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HaKotel HaMa’aravi Trump becomes first sitting US President to visit Jerusalem’s Western Wall and pray.

By Desert Star Staff Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Trump’s first overseas trip began in Saudi Arabia, and will also take him

to the Vatican, Brussels and the G7 summit in Sicily.

Trump arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday morning, and was greeted as a “good friend”

by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Later in the day, in Jerusalem,

By Pamela Price Here is the desert’s most delicious opportunity, according to the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, “try a new restaurant, eat something and dine out at a local favorite.”

With that advice at the tip of your tongue, take seriously these dates, June 2-11, this, simply stated, means the ten agreeable days of dining during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. A rainbow of restaurants from Palm Springs to Indio with Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Desert Hot Springs collectively promoting fixed price menus at lunch ($15/$20/$25) and at dinner ($29/$39/$49). Palm

Springs is in the lead with 49 participating restaurants from Alicante, the Broken Yolk Café and Copley’s on Palm Canyon to Desert Hot Springs with just one, Essence of Two Bunch Palms. Visit DineGPS.com for menus and reservations.

Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet dinner for two at Melange at the Chateau at Lake La Quinta or a filet mignon done right at The Steakhouse at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, this ten-day dining drama is on target.

The range international restaurants with lunch and dinner menus include Mikado Japanese Steakhouse at JW Marriott Desert Springs

he placed his hand on the Western Wall and prayed at the site, in a historic first when it comes to US presidents.

Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have all visited the sacred

site, but in their capacity as private citizens or candidates for the highest office in the US. Trump is the first president to do so while in office.

Trump prayed and placed a small paper note in a crevice in the ancient wall,

per tradition. Afterward, he and First Lady Melania Trump toured the nearby Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Christians believe Christ was buried after his crucifixion.

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Dr. Mark Williams and Kathy Schriefer. Photo by Pat Krause

Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast

Honorees Jeff and Hillary Whittington with children Brynley and Ryland with Mike Thompson-LGBT Community Ctr Director. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast was held on May 19th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. It took a large venue to hold all the people attending.

Approximately 900 people ate a breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, eggs, fried potatoes, rolls, orange Juice and Coffee. All proceeds from this event benefit local youth through the Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs and LGBT Youth related programs.

They raised over $22,000 dollars last year and were hoping to break the bank

with over $25,000 this year.

This breakfast is as well as an awards ceremony for people that show leader ship in the community and civil rights movements. The excellent Youth, Angela Olivares was the Harvey B. Milk prominent Student of the Year and was as well a featured speaker who spoke about how her life would have been so different if she had not had the support of so many people.

Activism and Volunteering are her two favorite past times.

A video was shown about Harvey Milk during his time in

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Office and the programs he led that changed the world.

The Harvey B. Milk Hero of the Year Award went to Jeff and Hillary Whittington. They were also featured speakers, and a video were shown about Ryland Whittington who was born deaf. Ryland got Cochlear implants that allowed him to hear and speak. Ryland was born a female but insisted at an early age that he was a boy who led his parents on a journey of discovery. They knew when Ryland was just 5 that he was a trans gender child.

Many children know they

are a different gender at the tender age of 3,4 and 5.

Keisha D was the entertainer again this year.

She sang, Rise Up, with her pianist Charlie Creasey.

She got a standing ovation after her song. A video was shown sharing the photos of many women who have been instrumental in the fight for diversity of and racial equality. The next award was the Harvey B. Milk Leadership Award. DeeDee Wilson spoke about the amazing life of this woman who has been a leader most of her life for equality.

That award was given to Ruth

Human Health Initiative Fundraiser

Cruz A Lefebre, Jason Tate, Francine De Anda and Franscisco De Anda. Photo by Pat Krause

Donna Sturgeon, Bruce Boisvert and Kathy Louis.

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause Human Health Initiative held a Kickoff fundraiser for this brand new idea in healthy living that should start with our young students. Jason Tate is the founder of this fresh organization that feels health, and nutrition should start in high school. There is no more Home Ec where kids learn to cook and learn about self-care and reliability about what they eat. They can’t be self-sufficient without some of this knowledge. The event was held at the beautiful home of Bruce Boisbvert.

Kids nowadays don’t know how to fend for themselves food wise and rely on junk food, Microwave foods and restaurants to survive eating. Tate said that knowing what you eat and how it works in your body like digestion of foods is

Two of his students spoke to the guests about what they have learned and how important it is to them.

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important to know. How to read food labels and that there are different types of calories. Tate said that when it says fat free, it really isn’t and that is where knowledge is important. Kids need to learn this to have a healthy life in the future. A way to stop illnesses like diabetes and even depression.

The health for the nation is going south because of the way we eat and diet.

There is more they need to know like meditation, going out to exercise, like taking off your shoes and feeling the grass beneath your feet. People and kids spend most of the day sitting, either at their computer or on their phones. His mission is to prevent and reverse dietary and lifestyle-related diseases worldwide through education and Awareness.

They feel very grateful to be in the Indio school and have Mr. Tate as their teacher. It enlightens them to be better in

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Advisor of the Year Award was given to Karina Boltzar-Duran from Rancho Mirage High School. Harvey Milk Day Proclamations were many. Over 20 local political leaders, policemen and sheriffs filled the stage.

There were many others on stage to speak about diversity of and civil rights.

This breakfast brought a lot of parents and children who have found out they are of a different gender than their birth. They know that Harvey B. Milk changed a lot of things that make their lives easier. life, and they know if they eat and behave in a not healthy manner, they will not function to their highest ability. Those students were Cruz A Lefebre and Francine De Anda. The father of Francine, Fransciso De Anda, spoke about raising kids today to be pro-active in the way they eat and live so they can enjoy a long and healthy life. Tate feels this should be in every school around the U.S. and the world with the cost of health care rising all the time. He continues to learn by going to seminars and conversing with doctors, so he can be more effective with his students.

This is such a needed concept, and he hopes it will continue to grow and enlighten not only his students but their parents as well.

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Recipe For Reasonable Rules

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL One important board responsibility is to adopt and enforce community rules. Developers, when creating common interest communities, provide CC&Rs and Bylaws (usually boilerplate), but typically do not create rules. So, it is up to the volunteer boards to create necessary and reasonable rules for their communities.

Rules can cover many important topics, such as parking, community room use or architectural and landscaping standards.

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Rules should be tailored to the needs of each community. However, the Civil Code does require each association to have certain rules. These required rules are: Internal dispute resolution procedures, election rules, delinquency enforcement policies, architectural modification application rules, and a schedule of fines.

Rules must be written, per Civil Code 4350(a). From time to time, an association will describe to me “house rules” but cannot point to any place where the particular rule is written. Unwritten rules are traditions, not “rules,” and are unenforceable. Also, rules must be adopted per the process in Civil Code 4360.

Keep it simple. Draft rules in straightforward language.

Rules should be clear and concise. Avoid overly complex rules, because most likely the manager, board and homeowners will not remember all the technicalities in a complicated rule set.

Consider starting each rule section with a positive introductory statement.

Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the purpose of the rules makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance by the residents. People do not like being told “because I said so”, regardless of age, and explaining the importance of the rules shows respect.

Avoid having separate rules for kids. Rules cannot single out children for treatment different than adults, because that violates current Fair Housing laws. Some day, hopefully the law will allow reasonable safety standards to be applied to children, but presently, the law does not. For example, do not ban children skateboarding in hallways, just ban skateboarding in the hallways.

Some broad terms are acceptable. It is unnecessary to try to define every possible

issue, or manner of nonneighborly behavior. Using words such as “reasonable” and “nuisance” are ok.

Let the lawyer have a peek. Before publishing the proposed rule change to the members, send it to the association attorney for a brief review. Attorneys are trained to draft and edit documents, and may spot legal problems with a proposed rule.

Check the other governing documents. Make sure the rules are consistent with the CC&Rs and bylaws.

Per Civil Code 4205, rules may not contradict the bylaws and CC&Rs, unless something in the CC&Rs or bylaws violates current law – then the rules can follow the law.

When considering a proposed possible new rule, make sure the issue is something the board is willing to enforce. Some issues are difficult to enforce, and it is better not to have a rule than to have one which is not enforced.

When establishing or updating the association schedule of fines, remember that the same fine amount may not work for each type of rule violation. Fines should deter but not be punitive.

If, at the board meeting to formally adopt a rule change, a significant number of members oppose the rule, consider restarting the process and modifying the proposed change.

Successful communities adopt and reasonably enforce necessary, clear, and reasonable rules.

By Janice Gough EightySeven.Five percent (87.5%) of firms filing for bankruptcy worldwide in the first quarter of 2016 were U.S. firms. This percentage equates to Ten times greater than the default rate facing riskier economics in emerging markets.

As corporations with marginal debt look to stay alive, they must refinance their current debt as maturing obligations come due. Long term debt will require higher interest rates. Interest rates are climbing by 25 basis points as Federal Reserve Chairman, Janet Yellen has proposed two more possible increases in interest rates this year. Long term debt tends to be more expensive forcing bankruptcies to accelerate.

Maturity dates on marginal debt are also trimmed when investment opportunities are less productive. Corporation leverage is at a twelve-year high and, perhaps, more worrisome. growing numbers of companies (one-third globally) are failing to generate high enough returns on investments to cover their cost of funding. As these dynamics take place, corporate bankruptcy is more likely.

This captures the essence of the deflationary dilemma, causing the crumbling of the greater economy. Revenue streams will be too skimpy to cover debt costs, setting the stage for painful adjustments.

It is not rocket science, simply put, customers will

not have the money to spend and we will see more businesses fold. As inflation increases, the percentage of goods and services that can be purchased with the same amount of money decreases.

Consumer confidence is psychological but can have a real impact on any economy.

Americans’ lack of cash is reflected in the growing surge of consumer bankruptcy filings.

In the past year, they have climbed by 5% with January reports showing 52,421 filings.

Credit card companies are reporting 30% increases in charge offs over last year.

Another indicator show auto loan delinquencies growing to 6%, which is higher than the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

Auto dealers have increased incentives for new cars to as high as $3600, a $500 increase over prior year, cutting profits to move product!

Current inflation is at 2%. Inflation reduces real wages, which means that the cost of goods and services will increase while your pay will be stagnant.

We could see a recession declared soon. Economic recession is a period of general economic decline and is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. Generally, a recession is less severe than a depression. The blame for a recession generally falls on the federal leadership, often either the president himself, the head of the Federal Reserve, or the entire administration. For most investors, I believe it is time to

back away from the market.

History tells us that if the Price of a Stock to the company’s earnings per share must be in the range of 10 times before a recovery occurs. The Standard & Poor’s 500 is currently 25.19 % with P/E s as high as 30 for the overall market. Investments in the broader market have never worked with P/E ratios are 20 or higher.

Time to bunker down and make sure your money is Safe.

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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Keep Your Cool This Summer with These Organization Tips

By Desert Star Staff Summer is often associated with lazy days spent picnicking and swimming, but most of us know that these months are often the most actionpacked, making organization as important as ever.

To keep it all together this summer, consider the following tips and tricks.

Mix it Up: Spend less time in the trenches of your closet and dresser drawers.

Take an hour to move all your favorite summer clothing and accessories to the most accessible places in your closet, so getting dressed is simple all season long. Move items to the back that you won’t need or want to see for a while, so they don’t get in your way. Bye-bye heavy wool sweaters, hello short sleeve button-ups and sundresses!

You are likely invited to many social gatherings

this summer. Whether it’s a garden party celebrating a marriage or a luau celebrating a birthday, take this opportunity to crosscheck your calendar with your closet, doing a quick inventory to ensure you have the items you need for all the festivities of summer.

Write it Down: Don’t commit important dates to memory. Commit them to paper. You may already have a wall or desk planner, but you are on the -go a lot, so keep a planner with you at all times to track appointments, flight times, gift registries and other critical information. Writing things down is not only useful, it gives you a way of looking back and remembering all the summer fun you had long after the season has ended.

To get this habit to work for you, choose a planner that matches your needs and suits your style. For example, the floral planners from AT-

A-GLANCE are evocative of summer, and are not only functional, but make a nice accessory. They come in sizes ranging from pocket to extra-large, and are offered in various formats, including daily, weekly and monthly.

Rev Your Engine Hitting the road this summer? Whether you are traveling near or far, you’ll want to make sure your car is as ready as you are. If you aren’t comfortable performing the inspection yourself, take it into the shop. They will ensure you have proper air pressure in your tires and enough windshield wiper fluid, coolant, brake fluid and oil, among other tests and measures.

You can prep your car, too, for summer fun and adventure. Toss a blanket in the trunk for the season in case of spontaneous picnicking. Pack games, books and other distractions, and

a cooler full of snacks and water for longer car trips.

It can be easy to let adventure stand in the way of organization. But nothing ruins

summer fun quite as quickly as forgetting where you want to be. Keep your home, your car and yourself organized all summer long. StatePoint

Express Your Casual Side: “Whether you’re looking to take the Bohemian style to the next level or you love a cool and sporty outfit, there are so many ways to pull off a casual look this season -- plus plenty of footwear to choose from,” says Moeller.

Cropped jeans, short sleeve cotton dresses and graphic t-shirts can all be complemented by the latest in outdoor-inspired sandals, sneakers and slides.

Get Comfortable: Selecting pretty and elegant fashion options doesn’t have to translate to swollen and sore feet at the end of the day! In fact, footwear manufacturers have created clever ways to deliver more comfortable choices. Consider this: • Block heels and wedges are on trend, easy to wear and easy to walk in!

• Popular materials, such as velvet and suede,

are comfortable and soft to the touch.

• Hidden construction features, such as zippers on the back and Velcro strapping, make a shoe easier to slip on -- rather than a closure that isn’t designed to “give” when placing over the foot.

“How you define femininity and stay casual and comfortable is an individual choice. This season’s fashion footwear choices cover all the bases,” says Moeller.

To find footwear for any occasion this spring, check out Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse. With more than 80 locations from coast to coast, they offer high fashion styles from top designer and name brands that meet today’s current trends.

Visit offbroadwayshoes. com for more information on how to venture into the warm weather in style.

With so many styles trending right now, it’s easy for anyone to feel great while wearing the latest fashions. StatePoint

simply appreciate music.

Sample different musical styles and broaden your horizons by attending live concerts and shows.

• Play name that tune.

In the car with the radio playing? Play “Name that

Seasonal Tips for Warm Weather Fashions

By Desert Star Staff From cool and casual to feminine and expressive, the newest trends in apparel and shoes are giving women the

tools to express themselves through fashion this season.

Unabashedly girly shades, such as pinks and blushes are dominating the landscape,

while creative construction and soft materials offer a variety of comfortable options for all occasions and lifestyles.

Brittany Moeller, women’s buyer for shoe retailer Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, shares some tips on how to wear the latest trends during the warm weather months.

Embrace Your Feminine Side: Floaty, floral dresses, lace patterns and new blush shades are all trending this season, empowering women to express themselves through feminine details with the utmost confidence. Embroidery and crochet designs can be found on everything from shoes to jeans, as well as jackets, blouses and t-shirts, which is a subtle nod to inspirational throwback styles.

Not convinced blush is your color? Not to worry: Neutrals, creams and tans also provide a sophisticated color palette to work with this season.

By Desert Star Staff The benefits of music education are endless. Studies have associated music education with higher test scores, improved concentration and more. But if you are a parent, you probably know how it goes: many children will begin a music program with enthusiasm, only to complain about practicing a short time later, sometimes even asking to quit.

Music should never be a chore, however. In honor of Make Music Day, celebrated June 21st, here are tips for parents to incorporate music

into their family routine in ways that are fun and positive.

• Plan a music night.

Create an evening where all activities revolve around music. Take turns at the karaoke machine. Play a music-themed trivia game.

Hold a family concert night or talent show where everyone gets a chance to perform.

Sing instead of speak.

Watch a favorite musical.

• Take a class together.

You can inspire by example by taking a music class with your child. You don’t necessarily need to find a class designed for parents and

kids, although there are plenty of such classes available.

• Use new tools and tech. New tools can be used at home to make music fun. For example, Casio keyboards feature a Dance Music Mode, which divides the piano keyboard into different instrument sections, like drums, bass and more.

Fifty built-in styles, as well as familiar effects like stutter and filter, make it easy and fun for anyone to create and remix dance music. To learn more, visit casiomusicgear.com.

• Attend a live performance. Take time to

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Tune.” Keep a running tally of who knows the most songs.

By making music fun, your children will be more likely to reap the benefits of making and enjoying music their entire lives. StatePoint

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Natural Ways to Support Infant Health During Pregnancy

By Desert Star Staff In the last 10 years, scientists have learned that having enough beneficial gut bacteria is a critical component of overall health.

Now, research shows that ensuring newborns have sufficient exposure to probiotic bacteria during infancy and early childhood can give them a head start on lifelong wellness.

What makes bacteria so important? Well, with nearly 80 percent of the immune system residing in the gut, a healthy microbial makeup from birth is essential for proper immune system development and optimal digestive, metabolic, and brain function.

When looking to encourage a healthy infant microbiome (AKA the array of bacteria and microorganisms in the body), science tells us that the mother’s gut health is key.

Here’s how it works: during pregnancy, babies are exposed to their mother’s bacteria in the placenta, which harbors a variety of microbes. A baby’s immune

system begins to develop just after birth, during which a mother passes on her beneficial bacteria to her child (often termed “seeding the microbiome”) as he or she passes through the vaginal canal and partakes in breast milk and skin-to-skin contact.

Then, through an interactive connection between host cells and the baby’s brand new gut microbiome (inherited directly from the mother), helpful microorganisms selectively colonize the gut and participate in the maintenance and promotion of the child’s immune system.

Expecting and nursing mothers can be proactive by ensuring their gut health is in tip-top condition, since the microbes they pass on to their infant can help establish a solid foundation for lifelong health.

In addition to directly replenishing their good bacteria, moms should do their best to stay well-rested and properly hydrated while paying close attention to their diet. Focusing on getting proper prenatal nutrition in

the form of whole and plantbased foods, especially those rich in prebiotic fiber is important. It’s also helpful to be mindful of factors that deplete good bacteria, like antimicrobials, stress, environmental toxins and exposure to unnecessary antibiotics.

Many doctors, midwives and other experts are touting the health benefits of one supplement for expecting and new mothers believed to increase a child’s chances for a healthy start at life: probiotics.

“As a mom, the best gift you can give your baby is a healthy microbiome,” says Jamie Morea, cofounder of Hyperbiotics, a company that specializes in probiotic supplements and has developed the first probiotic formula designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Hyperbiotics PRO-Moms includes time-release delivery for enhanced effectiveness, ensuring the living organisms survive stomach acids to colonize within the gut.

Not only can probiotics

help with digestive discomfort during pregnancy, but an effective supplement can repopulate a mother’s system and help ensure she is passing on the best and most beneficial bacteria to her children.

To learn more about how to support optimal gut health for moms and babies, visit hyperbiotics.com or join

the conversation on social media at #followyourgut.

Because gut and microbial health have an overwhelming impact on lifelong wellness, tending to it while expecting is one of the most important things to consider for mothersto-be in order to properly pave the path of health for little ones. StatePoint

waiver. Jennings estimates that many seniors’ out of pocket costs could more than double.

Supporters of the AHCA say it will reduce the deficit and give people more freedom by eliminating the government mandate to buy insurance.

Jennings suggests that Senators Flake and McCain try to improve Obamacare rather than replacing it wholesale with a bill that could cost tens of millions of people to lose health insurance.

“This is a bad piece of legislation,” he adds. “We’d like to see the Senate start from scratch and come up

with something that is more fair and does a better job of holding down costs.”

Statistics show that 39 percent of Arizonans ages 50 to 64 have a pre-existing condition. If the state requests a waiver, the AHCA would allow insurance companies to charge those people much higher premiums. Some of them would be funneled into high-risk pools and offered premium assistance, but critics say the funding for the high-risk pools is gravely insufficient, and would price many people out of the health insurance market.

Arizona Senior Advocates Assail Republican Health Care Plan

the Congressional Budget Office, senior advocates in Arizona are slamming it as unfair and unaffordable.

AARP recently sent a letter to every U.S. Senator claiming that the American Health Care Act, or AHCA, would cause huge premium spikes because it no longer forces insurance companies to take a person’s ability to pay into account when setting rates.

Stephen Jennings, the associate state director at AARP Arizona, says the AHCA benefits corporations more than it helps everyday citizens.

“It gives tax breaks to big drug and health insurance companies, and allows health insurance companies to overcharge older Americans thousands of dollars a year,” he says. “It shortens the life of Medicare, leaving the door open to benefit cuts and Medicare vouchers.”

The bill would allow insurance companies to charge adults between the ages of 50 and 64 five times as much as younger people, and more than that if the state seeks a

Israel claimed all of Jerusalem in 1967 and proclaimed it the capital in 1980. The US has not formally recognized that claim.

One of Trump’s campaign promises was to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, which he called “the eternal capital of the Jewish nation.”

However, his administration has been in no rush to do so.

The Western Wall, known in Hebrew as HaKotel HaMa’aravi, is part of the retaining wall around Temple Mount, a structure built

by King Herod the Great over 2,000 years ago. The temple built upon it was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. Today, the mount is home to two mosques, Al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock, while the Western Wall is the closest location to the former temple where Jews are allowed to pray.

The AARP estimates that some people with pre-existing conditions could see premiums rise to $25,000 per year under the A.H.C.A. (AARP)

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Monday’s visit was tricky in diplomatic terms. The US does not officially recognize Old Jerusalem as part of Israel, as that portion of the city is located beyond the 1949 armistice line that effectively partitioned the old Palestine Mandate between Israel and territories annexed

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A pint a day keeps the doctor away Research proves moderate drinking is good for you

By Desert Star Staff Drinking alcohol within recommended limits could be better for you than not drinking at all when it comes to avoiding heart disease, new research has found.

Consuming within the recommended limits of around one-and-a-half bottles of wine or seven regular-strength lagers per week could lower your risk of getting certain heart diseases.Researchers at the University of Cambridge

and University College London analyzed data from almost 2 million people in the UK, and found that those who do not drink at all, or who drink heavy doses, are more likely to be affected by seven types of heart condition – including strokes and heart attacks – than moderate drinkers.

Lead researcher Steven Bell told the Independent that the findings, however, are not a reason for teetotalers to take up drinking, as there are

By Desert Star Staff Low-income families in Arkansas have seen significant improvements in health care under the state’s expanded Medicaid program, but proposed changes could put those gains in jeopardy.

A new study says states, including Arkansas, that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act have had greater access to care and better health outcomes, compared to states such as Texas that chose not to expand the program.

Study co-author, Benjamin Sommers, associate professor of health policy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says researchers found under Medicaid expansion, low-income adults came out way ahead.

“The coverage rates went way up in Arkansas and Kentucky,” he points out.

“They went up by a little bit in Texas, but not nearly as much.

And that this coverage really led to dramatic changes in a variety of different ways as to the types of medical care that people were getting.”

Sommers says in Arkansas, Medicaid has cut the uninsured rate by more than 20 percent, significantly increased the number of patients with a regular source of care and has more Arkansans saying their health is excellent.

But policy changes under consideration in Little Rock and Washington could erode those gains.

Marquita Little, health policy director with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, says state officials have proposed a plan to cut Medicaid enrollees, despite what she sees as pockets of poverty with an overwhelming need for expanded coverage.

“Chronic illnesses and poor health outcomes really disproportionately affect the rural counties, where access tends to be much more limited,” she states. “So, that certainly would have a major impact, and really impede some progress that we are making in our state.”

Little worries that proposed changes to the ACA could make health

played a role in a person’s overall wellbeing, which was also seen to reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

“But some people would say these people just tend to be more healthy and socially engaged, and that’s leading to lower levels of different types of heart disease than the drinking itself,” he said.

The study, which examined the correlation between data on people’s alcohol consumption and 12 heart conditions, adds to previous scientific claims that moderate alcohol intake can be help decrease the chance of heart disease.The research, however, is “larger than all previous studies when pooled together” and representative other ways to reduce the risk of developing heart conditions, of the “general population.”

According to the findings, such as a healthy diet. people who consume no According to Bell, a alcohol at all are more likely biological reason for the findings, which were published to suffer unstable angina, heart attack, sudden coronary in the British Medical Journal death, heart failure, stroke (BMJ), could be that alcohol caused by loss of blood reduces inflammation in people who drink moderately, flow, abdominal aneurysm and peripheral arterial while also boosting their disease compared to those ‘good’ cholesterol levels. who drink moderately.

However, Bell added that Non-drinking, however, alcohol’s quality of making seemed to have no impact on people more sociable also

conditions like cardiac arrest and brain attack, or what is known as ‘mini-stroke’.

James Nicholls, director of research and policy development at Alcohol Research UK, said the study added “important” evidence to the subject.

“A particular strength of this study is that, because of the numbers involved, the researchers are able to separate out different risks for different heart conditions,” he said.

“The idea that ‘alcohol is good for the heart’ overlooks the fact that there are a wide range of heart conditions and that, knowing what we do about the biological effects of alcohol, the effect of drinking on these conditions should vary,” Nicholls added.

“This study confirms that alcohol produces different patterns of risk, depending whether we are looking at, say, myocardial infarction or angina.”

The research findings have also been welcomed by Harvard Medical School and John Hopkins Public School of Health in the US, as they claim it paves the way for future collection of bulk data that would lead to “reliable, and unbiased findings.”

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State and federal proposals to cut Medicaid have many low-income Arkansas families concerned about losing access to affordable health care. (GettyImages) insurance too expensive for some Arkansans.

Sommers agrees, and maintains its proposed replacement, the American Health Care Plan, could stymie health care progress in the state.

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“Any change by state or federal policymakers that would lead to loss of coverage would put a lot of these benefits at risk, and could have a real negative impact, especially for poor adults and those with chronic

diseases,” he stresses.

At the moment, Arkansas officials await federal approval to reduce the Medicaid rolls by about 20 percent, while Congress is formulating a replacement for the ACA.

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Single Payer Health Care Bill Passes Assembly

By Desert Star Staff ALBANY, N.Y. – A single payer health plan would bring affordable health care to all New Yorkers if a measure approved Tuesday in the State Assembly becomes law.

It would make New York the first state in the nation to give every resident health care.

The care would be paid for by an employment-based premium tied to income with employers paying 80 percent.

According to Dr. Oliver Fein, chair of the New York Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Plan, it would provide quality health care with no copays or deductibles.

“It would be very comprehensive and, I think, be an improvement over Medicare and an improvement, frankly, over most employer-based health insurance,” he states.

While the Assembly now has passed the New York Health Act three years in a row, so far the Senate has failed to act on the legislation.

Fein notes that a single payer system could significantly reduce costs by negotiating with pharmaceutical companies

The New York Health Act would ensure that every New Yorker has access to health care. (Tammra McCauley/Flickr) and health care providers, and drastically cutting hospital-billing costs.

“There was a comparison of Toronto General with Mass. General ‘cause they’re similarly sized hospitals,” he states. “Toronto General, three people dealing with billing. At the Mass. General, over 350.”

Fein adds that while

private insurance companies spend about 20 percent on administrative costs, for Medicare that figure is only 3 percent.

In the Senate, 30 Democrats are backing the measure, but it has no Republican sponsor.

With the growing public awareness of the potential

impact of a federal repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Fein feels there is a chance the bill could finally pass.

“It is very possible that a Republican might see it in their interest, frankly, to swing over and support it,” he states.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has not taken a position on the bill.

National Swimsuit Day. Are You Ready

By Desert Star Staff Lands’ End has declared tomorrow, May 23, 2017, National Swimsuit Day – it’s a last call to order swimsuits for delivery in time for Memorial Day weekend. This dedicated swimsuit shopping day is filled with great offers and advice from Lands’ End to help everyone discover and receive – in time for Memorial Day Weekend – the bestfitting swimsuits and beach towels guaranteed to be the Best on the Beach.

“We wanted to do something fun to kick off the long-awaited Memorial Day weekend and the first hint of summer, so Lands’ End has established National Swimsuit Day,” said Becky Gebhardt, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Lands’ End. “We know our

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customers love to spend time with friends and family in the pool and on the beach, so we want to make sure they are fully prepared. The Lands’ End team will be sharing swimsuit tips and advice through our social channels, along with a six hour Twitter event, #NationalSwimsuitDay, to lend a hand to help everyone discover great fitting and flattering swimwear at amazing values, along with prizes to be won.”

More about Lands’ End’s National Swimsuit Day: • Extraordinary Offers - To celebrate National Swimsuit Day, Lands’ End is announcing EXTRAORDINARY swimwear offers. On May 23, all regular priced swimsuits for women, men and kids, as well as

swim tees and beach towels will be 50% off. To make sure everyone is ready for the start of Memorial Day Weekend, the company is also offering FREE expedited shipping for Friday delivery. The offer will be valid with promotional code SWIMSUITS and pin 7848 when ordering.

• Find Your Suit – For women, Lands’ End offers assistance online with the Swim Finder – an interactive tool to help discover the best swimsuits based upon body shape and preferences, while also providing tips on to how to take proper swimsuit measurements.

Lands’ End also has swim fit experts on-hand ready to help find the perfect-fitting swimsuit for everyone in the family. Customers can

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simply call 1-800-800-5800 to enlist the help of the award-winning Lands’ End customer service team.

• Chances to Win! – To get people excited for swimsuit season, Lands’ End is also offering the chance to win an amazing beach experience at Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, a 230-acre private-island haven tucked into a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and surrounding islands, in the British Virgin Islands.

Now through June 15, 2017, vacation dreamers can enter for a chance to win a trip for two, including roundtrip airfare, accommodations for an 8-day/7-night stay, meals and spa services, at www. landsend.com/beachsweeps.

• National Swimsuit Day Twitter Event – May 23, 2017 – To help women find perfectfitting swimsuits, Lands’ End is also hosting a 6-hour Twitter Swimsuit Fit Guide, complete with advice from Lands’ End swim fit experts, helping women identify the best swimsuits for every shape and size. The latest trends for the swim season will also be revealed, as well as chances to win $100 gift cards to purchase dream swimsuits from Lands’ End. For more information on the National Swimsuit Day campaign, visit www.landsend.com on May 23, 2017.

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presents “Wet Wednesday” 10pm-2am P: 760-322-7353, Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For information, 760-322-4422 Palm Springs Villagefest Street Festival every Thursday Palm Springs Air Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair May 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Western Stories Exhibition at The Palm Springs Art Museum June 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 2017 Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week June 2 Live Jazz Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Tropicale June 6 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2017 Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week June 2 Live On Stage at The Copa Presents Amy and Freddy May 26

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Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair May 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Fair at The Palm Springs Air Museum May 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Live On Stage at The Copa Presents Amy and Freddy May 26 Tony Award Winner Donna McKechnie Purple Room in Palm Springs May 26 @ 8:00 PM The Choreography Festival at The McCallum Theatre November 11 Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott Perform at The McCallum Theatre November 9 @ 8:00 PM Dia De Los Muertos Live at The McCallum Theatre October 28 @ 8:00 PM 6th Annual Family Fun Day at The McCallum Theatre October 22 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends on Stage at the McCallum October 7 @ 8:00 PM American Cancer Society Relay For Life Civic Center Park October 7 @ 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert Presents Pat Lash Retrospective August 30 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2nd Annual Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Awards June 15 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM McCallum Summer Institute June 14 @ 3:00 PM Continued on page 18

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MAY 24 – 30, 2017 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

them with a coming-year job description of our needs and ending our day with gratitude for our very life. Happy Birthday, Gem (jewel). Solitude and retreat in community is best.

Reality appears to you in ways different than before. It’s The focus of intention and as if veils are removed and aspiration this week must be your vision altered, becoming on communication (how) and more refined. This continues values (what are they?). The (refinement of thought). two are linked. The more we Feelings of confusion become value ourselves, and others, CANCER the potential for growth within the more ability we have to a disciplined structure (money). think and communicate with Some group or groups are Be aware of the quality of your kindness and Goodwill. It would really vital to you now. They communication. Virgos talk, be good to consider yourself a provide the social milieu leading talk, and talk some more in World Server. One who always to opportunities where hopes, order for them to make sense comes from Goodwill which dreams and wishes can be of their thoughts. Try a bit creates compassionate Right shared. Over time, new people of reticence (quietude) with Relations. A new identity. may come into your life or purpose. While there, have perhaps community projects gratitude for everything.

TAURUS will emerge, the work of which LIBRA only you can successfully You deeply influence others. provide. Whatever the situation, Are you aware of this? There’s determine your ideals (what I know you have many a magnetic appeal and charm are they?), state them clearly, secret talents, hidden behind radiating from you that many and move toward them with Libra’s smile and charm. are attracted to. You’re like a one-pointed focused mind.

Charm is Libra’s main virtue. a light in the dark, beauty Do not ignore friends.

However, power is there, within chaos. When there’s too, which many don’t realize a problem, when the general or understand. For several LEO state of affairs is disrupted, it’s years, this power shows itself to Taurus that all eyes turn for You may encounter this month as discipline, responsibility, direction and understanding. various aspects that include and a deep seriousness New projects need initiating. contracts, superiors, officials, misunderstood as gloom (which However, before doing so, you parents, work responsibilities. you’re not). A restructuring of need deep rest. And to follow While interacting with important your self-identity is occurring. the circadian rhythms each day. people you quietly receive Expanding with prosperity. recognition. All these may Conserving strength through GEMINI come into focus one way relaxation heals what hurts. or another. If parents are Well, Gemini, your month SCORPIO alive, be very aware of their has arrived. We hope for you needs. If they are no longer many things - friends and in physical form, recite Ohm Who are your intimates, allies frivolity, cakes and cupcakes, Mani Padme Hum (Tibetan and friends? Do you have games, parties and intelligent chant). Do not disregard competitors (or are you beyond conversation to celebrate orders, authority, your credit that)? Are you considering a (more than one day is best) or a mountain that beckons. change of environment due your new year. Birthdays don’t to a shift in interests, a call to VIRGO occur until we contact our a new land? What are others protecting angels, presenting requesting of you? Do you have

the strength for this or must you gather different friends and acquaintances to help you?

Through daily life demands, you find yourself developing emotional poise. You have it all. Stand proud and tall.

SAGITTARIUS So much work to do, so little time, so many demands, everyone depending on you for things great and small that your diet and health, the necessities of life could fall by the wayside. At times you feel like a servant working yourself to exhaustion without reprieve. Everything must improve - from surroundings to people to daily work methods to nourishment to stability - a central concern. It’s all around you. Let the veils fall.

CAPRICORN What are the main objects of your affection? What calls forth your interests, creative talents and activities? What type of friend and lover are you and what constitutes freedom for you? You are a leader.

Answers to these questions are important for your identity as leader. When you understand, you can then better promote and strengthen the interests of others. This produces within them a love for you.

Including the plants you tend.

The devas (beings of light who build form) love you.

AQUARIUS Everything for a while concerns home and family, children, home, foundations, property, parents and elders and all nurturing things that make up your life. The foundations referred to also indicate later achievements in work. Think in practical ways that will improve all environments you find yourself in. Pay attention to what sustains, comforts and soothes.

Provide these for yourself and ask this of others, too.

PISCES You need communication that is kind and giving, contacts that sustain a home and its comforts, environments inviting your knowledge and wisdom to come forth. Should you find yourself with people and places that do not provide these or understand you, quietly turn away. There’s no more proving yourself, no more offering and giving of self to those who cannot see, understand, hear, or receive.

You’re called elsewhere.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

Consumer Safety Could Be at Risk, Bill’s Opponents Say

The Regulatory Accountability Act could increase consumer exposure to known toxins, say opponents. (John Morgan/flickr.com)

By Desert Star Staff MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Regulatory Accountability Act (S-951) sounds innocuous enough, but consumer and public-health advocates say it’s anything but.

The RAA claims

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to eliminate red tape for manufacturers, but environmental groups say the measure essentially would ban agencies from keeping pesticides and bacteria such as salmonella out of food, keeping lead out of water, and from

preventing exposure to known carcinogens such as asbestos.

Anne Kelly is the senior program director of public policy at the Ceres BICEP Network, a nonprofit representing big-name companies interested in May24, 2017

sustainability, including Nike, Coca-Cola, Dell and Apple. She says public health is at stake.

“This is an elaborate environmental-law infrastructure that has been put in place over the last 40 years, and to unravel those protections would really put our public health at great risk,” she says.

Critics say the bill creates so many new requirements that it would paralyze regulators working to establish even the most basic rules and standards. They also say it makes cutting industry’s and banks’ costs a higher priority than protecting public health and safety.

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-9th District) of Memphis spoke out against a version of the Act proposed in the U.S. House earlier this year.

“There’s always a side that loses, and the side that loses is the consumers and the folks that will be injured and/or killed because of lack of regulations,” he explains. “I don’t know how much one life is worth, but it’s worth a lot no matter who it is, and there are going to be lots of people who will not survive.”

Proponents say the Regulatory Accountability Act will ensure that health and environmental regulations are transparent and based on the best available science.

Kelly says the RAA ignores long-held beliefs about public health, consumer and food safety.

“These are based on science, these are based on risk-assessment, and they really are grounded in the specialized expertise of the relevant agencies like the EPA and the FDA,” she adds. “And they need to be taken seriously. Not to suggest that improvements should not be made, but this is really wrong-headed.”

According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, the bill would replace an already industry-friendly rulemaking process with something even worse than one that currently only applies to the Federal Trade Commission; an agency that hasn’t attempted to enact a major rule in decades.

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‘Jersey Boys’ -- Oh What a Night at the Ahmanson

L-R: Keith Hines, Mark Ballas, Cory Jeacoma and Matthew Dailey in the national tour of “Jersey Boys” See page 9. Photo by Jim Carmody.

Photo by Gene Schiavone For many people in show business there are only six degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon. For me, there is just one degree of separation between the Four Seasons, AKA the Jersey Boys and me. It’s my sister Ellen whose chemistry lab partner at Plainfield High was Don Ciccone, who joined the group in the early 70s. In those days, all the “Jersey” girls in my family would put our nickel in the jukebox at a local New Jersey diner to hear their songs. Ah, those were the days—and that was the music of the times.

In 2005, the musical hit “Jersey Boys” debuted on Broadway and in 2007, the tune filled production arrived at the Ahmanson Theatre for the first time. Now the show is back on stage at the Ahmanson. This time Frankie

Valli, lead singer of the group, is sung by Mark Ballas one of the star dancers on the popular TV show “Dancing With the Stars.”

Bob Gaudio, the group’s prolific hit composer and singer is performed by Cory Jeacoma with Keith Hines and Matthew Dailey rounding out the cast as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito.

The music still appeals to all age groups from millennial to octogenarian. This was apparent on opening night as the audience cheered the cast when they took their bows and were joined on stage by the one and only Frankie Valli himself.

The show details the life and times of the Four Seasons from their earliest beginnings to their eventual stardom. In those days, young Italian guys growing up in Jersey could either become a priest, a mobster or make it in the music

business. Lucky for them and for us, they chose the latter.

The entire show is filled to the brim with such iconic hits as “Oh What a Night,” which begins the first act, to “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” ”My Eyes Adored You,” “Let’s Hang On to What We’ve Got,” “Rag Doll,” “Working My Way Back to You” and the truly romantic “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” In fact, there are too many song titles to list them all. And each and everyone has the power to make you feel good.

If you have seen the show before, back in 2007 or in Las Vegas, this production is not quite as dramatically nuanced but it still remains a night filled with unforgettable music that leaves you singing on your way out of the theatre. You will also be thinking—oh, what a night!

Des McAnuff directed the show, with choreography

by Sergio Trujillo. The book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music

by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

“Jersey Boys” runs through June 24 at the Ahmanson

Theatre, 135 North Grand Ave, Downtown L.A. For tickets and information go online to www.centertheatregroup. org or call (213) 628-2772.

At the Ballet: “Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center” is a wonderful way to experience balletic performances. This past weekend, May 19 to May 21, the Scottish Ballet was in town with their dance version of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

Wordlessly the troupe interpreted the entire story in dance. Well, there was one word in the production.

That word was: STELLA!!

If you have not had the pleasure of seeing Glorya Kaufman’s presentations, and you are a ballet aficionado, mark your calendars for the weekend of June 23-25 when the Boris Eifman Ballet Company of St. Petersburg presents “Tchaikovsky,” a revealing look into the inner struggles and personal demons of the famed composer. The gifted

choreographer did in-depth research into Tchaikovsky’s private and creative worlds and the environment that led to his torment.

This is a new version of the ballet that debuted in 1993. Eifman’s enigmatic and contemporary choreography explores the composer’s complex sexuality, his inner break-up and personality dislocation and his journey through the creative process.

The ballet is set to Tchaikovsky’s most popular symphonies, and the ballet shows characters from his work that materializes as demons, fairies and the like.

Eifman is one of the most charismatic choreographers working in the world of ballet today. His ballets “Anna Karenina” and “Rodin” were both performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and they were spectacular.

Prices for “Tchaikovsky” start at $34 and are available online at www.musiccenter. org/eifman , by phone at (213) 972-0711 or at the theatre box office located at 135 North Grand Ave. in downtown L.A.

getting ready to go out.

The UK’s ‘wine o’clock’ culture, in which women regularly drink at home, consuming cheap alcohol bought from supermarkets, has also contributed to the increase.The change is also partly the result of successful marketing campaigns and the creation of sweeter products aimed at young women or girls, as well as cuts in price.

Researchers say women are now causing increasing amounts of damage to

their health as a result.

“Alcohol use and alcohol use disorders have historically been viewed as a male phenomenon,” the authors say.

“The present study calls this assumption into question and suggests that young women in particular should be the target of concerted efforts to reduce the impact of substance abuse and related harms.”

Women’s bodies do not tolerate alcohol as well as men’s because they have a higher fat-to-water ratio, meaning the alcohol in their systems remains more concentrated.

Women also have smaller livers than men, making it harder to process alcohol safely.

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Women are finally equal to men.. in alcohol consumption at least

By Desert Star Staff The gender gap in alcohol consumption has almost vanished, according to a new study, which says women are binge drinking nearly as much as men due to a booming ‘wine o’clock’ culture.

The research looks at the convergence of drinking habits between men and women over time from 1891 to 2014. It pools the results of 68 international studies published since 1980 to look at the changing ratio of male to female drinking.t says www.desertstarweekly.com

young men born between 1991 and 2001 are just 1.1 times more likely to drink at all than women of the same age. That can be compared to men who were born between 1981 and 1910 who were 2.2 times more likely to drink than women.

The research, published in the medical journal BMJ Open, also found men born in the early 1900s were three times as likely to drink to problematic levels, and are now just 1.2 times as likely to binge drink.

The trend is partly driven

by the decline of the maledominated pub, researchers say. Those who have succeeded in obtaining jobs that were once reserved for men may have also found it necessary to become part of the after-work drinking culture.

Images of celebrities enjoying themselves on nights out have also helped remove some of the stigma attached to drinking by women. Some of the drinks now available have been targeted at young women who ‘pre-load’ while May 25, 2017

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Small glass of wine or beer a day increases breast cancer risk

By Desert Star Staff Women who enjoy beer or wine may want to reconsider ordering a second round – or even their first one – the next time they’re at the bar, according to a new report which found that a small alcoholic beverage is all it takes to raise the risk of breast cancer. The report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research, released Tuesday, found that drinking just 10 grams of alcohol per day – equivalent to one small glass of wine, an 8oz beer, or 1oz of hard liquor – raises the risk of breast cancer.

The increased risk was more profound in postmenopausal women (9 percent increase) than in premenopausal women (5 percent increase).

However, any risk posed by just 10 grams of alcohol is big news, as the average alcoholic beverage (like a 12oz beer can) typically contains around 14 grams.

The report is part of the Continuous Update Project (CUP), which analyzes global cancer prevention and survival research by studying links between cancer and diet, nutrition, physical activity, and weight.

The Tuesday report is based on the evaluation of 119 studies which include data on 12 million women from across the globe. It is the first study of its kind since 2010.

“I was most surprised by the alcohol result, that risk increases at just one drink a day on average,” lead study researcher Dr. Anne Tiernan told Medical Daily.

The study did, however, have some good news to report – premenopausal women who practice vigorous exercise such as running or biking can decrease their breast cancer risk by 17 percent. The same exercises can lead to a 10 percent decreased risk in postmenopausal women.

“Physically active individuals who exercise outdoors are also likely to have higher sunlight exposure and consequently increased Vitamin D, which may influence cancer risk,” the report states.

The study also noted that being overweight or obese throughout adulthood increases the risk of postmenopausal cancer, and that breastfeeding decreases the risk.

Meanwhile, the pros and cons of alcohol have long been debated in medical

circles. According to a study released in March, drinking alcohol within recommended limits could be better for you than not drinking at all when it comes to avoiding heart

disease. Another study one month prior found that brain damage among drinkers aged 50 and above has trebled over the past 10 years.

and its political influence, that was definitely a milestone for – not just on divestment, divestment is part of that – but on the work on climate change,” he states.

President Donald Trump, who will attend the G-7 meetings, has taken steps to block the Clean Power Plan – the primary U.S. strategy for reaching goals set in Paris.

Trump has not made clear whether his administration will uphold America’s commitments to reduce carbon emissions, and has called climate change a hoax.

Last week, fossil fuel giant Dutch Shell’s CEO told NPR that climate change is real, and that a worldwide transition to clean energy will be necessary to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels.

BP, Chevron and

Exxon Mobil also support the Paris agreement.

Cadan says he hopes the divestment moves made by faith leaders and other economic realities will convince U.S. leaders to face facts.

“And therefore it will be unreasonable for the U.S. to continue as business as usual because they won’t be able to create or participate or compete in the global economy,” he stresses.

According to a report by the University of Oxford, nearly 600 institutions worth more than $3.4 trillion have made divestment commitments.

Cadan adds that 22 percent of those have come from religious institutions including the World Council of Churches and The Lutheran World Federation.

Catholic Church Commits to Major Fossil Fuel Divestment Before G-7 Meetings

Pope Francis’ recent encyclical calls for Catholics across the world to engage in efforts to slow climate change. (Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff PublicNews – As world leaders prepare to meet at this week’s G-7 summit in Italy, nine Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the U.S. and

Europe have committed to divesting their holdings in coal, natural gas and oil companies within the next five years.

Yossi Cadan, an organizer with the group 350.org,

says Pope Francis’ recent encyclical highlighting the need to act on climate is starting to show real results.

“Because of the sheer size of the Catholic Church

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Resort & Spa, Koutouki Greek Estiatorio and the Schnitzelhaus in Palm Desert to the Watercress Vietnamese Bistro in Palm Springs. High dining couldn’t get any higher than the Peaks Restaurant at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway,” said Greg Purdy, who told me their new chef had made dramatic changes on their menu.

Presenting Partners of Restaurant Week are The Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage and the Spa Resort Casino downtown Palm Springs, Sysco, in Riverside. Community Partners are P.S. Resorts, PSHA, ( Palm Springs Hospitality Association) and Enterprise car rental.

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Chef Francois Lucchese, Mayor Stan Henry and Event Director James O’Sullivan. Photo by Pat Krause

Chef Chris Mitchum, Chef Kathy Moulin, Vicki Higgins and Chef Michael Milligan. Photo by Pat Krause

classic American hamburger with the trimmings “ the Daily Grill on El Paseo in Palm Desert or a spectacular Sunday

menu map,” according to Phyllis Eisenberg, one of the desert’s favorite dining divas.

Brunch with friends and family, Spencers Restaurant in Palm Springs are still my favorites on the desert’s May 24, 2017

Pam Price is Cathedral City Public Arts Commissioner

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Tolerance Education Center Remembers The Holocaust

Winners of the Holocaust Creative Art & Writing Contest. Courtesy of The Tolerance Education Center/Talia Lizemer-Hawley

By Pamela Price The Tolerance Education Center’s participation in this year’s Holocaust Memorial Observance, Yom Hashoah, was the fourth (?) year their Annual Holocaust Creative & Writing Contest presented art and essays submitted in the Junior Division, (grades 8-9) and high-school students (grades 10-12) from the Coachella Valley.

The topic this year was The Danger of Spreading Hate: Then-Nazi Propaganda, Today-Social Media. This year’s controversial theme was the subject of essays and art that reverberate with today’s

students in a variety of ways as demonstrated by the Junior and Senior Divisions. The awards funded by The Jewish Federation of the Desert were presented by Ellen Glass and Stephanie Ross, co-Chairs.

The panels of judges were Sandra Elkins, Dennis Jory, Debra Star and Charlie Ciali for Art and Bev Irom, Joan Moyer and Pam Price for Essays.

Walker Risenmay a student at Palm Desert (Springs) Charter Middle School was awarded first place for his essay, which delved into the dangers of propaganda, specifically how it has emerged during the Internet era. I interviewed

Walker Risenmay with his parents, Junior Division First-Place winner, Essay. Courtesy of The Tolerance Education Center/Talia Lizemer-Hawley

his teacher Kristin Wagner Palm Desert Middle School asking her how she presented this year’s theme, on Propaganda to her class.

She said that she presented the Essay competition to her students by briefing them on the issues of tolerance.

“Our class is one, which integrates social studies and language arts, the curriculum in literature based,” she said.

She also mentions that her winning student was one of 460 students visiting the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles as part of a field trip project. “This added to their understanding of the

Holocaust as the Museum has in depth exhibits, which explore the intent of propaganda during the Nazi era.

This exposure had an impact upon the students, such as Walker, who comprehended how propaganda can be used, whether it be for evil or good.”

The impact of the Internet in propaganda was mentioned in many of the essays and art submissions and (as) reflected in essays by other winners, in the Junior and Senior Division; Aaliya ( Alaya) Lopez, Shadow Hills High School, Stephany Herrera, Raymond Cree Middle School and in

the Senior Division, Genaya Hollis, La Quinta High School, Camille Wilson La Quinta High School and Keanna Garcia, Palm Desert High School. Art Contest Winners were First Place, Hellen Gavria, Raymond, (no comma) Cree Middle School, Jennifer De Leon, Palm Desert Charter Middle School and (Beatrice) Beatriz Flores, West Shores High School.

The Senior Division winners were Leilanie Rubenstein, Kayla Mariner and Blaze Bautista all students at Palm Springs High School.

Pam Price is a Cathedral City Public Arts Commissioner.

Warm Weather Entertaining: Sonoma Wine Tasting and Cooking Lesson PIZZETTAS

(MINI PIZZA ROLLS) Ingredients: Serves 6 • 6 Italian sausages, cooked • 1 package puff pastry • 1 egg, slightly beaten • 1/2 cup marinara sauce • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

By Desert Star Staff Welcome warm weather by gathering friends and family.

If you are looking to create a memorable evening, consider entertaining guests at home with an instructional wine tasting and cooking lesson.

Wine Tasting: Keep it classic when buying wines for your tasting. Choose a winery that produces varietals that best showcase its wine region and can be enjoyed by every level of wine drinker.

One great choice is St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, a leader in producing topquality, sustainable wines from mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County, CA. Committed to producing www.desertstarweekly.com

the best wines possible while protecting the environment, St. Francis Winery has established eco-friendly farming practices to create luscious, fruitdriven wines that highlight the terroir of Sonoma County.

Select from a range of crisp whites such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay to juicy Merlot or spicy Zinfandel. If you are looking to treat your guests, try the 2014 Sonoma Valley Reserve Merlot (SRP $39.99), a lush wine with spicy aromas of berry, licorice and sage.

During the tasting, instruct guests to swirl, smell and sip wines. They will be able to pick out certain aromatics of soil and fruit of the region. “Clean air and water, rolling hills, diverse

soils and sustainable vineyards are captured in the wines from Sonoma, giving your guests a sense of place while tasting,” explained Christopher W. Silva, CEO and president of St. Francis Winery and Vineyards.

Cook Together: After tasting wines, show off your hosting skills by leading a group cooking lesson. This is an entertaining way to test your guests’ skills in the kitchen. An easy group-friendly recipe is delicious Pizzettas (mini pizza rolls). Developed by the St. Francis Winery and Vineyards Culinary Team. This appetizer pairs perfectly with the Reserve Merlot. StatePoint

Preparation: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

• On a floured board, roll out the puff pastry until 1/6 inch thick.

• Wrap each sausage in a piece of the puff pastry.

• Add a few drops of water to the egg. Seal the roll and brush the egg wash over each roll.

• Spray a cookie rack with non-stick spray. Place rack on a cookie sheet.

• Place the sausages on the rack and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.

• Let the sausage cool to room temperature. Slice the sausage into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.

• Arrange slices on a serving platter.

• Place a dollop of the marinara on the sausage rounds and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Heat rounds in the oven until the cheese becomes soft.

Enjoy your special gathering this season by entertaining guests with interesting wines and delicious appetizers to match.

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MUSIC Doheny Blues Festival

BY ROBERT KINSLER

As Orange County’s most celebrated and enduring live music event, it’s no surprise that the 20th Annual Doheny Blues Festival offered a slew of great sets and attracted blues fans from throughout California on May 20-21, 2017.

The seaside event featured a total of 23 artists playing on three stages, as well as a fulllength breakfast set staged outside the front gates each morning. Here is a recap of a dozen highlights this writer caught over the sun-drenched weekend in Dana Point.

As the first artist to perform on the Doheny Stage on Saturday, the Casey Hensley set the tone for the strong day to come. Armed with a powerful voice, the San

great time sharing the stage; soulful performances such as “Down Home Girl” were the beneficiary of the magic.

Janiva Magness’ 75-minute outing was my favorite set of Saturday. An artist whose recordings and concert appearances seem to get better and more compelling as time goes on, songs from her latest disc “Love Wins Again” were particularly affecting on the intimate Backporch Stage. The full set was terrific, with “Love Wins Again” and “As Long As I Can See the Light” showcasing Magness’ amazing voice and artistry.

A fun-filled battle pitting Northern California blues hero Rick Estrin and the Nightcats against Inland

large ensemble including two drummers and four backup singers. His witty lyrics are a trademark and go over well live. Classics such as “Ordinary Average Guy” and “Life’s Been Good” and the timely “Analog Man” were delivered effectively to cap Saturday.

Sunday’s run of sterling performances got off to a quick start via a memorable parking lot set from the Mighty Mojo Prophets, with the Chicago blues-heavy “Lucky Man,” and speedy “West Coast Girl” thrilling a good-sized audience catching the quartet.

The Backporch featured two must-see performances on Sunday.

First up came Junior Brown blending his wry style of original songcraft and dazzling guitar chops (all delivered on his two-neck guit-steel instrument which features an electric guitar on top and lap steel guitar below) for a 70-minute crowd-pleasing set. Armed with his bass-baritone voice, the Cottonwood, Arizona native unleashed a mix of country, blues and surf-flavored originals. Favorite “Highway Patrol” and several new songs were simply outstanding; Doheny is the rare festival willing to feature seminal artists so early in the day.

Following was groundbreaking Kansas trio Moreland & Arbuckle.

The band’s fiery 80-minute performance came in the midst of the threesome’s farewell tour. Singer-harmonica virtuoso Dustin Arbuckle, guitarist Aaron Moreland and drummer Kendall Newby attracted cheers and standing ovations as they tore through a fast-moving set of originals and select covers.

Highlights included “Mean and Evil” with Moreland’s Melissa Etheridge. Photo by Bob Steshetz great slide work, a lovely reading of Lee McBee’s Diego-based songstress Empire favorite Rod Piazza “Woman Down in Arkansas” and her backing band used and the Mighty Flyers was showcasing the trio’s grace their 45-minute slot to play a really just a great excuse to and Arbuckle’s potent vocals, powerful mix of original and get both artists playing on the and the blues-rocker “When classic covers. Highlights PCH Stage for a satisfying the Lights Are Burning Low.” included the Chicago blues90-minute showcase of great The Doheny Blues Fest flavored “Put Your Lovin’ Where harmonica-centered blues. is a great place to discover It Belongs” with Hensley’s While the world forever new talent, and singer-guitarist potent soprano front and waits for another Led Zeppelin Samantha Fish made plenty center, and a erstwhile take reunion, Jason Bonham’s Led of new fans on Sunday. Her on Big Mama Thornton’s Zeppelin Experience continues 70-minute showcase was “Big Mamas Coming Home,” to offer concertgoers an anchored by her top-tier talents the latter featuring the singer authentic-sounding trip down as both blues singer and lead holding out notes to dramatic memory lane. Performing on guitarist. Blending soul, R&B, effect and some flashy guitar the Doheny Stage, the son of blues and rock ‘n’ soul skillfully, work courtesy of Steve Wilcox. Led Zeppelin drummer John the Kansas City, Missouri The teaming of virtuoso Bonham and his talented native attracted a huge crowd blues guitarist Monster troupe of players delivered to the PCH Stage via dazzling Mike Welch and singer Mike a dozen versions of Zep performances of “He Did It,” Ledbetter provided a good shot classics, including “Dazed “Chills & Fever,” “Either Way of vintage blues to the blues and Confused,” “Good Times I Lose” and other songs. The bash. Featuring live selections Bad Times” and a blistering infectious blues-rocker “Wild from their new collaboration, set-ending “Rock and Roll.”

Heart” was a grinding blues “Right Place, Right Time,” the Joe Walsh brought his rocker as powerful as anything two top-tier talents seemed stylish set of blues-rock to the delivered all weekend. to be having a genuinely Doheny Stage, backed by a Chris Isaak is that rare

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Joe Walsh. Photo by Bob Steshetz performer who could perform at Coachella, Stagecoach, KAABOO and Doheny Blues Festival and attract an adoring crowd, Performing on the Doheny Stage late Sunday afternoon, the singersongwriter-actor delivered a set that now only featured his greatest hits (“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” “Somebody’s Crying,” “Wicked Game,” the latter particularly effective), but also rollicking covers of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire” and Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.”

Southern blues were celebrated fully with JJ Grey and Mofro, an ensemble able to tap into singer/multiinstrumentalist JJ Grey’s

Florida and Georgia roots with affecting performances of “Country Ghetto” and other works celebrating his roots and the lives of his family in the Deep South.

Capping the weekend event was a full-length set from Melissa Etheridge, who featured her “Memphis Rock and Soul” album at the event.

Backed by a large ensemble including a full horn section and backing singers, her set featured Etheridge’s fine and powerful voice in the service of classic soul burners such as “Hold On I’m Coming,” “Memphis Train” and “Born Under a Bad Sign.”

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Manchester suicide bomber named by police

By Desert Star Staff Greater Manchester Police have named the suicide bomb suspect as Salman Abedi, 22.

The attack on Monday night at Manchester Arena, which killed 22 people, including children, was carried out by a suicide bomber who died at the scene. Some 59 people were also injured in the blast.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins told journalists: “I can confirm that the man suspected of carrying out last night’s atrocity has been named as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. However, he has not yet been formally identified and I wouldn’t wish, therefore, to comment further.

“The priority remains to establish whether he was acting alone or as part of a network.”Hopkins added that a 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the attack. Hopkins says police have also exercised two warrants, one in Whalley Range and one in Fallowfield, that included a controlled explosion to enable a safe entry.

British police had asked the media to hold off on publishing the attacker’s name. Several American news organizations including CBS and NBC ignored the request, however, citing anonymous US officials who leaked the

details from their conversations with British authorities.The Prime Minister’s spokesperson was asked during a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon whether they were concerned that information passed to the US had apparently been leaked without their consent

by US officials. They were also asked whether they could trust that such sensitive information could be passed to the White House in future.

The spokesperson replied simply that they “would not comment on leaks,” according to Business Insider.

Asked to confirm the attacker’s name, the spokesperson replied: “Greater Manchester Police said that confirmation would take place after formal ID had been confirmed and that is where they are.”The Telegraph reports Abedi was born in Manchester in 1994, and was the second youngest of four children. His parents were reportedly Libyan refugees who came to the UK to escape the Gaddafi regime.

While the working theory is that the perpetrator triggered the blast alone, the national counter-terror network are urgently piecing together his background to see whether he had any help in planning the attack.

Reuters reports Abedi

traveled to Manchester from London by train before carrying out the attack.

Police terror raids continue after man arrested in connection with attack Bomb squads swooped on a home in the Manchester suburb of Fallowfield to carry out a “controlled explosion” as part of an ongoing terrorism investigation, according to police.

Residents in Fallowfield posted footage of armed police close to a house on Elsmore Road on Tuesday.

Some took to Twitter to report “loud explosions.”Police

have also raided a property in nearby Whalley Range.

“Police have executed warrants, one in Whalley Range, and one in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place, as part of the investigation into last night’s horrific attack at the Manchester arena,” police said in a brief statement.A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Manchester bomb attack, police say.

“With regards to the ongoing investigation into last night’s horrific attack at the Manchester arena,

we can confirm we have arrested a 23-year-old man in South Manchester,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.Speaking outside Downing Street on Tuesday, May said the attacker had chosen the time and the place to attack and cause “maximum carnage and to kill and injure indiscriminately.”

May said security services “believe the attack was carried out by one man” but need to find out whether “he was acting alone or part of a wider group.”

If others are responsible for the attack, they will be brought to justice, she said.

Flynn pleads 5th as Stone, Manafort send documents to Senate

By Desert Star Staff President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser has invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to a Senate request for documents in relation to its Russia probe, with his lawyer saying the request amounted to a fishing expedition.

Responding to the subpoena issued by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Robert Kelner, General Michael Flynn’s attorney, cited the“escalating public frenzy against him,” the appointment of a special counsel in the probe of alleged Russian meddling

in the 2016 US presidential election, and the sheer scope of the committee’s request.

Led by Senators Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia), the committee had demanded Flynn produce detailed information about any meetings he may have had with “any Russian official or representative of Russian business interests.” They are also seeking details on communications the Trump campaign may have had “in any way related to Russia,” between June 16, 2015 – the day Donald Trump announced he was running for president –

and January 20, 2017, when Trump was inaugurated.

The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution says that no person “shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,” something the committee’s request would effectively make Flynn do, Kelner wrote.

“The subpoena seeks to compel General Flynn to offer testimony through the act of producing documents that may or may not exist,” argued Kelner of Covington & Burling.

He added that it’s at odds with several established legal precedents against selfincrimination.Two of Trump’s

former associates, Roger Stone and campaign manager Paul Manafort, submitted documents requested by the committee on Monday, NBC News reported citing congressional sources.

Flynn resigned as Trump’s national security adviser on February 13, after reportedly “misleading” Vice President Mike Pence about the content of his conversations with Russian ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak.

Sally Yates, who was

acting Attorney General at the time, told the committee earlier this month that she had warned the White House about discrepancies in Flynn’s accounts, but denied that she had leaked the information to the Washington Post or anyone in the media. Days after that meeting, Yates was fired for refusing to enforce Trump’s executive order imposing a travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.

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First ever Jansen Cup to tee off at Desert Willow Golf Resort KMIR News Staff FootGolf. It’s exactly as it sounds. The combination of soccer and golf, on a golf course. Although it may sound new to you, the sport is nothing new to Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, as it is home to the American FootGolf League.

“Desert Willow brought in FootGolf a couple of years ago and they just thought it was a great fit,” explained Laura Balestrini, President of American FootGolf League. “They actually reached out to us and asked if we wanted to have more of a working partnership. We started the discussion and of course how could you say no when you’ve got this.”

And now the resort will be home to FootGolf’s first Jansen Cup. Like the Ryder Cup of golf, twenty-four top players from Great Britain and the United States will compete.

“This is our inaugural year so it’s our first edition of it.” Balestrini said. “Michael Jansen is the creator of FootGolf so we decided to call it the Jansen cup.”

One of Desert Willow’s own helped bring the sport to the resort.

“I think that there’s also room for some soccer players on the golf course and this is a great new sport,” explained Darrell Souza, Director of Golf at Desert Willow. “It’s challenging, brings new people to golf courses and the game of golf, it’s really exciting.”

If you can’t go catch some of the Jansen Cup, you can try the sport another day at the resort.

“We see families and kids coming out to play all the time,” said Jason Wilkinson, Tournament Director at Desert Willow. “The tee sheet opens up after 3pm and we let them

go out to the Mountain View course and have at it.”

Regardless if you can make the tournament, history will be made.

“I think forty years from now people are going to look

back on this tournament and say wow that was the beginning of the Jansen Cup,” explained Balestrini. “And now it’s a tradition that’s been going on for forty years, so I think it gave the sport a real foundation

Manuel Perez Begins Duties as District Supervisor

KMIR News Staff Riverside County, CA - V. Manuel Perez, who started work today as Riverside County’s Fourth District supervisor following a ceremonial swearingin, vowed to work hard to gain the ``support and vote of confidence’’ of his constituents -- including those with whom he may have disagreed in the past. ``I share with you an open handshake and ask you to receive this olive branch,’’ Perez said, standing in the

well of the board chamber at the County Administrative Center in downtown Riverside. ``I look forward to making a contribution to the board, focusing on the needs of the county and the Fourth District.’’

Perez was joined by members of his family, as well as current and former colleagues. The oath of office was administered by Superior Court Judge Raquel Marquez.

The 44-year-old Perez took an informal oath on May 12, when he was sworn in by County Clerk Kecia Harper-

humbled and honored for the opportunity to serve on the board,’’ the new supervisor said. ``The unfortunate passing of Supervisor John Benoit is the reason that I am here. I sense he had a lot of fun in his work. He left a magnificent legacy.’’Perez vowed to be ``open-minded and accessible’’ in his time on the board. ``I am committed to working hard and earning your trust,’’ he said. ``I hope for your support and vote of confidence, including those (with whom) I have not seen eye-to-eye in the past.’’ He said infrastructure, economic development and Ihem. ``There is no issue that renewable energy projects will is insurmountable when we be foremost on his agenda. work together,’’ the former Perez was selected from assemblyman said. ``I have an undisclosed number of seen phenomenal changes applicants that Brown’s office (in the Fourth District), and there will be prosperity, growth reviewed over a four-month span. The Coachella resident and innovation in the years most recently worked as the ahead. The future is ours, chief government and public yours. It depends on the affairs officer for Borrego decisions we make today.’’

Springs-based Borrego Health Perez was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown on May 9 Community Clinics.Between to fill the Fourth District seat, 2008 and 2014, the lifelong which became vacant following Democrat represented the 56th the Dec. 26 death of Supervisor Assembly District, covering John J. Benoit. ``I am portions of the Coachella and

KMIR News Staff BIG SUR, Calif. - A massive landslide along an iconic coastal highway in California has buried the road under a 40-foot layer of rock and dirt, the latest hit after a winter of crippling slides and flooding.

A swath of the hillside gave way in an area called Mud Creek on Saturday night, changing the Big Sur coastline below to include what now looks like a rounded skirt hem, Susana

Cruz, a spokeswoman with the California Department of Transportation, said Tuesday.

More than 1 million tons of rock and dirt tumbled down the slope, which remained unstable. The slide is covering up about one-quarter of a mile of Highway 1.

“We haven’t been able to go up there and assess. It’s still moving,” Cruz said. “We have geologists and engineers who are going to check it

out this week to see how do we pick up the pieces.”

The state already had closed that part of Highway 1 to repair buckled pavement and remove debris after an earlier slide triggered by one of California’s rainiest winters in decades.

Authorities removed work crews from the area last week after realizing that saturated soil in that area was increasingly unstable, Cruz said.

Narrow, windy Highway 1

to have something like this competition take place.”

The competition tees off Tuesday, May 23 at 8am and goes on until Wednesday, May 25. Source KMIR

Imperial valleys. Perez was termed out of office. Before his election to the Assembly, he was a member of the Coachella Valley Unified School District.

Perez challenged Benoit for the Fourth District seat in 2014 but lost by a wide margin. If he chooses to seek election to the seat, the new supervisor will have to run in the June 2018 primary. Because Riverside County is not a charter county, any time a supervisor dies, resigns or otherwise vacates a seat, it falls on the governor to appoint someone to fill it. Prior to this appointment, Brown appointed Chuck Washington to fill the Third District seat left open by the election of then-Supervisor Jeff Stone to the state Senate.

Washington won election in his own right last year.Benoit died at his Bermuda Dunes home after declining rapidly in his battle with pancreatic cancer.

In addition to his seven-year service as a supervisor, he was an assemblyman and state senator. He went into politics after a 30-year career with the California Highway Patrol.

Supervisor Marion Ashley served as steward of the Fourth District from the time of Benoit’s passing to the appointment of Perez.

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through Big Sur is a major tourist draw, attracting visitors to serene groves of redwoods, beaches and the highway’s dramatic oceanside scenery between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The rough winter has closed at least two other stretches of road in the area, forcing some resorts to shut down and others to use helicopters to ferry in supplies and guests.

Kirk Gafill, president of the Big Sur Chamber of

Commerce and owner of the historic Nepenthe Restaurant, said people who make a living in the area have to contend with Mother Nature more so than global economic cycles.

“In our way of thinking and our way of planning, it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” he said. “You just hope they’re dispersed far enough over the years so you can replenish your cash reserves.” Source:KMIR/AP

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NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5120

CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following units will be offered for sale by publication to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on June 15th 2017 9AM. Location: Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Terms: CASH ONLY. Desert Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction.

Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond #: FS863-20-14 The following units are scheduled for auction: Name Unit BRITO EDGAR A017 Household, ROMERO VIRGINIA A037 Household, GUTIERREZ ROSALBA A049 Household, DICKENS LYNNE B117 Household, Vega Erika C101 Household, JONES ROSE C165 Household, JENKINS LA JAMERA D023 Household, ORTEGA SAMUEL D061 Household, ONEILL MICHAEL D062 Household, Luther Adam D063 Household, SMITH DIANE D070 Household, FLORES MARIA D087 Household, Houser William E009 Household, Trejo Maryann E031 Household, BELTRAN STEVE E070 Household, Palacios Terri E076 Household, Please Print: 5/24/2017 and 5/31/2017. DSW17-5116 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICK FREELS aka RICKY FREELS CASE NO. INP1700260 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RICK FREELS aka RICKY FREELS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JACOB FREELS in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER HAAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 7, 2017 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. 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. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: BRYAN E. SKLAR, ESQ., 901 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, SUITE A-201, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 (760) 778-4967. Publish May 10, 17, 24, 2017. DSW17-5109 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHRISTEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REALTY SERVICES, 2591 WILDCAT LN, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503 . Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN, 2591 WILDCAT LN, RIERSIDE, CA 92503. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/23/2015. 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: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706772 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5122 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: Detail Garage 760 Auto Body, 45480 Commerce St Ste 4, Indio, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Juan- -GuerraAyala, 33925 Cathedral Cyn Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Sept 08, 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: Juan-Guerra-Ayala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705817 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EMPIRE REAL ESTATE, 1111 DESERT FALLS PARKWAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PATRICK JOSEPH GILLESPIE, 40376 CORTE SANTA IRENE, INDIO, CA 92203. 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 PATRICK JOSEPH GILLESPIE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706908 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-

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a crime). Signed CAIN- -JIMENEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 8, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706434 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May NESS AS: ESPINOZA’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. DSW17-5111 64065 MOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE JOSE FRANCISCO GONZALES ESPINOZA, 64065 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIMOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. NESS AS: SPARKLING WATERS MOBILEHOME Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . Registrant ESTATES AND RV PARK, 17800 LANGLOIS RD., has not yet begun to transact business under the DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare County; P.O. BOX 1265, LOMITA, CA 90717. Full that all the information in this statement is true and name of registrant: STANISLAW “J.” DZIKOWSKI, correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- 904 SILVER SPUR RD., #307, ROLLING HILLS tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a EST., CA 90274; BARBARA “W.” DZIKOWSKI, 904 crime). Signed JOSE FRANCISCO GONZALES ES- SILVER SPUR RD., #307, ROLLING HILLS EST., CA PINOZA. This statement was filed with the County 90274. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUClerk of Riverside County on May 10, 2017. Peter PLE. Registrant commenced to transact business Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. under the fictitious business name(s) listed above R-201706594 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- on 4-30-2009. I declare that all the information in NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE declares as true, information which he or she knows OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: STANISLAW BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED “J.” DZIKOWSKI. This statement was filed with the BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- County Clerk of Riverside County on May 4, 2017.

MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME No. R-201706275 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIPROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE 14, 2017. DSW17-5117 FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANBUSINESS AS: DESERT MARKET, 12285 PALM OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON DRIVE #103, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KARNAIL AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 10, 17, 24, SINGH RANDHAWA, 9551 LIDO COURT, DESERT 31, 2017. DSW17-5108 HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name(s) listed THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING above on 06/01/2015. I declare that all the informa- BUSINESS AS: STAR QUEST RANCH, 77815 tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regis- CALIFORNIA DR., B 12, PALM DESERT, CA trant, who declares as true, information which he or 92211. Riverside County; 2835 BRAZEAU AVE, she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRENTWOOD, MO 63144. Full name of registrant: KARNAIL SINGH RANDHAWA. This statement EDWARD LAWRENCE SALAS, 2835 BRAZEAU was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County AVE., BRENTWOOD, MO 63144. Business is on April 26, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705862 NOTICE — yet begun to transact business under the fictitious THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS information in this statement is true and correct. (A FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. registrant, who declares as true, information which A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE Signed EDWARD LAWRENCE SALAS. This stateFILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- County on May 3, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorTIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706228 RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE Pub May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2017. DSW17-5115 COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN BUSINESS AS: THE TELECOM GROUP, 72088 THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NORTHSHORE SUITE A, THOUSAND PALMS, IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER CA 92276. Riverside County; 1200 ARTESIA BLVD UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254. Full name (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND of registrant: SANDLER PARTNERS, LLC, 1200 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 10, 17, 24, 31, ARTESIA BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 2017. DSW17-5106 90254/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE to transact business under the fictitious business FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIname(s) listed above on 3/1/2013. I declare that all NESS AS: DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING AND the information in this statement is true and correct. MAINTENANCE, 30750 SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, (A registrant, who declares as true, information CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a P.O. BOX 531, MORONGO VALLEY, CA 92256. crime). Signed: JACK PAUL BALDWIN II, MANAG- Full name of registrant: CARLA ANNE HARROWER, ING MEMEBER. This statement was filed with the 52566 OSKAR LANE, MORONGO VALLEY, CA County Clerk of Riverside County on May 12, 2017. 92256. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File Registrant commenced to transact business under No. R-201706716 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3-27BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE 2017. I declare that all the information in this stateYEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- as true, information which he or she knows to be TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CARLA ANNE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS HARROWER. This statement was filed with the STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017.

USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- No. R-201705821 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 17, 24, 31, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIJune 7, 2017. DSW17-5114 TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO- USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ING BUSINESS AS: HIGHROAD CONSULTING NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANGROUP, 12155 PALM DR. SUITE C, DESERT OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON HOT SPRINGS, CALIOFRNIA 92240. Riverside LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS County; P.O. BOX 943, DESERT HOT SPRINGS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 3, 10, 17, CALIFORNIA 92240. Full name of registrant: THE 24, 2017. DSW17-5104 G CAR COMPAINES, LLC, 12155 PALM DR. SUITE C, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSILIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced NESS AS: HOSPITALITY EDUCATION CAREERS, to transact business under the fictitious business 42785 LIOLIOS DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. name(s) listed above on 3/1/2017. I declare that all Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LYNNE the information in this statement is true and correct. PUTTMAN DIBLEY, 42785 LIOLIOS DRIVE, PALM (A registrant, who declares as true, information DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INwhich he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a DIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact crime). Signed: RYAN ALEXANDER FINGERHUT, business under the fictitious business name(s) listed COO. This statement was filed with the County above. I declare that all the information in this stateClerk of Riverside County on May 1, 2017. Peter ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. as true, information which he or she knows to be R-201706145 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- false, is guilty of a crime). Signed LYNNE PUTTMAN NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS DIBLEY. This statement was filed with the County FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Clerk of Riverside County on April 26, 2017. Peter OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED R-201705881 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIBEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 17, 24, 31, June THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 7, 2017. DSW17-5113 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub April May 3, 10, 17, NESS AS: QUANTUM HOME, 12300 DAVE AVE, 24, 2017. DSW17-5101 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: QUANTUM EVO- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7367.23957 LUTION LLC, 12300 DAVE AVE, DESERT HOT Title Order No. NXCA-0251718 YOU ARE IN SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant 07/07/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO has not yet begun to transact business under the PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION that all the information in this statement is true OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A information which he or she knows to be false, is public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, guilty of a crime). Signed GREG- -MENDONCA, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the check drawn by state or federal credit union, County Clerk of Riverside County on May 1, 2017. or a check drawn by a state or federal savings Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File and loan association, or savings association, or No. R-201706138 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE code and authorized to do business in this state, YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- will be made, but without covenant or warranty, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- property address or other common designation, if OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON any, shown herein. Trustor(s): MARIA V. SANDOVAL, LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPAAND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 17, 24, RATE PROPERTY AND STEPHANIE ESPINOZA, 31, June 7, 2017. DSW17-5112 A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 07/11/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0259198, of Official Records FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE of RIVERSIDE County, California. Date of Sale: FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 06/21/17 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: 2410 Wardlow NESS AS: MAN O WAR HAULING, 2060 CHICAGO Road #104, Corona, CA The purported property adAVE STE B5, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507. Riverside dress is: 84353 REDONDO SUR, COACHELLA, CA County. Full name of registrant: CAIN- -JIMENEZ, 92236 Assessors Parcel No. 603-561-029-8 The 4875 BEATTY ST., RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Busi- total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant secured by the property to be sold and reasonable has not yet begun to transact business under the estimated costs, expenses and advances at the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is that all the information in this statement is true and $231,615.78. If the sale is set aside for any reason, correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The

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purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7367.23957.

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: May 19, 2017 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Candice Yoo, Authorized Signatory 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92606 866387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SANDOVAL, MARIA V and ESPINOZA, STEPHANIE ORDER # 7367.23957: 05 /24/2017,05/31/2017,06/07/2017. DSW17-5121 TSG No.: 170028298 TS No.: CA1600276580 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 661-252-006-6 Property Address: 64870 LA COSTA COURT DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/02/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/21/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/22/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0479388, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: MICHAEL DOOLEY, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 661-252-006-6 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64870 LA COSTA COURT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $191,040.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276580 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 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. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832 NPP0308236 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/24/2017, 05/31/2017, 06/07/2017.

DSW17-5119 TSG No.: 170028334 TS No.: CA1600276471 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 767-613-003-1 Property Address: 83432 SAN REY DRIVE COACHELLA, CA 92236 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/03/2007. 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. On 06/21/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/09/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0445282, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: MARK ALLEN GREEN, A SINGLE MAN, ERNEST DAVID CHARTRAND, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL

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AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 767-613-003-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 83432 SAN REY DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $386,894.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1600276471 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 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. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832 NPP0308117 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/24/2017, 05/31/2017, 06/07/2017.

DSW17-5118 Loan No.:1658OTHER: 95516479-55 FILE:8290 JANA.P. NUMBER: 603-525-002-1Multi language summary will be attached to mailings and posting.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATEDMarch 15, 2016. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that STATEWIDE RECONVEYANCE GROUP INC., DBA STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE SERVICES, as trustee, or successor trustee or substituted trustee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed bySamuel Uribe Dominguez, Jr., A Single ManRecorded on 03/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0121414in Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 02/10/2017, in Book , Page, as Instrument No. 2017-0061836of said Official Records, WILL SELL on06/15/2017 at: IN THE AREA IN THE FRONT OF 849 W. SIXTH ST, CORONA, CA at9:00 AMAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described:As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Declarationpursuant to applicable sections of the California civil code including, 2923.5 and/or 2923.55 et seq., and the California Home Owner’s Bill of Rights was recorded with the Notice of Default referenced above. The lender has declared this is not a covered loan. PLEASE NOTE: SALE FUNDS MUST BE IN CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE TO STATEWIDE. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84120 Avenida Europa, Coachella, CA 92236The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $181,923.31. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.Dated: 05/11/2017STATEWIDE RECONVEYANCE GROUP INC., as said Trustee DBA STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE SERVICES 809 BOWSPRIT RD., #105 CHULA VISTA, CA, 91914 (619)942-2576www.innovativefieldservices.comphone/fax 1-949-860-9155. By: Janet (Edwards) Juarez, Trustee Sale Officer. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency, by the Lender, should you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through a bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan, in which case, this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real and/or personal property as applicable. Sale information may be obtained, when available, atwww.statewiderecon. comFor the most accurate and up to date information, you must attend the sale. Hold harmless applied to Statewide, its employees and/or agents.

Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition. Sale funds must be in cashier’s check(s) payable to Statewide. Should the Trustee deem they are unable to convey Title, for any reason, the successful bid-

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der’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no other recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the funds paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Lender/Mortgage Holder and/or the Trustee. We are assisting the Lender in the collection of a debt and any information obtained, whether received orally or in writing, may be used for that purpose. 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, call www.innovativefieldservices.com / statewideforeclosures@gmail.com / 619-942-2576 or fax 619-698-4912 or visit the internet website at www.statewiderecon.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case. 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 determine sale results and/or postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (IFS# 23030 5/24/17, 05/31/17, 06/07/17). DSW17-5117 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-SCG-084057 NOTE: PURSUANT TO 2923.3(C) THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.]YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/16/2007.

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.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, CA-SCG-084057.

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Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On May 30, 2017, at 09:00 AM, IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, in the City of CORONA, County of RIVERSIDE, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed

by SCOTT J. STEVENS, SURVIVING TRUSTEE OF THE SCOTT J. STEVENS AND MARY KAREN STEVENS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MARCH 9, 1993, as Trustors, recorded on 7/18/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0466597, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state 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 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. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 654-170-052-2; 654-170-050-0; 654-170-011-5.

Property Address: 69391 Dillon Rd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241. THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:PARCEL 1:THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE;EXCEPT THEREFROM THE SOUTHERLY 220 FEET; ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO J.D. LANDELLS AND ELAINE LANDELLS, HUSBAND AND WIFE; RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-221070 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 300.00 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN;EXCEPT THE NORTH 681.90 FEET;ALSO EXCEPT THE SOUTH 220.00 FEET.SAID DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 4168 RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 93-72328, OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF.EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST

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CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10;THENCE NORTH 88º33’ 09” WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET;THENCE NORTH 00º54’ 15” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 348.62 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 88º33’ 09” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION IN SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00º54’ 15” WEST; ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 348.62 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP EAST SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 69391 DILLON RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $4,212,797.12. 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.

WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com Dated: 05/01/2017 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE, By Shelley Chase, Foreclosure Administrator A-4618938 05/10/2017, 05/17/2017, 05/24/2017. DSW17-5110 T.S. No.: 9987-3807 TSG Order No.: 7301700578-70 A.P.N.: 694-040-023-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/19/2006. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/31/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0396313, of Official Records

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in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: GERALDINE KELLY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/31/2017 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 74628 GAUCHO WAY, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-4126 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $200,483.96 (Estimated) as of 05/22/2017. 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

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are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-3807. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, 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. NPP0307048 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 05/10/2017, 05/17/2017, 05/24/2017.

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Waste to Energy Proposal

By KMIR Kitty Alvarado Cathedral City, CA According to the United Nations Environmental group, organic waste is the second highest kind of trash filling up our landfills.

But Alibaba Farzaneh from Cathedral City says he wants to turn that trash into something we use everyday, energy, “Everything that comes out from the food and trees and vegetables will be turned into money.”

He says he already bought

one machine that converts that matter into natural gas or energy and will present that idea to the Cathedral City Council. He wants to show them how it works and then build several large machines in the valley and turn that trash into treasure, “The idea is after sorting out all the waste from the food, grass, trees should not be going to landfills it should be going to this machine and from the other side you should get electricity or gas, natural gas.”

city takes pride in being green and not only did they lead the way in water conservation, but they’re installing more solar panels at city hall, when they’re done 75 percent of their energy will come from the sun.

Milos says that’s why they’re open being based out of their city, “This really goes with along kind of the theme of our general plan when it comes to sustainability, it’s just another possibility when it comes that we’re interested in looking in,” but he added the plan would be years away if they do accept it.

Cameron Craves works in the solar energy industry, he says ideas like these can play a big role in saving the environment, “If you listen to some of the skeptics, you know they say we don’t He says 50 tons of waste have that much time left on produces enough energy the planet, but if we make to power 1000 homes and changes now, it’s important, there’s another benefit to it’s important for the long processing this waste in our term health of our planet valley, “Leftover food cannot and our resources.” be recycled there, they hall A state law says that it all the way back to San California’s goal is to compost Bernardino ... by having or recycle 75 percent of solid this machine in Coachella food waste by 2020 and Valley, we will eliminate all by 2030 half of the state’s the traffic taking trash to San energy must come from Bernardino, we will also keep renewable energy, so this plan everything here business.”

Cathedral City’s community could also meet the state’s green plan. Source KMIR director, Patrick Milos say the

SD Oncologists Test Genetic Approach to Treating Cancer

By Desert Star Staff SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Cancer treatment for some patients could lie within their DNA. Sanford Health locations in the Dakotas are participating in a clinical trial known as the “Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry,” or TAPUR study.

Dr. Steven Powell, a medical oncologist and principal investigator at Sanford, called the treatment “precision cancer therapy”.

He said cancer types often are grouped together - such as lung cancer. But no two lung cancers are alike; they actually differ at the genetic level. So, Powell explained, researchers have inverted the process for treatment.

“We’ve learned that you may be able to treat one type of cancer entirely different than another type of cancer,” Powell said. “And this study is actually building upon that and saying, ‘Let’s look at the molecular level. Let’s look at the genes that are mutated and try to pick drugs that are going to match

A person’s genetic profile could hold the key for precision cancer treatment. (Andy Leppard/Flickr) up with those gene mutations,’ and focus on that rather than the specific cancer itself.”

Powell said Sanford is looking for participants for the study, especially people for whom standard treatment hasn’t worked. He added they will soon start clinical studies on adolescent cancer patients as well.

To enroll, people can call 1-87-SURVIVAL. Powell is running the trial at the Sioux Falls-area Sanford Health location.

The trial begins with a genetic profile of the participant. Then, researchers identify the mutation that is most likely causing the cancer.

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He said genetic testing has provided an effective new avenue for cancer treatment.

“When anybody has a cancer that’s been determined incurable, I think it’s really important to think about genetic testing on that tumor - because it can potentially open up doors to treatment,” Powell said.

“And hopefully the more people that get tested, we can identify more of these gene mutations that we can intervene on, and hopefully we can improve our treatments for cancer.”

Seven pharmaceutical companies have volunteered to provide medications for the trial.

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Country Night at LIT at The Fantasy Resort Casino in Indio June 1 @ 8:00 PM Grammys’ Artist of Tomorrow Drake White Performs at Fantasy Springs June 1 @ 7:30 PM John Carey and Gina Carey Live In Concert May 28 @ 3:00 PM-6:00 PM “Jazz At The 12 Floor Lounge” at Fantasy Springs May 28 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Latin Music Sensation Larry Hernández Performs at Fantasy Springs May 26 @ 8:00 pm

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Roger Moore had prouder achievements than playing James Bond

(AP Photo/ File). FILE - This is a July 8, 1968 file photo of British actor Roger Moore as he poses with Spain’s most prized award, the Don Quixote Award, which was presented to him at the Spanish Embassy in London

By Desert Star Staff LONDON - Sir Roger Moore saw more to life than a well-mixed martini.

“I felt small, insignificant and rather ashamed that I had traveled so much making films and ignored what was going on around me,” he would say years after starring in seven James Bond movies and upon accepting a role that his friend Audrey Hepburn inspired him to take on, goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Moore, who died Tuesday at age 89, didn’t seem to take Bond that seriously even while playing him. Burdened with following Sean Connery as Agent 007, Moore kept it light, using a wry, amused tone and perpetually arched eyebrow as if he had landed on the set by accident. Connery embodied for millions the role of Bond as the suave drinker, womanizer and disposer of evil. Moore didn’t so much inhabit the character as look upon him with disbelief.

“To me, the Bond situations are so ridiculous, so outrageous,” he once said. “I mean, this man is supposed to be a spy and yet, everybody knows he’s a spy. Every bartender in the world offers him martinis that are shaken, not stirred. What kind of serious spy is recognized everywhere he goes? It’s outrageous. So you have to treat the humor outrageously as well.”

The handsome, darkhaired actor had long, full lives before and after his debut as Bond, in 1973.

He was remembered warmly by fans of the popular U.S. 1950s-60s TV series “Maverick” as Beauregarde Maverick, the English cousin of the Wild West’s Maverick brothers, Bret and Bart. He also starred in the 1959 U.S. series “The Alaskans.” In England, he had a long-running TV hit with “The Saint,” playing Simon Templar, the enigmatic action hero who helps put wealthy crooks in jail while absconding with their fortunes. By the time the series, which also aired in the United www.desertstarweekly.com

States, ended in 1969, his partnership with its producers had made him a wealthy man.

He succeeded even as critics scorned. His performance opposite Lana Turner in the 1956 movie “Diane” was likened by Time magazine to “a lump of English roast beef.” In the 1970s, New York Times reviewer Vincent Canby dismissed Moore’s acting abilities as having “reduced all human emotions to a series of variations on one gesture, the raising of the right eyebrow.”

He was more inspired when helping others. He became the UNICEF ambassador in 1991 and five years later attended the World Congress Against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, and disclosed that he too had been a victim.

“I was molested when I was a child - not seriously - but I didn’t tell my mother until I was 16, because I felt that it was something to be ashamed of,” he told The Associated Press at the time.

He gave no details, but said it was important to encourage young victims not to feel guilty.

“They’re being exploited. We have to tell them that,” Moore said.

In 2003, he was knighted

by Queen Elizabeth II, not for his acting, but for his humanitarian work. Moore received the Dag Hammarskjold Inspiration Award for his contributions to UNICEF and was named a commander in France’s National Order of Arts and Letters in 2008, an award he said was worth “more than an Oscar.” In a statement Tuesday, UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake praised Moore as one of the “great champions for children.”

“In his most famous roles as an actor, Sir Roger was the epitome of cool sophistication; but in his work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, he was a passionate - and highly persuasive - advocate for children,” Lake wrote. “He once said that it was up to all of us to give children a more peaceful future. Together

with Lady Kristina, he worked very hard to do so.”

Born in London, the only child of a policeman, Moore had studied painting before enrolling in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He played a few small roles in theater and films before his mandatory army duty, then moved to Hollywood in the 1950s. He appeared opposite Elizabeth Taylor in 1954’s “The

Last Time I Saw Paris” and with Eleanor Parker in “Interrupted Melody” the following year.

In 1970, he became managing director for European production for Faberge’s Brut Productions. With the company, he co-starred with Tony Curtis in “The Persuaders!” for British television and helped produce “A Touch of Class,” which won a best-actress

Oscar for Glenda Jackson.

Three years later, he made his first Bond film, “Live and Let Die.” He would make six more, “The Man With the Golden Gun,” ‘’The Spy Who Loved Me,” ‘’Octopussy,” ‘’Moonraker,” ‘’For Your Eyes Only and “A View to a Kill” over the next 12 years. And while the Bond of the Ian Fleming novels that the films were based on was generally described as being in his 30s, Moore would stay with the role until he was 57.

He continued to work regularly in films after handing over Bond to Timothy Dalton, but never with the same success. His post-Bond films included such forgettable efforts as “The Quest” with JeanClaude Van Damme and “Spice World” with the Spice Girls.

Moore was divorced three times, from skater Doorn Van Steyn in 1953, English singer Dorothy Squires in 1969 and Italian actress Luisa Mattioli, the mother of his children Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian, in 2000.

He married Swedish socialite Kristina Tholstrup in 2002.

AP National Writer Hillel Italie contributed to this report from New York. Source KMIR/AP

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