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Air Museum Flower Drop

Gary Lueders, Honoree Lt. Col. Russ Mulvany, Congressman Raul Ruiz and Eitun Hedram with the Palm Springs High School Color Guard in back, Lucas McPherson, Jose Perez, John Holcomb, and Jose Talavera. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photo by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Air Museum held its 22nd Annual Flower Drop and Air Fair to celebrate Memorial Day and our Fallen Heroes.

The flower Drop is always witnessed by thousands of parents and their children.

The event starts early with vendors selling memorial day items. There were exhibition rides on a C-47. Next was the dedication of the Clay Lacy Lear Jet and the artist Stan Stokes Display at 11:00.

Food vendors took care of anyone hungry or thirsty.

The weather was the best in years, which was the reason there was a record crowd for this Memorial Day Celebration. One of the highlights was a special presentation to Lt. Col. F. Russ Mulvany. This war hero was a tail gunner on the B-24,

served in both Korea and Vietnam and was awarded numerous medals for bravery.

Congressman Raul Ruiz presented him a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.

The National Anthem was sung by Loretta Siani as the Colors were presented

by the Palm Springs High School AFJROTC Cadets while everyone held their hands over their hearts.

Fred Bell spoke about the war heroes and how this day marks the appreciation

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA. – The 25th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest will showcase 369 films including 60 World Premieres, 25 International Premieres, 46 North American Premieres, 17 U.S. Premieres and 98 California Premieres. There are 60 curated programs, which will screen June 18-24, at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) in Palm Springs. More than 5,600 of the festival submissions from 118 countries were submitted, most of which will be available in the Film Market for industry attendees to view. The complete line-up and schedule is available at www.psfilmfest.org and a list of films are included at the end of the release.

“Once again, we’re thrilled to share an incredible lineup brimming with talent from all over the globe,” said Artistic Director Lili Rodriguez.

“From festival favorites to fresh discoveries, it’s clear that there is no shortage of talent in the short film world.

The programming team poured over a record number of 5,600 submissions to find the 369 films that made the lineup – a selection that showcases a kaleidoscope of voices and perspectives, rich in originality and skill.”

Short films featuring celebrated film and TV actors include Paul Lieberstein, Mandy Moore and Justin Bartha in The Big Break; Gillian Jacobs directs Danny Pudi in Curated; Maria Bello in EXIT; Amy Landecker in

Father Figurine; Jamie McShane in Good Morning; Tyler Labine in It’s Your Call; Brittany Snow directs Milkshake with Anna Camp; Patton Oswalt, Ben

Schwartz and Dermot Mulroney in Monster Challenge; Chris Gethard in Nighty Night; Tom Skerritt in The Phantom 52; M. Emmet Walsh in South of Bix;

and Brian Cox in Widdershins.

Over $86,000 in prizes, including $26,750 in cash

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Air Museum Flower Drop 2019

Pilots of the B-25, Pete Blood, Kelly Hughes, Jim Dale.

The Pietro family, Noel Arvizu, Eugene R. Prieto, and Silas Peterson. Honored 14 members of their family that have served. Photo by Pat Krause

Photo by Pat Krause

photos on the walls. It shows our younger generation the of all of America. Many Pride we have as Americans veterans attended and and how our freedom came seemed very proud to wear a considerable cost of lives the caps designating their of men who were willing to branch of service. So many volunteer to keep us free. families brought their children Fred Bell mentioned that to show them the history of many servicemen still carry our American Servicemen the scars of war and hopefully with all the various types of this day, where they are planes. The walls and plaques shown such appreciation, also show the bravery of our will help them heal. heroes with their bracelets and The Gold Star Families Continued from Page 1

had roses put in the plane to honor their 27 loved ones lost in battle. The Palm Springs Pipe Band escorted the B-25 plane out onto the Tarmac. 4 Planes led the B-25 into the air, did the Missing Man Formation and honored the Army, Navy, Marines and the Air Force.

They did a couple fly-overs while it was announced to the crowd to get cameras ready for the Flower Drop on its second run over the Air Museum. 3000

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Bryce Johnson and President Leanna Bonamici.

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the Theatre and Education in the Coachella Valley.

The group, Media Mavens, who have met monthly for almost 20 years, was invited to join PSWIFT. Media Mavens was started nearly 20 years ago by women involved in any form of Media. Founders were Pattie Daly Caruso, Gloria Greer, Janet Newcomb, Judy Vossler, Patti Gribow and Lea Goodsell. Since then, we have lost Pattie and Gloria while others have resigned or left the group. We miss them all.

The numbers had dwindled to where the group thought they needed to merge with another group that incorporated the same ideas and goals.

As a part of Media Mavens for many years, I am happy

as it taxied to the Tarmac for flight. Cameras and phones were always taking pictures of airplanes, interior displays and with some of the servicemen in uniform. Fred Bell thanked all the volunteers, sponsors, docents and all for coming.

American flags, t-shirts, hats, and Red White and Blue outfits were everywhere to celebrate, It was a beautiful day of remembrance.

Chrislyn Ortiz, Erin McGuire, Patti Gribow and Karen Lin-President of Green Room Theatre. Co. Photo by Pat Krause

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause Palm Springs Women in Film and Television, PSWIFT, held their regular meeting on May 22nd at Mitch’s on ElPaseo restaurant. PSWIFT’s mission is to empower, promote, and nurture women and men in the entertainment, communication, and media industries. This meeting was unique as they awarded a check to Bryce Johnson and DATA, The Digital Arts Technology Academy, of Cathedral City High School that teaches students in classes 9 thru 12, all forms of digital media. Patti Gribow introduced founders Karen Lin and David Catanzarite of Green Room Theatre. They honored them for their dedication to

red and white carnations made their way to the waiting hands of the thousands of people attending as a remembrance of those who lost their lives in our past and present wars.

There was a big white tent with chairs for seating and shade. Chairs were set up in 3 Hangars and also on the grounds. I saw several risers also for accommodation and watching. The crowds all gathered around the plane

to see that Media Mavens will evolve with other colleagues in the industry. PSWIFT have shown that powerful women can accomplish much with camaraderie and Interaction along with friends to make a powerful group of women who can make a difference.

Anyone interested in joining is welcome to come along and

help make that difference.

President Leanna Bonamici spoke about the events they hold each year. The major fundraiser is the Broken Glass Awards Luncheon, where they honor women who have broken the glass ceiling in the entertainment industry. The event will be held this year on November 4th at the Agua

Caliente Resort Casino Spa. Denise DuBarry Hay was the founder, also Past President, Board Member and dear friend who passed away recently and will be greatly missed. They also hold a speaker series where they invite a well-known guest to hold a conversation to help PSWIFT members learn more to help in their careers.

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Will Two Tops Make a Bottom?

By Janice Gough According to market history, when we usually have experienced two peaks in the market, soon after, we hit a significant Correction. In technical terms, this is called a “double top” pattern. The first top occurred last September 2018, and the second top was this month May, ’09. Typically, the two “tops” are followed by a decline of anywhere from 10% to 20%.

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2007. It went on to fall 57% over the next two years.

The wealthiest 10% of Americas control 75% of our wealth. However, most Americans are practically living hand to mouth, with very little savings. All it takes is one major company that says they cannot pay their Debt any longer to trigger a crash.

As more and more investors sell out, the triple down effect occurs, and then, we are amid a major correction.

Many of the problems of Wall Street is that it is very overleveraged, just as our country is and we are, personally. High Debt is out of control. Our country has 23 Trillion Dollars of Debt (not encompassing Social Security debt). We have been increasing Debt every year, but it cannot go on forever. The bottom line is that when the market does correct, we will see interest rates skyrocket.

The current Treasury Bond market is near 3%. The Fed who has driven interest rates

artificially low will be forced to increase rates, even as high as the mid-’70s when mortgage interest rates were as high as 18.5 percent. Ninety-nine percent of the Public would be affected by a crash.

The Fed raising rates will cause Companies with high margin debt to close, and the number of businesses in this category is at an all-time high. Moreover, if interest rates skyrocket, we will see many companies fail. It only takes one large company to start a correction as we saw in the decline of Lehman Bros. Reports show Fifteen percent of U.S. Cos. will not be able to pay their Debt The Fed cannot afford to bail out any companies, as they did in 2007 crash.

The Fed printed lots of money (Quantitative easing) and then backed it with US bonds, which increased the Debt substantially.

If more and more people have to pay higher interest

rates on loans or credit cards or adjustable rate mortgages, just as we witnessed in 2008, bankruptcies and foreclosures will increase. Now is the time to lock in large loans and mortgages on a Fixed rate. Be careful that you are not overextended as this was a leading cause of foreclosures in 2008.

Debt is not only the Fed’s problem; it is an American’s problem and the people’s problem. The US has $1.3 Trillion in college debt. Also, Consumer Debt is $ 1.9 trillion.

It should be an essential planning strategy for advisors to help teach clients ways to get out of Debt, as much as selecting suitable investments.

Most advisors only consider offering solutions for the Savings portion of a client’s income; however, a good retirement plan will encompass ways to pay down Debt before retirement. Savings in qualified plans may not be what it is cracked up to be, especially if interest rates are double when

we withdraw the savings.

Having a good retirement savings plan does not always lead to financial security in retirement, but reducing Debt, does. As an advisor, I talk to many people who’s debt problem should be addressed before establishing savings plans, even 401K, IRAs, etc.

By eliminating high-interest paying rates on Debt and by investing in Tax Sheltered accumulation of savings and Tax-Free withdrawals, your retirement days could be great.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly: Is there any legal requirement for the reserves to be at any levels or is it a recommendation by the state?

Can an HOA be taken over by the state if it is underfunded and if so, at what percentage? Thank you. S.P., Newport Beach.

funds is considered borrowing which must be disclosed to the members per Civil 5520.

The Davis-Stirling Act does not specify any minimum funding of reserve accounts and does not specify a percentage the fund must be in comparison to the reserve study recommendation. If the reserve study is prepared and annually reviewed and all the disclosures to members and prospective member are made, a reserve fund could be empty and still technically comply with the law. This makes sense, because the percentage of funding depends upon the remaining anticipated life of each component. Associations should follow the funding recommended by their reserve studies.

Financially healthy associations adequately fund their reserve accounts, while short-sighted association boards often try to artificially

keep assessments lower by cheating – avoiding the scheduled monthly deposits into the reserve account. Regular reserve deposits are necessary because roofs, asphalt and other common components in the association deteriorate each day. That deterioration can be calculated quickly using the reserve study. For example, if a new roof is expected to last fifteen years, once the anticipated replacement cost is determined one can quickly determine the daily cost of ongoing roof deterioration.

If the association does not set aside a corresponding amount of money to offset that deterioration, the association quietly but inexorably falls into insolvency. When a new roof is necessary and the HOA has not accumulated enough funds in its reserve account, it will be forced to ask the members to approve a major new special assessment

or obtain a major loan.

The Legislature has done its job, by enacting a group of statutes forcing association boards to think about and disclose the HOA’s reserve status and whether the HOA is prepared to meet its future needs for major refurbishment.

Wise homebuyers and their Realtors® should place a higher value upon the wellreserved HOA home and be cautious about poorly funded associations.

presented 101 films that have gone on to receive Academy Award® nominations. Winners will be announced at a brunch on Sunday, June 23.

Prominent industry figures from the Sundance Institute, Showtime, Netflix, AMPAS®, Anonymous Content, CAA, ICM Partners, Tribeca Film Institute, IDA, Film Independent, Management 360, Refinery 29, Vimeo,

SAGindie, Breaker, Mosaic, CINETIC MEDIA, Seed&Spark, ATTN:, Chicken & Egg Pictures, Circle of Confusion, Odenkirk Provissiero and other organizations will participate in three days of ShortFest Forum programs covering a wide range of emerging trends and new practices in the global film community.

More info: https://www. psfilmfest.org/2019-shortfest

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Janice offers retirement planning, projections to encompass a lifetime plan, by paying down Debt, reducing taxes, covering the unexpected (disability or death) and leaving a Legacy.

Contact Janice at Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com or call at our office: (760) 2517724 or (650) 200-8291.

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What Amount Reserves Does The Law Require?

Mr. Richardson: Please tell me if there is a Civil Code requiring a certain percentage of funds to be kept in the HOA reserve fund? Also, would you know if there is an average or median level that is known for California HOA’s.? Ours is over 100 percent. J.D., El Cajon Dear S.P. and J.D.: The Davis-Stirling Act contains several requirements regarding reserves. Civil Code Section 5550 requires a full study be performed every three years, with annual reviews in between. Civil 5550(b)(5) requires a long-term funding plan, and Civil 5560 requires that plan include scheduled assessment increases and be adopted in an open board meeting. Civil 5565 requires a detailed written disclosure of the status of each common area component in the reserve study, which disclosure must be in the form prescribed by Civil 5570. This disclosure, per Civil 5300(b)(2) is part of the Annual Budget Report, and so is distributed annually to members and to prospective buyers. Civil 5510(b) requires that reserve funds be spent only on the items reserved for, and per Civil 5515 any other withdrawal of reserve

Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Principal of Richardson|Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com.

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awards, will be given out in 22 categories to this year’s short films in competition. First place winners in five categories will automatically become eligible for consideration by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS®) for a possible Academy Award® nomination. Over the course of 24 years, the Festival has May 29, 2019

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Rep. Takano releases report on heavy burden of rent in Riverside

More than 30 percent of renters in Riverside County are still severely rent burdened

By Desert Star Staff Riverside, CA – Rep. Takano (D-Calif.) released an updated version of his 2014 report examining rent costs, household income trends, and housing availability in Riverside County.

The report found that about one in three households in the Inland Empire are severely rent burdened, with 30.2 percent of all Riverside County renters spending more than half of their annual income on rent. Since 2007, Riverside County’s median annual income has decreased by 7.2 percent while rent has gone up by 3.8 percent, bringing severe and far-reaching negative consequences for families and communities.

“Homeownership is often seen as a stepping stone into the middle class, an investment for a secure retirement,

and a pathway to upward economic mobility,” said Rep. Mark Takano. “Unfortunately, homeownership is out of reach for families in our community and across the country, and families are renting more. The lack of affordable housing is becoming burdensome for many in Riverside County. We need to support vulnerable renters and assist aspiring homeowners in this current housing market if we want our economy to prosper and our community to thrive.”

To help alleviate this crisis, Rep. Takano proposed a series of solutions that can be addressed at the federal level, including: Lowering the cost of rent by increasing the inventory of affordable housing Preventing landlords from using credit scores to deny tenant applications

Mark Takano Joined thousands at West Coast Thunder to pay tribute to the brave Americans who lost their lives during service. It is our responsibility to ensure that the sacrifice our veterans and Gold Star families made is never forgotten and to honor their legacy with action.

Making rent more Street’s presence in the of vulnerable households The full report can be affordable by expanding access single-family rental market to housing assistance programs Defeating President Trump’s found https://takano.house. gov/download/2019-rent-report Putting a check on Wall plan to raise rent on millions

House Bills Would Give Millions a Path to Citizenship

By Desert Star Staff NEW YORK – The Dream Act and American Promise Act, extending permanent protection to millions of immigrants whose legal status is threatened,

are on their way to the full U.S. House for a vote.

The bills, passed by the House Judiciary Committee yesterday, would extend permanent protection for young adults known as

“Dreamers,” who arrived here as children, and to those who were eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure as of January 2017. And they would create a path to citizenship

for 2.2 million immigrants nationwide, including more than 80,000 in New York.

Anu Joshi, senior policy director at the New York Immigration Coalition, says the Trump administration’s efforts to end protections for DACA and TPS recipients have thrown their lives into limbo.

“The Dream and Promise Act would be helping to ensure that they could live full, meaningful, healthy lives without living under the threat of deportation,” says Joshi.

The Trump administration attempted to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and terminate TPS and DED status for most of the people protected, but those efforts have been blocked by the courts.

After passing background checks and other requirements, the bills would allow both DACA and TPS recipients to apply for green cards and

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A biotechnology company that makes compostable food-service ware and a nine-year-old who organizes river cleanups were among those honored at this year’s Tennessee Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Awards.

Knoxville-based Genera Energy was recognized for its partnerships with regional farmers to grow agricultural crops such as switchgrass and wheat straw, which the company then uses

to make sustainable fiber.

Vice President for business development Sam Jackson says natural fiber-based plates, bowls, cups and take-out containers will be ready by early next year.

“So, we’re making a usable fiber out of our agricultural materials, but it’s in a much more sustainable, environmentally friendly process,” says Jackson. “And then also onsite, we’ll be manufacturing our own line of compostable food-service products, all of which will be fully compostable and fully

biodegradable, really aiming at replacing polystyrene or Styrofoam products on the market today.”

The 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony was held in Nashville and honored 17 individuals and businesses across the state.

Another honoree was nine-year-old Cash Daniels of Chattanooga, who organizes monthly river cleanups and is committed to reducing waste.

“Why I clean up the river is because 80% of the ocean’s plastic comes

from rivers, and if we don’t clean up the ocean, it will just keep getting worse,” says Daniels. “We pull out, like, close to 3,000 pounds of trash out of the river.”

Daniels says he hopes to be a marine biologist when he grows up.

Mike Butler, CEO of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, points out that as more people move into urban areas, they are less likely to experience the state’s wildlife and natural resources.

“If you go back 40, 50 years ago, you have a lot

Natural disasters, violent conflicts or epidemics are among the circumstances that prevent TPS and DED recipients from returning safely to their home countries. (Alex/Adobe Stock)

eventually, citizenship. Joshi points out that many TPS recipients already have lived in the U.S. for decades.

“There’s about 300,000 current TPS recipients, and they have 275,000 U.S.-citizen children,” says Joshi. “So, we’re not just talking about immigrants. We’re talking about U.S.-citizen kids who stand to benefit from this legislation.”

There are more than 30,000 TPS recipients living in New York.

Joshi is confident the bills will pass in the House but acknowledges it will be more difficult to get them through the Senate. However, she believes there is hope.

“There has been broad, bipartisan support in the past for the Dream Act, and legislation to protect TPS and DED recipients, and we just have to continue applying pressure,” says Joshi.

more people that grew up on farms, and so they saw firsthand what happened if you abused land or water,” says Butler. “Now, it’s a lot more detached.”

Butler says the Federation works on public policy, youth engagement and habitat restoration.

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‘Unlikely Alliance’ of Native, Rural Americans Defends Environment

By Desert Star Staff OLYMPIA, Wash. – Native American and non-Native communities have joined forces across the country to form

what could be the base of a new environmental movement.

Zoltán Grossman, a geography and Native studies professor at Evergreen

State College in Olympia, is the author of “Unlikely Alliances: Native Nations and White Communities Join to Defend Rural Lands.”

He says a local example of this was the blocking of a large coal port terminal proposed near Bellingham.

Grossman notes the Lummi Nation prevailed because of its treaty-protected fishing rights.

“They were joined by some of the same non-Native fishing communities that, back in the ‘60s, ‘70s, even ‘80s, were opposing tribal treaty rights,” he states. “And so, this is a very powerful, really locally based alliance.”

Grossman also cites the Quinault Nation’s success opposing a proposed oil terminal near Aberdeen, which he says gained support from the mostly white, working class Washingtonians of former logging towns in the area.

There are more examples across the West and Midwest.

The Midwest Treaty Network was formed between Native and non-Native communities to defeat plans for a copper mine in Wisconsin.

White ranchers and farmers and tribal members have teamed up in the Cowboy Indian Alliance to oppose

By Desert Star Staff MINOT, N.D. – The 2018 Farm Bill laid the soil for growing hemp, giving North Dakota farmers the chance to explore this emerging market.

Although hemp has been around for a while, it’s getting new life with the lifting of the federal prohibition against growing the crop commercially.

Eric Eriksmoen, a research agronomist with the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot, says hemp has big market potential and many uses, but it’s still not clear

what the market will look like.

For North Dakota farmers who have been struggling, especially in the midst of the trade war with China, Eriksmoen says hemp could be used to stem some of their losses.

“They’re looking at it as another crop to utilize and to diversify and limit some of their risk,” he explains. “So it has some opportunities.”

Eriksmoen says there are regulations on growing hemp, but they aren’t stringent.

Growers need to obtain a

license with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and submit to a background check.

Because hemp is related to cannabis, the plants also have to be tested for the psychoactive ingredient THC. Eriksmoen says if the THC content is too high, the plants have to be destroyed.

Hemp is a diverse crop with a variety of uses.

Its stalk can be used for textiles and the seeds can be extracted for food such as energy bars. Hemp seed oil is used in cosmetics

and other food products.

Eriksmoen says a compound in hemp known as CBD, which has potential pharmaceutical uses, will likely be the largest market. It was worth $40 million in 2018, but industry experts expect it to skyrocket, predicting a $22 billion market by 2024.

The barrier, Eriksmoen says, is that North Dakota has no processors for extracting CBD – yet.

“That’s an issue,” he concedes. “But I think if we can show that the farmers in

Alliances between rural communities and Native tribes have sprung up across the West and Midwest to protect local lands and waters. (Zoltán Grossman)

the Keystone XL pipeline.

Grossman says rural community members learn more about Native cultures in these fights and also about the sway Native communities hold to launch large-scale opposition to environmentally destructive projects.

“The tribes in particular, because of their treaty rights, possess certain powers, especially to bring in federal agencies, etc. that local governments don’t,” he explains.

Grossman says these alliances offer a different way to look at environmentalism and its base, which he adds tends to be urban, white and upper middle class.

He says in defending their homes, Native and nonNative community members have created a different form of populism than we’re used to hearing about.

“It’s a populism that cuts across cultural and racial lines to take on corporate power and to reinforce power of ordinary people against these big machines,” he points out.

North Dakota can produce a viable hemp industry, that the processors are going to be more than willing to set up shop in this state.”

While hemp is showing potential, Eriksmoen says it’s a relatively untested crop in North Dakota and will need pioneering farmers to test it out.

“How do you get this started and who’s going to take the risk and once those issues are worked out then it will either become a viable crop – a viable, marketable crop – or not,” he states.

Agronomist Cites Hemp’s Growing Potential for ND Farmers

Remembering California’s 2nd-Deadliest Disaster

the dam was unstable, and that engineers failed to fortify the base when they raised the top of the dam an extra ten feet. Perez says the lessons learned have since informed generations of civil engineers, including those who worked on Hoover Dam. Last weekend, volunteers removed trash near San Francisquito Creek, which runs through the dam site and The St. Francis Dam collapse in 1928 is California’s second-deadliest disaster, after the San Franciscosupports two endangered species – the California earthquake of 1906. (H.T. Strearns/U.S. Geological Survey) red-legged frog, and a

By Desert Star Staff disaster ever in the state. will serve a dual purpose. fish called the unarmored SANTA CLARITA, Calif.

President Donald Trump “So, I think the importance three-spined stickleback.

– Ninety-one years ago this signed a law in March of it is to acknowledge Alan Walker is a manager spring, the St. Francis Dam establishing a national the loss of human life, and with the nonprofit Resource collapsed, sending a 160memorial there, and now, the importance of sound Institute, which is working foot wall of water crashing the Angeles National Forest infrastructure in Southern on a project to improve the 54 miles from Santa Clarita has three years to come up California,” says Perez. creek that will then inform to the beach in Ventura. with a management plan.

Investigations done after the management plan.

It killed about 450 people Forest Supervisor Jerry the tragedy determined that “What we’re trying to do – the second-deadliest Perez says the memorial rock on the south side of is look at ways naturally to www.desertstarweekly.com

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incorporate the existing site conditions into a natural feature that will allow these organisms to move up and down stream, and being extremely respectful of the cultural resources that exist, especially at the St. Francis Dam site,” says Walker.

The project is a partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Angeles National Forest, Resource Institute, and SWCA, an environmental consulting firm.

The site is open to the public, northeast of Santa Clarita off Interstate 5. There is a plaque at the site of one of the power stations that was destroyed, as well as multiple places to pull off and see the giant pieces of concrete that washed down the valley almost a century ago.

Disclosure: Resource Institute contributes to our fund for reporting on Endangered Species & Wildlife, Environment, Public Lands/Wilderness, Water.

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USDE Green Ribbon honors California Schools

By Desert Star Staff The U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.

In California, four schools were named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, including: Carrisa Plains Elementary School, Santa Margarita; Eagle Rock Elementary School, Los Angeles; Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis; and St. James Academy, Solana

Beach. In addition, the Rialto Unified School District was honored as a District Sustainability Awardee.

Across the country, 35 schools, 14 districts, and four postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to address the three “Pillars” of the program: reducing environmental impact and utility costs, improving health and wellness, and ensuring effective sustainability education. A state education official is also being recognized for his efforts to advance school sustainability in the state of Minnesota.

“I want to congratulate

this year’s U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School honorees,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. “They have truly embraced the challenge to create healthy, safe, sustainable and efficient learning environments for students, faculty, and staff. Their innovative approaches to learning will help students prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century.”

The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 28 states.

The selectees include 25 public schools – among them, three magnet schools

and two charter schools – as well as 10 nonpublic schools. Thirty-six percent of the 2019 honorees serve a disadvantaged student body.

The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found here. A report with highlights on the 53 honorees can be found here.

More information on the federal recognition award can be found here. Resources for all schools to move toward the three Pillars can be found here. (Please note that the links above will go live at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday.)

U.S. Department of

Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Award, and Postsecondary Sustainability Award honorees for California are:

without fear of repercussions.

• The right to be free from discrimination.

• The right to

be free from abuse, neglect and restraint.

• The right to adequate medical care and treatment.

• The right to get information about alternatives to nursing homes.

Some states have laws and regulations that establish additional rights for nursing home residents.

Some states also guarantee a similar set of rights for people who live in assisted living or similar settings.

Every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam have an advocate, called a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, for residents of nursing homes, board and care and assisted living facilities and similar residential care facilities. These advocates work to resolve problems affecting residents’ health, safety, welfare and rights.

Residents, their families and others have the right to contact their local Ombudsman program to help them understand their rights, learn about community resources and work through problems.

For more information on these rights, and to find your local Ombudsman program, visit acl.gov/ombudsman.

The website also provides information on other programs and services available to help older adults and people with disabilities who need help with daily tasks, like getting dressed, bathing or cooking, to receive this support in their own homes. These programs can help delay or avoid nursing home care, guide nursing home residents looking to transition back into the community and support family members serving as caregivers. Family Features

Knowledge is Power Understanding the rights of nursing home residents

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By Desert Star Staff An estimated 1.4 million older adults and people with disabilities live in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If a nursing home participates in Medicare or Medicaid – and most do – it must meet requirements “to promote and protect the rights of each resident.”

This means nursing homes are required to care for their residents in a way that enhances the quality of life for residents, respects their dignity and ensures they are able to make choices for themselves.

Established by federal law, the “Residents’ Bill of Rights,” states if you live in a nursing home, you are entitled to rights including: • The right to be fully

informed in a language you understand of all aspects of your residency.

• The right to participate in all aspects of your care.

• The right to make independent choices based on your needs and preferences.

• The right to privacy and confidentiality.

• The right to safe and appropriate transfer and discharge, including the right to appeal decisions.

• The right to visits from friends, family, providers and other people of your choosing.

• The right to participate in social, religious and community activities.

• The right to organize and participate in resident groups, often called resident councils.

• The right to complain

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Law Praised for Lifting Ban on SNAP Benefits

By Desert Star Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recovering addicts say a change in West Virginia foodassistance rules will help them stay clean and out of trouble.

Last week, a new law went into effect allowing people with drug felony convictions to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps.

Nakesha Cabbell said she’s staying sober now after serving a sentence for delivery of a controlled substance.

She said the change this is going to make in her life is fairly straight-forward.

“Well, I wouldn’t have to break any laws to try to put food in my stomach. It’s pretty transparent,” Cabbell said. “I wouldn’t have to fall back into old addict behaviors, which could cause me to relapse and go back to prison again, to try to put food on the table.”

The ban on felons getting

SNAP benefits was the result of a 1990s welfare-reform movement intended to be tough on crime - part of the broader war on drugs. The Legislature passed House Bill 2459 lifting the ban, during the last regular session.

West Virginia had been one of only three states that still had the rule in place.

Lida Shepherd, program director with the American Friends Service Committee, said the recovering addicts she hears from say much the same thing. She said most of them are poor and have trouble getting work with a felony conviction on their record.

She said they have to fight to stay away from bad habits.

“This helps them stay Until lifting it last week, West Virginia was one of only three states to maintain a ban on accessing clean. This actually helps as a crime deterrent,” SNAP benefits for people with drug felony convictions. (WV Center on Budget and Policy) Shepherd said. “In West Virginia in particular, I think have caught a drug felony.”

Human Resources, more in 2016 because of a it’s incredibly important According to the state than 2,000 West Virginians drug felony conviction. because so many people Department of Health and were denied SNAP benefits

Long-Lasting Effects of Family Separation Policy Likely for Children

Separation from a caregiver can lead to such disorders in adulthood as anxiety and depression. (pathdoc/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff BOISE, Idaho – Separating families at the border likely will have long-term effects on the children involved. That’s according to decades of research, says Taryn Yates – grant manager and planner with the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund.

Yates says forced separation from parents creates profound stress for a child, and long-lasting separation also prolongs the body’s stress responses, leaving them feeling unsafe. Yates says separation neurologically looks the same as neglect, which the brain processes like physical abuse.

And in some cases, she says neglect can be more damaging than abuse.

“You’re getting the lack of the nurturing they need for their brain development, and you’re also getting the stress of not having the caregiver there to help them self-regulate and help them calm down,” says Yates. “So, they’re

just in this sustained stress response, which their brain begins to wire in that way.”

The Trump administration implemented a “zero tolerance” policy to deter migrants from coming across the U.S./ Mexico border a year ago this month, but later rescinded it.

More than 2,800 kids were separated under this policy and recent court documents have identified another 1,700 possible separation cases.

Federal officials say it could take up to two years to reunite families.

If these situations aren’t resolved soon, Yates says the stress of separation will most likely follow children into adulthood. Possible results are lower I.Q., underdeveloped social and emotional competence, and disorders such as anxiety and depression.

She explains kids need to feel safe in order to explore their world and learn – and

brains that feel threatened have a greater difficulty learning.

“So what’s happening is these children are kind of in these holding patterns, where their brains are so stressed out that they’re not able to learn,” says Yates. “They’re not able to have positive experiences, and without parents around, there’s no adult to buffer that stress.”

Yates also has young children of her own, which she says gives her practical examples of how important caregivers are in making kids feel safe.

“The attachment between a caregiver and a child is really this beautiful thing that should be protected, and that our community should stand firm that it’s something that we always protect,” says Yates.

Disclosure: Idaho Children’s Trust Fund contributes to our fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Early Childhood Education, Family/ Father Issues, Youth Issues.

By Desert Star Staff Ontario, California – Passenger volume at Ontario International Airport (ONT) climbed nearly 7% in April, continuing a trend of steady growth for the nation’s fastest growing airport.

According to data compiled by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), almost 445,000 airline passengers traveled through the Inland Empire airport last month, an increase of 6.9% over April last year.

From January through April, ONT welcomed more

Over the first four months of the year, cargo shipments totaled more than 233,500 tons, 3.4% higher than the same period in 2018.

For the summer travel season beginning Friday through Labor Day, an estimated 1.6 million passengers will fly in and

out of ONT, an increase of 13.9% over summer last year and more than four times the estimated growth in air travel nationally.

Ontario International Airport passenger volume climbed almost 7% in April

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than 1.6 million arriving and departing passengers, 5.2% more than the same fourmonth period in 2018.

Delta Air Lines began daily, non-stop service to its Atlanta hub in April and a second roundtrip will begin in June. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines will also add new service next month to Houston and San Francisco, respectively.

Meanwhile, Ontario recorded double-digit growth in cargo volume in April, increasing 11% over April last year to more than 61,800 tons.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Your main gift has been instinct, a practical way of being. However, intuition, a higher super-human level of instinct is emerging. It provides you with greater inner strength and a new faith. Many will be surprised as you become more easygoing, compassionate, concerned for others (not just yourself). A greater belief in yourself also comes forth due to an anchoring of new spiritual ideals. Your new spiritual identity deepens. Don’t let divine discontent topple you.

MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

your calling in life are lost.

You’re better than perfect.

And you’re responsible.

Know these things. Allow no misconceptions of self to be nurtured.

CANCER

It’s important to be practical with goals. You have a deep inner faith. It’s good to consider what you believe and why. Where did the concepts come from? It would be good to study different religions, or to even enter a seminary, becoming a minister or pastor.

Higher education offers TAURUS involvement with religious, philosophical or artistic Idealism is part of your nature fields. Travel beckons too, along with adaptability and but here you must be careful flexibility. These virtues develop health-wise. Compassion further in coming years. As becomes your teacher. you attempt to always keep the peace, you might discover LEO you’ve lost awareness of your deepest hopes and Are you experiencing spiritual wishes. You are to call them longing, deep sensitivity, forth again. Connections with fantasies, ecstasy, warrior friends must always have dreams? If not now, later. In a spiritual basis or you feel the meantime, something discontent. You are to develop from the past - a relationship, all the arts. Why? Taurus love, person, event - seems personifies the Art of Living. to be important once again.

However, you choose not GEMINI to contact or connect with them - a mistake. Where What does your intuition before the boundaries were tell you about current world blurred, you both have grown. trends in business, the arts, Boundaries are intact now. humanity, education, politics?

Careful with money. Give it, In coming years, you will don’t loan it. Love more. develop a deep creativity and VIRGO vision leading you to the arts, the media, writing, talking of things charitable and of So often Virgo gives more than service. Work on maintaining they’re able to receive. They clear direction lest goals and seek a soul mate, one linked

to them psychically. They see potential, instead of reality at times, seeking others as they wish them to be, not as they are. Sometimes Virgos want to save or be saved (from themselves). These are all developmental stages.

They can be confusing and difficult to understand (for a time). Until you realize your potential extraordinary talents.

LIBRA Daily plans, agendas and affairs (work) become so fluid you may not know where you are at times. All routines seem to float out the door, replaced by chaos, confusion and a sense of helplessness. Know that when chaos appears, it’s announcing a new harmony attempting to come forth.

Rearrange everything in your environments. Tend to health methodically. Interact with the animal, plant (nature) and mineral kingdoms with loving awareness. They bring a new order into your life.

SCORPIO When people use the word drama it’s usually disapproving, critical, disparaging, unsympathetic and judgmental. However, some signs truly have ceaseless dramatic things occurring. We actually have little choice in the matter of our lives and behaviors.

We have little choice in how people react and/or respond to us. Those experiencing drama in their lives are living life deeply, fully, creatively and

with passion. It’s just their time. Your time is always.

SAGITTARIUS Was home, family, relatives, mom, dad, family life as a child complex? Were (are) you sensitive, free spirited, idealistic, philosophical? Do you need at this time to set limits? Do you long for a new home and sense of place?

Do you alternate between being social while also seeking solitude? Do you at times isolate yourself? Is family challenging? And do you have many inflated dreams?

A new identity will appear in the next eighteen months.

Along with a new path.

CAPRICORN Visualize all that you want to be and do - your future, where you’re called to live, the interior and exterior of your home, the environments calling to you, the gardens and kitchen. Do this on a detailed yet grand scale. Visualization creates a magnetic field and what you envision (if it is yours) comes into manifestation. Then you can decide your true wants/ needs. We become what we deeply imagine, we express what we can create, we encourage what we love. Do all of these with confidence.

the world. Others may attempt to undervalue your worth and value. Follow your intuition and instincts concerning your use of money. Honor all debts.

Value others and their work.

Tell them of their value. Do not gloss over monetary details.

Be generous. However, care for yourself. This is practical.

PISCES A great sensitivity is surrounding Pisces. It’s as if you live in a dream - everyone else’s, actually. Others see you through their own projections.

This can be confusing, at times hurtful. Reality for you isn’t what reality is for others.

Tiredness can overcome you often. At times, dizziness, too.

Tend to health very carefully.

Moods come and go. Sleep more. Calcium needs Vitamin D (lots of it) to be absorbed.

Magnesium helps us sleep.

Begin painting. Neptune calls.

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.

AQUARIUS It’s important to be balanced about money - not too strict, not too lax. It’s important to know the value of yourself and your work, presenting this to

China to dethrone US as world’s largest retail market in 2019

By Desert Star Staff Retail sales in China are poised to surge this year and exceed US retail by more than $100 billion, bringing it the crown as the top global retail market, according to a forecast by research firm eMarketer.

The total sales to consumers of world’s most populous country and second-largest economy are expected to hit around $5.64 trillion in 2019, an increase of 7.5 percent since last year, the US-based research company concluded in a report published on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, retail sales of its trade-war rival, the US, are projected to surge 3.3 percent to reach nearly $5.53 trillion.

“In recent years, consumers in China have experienced rising incomes, catapulting millions into the new middle class,” senior forecasting director at the research firm, Monica Peart, said. “The result has been marked rise in purchasing

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power and average spending per person.”

The main booster for China’s retail sales growth in e-commerce, according to eMarketer. Online sales in the country account for the highest rate of retail sales in the world, some 35.3 percent, and they are set to expand by 30 percent this year, reaching $1.99 trillion, according to the report.

At the same time, the US share of the global e-commerce market is expected to drop to 15 percent by 2022. China will take the lead in global online retail sales, taking more than half of the market this year and more than 63 percent in the next three years.

China’s online sales hit one of their peaks during the annual shopping holiday, Singles Day, which takes place on November 11. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba smashed records last year, making some $30.8 billion

(213.5 billion yuan) during the 24-hour shopping event, beating Amazon’s Prime Day, as well as both US shopping holidays Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.

At the same time, growth rates are slowing for both countries, eMarketer estimates, adding that China’s growth rate will exceed that of the US through 2022.

Earlier this week, Beijing May 29, 2019

reported that its economic growth came in at 6.6 percent last year – 0.1 percent higher than the authorities expected, but the slowest pace for the country in almost three decades. The news fueled concerns over a global economic slowdown.

However, Beijing insists that it’s on track for more growth in the nearest future.

“There are all sorts of

views; some are saying that China is approaching the end of its growth, or we have already reached the end of our growth. If you ask us, we believe that we have not reached the end, we are pursuing more sustainable growth,” Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan told the audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. www.desertstarweekly.com

225,000 Flowers Placed at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day Flowers Honor Fallen Troops & Veterans at 155 Cemeteries Nationwide

By Desert Star Staff Arlington, Va. – On Sunday, May 26th, more than 1,400 volunteers from the D.C. area honored fallen troops by placing 225,000 flowers at grave sites at Arlington National Cemetery. This annual event is organized by the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation.

“It’s about bringing back the original meaning of Memorial Day, by encouraging people to visit cemeteries and decorate grave sites while recognizing the sacrifices made by our fallen military heroes and veterans,” said Ramiro Penaherrera, who cofounded the project in 2011.

Memorial Day was initially known as Decoration Day, and people would observe the holiday by visiting cemeteries and decorating grave sites to recognize the sacrifices made by our fallen military heroes.

This event is part of a national effort by the Foundation involving 600,000 flowers that decorated 400,000 grave sites at more than 100 cemeteries nationwide on Memorial Day. “Thousands of veterans’ grave sites go unvisited and unrecognized on Memorial Day – the national day to honor our fallen troops and decorate their grave sites,” said Penaherrera.

“We want to honor and remember their service and sacrifice for our country.”

Flower growers from Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, and California donate flowers for the event. The event is widely supported across the floral industry.

In partnership with the Foundation, more than 200 retail florists and main street businesses distribute flowers from their shops to the public for placement in cemeteries across the country to honor fallen service members and late veterans.

155 cemeteries are participating this year with the help of 5,000 volunteers

nationwide. Please see our website for a list of 40 participating cemeteries.

Additional graves are receiving flowers as part of special Memorial Day observances organized by community groups working with the Foundation.

Learn more on the website at www. memorialdayflowers.org

The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation began in 2011 after U.S. citizens working in the floral industry wanted to express their patriotism and profound appreciation for the sacrifices made by America’s military men and women. They began with placing 10,000 roses at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day in 2011.

E-commerce behemoth Alibaba smashes ‘Singles Day’ records

By Desert Star Staff Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has smashed records for its Singles Day, the world’s biggest 24-hour shopping event, despite an ongoing trade war with the US and waning domestic interest in the event.

The 2018 edition of the 11/11 Singles Day brought in a record $30.8 billion (213.5 billion-yuan, renminbi), beating Amazon’s Prime Day, as well as both US shopping holidays Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.

Alibaba boasts a reported 666 million active monthly users, more than twice the population of the US, which may have helped.

“That trend [of a rising Chinese middle class] is not going to stop, trade war or no trade war,” Alibaba Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai said in a company blog post on Sunday. Tsai estimates that China’s middle class would

almost triple by 2030, from 300 million to 850 million.

In the nine years since Singles Day began, the number of brands that signed up to participate has gone from 27 initially, including Adidas, to 180,000. Alibaba’s main rival, JD.com, with backing from Walmart, Google and Tencent, posted its own Singles Day volume of $23 billion (RMB 160 billion).

The record $30.8 billion in sales marks a 27-percent increase on 2017. This does, however, mark a significant drop in overall growth, which is down compared to a rate of 39 percent year-on-year in 2017.

At present, only 17.5 percent of Chinese commerce is conducted online and Alibaba is trying to strike a balance between constructing more bricks-and-mortar ‘smart stores’ while maintaining a push towards digitization across the country.

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Ron Howard on His Career Transition, Script Selection & Directing WITH LADY BEVERLY COHN

Ron: That was another time, and there were access limitations. There was no cable, there were just three television channels and no independent stations, there was no Sundance or independent film markets, so it was a much more closed industry. Generally, people were pretty patronizing when I would say that I wanted to direct. They’d say how cute and someday I’m sure you will. I was just chafing to do it now. My dream was to direct a movie while I was still a teenager which I didn’t achieve, but my first film rolled the day after my 23rd birthday, so I didn’t miss it by too much.

Ron Howard with Cheryl, his wife for almost 45 years. Courtesy Photo Ron Howard was born into a show biz family making his acting debut at the ripe old age of 18 months. He made his screen debut when he turned four and has spent his entire life in Hollywood with his breakout role as Opie Taylor on the “The Andy Griffith Show” shining a national spotlight on this adorable little kid from Duncan, Oklahoma. As he grew up, he transitioned into playing teenagers on such television series as “Happy Days,” “The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang,” “Laverne & Shirley,” and “Love, American Style.” He had co-starring roles in movies made for television as well as a part in the iconic coming-ofage film “American Graffiti.”

Over the course of his amazing career, Ron has won 39 awards which include two Academy Awards, (“A Beautiful Mind,” and “Apollo 13”) four Emmys, a Grammy, two Golden Globes and was nominated for seven BAFTA Awards and was a recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 2001. He was honored twice by receiving two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the television and motion picture industries. There are too many films to list but some of the most memorable include, “Cocoon,” “Splash,” “Parenthood,” “Cinderella Man,” Rush,” “Backdraft,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “Angels & Demons,” and “Frost/Nixon.”

Ron is a national treasure with a reputation of being one of the nicest people in Hollywood which is attested to by the famous actors with whom he has worked including, Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Gary Sinise, Daryl Hannah, Robert Duvall, Steve Martin, Michael Keaton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris, Ewan McGregor, Henry Winkler, and Bill Paxton.

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Howard, and they have four children: Bryce Dallas, twins Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige, and their son Reed Cross.

Recap: In Part 1, Ron discussed the making of “Pavarotti.” His goal was to illuminate the life and times of the world’s most famous tenor.

The documentary includes interviews with Pavarotti’s family as well as rare archival footage. The film is CBS Films Polygram Entertainment Brian Grazer presentation, an Imagine Entertainment and White Horse Pictures production, and is scheduled to open in select cities on June 7.

Following is Part 2 of my exclusive interview with Ron Howard, which has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes.

There is a thru line to your films, which are character-driven with a deep sensitivity to the human condition. Why is

that your preference?

Ron: I always think about character-driven stories. As a fan, those are the stories that reach me the most deeply. I can appreciate a good action movie or a fantasy that isn’t character driven, and some of them are great. But the movies and television shows that resonate with me are the ones where the characters are tested in ways that I find fascinating, or I relate to, or I feel I learned something through observing their journey – whether it’s fiction or based on real events.

What grabs you when you’re reading a script?

Ron: Usually, it’s a surprise. There’s something fresh about the setting, and I like the way the characters are behaving within that setting, and I feel like the script is offering the audience something fresh.

How do you set up your scenes with your actors?

Ron: Through rehearsals and conversations, I try to understand what makes them tick as artists, and I try to create an environment which will allow them to A lot of young actors don’t excel. I make known aspects of the scene that I think are make a healthy transition.

Some become drug addicts, important. Some actors really want to talk about their some commit suicide. characters and delve into it Obviously, you never fell prey to some of the pitfalls while others are very selfof early success and the sufficient and lose something inherent financial rewards. if they over articulate it or Another transition was when over analyze it. As a director, I like to feel that I adapt my you decided you wanted approach to what I think will to direct. How was that allow the actor to really soar. received by the industry?

When you’re working with a narrative script, do you allow for improvisations or changes to the script as you’re shooting?

Ron: If I think the actor or actress has a gift, I’m definitely more inclined to try to open up sometime in the schedule to let them improvise. You wouldn’t think it, but the movie “Cocoon” had a lot of improvisation in it. Other movies like “Parenthood” were very loose and very realistic and had very little improv. It was tightly scripted and worked.

Even “Arrested Development” was initially supposed to have a lot of improvisation, but the scripts were so tight that while the actors might riff a little bit here and there, they just stuck with Mitch’s writing (Mitchell Hurwitz). It gets down to how are we using our resources for the best effect.

Is it through improv, or is it executing the script as written?

In a given week, how many scripts land on your desk?

Ron: Well, it depends on whether or not I’m shooting.

I’m getting ready to direct a scripted project from Netflix called “Hillbilly Elegy,” which will be starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams. During the nine weeks of shooting in Georgia and Ohio, I doubt that I’ll be reading any scripts. When I’m just co-chairman of Imagine Entertainment, I will read two or three scripts a week.

As always, I look forward to seeing your next film.

Ron: Thank you so much. This was fun.

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‘Isn’t It Romantic’ Is A Fun Rom-Com Romp There is a song lyric that suggests “What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love.” And that’s not all we need. We could also use some laughs to lighten the effects of all the sad, disturbing news we see every night on TV, from horrible rainstorms and tornadoes to potential world conflict and chaos. Eeek!

So if you feel down and want a little pick-me-up, check out the sweet rom-com “Isn’t It Romantic” starring Aussie funny lady Rebel Wilson (the “Pitch Perfect” films), Adam Devine (“The Intern,” “Pitch Perfect”) and handsome Liam Hemsworth (“The Hunger Games” and younger brother of actor Chris Hemsworth). While not as charismatic as classic Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn screwball comedies, this film is pleasant fun with song and dance thrown in for good measure.

We first meet Natalie (Rebel) at work in New York.

She is a young architect, but the men in the firm don’t listen to her ideas (which are excellent.) Instead, she is the

go-to-girl they send out to get coffee and donuts. The only colleague who always praises her in front of the others is Josh. It’s apparent that he really likes her. The only one without a clue is Natalie.

Her other supporter is her assistant Whitney (Betty Gilpin) who loves to watch romantic movies on a small TV and on the job. In one scene, they get into a heated, but friendly, dispute over romantic comedies like “Pretty Woman.” Whitney loves them, but Natalie describes them as “rubbish.”

This disdain wasn’t always the case. In a flashback, we see a teenaged Natalie glued to the TV set watching “Pretty Woman.” As she fantasizes, her mother says the only way a guy like “Richard Geer” would propose to her as if he needed a way to immigrate--and when he did he’d leave her. Ouch!

Cut to the present-Natalie’s whole life changes after she’s mugged in the subway and lands on her head. When she recovers every man who sees her seems to be infatuated by her,

including a very handsome Aussie client (Hemsley). Even her naughty little dog obeys her. What is happening! And does it make her happy?

Not really. In fact, all this attention gets on her nerves, especially when her best pal Josh seems to be smitten with a pretty swimsuit model (Priyanka Chopra).

Natalie is now a fashion

plate with the aid of her very gay next door neighbor (Brandon Scott Jones, the bookstore owner in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”).

Unfortunately, his performance is totally over the top--even for a screwball comedy. Less would have been more.

Todd Strauss-Schulson directed from a screenplay

by Erin Cardillo. Donna Fox

and Katie Silberman. The film is rated PG-13 for language and some sexual material.

Running time is 88 minutes.

“Isn’t it Romantic” is now available on DVD and Bluray. The blu-ray combo pack contains deleted scenes and a featurette “I Wanna Dance” that details how the musical numbers were created.

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“Bite Me,” A Love Song To Weirdos Tours USA

By Desert Star Staff The team behind the award-winning independent feature film, Bite Me – a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits her – is partnering with the Palm Springs Cultural Center for a special one-night screening, Q+A, and Joyful Vampire Ball as part of the film’s 51-screening, 40-city, 3-month Joyful Vampire Tour of America, bringing with it unforgettable events full of hope, joy, and acceptance for outsiders of all kinds.

Bite Me’s writer/producer/ star Naomi McDougall Jones was 14 years old when she went to see The Princess Diaries in her home state of Colorado with her best friend. “It may sound stupid, but watching that movie was a genuinely devastating experience for me,” Naomi recalls. “As you may remember, a very young Anne Hathaway was supposed to be a ‘mega-nerd.’ You knew this because they had frizzed up her hair and given her glasses and braces, which, in Hollywood-speak equals ‘mega-nerd.’ Over the course of the movie, she falls in love with a super-hot, popular guy who doesn’t know that she exists until someone gives her a makeover and he, finally, sees through to her winning personality. Of course, the problem is that, if you put frizz up Anne Hathaway’s hair...she still looks like Anne Hathaway.”

Naomi, who, by description, was “a genuinely strange kid; strange in a way that no kind of makeover would change” remembers her skin turning cold watching that movie. “I can remember so clearly thinking, ‘Oh my god. If she’s a weirdo.

I’m not even on the charts.’”

As a grown filmmaker, Naomi became determined to make a film for the world’s true outsiders -a film where the girl gets to keep her glasses on at the end of the movie. Thus, Bite Me was born, a story that centers on two very different kinds of outsiders – Sarah, with her blue hair, facial tattoo, who identifies as a vampire and James, a seemingly normal IRS agent, who has spent his entire life afraid to make any strong life choice for fear that others would make fun of him – who,

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over the course of the movie, eventually find the courage to open themselves up fully to the courageous, terrifying step of falling in love and ultimately find full acceptance just as they are.

To bring the audience even further into the film’s messages of acceptance and the bravery

of self-expression – which extends in the film to a colorful cast of supporting characters, including a Muslim-vampire who teaches kindergarten and James’ zealous Christian coworker and roommate (played by the legendary Annie Golden) who has her own victory with

self-expression by the end of the film – the team behind Bite Me follows each screening with A Joyful Vampire Ball, part-party, part-event, part-celebration, but most importantly a space where everyone is welcome, nobody is judged, and every uniqueness, large and small, is given room to be expressed.

Audience members are invited to come dressed in whatever makes them feel most joyful, which certainly could be a vampire outfit, but could also be a tiara, wings, a Viking dress, a Christmas sweater they’ve never been brave enough to wear in public – whatever makes them feel fabulous and joyful.

The Palm Springs screening on June 14th falls in the middle of the team’s Joyful Vampire Tour of America, which began on May 6th with three sold-out screenings in New York City, and is circumnavigating the US before ending back in NYC

on August 1st. Major cities on the tour include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, Austin, Tucson, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Aspen, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and others. A full list of dates/venues can be found at https://www. bitemethefilm.com/screenings The Palm Springs Cultural Center will host on June 14th a 7pm screening and Q&A with the film’s writer/ star Naomi McDougall Jones, followed by a Joyful Vampire Ball. The evening will be at The Camelot Theater, 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs.

CA. Tickets are $20 for the full evening and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/bite-me-vampire-balltickets-60314607615.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

‘80s Icons Shine Anew

A slew of groundbreaking 1980s hitmakers are back with terrific new albums in 2019, including The Waterboys, Jimmie Vaughan (of The Fabulous Thunderbirds), Alan Parsons, The Stray Cats, and Morrissey.

Artist: The Waterboys Title: Where The Action Is (Cooking Vinyl) You might like if you enjoy: The Waterboys, World Party, Psychedelic Furs Tell me more: Singersongwriter Mike Scott and his outstanding group known as the Waterboys have returned with another must-hear album of literate and lusty rock.

Since forming the band in Scotland in the early 1980s, Scott has written and recorded heartfelt original material tinged with classic rock, folk, Celtic and alternative styles to give his material a diverse and enchanting sweep. Few songwriters tap into the dayto-day experience of living life itself like Scott, whose lyrics resonate with the power of rock’s all-time greats; listen to the tear-inducing folk rocker “In My Time On Earth” and lyrics-driven “Ladbroke Grove Symphony” to get an instant feel of Scott’s brilliance. Ever the sonic explorer, Scott dips back to the poetry of Robert Burns (1759-1796) for the

Celtic “Then She Made the Lasses O,” and even offers up a full-on rap selection via “Take Me There I Will Follow You” and seemingly proves nothing is out of reach. Information: MikeScottWaterboys.com.

You might like if you enjoy: The Alan Parsons Project, ASIA Tell me more: Alan Parsons has explored a myriad of corners of the music universe over the past 50+ years, scoring success as engineer, Artist: Jimmie Vaughan producer, and recording artist.

Title: Please Come Home Parson’s new album “The (Last Music Co.) Secret” is a celebration of the You might like if you enjoy: symphonic and progressive Jimmie Vaughan, Kid Ramos rock elements that are clearly Tell me more: The new a big part of his musical DNA Jimmie Vaughan album “Please — after all, Parsons was an Come Home” is a thrilling and assistant engineer on The joyful celebration of the blues.

Beatles’ final two albums and On the new album, the famed served as an engineer on singer-guitar great pays tribute Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side to 11 classic blues tracks with of the Moon.” The wistful and a group of like-minded players melodic track “As Lights Fall” is who conjure up magic as they an early highlight on the disc, revisit timeless material penned with Parson’s inviting vocals by the celebrated likes of Lloyd positioned amidst an inviting Price, Lefty Frizzell, T-Bone pop sheen. Jason Mraz makes Walker and more. Vaughan a strong guest turn via the ‘70s showcases his strong baritone style nugget “Miracle.” The vocals and sharp skills on McCartney-esque “Fly to Me” guitar everywhere, from the and probing orchestra-draped buoyant “Just a Game” and “Beyond the Years of Glory” are dual saxophone-anchored among the glowing cuts that “No One To Talk To” to the appear on the last half of the instrumental gem “Hold It” and disc. Other high-profile guests disc-ending “Baby, What’s include original Foreigner Wrong,” the latter bolstered by singer Lou Gramm, ukulele plenty of Vaughan’s signature virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, lead guitar work. Information: and founding Genesis guitarist jimmievaughan.com.

Steve Hackett. Information: AlanParsons.com.

Artist: Alan Parsons Title: The Secret Artist: The Stray Cats (Frontiers Music Srl) Title: 40 (Surfdog Records)

You might like if you enjoy: The Stray Cats, Lee Rocker, ‘50s rockabilly Tell me more: The Stray Cats have returned with the aptly-titled “40,” a celebratory album that finds the rockabilly heroes rocking with the excitement and firepower that marked their introduction to the world in the early ‘80s.

The stripped-down approach displayed across the Peter Collins-produced album shines a welcome light on the talents of singer-guitarist Brian Setzer, bassist-singer Lee Rocker, and drummer-singer Slim Jim Phantom. There is apparent musical chemistry when they perform a dozen cuts on the album, and the New Yorkspawned trio has returned with some great original tracks to show off their musical chops.

While the Stray Cats certainly revisit the classic rockabilly sound that put them on the map (just listen to the blistering “Three Time’s A Charm” or playful “That’s Messed Up”), they explore new ground on the moody surf guitar-adorned “Cry Danger,” which features some of Setzer’s most innovative guitar work in memory. Other great cuts on the set include the high-flying “Cat Fight (Over a Dog Like Me),” moody instrumental “Desperado” and edgy closer “Devil Train.”

Information: StrayCats.com.

Artist: Morrissey Title: California Son (BMG) You might like if you enjoy: Morrissey, The Smiths Tell me more: When it came time for singer Morrissey to record a full-length album of songs by other artists it should have come as little surprise it would be no average covers project. Indeed, the former Smiths frontman has dipped back to the lesser-known reaches of the 1960s and ‘70s covering mostly under the radar cuts from legends such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Dionne Warwick as well as obscure cult heroes including Jobriath, Tim Hardin and Phil Ochs. Even music aficionados will find themselves discovering new songs courtesy of this dozen-track set. Morrissey’s voice tackles each song with artful candor; the euphoric “Morning Starship,” dreamy “Don’t Interrupt the Sorrow” and politically-charged take on Ochs’ “Days of Decision” are among the seldom heard masterworks reintroduced here. Those looking for a familiar track should immerse themselves in Morrissey’s stellar version of Roy Orbison’s operatic epic “It’s Over,” as well as an inspired run through Gary Puckett and the Union Gap’s “Lady Willpower.” Information: MorrisseyOfficial.com.

emotional – so the Family Law Self-Help Center at the Las Vegas family courthouse has found a way to speed things up.

Before, survivors had to apply for a domestic-violence protection order in one office – then go explain the situation again to staff in another office in order to file for divorce, custody or guardianship. Help center Directing Attorney Stephanie McDonald says the center has recently combined those services under one roof – so it’s now a one-stop shop.

“Victims of domestic violence, they experience something very personal, very upsetting, very traumatic,” says McDonald. “This helps reduce their confusion and reduces the number of people in the courthouse that they

have to interact with in order to get the kind of assistance that they’re looking for.”

The problem of domestic violence persists in Nevada.

The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence’s 2017 report showed that victims contacted domestic violence programs more than 63,000 times that fiscal year, and those agencies prepared more than 10,000 temporary protection orders.

The protection-order program in Las Vegas alone sees 1,300 people a month, and the Family Law Self-Help Center overall sees 4,500 clients a month. McDonald says streamlining the process speeds up the timeline for victims and their children to get stabilized.

“So, by having people be

able to talk to us now about the protection-order side of it and the long-term divorce and custody side of it,” says McDonald, “we can give them more information about options they’re going to have to address the custody issues with the children who are being the subjects of abuse, or just merely in the presence of abuse, which can be just as damaging to them.”

Victims can find a rundown of the entire process of domestic-violence temporary protection orders online at familylawselfhelpcenter.org.

Disclosure: Coalition of Legal Services Programs contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Disabilities, Health Issues, Social Justice.

Group Improves Legal Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Victims contacted domestic-violence programs in Nevada more than 63,000 times in fiscal year 2017. (Motortion/Adobe Stock)

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Make Sense of Your Travel Preferences

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By Desert Star Staff Seasoned travelers know that no two trips are exactly the same, even when revisiting the same location. The weather changes, your personal life and perspective evolve and any combination of factors makes each experience unique.

However, if you’re like most travelers, your preferences guide your journeys no matter how far you venture from home.

According to a survey of American travelers from vacation rental app and website Vrbo, people are

united by a common desire to travel with friends and family.

In fact, 52% of respondents said a family vacation is their reason for travel in 2019, and more people said they will travel with a group of four or more this year than last year.

That’s where the generational similarities end, however.

Determining where to go and what you’ll do depends quite a bit on your age. Your stage of life significantly impacts the places you dream about visiting, the reasons you travel and what you

look for when you get there, according to the survey.

What to look for in a destination: Your definition of a dream vacation is likely to shift along with variables like your life stage, income and available free time. Limitations in any of those areas may make a certain destination a far-off dream during one stage of life but an attainable retreat during another.

The disparity between dream and reality signals that barriers of time and money are the deciding factors for whether Americans will take that dream

vacation. This holds true for every age group, although millennials (37%) are more likely to go into debt for travel than Generation Xers (27%) and baby boomers (15%).

Reasons for traveling: Relaxation is a primary reason for traveling, which can help you disconnect from the stress of daily life and reconnect with family and friends. Whether it’s curiosity or a much-anticipated trip to celebrate a special occasion with a family member, many trips have a specific purpose. Understanding why you want to travel can make it much easier to plan.

Although younger travelers are most likely to make exploration a priority on their journeys, the Vrbo survey revealed that travel isn’t always about adventure, as 20% of travelers ages 35-54 are likely to travel for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary.

In addition, only 6% of baby boomers said they would travel for a hobby or activity like skiing, surfing or hiking, compared with 23% of millennial respondents.

Amenities that matter: The amenities you can access during your getaway may vary greatly depending on where you go and the type of trip you

plan. From electronics and fully stocked kitchens to swimming pools and pet-friendly features, plenty of options are available to help ensure your perfect vacation lodging includes all the amenities you require.

If you’re like most travelers, keeping connected is a major requirement. In fact, 75% of respondents listed access to the internet via WiFi as an important amenity when traveling, outranking traditional must-haves like TV and air-conditioning, according to the survey.

Amenities like WiFi aside, accommodation preferences reflect the starkest generational differences among American travelers. Millennials (71%) are most likely to consider unique lodging options such as boats or treehouses. They also represent the age group most likely to take into account design and architecture when choosing a place to stay. Generation Xers voiced the strongest preference for having ample space for everyone in the party. For baby boomers, more than other age groups, noise level is important when selecting lodging.

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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 13th 2019 at 9 am 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: Unit/Name/Type E182 Loren Hiscutt Household, A003 Ron Woodman Household, C010 Victoria(Faith) Angle Household, D087 Victoria(Faith) Angle Household, E135 Travis English Household, C038 Sherri Miller Household, C011 Sherri Miller Household, E164 Chelsea Goins Household, E162 Chelsea Goins Household, D108 Lloyd Sanner Household, D086 Frank Cabrera Household, C177 Tiffany Silva Household, B026 Jose Velasquez Household, B008 Brian Rahimi Household, C164 Allen Stilen Household, D118 Salvatore Grillo Household, B13A Joanna Munoz Household, A051 James Cruz Household, B28C Laura Kleimer Household, D074 Teige Buckley Household, E015 John Quinney Household, B120 Tabatha Reynolds Household, C085 Evelyn Ortega Household, E012 Robert V Campbell Household, C128 Michael Hernandez Household, C009 Lynn Miller Household, C045 Amado De La Cruz JR Household, E090 Dermaine Patterson Household, D102 Kelly Caylor Household, E147 Thunder Gibb Household, E047 Luis Trejo Household, D124 William Sweeney Household, D010 Teresita Ramirez Household, Please Print: May 22nd 2019 and May 29th 2019. DSW19-1134 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Numero del Caso): PSC1804357 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demandado): ANNA WALKER, an Individual and DAVID WALKER an Individual and DOES 1 TO 50, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante): AUDREY E. BIERMAN, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado immediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Riverside County Superior Court, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. DATE: 4/24/2018 Clerk (Secretario) , by H. Carver, Deputy (Adjunto) The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JEFF M. YOSS, ESQ. (SBN 158977) LAW OFFICE OF JEFF M. YOSS, APC, 2825 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, STE B-109, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 (760) 322-6690 (760) 322-1805 ________Statement of Damages 1. General Damages a.

Pain suffering, and inconvenience $250,000.00 b. Emotional distress 2. Special damages a. Medical expenses $ 27,905.00 Date: 2/7/2019 JEFF M. YOSS, Esq. Publish May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2019. DSW191133 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MINDA F. BARNES CASE NO. PRIN1900527.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MINDA F. BARNES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSHUA BARNES in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSHUA BARNES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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

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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 on JUNE 21, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 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 JOSEPH D. BLOCK, Esq., 1840 CENTURY PARK EAST 17TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067. (310) 553-7308. Publish May 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1146 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902949 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

ANTWONE LAMONT RATTLER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: ANTWONE LAMONT RATTLER to Proposed Name: ANTHONY LAMONT FULLER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JUNE 26, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 30, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1127 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902915 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

JANET LOPEZ ROSAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: JANET LOPEZ ROSAS to Proposed Name: JANET ORTEGA ROSAS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JUNE 26, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 30, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1125 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902447, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. GABRIELA GONZALEZ SOTO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: JESUS TERESA MEZA to Proposed Name: CHUYITA TERESA MEZA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JUNE 05, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 10, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1122 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1902720, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. DOLORES REGINA VOLZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: DOLORES REGINA VOLZ aka DELORES R. DIXON to Proposed Name: DOLORES REGINA SARA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: JUNE 19, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is 3255 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: APRIL 19, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ATEK COMPUTERS, 850 EAST VISTA CHINO APT 28, PALM SPRINGS, 92262. Riverside County; PO BOX 2464, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: RICARDO- -GARCIA JR, 850 EAST VISTA CHINO APT 28, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s)

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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: MIGUEL-CABALLERO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907210. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2019. DSW19-1145 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT TECH AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE; DESERT TECH COOLING & HEATING; DESERT TECH COOLING; DESERT TECH A/C SERVICES, 68120 ALVA COURT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; SAME AS ABOVE. Full name of registrant: MIGUEL- -CABALLERO, 68120 ALVA COURT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. 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: MIGUEL- -CABALLERO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907524. 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., BUSINESSAND

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PROFESSIONS CODE). May 29, June 5, 12, 19, THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019. DSW19-1144 EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE NESS AS: ELEVATE REALTY PARTNERS, 73241 FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF HWY 111, STE 3D, PALM DESERT, CA. 92260. AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIRiverside County; PO BOX 2540, PALM DESERT, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE CA 92261. Full name of registrant: R LOVETTE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE ENTERPRISES, 73241 HWY 111, STE 3D, PALM OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. DESERT, CA 92261/CA. Business is conducted SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun Publish May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1142 to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the informa- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE tion in this statement is true and correct. (A regis- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSItrant, who declares as true, information which he or NESS AS: COMPLETE PAINTING, 13740 LUIS she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: DRIVE UNIT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA RYAN JAMES LOVETT, PRESIDENT. This statement 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County JOHANNA- -PEREZ, 13740 LUIS DR. UNIT B, on May 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907489. NOTICE — conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT yet begun to transact business under the fictitious EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. information in this statement is true and correct. (A A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT registrant, who declares as true, information which MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO- Signed: JOHANNA- -PEREZ. This statement was RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS on May 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907121. NOTICE — COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 29, EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS June 5, 12, 19, 2019. DSW19-1143 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHONESS AS: MR. SUNDAY PLUMBING, 13915 EL RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS RIO LANE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Riverside County. Full name of registrant JOSE OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR DOMINGO MEDINA, 13915 EL RIO LANE, DESERT COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 22, by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to trans- 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1141 act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2019. I declare that all the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT information in this statement is true and correct. (A THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING registrant, who declares as true, information which BUSINESS AS: MB HIGHEND SOLAR PANEL he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). MAINTENANCE,15486 VIA QUEDO, DESERT HOT Signed: JOSE DOMINGO MEDINA. This statement SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County of registrant: LEONARDO ESTEBAN MURILLO, on MAY 21, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County 15486 VIA QUEDO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA Clerk Recorder File No. R-201907376. NOTICE — 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL.

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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: LEONARDO ESTEBAN MURILLO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907164. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1140

ducted 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: ALMA GABRIELA VALENZUELA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 09, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201905096. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1126

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ESPINOSA DATES AND MORE, 64227 VELA CT, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: RAUL FERNANDEZ ESPINOSA, 64227 VELA CT, THERMAL, CA 92274.

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: RAUL FERNANDEZ ESPINOSA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907074. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1139

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EQ CONSULTING, 74380 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MARJOIE ELIZABETH KELSEY, 74380 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MAY 2007. 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: MARJORIE ELIZABETH KELSEY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201906285. 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). Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1124

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GOUGH INS. & FINANCIAL SVCS. L.L.C, 125 EAST TAHQUITZ CYN WAY. STE.203, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 13569 OVERLOOK DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: GOUGH INS. & FINANCIAL SVCS. L.L.C., 13569 OVERLOOK DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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: JANICE RAYMER GOUGH, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907095. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1137

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BOXGOD, 951 E COMMONWEALTH AVE, SAN JACINTO, CA 92583.

Riverside County; 315 E ESPLANADE AVE, #1598, SAN JACINTO, CA 92581. Full name of registrant JONATHAN- -BERNAL PERALES, 951 E COMMONWEALTH AVE, SAN JACINTO, CA 92583.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/11/2017. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JONATHAN- -BERNAL PERALES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on APRIL 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201905448. 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). Publish May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1123

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, 44100 MONTEREY AVE STE 216E, PALM DESERT, CA 9220. Riverside County; 152 PASEO BRAVO, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: JNJE, INC., 152 PASEO BRAVO, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. 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: JASMIN ARREDONDO MANRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201907053. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2019. DSW19-1136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 111 NOTARY SERVICES; RJW, NOTARY PUBLIC, 81944 US HIGHWAY 111, STE E, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ATANACIO SANDOVAL OROZCO JR, 81944 US HIGHWAY 111 STE E, INDIO, CA 92201. 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: ATANACIO SANDOVAL OROZCO JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 10, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201906851. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2019. DSW19-1132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GB CORONA, 280 TELLER STREET, CORONA, CA 92879. Riverside County; 16459 VILLAGE MEADOW DRIVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503.

Full name of registrant: HKGBC INC., 16459 VILLAGE MEADOW DRIVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503/ CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. 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: HOLLY MCCLUNG REUSING, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 29, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201906180. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2019. DSW19-1131 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FAJAS ISABELLA, 37925 GUILDFORD ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ALMA GABRIELA VALENZUELA, 37925 GUILDFORD ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is con-

APN: 656-410-074-7 TS No: CA05000785-18-1 TO No: 18-237964 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 October 1, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 9, 2019 at 09:00 AM, at the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 9, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0624680, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by LINN M. ROBERTS A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. 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 UNIT 95, 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 $148,383.55 (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

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present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500078518-1. 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 10, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000785-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 59784, Pub Dates: 05/22/2019, 05/29/2019, 06/05/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1138 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 19-2061 Loan No.: *******431 APN: 639-331-008-9 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale 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. Trustor: ALMA D. SHEFFLER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND ROMEO D. BAYANI, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 5/17/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0388384 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 6/11/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $118,391.52 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66840 VISTA PL DESERT HOT SPRINGS, California 92240 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. 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. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

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trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.servicelinkasap.com/ default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 19-2061. 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: 5/14/2019 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Michelle R. GhidottiGonsalves, President A-4693926 05/22/2019, 05/29/2019, 06/05/2019. DSW19-1135 APN: 010-710-574-9. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 87793-RM251-HOA. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. 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. Date of Sale: 06/04/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At entrance to Riverside County Courthouse, 3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (407) 393-9310, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown as Legal Description Variables on Schedule “1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 08/31/2001 as Document No. 2001-422429 as amended) located at 7133371777 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of Riverside, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, Mission Hills Vacation Ownership Association I, Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee 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. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. SCHEDULE “1”: NOD Recording Date and Reference 02/13/2019; 2019-0048620.

Contract No., Legal Description Variables, Owner(s), Lien Recording Date and Reference, Sum Due; 400628, UNIT: 3411, FREQUENCY: Annual, SEASON: PLATINUM, VACATION OWNERSHIP INTEREST: A-50-3411 – F, UNDIVIDED INTEREST: 1/52, JEFFREY S FOSS and LISA A FOSS, 05/11/2018, Inst: 2018-0186029, $5,500.57. Publish May 15, 22, 29, 2019. DSW19-1130 Trustee Sale No. 1300160 Loan No. Title Order No. 180422854 APN 661-172-032-2 TRA No. 061-093 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/22/2016. 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. On 06/04/2019 at 03:00PM, IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/06/2016 AS INSTRUIMENT NO. 2016-0134984 off official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: ALFRED L. GRIER, JR., AND JOI R. GRIER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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,

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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).

At: THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 849 WEST SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: REFER TO EXHIBIT ‘”A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF 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: 8990 OAKMOUNT BLVD., 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, 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: $293,168.75 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. 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 (909) 547-3599 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1300160. 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. 5/10/19 IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Flr Ste 700 Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information: (909) 547-3599 or www.stoxposting. com Ann Ector, Foreclosure Officer EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 802 OF TRACT NO. 4009, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 65 PAGES 80 THROUGH 91, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND AS AMENDED BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 71 PAGES 57 THROUGH 68, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OF THE OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, AND ALL OTHER MINERALS, CHEMICALS AND STEAM IN THE UNDERLYING OR PRODUCED OR TO BE PRODUCED FROM SAID PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED TO RAYMOND J. RYAN AND HELEN RYAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, IN DEED RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 74298 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Publish May 15, 22, 29, 2019.

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Rescuing Nearly 600 Birds and Dogs from Animal Fighting Case

By Desert Star Staff MORGAN COUNTY, Ind., At the request of the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) assisted with the removal of nearly 600 animals – including multiple dogs and more than 550 birds – from two properties in Morgan and Owen counties that are connected to alleged animal fighters. The ASPCA is also assisting local authorities with evidence collection, medical assessments, and veterinary forensic exams.

Search warrants were executed yesterday by the Indiana Gaming Commission, and officials discovered the animals living on two properties. The dogs were found tied to heavy chains and housed in a manner consistent with dogfighting, while roosters were found with physical alterations

commonly associated with cockfighting. Animal fighting paraphernalia was also discovered on the properties.

“Animal fighting is one of the most heinous forms of animal cruelty, and sadly it is far more common in the United States than many people realize,” said Jessica Rushin, senior manager of Partnerships for ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.

“To betray animals by forcing them to fight for their lives for so-called entertainment is despicable. We’re proud to work alongside the Indiana Gaming Commission to remove these dogs and birds from pain and suffering and hold those involved responsible.”

“There’s no place in Indiana communities for animal fighting and the illegal gambling that goes with it, and we are very pleased that we were able to shut down this operation,” said Superintendent Rob Townsend

better allow us to tackle animal cruelty in our communities.”

The animals were transported to temporary shelters at undisclosed locations, where they will be cared for by ASPCA veterinary and behavior experts until the court determines custody.

The ASPCA’s Legal Advocacy department will work closely with law enforcement and prosecutors to ensure the best outcome for these animals.

The following animal welfare organizations provided ASPCA volunteers to assist with this case: Animal Care Centers of NYC; Animal Care Services City of Indianapolis; Charleston Animal Society; Humane Society of the Pikes Peak of the Indiana Gaming Commission. “This investigation Region; Humane Society of Southwest Missouri; started with a tip from a Oregon Humane Society; concerned citizen to Crime Quincy Humane Society; San Stoppers, and by raising more Diego Humane Society. awareness about this type of The ASPCA has assisted activity we see an increase in the IGC with multiple animal reports from the public that

fighting investigations in recent years. In Indiana, conducting an animal fight and the possession of animals for fighting are level 6 felonies, each punishable by six months in county jail to 2.5 years in state prison, and a potential maximum fine of $10,000.

The ASPCA deploys nationally to assist local authorities in animal cruelty cases, as well as disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. It also provides local communities with resources, including grants, training, and expertise to effectively assist animals during cruelty and disaster situations. In 2018, the ASPCA assisted nearly 22,000 animals impacted by cruelty and disaster situations. For more information on the ASPCA’s efforts to end animal fighting, visit aspca.org/fightcruelty.

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One country that could win big from the US-China trade war

By Desert Star Staff If China follows through on its retaliatory threat of raising US liquefied natural gas (LNG) tariffs from 10 to 25 percent, US exports will be walloped — but another country is waiting to gain from it.

Australia is poised to fill the gap for China, with its booming LNG sector well positioned. Last year, China imported 23 million tons of LNG from Australia, which made up about 42 percent of Australia’s exports. That figure could be increasing.

US LNG exports to China have plunged 80 percent this financial year, compared to the same time last year. President Trump’s threat to add $300 billion in tariffs on China caused China to retaliate previous week with the risk of raising tariffs to 25 percent on these imports starting June 1.

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impact significant natural gas production plant developments — especially future projects in the works or awaiting approval.

China is expected to go from about 53 million tons of LNG imports in 2018 to about 93 million tons in 2025 — as it moves steadily to become the world’s largest gas importer.

“Overall, this is a positive for the marketing of Australian LNG,” said Credit Suisse energy analyst Saul Kavonic about China looking to stabilize its supply.

“US LNG is a competitor to Australia, so the tariffs work to take Australia’s main competitor out of the market,” Kavonic said Kavonic sees the trade war raising the risk of Chinese buyers looking to sign 20year trade deals on imports.

A Wood Mackenzie study forecasts a $200 billion surge in new LNG development projects, with production sites capable of about 90 million tons expected to reach final

investment commitments over the next two years. Much of that new LNG development was slated to take place in the US, according to the study.

Trump has hoped to fuel America’s role as a leading global LNG exporter. These construction projects were expected to support the country’s shale gas boom.

The US is the fastestgrowing LNG exporter in the world, and analysts predict the country will rank right behind Qatar and Australia by the end of this year.

The US had a 53 percent increase in LNG exports in 2018 over the previous year.

The US Energy Information Administration projects continued increases in American LNG export capacity will soon make the country the world’s thirdlargest LNG exporter.

However, China is a major LNG customer, now the second biggest LNG importer in the world behind Japan.

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While the latest threat in tariff increases is severe, the broader trade war is expected to have a more significant impact — especially on long-term natural gas development projects.

Rystad Energy forecasts that US LNG export volumes will nearly quadruple over the next few years, based on currently sanctioned projects. The company expects that some of the more expensive development projects could struggle to offer competitive terms to buyers, and hurt projects aimed at Chinese exports.

Rystad Energy gas analyst Sindre Knuttson cited USbased gas group Cheniere Energy as a likely casualty of the trade war. Cheniere had signed a 20-year deal to annually supply 2 million tons of LNG to Chinese stateowned company Sinopec starting in 2023, but finalizing this deal has been delayed.

Nikos Tsafos, of the Center

for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, also sees a long-term impact on LNG exports that can hurt US exporters. For now, though, Tsafos sees pre-tariff conditions moderating the effects.

Some US LNG reached Chinese buyers through portfolio companies with multiple supply sources and customers. On the other side of the issue, China’s three large national oil companies spurned long-term contracts with US suppliers because they “simply did not trust the United States,” Tsafos said.

However, the next wave of US LNG projects already in the works could be hurt by a global perception of the trade war disrupting LNG, undermining confidence in energy security and an open market for LNG and energy overall.

“Those second-order effects are likely to be far more important than whether US LNG can flow to China,” Tsafos said. www.desertstarweekly.com

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fter they leave the military, veterans often look to start a second career. For many, owning a business is an attractive career path because they have honed many of the skills needed to be successful entrepreneurs, such as ambition and a drive to succeed, during their time in the military.

“There are many unique qualities veterans possess that simply aren’t found anywhere else and make them a great fit for business ownership,” said Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store, Inc., and former U.S. Marine Corps captain and Gulf War Veteran.

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Acquiring new skills: Franchisees typically complete a comprehensive training program to develop the knowledge and day­to­day operational skills needed to own and operate their own businesses. The training focuses on everything from marketing and operations to human resources and staff management.

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Thriving under pressure: Veterans know things don’t always go according to plan.

The military provides service members the training and discipline needed to remain calm and thrive under the most pressure-filled situations. Particularly when it comes to navigating tricky situations like disgruntled customers or employees, a level­headed approach can earn more satisfying results.

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Working hard to accomplish a goal: Business owners typically dream of self­made lives, but not all have the commitment and work ethic needed to accomplish their goals. Service members are trained to understand the requirements of a mission and work tirelessly until they achieve them.

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Accepting responsibility: Operating a business is no small job and it requires a strong sense of responsibility akin to the role service members take in their chosen fields. Business owners assume a hefty burden to ensure the business and its employees grow and thrive.

Skills that transfer Veterans are uniquely suited for solving pressing challenges life can present, which is part of the reason they can make successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Fran­ chising, in particular, can be a building block for veterans’ careers as they transition from military service.

“Franchising is an opportunity where veterans can empower and be empowered, adding value to the brands they represent,” Davis said. “I have seen firsthand how the drive and discipline gained in the military can be a great advantage for veterans looking to own their own businesses and open franchises.”

Leadership. Work ethic. Discipline.

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Working as a team: Veterans often know the success of an organization relies on every member working together to build a team, or a business, that’s greater than the sum of its parts. In the case of a franchise, the franchisee must embrace teamwork at multiple levels, not only among the employees of the local franchise location, but also with the franchise’s leadership team on a national and regional basis.

Executing a plan: A franchise business typically provides its owners with a proven business model and ongoing support. However, executing the plan is up to the franchisee. All of the pieces are provided, but putting them together and creating a working business plan requires a degree of entrepreneurship. It’s an approach that is similar to the training veterans experience in the military.

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Service members make business ownership a post-military career

Getting started As a participant in the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran), a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation, The UPS Store, Inc., allows veterans the opportunity to fulfill their desires for second careers.

The Mission: Veteran Entrepreneurship program offers significant financial incentives – valued at nearly $300,000 – for a select group of qualified U.S. military veterans to help open their own franchise locations. In addition, the first 10 eligible veterans to submit a complete buyer’s application packet and initial application fee by Nov. 11 will be awarded $29,950 in waived franchise fees.

To learn more about franchise opportunities and special incentives for veterans, visit theupsstorefranchise.com/veteran.

Franchising vs. Starting a Business Solo For entrepreneurs exploring business ownership, there are a multitude of options to consider, but one of the first is to determine whether to invest in a franchise or start their own business. There are pros and cons to each path.

One of the biggest differences between investing in a franchise and starting a business from scratch is the initial startup process. When you start your own business, everything is on you. As a new business owner, you have to develop branding elements and positioning, your product and service offerings and logistics, such as a physical store layout.

With a franchise, those elements are captured as part of the franchising fee. If you’re attracted

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to the idea of a proven business model to help get your business positioned to grow quickly, having the support of a franchise brand can be helpful.

In the end, your decision depends on what business ownership style best fits your personality. Starting your own business can allow you the freedom to explore any venture you want, but it comes with the risks and responsibility of being completely on your own.

Investing in a franchise provides the framework within an existing business model while still enabling you to be your own boss, expressing your creative side within the structure of a proven system.

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