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“Precipitous Drop” In Latino Students in College By Desert Star Staff The number of Latino students on college campuses fell by 20% last year, mostly

because of COVID-19related job loss or illness, and so far, enrollment isn’t showing signs of bouncing

By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO The pandemic has had devastating impacts on the LGBTQ+ community, so the one million-member Equality California has launched a bilingual, statewide education and outreach campaign. Unveiled on Tuesday, the idea is to make sure people know when and where to get the vaccine and promote the science that shows the new coronavirus vaccines are safe and highly effective. Rick Chavez Zbur, executive director of Equality California, said COVID-19 had taken a toll on many in the LGBTQ+ community’s health and well-being. “And that’s particularly true for the most vulnerable members of our community,”

he said, “transgender and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQ+ people of color and immigrants and people living with HIV or other pre-existing conditions.” The latest study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found the LGBTQ+ population is more vulnerable to COVID, partly because it also has higher rates of underlying health conditions, including cancer and HIV. Last fall, researchers at UCLA surveyed more than 12,000 American adults on the impact of the pandemic. Study coauthor Kerith Conron, research director at the UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute, said the numbers show COVID-19 especially

back. The trend reverses gains made over the years in higher education among Latino students nationwide. Deborah Santiago, chief executive of the nonprofit advocacy group Excelencia

in Education, said many students have dropped out or delayed enrollment to help their families cope with reduced household income and coronavirus illness. “That precipitous drop not

only means that institutions are going to have to make a more concerted effort to outreach and engage us, at the time they were just starting Continues on Page 3

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Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia addresses people at one of the city’s vaccines clinics. Long Beach has a large LGBTQ+ community. (City of Long Beach)

Biden blasts Texas, Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions

By Desert Star Staff President Joe Biden voiced his disapproval of states like Texas and Mississippi lifting mask mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions, calling it a “mistake” and “Neanderthal thinking,” a term

that ruffled a few feathers. “I think it’s a big mistake. Look, I hope everybody’s realized by now, these masks make a difference,” Biden said when directly asked about the two states. Despite a promise that

vaccines will be available for every American by May, Biden said masks are as crucial as ever. “The last thing – the last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything’s fine, take off your

mask, forget it. It still matters,” he said, then referencing a card he claims to carry with him that has the daily death toll from Covid-19. “It’s critical – critical, critical, critical – that they follow the science: Wash your hands, hot water, do it frequently. Wear a mask and stay socially distanced. And I know you all know that. I wish the heck some of our elected officials knew it,” he added. Many prominent liberals have blasted Texas and Mississippi’s governors for moving away from lockdown restrictions, despite both states continuing vaccine distribution plans. Like filmmaker Michael Moore and political commentator Keith Olbermann, some have even suggested that Texas residents should not be afforded the vaccine following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement this week.

However, Biden’s “Neanderthal thinking” remark has earned pushback from many, including the governor of Mississippi, who slammed the “insult” from the president. “President Biden said allowing Mississippians to decide how to protect themselves is ‘neanderthal thinking,’” Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted in response to Biden. “Mississippians don’t need handlers. As numbers drop, they can assess their choices and listen to experts. I guess I just think we should trust Americans, not insult them.” On his state reopening, Gov. Abbott said this week that his announcement “doesn’t abandon safe practices that Texans have mastered” during the pandemic, but rather acknowledges that “each person has a role in their own personal safety and the safety of others.”

A Little Superhero is Flying High Thanks to His Mommy’s Kidney By Desert Star Staff March 1, 2021 -- March is National Kidney Month, which is a month-long, awarenessraising grassroots effort to spread the word nationwide about the importance of kidney health. A South Carolina family knows all too well the lifesaving difference a healthy kidney can make. Lukas Brown was born in late April 2017, and on his second day of life, a blood test revealed his tiny kidneys were only functioning at 20%. The baby was diagnosed with Bilateral Cystic Dysplasia and End-Stage Renal Disease. Luke’s parents, Erin and Jeff, were devastated to hear the news. Luke’s sister had experienced no kidney problems and was waiting (somewhat impatiently) at home to meet her little brother. That would not be the case for some time because Luke was quickly transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he would spend the first seven weeks of his life. Luke started dialysis when he was only a week old, and he survived four surgeries during his first month of life. Peritoneal dialysis did not work for the infant, but hemodialysis did, and his lab numbers finally began to stabilize in June. Erin and Jeff remember feeling their first sense of hope. On June 13, Luke was discharged and was able to go home to South Carolina for the first time. Life remained complicated because the baby had to have hemodialysis treatments every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However, November

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2017 brought promising news. Erin and Jeff were told Luke’s kidneys were now functioning at a sufficient level for the baby to grow and thrive without dialysis. While overjoyed, they understood this was a temporary respite, and a kidney transplant was inevitable for Luke’s long-term survival. Erin remembers, “At the time of Luke’s diagnosis, we were overwhelmed emotionally and financially. Being told our baby boy needed a life-saving kidney transplant changed our lives forever. While we wanted to singularly focus on our son’s care and our family’s well-being, we were anxious about the future. We did not know how we would manage the financial burden of his ongoing medical care and a kidney transplant.” The first part of 2018 brought some ‘normalcy’ to the family’s life. While Luke had regular medical checkups, lab work, and medications, the Brown family of four felt blessed to be under one roof in their Lancaster, South Carolina home. But in August 2018, they were told it was time to start preparing for Luke’s kidney transplant. Both Erin and Jeff began the testing process to see if either of them were a match to donate a kidney to their precious little boy. As Luke’s kidney transplant became something that would happen sooner than later, Erin and Jeff started thinking about the increased financial burden their family would be experiencing. They both felt a sense of relief when a transplant social worker introduced them to the

Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and suggested they reach out to learn more about how COTA might be able to reduce some of their stress. Erin called COTA on October 31 and was able to get answers to their many questions quickly were first introduced to COTA it bro, taught us a sense of hope that we would be able to take on the financial reality of our son’s life-saving kidney transplant,” Erin said. “Finding COTA allowed us to focus solely on Luke’s health without worrying about how we were going to pay for his care.” COTA received the family’s paperwork two weeks after Erin’s initial telephone call, and the Brown family officially became part of the COTA Family. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) uniquely understands that parents who care for a child or young adult before, during,g and after a life-saving transplant have enough to deal with. Hence, COTA’s model shifts the responsibility for fundraising to a team of trained volunteers. COTA is a 501(c)3 charity, so all COTA contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. COTA funds are available for a lifetime of transplant-related expenses. On November 12, 2018, a COTA fundraising specialist trained the family’s volunteers via teleconference because their key COTA team leaders were located in South Carolina and Ohio. The COTA staff member talked to the many teleconference participants about COTA’s fundraising process and March 5, 2021

shared information about fundraising templates, fundraising guidance, and the no-cost website the volunteers and family would be given for fundraising and promoting the family’s story. This group of friends and family quickly got to work in two different states organizing fundraisers for COTA in honor of Team Lukas to help with mounting

transplant-related expenses. These COTA volunteers worked nonstop to plan and implement creative COTA fundraisers that generated more than $45,000 for transplant-related expenses. Erin and Jeff started using the COTA for Team Lukas website to blog updates to their large group of supporters.

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What Can California Learn from Texas’ Blackouts?

By Desert Star Staff LANCASTER, Calif. In the wake of last week’s massive power blackouts in Texas, there’s a lot of blame to go around. But groups that fight climate change say the root problem, in every state, is burning fossil fuels. Clean-energy advocates have said climate change leads to more extreme weather events, from the storm that froze Texas to the heat and drought driving wildfires in California. San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon said that’s why her city uses 100% renewable energy and bans gas hookups in new homes. “When you look at a situation like Texas, so

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much of that is climate exacerbated,” she said. “And so, we’re getting into some really pretty serious, probably, feedback loops here - that we’re going to have to do everything in our power to turn this around before it’s too late if it’s not already too late.” As of 2019, data from the California Energy Commission show, almost half the state’s energy came from natural gas. Natural-gas suppliers have countered that it’s cleaner than coal and easily accessible, day or night. Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez is a former mayor of Oxnard, a lowerincome community of color that has hosted oil and gas production for decades but recently rejected a new gas-powered plant. She said the city now boasts a clean-energy storage facility. “We’ve paid our dues for energy production for the region,” she said. “Now, it’s time for us to have a more modern source of energy that doesn’t pollute, that doesn’t harm the health of our people.”

Oxnard is one of many California cities moving away from fossil-fuel plants and toward renewable energy to help slow climate change. (Earthjustice) Rex Parris, the Republican mayor of Lancaster, noted that his city is the first to run entirely on hydrogen power. “The only thing standing in our way of solving this crisis is the will to do it,” he said. “Two years ago, I would have told you, ‘We don’t have the technology to save the

planet.’ But now we do. We just have to move rapidly. And in Lancaster, we’ve been hurrying - and making a lot of money in the process.” A study from the nonprofit Climate Central found that hurricanes, wildfires, heat storms, and other extreme weather events caused 67%

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said, “about twice as likely as non-LGBT white people.” has been prevalent among Last spring, the Equality non-white LGBTQ+ people. Institute launched a telephone “LGBT people of color were helpline at 323-448-1026 more likely to be positive,” she and an online help center at

Covid19.eqca.org to link people to employment services, food assistance, culturally competent health-care providers, and testing centers. The bilingual portion of the site will be

more power outages in the United States in the decade ending in 2019 than in the previous 10-year period. Disclosure: Elected Officials to Protect America contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/ Air Quality, Energy Policy, Public Lands/Wilderness.

launched in the coming weeks. Disclosure: Equality California contributes to our fund for reporting on Census, Health Issues, HIV/AIDS Prevention, LGBTQIA Issues.

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Santiago said she is worried the pandemic may to do so, but that we need cause some prospective to make sure we’re paying students to give up on college attention to retaining,” she said. completely. That’s a concern The National Student when studies show people Clearinghouse, which tracks without higher-education enrollment trends, has said credentials earn significantly fewer students are signing less than those who have up for community college. In degrees or certificates. She Tennessee, enrollment dropped said schools should be by 11% last fall, and across working to find solutions so the country, schools have students can stay employed seen a nearly 28% decrease while earning their degrees. in Latino student enrollment. “If a student has to work,

they’re able to get the kind of pathway to continue from a certificate to an associate to a baccalaureate degree,” she said, “and in the process, earn more in salary and connect them to the workforce.” She added that extra support for Latino families, such as college orientations that include the whole family, can be critical to helping students succeed. “Paying attention to populations that might be

first in their families to go to college means we have to be very intentional in making sure they’re included,” she said. The latest data show that, nationwide, college applications are slightly above what they were last year. However, the number of first-generation applicants and fee-waiver recipients has dipped, indicating colleges may need to increase their focus on attracting firstgeneration students.

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limate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children. The impacts can be seen first-hand, as the planet warms, and human fingerprints are all over the consequences: bigger, stronger hurricanes; deadly heat waves; more intense downpours; and devastating wildfires. In fact, 60% of Americans are concerned about climate change, according to a survey by the Potential Energy Coalition. For many moms, having a child is what made them start to care about climate change in the first place. Eighty-three percent of moms are concerned about climate change and want to do something about it. “It’s hard to study climate change and aspects of climate change and be a mother because the data’s very real to you,” said Dr. Emily Fischer, atmospheric chemist and associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University.

“We need a massive shift in the way we produce energy within 10 years, the same time period I need to save and plan to send my daughter to college. We’re hoping moms will realize climate change impacts their children and that we have solutions, but we need to act relatively quickly.” If you’re not sure where to begin, however, know that whether big or small, steps, such as these ideas from the climate scientists at Science Moms, can add up to create meaningful solutions. Learn about climate change. Education is a powerful tool, so learning all you can about climate change is one of the best ways to get involved. “Sorting through myriad information online can be daunting,” said Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, scientist and professor at Texas Tech University. “That’s why Science Moms was created. This nonpartisan group of leading climate scientists, who are also mothers, aims to break down climate change through simple, engaging content.”

Raise your voice. Leaders have the ability to truly take action on the scale needed to make lasting progress on this challenge, but they need to know that it’s a top priority of individuals. You can add your name to petitions and invite others to do the same, attend local meetings to voice your support for reducing carbon pollution and clean energy projects and meet with elected leaders to ensure they know you stand behind them. Of all the actions you can take, one of the most powerful is telling your representatives this is an issue you care about. “By investing in a clean energy future and commonsense solutions that keep families and communities safe, government leaders have the ability to enact policies that escalate on a scale we could never achieve alone,” Hayhoe said. “They all need to know we stand behind their decisions to tackle this issue.” Talk about it. In order to avoid some of the worst impacts of climate change, fast action is needed. The more people who know the facts about this issue,

Talking and Listening to Your Kids About Climate Change Climate change can be a scary subject no matter how old your kids are, and there are some big concepts that are hard to understand. For others, they know that their future is at risk and are taking matters into their own hands by becoming activists on social media and marching in youth climate strikes. Focus on developing a love for nature and the environment. Encourage your kids to spend time outdoors and plan activities for

the family that celebrate nature, like camping and hiking. You can also introduce and inspire healthy curiosity by reading books about different aspects of the environment, like oceans, land formations and the animals that inhabit different climates. When talking with older kids, try to avoid scientific jargon and complicated explanations. Answer questions to the best of your ability and work together to find answers to

the things you don’t know. Correct misinformation they may be hearing from others and be sure to include facts along with your own perspective as you discuss climate change. It’s common for kids of all ages to be anxious about the impact of climate change. You can help channel that energy into productive action by getting involved in local organizations that are focused on improving the environment.

the quicker an impact can be made. Share what you learn with your neighbors and other parents to help make everyone more aware of the issue. Also remember that environmental concerns aren’t just for adults. Oftentimes, concern for the climate comes from children. Talking with your kids about the importance of good stewardship and empowering them to make a difference can affect how the next generation approaches concerns like climate change and pollution. Make climate-conscious choices. There are nearly countless examples of smaller actions you can take to adapt your own home and life. Options to consider include switching to electric cars, buying green electricity (now available in 24 states), putting solar panels on your roof, insulating your house or adding more plant-based foods to your diet. For more information and to get involved, visit sciencemoms.com.

Climate Change Myths and Facts There are many misconceptions about climate change. It’s a complex issue and a better understanding comes when you can sort the myths from the facts. Myth: Climate change isn’t confirmed science. Fact: More than 99% of climate scientists agree on the basic facts about climate change: it’s real, it’s human-caused, it’s harming people now and it’s solvable. Myth: Climate change is a natural phenomenon. Fact: The climate has changed naturally in the past, but right now, the world is warming up to 100 times faster than it has previously, according to research published in “Scientific American.” Billions of tons of burning coal, oil and natural gas have released carbon pollution into the air that traps the sun’s heat, making the planet hotter while simultaneously melting ice and raising sea levels. Myth: Climate change is in the distant future. Fact: It’s happening right now. In the West, hot, dry conditions are fueling massive fires with smoke that blocks out the sun and pollutes the air. In the Southwest, historic droughts threaten the food supply. In the South, warmer oceans are fueling stronger, deadlier hurricanes. Myth: It might get bad, but America can handle it. Fact: If left unchecked, the heat trapped by the thickening pollution blanket directly threatens human health and may make virtually every natural disaster more deadly and destructive. These disasters are increasingly happening at the same time, destroying more homes and businesses, and there is only so much emergency relief available. Myth: There is nothing we can do about it. Fact: It’s not too late to prevent the worst-case scenarios. That requires reducing pollution and moving from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources, and relying on existing technology to build a clean economy. Governments across the world can work together to tackle climate change and invest in a safer future for children, but they need to know that this is a top priority for families.

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Tips to Strengthen Your CORE to Help Treat Back Pain significant disability. When severe pain lingers, people may think about seeking a prescription to help – however, clinical guidelines recommend avoiding these medications as the initial treatment for low back pain. Unfortunately, low back pain ranks as a driver of opioid prescriptions in the United States, and opioid usage comes with possible By Dr. Russell Amundson, unnecessary risks of addiction National Senior Medical and potential complications. Director, UnitedHealthcare While sometimes low As many people in back pain can’t be avoided, California and across the it’s essential to focus on country transitioned to your CORE: correct posture, working from home amid overweight (prevent it), COVID-19, office furniture relax, and exercise. To may have been replaced build on that concept, here by makeshift desks and are five preventive steps household chairs. However, and evidence-based care the dining room table or a spot methods to help address on the couch may not have this common issue: the same ergonomic design Focus on Posture. as a traditional office setup, Whether you are now working which may have contributed at the kitchen table or on the to a spike in low back pain couch, focusing on proper since COVID-19 emerged. posture may help. Make About 80% of people sure you sit up straight with experience low back issues at your knees at a 90-degree least once, with pain ranging angle, with your shoulders from a minor nuisance to a in a straight line over your

hips and your ears directly over your shoulders. If you’re working at a computer, adjust the screen height to eye level and consider elevating the keyboard to help keep your hands, wrists, and forearms in line and parallel to the floor. Also, note how often you are on the phone, which may contribute to poor neck posture. Instead of tilting your chin down, raise the device to eye level and avoid tucking it between your ear and shoulder, or opt for speakerphone or headset. Take Breaks. You may notice you feel sore even if you maintain good posture throughout your workday. If you stay in one spot for too long, your muscles and joints may get stiff. Consider taking quick breaks every 30 minutes to get up and stretch or walk around. This may promote better blood flow for your muscles and joints, and it may also give your eyes and mind a break. Stay Active. While some people with low back pain may be tempted to consider

bed rest, staying active in many cases may be the best option. Low impact activities to consider include walking and swimming, while research indicates that strengthening leg muscles may also prove helpful. You might also try yoga and tai chi, as they’ve been shown to ease moderate to severe low back pain. If time is a factor, a brief walk at lunch or going up and down the stairs a few times can help you stay active. Eat a Healthier Diet. The bones, muscles, discs, and other structures in your back may need proper nutrition to support your body. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats may help reduce inflammation, often contributing to chronic back pain. Eating a more nutritious diet may also help you maintain a healthy weight, which may also reduce your risk for back pain. Consider care options. The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends exercise-based therapies

The free guided tours are back!

By Desert Star Staff The Ministry of Tourism via the Israel Nature and Parks Authority renews the free guided tours initiative: another 1,600 new tours around the country Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash-Hacohen: “We have developed an outline that will allow domestic tourism agents also to book buses and transportation as part of the initiative.” Ministry of Tourism Director-General Amir Halevi: “Especially now, when the skies are closed, this is the time to enjoy safe, guided tours in areas that you are not yet familiar with, and see the beautiful landscapes, sites, and flowers throughout the country. This is the time to support the tourism industry, which has suffered a severe blow and awaits your return and brings back tens of thousands of workers into the tourism industry. “ Jerusalem, February 25, 2021 - With the economy’s

opening, the Israel Ministry of Tourism is proud to renew its initiative of free tours, guided in Hebrew, of nature reserves, national parks, heritage sites, and cities. Registration for the tours (in Hebrew) conducted through the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, has already begun. At this stage, tours can be booked until March 26, and they are expected to continue during the week of Passover. Soon, it is likely that free transport will also be added later. The Israel Ministry of Tourism and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority invites the public to participate, free of charge, from a choice of about 1,600 new tours that will take place at a variety of urban and nature sites. Many local authorities have joined the initiative, including Holon, Jerusalem, Ashdod, Tel Aviv, Mitzpe Ramon, Kibbutz Hatzerim, Sderot, Beer Sheva. Daliat el-Carmel, Kfar Rama, Zichron Yaacov, Beit Jann, Tiberias, and Beit She’an.

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Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash-Hacohen: “We have allocated NIS 10 million for free guided tours for the general public. As the tourism sector returns to activity, I am pleased to announce the resumption of the tours. The guides have suffered a severe blow during the corona crisis, and this initiative was designed to give them and the public air to breathe. We recently expanded the initiative to fund entry fees, not just to national parks but also to attractions across the country and cities, to provide financial assistance to the attractions sector, which has also been severely damaged. Also, we have created an outline that will allow domestic tourism agents to book buses and shuttles as part of the

initiative, which will help the badly damaged transportation industry and allow groups to return to touring the country. Go out for a walk and thereby help the guides and the tourism industry.” The guided tours are offered to the general public, free of charge, subject to advance online registration by the quota restrictions in place. They also include free entry to the relevant national parks and nature reserves. It is also planned to allow visitors to enjoy local attractions in the tour are free of charge. The Ministry of Tourism has created a full-day trip, all for free, to encourage the public to travel around the country again and stay in guesthouses near the tour area, thereby facilitating an

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as the first line of treatment. If low back pain persists, ACP encourages the use of nonsurgical options for initial treatment, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, pure and overthe-counter anti-inflammatory drugs. These non-invasive treatment options, which in some cases may be covered by your health benefit plan, may help 95% of people with low back pain recover after 12 weeks. Muscle relaxants should be secondary options, and imaging (such as an MRI) and surgery should be a last resort. However, certain “redflag” symptoms, such as fever or loss of bladder and bowel control, may require immediate testing and intervention. Even for people with chronic low back pain, only a small percentage may need more invasive procedures or surgery. Taking preventive steps – and selecting evidence-based care approaches – may help reduce the risks and complications associated with low back pain.

extra day in the area and helping local businesses. Also, the Israel Ministry of Tourism and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has initiated cooperation with various non-profit organizations to offer special needs groups a set of specially tailored tours. The corona plague leading to lockdowns and the cessation of inbound tourism has hit the tourism industry hard, especially the tour guides. The easing of restrictions and the benefits attained from the endeavors of personnel in the Tourism Experience Administration at the Ministry of Tourism has helped mitigate the severe damage they have experienced during this period. Source: Pam Price

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that El Dorado Mobile Country Club claims a lien against direccion de la corte es): Riverside County Superior Court, Palm Springs Courthouse, 3255 E. Tahquitz the mobilehome described below in the sum of Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The name, $10,247.42. This sum represents the storage value of the site where the mobilehome has been address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorstored from 02/01/2020 through 02/10/2021 plus ney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado costs incurred in removing or storing the mobilehome, and other amounts recoverable under CA del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene Civil Code §798.56a. The storage rate is $23.60 abogado, es): Quincy J. Chuck, Maschoff Brennan, 100 Spectrum Center Dr., Ste. 1200, Irvine, CA per day, and additional amounts may accrue for 92816 (949) 202-1900 Date (Fecha): 8/17/2020 utilities, storage, attorney’s fees, publication fees Clerk, by (Secretario): M. ALLEN. Publish February and other expenses before the date of sale. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021.DSW21-5031 Manufacturer: SILVERCREST Tradename: RKGHM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Model: BUCKINGHAM FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIYear of Manufacture: 1977 NESS AS: LRasaan 7 Productions, 4655 Minnier Decal or License No.: LBA7793 Ave #42A, Riverside, CA 92505. Riverside County. Serial No(s).: A5069 / B5069 Full name of registrant: Willie Louis Pendleton, 4655 Insignia:CAL014342 / CAL014343 Minnier Ave #42A, Riverside, CA 92505; Kenyatta Location: El Dorado Mobile Country Club, 285 Helena Pendleton, 4655Minnier Ave #42A, RiverSaguaro Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, Riverside side, CA 92505. Business is conducted by: Married County. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Registrant has not yet begun to transact mobilehome will be sold at 10:00 A.M. on March Couple. business under the fictitious business name(s) 15, 2021 at 285 Saguaro Dr, Palm Springs CA listed above. I declare that all the information in this 92264. The warehouseman’s lien sale is for the statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who mobilehome only; it does not include the right to declares as true any material matter pursuant to keep the mobilehome on-site. The warehouseSection 17913 of the Business and Professions man’s lien cannot be used to transfer nor does Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty it transfer the leasehold interest in the land. The of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed property owner reserves the right to require rethousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: Willie moval of mobilehome from the park upon conclu- one Pendleton. This statement was sion of the lien sale. To inquire about the sale, call Pendleton/Kenyatta filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on the Chana Law Firm at (714) 680-4080. Publish February 8, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County February 26, March 5, 2021. DSW21-5036 Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101549. NOTICE — SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PSC2003715 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS Demandado): Gregory Pinkney an individual, and FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. DOES 1-100, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEBY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DE- MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE MANDANTE): Titanium Funds, LLC a Utah Limited FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF Liability Company. NOTICE! You have been sued. AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIThe court may decide against you without your TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE being heard unless you respond within 30 days. RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE Read the information below. You have 30 CALEN- OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. DAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). are served on you to file a written response at this DSW21-1111 March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIresponse must be in proper legal form if you want NESS AS FLEET TIRE SERVICE, 74-741 JONI DR, the court to hear your case. There may be a court PALM DESERT, 92260. Riverside County; 53120 form that you can use for your response. You can SILKTREE LN., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Full find these court forms and more information at the name of registrant AARON MASON LONG, 43120 California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. SILKTREE LN, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the to transact business under the fictitious business filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. name(s) listed above. I declare that all the informaIf you do not file your response on time, you may tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regislose the case by default, and your wages, money, trant, who declares as true, information which he or and property may be taken without further warning she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed from the court. There are other legal requirements. AARON LONG. This statement was filed with the You may want to call an attorney right away. If you County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/03/2021. do not know an attorney, you may want to call an Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an No. R-202102396. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE from a nonprofit legal services program. You can YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIServices Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE local court or county bar association. NOTE: The USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANon any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish March 5, demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la 12, 19, 26, 2021. DSW21-5041 corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea las informacion continuacion. Tiene FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que entreguen FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIesta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una NESS AS COMING HOME MINISTRY, 766 GATErespuesta pro escrito en esta corte y hacer que se WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una PO BOX 621, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por name of registrant PATRICK GLENN SYLVESTER, escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si 766 GATEWAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Busidesea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible ness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para yet to transact business under the fictitious business su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios name(s) listed above. I declare that all the informa-

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tion in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed PATRICK GLENN SYLVESTER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/03/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101420. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5038 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS JBM REALTY, 18414 HIDDEN RANCH ROAD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92508. Full name of registrant MONICA ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, 18414 HIDDEN RANCH ROAD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92508. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MONICA RODRIGUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/22/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102001. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 26, March 5, 12,19, 2021. DSW21-5037 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KENNSTRUCTION, 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. SAN BERNARDINO County; 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. Full name of registrant KENNITH LEE MCCUBBIN, 49186 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KENNITH MCCUBBIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/23/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202102043. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5034 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RISEN TEE-SHIRT BOUTIQUE, 67150 HACIENDA AVE #1201, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SHAQUILL MAXINE BROWN, 67150 HACIENDA AVE #1201, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/12/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SHAQUILL BROWN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/22/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100875. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021 DSW21-5033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MORENO & SONS PLUMBING SERVICE, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant

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CHRISTOPHER GERALD MORENO, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203; REBECCA ANN GALLEGOS, 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CHRISTOPHER MORENO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 2/4/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-20210439. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2021. DSW21-5032 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS INNOVATIVE CREATIONS, 79978 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County; PO BOX 6029, LA QUINTA, CA 92248. Full name of registrant JESSE JAY FLORES, 79978 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2006. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JESSE JAY FLORES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/09/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101607. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021 DSW21-5030 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CROWNING TOUCH MOULDING & SYNTHETICS; CROWNING TOUCH MOULDING, 23293 TRILLIUM DR., WILDOMAR, CA 92595. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DANIEL JESSE RUDOLF, 23293 TRILLIUM DR., WILDOMAR, CA 92595. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIEL JESSE RUDOLF. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/02/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202101301. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2021 DSW21-5028 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: HAR006 / SCOTT OTHER: 91219076 T.S. #: 20147-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED * * PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BURNESS RAY SCOTT, JR., an unmarried man, recorded on 7/25/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0348622 in Book —, Page -- of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/12/2020 in Book --, Page --, as Instrument No. 2020-0563012 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 3/19/2021

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In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: LOT 48 OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 41, PAGES 24 TO 25 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS ON OR UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED TO GEORGE A. HICKEY AND JULIA H. HICKEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 9,1954 IN BOOK 1574 PAGE 98 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS UNDER SAID LAND WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE AND THE SUBSURFACE AREA OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH 200 FEET MEASURED FROM SAID SURFACE, TO PROSPECT FOR, DRILL FOR OR DEVELOP ANY OF SAID SUBSTANCES AS RESERVED BY DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 7,1961 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19476 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY CALIFORNIA. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 644-041-006 The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12195 Avenida Alta Loma, Desert Hot Springs, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $12,499.17. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: February 17, 2021 REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By Robert Cullen, President NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #20147-RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4729962 02/26/2021, 03/05/2021, 03/12/2021. DSW21-5035

After a bare-knuckle fan is slammed backward over a table on a wrestling return By Desert Star Staff Shaquille O’Neal was stretched out into an ambulance after being sent flying out of the ring in an explosive first wrestling match with AEW Dynamite, culminating in the former NBA star being slammed violently through a table. The basketball Hall of Famer, from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, teamed up with Jade Cargill to fight Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. “I’m not a professional wrestler, but I’ve been in a match before,” Shaq said before the match. “I’ve got a lot of moves in my arsenal. When you step inside somebody’s world,

you have to stick to what you’re masterful at. “I’m not acrobatic. I’m not going to be jumping off the ropes. I’m coming with the power game. When I get hands-on him, I’m going to display this power.” That sent the towering basketball icon flying and both athletes crashing over two tables, leaving 7ft 1in O’Neal prone on his back on the floor. Following the crash, O’Neal was seen stretched out in an ambulance. He was forced to bend his knees to fit into the car. When wrestling commentator Tony Schiavone came to check on him later, Shaq was said to have mysteriously gone missing from the vehicle.

Trump calls for breaking up Big Tech

Says failure to restore freedom of speech would doom Republican Party

By Desert Star Staff Former President Donald Trump has called for breaking up giant technology companies and taking away their Section 230 liability protections. He argued that the Big Tech mutes conservative voices like his own. “The time has come to break up Big Tech monopolies

and restore fair competition,” Trump said Sunday at the CPAC conference in Orlando. “Republicans, conservatives must open our platforms and repeal section 230 liability protections,” he added. While in the past the public had a chance to hear both sides of the argument before making an informed decision, the big tech

censorship disproportionately targeted conservatives, depriving them of the right to be heard, Trump argued. You would win, you would lose... But now there is no debate because they refuse to allow our side even to speak or to be heard If the power of the big tech cannot be curbed on the federal level immediately,

Trump urged “every state in the union where we have the votes” to “punish Big Tech with major sanctions whenever they silence conservative voices.” He noted that Texas and Florida “are doing this” already. Florida Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis has been championing a bill seeking to rein in tech companies by allowing users to bring a “cause of action” against platforms violating Florida law. The bill, if becomes law, would bar platforms from rapidly changing their policy and enforcing it selectively against users. Under the law, consumers would have the right to “opt-out” from algorithms that shadowban certain information. “As these companies have grown and their influence expanded, big tech has come to look more like a big brother with each passing day,” DeSantis said, as he voiced support for the bill in early February. Texas Governor Greg

Abbott earlier this month announced his office was working on a bill to “prevent social media providers like Facebook & Twitter from canceling conservative speech.” The bill will reportedly give the state more leverage to regulate social media companies and allow Texans, yanked off social media platforms over political or religious views, the right to take Twitter and Facebook to court. Trump made his comments on Silicon Valley giants and the censoring of conservative voices – including his social media accounts – after calling for reforms to ensure “fair, honest and secure elections.” For instance, he said, the US must end mass mailin voting, require voter identification, verify that each voter is a legal citizen, and provide chain-of-custody protection for all ballots. “All the election-integrity measures in the world will mean nothing if we don’t have free speech,” he stressed.

President Rivlin received diplomatic credentials from Ambassador of United Arab Emirates

Photo by Mark Neyman, GPO By Desert Star Staff President Rivlin: “The entire Israeli people welcome you with joy. This will be your most important mission – to welcome the hands reaching out to you, to meet the Israeli people, and to get to know them up close. Treaties are signed by leaders, but real, sustained peace is made between peoples, face to face.” President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin today, Monday 1 March / 17 Adar, received diplomatic credentials from the first Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Israel, Mohamed Mahmoud Fateh Ali Al Khaja. The Ambassador presented his letter of credence on assuming his role as www.desertstarweekly.com

Ambassador to the State of Israel in an official ceremony in the Hall of Beit HaNasi. During the ceremony, the national anthems of both countries were played by the Band of the IDF. The Ambassador reviewed an IDF honor guard, reduced in size because of the coronavirus restrictions, and signed the Beit HaNasi guest book. The president and the Ambassador then delivered joint statements and held a working meeting. “Ahlan wa’Sahlan, Siyadat a-saphir! Marhaba bikum fi-Yerushalayim, f’il-Quds!” the president welcomed the Ambassador in Arabic and said that he was happy to meet him and his delegation in Israel, in holy Jerusalem. The president said it was

a very moving occasion for him as President of Israel and a special moment for him as the son of Prof. Yosef Yoel Rivlin ‫ל“ ז‬, who dearly loved the Arabic language and the culture of the peoples of the region. He said, “My father’s life’s work was the translation of the Holy Quran into Hebrew. My father’s house, not far from here in Jerusalem, was filled with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian scholars, who learned from each other and imagined a future of the partnership, mutual respect, and peace between Abraham’s sons and daughters. In this home, I learned that we, the people living here, were not doomed to live together but destined to do so on this land, to build it, develop it and lead it to a time March 5, 2021

of peace and prosperity. “ We look in wonder at the oasis in the desert that you have created. The Emirati leadership has established, with wisdom, innovation, and sense, a state that seeks peace, a hub for technology, economic development, and tourism, a place that looks ahead. Our two countries share this ethos – a small people that wish to turn arid land into a blooming garden, against all odds.” “We have nurtured the relations between us for some time, believing that if we waited patiently, the time would come when we could take them one step further and deepen the friendship between us and make it public. Thanks to brave and wise leadership, we are fortunate enough to see this wonderful day when the Emirati flag flies beside the Israeli flag over Beit HaNasi, the home of the Israeli people.” “You should know that not only I am moved. The entire Israeli people welcome you

with joy and open their arms to welcome you to us. And this, Mr. Ambassador, will be your most important mission – to welcome the hands reaching out to you, to meet the Israeli people, and to get to know them up close. Treaties are signed by leaders, but real, sustained peace is made from people to people, face to face. There are so many things we can do together, Israelis and Emiratis, to advance our peoples and the whole Middle East, to a time of regional cooperation, mutual respect, prosperity, and peace.” At the end of his remarks, the president wished the ambassador success on his mission and invited Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zaid to make a state visit to Israel and Jerusalem. “I hope you great success in building this bridgehead between our countries and our peoples. The doors of Beit HaNasi are always open to you. Ahalan wa’Sahlan bikum!”

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FAMILY FEATURES

fter months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered. The typical cold and flu season also brings added threats to people’s health and wellness. “Staying diligent is one of the most important things we can do as we navigate through cold and flu season as well as the COVID pandemic,” said family medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Caudle. Though you may still be spending more time at home, it’s important to take proactive steps to maintain your health. Caudle offers these practical tips to help protect your health while you’re waiting for vaccination eligibility amid the pandemic this cold and flu season.

Avoid Exposure

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities from coast to coast, there’s no better time to avoid getting sick. Even if you catch a less serious illness like a cold or the flu, health care professionals in many areas are stretched thin. What’s more, getting sick could compromise your immune system, making you more susceptible to a more serious infection. Minimizing your risk of exposure means limiting close contact with others outside your household, wearing a mask and washing your hands regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol can substitute for hand washing, if necessary. Always avoid touching your face when out and about, and when possible, avoid high-touch surfaces like door handles and light switches. If you’re prone to allergies, be conscious of what triggers allergic reactions and manage your allergies so you’re able to easily identify any new symptoms that may not be allergy related.

Practice Self-Care

Staying healthy isn’t just about avoiding germs. Managing your physical health means keeping your body in top condition by eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep and ditching habits that can negatively impact your body, like smoking and excess drinking. It’s also important to monitor your mental health since factors like stress and depression can take a physical toll that impacts your body’s immune response.

Pinpoint Symptoms

If you get sick, it’s important to pay close attention to your symptoms. However, this cold and flu season brings a unique variable with the possibility that your symptoms may actually stem from a mild case of COVID-19. Weather may also fuel stronger than usual allergy responses, so distinguishing between cold, flu, COVID-19 and allergy symptoms can be especially tricky. Testing may be necessary to get the proper diagnosis and ensure you’re taking the right precautions to prevent the spread of any infection. If you have questions or concerns about your symptoms or about COVID-19, consult your health care professional.

Treat Symptoms

Depending on your diagnosis, a health care professional may suggest medication to help treat symptoms until your illness runs its course. There are a variety of products available over the counter that are commonly used to treat symptoms of respiratory viral infections. Many provide relief from multiple symptoms in a single dose. For example, an option like Mucinex DM lasts 12 hours when used as directed and contains dextromethorphan, which helps to control cough, and guaifenesin to help thin and loosen mucus. You can identify the right formula to provide relief based on symptoms you are experiencing by using the online tool at Mucinex.com, where you can also find more information regarding self-care remedies.

How long a cough lasts depends on its cause, but you may be able to tame the symptoms until it’s gone.

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Produce is packed with vitamin C, a nutrient that helps support your immune system. Menthol may be a soothing natural remedy. It’s one of the compounds that gives mint its flavor, so brew a cup of strong mint tea and put it to the test.

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Both steam and water help thin your mucus, which may help clear chest congestion. Try a warm, steamy shower or a soak in a hot tub and drink plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated.

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If you’re struggling with a parched throat from your cough, try gargling salt water to soothe discomfort. Lozenges increase your saliva production to help soothe a parched throat and get you feeling better as your cough subsides. Exposure to particulates in the air, like pollutants and irritants, may be linked to nighttime dry coughing. A high-efficiency particulate air filter can help remove them. Wipe down surfaces. Cleaning removes settled dust and pollen while disinfection can help remove lingering cold and flu germs. If you’re smoking, stop. Smoking is a leading cause of chronic cough. Also avoid secondhand smoke as much as possible. Rest recharges your immune system, and getting enough sleep may help you cope with an illness that is the cause of a lingering cough. An option like Mucinex Fast-Max All-In-One Cold & Flu relieves nine symptoms including cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, fever and headache so you can get on with your day. Rely on a cough medication that contains dextromethorphan, which works on the cough center of your brain to help suppress coughing.

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March 5, 2021