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By Elizabeth Beaubien KMIR anchors It’s a murder case that has been cold for over 30 years, three people killed — execution style — at a home in Palm Springs. The investigation spanned at least three continents, and yet, no arrests.

One former detective is speaking out about the case, and his hopes that it will eventually be solved. In October 1978, the desert sun had the headline — “grisly triple murder

was “execution style.” Police said it was a “horrific murder scene.”

And it was. 3 people murdered, shot in the head, in the early evening hours of October 12, 1978.

It was a rather affluent part of Palm Springs in the Las Palmas area. Pool man showed up on Monday or Tuesday. Went into carport and passed by kitchen and saw Mrs. Williams on the floor with blood. He called us, and patrol officers went inside and discovered two other bodies. Fred

Donnel is a retired Palm Springs police detective who worked this triple homicide. The house where the murders occurred was here at 893 Camino Del Sur. The home now looks drastically different; those three people were Sophia and Ed Friendly, and their maid. It’s believed that Mrs. Friendly was the target of the murders. The investigation into the murders pointed detectives to a trust that Sophia Friendly would inherit when her ex-husband passed

When Edith Morrey arrived in Palm Springs, from Oregon in the 1940s she opened a children’s clothes store known as The Little Folks Corttage at the Desert Inn. It was the first footprint she made in the desert.

She moved on to open a ‘swanky store in, what at the time was known as Palm Village, lending it her name, Edith Morre (and adding the accent!) That’s 1. Where her story as El Paseo’s First Lady of Fashion began, a fashionably chic journey that took a turn when she retired at age 65 according to her niece, Molly Isaia, who threw a fabulously fashionable birthday luncheon for Aunt Edith on May 5th at Desert

Island Country Club.

Surrounded by friends and family, Ms Morrey undaunted by age and attired in a fine print chiffon dress which belied her age (102) she held court accompanied by her precious Pomeranian pup, Angel, who behaved as a princess throughout the afternoon. Seated at a long table strew with vases of flowers, surrounded by the lush 18-hold Desert Island Golf Course, on a perfect spring day, Edith surrounded by friends chatted about her career as, what her friends say, is the desert’s First Lady of Fashion.

And as the owner of Edith Morre on El Paseo, her clients included

Mamie Eisenhower, a former First Lady along with film stars such as Alice Fay. As time passed Edith added a few things to her menu, aside from her spacious dressing rooms and fashion shows, and that was time set aside for luncheons. Her popularity as the go to women’s dress store for couture remained intact until her retirement at around age 65, according to her niece, Molly Isaia, and which time Edith took up painting and began yet, another journey.

Whilst friends honored Edith for her charm and tenacity, it

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away.

If she died before him, the million-dollar trust went to their two children. Her ex-husband had terminal cancer, and was on his deathbed at the time she was murdered. Investigators honed in on Ed Hutton, Sophia’s son.

And one of his friend’s name was Andreas Christensen.

Christiansen was from Denmark, and Palm Springs had put the word abroad and worldwide.

They were interested in talking

with him about the Friendly murders. They finally caught up with him when he was caught in Copenhagen robbing a bank. Investigators flew there to interview Christiansen while he was in jail. The entire interview was cat and mouse game. We asked him where he was at a certain time, we could counter and prove he wasn’t there.That kind of game. Christiansen said he had been to Palm Springs,

102 year old, Edith Morrey. (Photo by Lauren Del Sarto)

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d n E e k v e e nt Sum Up e W Nancy Olson, Alan K Rode and Michael Green

Barbara Hale

FIlM NoIR FEstIval

story and Photos by Pat Krause The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival ran from May 8th through May 11th at the Camelot Theatre. Twelve Black and White, dark and thrilling movies, were shown with fans coming from all over the west for this festival to see these rarely shown films. Preservation has kept some of these films in good enough condition to be shown in theatres while other films of that era have been lost forever or there are only a few known copies left to exist. The Film Noir Foundation helps to find and keep these wonderful old films preserved for future generations to enjoy.

The Film Noir is in its 15th year and was lucky enough to have some actresses attend that were in the films. Opening night had Barbara Hale, best known from the TV show, Perry Mason, arriving to see the show and participate in a Q&A with Producer and Host, Alan K. Rode. Hale said she had not seen the movie, The Window, in 65 years and wanted to see the film with the fans.

The theater was filled with fans who were on the edge of their seats during the movie, The Window.

Other actresses scheduled as guest appearances were Nancy Olson, who had a role in Sunset Boulevard and Terry Moore from the movie, Shack Out on 101. Both Olson and Moore held a Q&A after the films. Hosts for the Q&As included Alan K Rode and Eddie Muller. Other celebrities attending were author Victoria Wilson, who wrote, A Life of Barbara Stanwyck, Suzie Lancaster, Wife of actor Burt Lancaster, and Susan Andrews, daughter of Actor Dana Andrews. Victoria Wilson and Author Kate Buford were on hand to autograph copies of their books in the lobby of the Theatre.

Many thanks for this Film Noir Festival to go Camelot owners Ric and Rozene Supple, Founders of the Palm Springs Cultural Center, that brings many film festivals to the Desert. The short Film Festival will be coming in June.

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thE 370th Ps staR awaRdEd to JaNE wyMaN

story and Photos by Pat Krause The 370th Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was awarded to Actress and Humanitarian Jane Wyman. Jane Wyman passed away in September 2007 and was a long-time resident of Palm Springs. The star was sponsored by Gennaro Devito and owners of Azul Restaurant, George Kessinger and Paris Aguirre. A reception was held at the Azul Restaurant after the Star Dedication. The Star was placed in front of the Restaurant at 369 N. Palm Canyon Dr. on May 11th.

Speakers included Steve Black and Henry Stern, writers and producers of several Falcon Crest TV episodes, owners and sponsors of Azul and Shannon Hirschi from the Palm Desert Arthritis Foundation that was a favorite charity of Miss Wyman. Actress Ruta Lee also spoke about Wyman and her beauty, passion, humanitarian efforts and being the consummate actress.

Wyman started her career as a young singer, became an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner. She was also nominated many times for her roles on TV and movies. Some of her best-known movies are The Yearling, Johnny Belinda, and Magnificent Obsession. She was the star in Falcon Crest on TV and presented the Jane Wyman Fireside Theater series. This multi talented woman had roles in over 80 films during her career. She was once the wife of former President Ronald Reagan that produced a daughter and an adopted son.

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story and Photos by Pat Krause The 369th Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was given to Icon, Star, Humanitarian, Emmy Winner and the Original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter.

The Star is located at 515 North Palm Canyon Drive in front of The Corridor Shops in Palm Springs. Hundreds of fans filled the grassy area behind the Corridor of Shops as the ceremony and speakers were in the patio area of the shops. Her good friends Lindsey Wagner of Bionic Woman fame and Mary Hart, icon of Entertainment Tonight and the local emcee of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, were at her side and spoke lovingly of their friendship to this fabulous lady. Other speakers gave her accolades and plaques and a Hart and Lynda Carter, with friends, Mary star replica for her home. In addition, at her side was her husband of 30 years Lindsey Wagner Robert Altman.

Lynda Carter is a true supporter of Legal Equality for LGBT, Susan G. Komen Cancer organization, and pro-choice for women. The sponsors of her Star, Sebastian and Frank Ewing spoke to the crowd about their passion for her career and person. Frank even has a Wonder Woman Tattoo on his left arm and a room full of memorabilia dedicated to Wonder Woman and Lynda Carter. They brought an old Wonder Woman TV guide issue and a small Wonder Woman T-shirt to show her and the audience. Both Frank and Sebastian spoke of how they have both been fans for many years of Wonder Woman and the Actress herself.

Lynda Carter was Miss World of 1972 and started her career as a singer. She continues her career as a singer even today.

Lynda performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC and headlined at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Carter continues to tour and has released 2 CDs, Crazy Little Things and At Last. A multitude of fans crowded around the Star as it was unveiled on Palm Canyon Drive. The star was unveiled with her friends around her. A group of Motocycle Marines always made a path for her among the crowd as she proceeded to the Star Dedication on Palm Canyon Drive.

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Master Counterfeiter Should Wake Up US Authorities

By Kevin Powell Last week ABC News reported that a convicted Canadian drug dealer had successfully produced and distributed millions of fake $20 bills that were nearly undetectable to the naked eye. His bills first appeared in Michigan in 2010.

This should send chills through the Secret Service.

Based on their report, he may have printed up to five pallets of near-perfect counterfeit money. He would sell a million dollars of fake bills for $300,000 to criminal groups. There’s no telling how much phony money he put into circulation, but he said he did it to “screw America.”

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There have been counterfeiting rings for decades.

Most recently, many of our enemies have threatened to flood the markets with fake US currency. If that were to happen, it could quickly destabilize our financial system leading to mass chaos. North Korea is one of the nations suspected of doing this.

Some Middle Eastern countries and the old Soviet Union were thought to be engaged in this style of domestic sabotage.

Using fake currency as a weapon is nothing new. During the American Revolution, England flooded our fledgling country with counterfeit continental dollars. During the Civil War, a large percentage of Confederate money was fake.

In 1942, the Nazis flooded the British economy with counterfeit money. Even worse they forced Jewish laborers to produce the money, and it was nearly indistinguishable from the real currency.

Fortunately, counterfeit money is considerably less of a personal risk to Americans (estimated $220 million in circulation) compared to identity theft ($37 billion) and counterfeit

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spending less than six weeks in custody and paying a $1,500 fine. In return for such a lenient sentence and Canada agreeing not to extradite him to the US, he supposedly turned over his remaining stash of fake bills.

Hopefully, we will keep a very close eye on this guy. It doesn’t

make sense that he’ll change his ways, and you have to seriously doubt that all the counterfeit money was turned over.

what I can. First, your time to talk to the board is during open forum. If you are commenting during board deliberations, you were out of order, so it was OK for the president to ignore your remarks. To participate in the board discussions of agenda items, get your neighbors to elect you to the board.

Second, the president should never say “like it or leave”. You do not work for the president - you are neighbors. Furthermore, the president is only one vote, and normally has very little actual power. Most decisions and actions require a board vote. If the board voted to table an issue, that is one thing, but the president does not have the discretion to unilaterally table an item - that takes a motion of the board.

Finally, discussion of an association newsletter should have been in open session, not closed. Closed session should not be used except for closed session subjects.

Thanks, Kelly

Dear M.H.: The law does not require CIDs to have professional management, but it is a very good idea. You have immunity as a volunteer director, but do you want to take on the stress and liability of being a free manager?

California does not license managers, so anybody can declare themselves a “management company” or “manager”. Business and Professions Code 11500-11505 in 2002 created the “Certified Common Interest Development Manager” title. To call oneself a “CCIDM” requires 30 hours of instruction from a recognized provider of manager education, such as CAI. Section 11504 requires every management contract indicate whether the manager is “Certified” - This latter requirement is often not followed (indicating the company might not

be current on current California CID/HOA laws).

You could hire someone who is less qualified and save money, but why? If someone is “Certified” under this law, they almost certainly also hold a credential from a major manager credentialing organization. A manager’s dedication to the management profession and HOA industry can be a good indicator of their devotion to improving their expertise.. and their service to your HOA. Ask for a credential.

Thanks, Kelly

Kevin Powell has been a financial advisor for the past 28 years and can be reached at kpplanner1@aol.com.

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goods ($600 billion). We all need to be a lot more alert to these risks as they are all growing at an unbelievable pace. These crimes place a burden on all society but pale in comparison to the economic risks of counterfeiting.

The Canadian man was just released from jail after

By Kelly g. Richardson, Esq. CCal Dear Kelly: I have been very unhappy with my HOA board and have attended three meetings these past three months to see if I could encourage more open communication between the board and the owners. This past meeting, I brought up many landscaping issues. During the discussion of landscaping issues, the president said to me: “Like it or leave.” He hurried along the meeting, ignoring comments that he did not want to hear. I suggested we have a newsletter to inform owners about board decisions and he “tabled” that idea. After I insisted he make a decision, he decided the board would discuss the issue in executive session. It is obvious that this president has his own agenda and hurries through the meeting to get it done, his way.

Thank you.

P. M., Fallbrook

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

Dear Kelly: Are all CIDs required to use a management company ?

What qualifications, if any, must a management company have ? Is there certification required ? Our small CID could save $1000.00 a month by using an uncertified manager with great local experience and credentials.

Dear P.M.: Is this something mentioned in Your question covers a the Davis-Stirling Act ? number of issues, so I will cover M.H., Laguna Beach May 14, 2014

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Two Bunch Palms Resort gets Solar-Powered

Collaboration to enhance environmental stewardship at iconic Palm Springs resort and spa

By desert star staff Palm Springs, Calif. – May 8, 2014 – Pear Energy, clean energy provider, and Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort, located outside of Palm Springs, in the City of Desert Hot Springs have partnered to

create the first carbon-neutral wellness resort in North America.

Upon completion, the installation will provide enough renewable energy to offset 100% of Two Bunch Palms’ electric power consumption.

By KMIR News staff Los Angeles, Ca. - UPDATE: The ground stop has been lifted and flights are beginning to return to normal. Palm Springs International tells KMIR News the impact on operations was minimal.

Original Story: A ``ground stop’’ has been issued at airports across Southern California, including Palm Springs International, Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne International in Orange County by the Federal Aviation Administration due to unspecified computer issues,

according to the airport. This means planes are not being allowed to take off.

Airport spokeswoman Nancy Castles says the Federal Aviation Administration had put a “ground stop” on departures, but arrivals were still being accepted.

Castles wasn’t sure what caused the problem. An FAA spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Passengers are being advised to check with their airlines about possible delays.

Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

“Having the first carbon neutral resort in the United States will be a perfect complement to our city’s world-famous natural, healing hot spring waters,” said City of Desert Hot Springs Mayor Adam Sanchez Sr.

“With Pear Energy’s support, Two Bunch Palms is expanding the definition of wellness for our industry beyond the mind, body and spirit connection to include a broader sustainable philosophy that recognizes the interplay between personal well-being and planetary health,” said Kevin M. Kelly, CEO of Two Bunch Palms. “In practical terms, this sustainable approach is good for business: our power purchase agreement with Pear will reduce our energy costs. This allows us to put those operational savings into future wellness programming to enhance our guest experience.”

Tw o B u n c h P a l m s ’ sustainability endeavors also include initiatives dedicated to recycling, water reuse, new energy-efficiency hot-water heaters, windows and doors, and the use of nontoxic waterbased cleaning products and natural materials.

“Running a world-class

resort and spa requires a lot of energy, and a serious commitment to sustainability is no easy feat,” said Robert Pollin, president of Pear Energy. “By tackling the financial roadblocks of adopting renewable-energy, Pear can do its part to expand access to be renewable-energy for environmentally-minded organizations. We commend the team at Two Bunch Palms for its commitment to both personal and planetary health.”

Construction for the groundmounted system is scheduled to occur simultaneously with Two Bunch Palms’ room renovation in summer and fall 2014. Pear Energy provided financing for the project through a 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA), with Lighthouse Solar managing the installation process.

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Three Separate Power Outages

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Southern California Edison says the wind was to blame, knocking a tree into power line

which fell into two backyards and causing a small fire at Portola Avenue and De Anza Way. More than 1,000 lost their power just after 3PM Sunday, and firefighters quickly put out the fire.

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restored to all but 48 customers according to Southern California Edison.

SCE said they hope to have it restored by midnight.

Also power went out for nearly 1,800 people in Palm Desert at 4PM Sunday in the area of Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive.

By 9PM Sunday, all but 28 customers had their power back.

SoCal Edison says it was caused by a car hitting a transformer.

There was another outage in Palm Desert near Country Club Drive Sunday afternoon.

That knocked out power for 11,000 customers but only for 30 seconds.

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Gas Prices Falling...But Slowly

By KMIR News staff RIVERSIDE, Ca. - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped 1.4 cents today to $4.226, one day after recording its largest daily decrease since Oct. 3, 1.5 cents.

The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has dropped for eight consecutive days and is 5.8 cents less than a week ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

However, it is 13.7 cents more than one month ago and 27.6 cents higher one year ago. ``Wholesale prices have now dropped to levels that will allow retail pump prices below $4 a gallon,’’ said Jeffrey Spring of the Automobile Club of Southern California. ``We encourage drivers to continue to aggressively shop around for the best gas prices because competition should drive prices lower more quickly.’’ Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

Karaoke every Friday, from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at 1849 S. El Cielo Road. For info, call 760-323-5689 x108.

Ballroom Dancing on Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24 at 1849 S. El Cielo Road. For info, call 760-323-5689.

Cabaret Dinner Revue Show every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-325-5533.

Flirt on Thursday, May 15 from 7:30-9 p.m. at 150 S Indian Canyon Dr Gand Band performs at Purple Room on Fridays & Saturdays through May 2014 at 9 p.m. at The Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. $10 cover charge.

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By KMIR News staff tonight to address a $3.5 million DESERT HOT SPRINGS, budget deficit in an effort to avoid Ca. - The city of Desert Hot bankruptcy.

Springs held a special meeting City staff presented different

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the extremely grave nature of the budget issues, and facing the possibility of municipal bankruptcy,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; according to a city statement.

The deficit was created by ``state money grabsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the economic downturn, according to the statement, which says the city had to spend reserve funds ``just to stay afloat,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; as well as reduce staff by 66 percent and cut employee compensation by 22 to 35 percent.

One of the proposed solutions to generate more revenue is Measure F, a vacant parcel tax on the June 3 ballot that would impose a flat tax rate of $372.68 per acre on all vacant parcels in the city.

Last November, the Desert Hot Springs City Council approved a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency, after being told that the city was on track to spend millions more than its expected revenue for the current fiscal year.

Interim City Manager Bob Adams warned in a report presented to the council on Nov. 19 that if ``significant action is not taken, the projected depletion of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves to meet the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial obligations would cause the city to file bankruptcy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Desert Hot Springs previously filed for bankruptcy in 2001, in the wake of a legal judgment.

A fiscal emergency is legally defined as a financial crisis, particularly of a government or public entity.

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting was held at the Carl May Community Center, 11711 West Drive.

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A Course In Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 3 p.m. at 14-777 Palm Drive # 191. For info, call 760251-8439.

DHS Educators of the Year Breakfast on Wednesday, May 28 from 7-8:30 a.m. at 67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail. For info, call 760-329-6403.

ranCho mirage The Haunted Host on Friday, May 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1 at 8 p.m. with Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. at 69620 Hwy 111. For info, call 760-202-3000 or go to desertroseplayhouse.org.

Palm deSert Summer Sizzle Sale of Books on Monday, May 26-28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 43-500 Monterey Avenue. For info, call 760333-0733.

Instructor Recruitment Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 1-3 p.m. at 43-900 San Pablo Avenue. For info, go to MyRecreationDistrict. com.

The Down Home Diva on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m.

Doors open at 1 p.m. at 73750 Catalina Way. For info call 760-325-2731.

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Time Warner Cable Recognizes the Best Moms

25 Best Moms Finalists Honored with Top Three Selected as Winners By desert star staff Palm Desert, CA– Time Warner Cable recognized the finalists and named the top three winners of the 2014 Best Moms contest during an awards luncheon at the Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells on Saturday, May 10th. The annual contest, now in its 11th year, provides local children the opportunity to celebrate the qualities that make their moms special, earning the families’ well-deserved appreciation for Mother’s Day. Of the hundreds of entries, judges selected the top winner from each school level. This year’s Best Moms were Melissa Moll, whose daughter Savannah attends Gerald Ford Elementary, Alby Jaimes, whose son Julio attends James Workman Middle School and Jeanette Jaime, whose daughter Dezarae Porcho attends Mt. San Jacinto

High School. Highlights from their three entries, along with all the finalists, can be found at www.TWCBestMoms.com.

Judges for this year’s contests were made up of local VIPs and Time Warner Cable employees. In all, 25 winners were honored and every Best Mom selected received an award and gifts, while the top winners were presented with an iPad and their teachers received a $250 gift card for classroom supplies.

Time Warner Cable’s Best Moms Contest invited Coachella Valley and surrounding area students in grades 4-12 to share their stories by submitting an essay or short video on what makes their mom the “Best Mom.” Entries were submitted by students to the Best Moms website, www.TWCBestMoms. com which provided all contest details.

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travelers from around the world.

In his role as General Manager of the Hyatt Palm Springs, he will also be overseeing completion of major refreshments to the hotel, including suite, lobby and pool upgrades, as well as enhancements to the hotel’s indoor and outdoor restaurants.

York began his career in the hospitality industry in Colorado Springs. He then held increasingly responsible positions at the Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza, before relocating to the

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel as General Manager.

“It’s a pleasure to be part of such an outstanding tradition of exceptional service. “ Said York,“ Together, our dedicated team will continue to offer the highest quality of business and leisure experience in one of the nation’s most popular destination.”

In her new role as Director of Sales & Marketing, Celeste Brackley is responsible for the hotel’s sales and marketing efforts. She directs and manages the property’s sales management plans in various hotel departments such as sales, catering and support personnel.

She leads a staff of six and also serves as a member of the hotel’s Executive Managing Committee.

Celeste is also responsible for promoting and marketing the property within and outside the desert community. Additionally, she works with various associations and corporations to arrange conferences, annual conventions, trade shows, board meetings and other events.

Brackley began working in the hotel industry as the National Association Sales Manager at the Wyndham Palm Springs

Hyatt Palm Springs Appoints New General Manager

By desert star staff Palm Springs, Calif. – The Hyatt Palm Springs, announced today that David York has been appointed General Manager of the 197-room hotel, and Celeste Brackley named Director of Sales & Marketing.

In his new position David is responsible for managing all operations of the hotel. He oversees a staff of more than 100 employees, catering to the needs of local Palm Springs and Coachella Valley residents and

Hotel, subsequently renamed the Renaissance Palm Springs.

After several years at the Renaissance, Brackley became Director of Sales & Marketing at the Sheraton Mission Valley Hotel in San Diego.

“I love to lead my team towards a common goal,“ says Brackley. “Not only are we working to increase our national presence, but I aim to get us more involved with the local community as well, so that we are thought of as a great place to come together.”

For more information visit: www.hyattpalmsprings.com or call the hotel directly at 760-3229000.

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‘The Invisible Woman’—A Dickensian Tale

“The Invisible Woman,” now on DVD from Sony Pictures Classics, is based on the book of the same name by Claire Tomalin which details the deep friendship and passion that Dickens shared with a young actress named Ellen Turnan (Felicity Jones). The gifted British actor Ralph Finnes ( “Schindler’s List,“ The Grand Budapest Hotel”) directed the film and also stars as author Charles Dickens.

Dickens, considered one of the greatest novelists and writers in the English-speaking world, wrote 15 novels that include the perennial holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” as well as “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Oliver Twist,” “David Copperfield,” “Little Dorrit,” “Great Expectations” and “Bleak House.” His works were so popular in his lifetime that the illiterate poor joined in groups to hire someone to read Dickens’ tales to them aloud since Dickens’ stories first appeared in a serialized form before they were published in the full novel form.

This technique was something like books on tape today and brought the author‘s words to the masses.

Dickens was not only a

beloved writer in England, Scotland and Wales, but in the U.S.A and Australia as well, and he read aloud from his works on countless tours, which added to his considerable fortune. He was born in 1812, died in 1870 at the age of 58 and he and his wife Catherine Thomson Hogarth had

ten children, but the screenplay

by Abi Morgan only deals with Dickens’s later years, focusing on his relationship with the young actress Ellen Turnan.

As the film begins we meet Nellie, as she was affectionately called, who is working with a group of young performers who

are about to present a play. The little lion in the piece is played by her son. She seems troubled and distracted, a fact that is noticed by a clergy man at the rehearsal, who offers to counsel her if she would like. We then switch from the present to the not so distant past when Ellen first meets Dickens in 1875. He has hired additional actresses to appear in the play “Frozen Deep” which his protégé and friend Wilke Collins has written. Dickens, who enjoyed acting, will be appearing in the play as well. It is said that Dickens became smitten by the lovely young woman at this time, and his feelings for her lasted until his death.

Ellen’s mother(Kristen Scott Thomas), an actress who appeared in plays with her daughters, soon becomes concerned about their possible attraction since this is Victorian England and divorce is not permitted, particularly in the case of anyone as prominent as Charles Dickens.

The book, and screenplay, deal with the relationship but history cannot prove if their passion developed far since Dickens did everything possible to protect Ellen. He denies it in the press, which is brought out in the film, and all to prevent any

farther speculation; he burns all of his correspondence, retaining only letters pertaining to his business dealings.

In the film, Finnes captures the charm and wit of Dickens, who was like a literary rock star in his day. People read his novels, short stories and essays voraciously and flocked to his appearances. In the film, as in life, we also see how devoted Dickens was to the cause of the poor as he raises money by lecturing and performing on their behalf.

The look and style of the film take us back in time to the mid 1800s and give us a chance to see Dickens’ life and times come to life on the screen. In fact, after screening “The Invisible Woman,” my husband and I decided to find out more about Dickens’ personal life by going to Google to learn more.

The film, while slow moving and at times introspective, sheds light on the life of a great writer whose works revealed the plight of the poor and helped bring about needed social changes.

“The Invisible Woman,” from Sony Pictures Classics, is rated R.

Movie Prescreening

See “Blended” before anyone else! Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reunite for the movie Manny the Movie Guy is saying one of the funniest of the summer! On Friday, May 16th, pick up your “Blended” passes at: HENRY’S COLLISION 81781 Oleander Ave. Indio, Ca. 92201 Manny the Movie Guy will be at Henry’s ONLY from noon to 2 p.m. so if you want your free passes, please catch him during those times.

“Blended” from Warner Bros. opens nationwide on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd. The exclusive screening from KMIR is on Tuesday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Regal Rancho Mirage 16.

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It’s important to focus on finances - new ways of creating resources leo to stabilize your life and the life and future of others. Careful Your mind seeks the greater with health. Should there be a meaning of life. You’re hunting a chronic illness seek medical help rainbow and a pot of gold. While while also including alternative many people love and cherish modalities. What past behavior, you, are you remaining rather choices, things need releasing? detached? You’re a loner. A hermit at times, yet need people gemini to inspire you, and in turn, to be inspired by you. Are you thinking Wanting to progress forward, of all you could have done, but you’re impatiently leaping ahead didn’t? Read John Donne’s Holy with thoughts and conclusions Sonnet XIV. “Batter my heart…” before all the information’s in. viRgo It’s difficult to focus energies outward during constant retrogrades especially for Gemini Reflecting on past achievements, usually outward-focused until the do they measure up to your Soul assumes direction. Notice expectations? You realize due jumping into situations then to family training your self-

expression can feel hidden and somewhat cautious. The same structures that have built your past will build your future. All life issues help you discover a new life direction. You will recreate your past relationship’s conditions and assess them.

Then you will create a new future.

It will be free of the past.

liBRa Are you moving forward and backward, expanding and contracting while removed from a stable center? Self-identity and identity within relationships are two sides of the same golden coin. Do not trivialize what’s most important. Notice dualities and polarities. They expand and strengthen your awareness.

What’s most important is realizing that through constant intentions for Goodwill, which creates Right Relations you finally, come to a state of active balance and peace. What needs forgiven?

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yourself to communicate. You will organize brings you comfort. regenerate yourself and others. Do you sense others are This takes courage. expecting what you can’t deliver? Creating nervousness sagiTTaRius and later resentment. Don’t be overly critical of yourself. Much Present experiences are teaching of your time is spent thinking you to balance your ideas and you should be doing more. If you needs with needs of others. simply organize your life (papers, Although you may feel hampered clothes, objects, possessions, by this, your self-expression art, etc.) you will be able to do and understanding become more. Get a file cabinet and files. enhanced. It’s a paradox (as Find a barn. usual). Should you be feeling more indecisive than usual, wait pisces awhile. Your inner self and mind are evaluating past occurrence Safety, security and a home are in order to fashion your future. on your mind, and the need to Don’t worry. Be happy. Actually, be in an environment where you you ARE happy! You too should feel sure of yourself. This is not read John Donne’s Holy Sonnet available in the outer world. It’s XIV. possible you feel quite alone.

Something very important capRicoRn seems to end, family becomes most important yet they remain If you’re analyzing reality through on the periphery. You tend to the eyes of others, you may feel duties and tasks that are at times some frustration. Remember overwhelming. Nevertheless, you conflict is the first step toward a are diligent, hard working, and greater harmony. You’re capable practical. Pray for a safe and of harmonizing all realities – secure home in community. . partner, children, relationships, siblings, friends, family, work. To Risa D’Angeles is the founder do this effectively you must have and director of the Esoteric & time for yourself and time to sort Astrological Studies Research out your own conflicts. You also Institute: nightlifenews.com or, need rest, weekly massages, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric warm waters, help and love in Astrology. She can be reached all its forms. Ask for everything. at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

You’re the deepest thinker always entering into the heart of life’s meanings. This is good. However, you can be misunderstood because, as others accept superficial answers, you do not.

Sometimes you shy away from intimacy. Keeping thoughts and ideas to yourself, you can aquaRius become isolating. Try not to have this happen. Instead force Your ability to analyze and

Cabots Museum to Honor Jim Casey and Lorraine Becker

“An Evening at the Pueblo” gala will take place on the evening of Saturday, May 17

By desert star staff In the shadow of his Hopi-inspired museum, the legacy of Coachella Valley pioneer Cabot Yerxa will be celebrated at “An Evening at the Pueblo” gala.

The eighth annual An Evening at the Pueblo will be

held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The event promises to be full of excitement with dinner and music under the desert skies. Funds raised that night will support the mission and programs of Cabot’s Museum Foundation.

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. Preservation of the integrity of the Pueblo, Cabot’s legacy and the unique collection of artifacts is the mission of Cabot’s Museum Foundation.

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evening are businessman and philanthropist Jim Casey, whose company Integrated Wealth Management provides financial and investment services for Coachella Valley and Southern California businesses, nonprofits and individuals and community activist and leader and volunteer Lorraine Becker, Ed.D., a former Assistant Superintendent of the Palm Springs Unified School District.

Casey and Becker join a distinguished list of previous award recipients that includes photographer Michael Childers, Jackie Lee Houston, Barbara Keller and Donna MacMillan, each of whom has been honored for significant contributions to the museum and the desert community.

Since purchasing his home and opening the Coachella Valley offices of IWM more than a decade ago, Jim Casey has invested in the well-being and history of the valley by becoming active in causes that include Desert AIDS Project, Palm Springs International Film Festival and Cabot’s Pueblo

Museum. He has previously said of his philanthropic work, “It’s an honor to be able to give back to the community that has welcomed me so generously.” Casey will receive the Portia Yerxa Philanthropy & Cultural Heritage Award.

Lorraine Becker began her career as a teacher and went on to enjoy 40 years in public education administration, including her last position with the Palm Springs Unified School District.

Throughout her life Becker has exhibited a passion for community involvement, serving on nonprofit boards too numerous to mention.

Over the past five years she has served tirelessly on the Cabot’s Museum Foundation board of directors, including a term as its president. As a community leader she will receive the Gordon Gribble Volunteer Award.

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Special Report – Rehab Racket

By KMIR’s angela Monroe Alcohol and drug treatment is booming over here in the valley.

In fact, the number of treatment centers here has doubled in only the past two years. While that can mean more treatment options, it also means a greater number

of businesses. Some of these businesses may just be looking to emptying your wallet.

In this special report, KMIR’s Angela Monroe tells us how to avoid a rehab rip-off.

Alcohol and drug treatment is a life-or-death matter. And its

en vogue right now, but for some treatment facilities... It’s just business.

In fact, according to a market research report. It’s an eight billion-dollar industry. However, experts say the most expensive treatment isn’t always the best

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Addiction recovery is hot right now.... it’s gone Hollywood, with shows like celebrity rehabintervention,and sober house... rehabs are even advertising on t-v....some showing their luxurious facilities.

“For me its a life-or-death situation and today i want to live my life to the fullest that I can, so I can be there for my family and for my children.” Stacy entered treatment, more than four months later, “I feel great; I feel great. My life has changed tremendously.”

According to the CDC, 88,000 people die each year due to excessive alcohol use alone. There were more than 1-point-2 million e-r visits in 2006 for alcohol-related problems and an estimated economic cost of 223 billion dollars. Dr. Harry Haroutunian treats many patients at the Betty Ford Center, “this is a deep-seated disease, a chronic organic disease of the brain. You don’t stop treatment anymore than a diabetic would stop treatment after 3 or four months, it’s for life.”

With the huge scope of the problem, the business of recovery is booming, but with that, growth comes the concern, there is lax oversight of the recovery industry.

“It’s hard to say how much of it is fraud, and how much of it is just a lack of quality services.”

CEO of ABC recovery center David Likens, says health care reform is part of the reason treatment facilities have doubled in the desert in the past two years.

“Along with the affordable care act, have made it accessible for people to have treatment paid for not only in a more expansive way, but for longer periods of time.” A large pool, luxury rooms and gym don’t necessarily equal quality care. “Good recovery is not about thread count or a beautiful view. Accommodations should be clean and perfect and comfortable where you can do the work of recovery, but don’t

be misled by all the fancy stuff, the substance of the program is what you’re looking for.”

“Some of the worst treatment centers I’ve had the experience of connecting with have been beautiful treatment centers.”

Instead, David says it matter more how many of the staff is licensed or certified. He says the state only requires 30 percent. “I find these figures just mind-blowing, the fact that organizations are able to provide services with such minimal actual certified or licensed staff.”

Residential treatment centers must be licensed by the state, but not outpatient centers or sober living houses.

He says few rehabs go that extra step, instead, David says many facilities spend a lot of money on advertising, looking for that next customer.

When that’s the way that business is being done in this industry, and it seems like more and more that’s the way it’s being done, it kind of sours people on the entire industry. And when we’re talking about something as important as addiction, when people’s lives are on the line, people die from this disease all the time. We’re not just talking about a customer in terms of well if they don’t come back, we don’t sell another pizza. We don’t rent another video, if they don’t come back, they may never come back because they may die of this disease.”

Both ABC recovery center and Betty Ford have an extra level of accreditation, for their in-patient and out-patient programs.

Each one of those programs should have the characteristics of accreditation, patient staff ratio, good qualified medical services available for those issues that may come up, qualified psychiatric and psychological services of course are very important as well.”

Larger treatment centers are also expanding...

“Like Hazelden, like Betty Ford are expanding outpatient services, you’ll find us expanding to Los Angeles area, possibly to orange county; we have plans to go to San Diego, maybe even Phoenix area.”

Likens says overall people should ask questions if they are considering a rehab, or looking into one for a loved one.

“The reality is that there are tons of organizations out there those are really excellent organizations providing marvelous service to many people across this state; you almost have to look for that.”

“Being born and raised over here in the desert I had heard so much about the ABC Club and coming here and attending meetings, and I’ve been in treatment here before, and I got a lot out of it and precisely the curriculum and the techniques that they teach you here; it is just amazing.”

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By RoBeRT KinsleR

Old 97’s, The Clash, Stevie Ray Vaughan

The latest LP from altcountry rock heroes Old 97’s, and several must-see DVD titles highlighting the lasting influence of The Clash and blues and soul legends including the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley and Billy Preston are featured this week.

Old 97’s is continuing to mine new territory with aptitude and force. The album kicks off with “Longer Than You’ve Been Alive,” one of the greatest-ever songs to get behind the veneer of rock stardom and look at the passion that drives musicians to perform - good times and bad.

Other songs celebrate love and Artist: Old 97’s life with equal assurance, all Album: Most Messed Up delivered by a group that plays (ATO Records) loose, loud and with unassailable You might like if you enjoy: craft. Turn it up! Information: Wilco, Rhett Miller, Drive-By old97s.com and atorecords.

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Tell me more: Twenty years after the release of the band’s Title: The Rise and Fall of The seminal 1994 debut “Hitchhike Clash (Shout! Factory) to Rhome,” Dallas, Texas-bred You might like if you alternative country rock quartet enjoy: The Clash, rock

documentaries Tell me more: The aptly-titled “The Rise and Fall of The Clash” DVD tells the full story of the talented, but ultimately doomed, British punk rock band that was formed in 1976 and was no more a decade later. With a wealth of rare and previouslyunseen performance footage, archival and new interviews with Mick Jones, Terry Chimes, Vince White, Joe Strummer (who died in December 2002, a mere month before the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) and many other members of the band’s far-flung circle, this is a story about a band that created some of the most important music of the late

‘70s and early ‘80s that was brought down not by changing times but by member egos and poor management. Information: shoutfactory.com.

Title: A Celebration of Blues and Soul: The 1989 Presidential Inaugural Concert (Shout! Factory) You might like if you enjoy: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billy Preston, Sam Moore Tell me more: More than 25 years after it was staged at the Washington Convention Center, the Jan. 21, 1989 Presidential Inaugural Concert has been recaptured on a fantastic DVD. Although a video and 24-track audio recording were

made of the historic concert, the tapes were considered lost for close to two decades.

Thankfully, Shout! Factory has released the concert featuring unbelievable performances from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, Billy Preston and many more greats. With the full tracklisting across the DVD essential viewing, fans of the blues guitar great Ray Vaughan will thrill at seeing his performance of high-octane versions of “Texas Flood,” “Lovestruck Baby,” and more. Other performers include Jimmie Vaughan, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John and Percy Sledge. Information: shoutfactory.com.

Final Week of Performances of Palm Springs Follies

By KMIR News staff PALM SPRINGS, Ca. The last week of performances for the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies’ final season gets underway tomorrow.

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Darlene Love, who appeared in the Oscarwinning documentary ``20 Feet From Stardom,’’ is guest starring through Sunday, when the Follies will close permanently.

Love, 72, sang at the most Academy Awards Oscars telecast.

Shows are scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 May 14, 2014

p.m., with 7 p.m. shows, as well, on Wednesday and Saturday.

Love grew up in Hawthorne and sang in her church choir. In high school, she joined a girl group called the Blossoms, whose members were friendly with legendary producer Phil Spector, and they became session and tour backup singers for such stars as Frank Sinatra, the Righteous Brothers, Dionne Warwick, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Tom Jones and Elvis Presley, and also released singles.

Love has appeared on various television programs since the early 1960s, including an annual Christmas performance on ``The Late Show with David Letterman.’’

She has also performed on stage, including on Broadway, starring as herself in 1985’s To n y Aw a rd - n o m i n a t e d ``Leader of the Pack.’’ She also played Danny Glover’s wife in four ``Lethal Weapon’’ movies.

In 2011, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll

Hall of Fame and last year appeared in ``20 Feet From Stardom,’’ which looks inside the world of backup singers. This year, the Oprah Winfrey Network acquired the television rights to Love’s memoir, ``My Name Is Love: The Darlene Love Story.’’

The Follies, whose cast members range in age from 55 to 84 and perform pieces from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, announced last June that its 23rd season would be its last. Susan Anton and Maureen McGovern guest-starred earlier this season.

The season is themed ``The Last Hurrah!’’ and is a ``greatest hits’’ run featuring the best dance numbers and variety acts of past years, according to producer and co-founder Riff Markowitz.

Tickets are available by calling (760) 327-0225, at www.psfollies.com or at the box office, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive.

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DHS Women’s Club Scholarship Awards

story and Photos by Bruce Montgomery The Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club made the college dreams of eight local high-school students a little more viable with the bestowing of six scholarship grants of $2,000 each and two scholarships of $1,500 each (which will be matched by Pathways to Success for a total of $3,000).

Each of the local schools also received a check for $500, and in the first time in its history, the Women’s Club recognized a community leader and servant, conferring honorary member status on Dot Reed, who was introduced by Barbara Johnson.

Students shared their college plans, including working towards careers in biology, medicine, history and accounting, nursing, acting, pharmacy and criminal law.

Andrew Jiminez and mother and aunt

Alejandra Jimenez with scholarship award

Antonia Munoz and parents

Christine Chase and Armand with Desert Valley disposal watch as Summer and Brenda look at their scholarship awards

Oldest Living DHS Veteran To Be Honored By desert star staff Desert Hot Springs, CA.This Memorial Day, Desert Hot Springs will be honoring its oldest living veteran, Sam Shulman. A resident for over 38 years, Sam is a highly decorated Army Vet, who served in WW2 during the North African Campaign as a military police. Newly elected Mayor, Adam Sanchez and recently formed veterans committee, “DHS VETS,” will be honoring veterans and immortalizing Sam on a banner. This banner will be placed in, “Veterans Memorial Park”, on the corner

of Mission Lakes and Palm.

It will be a constant reminder that DHS cares and will always support their veterans. This is the first step of many to come, that will ensure our veterans get the recognition and the help they so desperately need and deserve. The Mayor had this to say, “On Memorial Day we take a moment to remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate price by the name of freedom; I encourage everyone to come out and join us at Veterans Park for a musical tribute to our fallen heroes.

There will be food, and

By KMIR News staff INDIO, Ca. -Passes for next year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will go on sale on Friday, it was announced today.

The advance sale starts at 10 a.m. for both weekends of the festival, scheduled for April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, according to festival organizer Goldenvoice.

General admission passes are $375 and VIP passes are $799. Parking, camping and

shuttle passes will also be sold, according to Coachella’s website.

T h i s y e a r ’s f e s t i v a l drew tens of thousands of people each weekend for acts including Arcade Fire, OutKast, Pharrell Williams and Muse.

For more information, go to www.coachella.com.

DHSHS JROTC will be presenting the colors. Alexis Ramirez will be the soloist singing our national anthem.

Taps will be played by Gerardo Velasquez and DHSHS Concert Choir Director Michael Bukraba will lead the choir with, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” Reverend Bruce Montgomery, from Grace Church in DHS, will be giving the invocation.

So come out, Monday, May 26th 10:00 AM for a wonderful ceremony commemorating one of DHS’s finest heros.

Tickets to go on Sale for Coachella 2015

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s p o rt s Palm Springs Softball In The Title Hunt high school spoRTs By daniel maRinelli

PALM DESERT – In an exciting extra-inning game last Friday, the Palm Springs Indians defeated the Palm Desert Aztecs and find themselves in a threeway tie for second place and only a game behind the La Quinta Blackhawks.

After losing to the Aztecs at home last Wednesday, the Indians went to Palm Desert High School prepared to compete and try to stay in the race for the DVL title.

Much was on the line for the Aztecs, as well, with next week’s matchup against La Quinta looming Down 3-1 to the Aztecs in the top of the third inning, after a Kaylnn Bedwell infield single and Claresha Clemens walk, the Indians tied the game on a runscoring error and a Genevieve Marruffo sacrifice fly.

The Aztecs plated another run in the bottom of the fourth to go up 4-3, but the Indians answered immediately in the fifth inning. Maruffo and Anna Petras each doubled and combined for three RBIs, which gave the Indians the 6-4 lead.

Palm Springs trotted its starting pitcher, Samantha Guttierez, back on the mound

to try to close out the win in the seventh inning. Unfortunately for the Indians, Gutierrez was not fooling anyone. Guttierez gave up a Jamiana Gateb double, a Maya Pollard triple and a Shawna Aguerrebere single, and just like that, the Aztecs had tied up the game at 6-6.

In extra innings, the Indians overcame the emotional low of blowing the lead in what should have been the last inning. Three consecutive base hits gave way to a Claresha Clemons line drive single up the middle and the Indians took a 7-6 lead.

Despite getting pushed around in the seventh inning, Indians head coach Deb Cormier elected to stay with her senior starting pitcher – which ended up being a smart idea.

“She came out and had a rough first inning but settled in, and its all about hitting spots, everybody can hit fast pitching these days,” Coach Cormier said.

“It’s about hitting spots, moving the ball, changing it up – making those batters really work to get the hits. I think she did a great job, especially in that last inning.”

Gutierrez shut down the top of the Aztecs’ lineup in an easy

one-two-three eighth inning before the entire Indians team mobbed Gutierrez in celebration of still having a chance to be crowned league champs.

had all but named him a suspect in the case. And believed he was hired by Sophia Friendly’s son to kill her. However, all their evidence was circumstantial, and all their witnesses were all over the globe, so - the case never moved forward.

As it was explained to me at the time, if all the suspects lived in Nevada or Arizona. We would have gone to trial right away, but

having to subpoena people from all over the world. It got more pricey. And didn’t feel comfortable without some type of physical evidence that you can hold and look at.

Nevertheless, Donnel says there is hope this case could still be solved. With modern DNA technology, or if the gun used in the murders is ever found.

Love to see it come to a conclusion!.

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fRiEndLY muRdERS Continued from Page 1 but said the trip was for going on a date with the daughter of a famous actor.

I contacted Robert Stack, but it was three years ago. Do you recall someone talking to your wife? He said anyone with a Scandinavian accent she would remember. And of course, she didn’t.

Christiansen’s alibis weren’t planning out. And investigators

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“We had a rough game on Wednesday,” Coach Cormier said. “We made a lot of mental errors; a lot of fielding errors. You have to come and play against Palm Desert and today (we were) ready.”

In an eight-inning, completegame effort, Gutierrez finished with seven strikeouts (two in the ninth). Offensively, Claresha Clemons – the DVL leader in batting average (.560), home runs (7) and RBIs (25) – finished going 2-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and three walks. Gutierrez also helped her cause by getting on base three times including an RBI double in the first inning.

By defeating Palm Desert, Palm Springs has become one of three teams (Palm Desert and Coachella Valley Arabs) that are a half-game back of the seventime defending DVL champion La Quinta Blackhawks. Additionally, the Arabs, Aztecs and Indians have not finished higher than third in the last 10+ DVL seasons.

With the loss to the Indians, the Aztecs must sweep the dynastic Blackhawks to become league champs outright. Had they won, the Aztecs would have only needed to win one of the two

games against the Blackhawks this week to share the title with the Blackhawks.

If Palm Desert does pull off the difficult sweep of the defending champion Blackhawks, and Palm Springs and Coachella Valley sweep their respective series’ this week, the Arabs, Aztecs and Indians will all share the DVL championship.

If the Aztecs only win one game against the Blackhawks, the Indians and Arabs must still sweep their upcoming series’ to still share the DVL championship with La Quinta.

“It’s interesting,” Coach Cormier said. “This is the first time we’ve been involved in it – which is awesome – but our league has always come down to the last week. It really is pretty crazy but great at the same time. A lot of good softball.”

The craziness started Tuesday with Palm Desert at home against La Quinta, and Palm Springs on the road at Cathedral City. Palm Springs finishes its season against Cathedral City at home on Thursday at 3:15 pm.

Palm Desert ends its season on Thursday at La Quinta at 6:30 pm.

LAdY of fAShion TuRnS 102 Continued from Page 1 was evident friends such as Lauren Del Sarto, publisher of Desert Health News, Connie Palley, owner of Studio Ten on El Paseo, Pat Berrey of Troy The Galleria on El Paseo and Cindy Kjaergaard, the Indian Wells fashionista known for her marvelous hats were all smiles when they received exquisite fans with a pink label, “I am a

Fan of Edith’s Birthday Party.”

The attention to detail echoed Edith’s meticulous attention to fashionable trends and classic elegance for which she was known during her many years as an icon on El Paseo.

Pam Price is the co-author of three editions of 100 Best Spas of the World. www.desertstarweekly.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: IN HOME CARE (1) CAND M ENTERPRISES 365 2295 EAST BELLAMY ROAD, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CHARLENE ANN NELSON 2295 EAST BELLAMY RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262.

Business is conducted by indivdual: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CHARLENE ANN NELSON 2295 EAST BELLAMY RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed S. PEREZ File No. I-2014-01085.

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). Pub May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2014. DSW14-40145 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. PSC 1400246 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado): ELIZABETH A. BEDELL, an individual; and Does 1 hrough 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El emandante): EAGLE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self-help), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a non-profit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelp-california.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea las informaciona continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que entreguen citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta pro escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centra de Ayuda de las Cortes de California www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado immediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado es possible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encountrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de Califonria Legal Services, (www.lawhelp-california.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.svcorte. ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Riverside Superior Court Palm Springs 3255 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THOMAS J. PRENOVOST, JR., SBN 77813 TOM R. NORMANDIN, SBN 102265 PRENOVOST, NORMANDIN, BERGH & DAWE 2122 NORTH ROADWAY, SUITE 200 SANTA ANA, CA 927062614. 714-547-2444, 714-825-2889. Date (Fecha): January 15, 2014 Clerk, by (Secretario): J. Verdugo Pub 5/14, 21, 28, June 4, 2014. DSW 14-40143 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHARLOT GYMNASTICS 831 SOUTH STATE STREET, SAN JACINTO, CA 92523.

Mailing Address 40310 CENTRAL AVE, HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CAREN HELENE MARSHALL 12036 PALM VISTA STREET MORENO VALLEY CA 92557 2b.

SCOTT ALLEN MARSHALL 12036 PALM VISTA STREET MORENO VALLEY CA 92557. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CAREN HELENE MARSHALL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 2, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed L. SIBLEY File No. R-201404464. 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). Pub May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2014. DSW14-40141 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a SCOTTY’S AUTO REPAIR 6240 BOX SPRINGS BLVD, UNIT C, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. SCOTT ALLEN MARSHALL 12036 PALM VISTA ST. MORENO VALLEY CA 92557 2b. CAREN HELENE MARSHALL 12036 PALM VISTA ST. MORENO VALLEY CA 92557 38410 TANDIKA TRAIL PALM DESERT CA 92211. This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/19/1990. 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:CAREN HELENE MARSHALL. This statement was filed with the

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LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: L. SIBLEY R-201404465. Note: 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 Pub May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2014. DSW 14-40140

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false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ALEX KALINSKY, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on APRIL 24, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed A. ACEVEDO File No. R-2014-04162. 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). DSW14-40117 Pub FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2014. DSW14-40129 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: IDYOLOGY 54200 NORTH CIRCLE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE DR. IDYLLWILD CA 92549. Mailing address P.O. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIBox 1930 Idyllwild CA 92549. Riverside County. NESS AS: AHOY AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING Full name of registrant: windean dahleen 4270 & PLUMBING 43795 TELLURIDE ST. INDIO CA wilbur ct. hemet, california 92544. Business is 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: conducted by indivdual: Registrant has not yet ZDENEK – SOUCEK 43795 TELLURIDE ST INDIO begun to transact business under the fictitious CA 92201. Business is conducted by indivdual: business name(s) listed above. I declare that Registrant commenced to transact business all the information in this statement is true and under the fictitious business name(s) listed above correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, in- on 4/22/14. I declare that all the information in formation which he or she knows to be false, is this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, guilty of a crime). Signed: WINDEAN DAHLEEN. who declares as true, information which he or she This statement was filed with the County Clerk of knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Riverside County on May 7, 2014 Larry W. Ward, ZDENEK SOUCEK. This statement was filed with signed J. MENDOZA File No. I-2014-01196. the County Clerk of Riverside County on April NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 22, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed A. CHAVEZ File STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE No. I-2014-01050. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITHAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub May 14, 21, 28, June LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS 4, 2014. DSW14-40139 AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW14-40117 Pub April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2014. DSW14-40125 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS AS: HOME CARE (1) CAND M ENTER- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING PRISES 365, 2295 EAST BELLAMY ROAD, PALM BUSINESS AS: KOYOTE EL KONECTE THE KONSPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name NECTION 78585 OSCABESSA DR. BERMUDA of registrant: CHARLENE ANN NELSON 2295 DUNES CA. 92203. Riverside County. Full name EAST BELLAMY RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. of registrant: GENARO-BAUTISTA 78585OSCABusiness is conducted by indivdual: Registrant BESSA DR. BERMUDA DUNES CA 92203. has not yet begun to transact business under the Business is conducted by indivdual: Registrant fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare has not yet begun to transact business under the that all the information in this statement is true fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, that all the information in this statement is true information which he or she knows to be false, is and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, guilty of a crime). Signed: CHARLENE ANN NEL- information which he or she knows to be false, is SON. This statement was filed with the County guilty of a crime). Signed: GENARO BAUTISTA. Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2014 Larry This statement was filed with the County Clerk W. Ward, signed S. PEREZ File No. I-2014-01085. of Riverside County on APRIL 09, 2014 Larry W. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Ward, signed A. CHAVEZ File No. I-2014-00934.

STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub May 14, 21, 28, June (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND 4, 2014. DSW14-40137 PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW14-40117 Pub April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2014. DSW14-40124 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING Law Offices of GREGORY BEAM & ASSOCIATES, BUSINESS AS: GAY DESERT GUIDE 2348 S. INC. 23113 Plaza Pointe Drive Suite 100 Laguna SKYVIEW DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riv- Hills, California 92653 (949) 598-5800 Fax: (949) erside County. Full name of registrant: bgf llc 2348 598-5815 Gregory B. Beam, Esq. N. Paul Breen, s. skyview dr. palm springs ca 92264. Business is Esq. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE VIA CERTIFIED conducted by indivdual: Registrant commenced MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED SISLEY to transact business under the fictitious busi- M VALLEJO 15685 PALM DR SP 2 DESERT HOT ness name(s) listed above on 1/1/2013. I declare SPRINGS, CA 92240 GUILLERMO VALLEJO that all the information in this statement is true 15685 S. PALM DRIVE, SPACE 2 DESERT HOT and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN information which he or she knows to be false, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRADLEY G FUHR and California Commercial Code Section 7210 OWNER/MANAGER. This statement was filed with that the following described property, which could the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 4, include a lease or license, will be sold by PALM 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed L. QUINTERO File DRIVE MOBILE ESTATES (Warehouseman) at No. I-2014-01160. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE check, in lawful money of the United States, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- made payable to PALM DRIVE MOBILE ESTATES TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE (payable at time of sale). Said sale to be without FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE title, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is” USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS “where is” basis. The property which will be sold NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- is described as follows (the “Property”): Year/ OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON Mobilehome: 1973 REDWOOD Decal Number: LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AAI7964 Serial Nos.: RC1052 The current locaAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub May 14, 21, 28, tion of the subject Property is: 15685 S. PALM June 4, 2014. DSW14-40136 DRIVE SPACE 2, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

The sale will be held as follows: Date: 5/30/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Time: 11:30 AM Place: 15685 S. Palm Drive, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Space 2 Desert Hot Springs, CA The public aucNESS AS: PALM SPRINGS MOTORSPORTS 6550 tion will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of N. INDIAN CANYON, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 the Property that was deposited by SISLEY M Mailing address 420 S. PALM CANYON, 2ND VALLEJO and GUILLERMO VALLEJO with PALM FLOOR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside DRIVE MOBILE ESTATES. Any purchaser of the County. Full name of registrant: PALM SPRINGS Property who intends to leave it at its current MOTORSPORTS, INC 6550 N. INDIAN CANYON location must make an application and must be PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is con- approved for tenancy at the Park. If not approved, ducted by CORPORATION: Registrant has not the Property must be immediately removed from yet begun to transact business under the fictitious the Park. Any purchaser who intends to remove business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the Property from its current location must remove the information in this statement is true and cor- it within five (5) days from the date of purchase, rect. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- and remit additional payment for daily storage tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty fees of $20.00 per day commencing from the date of a crime). Signed: lALITH D. CHANDRASENA after the sale to the date the Property is removed.

PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the Furthermore, the purchaser shall be responsible County Clerk of Riverside County on April 30, for cleanup of the space of all trash, pipes, wood, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed L. QUINTERO File equipment/tools, etc., utilized in the removal of the No. I-2014-01119. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Property. Additionally, the purchaser shall also be BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE liable for any damages caused during the removal YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE of the Property. The money that we receive from OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- the sale, if any, (after paying our costs) will reduce TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE the amount you owe. If we receive less money FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS than you owe, you will still owe us the difference.

STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE If we receive more money than you owe, you will USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be entitled to the extra money, unless we must NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- pay it to someone else with a security interest OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON in the Property. The total amount due on this LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS property including estimated costs, expenses, AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub May 14, 21, 28, and advances as of the date of the public sale is June 4, 2014. DSW14-40135 $11,540.03. The auction will be made for the purof satisfying the lien on the property, together FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT pose the cost of the sale. As set forth above, we THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING with have sent this Notice to the others who have an BUSINESS AS: THE IE TEAM.COM 1000 S. interest in the Property or who owe money under FREMONT #85 ALHAMBRA, CA 91803. Mailing your agreement.

DATED: 5/12/2014 GREGORY Address 1000 S. FREMONT #85 ALHAMBRA, CA BEAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. By: Gregory B. Beam 91803. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Authorized agent for Palm Drive Mobile Estates ANTHONY VINCENT SALCIDO 2831 MON- P1094532 5/14, 05/21/2014.

DSW 14-40144 TEILANO AVE HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745.

Business is conducted by indivdual: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12that all the information in this statement is true 534297-VF Order No.: 120367582-CA-MAI YOU and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST information which he or she knows to be false, is DATED 3/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACguilty of a crime). Signed: ANTHONY SALCIDO. TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY This statement was filed with the County Clerk BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED of Riverside County on April 8, 2014 Larry W. AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE Ward, signed N. MEDINA File No. R-2014-03566. PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by state or federal credit union, or a check NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE drawn by a state or federal savings and loan THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT association, or savings association, or savings DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Code and authorized to do business in this state, IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW will be made, but without covenant or warranty, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW14-40117 Pub May or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal 7, 14, 21, 28,2014. DSW14-40134 sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and BUSINESS AS: ANDORRA APARTMENTS 81720 expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at AVENUE 46 INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Full name of registrant: GRIFFIN PROPERTY Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

INVESTMENTS LLC 1 CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

SUITE 400 LA PALMA CA 90623 Business is BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN conducted by LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MILTON A. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business SCOTT AND JACINTA A. SCOTT, HUSBAND AND under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/5/2005 as I declare that all the information in this statement Instrument No. 2005-0265235 of Official Records is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, as true, information which he or she knows to be

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California; Date of Sale: 6/4/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $338,652.07 The purported property address is: 68790 PANORAMA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 644-261-003-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-534297-VF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-12-534297-VF IDSPub #0065990 5/14/2014 5/21/2014 5/28/2014. DSW 14-40138 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-0797744-DD Order No.: G724137 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANNALEE THURSTON, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 11/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0866002 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 6/4/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,011.73 The purported property address is: 78155 CABRILLO LN, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 643-071-038-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-07-97744-DD . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged

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through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-07-97744-DD IDSPub #0065854 5/14/2014 5/21/2014 5/28/2014. DSW 14-40131 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13589526-JP Order No.: 130168408-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/1/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LARRY FIELDS, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 6/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0389940 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 6/4/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $404,937.54 The purported property address is: 56 HILTON HEAD DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1607 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 676-353-002-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-589526-JP . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-13-589526-JP IDSPub #0065330 5/14/2014 5/21/2014 5/28/2014. DSW 14-40128 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2014CA006721 Loan No. XX811 Order No. 5918003 APN: 607-252-004-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/23/2012.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 of the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state.

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hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: RUBEN GRIJALVA AND LAWSON FAMILY TRUST, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS; RUBEN GRIJALVA, A SINGLE MAN AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST AND W. DON LAWSON, AND JULIA A. LAWSON, TRUSTEES FOR THE LAWSON FAMILY TRUST DATED 6-19-2006 TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST and FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK , as Beneficiary Duly Appointed Trustee: R.E.F.S. Inc., A California Corporation Recorded: 2/17/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0073691 , in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 05/28/2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, Riverside County, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $66,720.64 Street Address or other common designation of real property: VACANT LAND: Directions to said land may be obtained by submitting a written request within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice to: R.E.F.S. Inc. 9070 Irvine Center Dr. #120, Irvine, California 92618 A.P.N.: 607-252-004-8 Legal Description: That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, according to the Official Plat hereof, described as follows; Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Adams Street and 41st Avenue; said point also being the Southwest corner of the Southwest quarter of said Section; Thence North 89 degrees 54’30’ East; Thence 40 feet to a point in the center line of 41st Avenue; Thence North 00 degrees 23’30” West, 317 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 54’30” East, 619.25 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 23’30” East, 317 feet to the North line of 41st Avenue; Thence South 89 degrees 54’30” West on said North line, 619.25 feet to the true point of beginning. Said land is also shown as Parcel 12 of Record of Survey, filed in Book 19, Page 61, of Records of Survey, in the County of Riverside, State of California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property herein is being sold “AS IS’. 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 and more than three month have elapsed since such recordation. 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 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site

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www.USA-Foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2014-CA006721. 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 successful bidder(s) will have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 05/1/2014 R.E.F.S. Inc., A California Corporation Gabrielle Leach, Senior Trustee Officer R.E.F.S. INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1064.244849 PUB DATES: 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014, 05/21/2014.

DSW 14-40133 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 746401CA Loan No. XXXXXX0632 Title Order No. 110032286-CA-MAI ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-10-2007. 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 05-21-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-17-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2007-0256332, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, executed by: DAVID G GREGORY AND, KIMBERLY A GREGORY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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.

Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: IN THE FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Legal Description: ALL OF LOT(S) 46 AND A PORTION OF LOT 45 OF TRACT NO. 19397, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 160 PAGE(S) 64 TO 77 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 46 OF SAID TRACT MAP; THENCE S 06 DEGREES 41’19’’ E, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 46 A DISTANCE OF 194.04 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46; THENCE S 71 DEGREES 22’02’’ W, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 46 A DISTANCE OF 149.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 13’00’’ E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 46, A DISTANCE OF 35.84 FEET; THENCE N 04 DEGREES 46’50’’ W A DISTANCE OF 133.08 FEET; THENCE N 10 DEGREES 50’26’’ E A DISTANCE OF 52.24 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 207.00 FEET, A RADIAL LINE TO SAID POINT OF BEARS N 07DEGREES 19’36’’ E; THE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 34DEGREES 09’45’’ AND ARC LENGTH OF 123.42 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,692,309.30 (estimated) Street address and other common

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designation of the real property: 46 MIRADA CIRCLE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 APN Number: 689-340-030-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-25-2014 ALAW, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www. lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction. com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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-4455821 04/30/2014, 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40130 APN: 661-271-021-8 TS No: CA08001775-131 TO No: 95303946 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 13, 2007. 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 27, 2014 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 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 May 11, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0316920 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by ETHEL M. MAYBIN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC 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

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be: 9647 SPYGLASS AVENUE, UNIT 21, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-1217 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 $129,877.02 (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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 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, CA08001775-13-1.

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 22, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001775-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1091674 4/30, 5/7, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40126 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 638-304006-6 T.S. No. 002697-CA Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/7/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU

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NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/21/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/15/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0947111, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JONATHAN SANCHEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE SEPARATE PROPERTY 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: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: 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: 67110 PASATIEMPO DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $348,119.53 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 trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.LPSASAP. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 002697-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: (714) 730-2727 Date: 4/17/2014 Date Executed: - CLEAR RECON CORP. By: - ,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 A-4454639 04/30/2014, 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40122

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By Emanuela tala Last week, a Supreme Court clearly divided along ideological lines, issued its opinion in Town of Greece, New York v. Galloway, 572 U.S. (2014). Right-leaning swing-vote Justice Kennedy delivered the opinion of the Court for the conservative majority, over Justice Kagan and the liberal minority’s dissent.

Beginning in 1999, the town of Greece began its monthly town board meetings with a prayer. All but four of its sessions, all four of which occurred in 2008 after the practice had already caused controversy, were led by Christians, and many involved direct reference to Jesus Christ.

Articulating the legal question in the case as “whether the town of Greece, New York, imposes an impermissible establishment of religion by opening its monthly board meetings with a prayer,” the majority answered that it does not.

Relying heavily on Marsh v.

Chambers, 463 U.S. 783 (1983), Justice Kennedy explained that “Marsh stands for the proposition that it is not necessary to define the precise boundary of the Establishment Clause where history shows that the specific practice is permitted.” And one such instance is prayer prior to a legislative session (legislative prayer).

True to the passage quoted above, the opinion provides no “precise boundary” for determining what is and what is not constitutionally allowed.

Apparently allowed is nongeneric and sectarian prayer; in other words, references to Jesus, to Jehova, to Allah, or to any other specific deity are permissible). This, at least, is the most reasonable inference from the majority’s language that wrote, “The contention that legislative prayer must be generic or nonsectarian derives from dictum in County of Allegheny [v. American Civil Liberties Union, Greater Pittsburg Chapter], 492 U.S. 573, that was disputed when written and has been repudiated by later cases.”

Apparently not allowed is a public agent or agency’s redaction of a prayer: “Because it is unlikely that prayer will be inclusive beyond dispute, it would be unwise to adopt what respondents think is the nextbest option: permitting those religious words, and only those words, that are acceptable to the majority, even if they will exclude some…. Once it invites prayer into the public sphere, government must permit a prayer giver to address his or her own God or gods as conscience dictates, unfettered by what an administrator or judge considers to be nonsectarian.”

Finally, and most importantly, apparently not allowed is a discriminatory policy. Coming closest to a “precise boundary” is the following language, “Absent a pattern of prayers that over time denigrate, proselytize, or betray an impermissible government purpose, a challenge based

solely on the content of a prayer will not likely establish a constitutional violation. Marsh, indeed, requires an inquiry into the prayer opportunity as a whole, rather than into the contents of a single prayer.”

As the excerpts above indicate, the majority opinion is at best vague, and at worst uninstructive. But the general standard set by the Supreme Court seems to be that, as long as it comports with tradition, reflects a policy of nondiscrimination (such as by allowing a member of any faith to speak, even though, in practical

effect, members of only one faith actually speak) and is not used to denigrate, proselytize or for an impermissible government purpose, legislative prayer is constitutionally permissible even if it is non-generic and sectarian.

Keeping in mind the fact-intensive nature of an establishment analysis, and the fact that a challenge under the California Constitution may be analyzed differently than a challenge under the Federal Constitution, despite the California Supreme Court’s deference to the United States Supreme Court, the constitutional

standard established by the majority opinion undoubtedly condones legislative prayer, as long as it comports with all the requirements above.

As such, inviting a Christian minister for an invocation before a legislative session is permitted, even if the minister’s address explicitly includes Christian references, as long as the address is not used to denigrate, proselytize or for an impermissible government purpose, and as long as any person, of any or no religious persuasion, is similarly permitted to deliver an invocation.

(www.aapivoices.com) which will draw content from his own AAPI Data site, as well as 18MR.org, a site headed

by C. M. Samala. Themes will include health, culture, race, immigration, generational issues, and questions about when Asian

America should be a coalition of different ethnicities, or a single pan-ethnic “race.”

In curating the work, the team is drawing on the assistance and editorial guidance of Jeff Yang, a writer, journalist, businessman and business/ media consultant who writes the “Tao Jones” column for the Wall Street Journal. AAPI Voices will feature data journalism work during APA Heritage Month in May 2014 and May 2015, with plans to provide a more regular platform for AAPI writers and bloggers during the months in between.

Last week, Ramakrishnan traveled to Washington D.C where he one of several speakers at a discussion called “The Emerging Majority: Where do Asian-American & Pacific Islanders Fit In?” The event, organized by Ramakrishnan and his AAPIdata.com project brought together several nonprofit organizations and government agencies that conduct research and produce reports on Asian-American and Pacific Islanders.

Professor aims to Amplify Voice for Asian- Americans

A UC Riverside professor of Political Science, Karthick Ramakrishnan By desert star staff A UC Riverside professor of Political Science, Karthick Ramakrishnan, is part of a new venture in data journalism and digital storytelling produced by, and focused on, Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).

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“The United States is set to become a majority-minority, or majority-people of color, nation by 2043,” Ramakrishnan said.

“Asian-American and Pacific Islanders are central to this process, with the fastest rates of population growth nationwide

and in many states. Despite the growing importance of AAPI communities, their policy visibility has been limited until recently due to the lack of public awareness and limited data.”

Ramakrishnan hopes to change that with AAPI Voices May 14, 2014

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Jobs and Grocery Options Coming to Coachella By desert star staff COACHELLA, CA.– Walmart will open a new Walmart Neighborhood Market Wednesday, May 14, after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The new store, approximately one-quarter the size of a Walmart Supercenter, is located at 83053 Avenue 48 in the Jackson Square shopping center and is open 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. The new store will provide local customers with a new, convenient option for their grocery shopping needs, including fresh produce and pharmacy services. “ T h i s n e w Wa l m a r t Neighborhood Market is a welcome addition to our City,” said Coachella Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hernandez. “The store will not only allow our residents to shop for quality groceries at affordable prices, but it will anchor a neighborhood shopping center that has long been without a tenant and help provide much needed tax revenues for our City.”

Smaller Store, More Convenience The Walmart Neighborhood Market format offers quick and convenient shopping, with a fullgrocery department, including organic and natural selections.

The store features prepared food options, fresh baked breads, self-serve deli and a bakery. The Coachella store is also tailored to the community, offering local favorites and Latino-oriented products.

Foods available at the Coachella Neighborhood Market will help further Walmart’s effort to provide families with healthy food options they can afford.

In 2011, Walmart committed to make a difference on one of the biggest issues facing American families: how to

put healthier, more affordable food on the dinner table each night. During the first few years of Walmart’s healthier food initiative, the company has made tremendous progress, including saving customers $2.3 billion on fresh fruits and vegetables; providing more than $26 million to support nutrition education programs; and reducing sugar and sodium in Great Value brand products by 10 percent.

The pharmacy offers a full range of products and services.

Pharmacy team members can answer product and prescription questions and customers can ask about health and wellness solutions.

New Store, New Jobs The first Wa l m a r t Neighborhood Market opened in 1998, and today there are approximately 350 Walmart Neighborhood Market stores nationwide. The new store employs up to 65 full- and part-time associates. Walmart provides competitive wages,

along with a high quality benefits program for eligible full- and part-time associates.

For example, the company provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits, including health care coverage with no lifetime maximum.

Walmart also offers matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance.

Additionally, associates are eligible to receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance.

Store manager Mark Vasquez began his Walmart career in 2012 as an assistant manager. He brings more than 28 years of retail and grocery management experience to the job.

“I’m excited to bring this new store and Walmart’s everyday low prices to Coachella. I have spent much of my career in Coachella, and I love this community,” said

Vasquez. “All of our associates have worked hard to prepare for the grand opening, and now we look forward to meeting shoppers.”

The grand-opening celebration will include presentations of more than $30,000 in grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to local community groups, including a $25,000 Walmart Foundation grant to FIND Food Bank for its Kids Summer Feeding Program, furthering Walmart’s commitment to hunger relief. FIND Food Bank is the only regional food bank serving eastern Riverside and southern San Bernardino Counties and it distributes 8 to 9 million pounds of food assistance annually to an average 80,000 individuals each month. Other grant recipients include Coachella Valley High School, Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley and Christ is Salvation Church’s food ministry program.

“I am pleased to see how

quickly Walmart has become a community partner,” said Becky Flores Valadez, executive director of the Coachella Chamber of Commerce. “This store marks the beginning of many positive economic and charitable giving benefits for the City.”

In addition to the grants given as part of the grand opening, the new store will continue to further Walmart’s pledge to fight hunger in America. As part of Walmart’s and the Walmart Foundation’s $2 billion commitment to fight hunger through 2015, Walmart stores in California donated approximately 10.2 million pounds of food, in fiscal year 2013, or the equivalent of 8.5 million meals. Additionally, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $26.3 million in fiscal year 2013 in California alone. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http:// foundation.walmart.com/ourfocus/hunger.

the property around it,” Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said.”

It’s the place where it all began— the site of our natural hot mineral spring. And, for which our Tribe and the City of Palm Springs were named. It has been more than 50 years since we’ve made significant investments in and around this valued cultural resource. They are long overdue.

And, the time is now.”

About 150 team members will be affected by the closure.

“We are working with our team members to provide resources through this transition,” said CJ Graham, chief operating officer. He said that includes assisting in identifying new employment with other nearby resorts or identifying other opportunities within our organization.

“We are hopeful the period of time between this announcement and the closure will allow many team members to make a smooth transition,” Graham said. “We do not enter into this lightly and we are grateful for our team members who have been dedicated to making the hotel and spa a popular Palm Springs destination for our guests. We sincerely appreciate

the longstanding service and dedication by our team members over the decades. They have truly been at the center of operating this legendary downtown destination.”

The Tribe’s vision is to continue to invest in its downtown locations and make this site a major anchor for the future of Palm Springs. With the local economy showing signs of recovery, the Tribe is confident that this location will continue to be a cornerstone for Palm Springs visitors for decades to come.

“We have a responsibility to respect our environment and play a leadership role in the future of Palm Springs,” Chairman Grubbe said. “We are working to make a positive and lasting difference in our community.”

Agua Caliente Announces Closure of Hotel By desert star staff The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced the first step to what will become an exciting new venture for downtown Palm Springs, marking the end of one era only to launch the beginning of a new vision for a key location.

The new era begins July 8 with the closing of the Spa Resort Hotel and Spa & Fitness

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Center. Meanwhile, the Casino will remain open and will also be improved inside and out in the coming months.

At this time, the Tribe is in the planning stages for this important location in downtown.

“We are reviewing concepts and considering our options to identify the necessary steps to preserve this key landmark in downtown and rejuvenate

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By KMIR News staff Nine Olympians were on PALM DESERT — The hand to teach kids how to swim second annual Just Add Swim and the importance of water event took place at the Palm safety.

Desert Aquatic Center Saturday.

It was a great day for a lot

kids to be in the water and get a chance to learn from some of the best swimmers in the world.

“We have nine Olympians.

Eight-Team USA Olympians, and one international Olympian.

We have dozens of life guards who represent thirty Olympic medals, one-hundred eightythree world records and fourteen NCAA titles right here at the aquatic center teaching our community children how to swim,” said Stephen Little, Swim to Win Foundation CEO. Close to two thousand children were at the aquatic center Saturday, with some learning how to swim and putting their head under water for the first time, to other more experienced swimmers looking

forward to learning more.

“Ultimately, I guess, it’s just for those who want to learn how to swim; we teach them how to swim. For those who want more of an instructional kind of thing, we do that as well,” said Olympic swimmer, Aaron Peirsol.

Aaron says that it was great to see such a big turnout, with so many eager and excited to learn.

“It’s madness. It’s controlled madness; it’s beautiful. And, for us, we’re kind’ve been harnessing that. If theirs is a lot of excitement to get in the water, then half of our job is over,” said Peirsol.

Along with learning more about swimming, children and

parents are also learning the importance of water safety.

“Something’s kids have grown up hearing about these Olympians and certainly the kids on swim teams have grown up looking at these people as champions, and the champions are out today to give back to our community. And, we’re united in giving back. We’re united in making sure that we’re drawing our line in the sand, and the epidemic of preventable drowning deaths and injuries ends right here right now,” said Little.

With the success of Saturday’s event, Stephen says that next it will be even bigger.

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By desert star staff Modernism Week officials have named two new members to their board of directors.

Maureen Erbe and William Kopelk assume positions on the now eight-person leadership team immediately. Led by J. Chris Mobley, chairman of Modernism Week, the board also includes vice chairman Larry Abel, treasurer Mark Davis, secretary Gary Johns, and members at

design aesthetic and attention to detail to our team, and William is knowledgeable and committed to local preservation efforts,” stated Mobley. “They are both extremely talented and a joy to work with. We look forward to their contributions.”

Maureen Erbe is principal and creative director of Erbe Design, a marketing communications and branding firm she founded more than 25 years ago in

historic South Pasadena. She is also a partner in Revisioned Homes, a residential architectural restoration company.

“I enjoy dividing my time between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, and feel so grateful to be able to merge my passions for architecture and design.” stated Erbe. “While renovating my two Alexander homes in Palm Springs I became a modernism enthusiast, and look forward to contributing to the growth of Modernism Week.” Erbe and her Alexanders appeared in the film, “Mid-Century Moderns: The Homes That Define Palm Springs.”

William Kopelk is a landscape architect who has lived in Palm Springs since securing his first desert landscape project at the newly restored Kaufmann House in 1998. A firm believer in preservation efforts, he served

as president of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation for eight years and was a founding member of the Modernism Week Committee in 2005. “Having been involved with Modernism Week from the very beginning, I am enthusiastic about the upcoming 10-year anniversary and applaud its evolution,” exclaimed Kopelk. “We are now viewed as having created a viable example of how preservation, education, and tourism can be combined for the good of the community. Very exciting, indeed!”

The Modernism Week Fall Kick-Off will take place Oct. 1013, 2014, and tickets go on sale August 1 at modernismweek. com. Information and tickets for the 10th annual Modernism Week, February 12-22, 2015, will be available Oct. 1. For information, visit modernismweek.com.

Modernism Week Appoints New Members large, Laurie Weitz and Regina Basterrechea.

Modernism Week ended this year’s event on a high note with more than 45,000 attendees from a dozen countries contributing an estimated $17 million to the local economy. The appointment of two new board members will assist with the organization’s plan to expand programs throughout the calendar year.

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SKY VALLEY - Bernadette Schwenn, 64, a resident of Fan Canyon in Sky Valley, was arrested on Monday, July 1 on charges of animal cruelty. Schwenn lives in a makeshift shanty with no water, no electricity and a pack of Queensland Heeler dogs.

Last April, Kitty Pallesen, an animal advocate and writer received a call saying something

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OAKLAND - In response to the next President of the that’s needed to meet its core the news that Homeland Security University of California. Secretary public research, academic and Secretary and former Arizona Napolitano’s tenure at UC begins health delivery missions in the Governor Janet Napolitano will at a time of skyrocketing student years to come. If she does, she become the new President of the tuition, degraded patient care can be assured that she will find a University of California system, quality, increased privatization willing partner in AFSCME 3299.”

AFSCME 3299 represents Kathryn Lybarger, President of of public university resources, the university’s largest union— unprecedented debt, unrivaled more than 22,000 Service and AFSCME 3299—has issued the executive excess, and declining Patient Care Technical Workers following statement: taxpayer trust in top University at the University of California’s “While UC staff, students and leadership. While this will be 10 campuses and five medical patients were largely excluded the unfortunate legacy of her centers. Read our UC Patient Care it isReform: our hope that from the secretive process that predecessor, Whistleblower Report at Editorial www.on Page 22 Immigration Is this the beginning of a new military/police state? led to Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Secretary Napolitano will work afscme3299.org/putpatientsfirst, Dr. Daun Martin, the CaliforniatoInstitution forUC’s Women arrest the continuing or visit us online at www. appointment, we top appreciate medical her manager charge in Corona. years ofinpublic service and modesty problem, and restore the afscme3299.org. of Chowchilla, California’s Martin she and OBJune 26, 2013 Vol. 7 No. 25 spiritsaid of cooperation and respect congratulate her on becoming Valley State Prison from 2005 GYN Dr. James Heinrich began through 2008, added that she looking for ways around the never authorized a single tubal restrictions after researching state ligation during her tenure at the procedures, and often relied on penitentiary. State contracts recommending inmates go under suggest at least 60 of those the knife by way of citing the surgeries were performed surgery a “medical emergency.” during that span, though, with According to both doctors, they state procedures apparently believed that the restrictions that sidestepped in order to sterilize kept inmates from undergoing women without the proper tubal ligation procedures were paperwork ever being filed at both Valley State and the Continues on Page 8

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Hundreds given tubal ligations CHOWCHILLA and CORONA - Prison doctors in California sterilized nearly 150 female inmates during the course of four years without ever obtaining proper approval from the state, a new investigation reveals.

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Since 1994, the sterilization surgery has required the signature of a medical official from the state capital for each and every instance. According to documents obtained by journalists, however, no such records exist.

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LA QUINTA – More than Emergency Services (ARES) and 35,000 ham radio operators set Radio Amateur Civil Emergency up radio stations at field days Service (RACES) groups play in last weekend throughout the our emergency preparedness,” United States and Canada in the said Supervisor John J. Benoit. annual demonstration of amateur “I encourage citizens to see radio’s instantaneous world-wide the value of their emergency communications. capabilities and come to a Riverside County Supervisor field day, a special event that is John J. Benoit joined the becoming a part of history.”

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July 17, 2013 Vol. 7 No. 28

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19 Elite Firefighters Perish in Blaze

evacuate.

An estimated 250 homes are destroyed by the fast-moving fire that has charred more than 9,000 acres. State forestry officials are predicting the fire will continue to grow this week, as erratic winds and high heat fueling the blaze

22 injured in the line of duty.

One of the surviving firefighters reportedly sustained burns to 75 percent of his body.

Among the dead was Eric Marsh, 43-year-old superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite group

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Thurston, 32; Travis Turbyfill, 27; William Warneke, 25; Clayton Whitted, 28; Kevin Woyjeck, 21; and Garret Zuppiger, 27.

A tribute to the firefighters grows outside Prescott Fire Station No. 7. Flowers, American flags and signs -- including those

burning with zero containment.

It is estimated that 500 firefighters are now battling the flames. Federal authorities sent additional forces to help tackle the disaster including numerous water carrying aircrafts.

In addition to the 500

in the Buckhorn, Model Creek and Double A Bar Ranch areas some 85 miles from Phoenix were ordered to evacuate. By afternoon the evacuation order reached residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of

By Jackie Devereaux PALM SPRINGS – The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic ruling on Wednesday, Jun. 26 to grant same sex marriages across the nation.

In their ruling on DOMA and California’s Proposition 8, the justices overturned a previous lower court ruling which declared same sex marriage unconstitutional.

Within minutes of the landmark ruling, local hoteliers and wedding planners scrambled to promote Palm Springs as a premiere wedding destination.

“The Supreme Court’s

historic action today overturning DOMA and dismissing the appeal of California’s Proposition 8, clearing the way for same-sex marriage in our state is a huge victory for the LGBT community.

This is about equal rights and I am gratified that the court has recognized that we are all the same,” said Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet.

“My husband Christopher and I look forward to same-sex weddings commencing again in the state of California – and rest assured the City of Palm Springs will continue to be a destination committed to celebrating the

institution of marriage, both heterosexual and same-sex,” Pougnet said in a prepared statement “Riverside County is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and record their marriages immediately after the anticipated direction is received from the state and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hopefully that day will be here soon,” said Supervisor John J. Benoit.

“The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the matter of Hollingsworth v. Perry, making

Desert Businesses Clamor to Attract Same Sex Weddings

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Tampering with Evidence Indictments Vanderbilt football player Chris Boyd

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Local Men Charged in Vanderbilt Rape Case

By Jackie Devereaux PALM DESERT - The attorney for one of the men charged with allegedly tampering with evidence in a Vanderbilt rape case said his client, Joseph Dominick Quinzio, 20, of Palm Desert, received a video of the alleged rape through his phone as a text message.

Criminal Defense Attorney Brett Greenfield with the Los Angeles law firm of Kenner and Greenfield admitted that his client, Quinzio, “saw the video

and became very disturbed.”

Quinzio, along with Miles Finley, 19, of Bermuda Dunes are friends of Brandon Vandenburg, 20, of Indio. The three young men played football together at Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert.

Vandenburg was arrested for five counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery against an unconscious 21-year-old female Vanderbilt student.

Vandenburg is also charged with videotaping the female victim

and passing on those videos to others. The alleged rape and video tapping took place on June 23 in Tennessee.

Greenfield said the video was sent to his client. Quinzio and Finley both are charged with tampering with electronic evidence and scheduled to appear in separate courtrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for extradition hearings.

“He’s (Quinzio) being accused of somehow tampering with or destroying evidence, and

Have you seen this man?

German son seeks reunion with father

By Jackie Devereaux Emin Bernd Alihodic was born on July 21, 1951 in Siegen, Germany and immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 1980s. Alihodic left behind two children and an ex-wife. His son, Jens (Alihodic) Luschnt, 35, came to Palm Springs on Monday, Aug. 12 to search for his biological father with only a

newspaper article describing how his dad was rescued twice off Mount San Jacinto on Feb. 9, 2009 and then again on May 13, 2010.

Jens, who speaks little or no English, was adopted by his stepfather at the age of 10 and only knows a little about his biological father from stories his mother told him through the years.

“I’d like to know more

about him. How’s he been living all these years,” the younger Alihodic said through a German/ English interpreter.

Jens said he started looking for his father about a year and a half ago after meeting the love of his life, Karin Huebers.

He and Karin want to start their own family soon and through her urging, they traveled to Palm Springs to search for his biological father.

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nothing could be further than the truth,” Greenfield said.

Nashville, Tennessee Metro police traveled to California in July to interview both Quinzio and Finley about their involvement with the cover up.

Greenfield said his client was so disturbed by the video, that he went to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Aug. 16 and reported everything he knew.

“Doing the right thing was what prompted him to go to the sheriff,” Greenfield said, knowing an investigation was going on.

Greenfield said only when

Quinzio showed up to talk to investigators did he find out that there was a warrant for his arrest in Tennessee.

“He (Quinzio) was simply sent a text message, unwanted, unsolicited, out of the blue, put in a terrible situation by someone who he thought was a friend,” Greenfield said.

Quinzio is being held without bail at the Southwest Detention Center. Finley is being held at the Larson Justice Center in Indio without bail and is also expected to appear in court Tuesday. Both young men are Continues on Page 10

Emin Bernd Alihodic, your son is looking for you!