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‘Rich and Divide ED’ In two years, students will no longer need to submit their SAT or ACT scores when applying to the University of California system. (Charlie Nguyen/Flickr)

Groups Call on CSU to Drop SAT Scores in Admissions

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Advocates for fairness in higher education are praising the University of California system for dropping consideration of standardized achievement tests

- the SAT and ACT - when making admissions decisions.

And they’re calling on the Cal State system to do the same.

Late last week, the UC Board of Regents voted unanimously to make the

tests optional for two years, then stop using them entirely.

Michele Siqueiros, president of the Campaign for College Opportunity, said the SAT and ACT are seen as biased against lower-income students

Agua Caliente working to get fresh food to CV families

Tribe, Sunrise Produce and FIND Food Bank create a partnership through federal ‘Farmers to Families Food Box Program’ to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to Coachella Valley families

By Desert Star Staff AGUA CALIENTE INDIAN RESERVATION - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is proud to partner up with Southern California Sunrise Produce agricultural distributor and FIND Food Bank to ensure fresh produce grown in our region is put to good use during the impacts

of the global pandemic.

The Agua Caliente Tribe was recently approved as a recipient for food boxes through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations as part of a federal USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to help distribute fresh food during the pandemic

with the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

The USDA invested $3 billion to create the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to assist local farmers and distributors to move fresh produce, dairy and meat products from farms and Continues on Page 3

and students of color, who may not be able to afford expensive test prep classes.

“What they don’t do well is really predict whether a student has the capacity and intellect to actually succeed at the University of California,” Siqueiros said.

Cal State has already

made the tests optional for admissions this fall because the COVID-19 lockdown has interfered with many students’ ability to take the exams.

A new book out today from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Continues on Page 2

Getting Covered in Pandemic: Consumer Advocates Offer Advice

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

- Millions of Californians are facing the coronavirus pandemic without health insurance, either because they’ve lost a job or weren’t covered to begin with. So today, a nonprofit consumer health advocacy coalition is offering a webinar on how to get covered.

Rachel Linn Gish, director of communications for Health Access California, says the state has expanded subsidies for the Covered California marketplace considerably - so, many people may not realize that they’re now eligible for a break on their insurance premiums.

“California is the first state to take action to expand subsidies in Covered California to cover middle-income Californians that make up

to $75,000 a year, or up to $150,000 a year for a family of four,” says Linn Gish.

Medi-Cal takes applications year-round, and Covered California has extended the open enrollment deadline through June 30.

The webinar begins at 1:15 p.m. and will be recorded.

The link - and later, the recording - will be available online, at ‘health-access.org.’

Linn Gish says one topic of the webinar is the HEROES Act, a bill that just passed the U.S. House. The legislation would provide federal funds to help states avoid massive cuts in health and human services.

An online webinar today explains what California residents can do to get affordable health cover“We need the Senate to pass it as well, so that that age during the pandemic if they don’t have it. (Pixabay) state aid can come to California so we can prevent the worst of these cuts,” says Linn Gish. cuts to a range of important budget that was caused by contributes to our fund for Gov. Gavin Newsom programs, all in order to plug the COVID-19 shutdown. reporting on Health Issues. has already proposed huge a $54 billion hole in the state Disclosure: Health Access

Housing Advocates Pushing to Cancel Rent

Housing advocates say the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare a long-standing crisis in housing affordability. (Suzanne/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff Housing justice advocates fear that without action from Albany, New Yorkers who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic could be

at risk of losing their homes.

Businesses may be shuttered, and streets practically deserted during the shutdown, but the bills keep coming in and thousands of people may no

longer be able to pay their rent.

Even before the pandemic, many tenants were just one paycheck away from eviction.

In March, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a 90-

day moratorium on evictions, but Cea Weaver, campaign coordinator for the Housing Justice for All alliance, says more needs to be done.

“We’re asking the State Legislature and the governor to pass legislation that would suspend landlords’ ability to collect rent for the duration of the crisis,” she states.

Legislation has been introduced in the State Assembly and Senate to suspend certain residential and small-business rents and landlord mortgage payments for three months.

Affordable housing has been a major issue for decades and landlords wield a lot of power in Albany. Weaver insists that once the pandemic has subsided, the state cannot and should not return to business as usual.

“Our goal is to rehouse 92,000 homeless New

Yorkers and to make sure that everybody is living in homes that are safe and that they can afford,” she states.

Weaver says there are many things the state could do, including freezing all rents for two years and enacting legislation to keep landlords from warehousing vacant apartments.

Weaver points out that the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is going to land squarely on low and middleincome New Yorkers so state lawmakers need to act now.

“Whether we act or not, millions of New Yorkers cannot pay their rent and they have a critical role to play in stabilizing the situation and passing this sensible policy that can both support small landlords and support renters,” she states.

Weaver adds that without legislative action, New Yorkers and other renters across the country may have no other option but to stage a nationwide rent strike.

Local Salons And Barbershops Start To Welcome Clients Again

By Olivia Sandusky The sound of hairdryers and conversations filled the Kings Club Barber Shop for the first time in months.

“It was scary not knowing,” said Gilbert Figueroa, a barber at Kings Club Barber Shop in Cathedral City. “We didn’t know anything, they just let us know yesterday that we were open.

We were caught by surprise and didn’t have all of our barbers

because we didn’t know. But the outcome of the morning was nice, people were missing us.”

The grand reopening included new safety precautions.

“We require everyone that’s going to be in here waiting to wear a mask; we keep them separated and only allow a certain amount of people. The clients are pretty cool about waiting in their car, but we already explained

to them,” said Figueroa.

Those clients getting a fresh cut didn’t seem to mind the new safety protocol.

“It definitely makes it feel safe; they’re cleaning around, sanitizing the area,” said Aldo Perez, a Kings Club barber.

“Around noon after the governor announced it, the first call I made was to my barber,” said Bill Cunningham, a client at the barbershop.

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standardized test scores.

Siquieros said she believes dumping these tests will make the system more equitable.

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While the industry is allowed to reopen in the state, not all shops were able to as they sort through the hefty list of regulations.

“We’re overwhelmed because we have a lot do once we’ve seen the list,” said Tami Draper, owner of Sensation Hair Salon in Palm Desert. “We keep everything clean and sterilized, but we are having to remove all common areas, no seating other

than the chair we’re using.”

But Draper says the salon is looking forward to welcoming clients later on this week.

“Yes, our year-round clients are very, very happy that we are going to be open. There’s nothing worse than wanting to be able to work, and then you cant. So I think we’re all delighted that the governor is allowing us to go back to work,” said Draper.

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she said. “It is about fairness, and a system that rewards the wealthy is not fair.”

She said colleges will now have to decide whether to develop a new type of test, use the “Smarter Balance” tests students currently take

in high school each year, or move to a more holistic system of evaluating applications.

Support for this reporting was made possible by Lumina Foundation.

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Trump’s retweets declare ‘only good Democrat is a dead Democrat’

By Desert Star Staff Two retweets from President Donald Trump have outraged critics. One declares “the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat” and the other calls Covid-19 protective masks “social control.”

Trump has been using Twitter in recent weeks to do everything from slamming mailin voting to accusing MSNBC host Joe Scarborough of possible murder. And some of his latest tweets have proven just as incendiary.

On the Internet: One “thank you” tweet from Wednesday evening was in response to a video from the pro-Trump group Cowboys for Trump. The footage includes a speaker saying, “I’ve come to

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a place where I’ve come to the conclusion that the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat.”

Thank you, Cowboys.

See you in New Mexico!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump While the speaker clarifies he means “death” in a “political sense” and not a “physical” one later in the footage, the president of the United States retweeting such a video prompted critics to claim he had committed a crime and was encouraging murder.

“You f**king lunatic!” activist Fred Guttenberg, father of one of the Parkland shooting victims, tweeted.

“The only good Democrat is a DEAD Democrat” is the Tweet Trump is Replying to, While we just found out his Republican GOP leaders tested positive for over a week EXPOSING Democrats in Pennsylvania like without letting anyone know! This is a CRIME encouraging MURDER! — Daniel Newmaη) The president similarly trolled social media on Thursday morning by sharing a tweet praising an article from The Federalist — written by attorney Molly McCann — declaring face masks used to protect individuals from the spread of Covid-19

as an example of “slavery” and “social control.”

Trump slyly supported the article with the retweet and a comment simply saying, “So many different viewpoints!”

So many different viewpoints!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Critics took the trolling bait once again and piled in.

“Dude just wear a mask,” liberal activist Seth Dworkin tweeted.

Another user called the president out for maintaining deniability on an anti-mask position by simply sharing “different viewpoints” and declared him

a “disgusting demagogue.”

Trump shows his low character by sharing a tweet that equates masks with slavery. But he tries to maintain deniability by pretending he’s simply sharing “different viewpoints.”

Here’s my viewpoint: He’s a disgusting demagogue who wants to divide this country to keep power.

— Mark Jacob The president has faced criticism for refusing to wear a face mask in public and when in groups, despite other White House officials including Vice President Mike Pence doing so.

Trump, who often claims he is at war with the

mainstream media, has been tweeting an increasing number of antagonizing and trolling messages regarding everything from the Russia collusion probe to Covid-19 reporting, leading Twitter to fact-check one of his tweets claiming that mail-in voting is largely fraudulent.

While keeping up the barrage of tweets, the president is also promising an executive order, to be introduced on Thursday, that he says will bring “fairness” to social media platforms including Twitter.

This will be a Big Day for Social Media and FAIRNESS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump

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regional and local distributors during this time so the food can be consumed rather than go to waste. Due to the pandemic, the closure of many restaurants, hotels, schools, and other foodservice entities throughout the nation has significantly impacted the agricultural industry.

“As a tribal government, we are eager to step up to become a partner to get fresh food to families throughout Coachella Valley and support our regional agricultural community,” Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. “Over the next six weeks, we will donate our entire allocation of 2,320 boxes of fruit and vegetables – more than 51,000 pounds of fresh food – to FIND Food Bank so all this fresh food can be shared with their large network of food pantries, homeless shelters and families throughout the Coachella Valley. Sunrise Produce will make sure the food is picked up at regional farms and delivered to FIND Food Bank, who will make sure the nutritious food is shared with community members and families who need it most.”

The FIND Food Bank was eager to be a partner in the win-win program.

“The importance of strong partnerships among leading organizations in our community

is key right now as the economic impact of COVID 19 is so widespread and through so many sectors,” said Debbie Espinosa, President & CEO of FIND Food Bank. “It takes all of us using multiple coordinated efforts and strategies to ensure that there is equitable food distribution to all areas of our Desert Community. With both FIND and Aqua Caliente understanding the scope and scale of our community similarly, our partnership is strong. I’m thankful that will be able to serve so many people in need together.”

Sunrise Produce Company is classified as an “Essential”

Food Distributor and has adhered to a disaster plan that the company enacted to support the COVID 19 crisis.

The company focuses on priority distribution to non-profit organizations, which includes school districts, universities, food banks, health care, churches, and food pantries.

“During this recent National COVID 19 crisis, Sunrise Produce has been hard at work fulfilling the needs of all our valued customers,” said Lisa Marquez, Executive Vice President of Sunrise Produce Company. “Our supply chain has been consistent, and we have been committed to

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Latinos Devastated by COVID-19 to Get Assistance

Latinos have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection of any race or ethnic group in Maryland, according to the Maryland Department of Health. (Wikimedia Commons)

of Conservation Voters, has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist folks with rent, food and other essential items, according to Ramon Palencia-Calvo, the Chispa program director.

He says many in the neighborhood have lost their jobs or businesses and even though they pay taxes, they’re not eligible for government assistance.

“Many of them might not have a Social Security number, although they are very productive members of society,” Palencia-Calvo states. “Many of them are small business owners, they are active in social causes.

They have contributed greatly.”

This week, advocacy group CASA Maryland asked Gov. Larry Hogan to provide state aid for the 250,000 undocumented immigrants in Maryland. To contribute to the GoFundMe campaign, visit the web site marylandconservation.org.

Palencia-Calvo points out that Hispanic people have the highest rate of infection of any race or ethnic group in Maryland.

Latinos often work lowwage jobs and live in multigenerational households, he says, which can lead to increased spread of the virus. He says it’s unfortunate that the immigrant community has born a disproportionate burden of the pandemic in the U.S. “In the long run, what we’re trying to do by assisting and working with these communities is we want to ensure that the community is strong and they have a strong political voice so we don’t end up in this situation again,” Palencia-Calvo stresses.

According to the U.S. Census, a majority of Latinos work in service occupations, where many jobs have disappeared during the pandemic.

By Desert Star Staff The coronavirus pandemic is hitting the Latino community particularly hard across the nation, and in Maryland, Latino residents

in Prince George’s County now may get some help.

A coalition is raising funds to provide emergency assistance for the Langley Park community there, which

By Desert Star Staff Former federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject the Justice Department’s request to drop its years-long case against former national security advisor Michael Flynn.

More than a thousand DOJ alumni filed a friendof-the-court brief, urging U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan to reject Attorney General William Barr’s application to drop Flynn’s prosecution. One person who signed that brief is Jeffery Coopersmith, a Seattle trial lawyer and former assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Washington.

He believes political interference is playing a role.

“We can’t really have a system where friends of the administration are given lenient treatment,” says Coopersmith, “whereas other defendants aren’t.”

Flynn pleaded guilty to lying in a 2017 FBI interview during Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. The Justice Department has said Flynn should not have been interviewed by the FBI during that probe, making his statements immaterial and concluding that Judge Sullivan should throw the case out.

In the brief, the former federal prosecutors say Sullivan has a duty to scrutinize the DOJ’s motion to ensure that it’s in the public interest. Kristy Parker, on the team of attorneys who filed the brief, is with the group Protect Democracy and worked at the Justice Department for 19 years.

She says Barr’s decision damages the credibility of the institution.

“When DOJ alums see a prosecution of an individual who has plead guilty twice, admitted under

oath twice that he lied to the FBI during an interview that they had jurisdiction to conduct, it’s very clear to everyone that something is

wrong here,” says Parker.

Coopersmith adds the goal of the Justice Department is to act impartially.

“I think there’s been a

tradition, especially since Watergate, of an independent Department of Justice that isn’t swayed by politics,” says Coopersmith.

By Desert Star Staff Anti-detention activists are holding online protests across the country Thursday to call for the release of immigrant detainees.

Groups are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in the confined spaces of detention centers, where social distancing is nearly impossible.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reported 1,200 coronavirus cases in its facilities since late March.

Maru Mora Villalpando

is a community organizer for La Resistencia, which supports people locked up in the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center.

“People that are in prisons or in detention centers are at higher risk than anybody else to become positive of COVID-19,” she points out. “That’s why we wanted to show this national effort and coordinated effort from different places to demand the immediate release of people detained.”

La Resistancia’s livestream begins at 9:30

a.m. on Facebook.

The Detention Watch Network is coordinating the nationwide protests, which will take place Thursday and Friday.

An ICE representative says the Northwest Detention Center is following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect detainees, including use of personal protective equipment and 14-day isolation of new admissions showing symptoms or in high risk groups.

Nearly 2,000 people in facilities across the country

have gone on hunger strikes to demand their release since late March, according to the Detention Watch Network.

Villalpando says two people who tested positive for the virus have been transferred into the Northwest Detention Center and that’s adding stress for everyone inside. “’At what point is it going to hit me?’” she raises. “And ‘I don’t want to die,’ and ‘I don’t want to die in detention.’

The level of worry is off the roof in the detention center.”

An ICE representative

says none of the detainees who have tested positive have come from within the facility.

Villalpando says ICE should be doing more to protect people in the facilities, including making guards wear protective masks. But she says people will have to take these concerns to their local representatives.

“We need to continue pressuring our elected officials to get serious on this because ICE is not taking it seriously, and obviously ICE doesn’t care for people’s lives,” she stresses.

lies in the ZIP code with the highest rate of coronavirus cases in the state.

Chispa Maryland, a program launched by the Maryland League

More than 1,000 DOJ Alumni Urge Flynn Prosecution to Go On

Former national security advisor Michael Flynn admitted that he lied to the FBI during Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)

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Coachella Valley Leaders Get Tested For Covid-19 it was uncomfortable.

The Mayor of La Quinta Linda Evans got tested too.

The nurse told her she did a “beautiful” job getting tested.

Evans says she’s proud of the city’s employees who had the most employees tested of any town in the valley.

“And it’s just another way for us to share with our residents that we are taking COVID-19 seriously, we recognize the need for safety,” she says.

Palm Springs represented too.

Mayor Geoff Kors said this test is a must, “Because that will help us safely reopen more businesses … I want to make sure I‘m not asymptomatic and risk infecting anyone else.”

In a study just released by JAMA, they found 42 percent of positive cases from a group of people in Wuhan, China, were asymptomatic, meaning they had the virus, showed no symptoms, and could

spread it to others. That’s why experts say testing is the key to containing the virus.

And that is the message, anyone can get tested and should.

Perez says this virus and effort to test, quarantine the sick and contact trace must be taken seriously, “This is not over,” adding that it’s something we must do together with the reopening of businesses to make a full recovery, “we need to do everything we possibly can to make sure that we have a parallel effort that we’re fighting the pandemic and we suppress it and at the same time recover economically.”

County testing is free. Appointments are encouraged. Same-day appointments are available.

For the location nearest you: COVID-19 Testing (https://www.rivcoph.org/ coronavirus/testing) Source: NBC Palm Springs

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By Kitty Alvarado On Wednesday at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, leaders from across the Coachella Valley practiced what they’ve preaching: get tested for coronavirus.

“We are demonstrating

by example to the public that we like for you all to be tested even if you don’t feel any symptoms,” said Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, who represents the fourth district and is also board chair.

Perez was first in a long

By Desert Star Staff The latest poll shows Pennsylvanians - regardless of their politics - support policies that will help working people and small businesses recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.

The Global Strategy Group sought out Pennsylvanians who don’t self-identify as either strong Democrats or strong Republicans, a group they call the “unheard middle.”

Marc Stier, director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, says the results show overwhelming support for legislation to ensure workers get paid sick days, creation of a public healthinsurance plan, and passage of a low-income tax credit.

“The numbers are really off the charts, and I think that shows that this moment has brought back to everyone that we’re all in this together,”

says Stier. “And in times of crisis, people need help from the government to pull themselves through.”

He adds that 90% of respondents said they support immediate government help for small businesses, rather than corporations and large employers.

State Rep. Matthew Bradford, D-Montgomery County, says Pennsylvania has to include support for small businesses as they recover, even from the shortterm impact of the pandemic.

“They’re the ones who have been disproportionately hurt by this pandemic,” says Bradford. “It’s the right thing to do and it’s about time we get about helping our small businesses that are going to create the jobs that are going to help this economy bounce back.”

He believes the $5 billion in federal stimulus money

Pennsylvania has received should be allocated to align with the priorities expressed by that “unheard middle.”

The poll results indicate that Pennsylvanians want long-term solutions to address growing economic inequities,

in the state and nation. Stier points out that 89% said it’s time to correct the system that has helped only those at the top for too long.

“There’s broad support for not just recovery,” says Stier, “but a rebirth of

Pennsylvania’s economy in a way that includes everyone and provides opportunities for everyone, particularly everyone at the bottom and the middle.”

By Desert Star Staff The UK has suffered the highest rate of excess deaths per million in the world among countries with comparable data during the Covid-19 pandemic, provoking outrage from Britons still reeling from the Cummings scandal.

Data collected by the Financial Times shows that the UK has registered 59,537 more deaths than usual since the week ending March 20 – just before the start of the lockdown. It equates to 891 people per million

killed directly or indirectly by the deadly virus – a higher death rate than any other country in the world with the same quality of data.

The figures also show that when it comes to the absolute number of excess deaths the UK has recorded the highest in Europe and second only to the US in global terms.

The UK has suffered 60,000 excess deaths, directly or indirectly linked to Coronavirus, according to official figures. Only the much larger US has had more. UK

has had the highest global excess death rate (per million) And only Peru has had a higher increase in deaths 2/ — Chris Giles The shocking statistics come as Britain is still recovering from the fallout of the Dominic Cummings saga. More than 60 Tory MPs have reportedly defied PM Boris Johnson’s call to “move on” from the scandal surrounding his special adviser, to speak out against him – with 43 insisting that Cummings must resign or

be sacked for flouting a number of lockdown rules.

TV presenter Piers Morgan, who has been a harsh critic of the UK government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, branded the figures “horrifying.” Some suggested that people should stop obsessing over Cummings, as the UK topping the world excess death charts was “a far bigger scandal” and “a total unmitigated disaster.”

However, there were others who did want to point

to the PM’s chief aide when it came to who was to blame for the disastrous death toll, with one commenter insisting that “This is the shameful Johnson, [Matt] Hancock, Cummings legacy.”

The paper says that data was compiled from national statistical agencies for 19 countries whose information was good enough to make authoritative comparisons.

The figures include all of the European nations hit severely by Covid-19.

line of cars for the free county tests now available to anyone.

“All the way out and really what I‘m looking for is that little gag reflex,” said a nurse as she swabbed his throat.

“Wow … alright, we got it done,” said Perez as he laughed, admitting that

Poll Shows Support for Government Role in COVID Recovery

More Americans are expected to vote by mail in the 2020 election year as the coronavirus pandemic continues. (Adobe Stock)

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public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). ). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish May 29, 2020 DSW50-5098 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 17.04.200 “PROJECTIONS/CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT PERMITTED INTO SETBACKS” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY WHAT PROJECTIONS CAN ENCROACH INTO SETBACK AREAS It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review and amend the requirements for allowable projections into the required setbacks within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish May 29, 2020 DSW50-5099 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Specific Plan Amendment No. 01-17(A) including an Ordinance. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard). LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Specific Plan Amendment No. 01-17(A) and Mitigated Negative Declaration Addendum LOCATION: The project is located at the north east corner of Indian Canyon Dr and 19th Avenue in the SP (Specific Plan) Zone. APNs 666-340-008 - 055

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Coachillin Holdings, LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an to amend the Coachillin Specific Plan. The Coachillin’ Specific Plan proposes to develop a Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation & Ancillary Canna-Business Park, including multiple critical and ancillary businesses which –at full buildout– will make up approximately 2,800,000 square feet of industrial cultivation and ancillary facilities. The mixed-use project includes cultivation, processing, manufacturing, testing & sales of cannabis; a security operations center, an education and touring facility, restaurants, as well as many other uses outlined the Specific Plan. This Specific Plan incorporates the land use and zoning regulations, infrastructure plans, design guidelines, and the development approval processes for future uses and structures within the plan area. The hearing will also consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING CHAPTER 17.200 “COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN” TO TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND ZONING STANDARDS FOR THE COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: an addendum to the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared to address the changes proposed by the project. The proposed changes do not rise to the level of preparing a subsequent environmental. The Addendum determined that the project will not result in significant effects on the environment which haven’t already been examined and addressed through appropriate mitigation measures in the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration. A more detailed explanation of the Addendum, pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, has been prepared for review by the Planning Commissions & City Council. On June 9th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may recommend to City Council to approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 17.08.120 “MANUFACTURED HOMES” OF CHAPTER 17.08 “RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review and amend the requirements for Manufactured Homes within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard). Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda.

Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

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accessibility. Publish May 29, 2020 DSW20-5096 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 17.108.040 “PROHIBITED HOME OCCUPATION USES” OF CHAPTER 17.108 “HOME OCCUPANCY PERMITS” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” AND ADDITION OF CHAPTER 6.08 “BREEDING ANIMALS” OF TITLE 6 “ANIMALS” OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ALLOWANCE OF RESPONSIBLE BREEDING OF DOGS It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review and adjust the requirements for dog breeding within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard).

Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish May 29, 2020. DSW20-5095 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Development Permit No. 20-9. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit No. 20-9.

LOCATION: The project is located at the north side of 19th Avenue east of Calle De Los Romos in the I-L (Light Industrial) Zone. APN 666-360-015

City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval for a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 37-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension (TE 20-8) for Conditional Use Permit No. 37-17. LOCATION: Vacant 1.26-acre parcel located on the north side of Palomar Lane, approximately 500 feet east of Little Morongo Road (APN: 665-040-016) in the I-L APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Katherine Dickerson on behalf of Coachillin Energy Company (Light Industrial) zone.

PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to develop an Anaerobic Digester facility on

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Alexander Guzman PROPOSAL: Consideration of a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 37-17 for the development of two one-story buildings, totaling approximately 15,542 square feet, as well as associated parking, vehicular access, trash enclosure, landscaping and related improvements on a 1.26acre vacant lot (APN: 665-040-016). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On April 10th, 2018, the Planning Commission approved the project and in doing so adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request(s) for the One-Year Extension of Time is consistent with the original MND, and that no further analysis is required.

No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On June 9, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure

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a 9.76-acre parcel to process waste and turn into biomethane gas. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: pursuant to Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes & Guidelines, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, city staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. On June 9th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: : Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243. Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish May 29, 2020. DSW20-5094 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 17.12.030 “LAND USE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ITS NEW ZONING DESIGNATIONS PURSUANT TO THE NEW GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to review the development standards for new commercial zoning designations within the City of Desert Hot Springs. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Video Conference Date: Tu e s d a y, June 9, 2020 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physi-

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cally present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or provide written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 rdeming@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 or via email to rdeming@ cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@ cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish May 29, 2020 DSW20-5093 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval for a one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 27-16). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension (TE 19-8) for Conditional Use Permit No. 27-16. LOCATION: The project is located on the south side of San Jacinto Lane approximately 1300 feet east of Little Morongo Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone.

(APN: 665-030-036).

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Frank Farag PROPOSAL: Consideration of a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 27-16 for the development of one-single story building totaling approximately 20,492 sq. ft. on a 1.26-acre Parcel. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On December 12th, 2017, the Planning Commission approved the project and in doing so adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project.

Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request(s) for the One-Year Extension of Time is consistent with the original MND, and that no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On June 9, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings. Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

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the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243. Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish May 29, 2020. DSW20-5092 MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WATER & SEWER STANDBY ASSESSMENTS On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 3 p.m. the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District will conduct a public hearing on its annual water and sewer standby assessments for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year, which are collected on property tax bills of affected properties. The Board will hear and consider all comments regarding this assessment at this public hearing. These annual assessments finance the ongoing cost of maintaining and operating the water distribution lines and sewer collection lines, which provide water and sewer service access to certain properties and are based upon the proximity of those properties to water and/ or sewer lines. No change is recommended from last year’s assessment criteria. A report showing the proposed assessment and methodology will be available for viewing fourteen days (14 days) prior to the public hearings, at the district offices located at 66575 2nd St., Desert Hot Springs CA, or information may be obtained by calling 760-3296448 ext. 116. /s/Arden Wallum Secretary, Mission Springs Water District PUB: 5/29/2020, 6/5/2020 DSW20-5089 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL HENRY AKA DANIEL PATRICK HENRY,

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PAT HENRY CASE NO. PRIN2000428. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DANIEL HENRY AKA DANIEL PATRICK HENRY, PAT HENRY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MERIDITH MORFIN in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MERIDITH MORFIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/16/20 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing. Department PS3: The courthouse is temporarily closed.

This hearing must be attended by telephone: Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter meeting number: 286482510, or Visit https://riversidecourts.webex. com/meet/ljcdept3webex, type in your name and click join meeting. It is important to call in promptly.

Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing. 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

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petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER N. SAWDAY SBN 228320 , Publish May 22, 27, 29, 2020. DSW20-5087

TIOUS 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 29, NESS AS: ATTENTION 2 RESALE, 2243 N. GIRA- June 5, 12, 19, 2020 DSW20-5090 SOL AVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JASON LAWRENCE T.S. No. 085169-CA APN: 614-163-027-6 NOMCCULLOUGH, 2243 N GIRASOL AVE, PALM TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/26/2006. under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR I declare that all the information in this statement PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE true, information which he or she knows to be false, OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU is guilty of a crime) Signed JASON LAWRENCE SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/21/2020 at MCCULLOUGH. This statement was filed with the 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/27/2020. trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recordPeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File ed 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0801830 of No. R-202005279. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Official Records in the office of the County Recorder BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE by: JAMES AMADOR, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish May 29, BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS June 5, 12, 19, 2020 DSW20-5091 TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed NESS AS: RIDGELINE NATURAL SALES; RIDGE- of Trust in the property situated in said County and LINE, 55056 OAK TREE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SELECT SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other SALES AND MARKETING, INC., 55056 OAK TREE, common designation, if any, of the real property deLA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted scribed above is purported to be: 82418 REBECCA

by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet to transact DRIVE INDIO, CA 92201 The undersigned Trustee business under the fictitious business name(s) listed disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the above. I declare that all the information in this state- street address and other common designation, ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but as true, information which he or she knows to be without covenant or warranty, express or implied, false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIEL SHUBIN, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumPRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the brances, including fees, charges and expenses of County Clerk of Riverside County on 05/14/2020. the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the No. R-202004942. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE secured by the property to be sold and reasonable OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- estimated costs, expenses and advances at the

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s

By Desert Star Staff Only six days remain to apply for the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2020 National Fellowship -- five days of illuminating discussions that will inform your reporting on how vulnerable children, youth, families and communities are faring in a country forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fellows will also receive reporting grants of $2,000$10,000 and six months of expert mentoring. And up to five Fellows will receive supplemental grants of $2,000 for community engagement.

As states contemplate what Phase 3 of coronavirus restrictions will look like, it’s time for journalists to think about what Phase 3 of their COVID-19 reporting should

look like. The Fellowship will help 20 competitively selected journalists from around the country understand and chronicle how the pandemic disproportionately impacted already disadvantaged communities and vulnerable children, youth and families.

The National Fellowship’s traditional themes -- the health, welfare and well-being of vulnerable children, youth, families and communities -- remain, but we’ll examine them this year through a COVID-19 lens. And we’ll be taking a close look at the racial, ethnic and geographic disparities that are emerging as more data come in.

The Fellowship will be held on an online platform for about five hours a day, plus four monthly online

sessions of 2-3 hours each.

When: July 20-24, 2020 (plus four monthly virtual sessions of 2-3 hours each) Where: Online Deadline to Apply: May 26, 2020 Based at USC’s Annenberg School of Journalism, the National Fellowship is open to print, broadcast and multimedia journalists from around the country. The Fellowship is appropriate not only for health reporters, but for all reporters with an interest in social issues, whether they’re investigative, education, government, environment, criminal justice, social services or immigration specialists or general assignment reporters.

About two-thirds of the 20 Fellows will receive grants of $2,500-$10,000

from one of two specialty reporting funds -- the Dennis A. Hunt Journalism Fund and the Fund for Journalism on Child and Youth Well-being -- plus mentoring,to support the reporting of ambitious investigative or explanatory projects over six months. The rest of the National Fellows will receive grants of $2,000.

The Hunt Fund will support reporting that examines the successes and challenges of health care reform or the effects of a specific factor or confluence of factors on community health, such as the coronavirus epidemic, poverty, ethnic or racial disparities, pollution, violence, land use and access to health care or food.

The Child and Youth Well-being Fund will support

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time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $136,342.94 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 085169CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish May 15, 22, 29, 2020. DSW20-5085

investigative or explanatory reporting on the impact of poverty, trauma, adversity -or the coronavirus epidemic -- on children and youth and their families, as well as the effectiveness of public and private agencies dedicated to protecting them.

The National Fellowship grants can be used to defray reporting-related costs such as travel, data set acquisition and analysis, translation services, community engagement strategies, multimedia enhancements and a journalist’s otherwise uncompensated time.

Preference is given to applicants who propose co-publication or cobroadcast in both mainstream and ethnic media.

For more information, visit the Center for Health Journalism website or email program consultant Martha Shirk at Cahealth@usc.edu.

Arizona Refuses to Name Care Facilities with COVID-19 Outbreaks

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES – Over the course of two weeks, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s (VAGLAHS) Infection Control team, led by Matthew Goetz, MD, Chief, Infectious Diseases, successfully contained an outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) at VAGLAHS’ Community Living Center (CLC) which is located on the facility’s West Los Angeles (WLA) campus and provides long-term skilled nursing care to Veterans with complex medical needs.

“As a leader, it is very comforting to know that the clinical team will do everything it takes to save lives even if policy doesn’t require their recommended actions,” said Steven E. Braverman, MD, Director, VAGLAHS.

Beginning March 6, 2020, and prior to any identified cases of COVID-19 at VAGLAHS, the healthcare system began screening all visitors and staff for fever, cough, shortness of breath, “flu-like symptoms,” travel, and close contact with known COVID-19 cases before allowing them entrance to patient care areas at any of VAGLAHS’ facilities. On March 11, 2020 admissions to the CLC were halted, and daily temperature and symptom screening began for all residents. Despite these precautions, on March 28, 2020, two residents in the CLC tested positive for COVID-19. In response, VAGLAHS’ Infection Control team implemented a series of protocols that led to the containment of the outbreak.

“The lesson to be learned

is that early case identification is essential to control of outbreaks in congregate living centers and that one must look for cases because patients so often lack symptoms and yet can infect others,” Goetz said.

First, serial testing was conducted for all staff and residents. Residents who tested positive were transferred to the main hospital for isolation and clinical management, while staff who tested positive self-isolated at home. Additionally, the staff who tested negative and were assigned to the CLC at the time of the outbreak, were assigned to a single ward versus working shifts on different wards.

“It’s very gratifying to have had the opportunity to lead a broadly based, highly competent team at [VAGLAHS] that shows a coordination of services,”

Goetz said. “Between laboratory, frontline staff in the nursing home, Infection Control and Infectious Diseases personnel, and facility leadership, we took preemptive action and worked together to identify, isolate and treat patients with COVID-19.”

From March 29 to March 31, 2020, testing of all 99 residents identified 15 additional residents with positive COVID-19 test results. Testing one week later identified two more cases after which no further resi¬dent cases were identified on subsequent testing on April 13, April 22 - 23, 2020.

In addition, all 136 staff were tested of whom 8 were found to be infected.

At the time of diagnosis, 14 of the 19 residents who tested positive were asymptomatic, along with four of the eight

staff members, highlighting the potential for widespread transmission before illness is recognized. Eight of the asymptomatic residents later developed symptoms.

The strategy used at VAGLAHS limited potential asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19, allowing for successful containment. Only two more cases were identified on the two affected wards after testing all patients and placing the infected patients in appropriate isolation, and no cases occurred in a third ward.

“Because our containment strategy was successful, we can use this example to assist other VA and community nursing homes in containing the inevitable periodic outbreak,” Braverman said.

Looters ransack shops as Minneapolis descends into chaos

By Desert Star Staff Gangs of looters have cleared out a number of shops in Minneapolis as hectic protests over a police officer killing of an unarmed black man escalate into riots, with violent clashes erupting between demonstrators and law enforcement.

The city descended into looting and vandalism on Wednesday following a large protest the day prior over the police killing of George Floyd, with videos shared to social media showing rioters breaking into a Target store, smashing windows and grabbing up merchandise.

On the Internet: Because of course, a black man was killed by the police (a crime, which should be punished very severely) seems inexorably to lead to looting, which -- what? evens out the balance of wrong? why...

— Harmeet K. Dhillon • At least they are wearing masks.

• Stephen L. Miller A

heated protest continued outside the Minnesota Police Department’s 3rd precinct headquarters, where demonstrators were seen breaking windows.

• After staying peaceful for hours, protestors have started vandalizing 3rd Precinct.

— christine nguyen • Tuesday’s action also saw protesters gather outside the building, facing thick clouds of police tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets – though the law enforcement presence in the area appears to have been scaled back compared to the previous day.

• On Wednesday, officers instead took up positions on the roof of the headquarters, where they fired projectiles into the crowd below.

• Officers on the roof of the precinct have been firing flash grenades and other projectiles into crowd — Ricardo Lopez • Some protesters gathered near the home of Derek Chauvin, one of the officers implicated in

Floyd’s killing, hoisting signs and scrawling anti-police slogans on the street.

• The home of Derek Chauvin — maria viti • Chaotic scenes unfolded elsewhere in the city as well, with protesters clashing with police in the middle

of a major thoroughfare, which was barricaded off by officers clad in riot gear.

— maria viti • The two days of rage come after a viral video emerged on Monday showing Floyd’s last moments alive, in which an officer is seen pinning the man to the

pavement with a knee to his throat as he complains of trouble breathing. While the officers involved in the incident have since been fired, the protesters, as well as Floyd’s family, insist they be tried for murder.

This Surprising Discovery About Shaking Babies Will Save Lives

By Milan Toma Babies are at far greater risk of brain damage than previously thought.

Even activities that seem innocent, like a run in a jogging stroller, can inflict abusive head trauma. And head injuries often go entirely undetected, so parents unwittingly repeat the same harmful behaviors.

These conclusions, which come from a new study I coauthored, must be used to better educate new parents and inform manufacturers as they design car seats, safety helmets, and the like.

Abusive head trauma, or AHT, is typically referred to as --”shaken baby syndrome” -- the consequence of awful, deliberate abuse. Every year, an estimated 1,300 infants suffer this brain trauma. Roughly one in four tragically dies. Of those who survive, about 80 percent develop lifelong disabilities.

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intentionally harm their children.

But it’s possible to inflict AHT without even knowing it.

There are several reasons why this unsettling truth is just now coming to light. It’s difficult to diagnose AHT. Some cases result in noticeable injuries, including bone fractures.

But others result in far milder symptoms. Many victims of AHT show no signs of trauma.

Plus, studying the biomechanics of AHT -- what occurs inside a child’s skull when his or her head moves back and forth rapidly -presents its own challenges.

There’s no ethical way to observe or replicate such injuries in a scientific setting.

Thankfully, there’s another way to study the problem.

My colleagues and I used computer models to simulate the biomechanics of AHT. Specifically, we looked at how the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain when a child is shaken repeatedly.

What our models revealed is startling. Even at the lowest frequency we studied -- two shakes per second -- a single shake is dangerous.

After that initial shake, the cerebrospinal fluid stops cushioning the brain altogether, causing the child’s brain to collide with the skull wall.

In other words, it doesn’t take a violent act of frustration to damage a baby’s brain.

Something as ordinary as playfully tossing a child in the air or jogging with a baby could inflict head trauma.

Our conclusions suggest several strategies for preventing head trauma in young children.

The first is simple -- parents must avoid any activity that shakes their infant’s head even once, however harmless it might seem.

Designers should rely on biomechanical models when designing items like car seats, strollers, and other products. In 2018, U.S. emergency rooms May 29, 2020

treated children under five for 59,000 injuries related to nursery products. Strollers were involved in 8,200 of those injuries. Across all of these incidents, the child’s head was the most commonly injured part of the body.

Better-constructed products based on the latest biomechanics research could go a long way toward reducing head injuries in children.

At the very least, researchers should use biomechanical simulations to evaluate the safety of existing baby products. Newer products are not necessarily safer than older ones. In February, biomechanics researchers found that World War I-era combat helmets provided

better protection from certain kinds of explosions than current military helmets.

The latest biomechanics research reveals that babies are more vulnerable to head trauma than previously thought. It’s time to minimize this trauma -- or eliminate it -- by using these findings to educate new parents and design safer baby products.

Milan Toma, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at New York Institute of Technology College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. This piece originally ran in the International Business Times.

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