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DHS Classical Concerts Local Concert Series Presents Week-Long Festival of Free Online Concerts

By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, As the culmination of its 2021 online season, Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts presents a week of online concerts, five consecutive

weeknights at 7 pm from May 17-21. A complete schedule, details about the performers, and links to watch each concert can be found at: www.DHSclassicalconcerts. org/2021. No tickets or

reservations are required, but audience members are encouraged to donate online to support the concert series: www.DHSclassicalconcerts. org/donate The five-concert videos

being presented were recorded in the fall of 2020, mostly in outdoor locations in Desert Hot Springs. “Instead of canceling our concert series during the pandemic, we decided to forge ahead

tailbacks at several gas stations, with vehicles backed up entire blocks.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) declared

a state of emergency on Monday. He lifted regulations in an attempt to get more tanker trucks to resupply gas stations that ran dry.

and find new ways of bringing music to local audiences,” said Founder and Artistic Director Danny Holt. “We felt it was meaningful to have artists come here to Desert Hot Springs and Continues on Page 3

Pumps run out of gas

By Desert Star Staff Drivers were filmed queuing for gas as stations reportedly ran out of fuel along the East Coast after a ransomware attack crippled one of the US’ most vital pipelines. The pipeline’s operator is struggling to restore service.

On Friday, a ransomware attack shut down a 5,500-mile gasoline and diesel pipeline that supplies nearly half of the fuel supply of the entire US East Coast. Operated by the Colonial Pipeline Company, the vital fuel artery usually transits 100 million gallons per day from Texas to New York. The FBI has blamed the attack on ‘DarkSide,’ a group of criminal hackers believed

by the media to operate from a Russian-speaking country.

Gas prices have risen by nearly 9 cents per gallon in some states, with the national average standing at $2.99 as of Tuesday morning. Prices are expected to keep climbing past $3, a high not seen since 2014.

Motorists throughout the Southeast and along the East Coast have reported queues and shortages at gas stations. ”I’ve called ten gas stations around Asheville [North Carolina], and not a single one has gas,” podcast host Katie Herzog tweeted.

“How is this not the biggest story in the US right now?”

Video purportedly shot in Asheville shows lengthy

With Colonial still working on getting its pipeline operational again, Continues on Page 4

3 Ways to Ditch Single-Use Plastics

silicone options give you the same convenience for packing in lunchboxes and saving leftovers.

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By Desert Star Staff Recycling is one approach for reducing landfill waste, but replacing single-use items with reusable alternatives is another way to tackle a growing environmental problem.

Plastic accounts for a significant share of landfill waste each year. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 91% of plastic does not get recycled. Plastics are among the top solid waste materials

(behind paper, paperboard and food), and single-use items like bags, sacks and bottles, represent the largest segment of plastic waste.

These environmentally friendly solutions for swapping single-use plastics are steps that can help reduce landfill waste: Plastic Bags and Containers: In virtually every retail setting, plastic bags are the norm for transporting

purchased food and other goods. However, these bags, which are used just minutes or, at best, hours, take as long as 500 years to degrade in a landfill.

When shopping, fabric, canvas and woven totes are effective ways to bundle your purchases. Some even offer internal cubbies and sleeves to help keep items organized during your commute. When it comes to sandwich and other storage bags, washable

Plastic Water Bottles: A study by the Beverage Marketing Corporation found that, excluding 2008 and 2009, bottled water volume has increased every year from 1977-2019. Each person who chooses an alternative such as Brita water pitchers, faucet filters and reusable bottles over single-use plastic water bottles can remove up to 1,800 plastic water bottles from circulation each year.

“Unlike companies whose sole focus is to sell consumers bottled water, which is incredibly detrimental to the environment, costly and unnecessary, Brita has been focused on bettering our planet,” said Eric Schwartz, Brita general manager. “Recycling is simply not enough.”

Ultimately, the multi-use filter manufacturer is on track to eliminate 15 billion singleuse plastic water bottles this year, working toward a 2030 goal of replacing 20 billion bottles a year.

Making the switch from

single-use plastic water bottles provides other environmental benefits, as well, including preventing ozone depletion and eutrophication, which occurs when excessive rich nutrients in water negatively impact plants and animals.

Straws: With some of the nation’s biggest cities issuing bans and major food chains halting their use, it’s a good indication that plastic straws are an environmental concern. While many experts acknowledge straws account for a large overall percentage of the garbage that makes it into landfills or the ocean, environmental advocates point out few straws ever make it to a recycling bin, and those that do are often so small they are filtered out of recycling machinery.

With multiple alternatives such as recyclable paper, reusable silicone or stainless steel readily available, it’s a simple step toward making a difference.

For more ideas to live a more sustainable lifestyle and make choices that benefit the planet, visit brita. com/why-brita/betterworld. Family Features

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isiting a new or favorite destination is one way to travel, but that’s not always possible. If you can’t escape to a new location, consider taking a mental break in the comfort of your own home with tea as your companion.

With many different varieties of tea to choose from, you can infuse your journey with flavor while enjoying wellness and relaxation benefits. Enjoy virtual travels – wherever you are – with these tips from the experts at Buddha Teas.

Rejuvenating Getaway

Even when you can’t get to a spa, tea can help you focus on wellness and refresh your body and mind. While yoga, meditation and massages can aid in recharging you physically and mentally, teas like chaga, detox dharma or mushroom wellness can further help you unwind. Chaga, a medium-bodied mushroom tea, can be enjoyed with honey or milk for a nurturing, peaceful escape.

It can also help reset your center and give you a boost of healing energy without any caffeine. Mushroom teas blending flavorful herbs and spices can bring power and pleasure to your cup with remarkable immune boosting, wellness potential – no honey or milk is needed.

If you’re seeking a total recharge, look for teas with organic ingredients such as ginger root, turmeric and black pepper blended with the super cleanser, burdock root, to create the perfect environment for your body to rid itself of all toxins.

Exploring Nature

If you enjoy hiking and connecting with nature, flower teas like Japanese cherry blossom, chamomile and lavender can be ideal companions. An option like Buddha Teas matches your appreciation for nature.

The teas are 100% unaltered, organic and wildcrafted. They’re made from fresh herbs and tea leaves and packaged in bleach-free bags, so you can enjoy the purity of natural teas without harmful chemicals or additives.

Emotional Experience

Some journeys are more emotionally charged than others, from reminiscing trips down memory lane to quiet getaways intended to let you free your mind. A heightened sensory reaction to these kinds of emotionally significant destinations is best balanced with chakra teas. “Chakra” is the ancient Sanskrit word for the seven central points of energy that reside within, helping balance your physical, emotional and spiritual states.

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Connecting with History

Seeing historical sites and learning about ancient people may inspire you to immerse yourself more fully in an unfamiliar culture. Root teas can help give you a taste of the unknown, such as green tea (Japan), dong quai (China), ashwaganda (India) or black cohosh (North America).

Find more ways to experience the true taste of tea at buddhateas.com.

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How to Make a Perfect Cup of Tea Creating a cup of tea that perfectly pleases your taste buds and accentuates the flavor of the variety requires patience and diligence. Consider these steeping steps from Buddha Teas, crafters of beverages using high-quality, fresh herbs and leaves from fresh, organic and wild plants. The sources are harvested, gathered and packaged with conscious care to help you experience the true taste of tea.

Step 1: Water

Use fresh, preferably filtered, water.

Many teas, especially herbal, include subtle flavors that can be lost or altered if prepared using unfiltered water.

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Step 2: Temperature

Measure the temperature of heated water using an electric kettle with a variety of settings or a cooking thermometer.

Consider these temperature guidelines for different types of teas: n n n n n n n n

Black (200-205 F) Green (175-180 F) Blends (190-205 F) Matcha (175 F) Herbal (205 F) Oolong (185-205 F) Pu-erh (195-205 F) White (175-185 F)

Step 3: Steep

Once water reaches the proper temperature, pour water over one teabag per 8 ounces of water. (For a stronger brew, use additional teabags). Most teas require a 3-6-minute steep, depending on the type of tea and preferred strength.

Herbal teas may take longer to reach full strength than black, green or white teas, sometimes up to 10 minutes.

One thing to keep in mind: Each tea presents its own unique flavor profile, some naturally trending toward bitter.

However, teas that are not naturally bitter will often become so if steeped at too high a temperature or for too long.

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Advocates Seek Funding for CA Parent and Youth Helpline

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- The pandemic has brought suffering to millions of California families, so mental-health advocates are pressing the state for $3 million a year for three years to fund the California Parent and Youth Helpline.

The program has racked up 14,000 contacts since its debut last spring in a partnership between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the nonprofit Parents Anonymous.

Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and CEO of the nonprofit, said she’d like the governor to mention it in his May budget revision, due out tomorrow.

“Parents are struggling with

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anxiety or depression,” PionBerlin explained. “People just feel so isolated. There’s nobody there. There’s no one listening.

This is non-judgmental, non-blaming and shaming.

We are here to support the empowerment journey of parents, children and youth.”

The Helpline website is caparentyouthhelpline. org, and their phone line, 855-4-A-PARENT, is staffed with counselors from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. They help people address various issues, including ADHD, drug addiction, mental health challenges, domestic violence, social isolation and emotional trauma from the coronavirus lockdown.

Dr. Pion-Berlin encouraged parents and caregivers to join one of their weekly 2-hour online support groups.

“Asking for help is a

sign of strength,” Pion-Berlin remarked. “And emotional support is the essence to changing any behaviors.”

Parents Anonymous also is seeking $10 million in

our fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Family/Father Issues, and Social Justice.

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DHS Classical Concerts Continued from Page 1

record performances at iconic locations like Cabot’s Pueblo Museum and The Lautner Compound. These videos highlight our community and give the audience a more dynamic and intimate experience than they might get in a more traditional concert setting,” said Holt.

The concert series plans to resume live, in-person concerts next season. But for now, audiences will have one final chance to watch the 2021 online concerts: • Mircea Gogoncea (guitar) & Marley Eder (flute) www.mirceagogoncea.com | www.marleyedermusic.com Monday, May 17th @ 7pm • Derek Stein (cello) www.derekstein.com Tuesday, May 18th @ 7 pm • Danny Holt (piano) www.dannyholt.net Wednesday, May 19th @ 7 pm • Daria Binkowski (flute) & Kimberly Fitch (viola)

www.dariabinkowski.com | www.kimberlyviolist.com Thursday, May 20th @ 7pm • Margaret IrwinBrandon (clavichord, harpsichord, fortepiano & organ) • www.desertbaroque.

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annual funding from Congress to support its national program, which has been helping families since 1969.

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com/margaret-irwin-brandon Friday, May 21st @ 7pm All concerts are made available online for free, thanks to underwriting from the City of Desert Hot Springs, support from local businesses, and individual donors. In

non-pandemic times, cash donations are accepted at the door to each concert, directly supporting the concert series.

This season, contributions can be made online: www.

DHSclassicalconcerts. org/donate Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts has presented dozens of free community concerts In its seven seasons, throughout Desert Hot Springs, they are featuring performers from the Coachella Valley and the greater Los Angeles area, and even places farther afield such as Massachusetts, Washington, Wisconsin, Tennessee…and even Scotland, Canada and Argentina. The series plans to return to an entire season of live, in-person concerts in 2022. To learn more about Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts, visit: www.

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Sports Betting Soaring Nationwide

By Desert Star Staff Tennessee announced Tuesday that it’s the quickest state to reach $1 billion in sports wagers — just six months after launching sports betting in the state.

What’s happening in Tennessee is comparable to what’s been unfolding across the U.S. Here’s where other states’ sports wagers stood after six months of operations: • New Jersey (9 casinos): $928 million • Indiana (14 casinos): $794 million • Colorado (35 casinos): $670 million Colorado reached its first full year of sports betting earlier this week. The state recorded $2.3 billion in total

wagers in its first 12 months.

Twenty-six states and Washington, D.C., have legalized sports betting so far.

Six-month totals drop off a bit after the top four states.

Mississippi, for example, brought in around $194 million in the six months after it legalized in August 2018 — before the industry exploded the way it has in the last year.

Another factor: Tennessee only permits mobile sports betting, while Mississippi explicitly forbids mobile sports betting.

Despite the state-to-state nuances, there’s plenty of money to be made across the country. Goldman Sachs predicts that the sports betting market will be worth almost $40 billion by 2033.

Are You Prepared For The Big Question In COVID-Era Job Interview?

By Desert Star Staff For those who have lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prolonged downtime has brought new challenges about spending their time productively.

Marketing expert Vince Thompson says that scenario has created a whole new hiring dynamic. When employers begin interviewing again, they will scrutinize more than just the resume to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and initiative.

“One of the main questions employers will have for every job prospect will be, ‘What did you do to improve yourself personally and professionally, and others, during COVID?’ “ says Thompson (www.meltatl. com), founder and CEO of the marketing agency MELT and author of Build Brand You: How To Use Your College Experience

To Find And Win Your First Job. “That story you have to tell and sell is going to be the difference-maker in whether you land a new opportunity when we get to the other side of this crisis. It’s going to tell a potential employer everything they need to know about an individual. Did you feel sorry for yourself, did you binge watch TV, or did you learn a new skill and try to rebrand yourself for what will be a different and challenging job market?”

Thompson offers some insights about the postpandemic job market and how job seekers should approach it: • Younger generations can grow through the adversity.

Thompson says that for many people in their 20s and 30s, getting laid off during COVID and struggling to find work in a crowded market is a growing

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truckers to transport more fuel than usually allowed. On the company announced on Tuesday, the Environmental Tuesday that its corporate Protection Agency also website was experiencing a waived smog regulations on “temporary service disruption.” fuel sold in Pennsylvania, However, the firm added that Virginia, Maryland and the this disruption was “unrelated District of Columbia in a bid to the ransomware” and that to minimize disruptions. “we continue to make progress Before the latest on our system restart plan.” cyberattack, Colonial had a The pipeline in question patchy record on safety and comprises four ‘mainlines’ reliability. Then, last August, and several smaller ‘lateral it emerged that a rupture in lines,’ which branch of the one of its pipelines in North main Texas-New York route Carolina caused more than one to supply smaller terminals on million gallons of gasoline to be the Eastern Seaboard. With spilled – the worst in the state’s these lines running through history. That figure, arrived more than a dozen states, the at by Colonial, has since effects of the disruption were come under official scrutiny. immediately apparent. Traders In March, the scrambled to import fuel by Transportation Department’s tanker from Europe, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Biden administration invoked Materials Safety Administration emergency powers to allow (PHMSA) deemed that

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experience that will ultimately benefit them. “In the long term, it’ll be the best thing that ever happened to them,” Thompson says. “Before COVID, unemployment was virtually nonexistent. These kids had high expectations and wanted to be in leadership roles quickly, and if it didn’t work out, they jobhopped. Now I think they’ll insert some humility and patience into their job-seeking process.

They’ll develop an appreciation for a job and empathy for what others are going through. I think it’s going to be a wake-up call for the younger generations.”

• Employers are looking for people who can pivot.

“With competition fierce for jobs, you have very little time to get employers’ attention,” Thompson says. “You have to develop that hook in your story that sets you apart from other

candidates. And you have to remember that every employer is thinking differently about the world and their business model than they did 12 months ago.

So they want people who have proven their ability to grow and those with mental flexibility who can pivot quickly. What have you done during COVID, or learned during it, that applies to new ways of helping companies and their consumers?”

• Keep pushing professional development.

“Business leaders and economists see 2021 as a year of transition as industries undergo more changes,” Thompson says. “New opportunities will abound, and those who are proactive and stay on top of self-improvement practices, including upskilling, will prosper. In addition, employers will be looking

for soft skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving as well as tech-savvy.”

• Find and monetize your passion. “If you’ve always had a passion or a hobby that you can make appealing to others and monetize, now is the time,” Thompson says.

“Go online with it as a side gig while you look for a full-time job. Then, package and tell your story on social media, and weave it to potential employers.

That type of creativity, attitude and effort shown in your entrepreneurial pursuit could land you the full-time job.”

“There is no time to waste in getting up to speed with a rapidly changing job market,” Thompson says.

“Look at it this way: the best of you has yet to come.”

the continued operation of the pipeline system asis would “pose a pipeline integrity risk to public safety, property, or the environment,” noting that 272 incidents

had been reported along Colonial’s lines since 2000.

In one of the most significant of these incidents, a Colonial pipeline explosion killed one worker and spilled

4,400 barrels of gasoline into a pond in Alabama in 2016.

Later that year, an underground leak of over 7,000 barrels was discovered in the state.

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Big Pharma for implying annual Covid booster shots are crucial

By Desert Star Staff More than a dozen influential infectious disease and vaccine experts say the first round of jabs may offer enough protection against Covid-19, refuting Big Pharma’s claims that regular shots will “likely” be needed.

In a report on Thursday, Reuters quotes top infectious disease and vaccinedevelopment experts

saying that the first round of vaccination with vaccines against the original SARSCoV-2 virus and its variants may be adequate to offer enduring protection.

The scientists also expressed concern that it’s the pharmaceutical executives rather than health specialists who shape public expectations around booster shots.

IN APRIL, Pfizer CEO

Albert Bourla said that people would “likely” need a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of getting fully vaccinated, adding that yearly vaccinations would possibly be necessary.

The CEO of American vaccine manufacturer Moderna, Stephane Bancel, also said this week that a booster shot might be needed as early as this autumn.

“There is zero, and I mean zero, evidence to suggest that that is the case,” Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told Reuters. Frieden now leads the global public health initiative Resolve to Save Lives. He went on to say that it was “completely inappropriate” to state that people would need an annual booster “because we have no idea what the likelihood of that is.”

The World Health Organization has expressed a similar view. Kate O’Brien, director of the WHO’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, told the outlet that there was no data yet available “that would inform a decision about whether or not booster doses are needed.” However, she added that the WHO was forming a panel of experts to assess vaccine efficacy data and to recommend changes to vaccination programs if necessary.

Pfizer responded to the criticism, saying it expected that the boosters would be necessary “while the virus

was still circulating widely” – a situation that could change once the pandemic is brought under control.

The experts have also expressed concern that wealthy nations are rushing to get booster shots as early as this year would push poorer countries farther back along the queue, as they are already struggling to buy doses for their first round of jabs.

IN APRIL, the UN reported that low-income countries had received just 0.2% of all Covid-19 shots given to date.

Global spending on Covid-19 vaccines and booster shots could total $157 billion through 2025, says the US health-data firm IQVIA Holdings. Moderna, for example, has set a goal to produce three billion doses of vaccine by next year.

Ultimately, decisions on whether booster shots will be necessary “will best be made by public health experts, rather than CEOs of a company who may benefit financially,” said Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious diseases doctor at the University of California, San Francisco.

Sunnylands and DAP Health’s storytelling project raises awareness

By Desert Star Staff RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Sunnylands Center & Gardens and DAP Health are offering the public an audio and visual storytelling project that examines how shame – of one’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or financial status – can prevent people from accessing the health care they need.

The Health Equity Series, a video and six audio recordings, including a meditation by wellness expert Deepak Chopra, will be available for three weeks starting Wednesday, May 12, to guests visiting Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage.

Admission to the gardens is free. Guests may access the recordings by using their smartphones or other mobile devices to scan QR codes that have been printed on colorful signs placed throughout the nine acres of desert gardens.

“The serenity of Sunnylands Center & Gardens is the perfect setting to pause to consider that health equity is a pressing local and global concern,” says David Brinkman, DAP Health’s chief executive officer. “We believe that storytelling and story listening offers an opportunity to explore how ending poverty and stigma can help us truly transform our world.”

The project is the

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first in a new program at Sunnylands called STORY, said Michaeleen Gallagher, director of education and environmental programs at Sunnylands.

“STORY partners Sunnylands with community groups and nonprofits to amplify under-represented voices,” Gallagher said. “In the Health Equity Series, the story evolves as you walk through the gardens.

Utilizing text, images, and embedded QR codes, visitors can go deeper and deeper into the story at each stop.”

DAP Health’s caregivers and experts present the stories. In their own words, they help demystify terms like “health equity” and

“social determinants of health” in ways everyone can understand. Important themes include: • How shame can prevent anyone from accessing healthcare and other services they need.

• Racial equity is necessary for health equity.

• Healthcare networks must meet people where they are in their life journey.

• Discrimination against the poor, LGBTQ individuals and racial minorities increases the likelihood people will avoid essential care.

• It is possible to end poverty and discrimination in the Coachella Valley.

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Sunnylands Center & Gardens, at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, is open free of charge from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. In addition, the Health Equity Series will be available when Sunnylands is open from May 12 to May 30.

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 2, 2021 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Telephonic Hearing Instructions: The court will conduct hearing by only telephonic appearances. Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289100160 or Visit https://riversidecourts. webex.com/meet/paldeptps3webex, type in your name and click join meeting. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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Publish May 12, 14, 19, 2021. DSW21-2219 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RATED COMICS; RATED COMIC, 915 CROSSLEY RD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DANIEL – ALGAZI, 915 CROSSLEY RD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92264. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIEL AGAZI. OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 5, 2021.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202105562. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. DSW21-5078

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ESTHETICS BY ERICA, 74910 CHATEAU CIRCLE, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210. Riverside County. Full name of registrant ERICA NCOLE SPENCER, 74910 CHATEAU CIRCLE, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ERICA NICOLE SPENCER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 10, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202105817 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. DSW21-5074 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GWCONSULTANTSVCS,15500 BUBBLING WELLS RD SPC166, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant GINA-WEINSTEIN, 15500 BUBBLING WELLS RD SPC166, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed GINA WEINSTEIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 23, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202103481 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2021, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021. DSW21-2178

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remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $136,859.71 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

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times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, ww.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-6785.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 9462-6785, to find the date

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on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0373790 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 04/30/2021, 05/07/2021, 05/14/2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS D.R. CARPET CLEANING, 37395 STRATFORD STREET, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DOANE- -REYES, 37395 STRATFORD STREET, INDIO, CA 92203.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DOANE REYES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 01, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202104211 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021. DSW21-5068 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS UMAMI SEOUL, 67555 E PALM CANYON DR #A-105, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant KS USA, INC., 8 CANYON LAKE DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270/CAC2516812. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/10/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed TAE SEON KIM, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 08, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-20210420. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 DSW21-5066

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VACASTAY REAL ESTATE, 78115 CALLE ESTADO STE 203, LA QUINTA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOSE DOLORES ESPINOZA JR. 52674 PALAZO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOSE DOLORES ESPINOZA JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 12, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202105994 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND T. S . N o . : 9 4 6 2 - 6 7 8 5 T S G O rd e r N o . : PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 14, 21, 28, 200400431-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 625-216-003 NOTICE June 4, 2021. DSW21-5077 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/31/2005.

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AS SPEED WASH CAR DETAILING, PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. 32740 WHISPERING PALMS, CATHEDRAL CITY, IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE CALIFORNIA 92234. Riverside County. Full name OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU of registrant DARIO VILLA GRANADOS, 32740 SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default WHISPERING PALMS, CATHEDRAL PALMS, Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under CALIFORNIA 92234. Business is conducted by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/16/2005 as under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. Document No.: 2005-0205472, of Official Records I declare that all the information in this statement in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as California, executed by: DEANNA S. FOUNTAIN, true, information which he or she knows to be false, A MARRIED PERSON, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT is guilty of a crime) Signed DARIO VILLA GRANA- PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOS. This statement was filed with the County FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 11, 2021. Peter a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a R-202105905 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS association, savings association, or savings bank FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS authorized to do business in this state). All right, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED title and interest conveyed to and now held by it BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN said County and state, and as more fully described THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER Time: 05/25/2021 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW the bottom of the stairway to the building located at (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 The street PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 14, 21, 28, address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: June 4, 2021. DSW21-5076 74465 FAIRWAY DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- any incorrectness of the street address and other NESS AS K & C AUTO WORKS, 672 S PALM common designation, if any, shown herein. Said CANYON DR SUIT 2, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without Riverside County. Full name of registrant KION covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regardEDWARD THOMAS, 830 E ROSA PARKS, PALM ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the

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A Lawyer’s View of the Abatti U.S. Supreme Court Gambit

By David Osias There is an old expression that describes an effort to exaggerate or magnify the significance of a dispute – “You don’t need to make a federal case out of it.” That expression describes precisely the Abatti effort to engage the U.S. Supreme Court in a review of the California Appellate Court decision that completely rejected the notion that landowning farmers in the Imperial Valley own a water right that runs with their land. Under applicable law, they have a protected right to water service from the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) that runs with their land, the same right as domestic, municipal, industrial and other landowners in the Imperial Valley.

The dispute between Abatti and the IID could not be more parochial. It is a fight to determine how a finite volume of Colorado River water should be equitably shared among all the water users who have a right to service in the Imperial Valley. The answer to that question is found entirely within California state law, specifically in the Water Code that sets the governing parameters for irrigation districts, and in the legislative and judicial history of California water rights. The answer is also specific to the facts of Imperial Valley. There is no statewide or national

relevance to the balancing of equities required to meet the Water Code mandate that a limited water supply be equitably divided by an irrigation district among all those with a right to service.

Abatti asserts that he owns a water right that warrants federal law protection. His request to the U.S. Supreme Court succinctly states: “The issue in this case is whether farmers in the Imperial Valley have federal protected water rights.” The answer is “no, they do not.” They have no water rights of any kind, and there is nothing for federal law to protect. The California Appellate Court correctly concluded that: “The foregoing authorities reflect that irrigating landowners like Abatti possess an equitable and beneficial interest in the District’s appropriative water rights that is appurtenant to their lands and consists of a right to service.” The water rights are solely and exclusively owned by the IID. The Appellate Court so concluded, and so has the U.S. Supreme Court in the determinative litigation over Colorado River water rights.

Arizona v. California is the pre-eminent U.S. Supreme Court decision determining the water rights of seven states to the Colorado River, as well as the water rights of Native American tribes and the special water rights known as Present Perfected Rights (PPR), which are specifically recognized and protected by the Boulder Canyon Project Act. The Project Act authorized the construction of Hoover Dam, Imperial Dam, and the All-American Canal (AAC).

After a sequence of decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court following its initial decision in 1963, the Supreme Court

created a supplemental decree in 1979 which identified all the owners of PPRs in each state, along with their PPR volume (amount or formula) and priority date. In the words of the Supreme Court in 1979, “… a supplemental decree is granted and that said present perfected rights in each State and their priority dates are determined to be as set forth below.” Water districts, municipalities, businesses and farmers (in the name of the owners as of the priority date) are included in the list of identified PPR holders. For example, the City of Needles, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and “Conger” are each specifically identified as owning a PPR of 1500, 1260 and 1.0 acre-feet of diversions annually with priority dates of 1885, 1886 and 1921, respectively. Although Abatti informs the Supreme Court that Abatti’s family “has been farming in the Imperial Valley for over 100 years,” there is no PPR in the name of Abatti, any Abatti predecessor, or in the name of any other past or present farmer in the Imperial Valley. The only identified owner of a PPR for land within the IID service territory within the Imperial Valley is the IID. Unlike elsewhere, no farmer or landowner in the Imperial Valley is identified as owning a PPR. The ownership of the PPR is central to understanding the 1980 Bryant v Yellen U.S. Supreme Court decision relied upon extensively by Abatti.

Bryant involved litigation between the United States and the IID over whether IID was prohibited by the Reclamation Act from delivering water to farms larger than 160 acres.

The Reclamation Act had no such prohibition for other water uses like cities or industry, and

Dentists: It’s OK to See Us

By Desert Star Staff A year ago, scheduling a dental appointment might have been the furthest thing from people’s minds as the pandemic unfolded. But with many residents and providers now vaccinated, Wisconsin residents are urged to get caught up on care.

The Wisconsin Dental Association recommends now is an excellent time to check in with your dentist if COVID-19 delayed regular visits.

Dr. Paula Crum, president of the Association, said routine mask-wearing could lead to a dry mouth, which leads to plaque build-up while enhancing the risk for cavities and gum disease.

“The other thing that we’ve seen increases in is the stress in our patients, a lot more tooth-grinding that’s www.desertstarweekly.com

happening, which has caused an increase in fractures of teeth,” Crum explained.

Crum, a periodontist in Green Bay, said that anyone still nervous about going to the dentist should know the industry has long prioritized infection control. She said offices had taken further steps to protect patients and staff.

The state has a program where dentists donate their time for free services to qualifying individuals for those who can’t afford care.

The program is geared for those on a limited income linked to a permanent disability, chronic illness, or advanced age.

Meanwhile, Crum noted her group is calling on the Legislature to increase Medicaid reimbursements with dentists seeing more patients

no other water users were involved in the litigation. No issues about sharing water among different water users was before the Supreme Court.

The issue for the Supreme Court was whether the IID was subject to the Reclamation Act prohibition against the delivery of irrigation water to farms larger than 160 acres because Hoover Dam, Imperial Dam, and the AAC were built as Reclamation projects.

The Supreme Court had to wrestle with the question of whether the Reclamation Act was inconsistent with the more specific Boulder Canyon Project Act authorizing the Reclamation projects. If inconsistent, the 160-acre limit would not be applicable.

The Supreme Court held that because the Project Act required that PPRs be left unimpaired, the 160-acre limit was inapplicable to owners of PPRs, and thus the IID, as a PPR owner, was allowed to make deliveries to farms larger than 160 acres. The Supreme Court expressly found that PPRs were based on state law, and under California law, there was no acreage limitation, and thus none could be imposed. The Bryant decision expressly recognized a continuing, appurtenant right to service from the IID for the farmers despite the size of their farms, but nothing more.

There is nothing in the decision contravening the IID’s exclusive ownership of the applicable PPR, nor anything about how such PPR should be shared among allowed PPR uses for domestic, farming, municipal and industrial purposes.

Interestingly, and without Abatti bringing this to the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court, Abatti had asserted a state law-based water

low that it’s very difficult to see these patients,” Crum stated.

Democratic Gov. Tony enrolled in that program.

Evers and the Republican“One of the big problems controlled Legislature remain with the lack of providers is that far apart on broader Medicaid the reimbursement rates are so issues, including whether

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right claim in the California litigation. As noted by the Appellate Court in its decision, Abatti contended that the farmers held pre-1914 state law-based appropriative water rights. The Appellate Court found that “Abatti identifies no evidence that would support a finding that farmers in the District possess pre-1914 water rights.”

In a request for a rehearing to the Appellate Court, Abatti expressly retreated from his claim of ownership of state lawbased water rights. In denying the request for rehearing, the Appellate Court stated: “Abatti stated in his combined brief that ‘the [District’s] [f] armers have pre-1914 water rights,’ but explained in a petition for rehearing that he is asserting an interest in the District’s water rights, not legal title to pre-1914 rights.

We accept the clarification.”

The Appellate Court thus deleted the no-longer-needed language rejecting the Abatti claim of water rights ownership from its published decision.

Inconsistent with that position, Abatti now seeks U.S. Supreme Court protection of this fictional water right.

Despite a vigorous and uncompromising Abatti effort to gain control over IID’s water rights in order to control the rules for sharing available water, there is no need for U.S. Supreme Court involvement and no merit to the claim of Abatti water rights ownership.

David Osias is a partner at the law firm of Allen Matkins, has been a water lawyer for over 40 years, and was appellate amicus counsel for the Imperial Valley Coalition for the Fair Sharing of Water in the Abatti litigation.

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to accept federal expansion money. However, it’s unclear if those differences will impact any efforts in Madison to boost reimbursement rates.

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CA Ranks No. 1 Among States That Lost the Most Tree Cover

By Desert Star Staff America is going bald due to the rapid loss of tree cover. In addition, increased deforestation during the pandemic and a record 2020 wildfire season gave Uncle Sam one heck of a haircut.

Except that haircut looks pretty uneven, as some states have lost more trees than others over the years. So which states are less green than they used to be?

LawnStarter ranked 2021’s

States That Lost the Most Tree Cover by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on eight key metrics. Specifically, we looked at the latest annual rate of loss, as well as 1-, 5-, and 10-year comparisons.

How does California stack up?

California’s Rank for Some Key Metrics (1 = Biggest Loss of Tree Cover) • Percentage of Tree Cover Loss in 2020 - 1st

• 1-Year Difference in Percentage of Tree Cover Lost (2020 vs. 2019) - 1st • 5-Year Difference in Percentage of Tree Cover Lost (2020 vs. 2016) - 1st 10-Year Difference in Percentage of Tree Cover Lost (2020 vs. 2011) - 1st Our full ranking and analysis can be found here: https://www.lawnstarter. com/blog/studies/stateslost-most-tree-cover/

TaylorMade Golf Sold for Record $1.7B

By Desert Star Staff Centroid Investment Partners, a South Koreabased private equity firm,

acquired TaylorMade Golf for $1.7 billion, the largest acquisition ever in the golf goods industry.

“The industry is currently experiencing high demand, increased participation with strong long-term opportunities

around the world,” said Centroid CEO Jinhyeok Jeong.

New York-based KPS Capital Partners, TaylorMade’s previous owner, acquired the company from Adidas in May 2017 for $425 million.

TaylorMade, known for its innovation of metal drivers, has become a leading brand in the $80 billion global golf industry since its debut in 1979, endorsed by superstars like Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, and Rory McIlroy.

The company became a

hot commodity when it was placed on the market, and Centroid outbid four other groups of global strategic and financial investors.

Centroid is bullish on golf.

In March, the firm completed its $170.7 million acquisition of the prestigious South Springs Country Club.

The deal marked one of the most expensive golf course sales in South Korea, the thirdlargest golf market in the world behind the U.S. and Japan.

Media-Literacy Bill Headed to Gov. Polis’ Desk

By Desert Star Staff A bill designed to help Colorado students learn how to critically evaluate what they see and hear in today’s digital media landscape has cleared the Colorado General Assembly.

House Bill 1103 will create an online medialiteracy resource bank, managed by the Colorado Department of Education, that schools can tap to help kids identify the difference between factual information, misinformation and opinion.

Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, said misinformation and disinformation are growing problems.

“People really do need the skills to look at TV commentaries, the social media posts, and know how to decide whether what they’re seeing has some truth to it or not,” Roberts contended.

House Bill 1103 will implement recommendations from a Media Literacy Advisory Committee report, which

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concluded students need tools to navigate a media environment where anyone can produce, publish, and share information globally.

Opponents objected to creating a state-sanctioned information hub, calling it a governmental intrusion on free speech. The bill, as amended, allows public input on materials that should be added or removed from the bank.

The measure also leaves it up to school districts and charter schools to decide whether to incorporate materials from the resource bank into their curriculums.

Roberts agreed most people would object if the materials were partisan or designed to indoctrinate students in any way.

“But you’re talking about teaching critical thinking,” Roberts observed. “And if it doesn’t turn out to be the case, this all should be reviewed. And I’m sure that parents will be paying close attention.”

The Media Literacy Advisory Committee’s report

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