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By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, in partnership with the City of Palm Springs, unveiled a significant new internet-based platform, providing access to free and low-cost services and

resources to support the health and wellness of everyone in the Coachella Valley. Called CV HIP (Coachella Valley Health Info Place), the easy-to-navigate site is a free online information center with links to nearly 1,000 Coachella Valley health and wellness resources and

By Desert Star Staff Rancho Mirage, Calif.– Legendary rock band Styx, best known for the hit songs “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Renegade” will take the stage at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m.

Formed in Chicago in the early 70s, the band’s members are Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo. Styx, by the

late 70s and early 80s, shot to stardom during the decades of big rockers and soaring power ballads. Over the course of their 40-year career, they’ve released 15 studio albums, six best-of compilations, and four live albums, garnering eight Top Ten singles. Styx has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

They’ve performed more live shows since 1999 than all of the previous years of their illustrious career combined.

Two Super Bowl appearances, Pollstar box office charttopping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, and Bad Company (to name only a

providers. The site (in multiple languages) enables anyone to find providers that offer programs on a wide range of wellness and healthy living topics, including information about health screenings, Diabetes, food & nutrition, senior services, sexual health,

counseling, pediatric healthcare, local sports & recreation, food assistance, financial & legal aid, and much more.

“Creating CV HIP was an extensive project and one that had not been done before in the Coachella Valley.” said Herb K. Schultz, Desert Healthcare

District & Foundation CEO. “We held extensive conversations with area social workers and case managers to understand the challenges they experienced while connecting people with the services they needed.

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Housing Advocates Pledge to Lower VA’s Eviction Rates

The Eviction Lab placed Richmond second in the nation, with an eviction rate of 11.44 percent in 2016. (Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. — After a recent New York Times article revealed Richmond has

one of the highest eviction rates in the country, housing advocacy groups gathered this week to figure out how

to solve the problem.

The data from Princeton University’s Eviction Lab showed that half of the 10

largest cities in the U.S. with the highest eviction rates are right here in Virginia.

They are not quite sure why, but a new coalition formed the Campaign to Reduce Eviction to bring down those eviction rates in Richmond, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Chesapeake.

Christie Marra is a staff attorney with the Virginia Poverty Law Center who’s leading the campaign.

“We are trying to look at all the different aspects of what might be causing the high number of evictions and we are collecting stories right now,” Marra said. “We have a website, reduceevictions.org. “ Advocates at the meeting said the high rates are fueled in part by a shrinking supply of affordable housing and by housing that’s not subsidized

enough. The group will do a deep dive by analyzing data, providing resources such as legal aid and counseling services to help those who are currently in need.

Marra said housing is considered affordable when it costs no more than 30 percent of income, so the issue affects tenants across all income levels. However, the data shows a disproportionate impact in certain communities.

“We know in Richmond, at least, that the neighborhoods being affected are neighborhoods where we have high African-American population,” she observed.

Some property managers say that filing an eviction is their only recourse when tenants have not paid. The coalition is expected to propose legislation to help tenants fight evictions.

International Activists Link Plastic Pollution to PA

By Desert Star Staff PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Plastics have serious negative impacts throughout the supply chain – that’s the message brought to Pittsburgh this week by activists from India and the Philippines.

The representatives of Break Free From Plastic, a global movement seeking solutions to what they call the plastic pollution crisis, visited concerned residents of Beaver and Allegheny counties on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jed Alegado, from Manila is a communications officer for Break Free From Plastics. He says they came to the Pittsburgh area to make the connection between the plastic trash that is polluting fisheries, and the petrochemical industry that profits from plastics.

“We like to show solidarity between these groups fighting plastic pollution, with groups who have been waging a battle against these oil and gas pipeline

corporations who are actually the root cause of plastic production,” says Alegado.

Reports estimate that more than 40 percent of all plastic is used as packaging that is discarded after a single use, much of it ending up in the world’s oceans.

Alegado points out that fishermen interviewed in Manila last year reported that plastic trash in the water has become so pervasive it is clogging their nets.

“More than half of what they’re catching now are actually plastic instead of fish and seafood which they can eat, and they can sell,” says Alegado.

“So, these are greatly impacting their livelihood.”

He adds that plastic manufacturers pass the burden of disposing their products on to consumers and those left to deal with the accumulated trash.

Alegado says the Break Free From Plastics activists also are visiting locations in

Texas, Louisiana and West Virginia that are confronting the hazards of harmful emissions from petrochemical extraction and processing.

“We are talking to

communities waging battles against oil and gas companies which are polluting their air and their surroundings,” says Alegado.

A report from the

Center for International Environmental Law says 99 percent of plastics are produced from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels.

By Desert Star Staff INDIANAPOLIS - As the warmer weather sets in and folks in Indiana look for ways to cool off, a new report highlights the dangers of swimming in open water.

The research released Tuesday by the group Safe Kids Worldwide shows about 1,000 children die in drowning accidents each year in the United States, and most incidents involve a lake, river, pond, quarry or other natural water source.

Children’s National Health System medical director Dr.

Marceé White, a medical adviser for the group, said there are hidden dangers in open water, including currents, vegetation, rocks and sudden drop-offs.

“The water might feel shallow and appear shallow as you’re walking out, but then eventually might have a drop-off - and then, you’re in deeper water than expected,” she said. “Certainly, lakes and oceans and rivers having very limited visibility from the murkiness of the water.”

The cool temperature of open water also can

decrease a child’s ability to swim. To avoid exposure to contaminants that can cause illness, the Indiana State Department of Health has advised folks to avoid swimming if a blue-green algal bloom is present or if the water temperature is high and the water level is low.

The report showed that a drowning scare sends an additional 7,000 kids to emergency rooms each year.

White said that’s at least 150 families a week affected by such a frightening event.

“Those are the ones

that are presenting to the emergency room,” she said.

“There are still families out there that almost drown and did not present to the emergency room, so, there’s a large number of individuals out there that aren’t even accounted for.”

To ensure safety, the report suggested that parents always watch children with their full attention when they are in or near water or designate a “water watcher” for larger groups of kids. White offered other recommendations, as well.

“When kids are around open water, they should have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on,” she said. “I also would encourage parents to learn water rescue skills and CPR, because those skills can be life saving in the event of a drowning.”

She added that people always should swim with a partner, and only in designated swimming areas.

The report is online at safekids.org.

Break Free From Plastic representatives Jed Alegado, Lakshmi Narayan and Myrna Dominguez are visiting U.S. communities affected by gas and oil production. (Debra Smit/Breathe Project)

Report: Most Drownings Occur in Open Water

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Controlling Blood Pressure: Watch the Numbers

By Desert Star Staff DES MOINES, Iowa – High blood pressure poses a significant risk for stroke, but low blood pressure also causes problems – and that’s why it’s important to know your numbers.

The American Heart Association says most people who’ve had a first stroke also had high blood pressure. For Tinika Raymond, new-student orientation coordinator and academic advisor with Des Moines Area Community College, hypertension runs in the family.

But when her 21-year-old son experienced dizziness and nausea that led to stroke, it was due to low blood pressure and other complications. As

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an African-American, she’s particularly aware of the risks.

“It’s been impacting African-Americans at a higher rate than any other race,” says Raymond. “So that’s why I think it’s important for us to get the word out and pay attention to your body, know your body, know your numbers.”

Two numbers represent blood pressure. The new guideline for normal blood pressure is below 120 over 80, which means numbers that stay over that average for any length of time qualify as high blood pressure.

Hypertension damages arteries throughout the body and elevates the risk for stroke. A stroke can threaten your ability to think, move and function, affect language, vision and even cause paralysis or death.

Raymond says when it runs in families, earlier detection is better.

“If you go to the doctor and find out what it is, sometimes they can get ahead of it and if they can detect it, soon enough then there’s

Untreated high blood pressure can damage blood vessels, the heart, kidneys and other organs. (pixabay) medication and other ways to treat whatever the symptoms are,” says Raymond.

Raymond notes you can’t control race or age when it comes to high blood pressure, but medication combined with more walking,

reduced sodium and fewer carbohydrates help her control the numbers.

“So the lifestyle could be the exercise and the diet or it could be stress-related,” says Raymond. “So we have to pay attention to the

GAO Gives Green Light for CHIP Cuts

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The American Heart Association says managing blood pressure is a lifelong commitment which may require those afflicted to learn how to monitor blood pressure at home.

Proposed cuts would take $2 billion from CHIP’s contingency fund. (BioBarica/Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Government Accountability Office says Congress can take back money that already has been appropriated for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

The Trump administration has proposed cutting federal spending by $15 billion, with almost half coming from CHIP. Since the cuts would come from mandatory spending, the GAO first had to determine if it’s allowable under congressional rules.

According to Shawn Gremminger, director of federal relations for the health-care advocacy group Families USA, $5 billion is from funds that states are not expected to

spend, but $2 billion would come from CHIP’s contingency fund, set aside in case states spend more than expected.

“That can happen for a number of reasons,” he said, “either because there are more children who get enrolled in the program than was expected, because prices increased at a faster rate than expected, or because of some sort of natural or man-made disaster.”

The administration has claimed that because CHIP isn’t expected to spend those funds, the cuts would not affect the program’s ability to function. But Gremminger countered that the whole point of a contingency fund is to have it available if expenses exceed expectations. While May 25, 2018

the other $5 billion may not be necessary for CHIP, past surpluses still have been used for health care.

“In previous years, that money has been redirected to discretionary funding for the HHS appropriations bill,” he said, referring to

the Department of Health and Human Services. “So, while it has not always been spent on CHIP, it has been spent toward health care and health care for children.”

He said the cuts are being proposed as a way to soften the fiscal impact of the trillion-dollar tax cut passed in December that detractors claim mostly benefits corporations and the rich.

The proposed cuts also would take $800 million from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

Gremminger noted that the Center was created by the Affordable Care Act specifically to find ways to save on health-care costs.

“They’re actually reducing the ability of one of the very few places in government where they are actively working on trying to bring down the actual cost of health care,” he said.

“It really makes no sense.”

The House is expected to take up a rescission bill with the proposed cuts in early June.

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each entity is working together in a complementary fashion.

The city and groups like Somos hold know-your-rights workshops. Significantly, many of these training are peer-to-peer and allow the kind of firsthand information sharing that attorneys cannot always provide.

“We do a lot of peer-topeer because it’s just different,” said Diaz. “The difference is that there are some organizations and some attorneys – and rightly so – that says ‘stay calm, don’t run.’ We know people that have run and have gotten away, so it’s weird The New Mexico region was the third lowest in arrests made by ICE last year; in part, advocates for us to say don’t run.”

Somos does work with credit cities’ non-discrimination policies. (creativeresistance.org) attorneys and groups like the

By Michael J. Dax have remained relatively low. months, Somos un Pueblo ACLU to offer legal advice.

A year after the Santa Along with California, New Unido worked with city council But because a lot of valuable Fe City Council adopted (in Mexico has emerged as one members, the ACLU of New information comes from other February 2017) a resolution of the most welcoming states Mexico, and other stakeholders members as they encounter strengthening its welcoming for undocumented immigrants. to create a legally defensible ICE and Border Patrol, and non-discrimination policies And it’s not just the capital, document that would provide peer-to-peer is often most toward immigrants, the federal Santa Fe. Across the country, meaningful protection for effective. As Diaz explained, government launched a series immigrant rights groups and immigrant families.

“We’re not telling you to of audits demanding verification faith communities are working The new policies bar city run—we’re just saying these from local small businesses alongside local governments employees from inquiring are the consequences.” that their employees were in innovative ways to resist about or disclosing information Because there is no eligible to work in the country. the Trump administration’s about residents’ immigration playbook for the crackdown In response to this blitz, deportation efforts. status, deny federal immigration on undocumented immigrants advocates and city officials Not only have these agents access to non-public currently taking place, Somos held a press conference the efforts succeeded, but they areas of city property, direct Un Pueblo Unido has had to be following March calling out an have provided a blueprint staff to improve language nimble and adapt to shifting ICE attempt to disrupt business, for other towns, cities, access on all government tactics. Through its member wreak havoc, and create a and states to emulate. documents and programs, network, the organization culture of fear and panic.

Santa Fe adopted its first and mandate outreach to can quickly disseminate “Today, children will sanctuary resolution in 1999. It employers and community information efficiently when ICE wake up at home wondering was a reaction to the new Illegal members to educate people agents enter a community. if there will be a knock on Immigration and Immigrant on their civil rights and When ICE began launching their door; parents will go to Responsibility Act, which the city’s new policies. audits back in February, work wondering if there will threatened undocumented While these are considered Somos and other organizations be a knock at the door of their immigrants with lengthy bans. sanctuary policies, over the throughout the state were place of employment. Families This first resolution was mostly course of the drafting process, forced to act quickly. Two days will wonder if they’ll have one symbolic – a declaration of the word “sanctuary” was after the press conference more meal together,” said the city’s values, stating only removed from the resolution. where Gonzales decried ICE’s then-Mayor Javier Gonzales, that the city would not use There is no legal definition of disruptive actions, Somos who, following President its resources to aid federal a sanctuary, and advocates co-sponsored a knowTrump’s election, became immigration officials. reasoned that the word could your-rights workshop with an outspoken proponent of Nearly two decades become a lightning rod for the city, the Santa Fe Area cities enacting sanctuary and later, following Trump’s the Trump administration.

Home Builders Association, non-discrimination policies. election and xenophobic Even so, when the council and the Hispanic and Green “That is not what our rhetoric, city leaders and unanimously adopted the Chambers of Commerce. country has ever been immigrant communities were welcoming, non-discrimination The workshop was about, but it is what this activated once again. resolution in February 2017, the specifically designed for administration is trying to do Mayor Gonzales appeared room exploded in cheers and employers to learn what they by dividing our communities,” on CNN, Fox News, NPR, applause. Everyone seemed to are legally required to disclose said Gonzales. “All of us in and other news outlets just feel the weight of the occasion. during an I-9 audit and how our community know that one a week after the election “As a native Santa Fean, they could best protect their of the best values Santa Fe explaining why Santa Fe I’m proud to be on the right employees. Despite just a incorporates every day is the would continue its welcoming side of history,” said city couple days’ notice, more than value of welcoming people.” policies toward immigrants councilor Renee Villarreal.

50 businesses showed up.

And that value of and would resist any largeUnlike the resolution “We’re playing whack-awelcoming is not just scale deportation efforts. from 1999, this one wasn’t mole,” said Diaz, referring to compassionate talk. There Somos un Pueblo Unido, merely a statement of values, the fast-paced, random nature is proof that sanctuary a statewide immigrant rights but a prescription of policies at which they are encountering policies are working, keeping organization based in Santa for the city to implement. new threats. “But that’s what residents safer than in Fe, held a meeting for its As people celebrated, sanctuary for us is – helping places that collaborate with members a week following the Diaz said, she was thinking people understanding Immigration and Customs election to provide a space about what lay ahead: what’s going on and sharing Enforcement tactics. for people both to express “Our work begins now.” resources. All of the answers According to a new study their fears and brainstorm Over the past year, the are not necessarily going to be from Pew Research Center, ways of strengthening policies new policies have been put in there. We have to be nimble; nationwide deportations made to protect them better. place. There’s still work to be we have to figure out how to

by ICE in 2017 increased 30 “What’s great is that done, Diaz said, especially in attack each tactic as it comes.” percent from the previous when you are membershipthe realm of language access, Villarreal is also year. But these increases based, the solutions are so but has not received any encouraged by the proactive are not distributed evenly. deeply rooted in the realities complaints from members way in which Santa Fe has In regions where city and of lived experiences,” says about the city not living faced these new threats head state governments worked Marcela Diaz, Somos’ up to its stated values. on. “It’s a sign of the activism in for hand in hand with ICE, executive director. She has Additionally, Villarreal New Mexico,” she says. “That deportations have increased been with the organization for said the city would start to we have powerful immigrant more than 75 percent. In areas 20 years and helped the city coordinate with the county, rights organizations that where sanctuary policies are with the 1999 resolution. school district, and local work well with governments more prevalent, increases Over the next three community college to ensure is a large reason why

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we’ve been successful.”

Not all governments, however. Santa Fe’s immigrant community knows to avoid the state probation office and opt to deal with any legal business at the county jail.

Why? Even though Santa Fe County does not cooperate with ICE, the state of New Mexico under Republican Gov. Susana Martinez does.

To be clear, members of Somos un Pueblo Unido are in the thick of a battle against the federal government. For these people, wins can seem temporary, while losses last longer and are felt more acutely.

They come in the form of people being deported and families being torn apart. Despite the difficulty in feeling successful, though, New Mexico has proved to be a national leader in resisting deportation.

According to Pew’s analysis of data provided

by ICE, 143,470 people were arrested during 2017, compared to 110,104 in 2016. (Trump’s first year in office pales in comparison to the 297,898 arrests during President Obama’s first year.)

ICE compiles its data based on 24 different regions that mostly follow state boundaries.

In 2017, Miami (which includes all of Florida), Dallas (which consists of the northern half of Texas and Oklahoma) and St. Paul (which includes Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas, and Nebraska) saw the most significant jump in arrests made by ICE with increases of 76 percent, 71 percent, and 67 percent, respectively.

San Antonio (centralsouthern Texas), Houston (southeastern Texas) and San Francisco (Northern California, Hawaii and Guam) saw the lowest increases at 1 percent, 5 percent, and 9 percent, respectively. But those numbers can be misleading.

In raw numbers, the Houston region saw the second highest number of deportations, and San Antonio ranked fifth.

On the other hand, ICE’s El Paso region, which includes West Texas and all of New Mexico, saw modest growth in the numbers of arrests at 12 percent. But in raw numbers, the region remains the third lowest of all ICE regions with only 1,892 arrests last year.

That still ranks above Baltimore (1,666 arrests) and Buffalo, New York, (1,494 arrests), which both saw more significant increases last year of 34 percent and 27 percent, respectively.

Considering that New Mexico is a border state, its ability to minimize the number of residents deported stands out.

An analysis conducted by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center provides useful context.

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“Hostiles”--The Western Returns With A Vengeance

“Hostiles” For a long time the “Western” seemed to have disappeared from view, but thankfully in Focus Films “Hostiles,” it has returned with a vengeance--literally.

The film, written and directed by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart” with Jeff Bridges and “Black Mass” starring Johnny Depp) takes place in 1892 in New Mexico.

It opens with Comanche warriors riding in and killing a farmer. They then ride after his wife and three children desperately running away toward the woods behind their cabin. She lives, but her three children are shot to death-the baby dying in her arms.

We then cut to Capt.

Joseph Blocker (Christian Bale) stationed at Fort Berringer in New Mexico. Much to his anger and disgust, Blocker is informed by his commanding officer that his last assignment before retiring will be to take Chief Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) and his family back to their homeland in Montana.

President Benjamin Harrison

has granted his return as a gesture of goodwill.

Blocker was explicitly chosen since over the years he has learned to speak the Cheyenne dialect.

He and the chief are ‘hostile’ enemies, so Blocker vehemently refuses the order.

However, the Captain is given no choice in the matter-and so the journey begins.

As they ride away from the fort, the captain stops to chain Yellow Hawk’s hands in front of him in a gesture of contempt and distrust.

Then the group rides on.

When they stop trying to rest they encounter the inconsolable mother clinging to her dead baby. When she sees the group of Cheyenne with the soldiers, she becomes hysterical.

Eventually, after burying her family with the aid of the soldiers and Cheyenne, she is asked to join them. Blocker promises her he will take her to safety so she can return to her family back East.

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courageous warriors who fight bravely alongside Blocker and his men against all enemies they encounter along their treacherous journey. Eventually, a bond of mutual respect and genuine friendship is formed between these two men of war.

In the featurettes on Bluray and DVD writer/director, Scott Cooper talks about all the research that went into making this film. Indian actors were used along with Wes Studi in his starring role as Yellow Hawk, and many Native Americans served as advisors to ensure that all details relating to Indian culture in that period were presented with accuracy.

“Hostiles” is rated R for intense violence and their way, Chief Yellow Hawk language. Running time is advises Blocker that strong Comanches will most assuredly 2 hours and 15 minutes. attack them in the area. He •••••••••••••• then asks the Captain to This past weekend, on unchain his hands so he and Saturday, May 19, a truly his son can help the soldiers joyful event took place--the when and if they are attacked. marriage of Prince Harry and Yellow Hawk’s prediction soon his soon to be Princess bride, becomes a reality, and when this happens, the Chief and his Meghan Markle. The lovely bride brings England and the son turn out to be resourceful,

The Royal Wedding took place last Saturday. This is one of the pictures by photographer Alexi Lubomirski. Photo courtesy of Twitter.

to a cooling center and possibly save a life. CV HIP is for first responders, 911 operators, and social workers – everyone – to help find free and lowto update their information Continued from Page 1 cost healthcare and services on an ongoing basis. To for those that are distressed. support this, service providers These conversations revealed CVHIP.com is the ‘ultimate in CVHIP will be contacted a common issue: whether the healthcare Google for the Valley.” on a regular basis to keep clients were seeking information Congressman Raul Ruiz, their information current, thus on food pantries, substance M.D. said of the project ensuring an accurate database. abuse treatment, housing “Everyone deserves access to Palm Springs Mayor pro alternatives, or employment high quality, affordable health tem J.R. Roberts has been a services, it was a challenge to care and other social services champion of the project since efficiently match people with that give them the opportunity funds were allocated from the the community organizations to lead a productive and healthy proceeds of the ‘Mayor’s Healthy that could help them.” life.

One of the key access The first step in this process Planet Healthy You 10 mile and was to identify all of the free and 5 K Race and Wellness Festival.’ barriers found in my 2010 Coachella Valley Health Care low-cost services/resources “This is a major advance in available to Coachella Valley terms of helping people to get, Initiative was that many residents residents and merge them into and stay, healthy. CV HIP is for simply didn’t know what local the mother dealing with food services were available to them. an easy to navigate website, insecurity… not knowing where This tool will help solve the available in multiple languages. to go for urgently needed food problem. I am thrilled to see that Even the best websites can for her family.

CV HIP is for the this new resource will be free be out of date, which meant person that is homeless and and available to all residents that the District team needed struggling with the summer heat. of the Coachella Valley.” to establish a method for the CV HIP can point that person Echoing Dr. Ruiz, Riverside public and service providers www.desertstarweekly.com

U.S. even closer together, and countless millions all around the globe viewed their marriage ceremony. Here on the west coast, many were eager to wake up in the very, very early morning hours to view the ceremony.

And it was well worth it.

It was like a fairytale come true with castles, horse-drawn carriages and the beloved queen, Elizabeth who has ruled well over a half-century with her Prince Philip.

Royals and movie stars were in attendance along with friends of the bride and groom--and all the ladies sported colorful, elegant hats.

The couple did not want any personal gifts.

Instead, they requested that well-wishers give money to their favorite charities.

Like his mother Diana, Harry and Meghan work tirelessly for others -- even on their wedding day.

And in jolly old England, the sun was shining brightly to add further warmth to this extraordinary occasion.

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County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez added: “Having worked in the field of community health, I know education and outreach to our community members are important. Many times, individuals are unaware of services that are available and, for this reason, don’t access them. CV HIP will help people find and access health resources available in the community, from their community health center

to events such as the Flying Doctors or the Migrant Health Resource Fair. This Web site is a great use of technology and a valuable guide that will go a long way toward creating healthier communities.”

For more information about Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, please visit DHCD. org or call 760-323-6113.

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Right-to-Work Law Could Disproportionately Impact Black Workers

By Desert Star Staff As Republican lawmakers advance plans to protect the right-to-work legislation they passed last year, a study shows the policy could hurt black workers most.

The law, which deals with banning mandatory union fees, did not take effect because Democrats and union workers gathered enough signatures to force a vote on whether to keep the law. But the debate continues.

Valerie Wilson, director of the program on race, ethnicity and the economy at the Economic Policy Institute, said their analysis found black Missourians would be disproportionately impacted by the law.

“The reason this is disproportionately impacting black workers is because black workers are a larger

share of the unionized workforce than they are the total workforce,” Wilson said.

“The black workers are more likely to be union members.”

According to the study, 13.9 percent of all black workers are unionized in Missouri, compared with 10.3 percent of all white workers, and 9.3 percent of all Hispanic workers. Voters will decide whether to make Missouri a right-to-work state in the August primary election, rather than in November.

Wilson said it’s not just black workers who will feel the negative impact of a switch to a right-towork policy if Missourians vote to approve the law.

Currently, 28 states, predominantly in the Midwest, South and Southwest, have right-to-work laws “There have been other in place. (Twenty20/Andreeas) studies done nationally,” she said. “And what they find is 3 percent less than workers should have a choice about banning mandatory fees that workers in right-to-work in non-right-to-work states.” joining a union and paying could cripple workers’ ability states on average earn about Proponents say workers dues, while opponents argue to bargain for better wages.

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supportive culture around its immigrant communities.

Mapping every county across Nowhere is this truer than the country, ILRC created a its second largest city, Las 0-7 scale to determine the Cruces, which sits just 40 miles extent to which counties do or north of the Mexico border. do not work with ICE with 0 In response to raids in representing the highest level of February 2017, NM CAFé (an cooperation and 7 representing acronym for Comunidades the lowest level of interaction. en Acción y de Fé), a faithCounties with a rating based community organization of 0 either work closely with and affiliate of the PICO ICE or have entered formal National Network, led a agreements under which local protest in downtown Las law enforcement officers are Cruces, blocking parts of essentially deputized as federal Main Street for 45 minutes. immigration agents. On the Local faith leaders joined other side of the scale, counties the group, and the next day a with a rating of 6 or 7, like group of eight state senators Santa Fe, have comprehensive and local representatives “sanctuary” protections in signed a letter to Gov. Martinez place to block local resources calling on her to bar ICE from from being used to aid ICE. entering sensitive areas like According to ILRC, schools, churches, hospitals, California laws passed last year and courthouses to calm turned every county in California the sense of anxiety running into a 6 or 7. Oregon and through the community.

Vermont also stand out with “We wanted to push pro-immigrant policies prevalent back against this narrative across each state. New Mexico that ICE just gets to come in is the only other state where our communities and kidnap most counties have policies that people from their homes,” favor protecting immigrants. said Johana Bencomo, a Of the state’s 33 counties, community organizer with 22 ranks as a 4 or higher.

CAFé. “We wanted to make In a similar report, ILRC sure it was something the also looked at how county-level community knew about.” policies changed after Trump In many communities, civil took office. In New Mexico, disobedience could be divisive. every county that ranked as But in Las Cruces, it seems to a 4 or higher strengthened be energizing. Anxiety persists, their systems over the past acknowledged Bencomo, year. The same is true of but “it hasn’t paralyzed every California county, along people. If anything, it’s woken with many in Oregon. On the up many other people.” reverse side, counties in ICELate last year, the city of collaborative regions like Miami, Las Cruces adopted its nonSt. Paul, and Buffalo principally discrimination resolution. decreased protections for CAFé also organized its immigrants, likely contributing members to pressure the the increased arrest rates. state’s two senators, Tom Udall While sanctuary policies and Martin Heinrich, to vote can be credited for part against a Dreamers bill that of New Mexico’s success, included $25 billion in border the state has also built a security funds. In February, Continued from Page 1

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Udall and Heinrich joined California’s Sen. Kamala Harris as the only dissenting votes.

In addition to its policy work, CAFé embraces organizing strategies similar to Somos’, such as holding know-your-rights workshops and teaching employers and employees what to expect from I-9 audits.

CAFé has also created a rapid response network that allows people to alert organizers when immigration raids are taking place. Staff and volunteers serve as operators, and once claims are verified, the organization can send email or text message blasts.

And when all else fails, CAFé turns to Father Tom Smith, director of the Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla, just south of Las Cruces.

In May 2017, Father Smith took in Jorge Taborda as his first sanctuary case, although Smith prefers the term “Franciscan hospitality.”

Taborda arrived with his 16-year-old son, who is a U.S. citizen after his wife was deported to Colombia.

And since October, Smith has taken in a second person, Lorena Rivera.

“We are called by the gospel and the scriptures to welcome the aliens, to care for those in need,” Smith explained.

With room enough for only four people, Smith acknowledges that he alone cannot make a difference on a large scale. And while ICE has agreed not to enter sensitive areas like churches, if federal agents come with a search warrant, he cannot stop them.

He said that his work is intended to “raise consciousness.” He allows media access to both Taborda May 25, 2018

and Rivera and also brings in school groups to learn from their experiences. “They listen to their stories, and it helps to change their opinion because they hear it directly from that person,” Smith said.

“Father Tom has been a godsend to our community,” Bencomo said. “He has shown the kind of boldness and courage our community members need.”

“We are building a strong counter-narrative that is only enhancing Las Cruces’s culture,” Bencomo affirmed.

Despite the work being done by New Mexico communities to keep their residents safe, the Trump administration is determined.

The Justice Department is suing California over its new laws that bar private employers as well as state and local jails from cooperating voluntarily with federal immigration officials. The federal government maintains it has complete authority over immigration issues.

In Texas, the state legislature passed a law banning sanctuary cities. An injunction had been granted, but a federal appeals court ruled in March that the law could take effect. The court battle will continue.

Meanwhile, construction of Trump’s border wall is set to begin in New Mexico as well as parts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authorized the federal government to pay for the potential deployment of up to 4,000 National Guard troops for the border mission through September.

Arizona and Texas have committed hundreds of troops so far. Many fear that the further militarization of the

border will serve only to cast immigrants in a negative light.

With the national landscape more fraught than ever, immigrant rights groups in New Mexico are busy.

Somos Un Pueblo Unido has helped facilitate meetings to bring community members together with the law enforcement community and recently conducted a training for 90 Farmington police officers on the benefits of not checking immigration status, which they have ceased doing.

Somos was also involved in McKinley County’s decision to cease its cooperation with ICE, and it helped dissuade Luna County, west of Las Cruces, from entering into a deputizing agreement with the agency. In Albuquerque, the election of a progressive mayor has meant a non-discrimination resolution in the state’s largest city is making its way through the city council.

The thought of continuing at this pace for another three years of a Trump term is daunting, but Diaz is encouraged by the experiences of the past year. “What it takes is giving people the space to stand up for themselves.”

Bencomo agreed. “I believe in the power of an organized community,” she said. “I hope we can keep building power so that we can continue to protect more families.”

About the author: Michael J. Dax wrote this article for YES! Magazine.

Michael is the author of “Grizzly West: A Failed Attempt to Reintroduce Grizzly Bears in the Mountain West.” He writes about the intersection of environment and culture in the American West from his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FLAG HOUSE 33336 CAMPUS LN, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; 78615 VIA CORRIDO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant LUKA--NIKCEVIC 33336 CAMPUS LN, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed LUKA--NIKCEVIC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 15, 2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HUERTA’S MOBILE DETAIL AND CARWASH, 73373 COUNTRY CLUB, 2017, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOSE FERNANDO HUERTA MUNGUIA, 73373 COUNTRY CLUB, 2017, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOSE FERNANDO HUERTA MUNGUIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on APRIL 25, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201805951. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2018. DSW18-5086.

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Full name of registrant: SHEA “W” FARLEY, 32361 ASHWOOD CT., LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532.

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No: 170320501-CA-DTO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 20, 2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 5, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 24, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0515930, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by KENNETH W. PHILLIPS AND ARLENE J. PHILLIPS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15300 PALM DRIVE #160, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $114,437.10 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700064017-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 1, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000640-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 42584, Pub Dates: 05/25/2018, 06/01/2018, 06/08/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-5091 PLEASE BE ADVISED, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE: Creditor Association: Canyon Estates Homeowners Association Owner: Jay. H. Rosenthal, as Successor

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Trustee of the Arthur G. Rosenthal Survivor’s Trust Property Address: 2151 South La Paz Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Mailing Address:2151 South La Paz Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본 첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED MARCH 11, 2016, AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 28, 2018, at 10:00 AM, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Canyon Estates Homeowners Association (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on March 11, 2016, as File/Page No. 2016-0096163, and any amendments, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on August 17, 2016, as File/Page No. 2016-0351280, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A, a leasehold estate in the property. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 2151 South La Paz Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264. The owner of which is Jay. H. Rosenthal, as Successor Trustee of the Arthur G. Rosenthal Survivor’s Trust (“Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Canyon Estates Homeowners Association c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $48,403.15. 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 visit this Internet Web site www.hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1810628. 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: _________Canyon Estates Homeowners Association By: ______________________Christina BaineDeJardin, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Canyon Estates Homeowners Association A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Riverside ) On ____________ before me,___________, a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina BaineDeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that

by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature ______________________ (seal) EXHIBIT A A leasehold estate in the property with the following legal description: Lot 28 of Tract 4029 as shown by Map thereof recorded in Book 70 Pages 52 and 53 of Maps, Riverside County Records, together will all buildings and other improvements of said premises.

Said property is commonly known s2151 La Paz Way, Palm Springs, California. Publish May 11, 18, 25, 2018. DSW18-5087

North Korea could end up like Libya if Kim didn’t make a deal.

The Libya comparison had been first made by Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, who suggested that the denuclearization of North Korea could follow “the Libya model.”

After surrendering his weapons in 2003, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was deposed and executed in a NATO-backed coup in 2011.

Following these statements, North Korea canceled talks with the South early in May, yet not the Singapore meeting with Trump. Since then the fate of the summit had been

discussed almost daily in the media, with the US president being vague about its prospects.

Now Trump, who used to call Kim ‘little rocket man,’ and the North Korean leader seem to be back to threats.

“You talk about your nuclear capabilities, but ours are so massive and powerful that I pray to God they will never have to be used,” Trump said in the letter.

Finally, Trump suggested that maybe one day, the two leaders could be friends.

“If you change your mind... please do not hesitate to call me or write,” the letter reads.

T.S. No.: 2018-04271 APN: 684-564-004-5 TRA No.: 017-003 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown 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. Trustor: EVE-MARIE ANDREWS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Beneficiary Name: Wescom Credit Union Duly Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0071325 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 6/5/2018 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department located at 849 West Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $294,393.38 The property heretofore is being sold “as is.” The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 4 LORCA DRIVE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 AKA 4 E. LORCA DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 684-564-004-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.stoxposting.com/ sales-calendars/, using the file number assigned to this case 2018-04271. 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. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: WE REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS AT SALE

BY CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO “INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES, INC.” TO AVOID DELAYS IN ISSUING THE FINAL DEED”.

THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 5/2/2018 Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation, as Trustee 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 Bldg. 1 Anaheim, California 92801 (800) 232-8787 For Sale Information please call: 1-844-477-7869 Michael Reagan, Trustee Sales Officer. Publish May 11, 18, 25, 2018. DSW18-5083

Trump cancels June summit with Kim, says ‘You talk about nukes, but ours are massive’

By Desert Star Staff US President Donald Trump has canceled a muchanticipated summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, “based on the tremendous anger and open hostility” from Kim, who threatened the US with a “nuclear-to-nuclear showdown.”

“I was very much looking forward to being there with you. Sadly, based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting,” read the letter, sent a few hours after North Korea blew up its

nuke testing site at Punggye-ri.

The demolition was witnessed by a small pool of foreign journalists and was considered a goodwill gesture from Kim ahead of the planned summit.

In his letter, Trump lamented the loss of a historic opportunity, but thanked Kim for releasing three American hostages, which he said was a “beautiful gesture.”

North Korean Vice Minister Choe Son-hui said earlier on Thursday that his country would walk away from the summit, which had been due to take place in Singapore on June 12, if Washington continued to carry out its “unlawful

and outrageous acts.”

“Whether the U.S. will meet us at a meeting room or encounter us at nuclearto-nuclear showdown is entirely dependent upon the decision and behavior of the United States,” Choe said.

The “unlawful acts” mentioned by Choe refer to joint military exercises carried out by the US and South Korea earlier this month. The North viewed these annual drills as intentional provocation and practice for an invasion.

Choe also singled out Vice President Mike Pence, who said earlier this week that

C E N T E R S TA G E

WITH BEVERLY COHN

The Inscrutable World of David Henry Hwang’s “Soft Power” dialogue. The opening action takes place in Hollywood in early 21st century where a young writer, excellently played by Francis Jue as Hwang, (DHH) is pitching his script to a Chinese production company executive played by the remarkably talented Conrad Ricamora, Most play reviews are a who brings acute acting and slam-dunk to write, especially soaring musical versatility to his when the storyline is linear, with character of Xue Xing. As they the action taking place in one go through the script together, specific time period. However, in Xing finds many faults in the sitting down to write my review writing, challenging much of of the brilliant, but sometimes the innocent intentions behind inscrutable, Soft Power, some of the lines. Philosophical “A Puzzlement,” from The discussions abound with the King & I, as sung by Yul Brynner, Xing explaining that cultural came to mind as a reasonable influence is thought of as soft description of what unfolds in power. Perhaps commenting this astonishing production. on the multiple infidelities This is not a thin-air quotation committed by Trump, the choice, as that iconic work plays married executive, with a a role in the storyline of this family back in China, inserts stunning collaboration between into the discussion his actress Tony-winning playwright girlfriend Zoe, a much younger David Henry Hwang, Pulitzer woman with whom he is having finalist for 1988’s M. Butterfly, an affair. He not so subtly and Tony-winning composer insinuates that he wants her to Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home). have a part in the film. Gifted Produced in association actress Alyse Alan Louis gives with East West Players and a heartfelt performance as the Curran, the Center Theatre Zoe who wants Xing to leave Group is presenting the his wife, which he refuses do world premiere of Hwang’s because of “tradition.” However, fascinating Soft Power. she will knock your socks off Extraordinarily directed in her satirical and irreverent,

by Leigh Silverman, this is but still loving, portrayal of a contemporary play with Hillary Clinton. In one of the seemingly multiple intentions, multiple eye-popping song and among which could be a love dance sequences, excellently letter to American Musical choreographed by Sam Theatre. The play is a unique Pinkleton, Hillary is running theatrical examination and for president, and appears at satirical send up of everything a political rally. On one of the American, including politics, spectacular sets designed elections, our value system,

by David Zinn, who took the social mores, pop and drug familiar McDonald’s golden cultures, racist behavior, illicit arches and morphed them love affairs, politics, infidelity, into the realm of fantastical ambition, mob mentality, and re-imagining, Hillary slides in the nation’s obsession with gun on a mega giant “Grand Big ownership. The playwright’s Mac” replete with lettuce and incisive observations and cheese oozing out of its sides. subsequent skewing are Wearing a layered costume, presented through a highly eventually she disrobes down stylized theatrical lens. to her Super Woman outfit Soft Power is not exactly a and belts out “Democracy,” musical, but has exciting song a production number that is and dance numbers nestled in a showstopper. Inserted into between scenes with spoken this phantasmagoric story, is a “A Puzzlement” King of Siam: “There are times I almost think I am not sure of what I absolutely know Very often find confusion In conclusion, I concluded long ago”

Photo by Craig Schwartz love affair that ensues between Xing and Hillary. After she loses the election, Xing finds Hillary hidden away gorging on pizza and ice cream and holds out a helping hand.

It’s a funny scene but Louis’ excellent acting reveals some of Hillary’s pain through subtext.

The Chinese panel discussion at the top of Act II, which takes place in Shanghai, China in early 22nd century, is particularly amusing as by that time in China’s history, they rule pop culture and have taken credit for the musical theatre genre insisting that American musicals had no merit as they produced silly plays about “cats” or “talking lions.”

The rest of Act II once again revolves around the two time lines illuminating through sharp dialogue and 15 production numbers, the inherent struggles.

With additional lyrics by Tesori, a few of the wonderfully executed Broadway caliber production numbers are: “Welcome to America” (Ensemble,) “I’m With Her” (Betsy, Hillary, Bobby & Ensemble,) “It Just Takes Time” (Xue Xing &, Hillary,) “Good Guy With a Gun” (Veep & Ensemble,) “I Am (DHH & Xue Xing,) “Happy Enough” (Xue Xing & Hillary,) and the dazzling “Democracy”(Hillary), which is reprised at the end of the show.

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Other members of this mega-talented cast include: Jon Hoche (Tony Manero/Chief Justice,) Raymond J. Lee (Randy Ray/Veep,) Maria-Christina Oliveras (campaign manager,) and Kendyl Ito ( Xing’s daughter).

Ensemble: Billy Bustamante, Jaygee Macapugay, Daniel May, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kristen Faith Oei, Geena Quintos, and Austin Ku as the mysterious Bobby, who with pistol in hand, always shows up to rescue the visiting Shanghai executive from street fights and gun battles. A visually stunning production, other members of the creative team include, Anita Yavich on costume design, Mark Barton’s kaleidoscope lighting design, and Kai Harada’s sound.

Soft Power could be summed up this way: Despite its somewhat confusing circular timeline, where we see a scene that was previously talked about earlier, be dramatically enacted in a later scene, this is one of the most creative and intellectually stimulating plays to come down the theatrical pike in a long time. Yes, the play is an over-

the-top, absurdist look at the fads and foibles of pop culture and the ludicrousness of our politics, but romance and laughs also abound and no cow is too sacred to not be skewed. For my money, this work by David Henry Hwang should be should be nominated for a Pulitzer, and you owe it to yourself to hurry to the Ahmanson before the June 10 closing for a most memorable evening of theatre.

Soft Power Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets: $30 – $130 (ticket prices are subject to change).

Closing: Sunday, June 10, 2018: 1:00 pm Reservations: (213) 972-4400 or CenterTheatreGroup.org Groups: (213) 972-7231.

Deaf community: CenterTheatreGroup. org/ACCESS.

STYX returns to CV

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few), and two more studio albums. September 2, 2016, marked the long-awaited release of “Styx: Live at The Orleans Arena Las Vegas” on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Formats via Eagle Rock Entertainment. It captures the band performing in July 2014. It also includes a special surprise visit from long-time Eagles guitarist Don Felder for a rousing performance of “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights).” It was released on CD on July 24, 2015.

On June 16, 2017, Styx released its sixteenth studio album, “The Mission”—a concept album based on a story of a mission to the

Mars in the year 2033. “The Mission” is the band’s first studio album since 2005’s “Big Bang Theory” and their first album of original material since 2003’s “Cyclorama.”

Styx continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.

Show Information: Tickets on Sale May 26 at 8 a.m Date: Friday, September 28, 2018, 8 p.m.

Location: The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

Purchase tickets: Prices: $55-$85, based on seat location.

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