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“Power Of One” (left to right) Harold Wilkinson, Event Sponsor, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, 2012 Hero of Benghazi, Lorraine Brinton, Co-Founder of Olive Crest Desert Communities, Jill Wilkinson, Harold Wilkinson IV, and Dr. James Brinton, Co-founder of Olive Crest Desert Communities. Photo by Gregg Felsen Photography.

Kris “Tanto” Paronto, 2012 Hero of Benghazi Attack was Featured Speaker at Olive Crest Desert Communities’ Sold-Out Luncheon

By Madeline Zuckerman Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family . . . “One Life at a Time,”

hosted its “POWER OF ONE” luncheon with a sold-out crowd of over 200 guests.

This inaugural event, which exceeded all expectations, was Co-chaired by Georgialee and Doug Lang and held

at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa. The night before the luncheon featured speaker Kris “Tanto” Paronto, made a special guest appearance at a private Champions’s

Dinner held at the Classic Club. Over 40 youth attended from Olive Crest Programs, including emancipated foster youth and young men from the Olive Crest Perris Group Homes. This special dinner

was generously underwritten

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Homeless Shelters Seeking Help During Coronavirus Pandemic

By Desert Star Staff New Mexico’s homeless advocates say local communities, with help from the state government, need to make arrangements to house those living on the streets during the current health crisis.

Even in normal times, those experiencing homelessness struggle to find bathrooms and a place to wash their hands. Now, with restaurants, coffee shops, libraries and other public places closed, a lack of proper hygiene makes them even more vulnerable to COVID-19.

Hank Hughes, executive director of New Mexico Coalition to End

Homelessness, is asking the state and cities to make buildings or motel rooms available for homeless people who test positive to isolate and recover.

“I think homeless people right now are mostly pretty scared,” he states. “Homeless shelters are not set up well for a pandemic. Usually everybody is sleeping in the same room or just a couple different rooms.”

Hughes is discussing proposals to help the homeless with city officials in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces, the governor’s office and the state health department.

He says the public

A lack of access to food, shelter and basic hygiene by those experiencing homelessness make them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. (Leroy_Skalstad/Pixabay)

Time to “Type Inn” in Joshua Tree

Image courtesy Joshua Tree National Park and Louise Marler.

By Pamela Price Joshua Tree, CA, the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, is also the home of one of the more original hideaways in the High Desert, Joshua. Tree TYPE Inn located on a quiet street off 29 Palms Hwy this cozy two-bedroom, one-bathroom inn, described by its creator, artist Louise Marler is where you “experience a Typewriter Art & Antique Livein Gallery.” A recent guest left a typed message from a “manual” vintage typewriter on display at the Inn, reminiscent

of the pre-digital era.

She said, “After hiking the trails of Joshua Tree we returned to The TPYE Inn overwhelmed with the beauty of the sun and shadow on those crazy rocks and little beat up from the trail. But here at The TYPE Inn, we could cook comfort food, unwind and feel at peace and at home”. This message was, of course, typed using a vintage typewriter sitting on a desk, which was powered by a “typewriter ribbon “! The typewriter was one of several

manual typewriters from Louise Marler’s TypeOwriter art collection, creating an effective time capsule for typewriter fans. The Inn is pet and children friendly and conveniently located near the Joshua Tree Coffee Company and Pie for the People, a small pizza restaurant both on 29 Palms Hwy. Amidst the lure of the High Desert Louise Marler has resurrected the era of the trusty typewriter, whether it be an SCM Smith Corona, vintage Adler 64, Royal,

“Chubbs The Dreamer”

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES.-Award winning music producer Sha Money XL known for his producing hit making abilities and his success with 50 Cent, BIG K.I.R.T, Bobby Shmurda and G-Unit has partnered with entertainment production company “Purple Rope Ent.” to sign and release CHUBBS THE DREAMER and his debut single W.O.W.. W.O.W. produced by SHA MONEY XL is now available across all streaming platforms.

W.O.W. debut single will be released in tandem with a full music video directed

by Jonathon Jacobs aka JohnsPassions and produced by entertainment executives; Jason Keepler and Lea Zesati; and their array of diverse team at Purple Rope Ent. in partnership with Teamwork Music Inc. The Official W.O.W. CHUBBS THE DREAMER is the new generation of hiphop urban artist with lyrics that impact and inspire the world.

Coming out of his “Left Over

Series” reaching over half a million streams in the past month, his music continues to impact new listeners.

In the midst of trying times and the world epidemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) Chubbs The Dreamer has released W.O.W. as an inspirational anthem that looks at the past for WISDOM and views with optimism the FUTURE. W.O.W. with its internal meaning of “Words of Wisdom” is that and much more, encouraging us to “NEVER GIVE UP” and that “WE ARE NEVER ALONE”. In

Image courtesy Joshua Tree National Park and Louise Marler.

Olivetti, an early Venus portable, Vintage Hermes 3000, 1949 Royal “KMG” or a vintage Smith Corona “cougar” portable Manual Typewriter. “This nostalgic homage in remembrance of the pre-computer era was an unexpected discovery

in the High Desert,” said Philip Alvidriz, who visited the Inn recently.

“Having the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park nearby makes this an ideal retreat. It’s my type of hideaway!” he said. Contact www.joshuatreetypeinn.com

the single cover we see an older man imparting WISDOM around the fire place with the NEXT generation ready to HEAR his WORDS OF WISDOM. W.O.W. produced

by SHA MONEY XL is a powerful HIP HOP hit full of lyrics to impact your soul.

“Cultivate your peace by controlling the controllables in your life and leave the rest to a sovereign God.” - Chubbs the Dreamer “Reflections from the

experiences of self and others makes one wise.”

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Covered California Opens Enrollment period until June 30th

By Janice Gough Covered California announced today that it’s offering a new, COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period, open to “anyone uninsured and eligible to enroll in health care coverage, through June 30.

We’re already seeing stories of people who are afraid to come forward for testing or treatment because they do not have comprehensive health coverage. “We want to get as many people covered as possible to ensure they have access to the health care they need,” Peter Lee, Covered California executive director,

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said in a statement. “Having more people insured is the right thing to do, and this action builds on our efforts to leave no one behind in California.”

Most states have been arranging for state-regulated health insurers to: • Cover testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes Covid-19 pneumonia, without imposing costsharing requirements on the patients, either through formal regulatory actions or through informal agreements with the health insurers.

• Ease preauthorization requirements related to Covid-19 testing.

• Cover or expand coverage of telehealth services.

• Provide an in-network level of coverage for patients who seek out-of-network care due to Covid-19-related health care system disruption.

• Cover early refills of enrollees’ prescription medications, to help enrollees prepare for quarantines or other events that might make it difficult for the enrollees to get to drug stores.

• Cover any Covid-19 vaccine that becomes available with no cost-sharing.

Managers of more locally run Affordable Care Act (ACA) public exchange and managers of HealthCare.gov, the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services’ multi-state exchange program system, to add COVID-19 special enrollment period (SEP) for the HealthCare.gov states.

Special Enrollment periods are primarily used for situations in which you lose coverage due to job loss or retirement or a move to a new location. U.S. health insurers usually restrict when people can buy individual major medical insurance.

The ordinary open enrollment period, or time when people can buy individual coverage without having a special reason to be buying coverage, runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 in most of the country. But many states have added COVID-19 as a qualifier for SEP, to give people who failed to get coverage, a chance to protect themselves against big COVID-19 health care bills.

California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Vermont have

now added the list states with COVID-19 SEPs. Consumers who apply for coverage using the COVID-19 SEP extension and who meet ACA premium tax credit subsidy requirements can get the federal subsidies.

The California state subsidy is used to help people who earn from 400% to 600% of the federal poverty level for health coverage.

Each state is presenting SARS-CoV-2 benefits guidelines and other SARS-CoV-2 coverage guidelines in its own way.

One thing to be aware of is, in a previous article, I explained how the new changes in Medicare affect long-term care and, especially, the situation of admitted versus observation status. You must ask this question about your condition: Am I accepted, or am I here for observation? If you are classified as being there for observation, and then need to

go to a nursing home, Medicare will not pay. You must be listed as admitted status for 3 Days and four nights. You may need to ask the admitting doctor or caseworker to change the status. If your chart states, you were admitted for Observation.

Janice Gough is a financial and insurance advisor, located at 125E.Tahquitz Cyn. Way, in Palm Springs, She can be reached via Phone (760) 251-7724 or (650)2008291 or email Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com PS: Life insurance policies do cover deaths caused by pandemics.

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How HOAs Can Cope With Pandemic

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL In the past few weeks, as the COVID-19 aka “coronavirus” proliferated globally, local, state, and some national governments have taken strong measures to ban groups from congregating and ordering non-essential businesses to close.

Here are some suggestions which may help associations through these unprecedented and difficult times.

Careful consideration should be given to the various webbased platforms supporting on-line audio or video meetings, because they allow the organizer of the meeting to selectively mute attendees.

This allows open forum to proceed, with members able to speak to the board, and then after open forum the attendees can be muted so they can hear but not participate in the board’s deliberations.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. Although the Davis-Stirling Act does not BOARD MEETINGS. provide for HOAs to conduct Boards are not banned from electronic membership holding meetings, because meetings, membership meetings most boards are less then 10 may be conducted electronically members. However, because under Corporations Code 7510. board meetings are open However, HOAs are the only to attendance by members, California corporations not how does the board restrict permitted to use Corporations the group of attendees Code 20 and vote electronically from becoming too large?

(Civil Code 5115 still requires Furthermore, if a board honors the double envelope secret the “stay at home” directive, paper ballot process) so the does that mean the board must agenda could be pursued via halt meetings? Fortunately, Civil conferencing services, but Code Sections 4090 and 4925 paper ballots would have to specifically allow for video or be received and counted in telephonic board meetings. The person. “Town Hall” meetings, requirement is that all directors in which the association and any attendees be able to convenes the members hear the director deliberations. for a discussion but no March 25, 2020

decision, might be particularly appropriate in these times.

ASSESSMENT COLLECTION HALT? On March 16, the Governor issued Executive Order N-28-20, which, among other things, temporarily bans foreclosures.

This does not mean that members may suspend paying their assessments – the HOA still must pay the community’s common expenses, and late charges and collection costs would still attach. Associations should consult legal counsel before initiating a nonjudicial foreclosure or filing a judicial foreclosure action.

swimming pools and gyms closed during the crisis (such as Santa Clara, Orange, and Los Angeles counties). Many associations are concerned about whether all their amenities should be closed. This decision should first involve a check with the county health department to see if a mandatory closure applies. If closure is optional, the board should seek advice from the health department or other appropriate source.

BROTHER’S KEEPER. In this crisis, governments and HOAs can only do so much. Each of us must be our brother’s keeper. Since World War II, the American people COMMUNICATION. Some have not been asked to so HOA presidents I know are dramatically sacrifice for a cause already doing an excellent job – and we can again defeat THIS of providing increased regular enemy if we all work together. updates via email to all owners who have provided their email Kelly G. Richardson Esq., addresses. Homeowners CCAL, is a Fellow of the College should provide their email of Community Association addresses to the association.

Lawyers and a Partner of All HOAs should increase their Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo communication to members, LLP, a California law firm known to keep members connected for community association to the HOA and each other. advice. Submit questions to Kelly@rodllp.com. Past columns FACILITIES AND at www.HOAHomefront.

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4 Tips to Train Your Pet

By Desert Star Staff Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with your pet and help set you both up for a happy life together.

Here’s a hint: treats usually help. Consider these simple tips from the treating experts at the PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ and TEMPTATIONS™ brands to help guide the training process. For more information on finding the right treats for your furry friends, visit temptationstreats.com for cats and pedigree.com for dogs.

Be Patient, Start Slow: Remaining patient is key to training your dog or cat.

Your pet most likely wants to do right by you, but fully

understanding what you’re looking for can take time.

Changing behaviors can take weeks to months, depending on how rewarding that behavior has been to your pet. When trying to get your pet to learn to do something different, be repetitive and increase your training time a little bit each day until the new behavior is achieved.

Reward with Treats: There’s nothing wrong with giving your pet a treat when he or she does well, as long as you don’t give too many. This is likely to garner a positive response during training. If you are training your new kitty to use the litter box or not to scratch, try keeping Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock a bag of feline-favorite treats nearby, like TEMPTATIONS the bag can make your cat Treats. Just one shake of come running from anywhere

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in the house. The more your pet can associate good behavior with rewards, the more likely he or she is to repeat that learned behavior.

Acknowledge Good Behavior: When training your pets to listen or respond, it is important to let them know when they get a command right by acknowledging good behavior. Pets can be quick learners, so it’s up to the owners to be fast with letting them know they did something right. The moment your pets respond on command is the instant you should show them you recognize their good work. A clicker can be an effective way to acknowledge pets’ good behavior by providing a clear sound to tell them, “good job, I’m getting your treat.”

“Chews” Wisely: Dogs

love to chew and can often mistake shoes or personal items as toys. To keep them away from your throw pillows and other household items, it is important to give them safe, smart pet toys that can also satisfy their need to chew as they mature. In addition to chew toys, you can also try giving your dog’s dental chews, like PEDIGREE DENTASTIX Treats. Your dogs may think it’s just a yummy snack, but really it helps to maintain their oral health, while giving them the chewing fix they need. Plus, you’ll be able to get closer to them for hugs and snuggles without bad dog breath getting in the way. SOURCE: (Family Features) Mars Petcare

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Advice for ID Parents on Coping with Coronavirus

By Desert Star Staff The outbreak of COVID-19 has created uncertain times, which can be especially scary for kids. A doctor has advice for parents during this health crisis.

Robert Sege is a pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center’s Floating Hospital for

Children, and was scheduled to speak at a conference this week - sponsored by the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund - before the event was cancelled.

Sege says parents can start by asking their kids what they know about the virus, noting they’ll most likely respond with worries

and misinformation. They’ll also be concerned about their parents’ health.

“Parents can very accurately say they’re going to be safe and their children are going to be safe,” says Sege. “And all of the restrictions that we’re doing are because we’re part of a

To soothe their worries, parents can accurately tell their children they’re going to be safe from COVID-19. (and.one/Adobe Stock)

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large society and we want to keep everybody safe. And children can really get that.”

To combat misinformation, Sege says it’s important for parents to be well-informed.

Sege says next, parents need to set up their lives for the new restrictions.

Many Idaho kids are out of school and missing valuable meals. Parents, too, could be out of work.

Sege says families shouldn’t feel any shame for taking advantage of local food assistance. He also emphasizes that they shouldn’t stay cooped up inside, unless local restrictions apply.

Being outdoors is important for kids. And for older children, he says, it’s important to maintain social connections.

“Teenagers may be able to set up video groups to talk to each other and be with each other,” says Sege.

“Parents should encourage that - of course, monitoring for things like bullying. But remember that this is very

stressful for the kids, whose lives have been turned over.”

Sege reminds parents not to forget about older adults, who may be dealing with more extreme social distancing measures. One activity for kids could be writing cards to grandma or grandpa.

Parents’ health is key to all this as well. Sege says if it’s safe to have kids stay at a friend’s house for a playdate, this can free up time for adults to run errands, exercise or care for their mental health in other ways.

“We know that this is going to be a marathon, not a sprint,” says Sege. “So, being able to do something for one day or even a week is important, but setting up routines that enable us to keep our households going is also important.”

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Angela Merkel goes into home Quarantine coronavirus pandemic after China seemingly won its fight with the disease following weeks of rigid quarantine.

Now, the European nations impose increasingly harsh restrictions on human movements and public gatherings to stem the spread of the virus that infected almost 60,000 and killed nearly six thousand in Italy alone.

France is also one of the worst hit nations in Europe, as the number of cases there surpassed 14,400, with a total of 674 fatalities confirmed Sunday.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been placed under house quarantine, after it was revealed that she’d had contact with a medic that has since tested positive for coronavirus.

The news, which immediately made headlines, was confirmed by the government spokesman Steffen Seibert.

A doctor that vaccinated Merkel on Friday, against a bacterium that causes pneumonia, among other diseases, has himself tested positive for the virus,

Seibert said in a statement, without revealing any further details about the medic.

“The chancellor has decided to immediately place herself under house quarantine,” he said, adding that Merkel is about to go through a series of coronavirus tests in the coming days, as just one test would be not be sufficiently indicative.

The chancellor will continue to work from home.

Merkel was informed just after delivering her address to the nation regarding the

government’s tough steps to combat Covid-19. Among others, Germany will introduce a ban on any public gatherings of more than two people for at least two weeks.

So far, the country has been struggling to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus officially known as COVID-19. The virus has infected more than 21,000 nationwide, making Germany the second-worst-hit nation in Europe, after Italy.

Europe has become the new epicenter of the

Update: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has preliminary tested negative for coronavirus. Merkel has been placed under house quarantine after she had contact with a medic who contracted the disease.

“The result of today’s test is negative,” government spokesman Steffen Seibert said Monday. “More tests will be done in the next few days.”

After Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau (whose wife tested positive for Covid-19), Merkel was yet another leader to go into self-isolation.

She went into quarantine on Sunday, right after an address to the nation over new drastic measures to combat the disease. Earlier on Monday, Vice-Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Merkel was healthy, yet worked from home.

Germany has recorded over 22,000 cases of coronavirus, with about one third of them concentrated in its western state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). In a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19, the government has introduced some very tough measures on Sunday, ultimately banning all gatherings of more than two people.

The Prime Minister of NRW even threatened huge fines –up to €25,000– for violations of the order. That said, families and people living together are exempted from the restriction, Merkel announced on Sunday.

The coronavirus pandemic has infected well over 300,000 people and has caused more that 15,000 deaths worldwide. Its epicenter has shifted to Europe, affecting Italy the worst – that country has recorded over 50,000 cases already, including more than 5,500 deaths.

FDA allows expanded use of devices to monitor patients’ remotely

By Desert Star Staff March 20, 2020 - Today, as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), the agency issued a new policy that allows manufacturers of certain FDA-cleared noninvasive, vital sign-measuring devices to expand their use so that health care providers can use them to monitor patients remotely. The devices include those that measure body temperature, respiratory rate,

heart rate and blood pressure.

“Allowing these devices to be used remotely can help health care providers access information about a patient’s vital signs while the patient is at home, reducing the need for hospital visits and minimizing the risk of exposure to coronavirus,” said FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D. “This policy reflects the FDA’s commitment to ease burdens on health care providers and facilities as they face this

public health emergency. Such devices include technologies capable of enabling remote interactions to provide crucial information to be used as an adjunctive when health care providers diagnose or treat COVID-19 or coexisting conditions. During this public health emergency, it is imperative that the FDA provide regulatory relief and adapt as the situation warrants to act upon measures to save lives.”

This policy applies to certain modifications to

the indications, claims, functionality, or hardware or software of FDA-cleared non-invasive remote monitoring devices used to support patient monitoring.

This policy is limited to the duration of the emergency.

Media Contact: Stephanie Caccomo, 301-348-1956 Consumer Inquiries: Email or 888-INFO-FDA The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring

the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

SOURCE U.S. Food and Drug Administration Related Links http://www.fda.gov

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could aid local homeless shelters by donating money, because typical donations of clothing and other articles cannot be accepted to prevent spread of the virus.

Hughes points out there’s a been a surge in homelessness in New Mexico in recent years. He adds because volunteers 60 and older have been told to isolate, homeless shelters could use some help right now.

“It would be helpful for people who are young and healthy and have some extra time on their hands to volunteer for shelters,” he states. “Our shelter system runs on volunteers and many of those regular volunteers are going to be people who are older or fall into the high risk category.”

Hughes is working to set up online training for those who work at shelters and community food locations to screen people for COVID-19

symptoms adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Among the 3,200 people counted as homeless in

New Mexico in 2019, twothirds were individuals and about 800 were members of families with children.

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10 Years Later, Obamacare Even More Essential During COVID-19 Outbreak

By Desert Star Staff Today is the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Affordable Care Act, and health care advocates say the federal health insurance exchange is more important than ever as we face the coronavirus outbreak.

Even as his administration continues to attack the law in courts, President Donald Trump is considering allowing open enrollment at healthcare.gov to tackle the current public health crisis. Giving more people health insurance is crucial to containing the virus, said Laverne Jackson, a nurse and member of Virginia Organizing.

“If you don’t have health insurance and you have symptoms, people are going to try to self-treat,” Jackson said. “And that’s only going to make the virus worse, because then you’re going to expose other people.”

Since the ACA became

law in 2010, 20 million Americans have gained health coverage. More than 400,000 Virginians are enrolled in Obamacare policies through the exchange, and more than 385,000 gained coverage through the Commonwealth’s Medicaid expansion in 2019.

The ACA has helped about 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions gain protections when private insurance companies denied them coverage. Charlottesville resident Susan Perry said the insurance plan literally saved her life and her life savings. She said no insurance company would give her coverage when she had to leave her job and start chemotherapy for ovarian cancer in 2013.

“The infusions could run as much as $17,000 a month,” Perry said. “And without the Affordable Care Act and having a cap on

Around 84% of Democrats and only 16% of Republicans polled approve of the Affordable Care Act, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. (Adobe stock) my insurance, basically over the years I would have had to declare bankruptcy.”

Americans remain deeply

divided over the Affordable Care Act. A 2019 Kaiser Family Foundation studyfound 51% of American adults

polled viewed the federal insurance program favorably while 40% disapproved.

Arizona Among Top States for Number of Uninsured Latino Kids

By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX, Ariz. - The number of Latino children with health insurance in Arizona and many other states, which had improved steadily over past decades, is dropping.

A new report by UnidosUS

and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says Arizona had the fifth-highest number of uninsured Latino kids in 2018.

Zaida Dedolph, health policy director of the Children’s Action Alliance, says the enrollment

declines in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program are frustrating.

“The majority, well over half of the kids who are uninsured, would be eligible for CHIP or Medicaid,” says Dedolph. “But we are seeing a

A new report shows Arizona has among the highest numbers of Latino children without health insurance in the country. (AndyDean/Adobe Stock)

lot of fear or hesitation to use those programs.”

Dedolph says the current coronavirus pandemic makes it all the more important for children to have health coverage.

For information about registering eligible children, Arizona parents can call 855-432-7587 or look online for health-e-arizona plus.

Kelly Whitener, associate professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families and the study’s lead author, says states often put roadblocks in front of moderate-income families seeking to insure their kids.

“For example, some states impose a 90-day waiting period, where a child has to be uninsured for 90 days before they can enroll in CHIP,” says Whitener. “States do not have to have that policy, so ending something like that would really help children

Helping Fill the Coronavirus Learning Gap

By Desert Star Staff ALBANY, N.Y. - With schools closing around the country to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, millions of children could lose critical learning time - but there are resources to fill the gap.

Education experts say early childhood learning is critical to future academic performance.

According to Betsy Zorio, vice president of U.S. Programs and Advocacy with the nonprofit Save the Children, wide-scale learning losses could be among the biggest and longest-term impacts the new coronavirus will have on children.

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“During the summer, low-income children typically lose two to three months of reading progress,” says Zorio.

“So, that will be dramatically increased if families don’t act now to ensure that the learning process continues.”

Save the Children has gathered online resources at ‘Savethechildren.org,’ with tips and links to help parents help their kids in pre-K through 6th grade keep learning until schools reopen.

Zorio points out that the challenge is even greater than finding ways to keep advancing children’s reading

and math skills - it’s also about coping with the isolation and boredom that can set in from being kept at home.

She says sticking to a routine can help, too.

“So, ensure that you’re keeping wake-up times and bedtimes the same, eating meals around the same time,” says Zorio, “that children are helping to set their schedule for the day, and also ensuring that they continue to have access to healthy foods and exercise.”

The toolkit also includes relaxation activities to do at home with kids, and tips to help grandparents stay connected.

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Save the Children will continue to update the online toolkit in the weeks ahead. Zorio adds that, once schools can open, there will be opportunities to help kids make up for lost time.

in that income range.”

And Dedolph believes money spent on programs like Medicaid and CHIP is an investment in the state’s future.

“We know that kids who have access to health coverage miss fewer days of school,” says Dedolph. “They’re more likely to graduate from high school and college. And then, they go on as adults to earn more money and to pay more in taxes.”

According to the report, Arizona was among five key states - including California, Florida, Georgia and Texas - that accounted for twothirds of all uninsured Latino children. And from 2016 to 2018, the uninsured rate for these children increased across all income groups.

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“Summer programs are really critical to ensuring that that learning loss doesn’t happen,” says Zorio. “And after-school programs in the fall will be critical to ensuring that whatever loss was sustained during this period is closed.”

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Canada & Australia will NOT send teams to Tokyo in 2020

paramount as IOC Executive Board agrees to step up scenario-planning for the Olympic Games claimed over 14,000 lives.

— IOC MEDIA Olympic chiefs set a The Tokyo Games are 4-week deadline to decide due to be held from July on the fate of coronavirus24 to August 9, with the threatened Tokyo Tokyo Paralympics following from 2020 organizers have set a August 25 to September 6. four-week deadline in which However, organizers to decide on a potential have come under increasing postponement of the Games, pressure to put the events as the Covid-19 outbreak continues to threaten the event. back by a year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which In a statement on has infected more than Sunday, International Olympic 330,000 people worldwide and Committee (IOC) officials claimed over 14,000 lives. said that key stakeholders, In recent days calls have including in Japan, would take intensified from athletes as the next four weeks before well as national federations making a definitive decision. around the world for the “The IOC will, in full Games to be delayed. coordination and partnership Over the weekend, with the Tokyo 2020 Organising US Track and Field joined Committee, the Japanese the nation’s swimming authorities, and the Tokyo federation is calling for a Metropolitan Government, postponement to the Games. start detailed discussions to 2020 Games complete its assessment of Despite significant sports the rapid development of the leagues around the world worldwide health situation being suspended due to the and its impact on the Olympic coronavirus outbreak, as well Games, including the scenario as events such as UEFA Euro of postponement,” it read.

2020 already being delayed, “The IOC is confident Olympic bosses have thus far that it will have finalized these discussions within the next four resisted calls to make a firm weeks, and greatly appreciates decision on a postponement, claiming it is still too early. the solidarity and partnership Some may see Sunday’s of the NOCs [National announcement as merely Olympic Committees] and IFs kicking the can further down [International Federations] in the road, but at least sets a supporting the athletes and clear deadline for a ruling. adapting Games planning.”

Health and safety

Japan admits postponing Olympics over Covid-19 ‘may become an option.’

By Desert Star Staff The Canadian and Australian Olympic Committees have decided not to send teams to the Tokyo 2020 games, urging the IOC to postpone the event for one year, due to a global health crisis that is “far more significant than sport.”

“With COVID-19 and the associated risks, it is not safe for our athletes, and the health and safety of their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training towards these Games,” COC and CPC said in a joint statement.

This is not solely about athlete health – it is about public health.

Australia soon followed suit, saying that the AOC “unanimously agreed that an Australian Team could not be assembled in the changing circumstances at home and abroad.”

“We have athletes based overseas... With travel and other restrictions, this becomes an untenable situation,” AOC Chief Executive Matt Carroll said.

The Games can’t be held in July.

The announcements came mere hours after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted for the first time that postponing the event may become an ‘option’ if the spread of the coronavirus pandemic prevents

Japan from hosting the games in their “complete form.”

If that becomes difficult, we may have no option but to consider postponing the Games.

At an emergency meeting on Sunday, the International Olympic Committee set a four-week deadline in which to decide on the fate of the event. The Tokyo Games are due to be held from July 24 to August 9, with the Paralympics following from August 25 to September 6. However, organizers have come under increasing pressure to put the events back by a year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has infected more than 330,000 people worldwide and

Joshua Tree National Park Is Modifying Operations

By Desert Star Staff Twentynine Palms, CA – Joshua Tree National Park, in response to Executive Order, N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of March 21, 2020, Joshua Tree National Park will offer minimal services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At Joshua Tree National Park, the following services and operations will be suspended to comply with the California State order: All park roads are closed to vehicles.

Campgrounds are closed.

The park will not issue permits nor conduct on-site public or educational programs.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Joshua Tree National Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local authorities to monitor COVID-19 closely. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates

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on our website, www.nps.gov/ jotr, and social media channels.

Some recreational opportunities in Joshua Tree National Park remain accessible to the public by the latest federal, state, and local health guidance, including hiking, biking, and climbing.

The park remains open to bicycle and hiker access.

Wilderness access using the Covington Flats Road, as well as the entrances to Berdoo Canyon, Pinkham Canyon, Thermal Canyon, and Long Canyon, will remain open. Backcountry permits will not be required for the use of these areas, and overnight backcountry camping is permitted.

Additionally, urban trail access at the Oasis of Mara, the California Riding and Hiking Trail, Rattlesnake Canyon, Eureka Peak, and the High View Nature Trail as accessed via Black Rock campground will remain open to provide for healthy recreation opportunities.

Displaced car campers can take advantage of open camping areas on public lands adjacent to the park and manage by the Bureau of Land Management as well as local private RV parks.

The NPS encourages people to take advantage of the many digital tools already available to explore Joshua Tree National Park, including: Photos and videos at

www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/ photosmultimedia/index.htm.

Following @ JoshuaTreeNPS on social media platforms.

Updates about NPS

operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

Please check with www.nps. gov/jotr for specific details about park operations.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

The issues you are facing have to do with shared things – like money, values, possessions and belongings. Up till now you felt it all belonged to you.

Now world issues bring your attention to the fact that you need a change from the usual ways of thinking, acting and being. It’s a long year ahead and you will be busy initiating new plans. It’s time to take a few days away in retreat and solitude before beginning anew. Think before acting.

TAURUS You’re compelled to accomplish the work of multiple people. Even when the situation is unbearable you push right through.

Are you tending to health concerns and providing yourself the same (or more) care you show to others?

Perhaps not. You will yourself through all situations. I want to engage you in a discussion about your health and ask that this become a primary focus at this time. Saturn will help. Saturn demands it.

MARCH 25 – 31, 2020 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

would you like to share with humanity about these times?

CANCER A profound change in your thinking and belief systems is occurring for you. You realize things are simple yet very complex with many realities occurring simultaneously.

Quite like yourself. Each day you experience insights, realizations and revelations.

Your ideas become more and more visible to the world and in the public. More and more acceptance of your place in the world comes forth. You hide under a shell yet can always feel the need of humanity to be nourished.

How is your garden?

LEO

At this time in our history, especially for leaders like you, it’s important to continue to build, construct, architect, formulate, plan and craft the future via your artistic and creative talents. It is also a time of solitary reflections with no interruptions. A long quiet flow of time allows you to accomplish great amounts GEMINI of work. We are all both in the world and yet a bit hidden, Beyond relationship, health which is good for you (and all and work issues you’re of us) at this time. Be careful, realizing the changes occurring be brave and be bold. for everyone are deeply VIRGO significant and you question what your position, place and actual work will be in creating You may feel you’re lost in humanity’s future. Perhaps clouds of unknowing what’s you can answer several real and not real. Perhaps questions. What inspires you can’t seem to find you? What revolution(s) would things. Your usual orderly, you participate in? What direct and focused mind is

being influenced by Neptune which veils, confuses and spiritualizes everything.

Things are dissolving so they later can be uplifted and refined. In communicating, we realize Virgo thinks and talks ceaselessly in order to understand themselves more clearly.

LIBRA You try to discipline yourself because so often you simply feel in a state of chaos and conflict. Discipline helps you move forward with more clarity and with more control.

Conflict and chaos function like rainstorms, washing away dust and debris. You want to express your authentic self but recently have found it difficult due to so many responsibilities. Do not remain silent. Find something or someone you can communicate with. A listener who loves you will stabilize you in these uncertain times.

SCORPIO You are completely and vitally busy here, there and everywhere. With so many realities summoning you it’s difficult to decide how to accomplish it all and actually you simply can’t. So, the reality becomes choosing which actions to focus upon, how to hide away while still being in the world, whom to trust, and what you creatively expect of yourself. You’re conflicted (not new). That focus will come…and go.

And come back again.

SAGITTARIUS It’s possible you’ve come to the end of a long road where transformation was the only experience you understood and you railed against it. If you think back the previous ten years, you’re now a very different person. You’ve been considering new forms of serving in the world. In time (during a transit) everything will make more sense. These issues take a long time to form.

While you’re waiting, be kind.

It’s a magnetic attractive force.

CAPRICORN There are so many new things to accomplish at home and perhaps some very internal issues also. As you attempt to move forward, deep feelings, emotions and several wounds are felt. They’re here and then they’re gone, to reappear again later. Feelings of vulnerability occur with others.

Just love more, no matter what. Begin to eat a solid (protein, veggies) breakfast to stabilize metabolism.

And how do you want to live in the future? Be generous.

PISCES New opportunities are being offered with new groups of people. These reshape parts of your life and work in the world. The time will come when you’re asked to do more. For now, maintain daily rhythms and rest more.

There is a restructuring of your inner world, leading to an expansion of self-identity.

You’re seen as a creative resource for many. You’ll come out of hiding quietly and slowly.

You will need new shoes.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology.

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS So many thoughts, ideas, plans and purposes swirl through your mind. You ponder upon unusual projects, places to visit, people to meet. Keep thinking about the future while remaining focused on present goals. Some Aquarian may need to move to a new neighborhood. Your mind often works overtime. In the coming weeks ask yourself what goals you want to accomplish, large and small.

Report: Pandemic Calls for “Wartime Equality” Response

A policy brief calls for all health insurance to cover testing and treatment for COVID-19. (Tyler Olson/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff An independent policy research project has released a brief outlining steps to guard against the burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic falling disproportionately on the poor.

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and Policy Center says the Keystone State should embrace the moral equivalent of wartime equality in its response to the pandemic.

State spending on public health is at the top of the list.

According to Marc Stier,

director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, at about $13 per person, Pennsylvania ranks 45th in the nation in spending on public health.

“State spending on public health has remained March 25, 2020

unchanged since 2008,” he points out. “I want to make sure the state has enough money to do the testing and the reporting that we need.”

The brief also calls for safeguarding against economic impacts by strengthening the state’s unemployment system and securing access to public benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Stier points out that helping low-income people secure and retain cash benefits during the pandemic not only helps those who have the least, it also helps sustain the state’s economy.

“The economy is declining in the state as everywhere else in the country and the world, and we need people to have money to keep buying things as they can to keep the economy going,” he states.

Stier adds that an economic recession will increase the demand for

state spending such as unemployment insurance and Medicaid while simultaneously reducing revenues.

But Stier cautions against balancing the state budget by repeating the massive cuts to education, Medicaid and other programs that were cut 10 years ago.

“The state has to think about raising taxes on the wealthiest Pennsylvanians who are not being hurt by this crisis in the same way that everyone else is, and who pay far less than middle class people and working people now in taxes to the state as a share of their income,” Stier states.

He says a rapid federal response to the economic impact of the pandemic will be critical to ensuring that the burden is shared equally.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Oscar Nominee ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Now on DVD

Hi, dear readers. I hope you are keeping your spirits up during this coronavirus scare.

It’s tough being housebound, but I guess we have to make the best of it. And if we can’t go out to the movies, we can bring the film home via DVD and streaming.

Fortunately for us, this year’s Oscar nominees are available to rent or buy.

Young girls will enjoy the

latest version of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.”

Grown girls will too. And if you want to creep yourself out, there’s Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar turn as “Joker.” For nostalgia, there’s Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” that garnered Brad Pitt a Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

And Scarlett Johansson was nominated twice, earning

a nod for her starring role in “Marriage Story” and her supporting actress role in “Jojo Rabbit,” a darkly funny tale set in Nazi Germany.

The real Adolf Hitler was in no way a wild and funny guy, but Mel Brooks was able to make us laugh at him in the genuinely amusing film “The Producers,” where Nazis sang and danced in Swastika formation to

the tune “Springtime For Hitler in Germany.”

Like Brooks, writerdirector Taika Waititi pokes fun at der Fuhrer. The very lovable actor Gary Beach was Hitler in “The Producers.” In “Jojo Rabbit,” Waititi takes on the role. Of course, this Hitler is not the real Adolf but is a figment in the imagination of ten-year-old Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) who idolizes him.

Often they sing, dance, and cavort in Jojo’s apartment. And when Jojo dons his Hitler Youth uniform and heads off to a weekend of Nazi indoctrination, his imaginary Hitler sends him on his way singing and dancing along with the boy. They crack jokes together, and Der Fuhrer tells Jojo that he is one of the most loyal little Nazis he has ever met.

Unfortunately, things don’t go well for Jojo at the camp, which is being conducted by Fraulein Rahm (Rebel Wilson) and Captain Klenzendorf (a hilarious Sam Rockwell)

“Power Of One”

who feels he was meant for better things. When an accident happens involving Jojo and a rabbit, Jojo is sent home in disgrace.

Often his mother, Rosie, is away on secretive business, leaving Jojo alone at home.

One day, while she is gone, he discovers someone else is living in their flat, hidden in a secret compartment.

She is a young girl named Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie), and to Jojo’s horror, she is a Jew. And his imaginary Hitler is horrified too.

Now, what is he to do? He can’t turn her in because something terrible would happen to his mother.

At this point in the film, things take a darker turn.

“Jojo Rabbit” is rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, violence, and language.

Running time is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

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organization that does so much for the Coachella Valley opportunity for this population . . . unsung heroes, who are to hear Kris Paronto speak, in the trenches every day I was touched because I helping save kids and bring feel this age group is often families back together,” stated overlooked. Two young men Georgialee Lang, Event Cospoke to me after the dinner, chair. “It is a privilege to and they were so excited be part of the team here in about what Kris Paronto the desert, and seeing lives had to say. That was such transformed,” she continued. a blessing to me, and I felt Guest Speaker Kris grateful,” Sumich continued.

‘Tanto’ Paronto, the inspiring “I am so grateful to Judy Hero of the 2012 Benghazi Sumich for underwriting the Attack, and the subject of cost of this dinner, and to the book and motion picture Kris Paronto, who generously “13 Hours,” spoke of his gave of his time to provide this harrowing experience during experience for our kids,” stated the horrific Benghazi Attack to Angela Allen, Development a spellbound audience who Manager of Olive Crest was listening to his every word!

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Paronto offers a captivating firsthand account of what happened in Benghazi on that historic day and a great perspective on leadership, harnessing one’s inner strength and the importance of strong teamwork in perilous situations.

His service to his country and sacrifice is a fantastic example of the “Power of One.” “The Power of One” speaks to the difference that anyone of us can make in the life of a child or family in crisis,” stated Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest in the Inland and Desert Communities. “Each of us can make a difference by getting involved,” she continued.

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Triller Presents “Co-Trilla Quarantine Sessions”

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, - With concert tours and major music festivals cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Triller, the AI-powered music video “social streaming” platform, working in partnership with some of today’s most notable music artists and bands, today announced “Co-Trilla Quarantine Sessions,” a largescale virtual music festival that will bring artists, bands and fans together in a new social sharing setting to enforce the need to flatten the curve, #stayhome, and still have the ability to help raise funds for those in need. The first “CoTrilla Quarantine Sessions” will take place the weekend of April 10 through 12, 2020.

Inspired by the postponement of Coachella, the Triller “Co-Trilla Quarantine Sessions” are anticipated performances by many of today’s top artists and bands. The full lineup and timing is expected to be announced by the end of the month. The performances will be broadcasting simultaneously on Triller and Triller’s YouTube channel.

“The Coronavirus has had

a significant impact around the world, and we want to do our part to help those in need, while providing a safe environment for people to escape and enjoy some great entertainment,” said Mike Lu, CEO of Triller. “’The Co-Trilla Quarantine Sessions’ are our way of delivering premium entertainment, featuring some of today’s most notable artists, to everyone in the safety of their homes, while giving users an opportunity to help those in need.”

During “Co-Trilla Quarantine Sessions,” viewers will be encouraged to use the Triller “donate” function to donate to a choice of charities supporting those suffering from lost wages and limited access to basic needs as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

As a fast-growing preferred platform for new releases and digital music challenges, Triller will leverage its deeply rooted music industry partners, connections and relationships to galvanize the music community during “CoTrilla Quarantine Sessions.”

Triller’s music partners have included The Weeknd, Marshmello, Quavo, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Takeoff,

MeekMill, and 21 Savage; mega music managers Gee Roberson (Co-CEO of The Blueprint Group), Moe Shalizi (Founder of The Shalizi Group), Amir “Cash” Esmailian and Tony W. Sal of XO, and Ash Pournouri (former manager for Avicii); and industry notables including Shawn Gee (President of Live Nation Urban), Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith (Chief Executive Officer of TDE), James Prince (Chief

Executive Officer of Rapa-Lot Records), and Troy Carter among others.

Eminem recently posted his Godzilla challenge on Triller generating tens of millions onnetwork views and hundreds of millions of off-network views.

This challenge was covered by media ranging from national media including CNN, and local outlets around the world. The Weeknd recently posted his new single and music video

to Triller receiving close to 80 million on-network views and 500 million off-network views. Lil Yachty, Drake and Dababy recently released a Triller video along with their new single, generating 20 million on-network views and 60 million off-network views.

Triller is also credited for helping Roddy Ricch reach #1 for 10 straight weeks SOURCE: PRNewswire/ Triller

Trump Call that Malaria Drugs Treat Coronavirus Spurs Warnings, Shortages

By Desert Star Staff Health officials are issuing warnings about the use of antimalarial drugs after President Donald Trump touted them as a possible cure for COVID-19. His comments have sparked stockpiling around the world.

Mass use of chloroquine and other quinine drugs without testing is dangerous, said Dr. Remington Nevin, epidemiologist and executive director of the Quinism Foundation and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He explained this class of drugs can be neurotoxic, with disturbing and possibly permanent

mental-health side effects.

“The widespread use of chloroquine for prophylaxis is associated with a measurable increase in the rate of incidence of neuropsychiatric illness,” Nevin said. “A population prophylaxis on chloroquine will be more anxious, more depressed, more psychotic and more suicidal.”

He said he’s troubled that some doctors in the United States have started to prescribe the drugs for use against the coronavirus.

And he emphasized their effectiveness has not been demonstrated in fullscale clinical studies.

After Trump’s comments and follow-up Tweets about chloroquine, many hospitals and individuals started stockpiling it as well as hydroxychloroquine. These anti-malarial drugs are vital for treating the symptoms of lupus, according to Dr. Michelle Petri with Johns Hopkins’ Lupus Clinic.

She said the run on them is preventing her lupus patients from getting refills from their local pharmacies.

“If it turns out it does work for coronavirus, then our government needs to ramp up the production so there will be enough for people who have COVID, but also for the

No clinical tests have proven chloroquine can treat the novel coronavirus, despite recent claims by President Donald Trump. (Adobe Stock)

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lupus patients who cannot survive without it,” Petri said.

U.S. hospital orders for chloroquine rose 3,000% in the first three weeks of March compared with typical

demand, according to Premier Inc., which purchases hospital supplies. In that same period, hydroxychloroquine orders were up 260%.

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Mexico unveils superhero mascot promoting ‘healthy distance’

By Desert Star Staff Mexico’s government has taken an unconventional approach in battling the coronavirus outbreak, rolling out a superhero mascot to promote “healthy” social distancing.

The character, named Susana Distancia (a play on the words ‘healthy distance’), appeared in a government health video, urging citizens to keep at least 1.5 meters from each other in public places.

The character is represented in a see-through bubble of a “healthy distance,” being attacked by sinisterlooking coronaviruses. The germs, however, fail to penetrate the distance bubble while Susana Distancia urges people to follow her advice.

Conoce más.

— SALUD México

The superhero video promptly began trending – if not going viral – on social media over the weekend.

While the government has surely succeeded in drawing attention to the social distancing issue, its call was greeted by a mixed reaction. . Conoce más — SALUD México Many people accused the government of double standards, pointing the finger at top officials, including President Manuel Lopez Obrador, who are seemingly not following the social distancing advice themselves. ¿Esta sana distancia?

— Pascal BeltrandelRio Claros ejemplos gracias — Alberto Cardenas Others, however, argued that while social distancing is

useful for slowing down the outbreak, stricter measures are needed as well.

The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 300,000 globally, killing over 13,000.

Italy’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 651

By Desert Star Staff The death toll of the major coronavirus outbreak plaguing Italy has reached 5,476, while the total number of confirmed cases is nearing 60,000, according to the latest

figures from health authorities.

Italy experienced a significant surge in the number of coronavirus deaths on Sunday, as 651 more people succumbed to the illness.

Still, the figure did not surpass

the Saturday spike, when the country saw the most significant one-day number of deaths.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 59,138 — almost one-fifth

of the infected worldwide.

Lombardy remains the worst-affected region of the country with over 27,000 cases and nearly 3,500 deaths.

Italy remains the world’s second hardest-hit country

Mexico has registered some 250 cases of the disease, including at least two deaths. (in terms of a total number of cases), yet its death toll has already surpassed China’s.

While the latter has seemingly got the epidemic under control, Italy’s figures continue to multiply despite the country’s efforts to halt the virus spread.

Italy remains under a nationwide lockdown imposed by the authorities back on March 12.

Simple, Plant-Powered Summer Meals

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ith more than half of Americans willing to eat more plants and less meat in 2020 (and beyond), according to a study conducted by Yale and Earth Day Network, one thing holds true: Even when food is better for you and the planet, families crave quality taste.

Walnuts are one of the original plant-based superfoods that can carry sweet or savory flavors to satisfy snackers, add hearty crunch to

Sweet Potato Walnut Falafel Bowls Falafel: 1 raw sweet potato (12 ounces), peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup California walnuts 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup flour 1 egg vegetable oil Tahini Dressing: 1/4 cup tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder sea salt, to taste Bowls: 4 cups loosely packed curly kale, coarsely chopped 2 cups cooked quinoa

salads or breakfast dishes and serve as a simple, whole-food meat alternative. In addition to being a delicious plant-based staple, 1 ounce of walnuts contains important nutrients including 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber and good fats with 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat and 13 grams of polyunsaturated fat, including 2.5 grams of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

Try walnuts as an alternative to meat in recipes like Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos or Sweet Potato Walnut Falafel Bowls, and find more plant-based recipes at walnuts.org/plant-based.

1 cup julienned carrots 1 avocado, sliced toasted, chopped California walnuts, for garnish (optional) minced red onion, for garnish (optional) To make falafel: In food processor, pulse sweet potato until finely minced. Add quinoa, walnuts, ground cumin, onion powder and garlic powder; pulse until all pieces are uniform in size. Add flour and egg; pulse until well mixed, scraping down sides as needed.

Using wet hands, shape mixture into 16 equal balls.

In deep skillet or pot, heat oil. Cooking in batches, fry falafel balls 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let drain on paper towel-lined tray.

To make tahini dressing: In small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, ground cumin, garlic powder and salt.

To prepare bowls: Place equal amounts kale, quinoa, carrots and avocado in four large salad bowls. Place four falafel balls in each bowl and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with toasted walnuts and minced red onion, if desired.

Sweet Potato Walnut Falafel Bowls

Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos Pickled Vegetables: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 8 radishes, thinly sliced 2 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced 1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced

Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos

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Walnut Chorizo Crumble: 1 1/2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups California walnuts 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano

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teaspoon kosher or sea salt teaspoon ground chipotle teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground coriander

Tacos: 16 whole wheat tortillas olive oil thinly sliced romaine lettuce fresh cilantro leaves lime wedges To make pickled vegetables: In small bowl, stir lime juice, sugar and sea salt.

Stir in radishes, jalapenos and garlic slices; let stand 30 minutes to pickle.

To make walnut “chorizo” crumble: In food processor, pulse beans and walnuts until coarsely chopped. Add 2 tablespoons oil, white vinegar, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, chipotle, cumin and coriander; pulse

until mixture is finely chopped and resembles ground meat, stirring several times and moving mixture from bottom of food processor bowl to top to evenly mix.

In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil. Add “chorizo” mixture and cook 10 minutes, or until mixture is browned and resembles ground meat, stirring frequently.

To prepare tacos: Brush each tortilla lightly with oil. On skillet over mediumhigh heat, cook briefly to brown on both sides, keeping warm in foil until all tortillas are cooked.

Remove pickled vegetables from liquid and discard garlic slices. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts “chorizo” and pickled vegetables.

Garnish with lettuce and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

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Study: Pregnant Women Not at Higher Risk for COVID-19

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON - One small piece of good news - initial indications are that pregnant women are no more susceptible to COVID-19 infection than other people.

Studies from China looked at women who tested positive shortly before giving birth. Only eight percent experienced severe illness, and onepercent became critical.

Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Kadhy Diouf, associate Ob-Gyn at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, says pregnant women should take the same precautions as everyone else.

“There’s really no indication that women are getting more severely ill,” says Diouf. “It comes from the studies out of China that looked at pregnant women. So, even

though the evidence is limited, it is reassuring for now.”

The doctor recommends pregnant women practice social distancing and wash their hands frequently. She says checkups can be spread out to once every six weeks, and many can be done over the phone.

Hospitals have set up special wards to keep people who are ill away from those who remain healthy.

The babies in the studies tested negative for the new coronavirus at birth, and hospitals found no virus in the mothers’ amniotic fluid or breast milk. However, Dr. Diouf cautions that newborns could catch the virus from contact with an infected caregiver.

“If a mom is diagnosed with COVID and just gives birth, we are actually separating mothers from infants for

Studies on the MERS, SARS and H1N1 pandemics found that pregnant women were more likely to become severely ill. However, this has not been the case so far with COVID-19. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock) a certain period of time,” says Diouf. “And allowing other healthcare providers, or other well people in the

household, to feed the baby.”

There has been an uptick in interest in home births in the past few weeks, but Diouf

still recommends going to a hospital rather than risking transmission between the family and a doula or midwife.

President Trump Itching to Scale Back Social Distancing after 15 Day-Period

NBC PS News Staff (CNN) — Another week of self-isolating — or, for many Americans, mandatory lockdowns — are raising tough questions for President Donald Trump on how long the coronavirus mitigation measures he recommended will last and whether they are worth the economic pain.

Trump has suggested he believes they may not be.

“WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF,” Trump tweeted late Sunday night.

“AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!” Aides say Trump is itching for the guidelines to be eased when the 15-day period ends a week from Monday, but realistically there are few health experts who think that’s enough time to know whether the measures he announced last week — including recommending closing schools, limiting gatherings and keeping at least 6 feet of distance between individuals — will suffice.

Trump and some of his top officials are growing more anxious with social distancing guidelines put in place to combat the coronavirus, sources close to

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the White House effort said. One senior official said the President is losing patience with the period of national self-isolation that has frozen the US economy.

Meanwhile, the public health experts advising the President and his team on the coronavirus pandemic are continuing to argue that the broad guidelines urging people to work from home, avoid restaurants and large gatherings should remain in place.

The dynamic has led to a robust internal debate over how best to balance the actual health of the country — with potentially hundreds of thousands of lives at stake — with its economic health.

“The President is right, the cure can’t be worse than the disease, and we’re going to have to make some difficult tradeoffs,” Trump’s top economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Monday on Fox News.

“I spoke with the President about this very subject late last evening, so we’ll be looking at a number of different things.

Let’s give it another week.”

Some of Trump’s allies have continued to publicly suggest the measures announced by the White House last week were too stringent and have caused unnecessary economic pain. Many of his conservative

“President Trump’s best decision was stopping travel from China early on,” Graham wrote.

“I hope we will not undercut that decision by suggesting we back off aggressive containment policies within the United States.”

Trump has been weighing the situation with advisers both inside and outside the White House, the source said.

Officials aren’t sure where Trump will ultimately land after 15 days — and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease specialist who has pushed for tough mitigation allies circulated a Wall Street steps — will continue to act as a Journal editorial from last week, critical voice behind the scenes. which questioned whether the Trump was initially resistant shutdown was worth the trade- to Fauci’s recommendations off of a shuttered economy. that he take steps to encourage That has helped fuel social distancing during the growing opposition among first go-around, people familiar some of Trump’s advisers to with the deliberations said. an extended lockdown.

After coming under intense Discussions are already criticism for not acting more underway with advisers over decisively, Trump went ahead what to do at the end of the 15 with the recommendations days. Trump very much wants — but remains unconvinced to get people back to work, but it was the right decision. his medical advisers continue to Trump has been irked by tell him the country has a way the images of spring breakers in to go before emerging from the Florida ignoring the self-isolating worst of the outbreak, a source guidance, a source close to the familiar with the matter said.

White House who is involved in While White House officials the coronavirus response said. are eager to relax the guidelines “What’s the point of social because of concerns of a severe distancing if 20% ignore the economic downturn, they also order?” Trump has said to aides, believe the President can relax according to the source. the guidelines while ensuring Outside the doctors and the hardest-hit areas of the public health experts, nearly country — such as New York, all of the President’s senior California and Washington — advisers are eager to relax the continue to maintain their own nationwide guidelines to begin stringent restrictions on daily life, reopening the economy. independent of federal guidelines.

“I don’t know anybody in the Not all of Trump’s allies building who is arguing that we appear to be in the same should keep going the way we’re camp. Sen. Lindsey Graham, going,” one senior White House R-South Carolina, wrote official said. “Everybody here is Monday on Twitter that “we pulling in the same direction.” should always err on the side of Already, some conservatives doing more – not less – when have suggested the US went it comes to containment. too far in limiting people’s March 25, 2020

movements to protect health at the expense of businesses, including Fox News hosts Laura Ingraham and Steve Hilton.

“You know that famous phrase, ‘the cure is worse than the disease’?” Hilton asked during his monologue on Sunday night. “That is exactly the territory we are hurtling towards.”

One person who is not easing back is Fauci. If it were up to him, an official said, “there would be no contact between humans until July.”

In recent days, Fauci has been vocal in his disagreements with Trump — including in interviews openly discussing his role in correcting the President’s false or misleading statements.

“I can’t jump in front of the microphone and push him down,” Fauci said in an interview with Science magazine. “OK, he said it. Let’s try and get it corrected for the next time.”

On Monday, Trump began sending retweets that seem to be encouraging an end to strong social distancing measures after the current 15day period, despite concern from public health officials that it won’t be long enough to blunt the worst of the coronavirus.

“15 days,” one user tweeted.

“Then we isolate the high risk groups and the rest of us get back to work before it’s all over for everyone!! #Landslide2020” “Flatten the curve NOT the Economy,” reads a follow up tweet.

“After 15 days are over the world can begin to heal!,” another user tweeted.

On Monday he retweeted one user, responding to his original tweet, who wrote, “Correct. Fifteen days, then we keep the high risk groups protected as necessary and the rest of us go back to work.” The-CNN-WireSource: NBC Palm Springs www.desertstarweekly.com

MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Two Essential Titles Come to Blu-ray

Tell me more: What do actors Jeff Bridges, Penélope Cruz, John Goodman, Jessica Those who have BluLange, Luke Wilson, Angela ray players and love great Bassett, Val Kilmer, and Bruce music will want to get two Dern have in common? All newly-available titles on the are among the Hollywood format. The Bob Dylan-starring greats who appear alongside “Masked and Anonymous” and legendary Bob Dylan in the “CMA Awards Live Greatest genre-defying cult classic Moments: 2008-2015” provide “Masked And Anonymous.” top-tier entertainment for The newly-released Blu-ray discerning music audiences. edition features the film in high definition and immersive Title: Masked and 5.1 audio. Seventeen years Anonymous (Shout Select after its release, “Masked / Shout! Factory) and Anonymous” remains a

groundbreaking and revealing film that works on a myriad of levels. Dylan portrays folk singer-songwriter Jack Fate, a one-time traveling troubadour who is released from jail by his desperate manager to headline an ill-fated benefit concert.

The 2003 Larry Charlesdirected masterwork ultimately provides a deep appreciation of Dylan’s music and mythos amidst a story that was far ahead of its time in terms of its look at a nation in decline, unethical music business, brutal governments, and a less-thanobjective press. Performing alongside a long parade of acting greats, Dylan is an arresting presence on camera.

That palpable on-camera command is enhanced when he plays with his band throughout the movie. In addition to the brilliant feature film, bonus features on the title include a new interview with the director, deleted scenes, a “making of”

feature, and theatrical trailers. fused with pop, rock, and Information: ShoutFactory.com. urban tinges is showcased as the telecasts move forward through to the 49th Annual Title: CMA Awards Live CMA Awards presented in Greatest Moments: 2015. My favorite performances 2008-2015 (Time-Life) Tell me more: For more than on the fast-moving 139-minute 50 years, the CMA Awards have compilation include the melodic featured performances featuring “Need You Now” from Lady Antebellum, “As She’s Walking the top names in country Away” (with the Zac Brown music. Now “Country Music Band and Alan Jackson joining Biggest Night” is showcased for the first time on the Blu-ray forces), Alan Jackson and George Strait paying tribute to format in high definition via George Jones via an emotional “CMA Awards Live Greatest performance of “He Stopped Moments: 2008-2015.” The Loving Her Today” and a soulful parade of performances are collaboration where Chris strong from the get-go; the Stapleton and Justin Timberlake title begins with a tender performing the mini-medley acoustic-flavored “More Like of “Tennessee Whiskey/Drink Her” from Miranda Lambert You Away.” Bonus features on and winning collaboration the title include an interview featuring Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire (“Cowgirls with CMA Awards Executive Producer Robert Deaton, and Don’t Cry”) captured at the chapters focused on acclaimed 42nd Annual CMA Awards songstress Miranda Lambert in 2008. The evolution of and hitmaker Blake Shelton. contemporary country music Information: TimeLife.com. where traditional stylings are

Iconic opera star Placido Domingo tests positive for coronavirus

By Desert Star Staff Opera superstar Placido Domingo has said he’d contracted the dreaded Covid-19 virus, taking a moment to urge his fans to follow basic health guidelines, as the death toll from the pandemic keeps growing.

“I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19, the Coronavirus,” the singer said on Facebook on Sunday.

Domingo and his family will remain in self-isolation “as long as it is deemed medically necessary.”

The star got tested for the virus after he “experienced fever and cough symptoms,” and the results came back positive.

To help stop spreading

the virus, Domingo appealed to his fans to „follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently “and follow other necessary measures so that „we can hopefully return to our normal daily lives very soon.”

The coronavirus pandemic did not spare top politicians and celebrities worldwide — and Domingo appears to be the latest to get on the list.

Several actors, including Tom Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson, and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, as well as renowned athletes and entrepreneurs, have tested positive for the virus.

The outbreak afflicting the globe has already infected over 300,000, killing more than 13,000.

Whitmer Urged to Ensure Sanitation for All

By Desert Star Staff DETROIT -- Hand washing is an important practice to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but it’s a measure that thousands of Michiganders are unable to do in their own homes.

Despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 9 call for restoration of water and sanitation services for 9,500 disconnected Detroit homes, community leaders say many people still lack water and sewer service.

Detroit resident Nicole Hill has experienced shutoffs several times in recent years, and says limited access to www.desertstarweekly.com

drinking water is impacting her family’s health as it makes eating adequately difficult.

“We need clean, accessible, affordable water and sanitation services restored immediately for all low-income residents,” she stresses. “And we need the local and state government to do it now! No one should ever have to suffer living without water due to being poor.”

Hill adds that low-income residents without water service are struggling to find bottled water due to the panic buying at retail stores.

Community groups are imploring the governor to set

Hill adds that more also needs to be done to inform residents about how to get water restored and protect up public water stations in themselves from the virus. the city where residents can “Many residents still don’t pick up gallon jugs of water, as well as cleaning supplies to know,” she states. “We need information in non-digital ways properly sanitize their homes. such as billboards, bus signs, As a member of the radio, posters to put up in People’s Water Board grocery stores and laundry Coalition, retired physician Dr. Paul von Oeyen contends mats and mailings should go the spread of COVID-19 is out to every single resident.” exacerbating disease threats.

Peggy Case, president “Everyone must be of Michigan Citizens for connected to safe, clean water Water Conservation, says and sanitation services or else the problems in Detroit are the tsunami tidal wave of this a symptom of the much crisis cannot be contained in larger issue of the lack of Detroit,” he states. “Instead affordable, clean water it will rush right through like for all Michiganders. a sieve to the detriment of “Our organization is everyone in Michigan.” adamant about the need for March 25, 2020

public water to be accessible to all of the public,” she states. “It’s so frustrating.

We should have been able to do it long before this crisis hit so that this wouldn’t be happening to people.”

Advocates are calling on state leaders to enact a low-income based water affordability program and to ban all future water shutoffs on vulnerable populations.

The Detroit People’s Water Board is collecting donated water and supplies for residents. Learn more online at peopleswaterboard.org.

Disclosure: Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation contributes to our fund for reporting on Water.

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“George & John”

Hit Songwriter Shelly Peiken has released a gorgeous new single, her sonic love letter to the Beatles “George & John.”

By Desert Star Staff “I always wanted to write a song that would be an emotional analogy between losing half of myself in a break-up and the heartbreak of losing half the Beatles,” Peiken explained to Parade Magazine. “On a songwriting trip to London, I relayed the idea to Phil Thornalley, a fellow Beatles enthusiast. His eyes lit up. A few weeks after returning home, he sent me some music. When I pressed play, my jaw dropped. I didn’t take the headphones off until every word was written.

‘George & John’ is a sonic love letter to the Beatles. Anyone who ever loved them as much as I did is going to dig it!”

Peiken who is a career songwriter is responsible for penning some of the most memorable songs of the past twenty years many of which went on to become anthems of empowerment such as Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants” and “Come on Over Baby,” Meredith Brooks’ “Bitch,” Mandy Moore’s “I Want to be With You,” Brandy’s “Almost Doesn’t Count,” The Pretenders “Human,” Jessie J’s “Who You Are,” “Rotten To The Core” from Disney’s Descendents and hundreds more songs for artists such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Reba, Natasha Bedingfield, N’Sync, INXS,

Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Mark Wills, Cher, Smash Mouth and more. Collectively her songs have sold an excess of 50 Million records.

This year after years of writing and working for other artists, Peiken is celebrating her incredible career in music by revisiting some of her biggest hits by recording her versions of her most beloved songs along with several originals, such as “George & John,” culminating into an album entitled 2.0 etc.coming out this summer. “George & John” is the second single off of the 2.0 etc. album, and follows up Peiken’s version of “What a Girl Wants,” released last month, to celebrate the

20th anniversary of the song becoming the first number one of the new millennia on January 1, 2000. Peiken shared the story of writing “What A Girl Wants” and her experience of it hitting that number one spot with Billboard this month as part of their “My Billboard Moment” feature, along with American Songwriter, Variety and SiriusXM. Peiken got her start as a young writer in New York in the ‘90s, but a lot has changed since then. The digital economy has made it nearly impossible for most songwriters to sustain a livelihood, so Shelly made it her business to do something about it. She became a founding member

of SONA (Songwriters of North America), a creators’ rights advocacy organization that has been making a name for itself, preserving the value of songs and songwriters in a new music marketplace.

In 2018 she penned a memoir, Confessions of a Serial Songwriter, which gave a humorous and honest look at her career as a working songwriter who has navigated the shift from physical to digital, weathered ageism, sexism and most importantly, showcases her love for music and the pure joy that she gets from the creative process. The book was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Spoken Word Album at the 60th GRAMMY Awards.

By Desert Star Staff LAS VEGAS, Nev. - When a blizzard or hurricane is in the forecast, you expect people to stock up on food and other supplies - but what’s behind the panic-buying of toilet paper in the new coronavirus pandemic?

Major grocery and bigbox stores can’t seem to keep paper products in stock, with

shoppers hoarding more TP than they can use in a year.

Psychologist Baruch Fischhoff, a professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, says an absence of early communication about COVID-19 left some people without confidence that the supply chain

would remain intact.

He adds in this type of situation, some of us are more vulnerable than others.

“For whatever reason, given what has happened to them,” says Fischhoff, “given their health, their physical, their psychological health, where they are in the moment - many people are just more prone to

stress at particular situations.”

In addition to toilet paper, warehouses in Nevada have reported shortages of bottled water, flour, sugar and rice.

Ninety-two percent of goods in Nevada are delivered by highway, and the head of the Nevada Trucking Association has said delivery drivers are dedicated to keeping the retail shelves stocked.

Fischhoff says when people feel uncertain, and know they don’t have control over a situation, anxiety can set in. He adds that panic-buying has likely been exacerbated because there’s no knowing when the directive

to self-isolate will end.

And nobody wants to run out of toilet paper.

“You go to the store to buy the essentials that you will need, and if you don’t find the food that you usually like, there is other food that you can buy,” says Fischhoff. “But there really is no substitute for toilet paper.”

To get through the current crisis, Fischhoff recommends limiting how much television you watch about the coronavirus - checking for updates only two to three times a day - and avoiding certain social media sites that might promote conspiracy theories.

Hoarding Toilet Paper? Shrinks Say It’s Anxiety and Vulnerability

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on 01/05/2017File No. R-201700187. Publish March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020. DSW20-2087

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, section 2328 of the UCC Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the civil code. The undersigned will sell through www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding on April 13th, 2020 ending after 11:30 am online April 20th, 2020. Property has been stored and is located at Banning Stagecoach RV Storage 1455 S. San Gorgonio Ave. Banning Ca. 92220 Riverside County State of California. The following item: Robert Sandoval SP#111 - 2003 Towlite , CA Lic# 1KJ6480, Vin# 1H0T2TK273A055177. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in Money order only. All purchased items sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours after 10 day hold. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner & obligated party. Publish March 25, 2020. DSW20-2091 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC 6Sec. 101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 16800 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business addresses of the Seller(s)/ licensee(s) are: NAHLA ASKAR RAHAL and ROY BURGESS ASKAR, 72817 Dinah Shore Drive #100 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The Business is known as: MONTEREY PALMS LIQUOR The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: MONTEREY PALMS LIQUOR, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 72817 Dinah Shore Drive #100 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: All stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and good will of certain LIQUOR STORE and located at: 72817 Dinah Shore Drive #100 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 The kind of license to be transferred is: Off-Sale General Number 21-518912 now issued for the premises located at: 72817 Dinah Shore Drive #100 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with said transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $270,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $270,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is April 24, 2020 at the office of Sepulveda Escrow Corporation at 10550 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 105, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Dated: March 16, 2020 Transferee and Intended Transferee MONTEREY PALMS LIQUOR, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION By: S/ MAHER HANOUN, President Transferor and Licensee S/ NAHLA ASKAR RAHAL S/ ROY BURGESS ASKAR 3/25/20 CNS-3355318# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-2090 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 2001483, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

KATHRYN SUSAN TRAVERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: KATHRYN SUSAN TRAVERS to Proposed Name: SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 2b. Present name: SUSAN KATHRYN TRAVERS to Proposed Name: SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 3c. Present name: SUSAN KATHERYN TAPPAN to Proposed Name SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 4d.

Present Name: SUSAN K. TAPPAN to Proposed Name: SUSAN KATHRYN TAPPAN. 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 29, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: 2/28/20 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020. DSW20-2068 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PRINTGEM, 9980 INDIANA AVE STE 3, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KAREN MAY POWELL, 15341 WASHINGTON STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506; GERI MAY LOENDORF, 1837 BARKER WAY, PLACENTIA, CA 92870. Business is conducted by: GENERAL LIABILITY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/31/2015. 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: KAREN MAY POWELL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/06/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003597. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2088 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The following fictitious business name(s) MON AMIE BRIARDS, 29255 DESERT MOON DR, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): D & G @ DESERT MOON INC., P.O. BOX 695, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276/CA. This business is conducted by CORPORATION. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 03/06/2020 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: GINA MARIE KLANG, SECRETARY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGINIO MORALES POOL SERVICE, 33089 SKY BLUE WATER TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HIGINIO MORALES PARRA, 33089 SKY BLUE WATER TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 HIGINIO MORALES PARRA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/12/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003857. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2085 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R T K REFRIGERATION, 64170 OLYMPIC MOUNTIAN AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RALPH THOMAS KETTERING III, 64170 OLYMPIC MOUNTIAN AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/03/2020. 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: RALPH THOMAS KETTERING III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/05/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003494. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2084 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A&Z HAULING, 27655 AVENIDA MARAVILLA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN-LIERA. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/04/2020. 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: ADRIAN- -LIERA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/04/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003388. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2083

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menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2020. 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: DAMON GEOFFREY RUBIO/ MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 5, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003532. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2079 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SAUL DE LA TORRE POOL SERVICE, 31591 SKY BLUE WATER TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SAUL- -DE LA TORRE HERMOSILLO, 31591 SKY BLUE WATER TRAIL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 SAUL- -DE LA TORRE HERMOSILLO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/18/2020.

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YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2076 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MELLY’ LASH HOUSE, 72650 FRED WARING DR. STE 105, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MELISSA CAROLINA PERUCCA, 13355 VERBENA DRIVE APT# 248, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 MELISSA CAROLINA PERUCCA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003238. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2075

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHELSEA LAYTON HAIR ARTISTRY, 45405 SHAUGNESSY DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92201.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CHELSEA SUZANNE LAYTON, 45405 SHAUGNESSY DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 CHELSEA SUZANNE LAYTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/25/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002928. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2074 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT METRO FIT: DESERT MECCA FIT, 46415 ROUDEL LANE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DESERT METRO FIT LLC, 46415 ROUDEL LANE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY. Registrant has not begun to transact 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

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The following fictitious business name(s) ADEEZ DEMOLITION, 27655 AVENIDA MARAVILLA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): ADRIAN- -LIERA, 27655 AVENIDA MARAVILLA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 07/01/2019 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: ADRIAN- -LIERA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on January 02/2020 File No. R-201601188. Publish March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020. DSW20-2082 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SEW PLUSH FABRICS, 38129 TURNING LEAF CT, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: MARGARITA PADILLA, 38129 TURNING LEAF CT, MURRIETA, CA 92563.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 MARGARITA PADILLA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/06/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003611. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2081 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ART SOTO MEDIA, 50620 EISENHOWER DR, G201, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RICARDO ARTURO SOTO CALVILLO, 50620 EISENHOWER DR APT G201, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 RICARDO ARTURO SOTO CALVILLO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/06/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003608. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2020 DSW20-2080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FOX CINEPLEX IS DPLACE; DPLACE ENTERTAINMENT; FOX CINEPLEX, 60 W RAMSEY ST, BANNING CALIFORNIA (CA) 92220. Riverside County. 354 RIMHURST CT, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058/CA. Full name of registrant: BANNING CINEMA GROUP LLC., 354 RIMHURST CT, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant com-

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he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed THOMAS EDWIN NOWLAN JR/ MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/20/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002630. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2073 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KAREN AND KAREN TRAVEL PLANNING, 85 SAN SIMEON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA. Riverside County; Full name of registrant: KAREN LOUISE TARASCIO, 85 SAN SIMEON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264/92264; KAREN GAIL SCHAFFER, 69530 DILLON ROAD #18A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KAREN TARASCIO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 2/20/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002658. 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 11,18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2072 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VENEDULCES EXPRESS, 66948 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County: 66948 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: YEYMYS PAOLA RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, 66948 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/1/2020.

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 YEYMYS PAOLA RODRIGUEZ PEREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 2/13/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002329. 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 11,18, 25, April 1, 2020 DSW20-2070 APN: 612-521-010-2 TS No: CA07000312-14-5 TO No: 191113410-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 4, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 20, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on January 12, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0013926, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded June 11, 2015 as Instrument Number 2015-0247217, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded July 11, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-0280499, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded October 22, 2018 as Instrument Number 2018-0415172, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by VIRIDIANA LUCERO, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for WHOLESALE CAPITAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that

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certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 83442 PUERTO ESCONDIDO AVENUE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $157,900.74 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700031214-5. 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: _03/11/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000312-14-5 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 71043, Pub Dates: 03/18/2020, 03/25/2020, 04/01/2020, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-2086 T.S. No. 087679-CA APN: 608-181-032-1 AND 608-181-049-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/10/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/22/2020 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/11/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0406780 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DAVID VILLANUEVA AND MONICA VILLANUEVA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE

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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: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 32 OF TRACT NO. 12737-1, IN THE CITY OF INDIO, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 116 PAGES 66 THROUGH 70 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 1987 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 290213, OFFICIAL RECORDS. TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF LOT 33 IN SAID TRACT LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 33; THENCE NORTH 89° 54’ 08” EAST 21.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 55° 23’ 00” EAST 86.69 FEET TO THE CURVED EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 33 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 45557 KRISTEN COURT INDIO, CA 92201 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $229,206.24 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 a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 087679-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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Publish March 11, 18, 25, 2020 DSW20-2077 T.S. No. 087539-CA APN: 656-191-025-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/6/2015.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/14/2020 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/12/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0098154 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DAN L. SCHNEIDER, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

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IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15620 AVENIDA MANZANA 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $79,186.40 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 a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 087539CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish March 11, 18, 25, 2020 DSW20-2067 BE ADVISED, DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE:Creditor Association: The Fairways Homeowner’s Association. Recorded Owner: Alan D. Weaver Property Address:1607 Augusta Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Mailing Address:1607 Augusta Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92264 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含 一个信息摘要참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED 03/22/2018, AND ANY AMENDMENTS, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP as Trustee; or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien, which was caused to be recorded by The Fairways Homeowner’s Association (“Creditor Association”) on March 22, 2018, as File/Page No. 2018-0108341, and any amendments, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on June 21, 2018, as File/ Page No. 2018-0251155, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public

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auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the Trustee, at the offices of Delphi Law Group, LLP, 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222, Indian Wells, CA 92210, in the City of Indian Wells, County of Riverside, State of California, Property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A. The street address or other common designation of Property to be sold is: 1607 Augusta Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92264, the record owner of which is Alan D. Weaver, (“Owner”). The Assessors Parcel Number of the Property is: 009-600-573 Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: the Fairways Homeowner’s Association c/o Delphi Law Group, LLP 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 222 Indian Wells, CA 92210 (844) 433-5744 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $17,561.70. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit: www.DelphiLLP. com/foreclosure-information for information regarding the sale of this property, using the following Trustee Sale number assigned to this case: 5109 1020004501. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be available via telephone or reflected on the website listed above. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. March 4, 2020. The Fairways Homeowner’s Association.

Kevin D. Rogers, for Delphi Law Group, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for The Fairways Homeowner’s Association Exhibit A Legal Description A sublease hold as created by that certain sublease dated May 22, 1973, executed by Palm Tennis Club as sublessor, and Rossmoor Palm Springs Associates, as sublessee, as referenced in the document entitled “Sublease” which was recorded June 8, 173 as Instrument No. 74749 Official Records, for the terms and upon and subject to all the provisions contained in said document, and in said lease. The Sublessee’s interest in the above sublease has been to the vestee herein, by mesne assignments of record. PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/79th INTEREST IN AND TO 1B AND 1C TRACT NO. 4881 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 77, PAGES 75 THROUGH 79 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFORM UNITS 21 THROUGH 99 AND THE LETTER ELEMENT DESIGNATED THEREON AS SHOWN UPON AN AMNEDED CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED JUNE 26, 1974 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 79473 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND RESERVING THEREFORM THE RIGHT AND EASEMENT TO USE THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID LOT WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS “LIMITED COMMON AREAS” WHICH ARE NOT APPURTENANT TO THE RESPECTIVE UNITS CONVEYED. PARCEL 2: THE UNIT CONSISTING OF ELEMENT 22 AND LETTERED DESIGNATIONS THEREON AS SHOWN B THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AND RIGHT APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT HEREIN DESIGNATED ON SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. Publish March 11, 18, 25, 2020 DSW20-2071

Nurses Petition Congress for COVID-19 Protection

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK -- A petition with more than a quartermillion signatures has been sent to Congress demanding regulations to keep health care workers safe as they treat COVID-19 patients.

Nurses say they need filtering respirators to keep them safe from infection by the novel coronavirus. But facing a national shortage of masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has downgraded the minimum level of recommended protection twice.

Ken Zinn, political director at National Nurses United, said Congress needs to intervene.

“We need an OSHA temporary emergency standard that will tell hospitals they have to have the highest

level of personal protective equipment that will actually do the job of keeping health care workers safe,” Zinn said.

He said the CDC has told hospitals it is permissible for health care workers to wear surgical masks, bandanas or scarves when treating suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Zinn called the CDC’s downgraded recommendations absurd.

“Scarves, bandanas, surgical masks; none of them keep front-line health care workers safe,” he said. “What you need is an N95 respirator which have filters in them to keep out the most minute particles, and many hospitals are not providing them.”

He said some hospitals that have N95 masks are not

giving them to health care workers treating COVID-19 patients because the CDC doesn’t require them to.

Zinn noted that failure to supply adequate personal protective equipment puts health care workers, their families and the growing number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 at risk.

“If they get sick or they’re exposed to COVID-19 patients, then they’re going to be forced into quarantine,” he said. “And who will be left to take care of the rest of us?”

He said the latest House version of the COVID-19 stimulus package had a provision that would require protections for health care workers, but the Senate version did not.

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PepsiCo To Provide Enhanced Benefits To All U.S. Employees

By Desert Star Staff PepsiCo, Inc. today announced it will provide enhanced benefits to all U.S.based employees and additional compensation to U.S. frontline employees – the women and men who make, move and sell products – amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The additional compensation covers more than 90,000 frontline employees at both PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) and PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) and consists of a minimum of an incremental $100 per week for full-time employees over the next month. PepsiCo also announced it will hire 6,000 new, full-time, full-benefit frontline employees across the U.S. in the coming months.

“With COVID-19 reshaping the way we run our business and live our lives, it’s important that we acknowledge the people keeping us steady during turbulent times, notably the heroic work of the millions of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals around the world,” said Ramon Laguarta, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. “At the same time, there is important work being done in other sectors, including our own, to help maintain the supply of foods and beverages. We couldn’t be prouder of our PepsiCo team for the role they play in restocking pantries and refrigerators.”

The enhanced PepsiCo benefits to all U.S. employees include: Employees who must quarantine will receive 100% of their pay during the up to

14-day quarantine period. The quarantine period will not reduce accrued unused sick days, nor will there be a negative impact to attendance records.

Employees who have been assessed by a doctor and are either showing symptoms or are diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive 100% of their pay during the 14-day quarantine period.

Beginning week 3, employees will receive sick pay/short-term disability benefits, which will provide a minimum of two-thirds of their pay, for up to 10 weeks.

Employees who are caring for a family member living in the same household who has been assessed by a doctor and is either showing symptoms or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive 100% of their pay during the 14-day quarantine period. Beginning week 3, if they are not able to work from home, they will receive a minimum of two-thirds of their pay for up to 10 weeks.

If they are working from home, their full pay will be continued.

Employees who work at a facility that must be closed will receive 100% pay for up to 12 weeks.

Employees who are impacted by school or day care center closure with no one home to look after a child, will receive a minimum of two-thirds of their pay for up to 12 weeks if they are not able to work from home.

Employees are also eligible for free COVID-19 testing, a “Crisis Care” reimbursement of $100 a day for childcare, and access to specially trained mental health professionals.

“There’s hardly a pantry in

America that does not have a Frito-Lay and Quaker product, and in recent weeks, providing those products has become increasingly challenging,” said Steven Williams, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Foods North America. “Our frontline employees – the people you see stocking your favorite bags of chips or canisters of oats, the people driving those products there and the ones originally making them in plants across the country – are the backbone of PepsiCo Foods and we appreciate their heroic efforts.”

“At this unprecedented time, which is having a profound impact on all of us, we are so grateful to our frontline employees for all they are doing to ensure our products are available for families across the country,” said Kirk Tanner, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Beverages North America. “We know our products on store shelves provide a sense of stability and normalcy to consumers during trying times. This is our way to recognize the critical role our frontline plays in our

organization, now and always.”

PepsiCo has also taken key steps to protect the health and safety of its employees while at work, including but not limited to: increased cleaning frequency of facilities and assets, expanded availability of gloves and actively encouraging practicing good hygiene, stepped up visitor screening and restrictions, and where possible, decreasing routing and merchandising to minimize exposure.

Community Support During this time of crisis, PepsiCo believes that the private and public sectors should join together to provide assistance and aid to the most vulnerable.

PepsiCo’s philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, is mobilizing its resources to invest up to $11 million to provide food, water and other critical support to communities affected

by COVID-19 around the world.

In the U.S., PepsiCo is partnering with the USDA and the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty to deliver 1 million food boxes to students in rural America, including a

$1 million commitment. The company’s Food for Good program aims to provide 200,000 meals weekly to students and distribute at least 1 million meals over the next month to impacted U.S. communities. PepsiCo has also provided $100,000 to Feeding Westchester to help distribute shelf-stable meals and fresh produce to local residents across Westchester County, New York.

Globally, PepsiCo is donating $200,000 to each Red Cross in Italy, Spain, France and $100,000 to the Red Cross in Lebanon. PepsiCo is also investing $1.5 million with the Global FoodBanking Network to provide water and nutrition solutions to 12 countries affected by COVID-19 in Latin America. In China, the company provided $1.1 million to Hubei Red Cross Foundation and China Women’s Development Foundation to provide protective gear and help frontline responders’ and physicians’ efforts in the fight against the spread of coronavirus in severely affected areas of China.

US stocks plunge despite Fed promises to pump money into economy

By Desert Star Staff Wall Street’s main indices are down after opening on Monday for the first ever all-electronic trading session, which is aimed at protecting New York

Stock Exchange employees from the coronavirus.

Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were down around four percent as of 16:00 GMT. The Nasdaq Composite, an

index comprised of America’s top technology companies, was down over two percent.

Global markets are down despite the promise by the US Federal Reserve to pump in the cash “amounts needed

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to support smooth market functioning and effective transmission of monetary policy to broader financial conditions and the economy.”

The US regulator has warned that the country’s economy faces major trouble as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, and has pledged to take measures to minimize its impact. The Fed has promised to unveil a direct lending program for smalland medium-sized American businesses, which are projected to be hardest hit by the pandemic. In addition, the Fed will also help students with their education loans.

“While the Fed’s actions are an enormous help, the only way the markets are going to find sustainable improvement is when the economy is allowed to come back to life,

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or at least there is a real path in place for how that is going to happen,” said Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group in a note seen by CNBC. More bad news for the markets came from Washington as a fiscal stimulus bill failed in a key procedural Senate vote on Sunday as Democrats warned the measure was not enough to help workers and was too focused on bailing out companies.

According to US National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow, the economic stimulus package will total more than $2 trillion and will be equal to roughly 10 percent of America’s economic output.

Last week, US President Donald Trump signed a $100-billion bill that expanded paid leave in the country.

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The Great Economic Depression of 2020

No lessons learned as central banks’ bazookas dribble or misfire

Mitchell Feierstein is an investor, banker, and author of Planet Ponzi: How we got into this mess, what happens next, and how to protect yourself.

He spends his time between London and Manhattan.

After 2008, we were promised that too-big-to-fail caused by too much debt, credit, and leverage was history. Covid-19 exposed Wall Street’s culture of “Heads I win, tails you bail me out.” That’s not capitalism; it’s extortion.

Are globalization’s new record highs a minefield-filled Potemkin village? In 2020, financial markets have set numerous records. In January, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, famed Bridgewater boss, and fund manager Ray Dalio told a CNBC audience that “cash is trash” and encouraged viewers to “buy the dip.” Next,

he went as far as to warn investors “not to sell stocks.”

In February, as if on cue, every stock index obediently and euphorically rocketed to new all-time highs. If ever alarm bells were ringing to warn how stratospheric valuations fueled by twelve years of reckless central bank “temporary emergency measures” could signal a market top, Dalio’s Davos hubris certainly qualified.

President Trump neatly summarized the market’s frothy head in just twelve words.

New Stock Market RECORD. Congratulations.

Spend your money wisely.

KEEP AMERICA GREAT!!!!!

— Donald J. Trump Nine days after Trump’s “raging bull market tweet,” an unprecedented collapse began that swiftly and violently turned history’s longest bull market (2009 -2020) into a

bear market that sent indexes plummeting over 20 percent in less than a month–another record. The bull-to-bear collapse was quicker than both 1999 and 1929.

In 2007, the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) wiped out Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.

The crisis eviscerated prudent savers’ ability to earn interest.

Ben Bernanke, the boss of the US Federal Reserve Bank at the time, told the world that subprime mortgage default woes “won’t seriously hurt the economy.” He went on to say, “subprime debt is contained.” Bernanke was wrong–very wrong. The defaults in subprime mortgages triggered the GFC, bankrupting many over-leveraged institutions despite trillions in taxpayer-backed bailouts.

In 2017, Federal Reserve Boss Janet Yellen assured

global markets that “the banks are very much stronger due to the Fed supervision, higher capital levels, and other measures…. We will not see another financial crisis in our lifetimes.”

So, what happened? Since globalization, the world has not experienced simultaneous supply and demand shocks.

The ‘Coronavirus shock’ ignited a liquidity-soaked tinderbox.

Central bank policies have inflated asset bubbles in the stock, bond, property, and credit markets. Mandarins at the central banks reduced interest rates to six-hundredyear lows. Policies included trillion-dollar bank bailout programs and unlimited quantitative easing (money printing) as well as zero and negative interest rate policies intended to create aggregate demand. After hundreds of rate cuts over the past twelve years have the policies worked? No, they haven’t. These policies have failed and have only helped the 0.01 percent.

What have record low rates achieved? Corporate plunder. The rate cuts and bailouts enabled corporations to borrow record amounts of cash and to conduct massive stock buyback programs. It allowed corporations to enrich CEO compensation packages at the expense of future growth and job creation, enabled malinvestment in billiondollar zombie corporations

U.S. Census Suspends Field Operations

By Desert Star Staff The U.S. Census Bureau is temporarily suspending field operations to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Federal law requires census data be presented to the president by the end of the year, and the national survey would typically end by mid-summer. But in the face of a growing public health crisis, the bureau’s Associate Director for Field Operations Tim Olson says the two-week suspension will be extended or adjusted if necessary.

“This is a rapidly evolving situation,” says Olson. “Every hour, every day, there’s new information. But we are monitoring this actively, every

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that are all debt without earnings, and created a record wealth-inequality gap.

It is different this time, but not how you think.

Unemployment is about to skyrocket to over thirty percent, helping to send GDP plummeting forty percent or more. The world is filled with mountains of debt and very few assets that can generate cash. As a result, central banks are panicking. The Bank of England’s new boss has promised to “do whatever it takes”–a stale Mario Draghi line that worked for the European Central Bank during the GFC but will not work now. Banks are on the ropes, and their clients are going bust. A tsunami of defaults is coming.

Bankers’ ‘Whatever It Takes’ bazookas are impotent and only dribble or misfire. In other words, no lessons were learned from the GFC. The recent alltime-high volumes of risky BBB, junk bonds, and leveraged loan buying that resulted from stock chasers scrambling to buy any garbage with yield was extraordinary. The Whatever It Takes strategy enabled the risk parity trade, which worked until it exploded, toxic derivative products, underfunded pensions, all of which will result in catastrophic losses

by Wall Street speculators.

The lunatics are running the asylum. Money printing, unlimited bailouts, central bank manipulations, and ‘buy the dip’ no longer work.

Keep your powder dry and wait for the dust to settle. easier than ever to complete the census form, noting this will be first time in the national survey’s more than 200-year history that households have the option to complete it online.

day and every hour, and looking more than 6.5 million household projections were for this responses, which is right on moment,” says Olson. at the various options.” track with what our original He adds it should be The suspension is slated to lift on April 1.

Arkansas receives around $6 billion annually from the federal government, and Olson points out that census data weighs heavily in determining that amount.

For more information, look online at ‘my2020census. gov’ or call 844-330-2020.

Across the state, more than 20 census support centers most located in public libraries have closed, and census-takers are turning to social media to raise awareness. Olson says households can make their jobs easier by self-responding.

“We’ve already received Research has shown that for every uncounted Arkansan, the state will lose around $3,000 each year

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