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Friday, May 12, 2017 Vol. 10 No. 38

“Clark Gable Slept Here”

Left to right: Melanie Blue as “Estella”, Yo Younger as “Morgan”, Winston Gieseke as “Gage”, and Michael Pacas as “Hilly”.

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Plays about Hollywood are easy marks for satire and spoofs due to our human frailty, ambition and a little larceny that resides in all our hearts. Besides, we’ve

all seen every conceivable plot and twist over the last hundred years. After all, there are only 36 plotlines according to Shakespeare scholars; making everything else merely variations.

The Desert Rose Theatre, of Cathedral City, the only theatrical venue serving the LBGTQ community, is

KMIR News Staff Indio, CA - He’s a heavy hitter in the ring, but Randy Caballero is bringing the heat when the gloves come off.

Local boxer Randy Caballero has quite the resume.

From being the former IBF Bantamweight Champion of the World to now the NABF Super Bantamweight title holder. But his resume extends outside of the ring as he is in his third year of being a local business owner.

Caballero is known in the Coachella Valley for being a world champion. But like anyone who does anything in life, sometimes it’s nice to unplug. Caballero opened a barbershop man cave in Indio to not only have an outlet for himself but for locals looking for the same thing,

“My vision was to make a place where the guys can just get away. In this shopping center you’ve got a nails salon, women’s clothing store, you have all this stuff for women.

When a guy goes with their wife and is sitting in their car waiting, they can come in here, hang out get their haircut play pool, you know watch TV. It’s just a place to hang out like a man cave. And that was my envision here in this barbershop. And you know it’s something totally different than the rest of them.”

Although Caballero doesn’t cut hair, clients always enjoy his presence. “People come in here like where’s Randy, where’s Randy? You know I try to come out here, hang out

presenting a slick, snappy, and outrageously funny production written by Michael McKeever, that bills itself as a dark comedy spoof/satire entitled “Clark Gable Slept Here”, a Hollywood Fable directed by Resident Director and theatre co-Founder Jim Strait.

The play’s message isn’t in the same league with,

say, discovering radium, or presenting a plan to end world hunger. It’s just about a drug theft gone hilariously awry that involves: The beautiful, self-obsessed, Hollywood actress Morgan Wright (Yo Younger), her ambitious and crass personal manager Hilly Hilliard (Michael Pacas), the General Manager of

Hollywood’s famous watering hole and hotel The Chateau Marmont (Winston Gieseke), Estella, a duplicitous, hotel room maid (Melanie Blue), who harbors a secret (every satire and spoof has to have a character who does this), and Travis (John Fryer), who is the Continues on Page 2

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Cathedral City to Vote on Sanctuary City Status

KMIR Angela Monroe, Anchor Cathedral City, CA -It’s been a hot topic across the country so-called sanctuary cities.

A city in the Coachella Valley may be joining the list of cities across america.

The city of Cathedral City is moving towards becoming a sanctuary city.

This would make them

the first official sanctuary city in the valley.

“The overreach of the Federal Government is really encroaching on our local communities and it’s barbaric, inhumane and that’s not who we are as Americans,” said Cathedral City resident, Ellen O’Rourke.

A sanctuary city

means that a city basically doesn’t cooperate with the federal government over immigration law.

Residents say the fear of deportation is rising.

“It was a complete intimidation act from our own government, and no human being should be treated like that, and that’s

what I came to city council to say,” said Palm Desert resident, Edward Holzhauer.

Earlier this year, Cathedral City declared themselves an inclusive city, but decided to start the process to taking that further to sanctuary city.

“As the new administration has taken over, and the federal government, as executive orders have come out with respect to immigration and immigrants in this country, and the fact that Cathedral City is over 60 percent Hispanic, we clearly have a number of undocumented immigrants living in the city, we’re very concerned about supporting our residents,” said Cathedral City Councilman, Shelley Kaplan.

A bold move, after the government threatened to cut off funding to sanctuary cities.

“Failure to remedy violations could result in defaulting grants, termination

of grants, and disbarment or ineligibility for future grants,” said Attorney General Jeff Sessions last month.

A court ruling did block that for now.

The city council for Cathedral City is moving forward anyways.

“That should send a very big message to anyone that lives in Cathedral City that their city council and police department really do care about their safety and do care about who it is and who they are, and not about their legal status,” said Karen Borja with Inland Congregations United for Change.

Other valley cities have discussed sanctuary city status, but Cathedral City would be the first one.

They will vote on that, in two weeks. Source:KMIR

back in the ring. Until then, he’ll be continuing his

training and running his barbershop. Source: KMIR

In the creative team led by director Strait, who also designed, the well-appointed, one set hotel suite, is lighted by award-winning designer Phil Murphy, and costumed designed by Allan Jensen, and stage managed by Steve Fisher. The play is produced by theatre co-founder Paul Taylor.

The Desert Rose Theatre, concludes its fifth season with

“Clark Gable Slept Here”. It’s a fun romp and a hoot of a satire and spoof about ‘noir Hollywood’ in the 40’s. The production is performed without an intermission (approximately 90 minutes) and runs through May 28, 2017.

For reservations and ticket information call the box office at 760-202-3000.

Boxing Champ To Barbershop, Randy Caballero Takes Gloves Off

you know and it’s a tough sport going through training camp and going through what I have with clients, and my barbers and just let people see my place to go through. But it all pays around here. It’s a different off when I’m inside the ring place for me to get away as and for here it’s kind of similar. well. I get to come out and There’s hard days, there’s easy hang out with the guys. You days and there’s different days know I get to be myself around and it’s just the way it is in the these guys. They’re fun to be gym. I get my good days and around. We’re always joking bad days, it’s the same thing. around and we always joke I try to make sure everything runs good with my career and with clients and make them this business. Hopefully in the feel like they’re at home.”

There is however, one major future I open more businesses difference between boxing and and venture out to different things but as of right now I’m owning a barbershop, “I don’t enjoying my barbershop and Caballero is still waiting get hit. You know what being loving the way it’s going so far.” for his next date to get inside the ring, it’s a tough sport

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energetic actors who relish their moments of over-the-top object of everyone’s curiosity in performances. Ms. Younger, this somewhat ‘dark’, noir-like as the glamorous Morgan comedy whose play title, like Wright, gives Bonnie Parker everything in this production, and Ma Barker a run for their has very little connection money as to an Alpha- female to Clark Gable other than a who demands compliance to couple of references to him as her every wish and command. a Hollywood actor. And that’s Pronto! It’s a role female the only spoiler alert you’re actors love to portray and going get from me. Audiences Ms. Younger has a ball doing will simply have to see for it. Talk about that old TV ad themselves in order to get into about not fooling around with Mother Nature. Yikes! the spirit of the proceedings.

Mr. Pacas, as her snide What I will tell you is, when manager, is the type of you attend, leave the kiddies character that one would love and grandma at home. This funny and well performed to slap across the head with production is strictly an Adult a two x four, which means rated play that is in love with he’s nailing his part. The role f-bombs and all the rest of the of the hapless hotel manager words that pass for vernacular Gage Holland, as played by Winston Gieseke, is a study in discourse on the street these ‘controlled frustration’ as the days; along with a little nudity only character not involved thrown in for good measure.

Actually, the nudity is called for, in the heist/caper, but whose presence is required. It’s a as it’s an important plot point. little gem of a performance.

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the hysterical maid caught up in the twist and turns of the plot also delivers a gem of a performance. John Fryer as Travis, the focus of all the onstage shenanigans opens the production and remains an integral mystery man. That’s all that can be said now. However, remember the great Sherlock Holmes’ admonition: “Patience Watson, all will be revealed!”

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Women Go Topless in New York to Celebrate Equal Rights

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK,- The summer of 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark 1992 court decision establishing that women have the same right as men to go bare-chested in public places throughout New York State. Celebrating this milestone with a summer-long series of outdoor events is the Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society (ToplessPulp.com), a book club founded in the summer of 2011 to give women in New York an opportunity to safely exercise their right to go topless in city parks, plazas, and other public spaces.

The group’s events in past years have included boating on Central Park Lake, book

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discussions on the steps of the New York Public Library, picnics in Washington Square Park, figure drawing sessions on the High Line, and a 13mile bicycle tour of the city – all done topless. Last summer, the group produced an acclaimed all-female, fully nude outdoor production of The Tempest in Central Park to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. (Full nudity is permitted outdoors in New York as part of the performance of a play or other artistic exhibition. Toplessness is permitted at any time.) The group’s activities have been covered by media throughout the world, including the New York Times, the Sunday Times of London, Cosmopolitan, Jezebel, and Salon.

The events planned for this summer (all of which are free of charge) include meet-ups in

many of the city’s most popular outdoor spaces, and range from adventurous to simply relaxing: a gathering of 10-20 women reading on the grass in the park, as unconcerned about baring their breasts under the sun as

the countless topless men in the park are about baring theirs.

“A woman’s chest is no more inherently sexual than a man’s,” said the group’s co-founder, Alethea Andrews. “Eighty years ago, men weren’t allowed to

take their shirts off in public, and today that seems ridiculous.

Years from now, it will seem just as ridiculous that we ever restricted women in this way.

Once people get used to the sight, it’s really no big deal.”

“Die-In” Puts Focus on Trumpcare Fallout in Granite State

By Desert Star Staff CONCORD, N.H. – Opponents of the latest version of “Trumpcare” staged what they referred to as a “die-in” on Wednesday outside the office of Gov. Chris Sununu.

The protest coincided with the governor’s scheduled meeting with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.

Linda Rhodes, co-founder of the group Indivisible New Hampshire, says the goal of several dozen protesters lying on the floor was to call attention to the lethal effects they believe the latest version of the American Health Care Act could have, especially in the Granite State.

“The cut to Medicaid and Medicare, the cutting funding for Planned Parenthood - it could have devastating effects on New Hampshire’s good work to try to help the opioid crisis here,” she explains.

While President Donald Trump has said on numerous occasions that the measure to repeal and replace Obamacare will not strip health insurance from people with pre-existing conditions, Rhodes says “Trumpcare 2.0” jeopardizes coverage for tens of thousands in New Hampshire who get their health insurance with the help of Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Rhodes says a big reason for the die-in was to call on Gov. Sununu to oppose Trumpcare - especially if he wants to effectively address the opioid drug epidemic - and for him to relay that message to Secretary Price.

“He’s having meetings with people impacted by the opioid crisis; at least Gov. Sununu understands that that’s an issue,” she says. “But he threw his hat in the ring with people who are trying

to cut 24 million people off of their health insurance.”

Rhodes says they would have staged the die-in as Price and Sununu met, but the location of that meeting wasn’t shared with the public.

She says if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, the average cost to Medicare enrollees is estimated to be more than $1,000 a month.

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Viking River Cruises Unveils New Ship Design In Egypt

All-Suite Viking Ra Will Begin Sailing New Nile River Cruisetour in Spring 2018

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, -Viking River Cruises (www. vikingrivercruises.com) today announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that will reflect Viking’s awardwinning Scandinavian design.

Tailored to an intimate sailing experience for just 48 guests, Viking Ra will sail the Nile River on a new Egypt cruisetour, Pharaohs & Pyramids, that will launch in March 2018.

“Egypt is one of the most intriguing countries in the world, and it remains a top destination for many of our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. “For two decades, we have led the industry in river cruising with our innovative ship design and itineraries that bring our guests closer to the cultures of the world. We are committed to Egypt, and with the introduction of Viking Ra, we look forward to providing our award-winning service to our guests on the Nile – and to their experiencing this culturally

rich region in the Viking way.”

During the 12-day, Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, guests will experience Egypt’s cultural treasures in seven destinations. The cruisetour begins with a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo, where guests can visit iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the new Grand Egyptian Museum and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Guests will then fly to Luxor, where they will visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before boarding Viking Ra for a 8-day roundtrip cruise on the Nile River to Aswan, featuring Privileged Access to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, and a visit to a colorful Nubian village where guests can experience a traditional elementary school. Finally, the journey concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final night in the historic city.

Viking Ra Designed for Destination Cruising The newly rebuilt, allsuite Viking Ra will boast 24 staterooms that will

exclusively accommodate 48 Viking guests for an intimate cruising experience.

Named in honor the Egyptian sun god Ra, Viking Ra’s name also pays homage to the great Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his papyrus-reed boats Ra and Ra II. Designed by experienced nautical architects and engineers,

including the same interior design team responsible for the award-winning fleet of Viking Longships®, Viking Ra will be a state-of-the art ship with the clean, elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known blended with local influences like traditional geometric Arabic patterns and terrazzo floors.

Viking Ra will help guests immerse themselves in local surroundings and will feature: All Suite Staterooms: The ship features three suite stateroom categories, each of 291 sq. ft., including 20 Veranda Suites with a full-size veranda in the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom. All staterooms include premium amenities such as a hotelstyle bed, luxury linens, sofa, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Pool and Two Jacuzzis: In addition to two Jacuzzis, the ship features a pool at the back of the ship, allowing guests to swim surrounded by their destination. A sanctuary from the sun is provided by sculptural “sail-shades” inspired by local dhow ships

and intricate mashrabiyainfluenced screens surrounding the Pool and Sun Deck.

Spa: Specifically designed for Viking Ra, guests can relax in The Spa offering massage services and a variety of treatments.

Onboard Dining, Bar and Lounge: Dine in The Restaurant, which serves three full meals and a selection of regional and international fare, then head to the clinker-built bar to share a cocktail with friends. During the day, guests can enjoy The Lounge to relax, take in the views through floor-to-ceiling glass doors or hear an informative discussion on the next destination.

Enriching Entertainment: Connecting guests to their destinations through authentic experiences is central to Viking’s “thinking person’s cruise.” Instead of casinos and water slides, guests are offered Viking’s Culture Curriculum®, which includes a Nubian evening event on board and a local experience riding a camel. Additionally, Viking’s expert Egyptologist leads all excursions, sharing the archaeological and historical significance of the sites.

Federal Methane Rule Survives Challenge

By Desert Star Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected an attempt to overturn a rule meant to stop the release of billions of cubic feet of natural gas into the environment.

Three Republicans joined all 46 Senate Democrats and two independents in rejecting the resolution to throw out the Bureau of Land Management rule.

According to environmentalists, nearly 110 billion cubic feet of gas, valued at $330 million, is

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released each year through leaks, venting and flaring on federal and tribal lands.

Dan Grossman, Rocky Mountain regional director of the Environmental Defense Fund, calls the vote a major victory.

“The oil and gas industry had lobbied hard to roll back these common-sense protections, and so today is a victory for the environment but it’s also a victory for the American taxpayer,” he says.

Methane, the main ingredient of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas,

80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as an agent of climate change.

Last month, EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, announced that he will reconsider an Obama-era rule meant to curb methane emissions from all new sources. But Grossman points out that the rule for wells on federal lands also applies to existing wells.

“That’s the direction that Pennsylvania appears to be headed,” he adds. “It’s the path that Colorado started in 2014, that California continued May 12, 2017

recently. So I think the momentum toward addressing both new and existing sources is continuing today.”

Although Gov. Tom Wolf has promised to impose regulations on existing gas infrastructure, draft rules from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, released earlier this year, only would apply to new facilities.

While gas leaks are found throughout naturalgas infrastructure, including pipelines, Grossman says the BLM rules only apply to wellheads and

compressor stations.

“Fugitive emissions from the wellhead are probably the leading source of methane emissions in the oil and gas sector, so this is a great place to start,” he explains.

Wednesday’s vote was the last opportunity for Congress to overturn the methane rule, but the Department of the Interior still could repeal that rule through the rulemaking process.

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‘The Bodyguard’-- Music, Romance & Danger at the Pantages

Judson Mills as Frank Farmer, Jasmin Richardson as Nicki Marron, Kevelin B. Jones III as Fletcher and Deborah Cox as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Deborah Cox as Rachel Marron and Judson Mills as Frank Farmer in The Bodyguard. Photo by Joan Marcus.

The new musical “The Bodyguard,” based on the Warner Bros. film of the same name, will be at the Hollywood Pantages for an all too brief three week run, ending May 21. In the film Whitney Houston was the singing star being stalked and in need of protection, provided by Kevin Costner, her bodyguard.

In the theatrical musical version Grammy Awardnominated and multi platinum R&B/pop recording artist Deborah Cox takes over the

role of Rachel Marron who is deeply concerned for her safety after a mysterious intruder is able to sneak into her dressing room and steal one of her shimmering gowns.

Even though she has security it is decided that someone with even more experience needs to be called in. At this point former secret service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer ( Judson Mills) is hired to keep the endangered superstar out of harm’s way.

It’s definitely not love at first

sight, but things heat up considerably as time goes by.

Farmer is very professional, but Rachel wants to feel she is in total control. Her young son Fletcher (Kevelin B. Jones III) however takes to him right away. Her sister Nicki (Jasmin Richardson) also finds the bodyguard attractive and personable.

Danger is a key element in the storyline, but there is also plenty of humor, warmth and romance throughout.

For example, Rachel’s young son Fletcher is a delight who can belt out a song and dance with assurance.

(Young Kevelin alternates in the role with Douglas Baldeo.)

One of the most charming scenes in the show occurs when Rachel and her bodyguard go out on a ‘sort of a date’ to a karaoke hangout.

Cleverly she tricks him to get up and sing. The bodyguard does sing, sort of, and his solo is endearing and quite funny.

The real musical numbers belong to the ladies. And the show is filled with one hit after another. Rachel and her sister Nicki are singer-songwriters, but Nicki hides her singing talents away, performing usually unnoticed in a small club. Frank Farmer comes one night and is impressed.

You’ll be impressed as well by her vocal styling. Of course the iconic song ”I Will Always Love You” is sung by Deborah Cox as Rachel. Other hits include: “Greatest Love of All,” “I’m Every Woman,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “One Moment in Time,” “Run to You,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” and “Savin’ All My Love.”

The stalker, constantly lurking in the shadows throughout, is menacingly portrayed by Jorge Paniagua.

The book for the show is by Alexander Dinelaris based on the screenplay

by Lawrence Kasdan. The imaginative set and costume

designs are by Tim Hatley with choreography by Karen Bruce.

Thea Sharrock directed.

“The Bodyguard,” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (just east of Vine St.) ends May 21.

Tickets are available at www.

HollywoodPantages.com or www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. Tickets can also be purchased at the theatre’s box office. Note: Deborah Cox is not scheduled to perform at the matinees.

New 2017-2018 Season Packages for the Pantages are available now. The list of shows includes: Disney’s “Aladdin,” “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies--The Phantom Returns,” “School of Rock-the Musical,” “The Color Purple,” “On Your Feet-The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Musical” and “Waitress.”

To order or find out more go to HollywoodPantages. com or call 866-755-2929.

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poll. The texting began after the last performer. Guests were told to text a certain number and key in their favorite.

Showcase producers included local philanthropists, plays, is a songwriter, has been Donna Macmillan, Harold in many TV shows and was Matzner, Dallas Greene, Helen nominated Hottest Bachelor Galen and Jamie Kabler along in People Magazine. Easton with Renova Solar and Spencer’s has been crowned, Prince of Restaurant. Dimitri Halkidis, Palm Springs, has a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, a well-known photographer, is President and Founder of is a singer, actor, dancer, and Boo2Bullying which he started all around world entertainer. in 2011. Other Boo2people Sixteen promising entertainers became contestants involved in this production were Jose Serrano, Rob Lebow and in Deserts Got Talent competition. Competing for the Scott Schroeder. The event was held to bring the talents win was Lori Yeary, Ron Barry, of these artists into view locally Sierra Brewer, Doug Hassett, and raise money and awareness Grace-Hope Brewer, Gerald BOO2Bullying founder Dimitri Halkidis, Mayor Rob Moon, Mike Manning and A. J. Mayers. Photo by Pat Krause Colucci, Kathryn White, Juliette of bullying. Boo2Bullying is dedicated to stop bullying in all Signoret, Ann-Britt Schlein, its forms, in schools, on-line, at Story and Photos by Pat Krause break out stars in our Desert dancing with backup dancers Josh Mathews, Nikole Holm, home and in neighborhoods.

Boo2Bullying presented for several hundred people and singing the first performance Charles Huff, Joshua Kjerstad, They are trying to make sure that Deserts Got Talent Showcase attending. The event was hosted of the night. Both performers Solange Signoret and Dean on May 6th at the Annenberg

by Bryan Gallo with special are well known award winners and Pink Apple. All of these are kids that are bullied are aware there is help, and they should Theater in the Palm Springs Art musical guest Matt Zarley. Guest and humanitarians. Zarley has very talented artists and were speak out to get that help.

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business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2017. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed VERONICA- -GORE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 21, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705651 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: [1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Blackstar Cultivation Project; and 2) Conditional Use Permit Application No. 02-17; and 3) Development Agreement No. 08-17. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: City Council Chambers, Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No 0217, Development Agreement No. 08-17 Figure 1

LOCATION:. The proposed project is located northeast of the I-10 freeway and Indian Avenue on APN’s 666-370-012 through 015. The four contiguous lots are south of 19th avenue and east of Indian Avenue on the eastside of the existing commercial/industrial complex, as shown in figure 1. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Blackstar Financial PROPOSAL: The medical marijuana cultivation project proposes construction of 5thirty foot high buildings and other related site improvements on four vacant parcels totaling 28.18 acres in the light-industrial zoning district. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. On June 6, 2017, the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period will begin on May 12, 2017 and end on June 5, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review 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 abovedescribed project: Contact Person: Craig Ewing Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411Community Development Department Email: cewing@cityofdhs. org 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 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 May 12, 2017 DSW17-1111 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY SHAKESPEARE; COACHELLA VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL; CV SHAKESPEARE; CV SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 74300 OLD PROSPECTOR TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 612, PALM DESERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY, 74300 OL PROSPECTOR TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed KAREN T. LIN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706205 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1082 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: O & R LOGISTICS, 91-210 4TH ST, MECCA, CA 92254-0173. Riverside County; P.O BOX 173, MECCA, CA 92254. Full name of registrant: ARMANDO- -RIOS, 91-210 4TH ST., MECCA, CA 92254. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/31/2016. 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 ARMANDO- -RIOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 2, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706163 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1081 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CLOSET 760, 79-230 AVE., 39, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VERONICA- -GORE, 79-230 AVE., 39, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MEDIA BROADCASTING AGENCY, 26176 VANDERBILT CT, HEMET, CA 92544.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROBERT ALAN JESSEE, 26176 VANDERBILT CT, HEMET, CA 92544. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ROBERT ALAN JESSEE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705830 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1079 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RCR RECYCLING 83525 DATE AVE., INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COLLEEN MARIE BRADY, 81194 RED BLUFF RD., INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed COLLEEN MARIE BRADY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 19, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705542 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1076 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GRIFFIN BOARDS; ALL GOODS ALL DAY; AMERICAN HOMEWARES, 1068 AURORA LN, CORONA, CA 92881. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JUAN CHRISTIAN ARAYA, 1068 AURORA LN, CORONA, CA 92881. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JUAN CHRISTIAN ARAYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 4, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201704862 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-1072 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CRANBERRY KITCHEN, 42505 ADAMS STREET, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 2313, GEARHART, OREGON 97138. Full name of registrant: JOSEPH THOMAS PETERSON, 42505 ADAMS STREET, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203; TAMI KAINO PETERSON, 42505 ADAMS STREET, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOSEPH THOMAS PETERSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705801 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2017. DSW17-1070 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SAIGON BISTRO 12625 FREDERICK ST #K6, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HOAI KHUONG NGUYEN DO, 13467 GLORYBOWER ST, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed : HOAI KHUONG NGUYEN DO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 10, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705139 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2017. DSW17-1068 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006566459 Title Order No.: 730-1700703-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 048-5622254-703 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 10/09/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT

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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 10/20/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0540444 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ERIC F. MCCLELLAN AND GEORGIA A. MCCLELLAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/07/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66962 JOSHUA COURT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240-9708 APN#: 656-460-021-4 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 $128,700.90. 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 be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 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 00000006566459.

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, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 05/02/2017 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-4618935 05/05/2017, 05/12/2017, 05/19/2017. DSW17-1083 APN: 667-260-033-7 TS No: CA07001595-16-1S TO No: 8683850 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 23, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 7, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 1, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0102656, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by CALEB JOHNSON AND REBECCA GUTTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, A CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 62581 SOUTH STARCROSS DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $169,139.98 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700159516-1S. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 27, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001595-16-1S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 31213, Pub Dates: 05/05/2017, 05/12/2017, 05/19/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-1078 APN: 641-112-020-9 TS No: CA08000019-17-1 TO No: 8688384 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 10, 2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 30, 2017 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 12, 2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0347961, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MARK ALAN HUNT, II, A SINGLE MAN AND ELIZABETH RENEE BRAVO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN BOTH AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for FIRST NATIONS HOME FINANCE CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66650 CAHUILLA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $121,319.89 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000019-17-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 27, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000019-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 31212, Pub Dates: 05/05/2017, 05/12/2017, 05/19/2017, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW17-1077 T.S. No.: 9550-3975 TSG Order No.: 160229149-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 723-073-021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/13/2002.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/27/2002

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as Document No.: 2002-100781, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: ADALBERTO E. LANGARICA, JR AND YOLANDA N. LANGARICA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/25/2017 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 70670 SEA GULL DR, MECCA (UNICORPORATED AREA), CA 92254 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $79,307.56 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9550-3975. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Veronica Garcia, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0306816 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/05/2017, 05/12/2017, 05/19/2017. DSW17-1075 T.S. No. 038628-CA APN: 689-151-021-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/14/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/7/2017 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/25/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0152650, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RON C BAILEY, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 70033 MIRAGE COVE DRIVE #8 RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $180,505.08 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

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trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 038628-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish May 5, 12, 19, 2017 DSW17-1074 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-00262-2 Loan No: 32804794 APN 723-306004-3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will not be recorded pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(a). It will be mailed to the Trustor(s) and/ or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 5, 2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR

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PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 18, 2017, at 09:00 AM, In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 11, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0372797 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, CA, executed by: JOSE A. GUTIERREZ AND ROSA GUTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSOR AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 47 OF TRACT NO. 2538, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 46 PAGES 34, 35 AND 36 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERAL RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN DOCUMENT RECORDED MARCH 19,

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1963 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 27533 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, (the “Property”). 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

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sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 714.730.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 16-00262-2.

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 Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 72225 BEACON, MECCA, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto).The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $148,741.46 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest

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and advances will increase this figure prior to sale.

Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. THE ESTIMATED OPENING BID AT THE TIME OF THE INITIAL SALE DATE WILL BE $46,241.00. THE ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE IS $110,000.00. DATE: April 25, 2017 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 16-00262-2 1101 Investment Blvd., Suite 170 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-636-0114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signature. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap. com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 A-4618378 04/28/2017, 05/05/2017, 05/12/2017. DSW17-1073

Decade of Denial: Paid Sick Days Act Languishes in NC

By Desert Star Staff DURHAM, N.C. – For the past 10 years, various lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create a paid sick days policy for North Carolina workers.

The Healthy Families and Workplaces Paid Sick Days Act has never seen a vote over the last decade in the State General Assembly, despite the fact that 1.6 million citizens do not have jobs offering this benefit.

Jay Murrie owns Piedmont Wine Imports in Durham and voluntarily offers paid sick days to his employees.

“When you put people into that sort of environment, they give a lot back to the organizations they work for,” he states. “I feel like paid sick leave is just part of a tapestry that any business should do for the people within it, in order to achieve a sustainability and profitability for the company.”

Low-wage workers are specifically impacted by

the lack of paid sick days, since more than half of them earn less than $20,000 a year, meaning they are not able to miss a paycheck to take care of illness.

Currently this year’s legislation (SB 556/H 544) has been referred to committee for consideration. Opponents of the legislation argue it creates a burden for employers.

Ana Pardo, campaign coordinator for the Workers’ Rights Project at the North Carolina Justice Center, says there are a myriad of factors in not offering paid sick leave, aside from just financial.

“If you make your workers come to work sick, you’re essentially putting them in a situation where they forfeit their wages to not come into work sick,” she points out. “A lot of people are going to choose to come in, and you don’t get what you need from those workers when they come in sick, and you expose the rest of your staff and your customer

For the 10th year, a bill is before the State Assembly that would create a paid sick leave policy for private employers in the state. (Claus Rebler/flickr.com) base to getting sick as well.”

Murrie says aside from knowing he’s doing the right thing for his employees, he makes the money back that he spends on the benefit and then some by retaining employees and avoiding a high turnover rate.

“I think that what a lot of business owners don’t understand is that if you pay people a living wage, you give them basic necessary benefits, on a daily basis they create higher levels of profitability,” he states.

Connecticut, California,

Massachusetts, Oregon and Vermont all have paid sick days laws.

In North Carolina, the law would allow employees to accrue from 4 to 7 days of paid sick leave each year, depending on the size of their company.

Juvenile-Justice Fees Forcing Some CA Families Into Bankruptcy

Before Sacramento County repealed its fees, the average juvenile probation case could generate $5,640 in fees, according to a new report. (JDAI AZ)

By Desert Star Staff BERKELEY, Calif. – A new report finds that some

California families are losing their homes and being driven into bankruptcy by the fees

counties charge when kids get arrested - fees that nonetheless generate little

to no profit for taxpayers.

Researchers from the UC Berkeley School of Law found that more than 50 counties charge fees for detention, probation supervision, electronic monitoring, drug testing and even representation by a public defender.

Co-author Stephanie Campos-Bui, a clinical supervising attorney with the Policy Advocacy Clinic at the UC Berkeley School of Law, says many kids who get into trouble come from struggling families, so the fees are counterproductive and cause even more family strife.

“Many families can’t afford to pay even $50 a month, let alone $500 a month,” she says. “When these fees are assessed, they become a civil judgment against a family that is enforceable through wage garnishment and tax-rebate intercepts.”

The report shows that San Diego, Orange, Kern and

Ventura counties charge the most in fees. But Sacramento County just voted a month ago to stop charging their fees altogether and forgave the debt that families there had accrued, some dating back to the 1970s.

Bui says San Francisco County has never charged the fees. And Los Angeles, Butte, Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties all have re-evaluated their fees in the past year, citing fiscal reasons and a desire to improve a system that disproportionately harms families of color.

“Santa Clara County ended their fees in January,” she adds. “They were spending over $450,000 in staff and resources and only collected $400,000. So, a net loss.”

A bill currently before the state Legislature, Senate Bill 190, would ban collection of fees in the juvenile-justice system across the state.

Yogis, Mystics and Kirtan Music

Joshua Tree Sunset. Photo courtesy of Facebook

By Jackie Devereaux (Joshua Tree, CA) – If you’re looking for or need a spiritual fix but don’t care for the traditional Judeo/ Christian religions, then you may find the vibrations at Shakti Fest to your liking in the high desert this weekend.

More than six thousand people are expected to gather over the three-day festival to sing and dance with kirtan and Hindu music, attend master yoga sessions, discover alternative healing modalities, and sample delicious vegetarian foods from May 12-14 at the Institute of Mentalphysics.

Yoga is everywhere in the United States. Most big box stores sell yoga mats, straps and blocks, and most gyms offer yoga class regularly. For

those who want to get their fix of yoga on, and off the mat, yoga retreats tend to be expensive in places like Costa Rica. However, Shakti Fest is a great alternative to that expensive option.

“We are invincible, inexhaustible, inspirational... here is so much diversity in the human race, we can all recognize the absolute power of the people to do good,” says festival promoter Sridhar Silberfein on his website. “Coming together in a community of compassionate connection, we can send out the energies of healing and compassion across the globe. Never underestimate the power of love!”

“From May 12-14, we combine these powerful energies in celebration of

the Divine Feminine. We stand together in honor of Mother Earth, nature, and family. Join the sangha

(spiritual community) at Shakti Fest this year and be part of a greater whole.”

This year’s event features two pre-event intensive workshops with Saul David Raye on May 11 hosting the Divine Moon: Awakening & the Inner Path of Shakti; and Siva hosting an Ayurveda Medicine workshop. A postevent workshop called Festival Immersion with Govind Das and Radha where participants will learn from the gurus, saints, great masters and scriptures from the East takes place on May 16.

Mayand new Ram Dass interview with Silberfein, promoter of both the spring Shakti Fest and fall Bhakti Fest held Sept. 6-11 with Deepak Chopra and Krishna Das as headliners.

This year’s musical lineup includes: Jai Uttal, Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda, Mas Vidal, Donna De Lory, Jeffery Armstrong, Sheela Bringi, Govind Das and Radha, Fanna-Fi-Allah, Mark Whitwell, Viyakasi Das, Singun Kaur, Prajna Viera, Uzo Nwanka, and many more.

Tickets are $375 for the five-day festival and available online or at the festival site.

Go to www.bhaktifest.com for tickets and festival schedule.

There are still some campsites still available in the men’s area with full showers and toilets, and individual beds with complete bedding available from $150 from Thursday to Monday. Free camping is available for Wednesday and Thursday when registered for the full weekend festival.

Joshua Tree Sunset. Photo courtesy of Facebook

Governor Tom Ridge Guest of Honor

Ginger Jeffries pops out of Birthday Cake . Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Thunderbird Country Club hosted a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony for American Outreach Foundation on May 6th. The cocktail reception was hosted

by Ginger Jeffries, who popped out of a birthday cake prior to dinner. It was Jeffries’s birthday and she said, “What better way to celebrate a birthday than to be part of this wonderful organization. The Guest of Honor was Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, who was also the former Homeland

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Security Director. There were about 70 silent auction items to bid on including meals, trips, golf outings and a lot of golf memorabilia’s from major names in the PGA like Arnold Palmer, Payne Steward, Gary Player and more.

The dinner was an Awards ceremony with several people being honored for their dedication to the game of golf and their service to our country and our Desert.

Ernie Dunlevie was honored posthumously as few people know he was the co-founder

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge. Celebrity co-host Shari Belafonte and former LPGA Commissioner Charles Mechem. Photo by Pat Krause of the Palm Springs Classic Golf Tournament that became the Bob Hope Classic when he convinced Bob Hope,to add his name to the tournament, and the rest is history.

Ernie served as President of the Classic 5 times. A fantastic video produced

by Gino Lamont showed Dunlevie’s life and story.

The second honoree was Frank Johnson, Sr. He is a proud veteran and tribal member of the Morongo Band of Indians. He was the first to be honored with the May 12, 2017

American Outreach Foundation Veterans awards. Johnson found he was a recipient of a wheelchair when he needed a wheelchair after back surgery.

He knows how it feels to be able to get around and have a better quality of life with wheels. He served in Viet Nam and was also a security officer in the Palm Springs Unified School District for 20 years where he was given the nickname of Papa Smur,f. He is currently part of a committee to create a National Memorial for Native American Veterans

and is a participating member of the Morongo Tribe.

On May 7th, Thunderbird C. C. hosted a golf tournament for the OAF guests. They provided a box lunch and valet parking. This was the really fun part of the weekend to be able to play this fabulous golf course. There was a Golf Trophy Ceremony after golf to honor the winners. This event was hosted by actress, singer, model, producer and writer, Shari Belafonte.

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