID-19 and be unable to continue to care for the child, that there isn’t a backup plan for that child,” Lent explained.

“So, they’re big decisions; they’re difficult decisions.”

Many see support

for distance learning as an equity issue.

Pew Research Center data show the highest share of multigenerational households are Asian and Latino families, at 29% and 27%, respectively.

The publication Business Insider looked at census data and found California has more than three-quarters of a million multigenerational households.

That’s the second-highest share in the country, at 5.77%.

E. Toby Boyd, president of the California Teachers Association, predicted the new stimulus package signed by President Joe Biden last week would help school districts optimize distance learning.

“Well, it’s going to assist in making sure the connectivity, the equipment, is going to be there,” Boyd remarked.

“So it’s going to take a while to build up. But with the resources now, they’re going to have that opportunity to make sure it is occurring.”

A survey done last fall in

Distance learning has been a challenge for many lower-income families, so millions of dollars have been spent distributing laptops and hotspot devices. (Ake1150/Adobe Stock) the Los Angeles Times showed a massive gap between rich and poor areas of students’

ability to thrive during distance learning. So, school districts have made a considerable

Getting Vaccines to Returning Migrant Farmers

By Desert Star Staff OLATHE, Colo. -- Colorado farms bring back seasonal workers to get started on this year’s crops, and community health centers are gearing up to ensure they can access health care and COVID-19 vaccines.

Kaye Hotsenpiller, chief operations officer for River Valley Family Health Center, which serves Olathe, Montrose, and Delta on the Western Slope, said migrant

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workers face unique risks.

Frequently, more than 20 farmers work alongside each other every day and go home together at night to dormitory-like settings.

“They have a common kitchen, common living room,” Hotsenpiller explained. “And so, if one of them goes to a supermarket and brings it back, it’s highly likely that they will all get it.”

River Valley staff will travel

to farms starting in late March.

Providers will offer COVID vaccines, along with primary, dental, and mental health care. They’ll also screen for cholesterol levels and other indicators to identify and treat diabetes or other health conditions.

Staff will make a second trip to farms at a later date to complete the vaccine regimen.

Hotsenpiller noted relationships built with

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community leaders over the years helped pave the way for delivering care during the coronavirus pandemic.

She added many farms bring back the same workers each year, so patients already are on file in the River Valley system.

“It’s about trust, so it’s about those workers trusting what we do,” Hotsenpiller stated. “They know that we’re safe, and they know

push to issue free laptops and Wi-Fi devices to needy families.

that River Valley is a trusted source of health care.”

Axis Health System is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Durango that’s been distributing vaccines to agricultural communities since January.

The group has also expanded outreach efforts to connect farmworkers with care and host a booth at the Four States Ag Expo in Cortez later this month.

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