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Facebook’s ‘breach of trust’

By Desert Star Staff Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was eviscerated on Twitter after he acknowledged a breach of trust over the Cambridge Analytica scandal but failed to apologize. Lessons have been learned, he said, pledging to do better in future.

In a post on his own network on Wednesday, the billionaire philanthropist admitted that third-party apps which ask users for permission to access their personal data from the social networking site were a security risk, finally acknowledging a decade of concerns from users.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was eviscerated on Twitter after he acknowledged a breach of trust over the Cambridge Analytica scandal but failed to apologize. Lessons have been learned, he said, pledging to do better in future.

In a post on his own

network on Wednesday, the billionaire philanthropist admitted that third-party apps which ask users for permission to access their personal data from the social networking site were a security risk, finally acknowledging a decade of concerns from users.

In a bid to reassure users

Motherhood Out Loud Opens March 30 thru April 8

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA, – This month Dezart Performs presents its final production of its thrilling milestone 10th Anniversary season.

Dezart Performs completes its 10th anniversary season with the utterly unpredictable MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD, a play that shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

This 2011 Off-Broadway play, written by a dazzling collection of celebrated

American writers, is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical event examining parenting in the 21st century. The cast includes DTL award winner Theresa Jewett, DTL nominee Leanna Rodgers, Melanie Blue, Desireé Clarke and James Owens. Directed by Michael Shaw, Dezart Performs’ Artistic Director, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD promises to lighten everyone’s heart, whether you’re a parent or not.

Since its breakout debut Off-Broadway, this play has received critical praise including this from Backstage:

“MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD never fails to strike both the funny bone and the heart!”

MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD runs March 30 - April 8, 2018 Pearl McManus Theater at the historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club Directed by Artistic Director Michael Shaw Opening Night Tickets: $40 (includes Opening Night Reception with Cast) Evening performances: $32, Matinee: $28 For information and tickets visit: www.dezartperforms.org or by phone 760-322-0179.

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amid calls for a boycott of the platform, Zuckerberg claimed Facebook had already had most of the security measures needed to prevent a repeat of the data breach in place for years.

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New Steps for Clean Water on Tap

More than 844 million people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water. (CDC.gov)

By Desert Star Staff CHICAGO – The 25th United Nations World Water

Day is being recognized this week, and advocates are hoping the message that

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK — A new, 50-state study finds that putting more people in jail for drug offenses doesn’t reduce drug use or overdose deaths.

On Monday, President Donald Trump called for harsher sentences, including the death penalty for drug traffickers, to combat the opioid epidemic. Jake Horowitz, director of research and policy at Pew Charitable Trusts’ Public Safety Performance Project, said they compared states’ drug imprisonment rates to rates of drug use, overdose death and drug arrests, and found no correlation at all.

“These findings reinforce a large body of prior research that casts doubt on the theory that stiffer prison terms deter drug misuse, distribution and other drug law violations,” Horowitz said.

New York, for example,

ranked 41st for drug imprisonment and had 11.6 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents - a relatively low ratio. But Louisiana, with the highest incarceration rate in the nation, experienced overdose deaths at a rate almost 44 percent higher than New York.

But while increased incarceration rates have no significant effect on drug use, Horowitz noted that stiffer prison terms do have a dramatic impacts on everyone else.

“Putting more drug law violators behind bars for longer periods of time has generated an enormous cost for taxpayers, but has not yielded a convincing public safety return on those investments,” he said.

Since 1980 the number of Americans in state and federal prisons for drug law violations has exploded from fewer than 25,000 to more than a quarter-

comes with it will inspire people to sign up for a fundraising event this spring

there are smaller events being held in every state. A link to more than a dozen events in Indiana can be found on World Vision’s website. that aims to make access Colquitt says many to clean water easier. people in the developing world The Global 6K for Water are walking miles a day for walk/run is happening May 19. Ashley Colquitt, director of water that isn’t fresh at all.

“They were fetching events at World Vision, says it’s water from the same place a 6K race because that’s the people were washing their average distance that women and children in other countries motorcycles, and the same place where they wash the have to walk each day to get school bus, and the same water that’s safe to drink. place where the animals “So you can imagine, drink out of,” she explains. immediately after they give “That was the same water birth, they are still tasked with they were drinking.” going to fetch water for the According to World Vision, family,” she says. “A child having to wake up at 4 A.M. to nearly 1,000 children under age go get water, and then going to 5 die every day from diarrhea school, and do it all over again caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation and improper after they get out of school.” hygiene. Across the globe, Large-scale Global 6K 844 million people still lack for Water races are being access to clean drinking water held in Chicago, Seattle, and more than 2 billion lack Kansas City and Detroit on proper sanitation resources.

May 19, but Colquitt says

Study Finds Stiffer Prison Terms Don’t Deter Drug Use

More than ten times as many Americans are now imprisoned for drug offenses than in 1980. (babawawa/Pixabay) million. Horowitz said Pew has polled voters nationally and found broad, bipartisan support for reducing prison penalties for drug crimes.

“In states like Maryland we note 75 percent of voters

agree that imposing longer prison terms is the wrong way to break the cycle of crime and addiction,” Horowitz said. “And these kinds of findings span from Louisiana to Utah, red and blue states across the country.”

He added research shows the most effective response to drug misuse includes treatment, prevention and alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders.

violence, according to new analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety.

The study found the majority of incidents “involve domestic or family violence.”

Lydia Waligorski, public policy director for the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, says she isn’t surprised by the correlation.

She notes that groups like hers have known for decades that if people with a history of violence have access to a firearm, there’s a much higher risk of fatalities.

“Even the presence of a firearm in the home where there’s violence sends this message to the victims in the home that, ‘I can kill you at any time I want,’” she warns.

Everytown looked at more

than 150 cases between 2009 and 2016 in which four or more people were killed, not including the shooter.

In more than four out of ten cases, the killer showed “red flags” - threats, attempts or acts of violence, substance abuse or violations of protective orders. Gun advocates argue more firearms would prevent such incidents.

For years, victims of domestic violence have been told they would be safe if they were armed, but Waligorski says the mere presence of a firearm in the home increases the risk of the survivor being killed by as much as 500 percent.

She points to a series of recent shooting deaths of highly trained law-enforcement

officers in Colorado as evidence that good people with guns are not always able to stop one that’s bad.

“When we add people that are not highly trained, that’s adding more risk,” she explains. “More guns has not been the answer for domestic violence and, unfortunately, I do not feel that more guns is a solution for our schools.”

Waligorski cites extreme risk-prevention policies, passed by a handful of states, as one way forward. Designed to stop gun tragedies before they occur, the measures allow family members to petition a court to remove a person’s access to guns if they pose an imminent danger to themselves or others.

Study Links Domestic Violence to Mass Shootings

The presence of a firearm in the home of someone with a history of domestic violence increases the risk of the survivor being killed by as much as 500 percent. (Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – There is a

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New Benefits and Insurance Options You Can Expect in 2018

By Desert Star Staff Ever wondered whether your insurance policy was actually working for you?

You may be in luck, as your insurance plan may start to follow the same trends being adopted in other industries: simpler, more convenient and personalized products – all supported by the latest mobile technology.

This year, Stephanie Shields, a product marketing and development expert from Aflac, (Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus and American Family Life Assurance Company of New York) says that policyholders can expect these “value-added services” to become less of a nice-to-

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have and more of a given: • Telemedicine: Consulting with a physician and getting treatment online offers greater flexibility and may become essential to busy people.

• Fraud protection: Identity theft is likely top of mind for policyholders and businesses. Expect to see better fraud protection, including ongoing internet monitoring and full identity restoration after a data breach.

• Bill negotiation: The ever-changing health care system is often confusing to navigate. Ongoing education, as well as help understanding medical bills, can ultimately mean greater access to efficient, affordable care.

Transformed Benefits: Insurance providers will likely shift the customer experience to follow that of retailers and other industries. In 2018, expect to see insurers such as Aflac offer more cohesive insurance policies that combine multiple benefit types into one plan.

Beyond the Basics: You may find things that were once luxuries, such as 401K matching, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and even annual bonuses, are not as successful in meeting the expectations of today’s employees. As those expectations grow, successful businesses can continue to close the gap with such services as: • Health advocacy: Access to round-the-clock

personal health advocates who can answer health care and insurance-related questions.

• Financial and legal fitness: Access to financial and legal advisors who can educate consumers on the preparation of wills and other legal documents.

• College-advisory services: These might include resources to help lower college costs and navigate the admissions process.

• No more “one-size-fitsall”: Communications from benefits providers may be more tailored to individual needs.

• Bite-sized communications: Concise information about workplace benefits, tips for using benefits to help protect financial security and better explanations

of coverage combinations that are appropriate at various life stages.

• New format: While some benefits information will still be delivered in the typical booklet format, more businesses may consider using online articles, digital signs, brown-bag luncheons and town halls.

• Frequent communications: Employers may communicate about benefits throughout the year, or time communications to coincide with life events, such as employee anniversaries.

Time Spent Smarter: In 2018, employers who have not yet adopted online platforms to manage benefits may do so. Advantages include yearround, convenient access to pertinent information and

one-page views of all benefits options and selections, enabling you to identify any holes you may have in coverage.

Penny-Pinching: More voluntary benefits, such as accident, critical illness/cancer, hospital indemnity, life and disability insurance, are on the horizon. According to the 2017 Aflac WorkForces Report, 81 percent of employees see a growing need for voluntary insurance benefits, and 90 percent consider voluntary insurance at least somewhat part of a comprehensive benefits program.

Thanks to a tech-driven world and the growing demands of consumers, 2018 may see insurers expand their services to offer even more convenience and personalization. StatePoint

By Desert Star Staff About a year ago, US President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate the national debt “over a period of eight years.” Treasury data now shows the debt has surpassed the $21 trillion mark this week for the first time in history.

Last month Trump signed a suspension on the federal debt limit, allowing the government to borrow an unlimited amount of money until March 1, 2019.

According to the Treasury

data, the national debt was $19.9 trillion when Trump took office on January 20, 2017.

The $1.5 trillion tax cut bill and a two-year spending deal passed by the Congress are expected to drive the deficit and debt further upward.

Despite the recent concerns that the US deficit was soaring under the Trump presidency, statistics show the national debt has been surging independent of party politics during this century. Under the previous administration of

President Barack Obama, the deficit nearly doubled, rising by about $9 trillion to just under $20 trillion.

In its annual financial report, the US Treasury said last month the government lost over a trillion dollars in 2017. The huge sum constitutes the size of the entire Australian economy; it amounts to a loss of more than $2.2 million per minute.

Tennessee Senator Bob Corker called the national debt the “greatest threat to our nation” when

it exceeded $20 trillion for the first time in September.

In January, one of the largest ratings firms in China, Dagong Global Credit Rating, cut the US sovereign rating from A- to BBB+ on concerns that the country can fail servicing the debt. Peru, Colombia and Turkmenistan have the same rating with Dagong.

The US Federal Reserve said this month national debt could reach $30 trillion in just 10 years, and that this should be cause for concern.

US national debt tops $21 trillion for first time ever

Facebook’s ‘breach of trust’

willing to consider outside regulation of Facebook, within limits. “I’m not sure we shouldn’t be regulated,” he said. “There are things like Continued from Page 1 in an interview with CNN on ad transparency regulation Wednesday evening. “This that I would love to see.” mistakes, there’s more to was a major breach of trust, do, and we need to step up and I’m really sorry that In a series of interviews, he and do it,” he said. “I started this happened,” he said. tried to placate all concerns.

Facebook, and at the end of The CEO also said He told the New York Times the day I’m responsible for Facebook would testify before Facebook’s security force what happens on our platform.” Congress on the scandal but would be doubled. “We’ll have Twitter was alive on did not commit to appearing in more than 20,000 people Wednesday night with person. “What we try to do is working on security and posts pointing out that, for send the person at Facebook community operations by the Zuckerberg at least, sorry who will have the most end of the year, I think we seems to be the hardest word. knowledge,” he said. “If that’s have about 15,000 now.”

However, Zuckerberg me, then I am happy to go.”

He added claims that eventually uttered the s-word Zuckerberg said he was Facebook had already March 23, 2018

countered fake news bots from eastern Europe in last year’s special election in Alabama.

“We found a significant number of Macedonian accounts that were trying to spread false news, and were able to eliminate those,” he said.

Zuckerberg also complained of having to police racist and other prejudiced content on his social media platform. “Where’s the line on hate speech?” he asked Recode. “I mean, who chose me to be the person that did that? I guess I have to, because of where we are now, but I’d rather not.”

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The 29th Annual Spirit Awards

Bobbie Eakes, Janeen and Michael Damian, Melissa Neiderman and David Steen.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 29th Annual Desert Spirit was held on March 11th at the Heckmann Estate again this year. This is the Deserts Premier Gala to fight Cancer.

The American Cancer Society’s event raised money for the fight against cancer in hopes of a cure. This event is one big party with top entertainment and 12 vendors with samples of their unique dishes. Each vendor had plates where guests could go from one vendor to another and hope they had room to taste it all. There was a massive bar as guests entered where they could get

refreshments of all kinds. Silent and Live auctions were held in between the entertainment and awards presentations Karen Devine served as Event Emcee, and Entertainment was provided

by Dynamic Dave and New Sensations. There was a guest appearance by Michael Damian and an upbeat performance by the beautiful Bobbi Eakes.

Event co-chairs were Sean and Tara Webb. Actor Sean Kanan and his lovely wife Michele were Honorary Chairs. The event honors several people. This year the Celebration of Life Honoree was Shay Moraga.

Co-chairs, Tara and Sean Webb, Honorary Co-chairs,-Michele and Sean Kanan with Kelli Biello. Photo by Pat Krause

There was a posthumous Celebration of Life Honoree, Greg Polzin who lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Actress Daisy Fuentes awarded her Husband, Richard Marx, the Spirit of the Mission Honor. Marx is a performer, singer, Songwriter, and Producer. He said that most of the time he is asked to sing at these benefits, and he did it again for this crowd. His songs have reached the top 10 and won many awards.

He spoke of a young girl with bone cancer that showed him true heroism.

He even built a room in her

a name at the hospital after she passed. He said she had such great courage and is still an inspiration to him.

Chef Drew Davis from Catalan Restaurant was the host restauranteur. Other restaurants participating were Bistro, Coachella Valley Eatery, Haus of Poke, Cliffhouse. Pacifica, Rio Azul, Renaissance, Smokin Burgers, Two Bunch Palms, Kofofi, Over the Rainbow Desserts and LaQuinta High School Culinary Arts Institute. Each restaurant brought its own Chef to oversee the foods served.

The Live auction was held

by Clint Bell, Auctioneer. Then The New Sensations Band got the guests up dancing. It takes many many sponsors to put on an affair of this size that brings people to the event. This is an outdoor gala with tables all over the lawn area. Guests mingled with friends and took photos of the giant backdrop. This is what they call a Fun Party that raises lots of money to eradicate Cancer. This disease hits all families and is a number one killer. It does not distinguish between the very young, the very old or in-between.

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The Finals of the BNP Paribas 2018 Open

Daria Kasatkina and Naomi Osaka-winner. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The BNP Paribas Open had one of the most exciting finishes to date. The fans got their monies worth on Sunday.

It was a hard-fought battle between Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro. It was one of those matches for the history books. The game lasted for a long time. Del Potro won the first match. The second was a back and forth battle that ended in a tiebreaker.

It went first to del Potro and then back to Federer who finally won that tiebreaker.

The fans went wild as most of the people in the filled stadium were Federer fans.

The third and final match was another exciting, on the edge of your seat, game.

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Fans would yell after Federer made a huge shot and then the whole stadium would be completely quiet. Can you imagine thousands of people not saying a word during play?

Roger Federer had his chance to win several times but always came up short. Double faults were his downfall. The match again came to a tiebreaker.

This time Federer was unable to make a comeback to win.

Del Potro was on the top of his game and came out a winner.

He said he was still shaking when he spoke to the crowd at the trophy ceremony. The winner gets 1.3 million dollars, the same as the winner in the women’s match, which cannot be said in any other sport.

The BNP Paribas Tennis

Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro-winner. Photo by Pat Krause Open is always full of surprises.

This year is no exception as many of the top seeds in Women and Doubles are not playing in the finals. Two 20-year-old women who are not well known are vying for the top spot, The 2018 BNP Paribas trophy. Venus and Serena Williams fell along with other prominent names Simona Halep, Caroline Wosniak,nVenus Williams and more. Fan favorite Maria Sharapova lost early in the matches. Them two women are Daria Kasatkina and Naomi Osaka. The Winner was Naomi Osaka. The women fought hard and wanted the trophy so bad that each worked to make that happen with exciting back and forth volleys. Osaka March 23, 2018

was so excited she won that she had a hard time at the podium thanking everyone and giggling a lot. There were record crowds again this year.

Glady Knight sang God Bless America when the local servicemen came out on the court with a huge American Flag. It was a fabulous rendition of the song. Knight put a lot of emotion into the song. I noticed that everyone stood with their hand over their heart while she sang. This event came in between matches.

Tennis fans come from all over the world as this tournament is one of the largest in the U.S and considered the best by the players. There is a lot to see and do at the Tennis Gardens,

aptly named for its ambiance.

This tournament offers so much more than other sports in the Valley. It combines almost everything fans could ask for and more. Luxury restaurants, entertainment, outside videos for watching and some of the best courts. Stadium one and two are upgraded for comfort.

The other stadiums offer great seating and close up viewing.

Fans hover around the practice courts to watch their favorite players in action, close up.

Fans will keep coming to this fabulous sporting event because it so fans friendly.

The BIG NEWS at the end of the play was that the BNP Paribas would be the Premier Sponsor for another five years. www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

’Lady Bird’ Now on DVD

Nine films were nominated for an Oscar in the best picture category this year. If you haven’t had the chance to see them all, many are now available on DVD like “Dunkirk,” ”Darkest Hour,” “I, Tonya,” “Get Out,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,Missouri’ and “Lady Bird’ starring Saoirse Ronan in the title role.

“Lady Bird” was written by actress Greta Gerwig and the film also marks her directorial debut. Gerwig was nominated for an Oscar for her work. In “Lady Bird” she tells the story of a young Sacramento senior in a Catholic High School (Saoirse Ronan) who calls herself Lady Bird. When a priest asks her if that’s her given name she tells him “Yes, I gave the name to myself.”

She is feisty, bright and eager to attend a college back east to get as far away from Sacramento as she can. She tells her parents she wants to be where real scholastic opportunities and culture can be found. However, her

mother (Laurie Metcalf, who won three Emmys for her work on TV’s “Roseanne”) feels it will be too expensive.

She also tells her daughter she is “ a snob.” Undeterred, Lady Bird appeals to her father (Tracy Letts) for help. Because she is very special to him, he tells her he will do his best to see that she has enough money to follow her dreams.

It is clear from the very start that there is tension between Lady Bird and her mother. Early on the two of them are driving in the car, listening to the radio, when the atmosphere changes from cordial to combative.

Finally, when Ladybird has had enough, she unleashes her anger verbally before she opens the car door and falls out on the road much to her mother’s shock. In the process, Lady Bird breaks her arm.

According to director Gerwig, the film deals with senior year experiences and romantic relationships, but “most of all the mother-

daughter relationship is the love story of the film.”

“Lady Bird” is also filled with high school experiences, friendships, and romance.

Lucas Hedges and Timothee Chalamet play the boys in her life. The head nun at her parochial school is Lois Smith.

Purity is expected at all times at the school, as shown when a nun chaperone at a

school dance tells a couple to leave six inches between themselves for “the holy spirit.”

Lady Bird’s best friend is a plump, cheerful Julie (Beanie Feldstein) who always sits next to her in class and the cool, wealthy Jenna (Odeya Rush) who makes the devoted Julie jealous.

As the film progresses, Lady Bird heads off to college,

but will the experiences meet her expectations “Lady Bird” is rated R for language, sexual content, brief graphic nudity and teen partying. Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Good News! This week Oscar winner for Best Picture, “The Shape of Water” will be available on DVD and Blu-ray.

#DeleteFacebook trending as users fume over the scandal $36 billion off the company’s valuation, and $5.5 billion off Zuckerberg’s fortune

By Desert Star Staff The hashtag #DeleteFacebook is trending after it was revealed that Cambridge Analytica bought data harvested from 50 million Facebook users and used it to target voters during the 2016 US presidential election.

The data mining was revealed on Saturday by the Observer, which found that the firm – which worked with Donald Trump’s election team – bought the harvested data from a company called Global Science Research.

Cambridge Analytica has denied knowing the data was improperly obtained. www.desertstarweekly.com

Facebook users weren’t exactly thrilled to find out that they had been analyzed in such a way. They’ve now taken to Twitter to express their anger under the hashtag #DeleteFacebook. The campaign is calling for users to unsubscribe from everything related to Facebook, including Instagram and WhatsApp. Stock market trader and political analyst @Ian56789 accused Facebook of being “part of the Big Brother system of control,” while referencing George Orwell’s novel ‘1984.’

He added that it sells data to governments and corporations, manipulates what see and don’t

see online, and “even tries to manipulate your current mood.”

Author and physician Rachel Clarke took to Twitter to deliver a reversed version of the age-old break-up line to Facebook. “It’s not me; it’s you. Goodbye,” she wrote.

Stand-up comedian Joe Heenan brought a bit of humor to the situation, saying that deleting Facebook would take away his ability to see “racist comments” from people he hated in high school.

Meanwhile, Mark Davyd, founder, and CEO of the Music Venue Trust in the UK noted the irony of #DeleteFacebook trending on Twitter. In real music industry fashion, he highlighted that irony by including a screenshot from the music video of Alanis Morissette’s smash 1996 hit ‘Ironic.’

Others took the opportunity

to share their experience with deleting Facebook, encouraging others to do the same. “I deleted Facebook New Year‘s Eve 2014. It was the best decision I’ve made, and I can safely say I do not miss it. Life is so much better without it,” Twitter user @ CEdwardsEsq wrote.

“I deleted my Facebook account over a year ago and noticed a substantial drop in anxiety. I did not realize how deeply entrenched I had become in what is essentially an addictive game with shit graphics,” Twitter user Kavus Torabi wrote.

However, journalist and author Fabio Chiusi were less optimistic about the effect of deleting Facebook. “#DeleteFacebook if you wish, but please don’t pretend this is a solution to surveillance capitalism. What we need

is a restructuring of the data economy, not opening up a market for the next Facebook – which, btw, will be as bad, without changing the rules of the game.”

Whether those who are deleting their Facebook accounts will stick to their commitment over the longterm remains unknown. For many, the desire to receive Happy Birthday messages from people they never speak to may prove to be too strong.

Meanwhile, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to remain silent while the company deals with a 6.77 percent drop in shares as a result of the breach. The fall knocked $36 billion off the company’s valuation, and $5.5 billion off Zuckerberg’s fortune, according to Forbes’ live tracker of the world’s wealthiest people.

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FI CTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RATTLESNAKE ROOTER, 32881 NAVAJO TRAIL #3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DANIEL ANTONIO ECHEVERRIA PALENCIA, 32881 NAVAJO TRAIL #2, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; ALEJANDRO JOSE ECHEVERRIA PALENCIA, 32881 NAVAJO TRAIL #3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: Co-partners.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MAY 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: DANIEL ANTONIO ECHEVERRIA PALENCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201803650. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5046 Publish March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018

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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. 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: GUSTAVO- -RODRIGUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201801743. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: T’S SALES , 81-947 TOURNAMENT WAY, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: REBECCA YVETTE TENORIO, 81-947 TOURNAMENT WAY, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/27/2018. 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: REBECCA YVETTE TENORIO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201803220. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).Publish March 9, 16, 23, 30, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 2018 DSW18-5042 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: F1 PEREZ, LLC, 68956 PEREZ RD, STE AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEF, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Full name of registrant: F1 PEREZ, LLC, 68956 DOING BUSINESS AS: THE FLUSTERS, 74804 PEREZ RD STE F, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. JONI DRIVE, UNIT 7B, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY Riverside County; 43376 COOK ST., UNIT 193, COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. DOUGLAS LYNN VANSANT JR., 43376 COOK I declare that all the information in this statement is ST., UNIT 193, PALM DESERT, CA 92211; DAN true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, MCKINNON WHITE, 52990 DOUBLE VIEW DR., information which he or she knows to be false, is IDYLLWILD, CA 92549. Business is conducted by: guilty of a crime) Signed TED WILLIAM DENSMORE CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact II, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed business under the fictitious business name(s) listed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March above on 02/14/2015 I declare that all the informa13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk- tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regisRecorder File No.R-201803616. NOTICE — THIS trant, who declares as true, information which he or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EX- she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: PIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED DOUGLAS LYNN VANSANT JR. This statement was IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST January 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201800646. NOTICE — THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSI- EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS NESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATELAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5045 March FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018 AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. NESS AS: FCM ROOFING, 33450 SHIFTING SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

SANDS TRAIL APT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA Publish January 19, 26, 2018, February 2, 9, 2018, 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 DSW18-5011.

FABIAN- -CERVANTES MEDRANO, 33450 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL APT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIRegistrant has not yet begun to transact business NESS AS: FABIAN’S GARDENING, 49430 NARunder the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare CISO LANE, COACHELLA, CA 92236.Riverside that all the information in this statement is true County. Full name of registrant: FABIN ALBERTO and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed FABIAN- -CERVANTES MEDRANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 12, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803556. 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). DSW18-5043 March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq and B&P 24074 et seq) Escrow No. 5626690 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Bulk Sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: ANIKAT GAS & FOOD, INC., a California corporation, 20000 North Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92262 Doing Business as: ARCO AMPM 82686 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: none The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 42270 Spectrum Street, Indio, CA 92203 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: ASHVER, INC., a California corporation, 20000 North Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92262 The location and general description of the assets to be sold are the furniture, fixtures and equipment, inventory of stock, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill, covenant not to compete, and the trade name of the business and transfer of License No. 447844 of that certain business known as ARCO AMPM 82686 located at 20000 North Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92262 The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage license is intended to be consummated at the office of: The First American Title Company, 4380 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92122, Escrow No. DTR-5626690, Escrow Officer: Buffie Colon, and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 4-11-2018.

The Bulk Sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but is subject to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code. Claims will be accepted until Escrow Holder is notified by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the transfer of the permanent Alcoholic Beverage License to the Buyer. As required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, it has been agreed between the Seller and the Buyer that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: January 25, 2018 ASHVER, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Anju Verma Title: President 3/23/18 CNS-3113442# ESERT STAR WEEKLY. Publish 3/23/2018. DSW18-5052 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- ING BUSINESS AS: SPRINGS HOME CLEANING, NESS AS: THE PERFECT PILLOW, 4525 E RAMON 4280 REX COURT, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ALEJANCounty; 52 MARS ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. DRO MANUEL FLORES, 4280 REX COURT, PALM Full name of registrant: SCOTT EDWARD COE, 52 SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INMARS ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business DIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. yet begun to transact business under the fictitious I declare that all the information in this statement name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, true, information which he or she knows to be false, who declares as true, information which he or she is guilty of a crime) Signed: ALEJANDRO MANUEL knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SCOTT FLORES. This statement was filed with the County EDWARD COE. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Riverside County on February 2, 2018. Peter County Clerk of Riverside County March 19, 2018. Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File R-201801637. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINo.R-201803908. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECUNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW TION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFES(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND SIONS CODE). DSW18-1032 February 7, 14, 21, PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5051 March 23, 28, 2018 March 16, 23, 30, 2018, April 6, 2018 30, April 6,13, 2018 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- DOING BUSINESS AS: POINT OF CONTACT NESS AS: VALLEY’S BEST PLUMBING HEATING FOUNDATION, 74060 SETTING SUN TRAIL, AND AIR, 68065 EMPALMO RD, CATHEDRAL PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; P.O. CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name BOX 2759, PALM DESERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: SABRINA SERVICES INC., 68065 of registrant: ROBIN SUE MATTESON, 74060 EMPALMO RD., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234/ SETTING SUN TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260; CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. KEN- -MAHER, 74060 SETTING SUN TRAIL, PALM Registrant has not yet begun to transact business DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: An under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare Unincorporated Association-other than a partnerthat all the information in this statement is true and ship. Registrant has not yet begun to transact correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a I declare that all the information in this statement crime) Signed GLORIA GABRIELLA MASCARENAS, is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the as true, information which he or she knows to be County Clerk of Riverside County March 20, 2018. false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ROBIN SUE MATPeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File TESON, GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was No.R-201804034. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE January 11, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201800539. NOTICE — OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEUSE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5049 March 23, RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. 30, April 6,13, 2018 SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE DSW18-1035 February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 March FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 16, 23, 30, 2018, April 6, 2018 NESS AS: CHRISTINA’S HOUSEKEEPING, 84548 VERMOUTH DR., COACHELLA, CA 92236. River- AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEside County. Full name of registrant: CHRISTINA- MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO-MORALES, 84548 VERMOUTH DR., COACHELLA, ING BUSINESS AS: GRG CLEANING SERVICES, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. 43 SANTO DOMINGO, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare GUSTAVO- -RODRIGUEZ, 43 SANTO DOMINGO,

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BERRUECOS ZAZUETA, 49430 NARCISO LN, COACHELLA, CA 92236. 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: FABIN ALBERTO BERRUECOS ZAZUETA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201801788. 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).

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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 SHAWNA DANIELLE SHELTON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 21, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201802419. 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). DSW18-5034 February 23, 2018, March 2, 9, 16, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FCM ROOFING, 33450 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FABIAN- -CERVANTES MEDRANO, 33450 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL, 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 FABIAN- -CERVANTES MEDRANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 20, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201802401. 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). DSW18-5033 February 23, 2018, March 2, 9, 16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JJ TILE AND MARBLE, 88510 AVE 69, THERMAL CA 92274.Riverside County; PO BOX 1231, MECCA, CA 92254. Full name of registrant: JUAN- -CHAVEZ MARTINEZ, 88510 AVE 69, THERMAL, CA 92274. 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: JUAN- -CHAVEZ MARTINEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 2, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201801626. 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). DSW18-5040 March 2, 9, AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE16, 23, 2018 MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ING BUSINESS AS: DUNELIGHT, 42215 WASHFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- INGTON STREET, SUITE A 820, PALM DESERT, NESS AS: PINK SWIRLS COTTON CANDY, 48128 CA 92211. Riverside County; 79340 DESERT WIND SAN GORGONIO ST, COACHELLA, CA 92236. CT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MAYRA JOEL PATRICK MONROE, 42215 WASHINGTON EVA PALOALTO, 48128 SAN GORGONIO ST, ST SUITE A 820, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to has not yet begun to transact business under the transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the above. I declare that all the information in this state- information in this statement is true and correct. (A ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares registrant, who declares as true, information which as true, information which he or she knows to be he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MAYRA EVA PALO- Signed: JOEL PATRICK MONROE. This statement ALTO. This statement was filed with the County was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Clerk of Riverside County on February 7, 2018. on December 20, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorPeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201716290.

No.R-201801809. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5036 March 2, 9, DSW18-1012 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 March 16, 23, 2018 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SCOTTDRA, LLC, 74401 HOVLEY LANE EAST #1317, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; PO BOX 11741, PALM DESERT, CA 92255.

Full name of registrant: SCOTTDRA, LLC, 74401 HOVLEY LANE EAST, #1317, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun

AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) RIBEIRO JIU JITSU LA QUINTA, 79485 HIGHWAY 111 UNIT 3, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): HARGETT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, 77770 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE STE B, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ CA. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LI-

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ABILITY COMPANY The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on:02/14/2017. 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: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HARGETT, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on January 10, 2018 File No. R-201702165 Publish January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018, February 23, 2018, March 2, 9, 16, 2018. DSW18-5006 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VIP FINANCIAL SERVICES, 19608 TUMBLEWEED TRAIL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PEDRO ADOLFO PEREIRA JR, 19608 TUMBLEWEED TRAIL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed PEDRO ADOLFO PEREIRA JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 10, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201800492. 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). DSW18-5008 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2018, February 23, 2018, March 2, 9, 16, 2018 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 201700471 Loan No.: RMF30767 APN: 639-302-029-8 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/11/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of

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sale. Trustor: USA La Casa S Investment, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Duly Appointed Trustee: SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING. Recorded 1/24/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0030130 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 4/13/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $34,565.86. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66795 5th Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00471.

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: 3/20/2018 SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING, By ASSET DEFAULT MANAGEMENT, INC., AS AGENT FOR TRUSTEE 24013 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Calabasas, California 91302 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4651668 03/23/2018, 03/28/2018, 04/04/2018. DSW18-5050 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 135425 Title No. 95518193 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/02/1998.

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 04/25/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/02/1998, as Instrument No.

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373436, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by Al Newman and Helen M. Newman, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 -Auction. com Room. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1:AN UNDIVIDED 1/191ST INTEREST IN THE NORTH 660 FEET OF THE WEST 660 FEET OF THE EAST 1980 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH 660 FEET OF THE EAST 1320 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, S.B.M., ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: (A) UNITS 1 TO 191 INCLUSIVE AS SHOWN IN CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1986 IN BOOK 1986 PAGE 295713. (B) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS” AS DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 2: UNIT 182 AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS” AS DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO AND AS APPURTENANT TO SAID PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE. APN 656-031-086-7. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14777 Palm Drive #182, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $34,679.44. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated: 3/19/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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17-20387-SP-CA Title No. 170411055-CA-VOI A.P.N. 641-031-030-8 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses

5 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.Auction.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 135425. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-FN4651162 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018. DSW18-5047

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of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Tina Jo Rourke, a married woman, as her sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation. Recorded 03/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0242706 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California.

Date of Sale: 04/06/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $113,391.25.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66184 Cahuilla Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20387-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 03/13/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website:www. ndscorp.com/sales Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4650052 03/16/2018, 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018. DSW18-5044

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AT T H E M O V I E S

WITH LADY BEVERLY COHN

Up Close & Personal With Patrick Schwarzenegger trust me, all the guys gave me input – do they like her, do they not like her, can she hang out with the boys. So it’s a vice versa situation.

Bella Thorne (Katie) and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Charlie) Photo Credit: Ed Araquel Out of the historic Kennedy clan has emerged yet another young “prince,” and his name is Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger. The eldest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, his family tree reads like the who’s who in American philanthropy and politics, ranging from Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, to his maternal grandmother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, and his grandfather, Sargent Shriver, who was a United States Ambassador to France, the first director of the Peace Corps, and the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States under George McGovern in the 1972 U.S. presidential election.

Patrick is taking a nonpolitical path and began his career as a model. He’s a local boy and was educated at the Brentwood School and received a degree from USC’s Marshall School of Business as well as a degree from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. In keeping with the philanthropic tradition of the family, with the help of his parents Patrick founded Project360 when he was 15, some of the proceeds earmarked for charitable donations. 24-year-old Patrick’s love of the world of film goes back to his childhood when he hung out with his dad on set and got bitten by the acting bug. He makes his film debut as Charlie in “Midnight Sun,” in which he co-stars with Bella Thorne as Katie Price.

This is a touching story about a young girl with a terrible disease, how she copes with it, and how meeting Charlie brings her unexpected joy. Sensitively directed by Scott Speer from a screenplay by Eric Kirsten, the film co-stars Rob Riggle as Katie’s dad Jack and Quinn Shephard as her best friend Morgan. And yes. Do stuff

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some Kleenex in your purse. and experience what it feels Patrick recently sat like to be a “normal” teenager. down with a select group of journalists and the following has How would you describe been edited for content and your experience with continuity for print purposes. your first leading role?

Patrick: It was so much How did you get involved fun. We shot in Vancouver for in “Midnight Sun?” two months and Bella and I Patrick: I was the last got along just great. There component. Bella Thorne was wasn’t anyone else to hang already cast and I got involved out with so it was just she and through the traditional way of I. We worked and afterwards auditioning. I did the director we went on hikes and bike read and then had to do the rides and as the filming chemistry read, which was process went on, we got with Bella. Chemistry reads closer and closer to each other are when you do it with the on and off screen and I think leading person who is already that closeness and comfort cast. You basically see if you was portrayed in the film. have chemistry with each other.

I had known Bella a little bit How did Bella help you prior to this film and texted her with some of the very telling her that I was going to emotional scenes? have a chemistry read with her Patrick: You know, when and wondered if there was any you play tennis with someone chance she could meet me. who is not good, you’re not She texted back, ‘Print out an good, but when you play with extra set of the sides,* choose someone who is really good, a place, and I’ll meet you.’ you become better. That’s how it worked with Bella. This Where did the meeting take was my first starring role and place and why did you want there was so much I didn’t to play the part of Charlie? know about acting, and still Patrick: Her mom don’t know about acting, but dropped her off at the Montage just working with her was Hotel. We met for over an like playing tennis with an hour and went through all the “A” player – it brought up my sides and just hung out. It “game.” Also, I had coffee was right before the audition with Scott before we began to and even though we hung shoot and told him to feel free out for only an hour, we were to dig into any parts of my life much more comfortable with that he felt would inform the each other. That helped me character and help me get to a lot. But to your question those very emotional moments. as to why I got involved with the project. I love romance. I Were you aware of love a love story and obviously how much a girl’s best this isn’t your ordinary love friend influences a story because it deals with relationship such as how Bella’s character, who has a Morgan influenced your real dangerous degenerative relationship with Katie? disease called XP,** which is Patrick: I was aware of deadly if you’re exposed to that because I’ve had girlfriends sunlight. The story follows and know how their friends their relationship and how my influence the relationship. You character pulls her out of her have to win over the friends. life of isolation and helps her By the way, it’s the same for to embark on a journey of love guys. When I met my girlfriend, March 23, 2018

What influence did your dad have in your pursuing an acting career?

Patrick: Obviously while I was growing up my dad made a few films. (Laughter) My favorite thing was I could ask him to take me to the set.

He would pick me up early from school, throw me in the Hummer and we would drive to Universal. I wanted to stay there all day because I would watch movies, visit him in the make-up room, and watch him go from dad to “Mr. Freeze” or “The Terminator.” I would see something on paper become a reality in terms of film. During breaks we would jump in his golf cart and go on all the rides.

I loved going to Craft Services and getting candy. (Laughter) This was when films were always shot in Los Angeles and he filmed at Universal Studios.

So I loved going to sets and fell in love with film and always wanted to do film. I took some theatre classes at school. I think my parents always knew that I wanted to be an actor but they also wanted me to get an education. They wanted me to finish high school and go to college. I’m happy I did.

My dad is obviously someone that had a path in acting, but also has the real estate and business side as well as the political side. You know with acting you can work for three months and not work for a year. So having other things you like to do during those down times is important.

Did you have more fun on film sets than when you lived in Sacramento?

Patrick: (He laughs) Sacramento? When my dad ran for governor, I was around ten so when you’re ten or eleven – (makes a weighing motion with two hands) the capital or movie sets?

(Laughter) It was definitely a great experience. I got to learn a lot, but as a kid going to movie sets was more fun.

On which set did you have the most fun?

Patrick: A lot of the filming of “Terminator 3” was shot on the hillside near the Griffith Observatory so I got to go on a lot of hikes, but my favorite was when he was working on the Universal lot.

You literally got to go to “King Kong” or “Jaws” and it was a dream come true for a kid.

Your name: Does it help or hinder?

Patrick: You can look at

anything in life as a positive or negative. I definitely like to see it as a positive. I’ve gotten to meet so many people from the film industry through my dad – people he’s worked with since he was a young actor. Does it help open up some doors for me? Well yes, but again like everything in life, if you’re not going to put the time in, if you’re not going to work hard, if you’re not dedicated, people will care only so much what your name is and then they’ll say “next.”

You and your dad are built quite differently.

Where do you fall and did you have to train for the swimming sequences?

Patrick: Well before this film, I loved weight lifting, I loved eating, I loved bulking up.

But for this role, I lost almost 20 pounds because I stopped lifting and started swimming.

When you start swimming, your body gets wider shoulders and a slimmer waist. I had someone from the USC swim team train me four days a week for the swimming sequences and I actually got pretty good at free-style swimming.

What was your reaction when you watched the film for the first time and who did you watch it with?

Patrick: I watched it with my friends and my family.

It’s weird to see yourself on screen and to hear your voice.

I was thinking, ‘Do I really sound like that?’ My mom and sisters were tearing up at the end, which made me happy, I guess. (Laughter) They really liked it and I’m really proud that I got to do this.

How did your dad react to the film?

Patrick: He’s proud. He actually shed a tear and I don’t know if it’s from the story or from just seeing me on the big screen. Kids want their parents to be proud of them and to be happy for them. My parents just want us to do what we want to do. My dad has always said to follow your passion. It’s not really work if you’re doing something you love to do.

Congratulations. Your family has good reason to be proud of you.

Patrick: Thank you…. *Sides: Excerpted pages from a screenplay that an actor can study and read to prepare for an audition or screen test. **XP: Xeroderma Pegmentosum

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