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Coronavirus Relief Bill Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill By Desert Star Staff US Senators have passed a much-delayed $2 trillion stimulus bill, aimed at bolstering the US economy as the country is rattled by coronavirus lockdowns. The mammoth package was approved after

days of bitter partisan fighting. Senators moved to vote on the bill late Wednesday night after the last hurdle preventing its passage – an amendment put forward by four Republican senators to curb the legislation’s generous

unemployment provisions – was eliminated, failing to gain the necessary 60 yeas. The amendment, filed by Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), sought to limit the payouts so that the unemployed would not

receive more money than they would have otherwise through their jobs.Sasse, along with three other GOP Senators – Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) – argued that the bill, which envisions $600 a week for those forced out of work by coronavirus

lockdowns on top of regular unemployment insurance payments, discourages people from going to work at all. “You’re literally incentivizing taking people out of the workforce at a time when weneed critical infrastructure supplied withworkers” Graham said.

Groups Warn CA Desert Tortoise on Path to Extinction

By Desert Star Staff MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. -- The desert tortoise is dangerously close to extinction in California, according to a petition filed this week by conservation groups. Advocates are asking the California Fish and Game Commission to upgrade the species’ status from threatened to endangered. Pamela Flick, California program director for Defenders of Wildlife, said California’s state reptile may move slowly but its decline in the wild has been a lot faster. “Adult tortoise population numbers have dropped by over 50% in some recovery

areas just since 2004,” she said, “and by as much as 80% to 90% in some habitat since approximately 1980.” Research has shown the animals are falling victim to a variety of threats including uncontrolled offroad vehicle use, livestock grazing on wildlands, the spread of contagious disease, disruption from highway and utility projects, and extended droughts likely associated with climate change. Flick said inadequate protective measures taken over the past few decades have failed. Continues on Page 3

The desert tortoise is losing ground to off-road vehicles, development, disease, drought and animal grazing. (Kurt Moses/National Park Service)

‘Covid-19 could be seasonal’ By Desert Star Staff Even if the US and other nations battling Covid-19 succeed in beating it back, the illness may return in yearly cycles, warned Anthony Fauci, a top expert on the US coronavirus task force, urging for the fast rollout of a vaccine. “This could become a seasonal, cyclic thing, and I’ve always indicated to you that I think it very well might,” Dr. Fauci told reporters at the White House on Wednesday. “We’re starting to see now in the southern hemisphere and southern Africa … that we’re having cases that are appearing as they go into their winter season.” “If, in fact, they have a substantial outbreak, it will be inevitable that we need to be prepared that we’ll get a cycle around the second time.” That’s what the Kansas department of health spokes doc hypothesized - this may be cyclical and seasonal.

https://t.co/hCHnVdQO4d — MKB Fauci, who also heads up the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and holds some 45 honorary doctoral degrees, emphasized the need to develop a vaccine, test it quickly and try to “get it ready so we’ll have a vaccine available for that next cycle.” A “menu” of various treatments must also be fast-tracked through clinical trials, he said. Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, also raised the possibility that the virus could be seasonal at a press briefing last Friday but said it was too soon to tell. The US has confirmed some 65,000 cases of Covid-19 to date, seeing more than 900 deaths, and is fast becoming one of the world’s hardest-hit countries, surpassed by only Italy and China. Asked about the World

Health Organization’s (WHO) praise for China’s response to the outbreak at Wednesday’s briefing, Fauci became frustrated, telling the reporter “I don’t even know what the question is,” with President Donald Trump cutting in: “Welcome to the group.” DR. FAUCI: “I don’t

have any viewpoint into that ... I don’t even know what your question is...” — Andrea Jackson Trump was more willing to weigh in on the question, stating the WHO had “very much sided with China” and that the organization was “biased” toward the People’s

Republic, but nonetheless added, “there are a lot of good people there.” Worldwide, the virus has infected more than 466,000 people and killed more than 21,000, with cases now climbing by the tens of thousands each day.

“Stealth Transmission” Makes Coronavirus Testing Even More Critical

COVID-19 tests per million people. Source: World Health Organization testing data as of March 12, 2020. (YES! Media) By Desert Star Staff a large number of coronavirus RALEIGH, N.C. -- In China, infections flew under the

radar, widely circulating in communities before travel

restrictions were put into place. New research says these so-called stealth transmissions likely drove the rapid spread of the virus across the globe. Study co-author Jeffrey Shaman, a professor at Columbia University, says free and widely available testing -- as in South Korea -- helps explain why that nation seems to be squashing the virus quickly. Shaman says right now in the U.S., testing for people who lack COVID-19 symptoms largely isn’t happening. “Well, what it certainly suggests is that a more proactive sampling of the population and more proactive testing procedures, would catch more cases,” he states. “How that would be implemented is something that we could debate for quite some time.” Shaman and his team found, using mathematical modeling, that prior to the Chinese government’s Jan. 23 travel ban in Wuhan, 86% of COVID-19 cases were unidentified.

Domestic Violence Likely to Increase During Pandemic

By Desert Star Staff Groups that support victims of domestic violence worry that more cases will arise as families hunker down during the pandemic. Despite health guidelines to stay home, one North Dakota group says it’s important to reach out if violence is an issue. The Fargo-based YWCA for Cass and Clay Counties is the largest emergency

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shelter for women and children in the state. Its chief executive, Erin Prochnow, said that when a family with a volatile history is forced to be together in a stressful situation, there’s a big risk of more problems occurring. “When you’re confined in smaller spaces,” she said, “I think there’s no question that that power structure can continue on

and escalate quickly.” Prochnow said her group already had seen a 13% increase in people being served since the start of the year. While her agency has carried out protocols to protect staff and clients from the coronavirus, she said, she is urging victims in a threatening situation to not hesitate to call for help and get out of their home. Prochnow said she’s March 27, 2020

worried about how the pandemic will affect her organization’s ability to help clients, adding that it already has forced them to scale back certain fundraising efforts and in-kind donations also have decreased. “Toothpaste and bread and toilet paper are things that aren’t coming through our doors right now,” she said, “so we’re needing to go out

According to the state, around 10,000 North Carolinians have been tested for the new coronavirus, and more than 500 have tested positive. Shaman agrees with other experts that the silent spread of the novel coronavirus makes tactics like social distancing and stay-at-home orders crucial to flattening the curve of infections. “If somebody’s experiencing mild symptoms, and I think most of us can relate to this, we’re still going to go about our day,” he states. “We’ll still send the kids to school, we’ll still go to work. And it’s that sort of continued contact with people that allows the silent transmission of many respiratory viruses.” Shaman stresses that a radical ramp-up in testing for everyone is needed to fully control community spread of the new coronavirus. This story is a collaboration with original reporting from Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz at YES! Media. Reach Loeffelholz on Twitter @LoeffelholzDunn.

and purchase those things -- while, at the same time, if someone’s paycheck’s been cut, their ability to be helpful at this time is also lessened.” Despite challenges, Prochnow said, the agency will do everything it can to assist women and children in need of services. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is another resource, at 800-799-7233. The YWCA’s help information is online at ywcacassclay.org. www.desertstarweekly.com

Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments By Desert Star Staff While many Americans are sheltering at home to help “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of coronavirus disease (also called COVID-19), they might be tempted to buy or use questionable products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure, and even prevent COVID-19. Because COVID-19 has never been seen in humans before, there are currently no vaccines to prevent or drugs to treat COVID-19 approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is working with vaccine and drug manufacturers to develop new vaccines for and find drugs to treat COVID-19 as quickly as possible.

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Meanwhile, some people and companies are trying to profit from this pandemic by selling unproven and illegally marketed products that make false claims, such as being effective against the coronavirus. These fraudulent products that claim to cure, treat, or prevent COVID-19 haven’t been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and might be dangerous to you and your family. The FDA is particularly concerned that these deceptive and misleading products might cause Americans to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, leading to serious and life-threatening harm. It’s likely that the products do not do what they claim, and the ingredients in them could cause adverse effects and could interact with, and potentially interfere with, essential medications. The FDA has also seen unauthorized fraudulent test kits for COVID-19 being sold online. Currently, the only way to be tested for COVID-19 is to talk to your health care provider. The FDA has not authorized any test that is available to purchase for testing yourself at home for COVID-19. You will risk unknowingly spreading COVID-19 or not getting treated appropriately if you use an unauthorized test. The FDA knows that having a home test for COVID-19 would be very helpful and is actively working with test developers on this. But currently the FDA has not authorized any home test for COVID-19. There Are No Vaccines or Medicines for COVID-19, Yet The FDA is working with medical product developers to rapidly advance the development and availability of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Although there

are investigational COVID-19 vaccines and treatments being studied in clinical trials, these products are in the early stages of development. They haven’t yet been fully tested for safety or effectiveness or received FDA approval. Fraudulent COVID-19 products can come in many varieties, including dietary supplements and other foods, as well as products claiming to be tests, drugs, medical devices, or vaccines. The FDA has been working with retailers to remove dozens of misleading products from store shelves and online. The agency will continue to monitor social media and online marketplaces promoting and selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. Recently, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. The products cited include teas, essential oils, tinctures, and colloidal silver. The FDA is actively monitoring for any firms marketing products with fraudulent COVID-19 diagnostic, prevention and treatment claims. The FDA is exercising its authority to protect consumers from firms selling unauthorized products with false or misleading claims. The FDA may send warning letters, or pursue seizures or injunctions against people, products, or companies that violate the law. We are also increasing our enforcement at ports of entry to ensure that fraudulent products do not enter the country through our borders. In addition, the FDA is monitoring complaints of fake coronavirus treatments and tests. Consumers and health care professionals can

help by reporting suspected fraud to the FDA’s Health Fraud Program or the Office of Criminal Investigations. How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Coronavirus Fraud The FDA advises consumers to be cautious of websites and stores selling products that claim to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19. There are no FDA-approved products to prevent COVID-19. Products marketed for veterinary use, or “for research use only,” or otherwise not for human consumption, have not been evaluated for safety and should never be used by humans. For example, the FDA is aware of people trying to prevent COVID-19 by taking a product called chloroquine phosphate, which is sold to treat parasites in aquarium fish. Products for veterinary use or for “research use only” may have adverse effects, including serious illness and death, when taken by people. Don’t take any form of chloroquine unless it has been prescribed for you by your health care provider and obtained from legitimate sources. Here are some tips to identify false or misleading claims. Be suspicious of products that claim to treat a wide range of diseases. Personal testimonials are no substitute for scientific evidence. Few diseases or conditions can be treated quickly, so be suspicious of any therapy claimed as a “quick fix.” If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. “Miracle cures,” which claim scientific breakthroughs or contain secret ingredients, are likely a hoax. Know that you can’t test yourself for coronavirus disease.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines, and speak to your medical provider. Your health care provider will advise you about whether you should get tested and the process for being tested in your area. If you have a question about a treatment or test found online, talk to your health care provider or doctor. If you have a question about a medication, call your pharmacist or the FDA. The FDA’s Division of Drug Information (DDI) will answer almost any drug question. DDI pharmacists are available by email, druginfo@ fda.hhs.gov, and by phone, 1-855-543-DRUG (3784) and 301-796-3400. The sale of fraudulent COVID-19 products is a threat to the public health. If you are concerned about the spread of COVID-19, talk to your health care provider and follow the advice of FDA’s federal partners about how to prevent the spread of this illness. Consumer Inquiries: email: AskCVM@fda.hhs. gov ; call 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: PRNewswire/ U.S. Food and Drug Administration Related Links http://www.fda.gov

Groups Warn CA Desert Tortoise on Path to Extinction

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“Despite 30 years of federal and state protections as a threatened species,” she said, “the desert tortoise is closer to extinction than it was in 1990 when it was first listed.” Last year, the Trump administration moved to relax restrictions on off-road vehicles on federal land in the California desert, and has signaled plans to loosen them even further by amending the Obama-era Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. If the commission accepts the petition, it would trigger a 12-month review of the tortoise’s threatened status. More information is online at defenders.org. Disclosure: Defenders

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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,

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

Helping Family Caregivers Cope with Social Distancing By Desert Star Staff With social distancing taking hold across Pennsylvania, family caregivers and those they care for can find help to stay safe and healthy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered residents of seven counties to stay home for the

next two weeks. There are 1.6 million family caregivers in the Keystone State, and those who depend on them are among the most vulnerable to infection. Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania state director, said caregivers may need to find new ways to provide for their loved ones’ needs. “We want to practice

social distancing, but not social isolation,” he said. “It’s key that people continue to take care of themselves -but at the same time, don’t forget about those individuals that are by themselves.” Family caregivers can find help and advice online at aarp.org/caregiving or through AARP’s toll-free family caregiver support line at 877-333-5885. Johnston-Walsh said the caregiver support line is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to answer questions anyone may have about the challenges of caring

for vulnerable individuals such as “Is it OK to go and visit someone? What do I need to do? What are some of the safety precautions I need to put in place while I’m going to visit someone that I’m taking care of?” AARP recommends inventorying essential items such as food and medications, ordering extra, and using services such as Meals on Wheels to help when needed. If personal visits are difficult or can’t be done, Johnston-Walsh urged caregivers to maintain contact through other means.

“We have the technology to be able to send a simple text or a phone call,” he said. “They can Skype in or they can Zoom in through a video conferencing program. These are the things that we really need.” He said caregiving is a common family dynamic that will only expand with the spread of COVID-19. Disclosure: AARP Pennsylvania contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Consumer Issues, Livable Wages/Working Families, Senior Issues.

Keeping in touch with loved ones through text or video chats can help fight feelings of isolation. (ulza/Adobe Stock)

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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) 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.

How to Extend the Life of Your Used Car

By Desert Star Staff Nearly 70 percent of all car sales are used vehicles, thanks to the rising costs of new cars and the increasing quality of their used counterparts. While buying a previously owned vehicle makes the best financial sense in a lot of cases, experts say there are some things to keep in mind.

“To keep everyone on the road safe and protect your purchase, all drivers need to stay up-to-date on car maintenance,” says Doug Turner, director of service operations at Byrider, the nation’s largest used car and finance network of dealerships. “This is especially true for those with used cars.”

April is National Car Care Month and to help you extend the life of your used car, the automotive experts at Byrider are offering the following tips: • Follow the maintenance recommendations of the manufacturer. • Caring for a vehicle is similar to caring for oneself -- take preventative steps to

premium if the vehicle manufacturer suggests it. • Regular oil changes will keep your car running as smoothly as possible. help keep your car healthy. Pay special attention to issues, Be sure to use the proper oil per the manufacturer noises or warning signs that recommendations. could indicate your vehicle • When buying a vehicle, needs maintenance. Warning stick to retail dealers that lights on your dashboard put cars through a detailed are illuminated for a reason. inspection process. This will Understand what they mean help to ensure a given vehicle’s and address them as-needed. safety and reliability. At the • Prevent rust and same time, consider dealers other issues by keeping with an attached service the interior and exterior department. “Your relationship of your vehicle clean. with the dealership shouldn’t • Use a trusted repair end once you drive the car service that hires Automotive off the lot,” adds Turner. In Service Excellence (ASE)the case of Byrider, every car certified technicians. This sold comes with a warranty or certification can make optional service agreement, a big difference when it as well as discounted parts, comes to quality repairs labor and service. To learn and maintenance. more, visit byrider.com. • Complete as-needed A used vehicle can be a or at a minimum, an annual inspection, on the vehicle. Keep great investment. Extend the life of your car and stay safer in mind that different seasons on the roads by making smart of the year require different purchasing decisions and inspections and repairs. taking a proactive approach • Use quality parts. to maintenance. StatePoint • Fill your vehicle with the proper gas. Use

India to go into COMPLETE lockdown from midnight By Desert Star Staff Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the country will go into complete lockdown for a period of 21 days beginning on Wednesday after midnight. “If we are not able to manage the upcoming 21 days, we will be pushed www.desertstarweekly.com

back 21 years,” Modi said. There will be a total ban on venturing out of your homes. The country had been in a partial lockdown for several days, with the so-called ‘janta curfew’ imposed throughout the country to restrict the freedom of movement in the hopes of stemming the

tide of infection, but Modi announced the decision to extend both the scale and length of the lockdown in a televised address on Tuesday. Modi’s government also shut down all air and train travel, in addition to closing the majority of businesses and all schools March 27, 2020

and academic institutions. At present, India has recorded over 519 cases of coronavirus infection with some 10 deaths so far. Modi described the Covid-19 pandemic as a “major disaster” while praising Indians for their adherence to the pre-existing self-curfew.

He also highlighted the alarming increase in the rate of infection across the world and the need for “extreme measures” to tackle the crisis head on – even at the cost of significant damage to the Indian economy. “Certainly, the country will have to bear the economic cost of this lockdown. But [the] government’s priority is to save the life of every Indian at this time,” Modi said.

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The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish March 27, 2020. DSW20-5069 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS YELLOW BIRCH, 5935 SAGUARO ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BRIANNA MONIQUE HERNANDEZ, 7739 LAKESIDE DR, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509/CA. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/31/2019. 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 BRIANNA MONIQUE HERNANDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/04/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003392. 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 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2020 DSW20-5070 AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) PUBELO SERENO MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY, 25521 LINCOLN AVENUE, HEMET, CA 92544, RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): BKKS HOLDINGS, LLC 25521 S. ELK STREET, HEMET, CA 92543/CA. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 1/28/16 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: LOGAN A. BOGGS, BKKS HOLDINGS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY BY: LAB MANAGEMENT, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ITS: MEMBER BY: LOGAN A. BOGGS, TRUSTEE OF THE LOGAN A. BOGGS 1998 PRIMARY TRUST FBO LOGAN A. BOGGS, JR. ITS: MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER 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 January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2020, , March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2020. DSW20-2015 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SWAG FURNITURE OF PALM SPRINGS, 407 S INDUSTRIAL PL., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. 1243 VIA BENICIA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Full name of registrant: AUDREY NOEL CHESSHER., 1243 VIA BENICIA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BROWN BAG MEALS, 78650 AVENUE 42, #305, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant BROWN BAG MEALS LLC, 78650 AVENUE 42, #305, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203/CA. Business is conducted by LIMIITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 DAYANA VIANEY DELEON, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/11/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003818. 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 20, 27 April 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5068 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PALM DESERT CHIROPRACTIC, 6 FURMAN COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SAMUEL MICHAEL VELLA, 6 FURMAN COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SAMUEL MICHAEL VELLA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/09/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003639. 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 20, 27 April 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5065 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The following fictitious business name(s) 28 COVES REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT, 500 W PALM VISTA DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following persons JENNIFER ANN FONTENOT, 500 W PALM VISTA DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262; JOHN WESLEY FONTENOT, 500 W PALM VISTA DR, PALM SPRINGS, A 92262. This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 03-16-2020. 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: JENNIFER ANN FONTENOT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on 02-03-2020 File No. R-202001780. Publish, March 20, 27 April 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5064 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS 28 COVES REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT, 500 W PALM VISTA DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant JENNIFER ANN FONTENOT, 500 W PALM VISTA DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JENNIFER ANN FONTENOT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/16/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003995. 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 20, 27 April 3, 10, 2020 DSW20-5063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS THE CACTIQUE, 953 VERONA AVENUE, SAN JACINTO, CA 92583. Riverside County. Full name of registrant KIMBERLY SUZANNE TATELOUIE, 953 VERONA AVENUE, SAN JACINTO, CA 92583. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KIMBERLY SUZANNE TATE-LOUIE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/06/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003585. 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 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2020 DSW20-5061 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: Anhui Acupuncture & TCM Inc., 850 E Vista Chino, #24, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Anhui Acu¬puncture & TCM Inc., 850 E Vista Chino #24, Palm Springs, CA 92262/CA. Business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to trans-act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Christopher Thomas Burnett, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 18, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002516. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-

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NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE¬MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI¬TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW20-5060 March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HEALTHBRIDGE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, 45345 CARRIE LN, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MARV LAW INC., 45345 CARRIE LANE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/16/2014. 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 MARVIN DALE LAW/PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/07/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202002106. 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5058 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUNNYDAY ENTERPRISES, 2080 MARGUERITE ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DOUGLAS ARLEN DAVIS, 2080 MARGUERITE ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business

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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 DOUGLAS ARLEN DAVIS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003300. 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5057 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SOLARVIEW TECHNOLOGIES, 26676 RIM CREEK PATH, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Riverside County. Full name of registrant REGINA LOPEZ WOOD, 26676 RIM CREEK PATH, MENIFEE, CA 92584; DAVID PAUL WOOD, 26676 RIM CREEK PATH, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. 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 REGINA LOPEZ WOOD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003233. 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

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March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5056 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS WE CAN FIX IT, 42779 OCOTILLO RD APT 2, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. P.O. BOX 1975, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant KURT ELLIOTT HILDERBRAND, 42779 OCOTILLO RD APT 2, RANCHO MIRGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KURT ELLIOTT HILDERBRAND. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202003212. 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5055 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008522211 Title Order No.: 1116589 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/16/2018. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0462633 of official records

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in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DERRICK HORTON AND MIESHA JOHNSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/22/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, Auction. com Room. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 65886 AVENIDA CADENA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 661-311-015-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation,

if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $203,347.77. 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 caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES -- Civil rights advocates are praising Los Angeles County’s release of 1,700 people in jail for nonviolent offenses in an effort to fight COVID-19 infections, but they also say more needs to be done. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department released 10% of the jail population. So far, no one behind bars in L.A. has tested positive for the virus, but Peter Eliasberg, chief counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, says it is only a matter of time. “And the minute that starts happening, the more people who are there, the more people are going to get it in the jails,” he states. “And then those people are going to come out into the community, and they’re going to be flashpoints for further transmission.” The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has

asked the county health officer to issue a public health order that would empower the sheriff to release more people, particularly those with fewer than 30 days remaining on their sentences. Opponents of the move say releasing people early could lead to more crime. The Drug Policy Alliance is calling for jails and prisons across the country to release most people who are over age 60, and those who have underlying medical conditions that make them more vulnerable to a viral infection. Eliasberg says the authorities won’t release people convicted of violent offenses. “We’re facing the greatest public health threat in 100 years,” he stresses. “So, that has to the number one thing we focus on. “The threat that probably millions of people will be exposed to it, I think that’s the greatest public safety

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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

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consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008522211.

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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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800-280-2832 www.auction. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 03/13/2020 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-FN4721822 03/20/2020, 03/27/2020, 04/03/2020. DSW20-5063

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Average Riverside County Gas Price Drops Lowest Amount Since Dec. 31, 2017 NBC PS News Staff The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Thursday to its lowest amount since Dec. 31, 2017, decreasing 2.9 cents to $3.075. The average price has dropped 22 consecutive days, decreasing 39.1 cents, including 3.1 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The average price is 18.4 cents less than one week ago, 40.4 cents lower than one month ago and 40.5 cents

below what it was one year ago. It has decreased 43.3 cents since the start of the year. The dropping price is the result of the significant decrease of commercial and general motorist traffic because of the coronavirus outbreak and increased oil production by Russia and Saudi Arabia, boosting the supply and lowering the price, according to Jeffrey Spring, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s corporate communications manager. Source: NBC Palm Springs

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States and counties across the U.S. are considering whether to release some people convicted of nonviolent offenses to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in overcrowded jails and prisons. (Chatiyanon/Adobe Stock) risk we’ve got to worry about -- not an increase in crime.” Civil rights groups also are calling on judges to allow more people to await trial at

home, especially those picked up on immigration offenses. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California cosponsored a bill

to open community release programs to people in federal prisons who are pregnant, over age 50 or who have underlying health issues.

“Power Of One” 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 by Judy Sumich, who commented, “I believe deeply in the work of Olive Crest, and when I was told of this opportunity for this population to hear Kris Paronto speak, I was touched because I feel this age group is often overlooked. Two young men spoke to me after the dinner, and they were so excited about what Kris Paronto had to say. That was such

a blessing to me, and I felt grateful,” Sumich continued. “I am so grateful to Judy Sumich for underwriting the cost of this dinner, and to Kris Paronto, who generously gave of his time to provide this experience for our kids,” stated Angela Allen, Development Manager of Olive Crest Desert Communities. “We know several of the young people who attended were encouraged and given hope by Kris’ story and inspiring words. Lives have been changed tonight, and that is all that we could have hoped for,” Allen continued. Emcee Doug Lang welcomed luncheon guests, then introduced Singer Doug Hassett, who sang an emotional “God Bless the USA,” followed by a Color Guard Presentation by Desert Hot Springs High School ROTC Honor Guard. The luncheon event concluded with an informative presentation by Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland, and Desert Communities. “Olive Crest is an amazing organization that does so much for the Coachella Valley . . . unsung heroes, who are in the trenches every day helping save kids and bring families back together,” stated Georgialee Lang, Event Co-

(left to right) Singer Doug Hassett, Georgialee Lang, Event Co-chair, and Doug Lang, Event Cochair. Photo by Gregg Felsen. chair. “It is a privilege to be part of the team here in the desert, and seeing lives transformed,” she continued. Guest Speaker Kris ‘Tanto’ Paronto, the inspiring Hero of the 2012 Benghazi Attack, and the subject of the book and motion picture “13 Hours,” spoke of his harrowing experience during the horrific Benghazi Attack to a spellbound audience who was listening to his every word! Kris Paronto is a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central

(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.

America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the U.S. Government’s Global Response Staff, conducting low-profile security in high-threat environments throughout the world. Paronto was part of the CIA Annex Security Team that responded to the terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists for more than 13 hours. Kris ‘Tanto’ Paronto is a true American hero who exemplifies patriotism, selflessness, and courage. 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. Major Event Sponsors included the Harold Wilkinson Family, the Patrick M. McCarthy Foundation, Judy

Sumich, Am-Cam Group, Blauvelt Electric, Robann’s Jewelers, and Judie Cothrun. Event Media Sponsors included Desert Sun & LOCALiQ, KESQ News Channel 3, Palm Springs Life, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, and CV 104.3. ABOUT OLIVE CREST Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 130,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. Olive Crest works tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Their many innovative programs reflect their firm conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most potent ways to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and families it serves, even after they have graduated from their programs. Established, Proven, and Respected, Olive Crest serves over 3,500 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For more information on Olive Crest, Desert Communities call 760848-4124 or visit www. olivecrest.org.

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Over ONE-THIRD of the world’s population under lockdown By Desert Star Staff More than one in three people on Earth are now confined to their homes because of quarantine measures imposed by various nations to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, AFP reports. A whopping three billion people must stay in their homes or limit their movements in some fashion, as countries around the world embrace ever-tighter quarantine restrictions to stem the spread of the deadly

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disease – which has already infected more than 416,000 people and claimed more than 18,000 lives globally. The number provided by AFP amounts to roughly 37 percent of the total world population, which stands at 7.8 billion. The figure dramatically increased on Wednesday night after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that his 1.3 billion-strong nation would go into complete lockdown for 21 days. Strict nationwide

quarantine measures have been imposed in Italy, which has become the new epicenter of the pandemic. Those defying the newly imposed ‘social distancing’ requirements could face a fine of up to $3,200 under new regulations introduced by Rome. Germany has literally banned all public gatherings involving more than two people, exempting only families and people living together in shared households. March 27, 2020