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The San Diego Zoo Introduced nine week old endangered Rhino By KMIR News Staff SAN DIEGO, Ca. -From the San Diego Zoo: A nine-week-old greater one-horned rhino calf and his mother charged into the Asian Plains exhibit Thursday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The male calf, named Parvesh, seemed eager to explore his new habitat for the first time and could be seen running - and stumbling - to keep up with his mother. Parvesh, which means “lord

of celebration” in Hindi, was born on Feb. 25 to mother Alta and father Bophu. Alta gave birth to the calf in a protected area, called a boma, not accessible to other animals. The pair has been in the boma since the calf’s birth to properly bond before being let into the 40-acre exhibit to meet other members of the rhino family. Alta, the dominant female in the rhino herd, introduced her

baby boy to the landscape and then to the other greater onehorned rhinos, including her firstborn calf and Parvesh’s sister, 2½-year-old Charlees. Once widespread in Southeast Asia, the greater onehorned rhinoceros is now found only in India and Nepal. This species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. There are an estimated 3,250 greater one-horned rhinos

Family Wants Answers

After Teenage Son was Killed by Officers By Angela Monroe SALTON CITY -- A local family wants answers after their son was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies near Salton City. 19-year-old Adrian Parra from Mecca died April 18th after being pulled over by police. The family emailed us asking us to investigate. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department is releasing very little information on this officer involved shooting. It happened just before 6pm on Friday, April 18th.

We spoke with Adrian’s mother and the sheriff’s department, trying to uncover what led to the shooting. “Are you the parent of Adrian Parra, and I said yes, I’m the mother,” Maria Duenas told officers the night of April 18th. Maria Duenas buried her 19-year-old son, Adrian Parra, on April 25th. She says Adrian was an honor roll student and graduated from Coachella Valley High last year. “He had a dream to go to college and be someone, and

that day he was going to see a girl on a date to the movies,” said Maria. Adrian was pulled over by deputies on Highway 86 near Salton City In the course of that traffic stop, Adrian was shot and killed by deputies. Since then, Maria has been trying to find out why. “And I asked to see what happened to my son and they’re like we can’t give you information because it’s an Continues on Page 9

remaining in the wild. Parvesh is the 66th greater one-horned rhino born at the Safari Park since 1975, making the Safari Park the foremost breeding facility in the world for this species. Bringing species back from the brink of extinction is the goal of San Diego Zoo Global. As a leader in conservation, the work of San Diego Zoo Global includes onsite wildlife conservation efforts representing

both plants and animals at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, as well as international field programs on six continents. The important conservation and science work of these entities is made possible by the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy and is supported in part by the Foundation of San Diego Zoo Global.

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 21st annual Evening Under the Stars was held at the O’Donnell Golf Club on May 3rd. The gala benefits the AIDS Assistance Program under the Direction of CEO/ Executive Director Mark Anton. Entertainment was provided by the First Ladies of Disco. The evening started with a cocktail hour that had many bartenders serving the guests on the grassy areas of the golf club. There was a huge fabulous silent auction and later a live auction. A delicious dinner was served prior to the awards ceremonies and entertainment. The gala is also a major awards ceremony where deserving people in the desert are honored for their commitment and service to those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Honorees included Jim Houston and Harold Matzner with the Jeannetter Rockefeller Humanitarian Award. Both gentlemen have served the Desert in many ways with their humanitarian efforts. Both men have not only given of the money but also time and talents to many charities in the Valley. Dr. John Stansell was given the Gloria Green Inspiration Award, and Joanna Jakway Community Hero Award was given to Steve Kaufer. Rabbi Sally Olins and Joyce Shampeny were honored with the Herb Lazenby Community Service Award. These ladies have shown a real commitment to serving the community with the gift of giving by their actions and abilities. The Ladies of Disco included Linda Clifford, France Joli, Evelyn Champagne King, Maxine Nightingale, Pamala Stanley, Anita Ward, Martha Wash. Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin and Norma Jean were former members of the group CHIC. Many guests came dressed in Disco Era clothing to support the theme of the night. Over 1,500 guests attended this yearly event that raises money for Aids Assistance Program. AAP provided food vouchers for people and their families dealing with HIV? AIDS> There are at present over 80 people on a waiting list for these food vouchers. There are meanwhile over 550 clients of AAP that rely on services they provide.

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler hosted a One Night Only Private Cast and Major Donor Party at the home of Helene Galen on April 22nd. This party is always held the night before Michael Childers, One Night Only, show at the McCallum Theater. Cast members get a chance to relax and enjoy each others company before the big show. Donors get to meet the Broadway artists that will be performing. The theme for this years performances told of the Jewish Legacy of Broadway. Songs by famous Jewish composers were sung by over 60 talented artists. A lot of these same singers gave private performances at the Galen home. A buffet was served along with appetizers and drinks. Always the great hostess and host they had the Palm Springs Spirit of the Sands band perform for the guests on the lawn on the other side of the pool. A real surprise for all the guests. This is always a fun party with something new each year. A big surprise was when Helene Galen broke into song prior to getting the singers to perform for her guests. The singers are always happy to perform in such an intimate setting for a very appreciative audience. years. Betty has been a big supporter of all the charities in the Desert.

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Coachella Valley Repertory Theater held another luminary luncheon with local celebrity Kaye Ballard on April 30th. The Theatre is located at the Atrium in Rancho Mirage on Hwy 111. These luminary luncheons give guests an opportunity to have a great lunch and be able to mingle with the star of the day. The luncheons consist of either entertainment by the celebrity or a Q & A with a moderator and a chance for the audience to ask questions of the star. Guests had many questions for Kaye Ballard and her moderator Don Martin. Kaye started in show business in Burlesque and progressed to vaudeville when the time came for her to sing there. Kaye sang with Spike Jones band and even played the tuba and the flute. Kaye is multi talented and hashad a huge career in movies and TV shows. Founding artistic director is Ron Celona. The CV Rep Theatre also provides plays during the year. Each year, they have a children’s outreach production geared to young people 10 to 18 with a live performance on topics that are relevant to that age group. The theater holds 86 people seated in this very intimate setting where the guests are close to the stage. Several exciting plays are scheduled for next year. Lucie Arnaz, Larry Luckinbill, Lorna Luft and other big names in show business will be a part of the new season of luminary luncheons at the CV Rep Theater. Tickets will be going on sale shortly at CVREP.org.

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What’s next for Donald Sterling? By Kevin Powell Op/Ed A week after the firestorm hit, there is just as much uncertainty about what the future holds as there is regarding how this mess all came to light. The NBA has ruled that they will force Donald Sterling to sell the Clippers, per their bylaws. But this likely won’t be as easy as it might sound at first glance. Even though the bylaws do allow the NBA to force the sale of a franchise for various reasons, it doesn’t appear that Sterling directly violated any of these rules. Then there is also the issue of forcing a private citizen to sell his private assets. Think about this.

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You own a local store and one of your employees is accused of discriminating against a particular group. Even though it’s a he said/ she said case, you lose the court battle. Could you ever imagine that a judge could order you to sell your private property for the actions of someone else? This could be a very slippery slope and a very dangerous precedent to set for all of us. Who sets the sales price? Would-be buyers would know of the forced sale and would likely underbid the true value of the business. Next, there are the tax consequences of these types of actions. The Clippers were purchased decades ago for a mere $10-$15 million dollars. Estimates put their value today in the $600 million neighborhood. The Milwaukee Bucks recently sold for $550 million. That’s a market just a fraction the size of Los Angeles and they don’t have the franchise players under

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contract that add to the value of a team like the Clippers. What if Sterling agrees to sell the team but asks for a billion dollars? Who would ever pay that much above the current market value? And if a group came forward just to get rid of Sterling, wouldn’t he be unfairly rewarded by receiving such a large premium for the team? That brings us to the same conclusions as last week. It’s very difficult to legislate social issues. That’s why the only way to fight this type of prejudice starts in our own homes, in our businesses, churches, with our friends, etc. Society just can’t tolerate it. Nor can we support groups that clearly come forward at times like this for political or monetary gain. That old saying has never been truer, “if you aren’t part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem.” management or staff of the for the past 28 years and can be The opinions of Kevin Powell Desert Star Weekly but his alone reached at kpplanner1@aol.com. are not those of the ownership, Kevin has been a financial advisor

By Kelly g. Richardson, Esq. CCAl Dear Kelly: In our HOA an election was held recently. The ballots were not secret. The homeowners have reason to believe they were counted before the meeting, (they were counted again at the meeting by three hand-picked individuals). Immediately after the votes for each candidate were announced, members of the board nominated the president to be elected president again (even though the president was not the top vote getter). Then they proceeded to elect two other members and the person with the most votes (a newcomer to the board) was given the title “member at large”. The behavior does not seem ethical. Is it legal? G.S., Oceanside Dear G.S.: Election for directors must be by secret ballots, and the envelopes containing the ballots should not be opened until the scheduled time to count the votes. The envelopes should be opened by or under the supervision of the Inspector of Election. The Inspector of Election can be one or three persons, appointed by the board of directors in an open board meeting. If the Inspector was not appointed by the board before the counting of the votes,

then the members in attendance at the membership meeting to count the votes can vote to appoint 1 or 3 volunteers before the votes are counted. Normally, the membership elects directors, but the directors decide on who will be the board officers. Your association bylaws will indicate how officers are selected, and most bylaws leave selection of officers to the discretion of the directors. A common mistake of boards is appointing officers or the Inspector of Elections in a closed (“executive session”) meeting – this must occur in open session. Hope this is helpful, Kelly

Dear Kelly: What is the procedure for a HOA board to increase the monthly assessment of resident members of the HOA?? D.F., Newport Beach Dear Mr. Richardson, I read your column every week. I’d like to know the maximum percent that home associations can impose an

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increase in assessments per year. Currently, the assessment has been increased by 15%. I think that is too much! Thank you for your time. K. V., Westminster Dear K.V. and D.F.: Under Civil Code 5605(b), a board may increase regular assessments by up to 20% each year, provided it has timely issued the required “Annual Budget Report” items (listed in Civil 5605(a)) at least 30 days before the start of the fiscal year. A board also may impose a “special assessment” (meaning a one-time extra payment by all of the members) of up to 5% of the annual budgeted gross expenses of the association. Any increase more than 20% or special assessment more than 5% must be submitted to a vote of the membership. The board can also impose “emergency assessments”, which are defined in Civil 5610 – check that definition before declaring an “emergency”.

Under Civil 5600(b), an association can only assess for actually anticipated expenses. Major assessment increases, special assessments, and especially emergency assessments, should be thoroughly explained to the membership. You don’t like to receive unexpected bills – and neither do your neighbors. Assessment increases should be discussed and passed only in an open board meeting. Also an increase in assessments is not effective until the board has given at least 30 days written notification to the members, per Civil Code 5615. Thanks for your questions, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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State of the City Luncheon at Two Bunch Palms Resort Assemblyman Manuel Perez with J C DeLeon and Manny Aragon Story and Photos by Bruce Montgomery The Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 2014 State of the City Luncheon was held on Friday, May 2, in the Yoga Dome of Two Bunch Palms Resort. Starting at 11:30 a.m., the first forty-five minutes were set aside for networking between attendees with dignitaries and VIPs. At 12:15 p.m. Heather

Coladonato, President and CEO of the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce welcomed attendees, and colors were presented by the Desert Hot Springs Marine Corps Junior ROTC. The National Anthem was given by Alexis Ramirez, a student at Desert Hot Springs High School. Bruce Montgomery, senior pastor of Grace Church gave the invocation, followed by a lesson in stretching and a meditation

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poem by Suzanne Barber of Two Bunch Palms Resort. Following the serving of lunch, Kevin Kelly, the CEO of Two Bunch Palms Resort spoke for approximately ten minutes before Mayor Adam Sanchez, Sr. gave the State of the City address. Using projected slides, he gave examples of economic development in the city. The main thrust of his speech was the “Health and Wellness Initiative. Mayor Sanchez called

DHS Mayor Adam Sanchez, Sr. with Congressman Raul Ruiz the community to action, saying, “the time is NOW for the Desert Hot Springs community to pull together and recognize the benefits and advantages of optimum Health and Wellness for all of it s residents. Mayor Sanchez emphasized the community could greatly benefit by educating the public

regarding healthy lifestyle concepts, including exercise and dietary recommendations. Following his speech, recognition presentations were made by Supervisor John Benoit, 4th District, Assemblyman V. Manuel Perez and Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz.

Smart Women Finish Rich

By Janice gough Historically women earn less in their lifetimes live longer and invest 60 per cent less than men. Adversely, 90 percent of women will be responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. These are the reasons that women should educate themselves early in their lives about financial products, so that they may take control of their futures. Failure to plan is a formula for planning to fail. Years ago, few women were involved in the investing for their families’ future; however, as they entered the work force, and more women became single parents, the responsibility of investing for the future, shifted to their shoulders. By understanding the basic principles of investing and understanding the various products, women are beginning to make better investors than men. Women are generally more conservative and take fewer risks than men. Smart women are not impressed with the Wall Street image of wearing designer suits; they are more interested on how that person will take time to understand their objectives and assist in educating them on their investment choices. They also realize how saving money on taxes provides more money for saving. Women join investment clubs to learn the May 7, 2014

skills of investing. Some do it yourselfers have time to keep close tabs on their money. However, work may take away the time needed to do it successfully. Smart women will hire an advisor, rather than go it alone. Some basic formulas help to keep your income pie chart in perspective. A person should spend one-third or less of their income for rent or mortgage. Generally, 2035 per cent will go to taxes, 10 percent to insurance, 20 percent to other necessities, leaving 5-10 percent to invest. By using electronic accounting, it is easy to see if your pie chart is proportionately managed to allow a percentage left over to invest. Creating the behavior of saving 5-10 percent early in one’s life is the most rewarding

behavior you can give yourself. If you do not have immediate use of money, you will most likely not spend it. Thus contributing through payroll deduction makes it simple to develop a saving’s discipline. Twenty-five percent of women have no retirement or other savings. It is time to turn this around. The more you have saved by later in life, helps to bring peace to your life to enjoy the golden years. Janice Gough is a financial advisor and may be reached at (650) 342-7744 or by email: Janice@goughinsurance.com. Contact us for a complimentary financial review and free copy of our book, “Growth without Risks” We help you with the tools to become a Smart investor.

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Experiment in Becoming Successful

By Art Kunkin Mr. life Extension In my long life as a journalist and writer, I have interviewed and socialized with an impressive number of successful people. I have known great actors and actresses, famous writers, brilliant professors and other “cultural creatives� in many areas of life. I am even on a first name basis with a man that Forbes Magazine considers one of the hundred richest people on earth right now. He has a personal fortune of over 700 million dollars in the bank plus ownership of dozens of important companies. I met D.F. when he was a teenager distributing newspapers similar to the Free Press that I owned at the time. However, some of the wealthiest people I have known are not famous and known to the world. Their “wealth� is in more than just dollars. In other words, and without boasting, I can say that I have known and studied success to a great extent. I can say from personal knowledge that

successful people have been able to create their extraordinary lives mainly because they have had extraordinary teachers, mentors or coaches. Actually I have learned that even the seemingly magical “luck� experienced by successful people comes from factors associated with specific friendly spiritual influences coming from actual persons. How to achieve that “luck� is a discussion I plan to have during this experiment. My conclusion is: if a person wants to become wealthy (and real wealth and true success involves much more than just dollars), that person should look around and get a Coach, someone competent enough to be a guide to an improved life. Finding such a coach is not impossible. Everything that humans have created started from new human thoughts that over time turned into the world of man-made objects all around us. An adequate Coach is simply a person who can positively affect your subconscious mind and, starting there, introduce

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that in many ways your life is already successful; It is not my place as a Coach to judge or criticize your present life in any way). Are you “up� to this experiment? Can you agree that you will find the time to read one brief email a day that will gently suggest you do something different that day, maybe as little as five minutes of difference for greatly improving your life. There’s nothing in this forcing you to take even one new action that is suggested. You retain your 100 percent right to choose what you do. All that you are agreeing to in this experiment is listening to some new Coaching thoughts. If one new behavior results from these new thoughts, great. I think you will benefit from this. However, your agreement is simply to receiving the Coaching Email, not to act on it. Let’s concretize this proposed experiment. First, let me address those readers of this newspaper who have computers. I suggest that you go to your keyboard and send me an email at the address here: artkunkin@ LifeExtensionFreePress.com. Write a subject line that simply says: I AGREE TO READ YOUR DAILY EMAIL. You can leave the message box blank or simply say “Test� or write me anything you want me to know about you. And in a few days I will start sending you a short daily email. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending me an email saying “unsubscribe me� without obligation. This is a free Coaching Experiment. No money is involved. No promises. If you don’t have a computer but want to be part of this Coaching Experiment, just phone me at 1-760-3698921. Leave a message giving your name and telephone number so I can get back to you. No money. No obligation. All that will happen is that you get the possibility of greater success when we work out the technicalities of my not being able to send you a Daily Email right now. Art Kunkin is the 85-year young journalist who published and edited the alternative weekly newspaper The Los Angeles Free Press starting in 1964, later becoming president of the Philosophical Research Society. He currently is a member of the Advisory Board of The Institute of Mentalphysics, also known as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. His website, www. StopAgingRightNow.com links to his book “Life Extension Alchemy.� Please see this website for a new program where Art sends readers daily emails with personalized life extension information for stopping your own aging. Copyright 2014 by Art Kunkin. All Rights Reserve.

Palm SPringS Cover to Cover Book Club on May 8 at 10:30 a.m. at 1849 S. El Cielo Road. For info, call 760-323-5689 x108. Karaoke every Friday, from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at 1849 S. El Cielo Road. For info, call 760-323-5689 x108. Ballroom Dancing on Wednesdays, May 20 through June 24 at 1849 S. El Cielo Road. For info, call 760-323-5689. Cabaret Dinner Revue Show every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-3255533. Flirt on Thursday, May 15 from 7:30-9 p.m. at 150 S Indian Canyon Dr Gand Band performs at Purple Room on Fridays & Saturdays through May 2014 at 9 p.m. at The Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. $10 cover charge.

deSert hot SPringS A Course In Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 3 p.m. at 14777 Palm Drive # 191. For info, call 760-251-8439. DHS Educators of the Year Breakfast on Wednesday, May 28 from 7-8:30 a.m. at 67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail. For info, call 760-329-6403.

ranCho mirage The Haunted Host on Friday, May 2 – June 1 at 8 p.m. with Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. at 69620 Hwy 111. For info, call 760-202-3000 or go to desertroseplayhouse.org.

Palm deSert Summer Sizzle Sale of Books on Monday, May 26-28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 43-500 Monterey Avenue. For info, call 760-333-0733. Instructor Recruitment Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 1-3 p.m. at 43-900 San Pablo Avenue. For info, go to MyRecreationDistrict. com. Just Add Swim on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive. For info go to pd.pool.com or call 760-565-7467. The One Acts on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Theatre Too on the campus of College of the Desert. For info, call 760776-7370. The Down Home Diva on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. at 73750 Catalina Way. For info call 760-325-2731. Compiled by Clarissa Ayala

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Funny Foursome, The Wayans Brothers Live!

By desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Four of the funniest guys in Hollywood, the Wayans brothers, all on one stage when Keenen Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, June 21st with their Wayans Brothers Live! show. The trailblazing linchpin of the family, Keenen Ivory Wayans, got his start appearing in iconic sitcoms like CHiPs and Cheers. He went on to appear in several acclaimed television shows and films, and created his best-known and iconic sketch series In Living Color, which launched the careers of his three brothers, Damon, Shawn and Marlon. Since co-starring on In Living Color, Damon has performed in multiple award winning films and television series, including NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the hit films, “Major Payne,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” and Spike Lee’s,

“Bamboozled.”Damon received a People’s Choice for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for his role in the hit ABC series, My Wife and Kids. The two youngest members

of the Wayans troupe, Shawn and Marlon, have become one of the biggest comedy twosomes on the scene today, starring in hit films such as “White Chicks,” “Little Man,” and “Dance Flick.” They also

co-wrote and starred in the smash-hit films, “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2.” Marlon produced and is starring in the sequel of the hit feature film “A Haunted House,”“A Haunted House 2” out in theaters now.

Tickets for the Wayans Brothers Live! 8PM performance is on sale today for $59,$39 and $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com.

weekend is just about everything Elvis. 47 years after Elvis and wife Priscilla honeymooned here in Palm Springs, the house they lived in for close to a year can still be enjoyed by Elvis fans from across the country including Presley’s “Kissin’ Cousins” costar actress Cynthia Pepper. “Well, it’s like a family. it’s

like a large family in the world. I went to Denmark and Australia for places to do Elvis festivals and it means a lot to me to be around people who have the same likes. Elvis is the main person we’re here for,” said Cynthia Pepper. The house is left in virtually the same condition that the Presley’s left it in more then fifty years ago.

Tours are given from a Priscilla look-a-like and fans can enjoy live entertainment from Elvis tribute artists like singer Rob Ely. “The fans are absolutely fantastic. It’s like stepping into another zone because it’s and Elvis world and when you step into it you feel a different sense of spirituality to Elvis and all the fans that really care about him and just keeping his memory alive through the music, the presence, this house, and it’s just a fantastic opportunity,” said Rob Ely. Fans, including Cynthia, say that being in the house helps them feel closer to the king. “The first time I was here I really felt his presence and almost

every time I come here I feel his presence. But it kind’ve wears because I’m here almost every year. It’s really unbelievable that he actually lived here. It’s like going to Memphis and Graceland, you can feel he was there.” Cynthia believes that if Elvis were still around today, he’d be very happy about the weekend’s festivities. “The people who love Elvis... you can feel that energy. Like I said, it’s Elvis and it’s for him. And, I think he’d be very pleased.” “Long live Elvis Presley”

Elvis Presley Honeymoon Celebrated in Palm Springs By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- This weekend people celebrated the marriage of of Elvis and Priscilla Presley 47 years ago. Tours were given at their honeymoon home in Palm Springs, as well as a weekend’s worth of festivities. On the anniversary of Elvis and Priscilla’s marriage, this

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‘Her’—A Look At Love In The Future

Writer/director Spike Jonze’s “Her,“ set in the not too distant future, is a very unusual love story. In fact, the concept for this film was so unique it earned Jonze an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay which was quite an honor since “Her” was in competition with “American Hustle” (Warren Singer and David O. Russell), “Blue Jasmine” (Woody Allen),Dallas Buyers Club” (Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack) and “Nebraska” (Bob Nelson). “Her” was also nominated for Best Picture, Music (Original Score and Original Song) and Production Design. Set in Los Angeles, has a sleek, vivid, fresh look created by fusing contemporary Los Angeles architecture and landscapes with buildings and skylines from Shanghai. Stylish malls, open work spaces with shiny wooden floors and kaleidoscopic wall panels and apartments with panoramic views of Los Angeles as seen from balconies or large glass windows that surround each unit, create a feeling of serene space as well as a sense of personal loneliness and isolation.

Joaquin Phoenix (“The Master,“ “Walk the Line” and “Gladiator”) plays Theodore, a sensitive, soulful man who writes personal, heartfelt letters for others. He is outstanding at what he does for a living, but his relationship with his wife (Rooney Mara, “The Girl With the Dragon

Tattoo” ) has come to an end. He knows it’s over, but he isn’t ready to sign their divorce papers just yet. It is too painful for him to say good-bye. However, when Theodore becomes intrigued by an advanced operating system that promises to be an intuitive and unique entity in its owner’s

life, things change. Once he initiates the system, he is delighted to meet “Samantha” (Scarlet Johansson), a bright female voice that is sensitive, insightful and funny. She is a voice without a body, but soon their evolving friendship develops into a deep love for one another. At this point, I began to feel a little crept out since I have a love-hate affair with my personal computer. While this love relationship seems more sci-fi than sensual, this unusual device opens up our minds as we, and Theodore, start to think deeply about what makes any relationship work—or not. Eventually, all relationships change, evolve or dissolve. Even true love ends when a beloved partner dies. Amy Adams, who seems to be everywhere (“Best Actress nominee in ‘American Hustle’), is also an important part of this futuristic tale about love and loss. The Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features: “The Untitled Rick Howard Project,” “How Do You Share Your Life with Somebody” and “Her: Love in the Modern Age.” The latter featurette is also on the DVD. “Her” arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital

HD on May 13 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainments and is rated R for language, sexual content and brief graphic nudity.

••••••••••••••••••••••• “Grand Piano,” starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack, debuts on Blu-ray and DVD on May 20. In this taut 90-minute thriller, gifted concert pianist Tom Selznick (Elijah Wood) is making a long-awaited comeback. It considered the most talented keyboard virtuoso of his generation, he stopped playing for years after a catastrophic performance. Finally, he has overcome his paralyzing stage fright and is about to perform for an eager audience in a packed Chicago concert hall. As he sits down at the keyboard, Selznick finds a horrifying message written on the score: “Play one wrong note and you die.” In the sights of an anonymous sniper (John Cusack) he must give the most difficult performance of life, while looking for help without being detected. Bonus features include: The Making of “Grand Piano,” Soundtrack, Coaches, Stunts and Visual Effects and much more. The film, from Magnolia Home Entertainment, is rated R.

Don Browne, joins Fantasy Springs Resort!

By desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – New Jersey casino executive Don Browne, joins Fantasy Springs Resort Casino as Director of Table Games. Charismatic Browne brings over 33 years of casino operations experience to the position, including an extensive background in table games and www.desertstarweekly.com

slot operations. Prior to to joining the Fantasy Springs team in late April, Browne directed Business Support for White-Sand Gaming where he managed a successful gaming system initiative at a premier gaming property in Macau, China (SAR). Before his time with WSG, he oversaw property operations as a senior

member of the team at Golden Nugget Atlantic City. It was his longevity and experience within the Trump organization in Atlantic City that ultimately landed him the role as Director of Tables Games. Browne states about crossing the country to work with former colleagues at Fantasy Springs,“Having May 7, 2014

worked for Fantasy Springs General Manager Paul Ryan in the past, I was very familiar with his commitment to delivering a quality product, unparalleled guest service and dedication to consistent employee appreciation. Fantasy Springs felt like home the minute I arrived. I am very excited to be a member of the

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino team. This is a great opportunity for me to share the knowledge I have gained during the past 30-plus years in the gaming and hospitality industry.” Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook and on Twitter @ fantasysprings.

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may 8-14, 2014 asTRological FoRecasT By Risa d’angeles

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in order create Goodwill. Allow nothing to interrupt your Wesak You’re here, there and meditations. Is your crystal bowl everywhere. In and out, up ready? and down. The energies are dynamic yet contemplative, fiery canceR and watery, leading to excessive activities and moody blues. Anything unresolved with family, Attempt to focus in your heart. friends and relationships (even This allows all new ideas to filter with those who have died) through the question “Is this for reappears through feelings, the Goodwill of the whole?” Then thoughts, emotions, dreams you will know the best course of and memories. Reconnect with action through these changing loved ones remembering, “Love times. underlies all happenings. Life creates meaningful encounters, TauRus especially through testing, to strengthen us. New ideas are You’re always in serious study, impressed upon your mind. sorting details, feelings, instincts, and intuitions. Most important is leo speaking the truth. You may not know why you feel certain ways, You need a ship to navigate however you must still express the rough tides of your life. See when the timing isn’t right, the yourself at the seashore, building path hasn’t been found, the past a fire close to the water’s edge. has been obscured and to move Connect with both elements forward without right timing is - fire and water. As they unite, foolish. Later, why you feel these new realities, direction and ways emerges. Have courage. new structures come forth. The challenge will be maintaining gemini an inner steady course when emotions become overwhelming. Don’t be discouraged. The Speak with someone who loves future’s hiding so you can you. assess your wants, needs, and viRgo aspirations. Be very aware of the Wesak Taurus solar festival. As the Will-to-Good pours down You will want to be more practical on all of humanity during the with money and finances, day-tofestival, it enhances what you’re day events, plans, connections made of - Love/Wisdom, Ray and agendas. Because you could 2. You’re in its direct pathway simply use up all resources in a

moment’s time. You may feel inner explosions are occurring. They are in terms of your values. Call forth balance, harmony, caution and care in all situations. There are dual realities everywhere. Stand at the center where the light is. That will be your adventure.

By KMIR News Staff PALM SPRINGS, Ca. - Do you have the best voice in the valley? Prove it at the KMIR Valley Voice Karaoke competition in May! Join KMIR’s Manny the Movie Guy at The Crazy Coconut Bar at 166 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs and enter the competition. KMIR and a panel of judges will be there

winner receives a Front-of-theLine pass to Voice auditions at Universal Studios Hollywood, and a personal meeting with a Voice show producer. Then on Tuesday, May 20, the three selected winners will compete for the Grand Prize: A VIP package at Fantasy Springs Hotel and Casino to see the Voice Tour, overnight accommodates and dinner,

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Use your mind and spiritual will to focus on creativity, then health. Think brilliance and prevention. In the meantime enjoy yourself in present time. It creates the future. Have confidence because you’re intelligent, you plan well, and when you’re truly mindful, liBRa your words provide strength and enthusiasm. Ponder these As you provide for others, you things during the Taurus festival must also review your needs. of Enlightenment. It’s a most Emotional coordination can be subtle potent time for you. difficult especially for Librans who seek harmony above conflict, capRicoRn comfort above constant change. While wanting more closeness You’re tending to work you also demand complete responsibilities along with needed freedom. A dilemma. Maintain domestic duties. At times you silence this week, listening need more freedom. Be careful instead of speaking. You will learn with family. You could become a lot about yourself. Silence and tired and impatient, saying things listening harmonize. you later regret. You may work harder and longer to the point of exhaustion. Don’t allow that scoRpio to occur. Create a family chores Find ways to express yourself list. Give rewards. Let everyone physically through exercise, know they are valuable. You are swimming, walking, running, valuable. Allow others to feel cooking, music, boating, valuable and of service too. etc. However you express aquaRius yourself, it’s most important that movement occur to sustain and stabilize highly Maintain strict limits, discipline emotional trigger points. and agendas so time and Daily life stresses make money are not wasted. Discipline you feel like escape is necessary. allows the intuition to emerge. Yes, do escape. You know how With no discipline intuition has to do this. Warms blue waters nothing to focus upon. Should are best. you need anything realize your communication abilities are

excellent. Ask and it’s given. Give and more is asked of you. Both must occur. Think on your foundations and the goodness they provided. This goodness rules your life.

pisces What you communicate affects many people. Tell the truth about your experiences, your inner and outer realities. There’s most likely a challenging situation in your life now. Move toward it with grace and a loving will(ingness). Great good will comes of it. Remember this when the road becomes rocky. A new self is emerging and new resources. Read again Psalm 37. Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

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and meet and greet with the Voice performers. The grand prize winner will be announced LIVE on KMIR News at 11pm Tuesday, May 20th. You must be at least 21

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Photo Courtesy Joe Enos/The Buzz Factory By Pamela Price It’s as if the Coachella Valley is a magnet for inspired cuisine, original bakeries and creative chefs this season with the opening of a quartet of restaurants and bakeries. What could be better news than this? Appetito, Cal Italian Deli Bar and Eatery and Balisage Bistro

Atlantic Aviation both in Palm Springs, and new bakeries, Frankie’s Old World Italian Bakery in Cathedral City and Nothing Bundt Cakes in Palm Desert are on target with innovative cuisine. You’ll find Appetito across the street from the Ace Hotel, positioned with picture perfect mountain views from the patio.

As you enter the first thing, you notice is the open kitchen with hand made pasta in the prep process. It’s ongoing, daily, from scratch. There are no shortcuts in this place The approach here is “modern” with the menu designed to promote “sharing in a stylish setting.” Snacks range from bruscetta with stracciatella and

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roasted peppers to a charcuterie board with pickled vegetables and toasted bread. While the house hamburger is a work of art on a fresh-baked bun the flatbread such as the Margherita with oven dried tomatoes, stracciatella, basil and garlic outshines the competition. Thanks to Koffi being next door, their specialties are on the menu with their latte and cappuccino predictable winners. And then there are the tiramisu profiteroles, light as a feather. It didn’t take long for locals and tourist to discover Appetito as it original already made the #1 choice on Eater.com for Coachella Fest Dining. Open every day at 11 AM, seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Appetito, 1700 S. Camino Real in Palm Springs ( 760 316-1929) Even if your private jet isn’t hangared at Atlantic Aviation you can still enjoy dining at Balisage Bistro, where Chef Daniel invites guests to “experience, feel and taste”. His skill at preparing original recipes from hors d’oeuvres such as A Corsican beef patty with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and romesco sauce to a lobster salad on brioche should increase air traffic, said David Parker, owner of the Body Deli in Palm Desert. Stop by for breakfast just to try the light as a feather freshly baked pastries. Inflight catering is

a specialty with delightful options a rarity on commercial flights, these days. On the menu are specialties such as Portuguese wrapped dates stuffed with Cabrales blue cheese with a raspberry rosewater reduction. Look for Balisage Bistro at 145 North Gene Autry Trail. On to more esoteric regional bakery specialties at Frankie’s Old World Italian Bakery, where you can admire “handmade desserts in the tradition of Calabria, Italy.” Tucked away at 68-845 Perez Road in Cathedral City, merely follow the aroma of biscotti baking, and you’re traveling in the right direction. Finally, for lovers of bundt cakes, take notice, Nothing Bundt Cakes opened in April at 72216 Hwy 111 in Palm Desert is putting smiles on bundt cake fans with fabulous flavors from their original “strawberries & cream” to a light classic lemon. Take home a box of 12 petite bundt cakes in assorted flavors for $18.95 and watch everyone’s face light up, especially when they taste a dollop of irresistible butter crème frosting. This charming little bakery already teamed up with Animal Samaritans with a Benefit Day and Kit-Tea Party donating 20 per cent of their sales toward supporting kitten adoptions! Pam Price also co authors the travel guide, Day Trips from Los Angeles.

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ongoing investigation.” Adrian’s mother says he was shot at least three or four times. “What happened, what went where they shot him so many times... why can’t they answer the question if there was a camera,” asked Maria. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department won’t reveal if the shooting was captured on a camera in the officer’s vehicle. They did tell us two officers were put on administrative leave, but have since returned to work. We asked why Adrian was pulled over, they would only tell us that it was for vehicle code violations. Officers also refuse to tell us what led to the shooting, but

said the investigation should be finished in about two weeks. “They were asking me a lot of questions, more about him, his background about questioning about him, and I’m like that’s irrelevant, I want to know what happened that day,” said Maria. So clearly more questions than answers in this investigation. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department says once their investigation is complete it will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office. Meanwhile, Maria Duenas is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to call her with information at 760-396-2114. Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

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Hundreds Apply at Sheriff’s Job Fair By Angela Monroe PALM DESERT -- The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is hiring hundreds of new employees for various jobs. They held a job fair and open house at the dispatch center in Palm Desert Saturday. Hundreds of people applied. “This has exceeded our expectations. We had over a hundred and fifty people scheduled to come and we’ve had over two hundred people show up already today,” said Captain Evans with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. With the new East County Detention Center currently being built, over four hundred jobs will be created. The Riverside County Sheriff’s department is getting a head start on hiring and many valley residents are eager to apply. “The energy has been ‘give me the job, I want the job’ is the energy here. Everybody who comes here, if they don’t want to be a sheriff’s communications officer and they’re interested in other positions, we’re able to provide them with the information they need to see if they are able to do the job and meet the minimum qualifications,” said

Captain Evans. With multiple positions available from deputy sheriffs and 9-1-1 dispatchers, to laundry and food service workers. Job seekers are excited about the new opportunities. “There’s been a lot of excited people here. That’s good. hopefully a lot of people

get hired. Everyone needs a job so the energy has been really good here,” said job applicant, Cip Jasso. Many applicants are applying to specific positions. For others, who aren’t quite sure, the sheriff’s department will point them in the right direction based on interests and previous

qualifications. “We do that a lot with people because sometimes their background, say it’s in accounting yet they’re applying to be an office assistant, we might, after getting their application and look at, after we sit and meet with them we will see if they’re interested in an

accounting position. So, we also help guide people to a job that fits their resume and background,” said Captain Evans. The sheriff’s department will have more job fairs in the coming months. Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

Aquatic Pool Yoga Workshop

Classes and Teacher Training with Ren Yogamaya

By desert Star Staff Joshua Tree, CA.-A rare opportunity has arrived for the regional Yoga and fitness community of the Coachella Valley. For the first-time in contemporary Yoga history, based on ancient principles, Aquatic Pool Yoga will be

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presented in a two-part workshop at the 5th Annual Shakti Festival held at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Joshua Tree, Ca. with local, certified Yoga teacher’s Ren Rasa Yogamaya, E-RYT 500 and Chelsea Higholt, E-RYT 200. The initial workshop consisting of two classes are

scheduled for Saturday, May 17 and 18. “It is my mission, my intention to deliver the ancient principles of Aquatic Pool Yoga therapy to the desert communities by offering it primary to those who desire a more gentle and affective approach to restorative

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healing as well as for students and teachers of Yoga,” said Ren Yogamaya, a long time, resident of the desert. Ren has been teaching for over 15 years and established Bodhi Ren Yoga, Palm Springs original Yoga center in 1997. From 1997 to the present, Yogamaya has become

one of the matriarchs of the desert Yoga community and has introduced the education and network of Yoga to Palm Springs, the desert cities and beyond. She also introduced Yoga to the health and fitness community in the desert, by presenting and then implementing the first Yoga classes. Yogamaya is a founder in establishing the Yoga program with the Desert Aids Project, Palm Springs. Based on the Yoga Korunta, Aquatic Pool Yoga is from the lineage of Krishanmacharya, known as the father of modern Yoga, teacher of B. K. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois. The workshop will also be assisted by Yogamaya’s certified, trained student, Chelsea Higholt of Rancho Mirage, CA. and will also feature live music by Fontain’s Muse. In addition to the upcoming workshop, Yogamaya and Higholt will continue to present monthly Aquatic Pool Yoga classes through the summer season in the desert. Classes are $10 to15 per person, one weekend per month. There are some pre-requisites and guidelines for fitness and Yoga instructors. For more information on the Shakti Fest, Aquatic Pool Yoga Workshop, classes or to receive an application for Teacher Training, please go to www.renyogamaya.com or call, 760 . 567 . 5850. www.desertstarweekly.com

Mark Taper Forum Stages One-Man Musical

By Jack lyons – A Special for the desert Star Weekly When a playwright or a performer wishes to pay tribute to an iconic personality or a celebrity there are bound to be inherent challenges in trying to render that individual as a human being; complete with all the baggage, foibles, and short comings we humans all possess. Politics aside, one cannot deny the sheer talent and personality of Paul Robeson. He was a lawyer, a professional athlete, a social activist, albeit one of some controversy. But he was a wonderfully gifted Basso singer, and actor with a deep, rich, vocal range, who gave powerful performances, both on the stage and in the movies. Robeson was a tall, handsome man with a keen intellect who was much in demand as a public speaker. He graduated from Rutgers University as class valedictorian, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, who was also an African American in a time when our society felt no black Americans were equal to whites. Unfortunately, there are some who still harbor such feelings today. The challenge of bringing the story of this complicated, but

talented individual to the stage of the Mark Taper Forum, falls to playwright, actor, singer, director Daniel Beaty, who by the way is more than equal to the challenge. Beaty, is a seasoned, awardwinning actor, singer, playwright, motivational speaker, and the author the critically acclaimed plays: “Through the Night”, “Emergency”, “Mr. Joy”, and “The Tallest Tree in the Forest”. Under the watchful eye of Tony and Emmy nominated director and playwright Moises Kaufman, Beaty displays his virtuosity in being able to play two and three characters at the same time in the same scene. It’s astonishing to watch him portray Robeson’s wife Essie, and others simultaneously, by altering his voice. And, what a voice he has! Like Robeson, Beaty has a deep, rich voice, and the talent to go along with it when it comes to the acting. Yet, when speaking as Essie, his voice rises a full octave, only to instantly switch back when he answers her as Robeson. In its execution, it’s a tour de force performance. He deserved the standing ovation he received from the theatrically savvy Mark Taper Forum audience. A great deal of the credit for

the success of this solo show must also go to the creative team led by director Moises Kaufman. Under the excellent musical direction, incidental music and arrangements, of Kenny J. Seymour, the fifteen songs selected to represent Robeson’s most famous roles are spot-on. “Old Man River” which is synonymous with Robeson is reprised twice. The two level stage area is a visually interesting set design by Derek McLane (the background and walls represent a forest of tall trees) while the interior of the Robeson home has a warm look and feel. David Lander nicely provides many dramatic lighting touches to go with his overall solid lighting design. Also, the production is enriched by the projection designs of John Narun, who smartly captures the mood of the country at a time when the McCarthy House Un-American Activities Committee was in full sway. Also, the creative sound design of Lindsay Jones, adds to the verisimilitude of this splendid production. “The Tallest Tree in the Forest” is an impressive and worthwhile evening spent in the theatre. The production runs through May 25, 2014.

The Camelot Theaters “The M Word” Opened May 2 In Palm Springs For 4 Weeks At The Camelot Theater of its future. Moxie falls in love in with Charlie Moon (Michael Imperioli), one of company’s senior partners, whose job may be to downsize the network. Can love survive in Moxie’s enlightened empowerment? “The M Word” is pure entertainment on a distinctly higher gravitas note – and much because of the actors. Especially

fine is Frederick, Jaglom’s leading lady for the 6th time in film and now his wife. Her comic and dramatic timings meld seamlessly in a triumphant performance. “The M Word” is ultimately a wonderfully observant and inspired comedy. (*** ½) out of 4 stars Rating: R Running Time 110 Minutes

Michael Imperiloi and Tanna Frederick in “The M Word” – photo credit courtesy The Rainbow Film Company. By Alejandro Pais – Film Critic One of the most iconoclastic directors in history, Jaglom has also been proven to be one of the most feminist (by a male director that is). His 19th film, “The M Word,” is both delightful and wildly thought-provoking — it’s his best film in at least a decade since his www.desertstarweekly.com

2002 “Festival in Cannes.” And again, he gets a solid ensemble cast: Moxie Lagdon (Tanna Frederick) is a successful actress at a struggling television network when her mother (Frances Fisher – superb as always), and two aunts move into her comfy Santa Monica house. As Moxie

begins seeing firsthand the multi-faceted psychological and physiological effect’s menopause has on her loved ones, she pitches a TV show based on the reality of “the M word” all women face. Simultaneously, the network’s parent company is sent in to determine the fate May 7, 2014

Frances Fisher and Gregory Harrison in “The M Word: - photo credit courtesy The Rainbow Film Company.

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District Attorney Re-enters Debate Last Minute By Angela Monroe RIVERSIDE -- There was another twist in the race for Riverside County District Attorney. At the last minute, District Attorney Paul Zellerbach changed his mind, and decided he would debate his challenger, Mike Hestrin. This after Zellerbach had backed out of the debate in the face of the campaign sign tampering allegations.. The debate did take place Friday afternoon in Riverside, but video cameras weren’t allowed inside the event at the Riverside County Bar Association, but KMIR has obtained video from inside. It was a last minute decision to re-enter the debate. “I felt that it was the right thing to do, and a lot of my friends and supporters were here in the Bar Association so I decided to participate,” said Zellerbach. “I heard about two hours before we did this that it was back on, but as I’ve said I’m ready to debate and discuss these issues with Mr. Zellerbach anytime, anyplace,” said Hestrin. This debate comes a week after controversy erupted over

campaign signs. Grainy video allegedly shows a DA staff member tampering with a sign belonging to challenger Mike Hestrin. We asked both District Attorney Paul Zellerbach, and opponent Mike Hestrin about the issue. “I’m not all that concerned about the signs to be honest, I’m much more concerned about the fact that the sitting DA thinks its okay to use a county car and essentially commit a crime and do things on county time when we’re prosecuting people for doing the same thing,” said Hestrin. “It was a silly mistake on my part and I’ve paid back the county for the use of the county car on that day, but I think we need to focus on the real issues the real things that relate to leadership, the programs, the things that I’ve accomplished during the past 36 years both as a prosecutor and as a judge,” said Zellerbach. During the debate the topics included prison and jail realignment, death penalty cases and programs to prevent crime. We also asked both candidates to tell Coachella Valley residents why they should

vote for them. “I was born in the Coachella Valley, my father was a Palm Springs police officer... My mother’s family came from Mexico and worked in the fields of the Coachella Valley, something I’m proud of and that those roots and I’m here running for district attorney because of the hard work and efforts that my family made in coming to this country so I’m the right candidate

because I have fresh ideas and we need a new era of leadership in the District Attorney’s office,” said Hestrin. “I’ve expanded a lot of our juvenile justice programs out in the Coachella Valley, including our project safe neighborhood program, our youth accountability teams, they never existed out there before, our youth court which we just opened up in the Palm Springs

courthouse, and we’re going to be expanding that into Indio and the city of Palm Springs as well, we also have the family justice center which I opened two and a half years ago in the DA’s office,” said Zellerbach. There are about four weeks left until residents go to the polls on June 3rd.

By Wesley Rossenrode PALM DESERT, Ca.-A young girl here in the valley is battling one of the most aggressive forms of child cancers. Her family is struggling to take care of her and maintain their home and is asking for help. Five year old Desirae Cechin from Palm Desert has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. This type of cancer starts in the very early forms of nerve cells in a fetus. It most often occurs in infants and young children. Nerve cells are part of the nervous system, which is essential for thinking, sensation,

and movement, among other things. Desirae’s cancer started with a tumor in her stomach, but she’s in Stage 4, meaning the cancer has started to spread. If you wish to become part of “Team Desi” you can visit her school, the Learning Tree at 42675 Washington St. in Palm Desert, and drop of a donation at the front desk. To visit her Facebook page, “Believing for Desi”, click https://www.facebook.com/ Believingfordesi

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Overnight Drive-By Shooting in Palm Springs By desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, Ca. -A 52-year-old man was shot in the front yard of a Palm Springs residence today, a police spokesman said. The shooting -- the motive of which was not immediately clear -- was reported at 2:25 a.m. in the 300 block of Palm Vista Drive. Witnesses told police that a vehicle stopped in front of the victim as he was standing in the yard, and several shots

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were fired at him from inside the vehicle, Palm Springs police Sgt. Harvey Reed said. The victim was hospitalized with injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, Reed said. No descriptions of the suspects or vehicle were provided. Anyone with information was asked to call police at (760) 323-8116 or Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-7867. May 7, 2014

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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 PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW14-40117 Pub May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2014. DSW14-40134 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANDORRA APARTMENTS 81720 AVENUE 46 INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GRIFFIN PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC 1 CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, SUITE 400 LA PALMA CA 90623 Business is conducted by LIMITIED 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: ALEX KALINSKY, PRESIDENT. 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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 PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW14-40117 Pub April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2014. DSW14-40124 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:TEMPLE OF PEACE AND VIRTUE 73145 GUADALUPE AVE PALM DESERT CA 92260 Mailing Address PO BOX 1435 PALM DESERT CA 92261. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: AN DE FU SHEN GONG A CALIFORNIA REGLIGIOUS CORPORATION 73145 GUADALUPE AVE PALM DESERT CA 92260. 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). 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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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2014. DSW 14-40120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BEAUTY BANDIT STUDIO 172 E. ANDREAS ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VICTOR CRAIG SIMMONS JR 13705 QUINTA WAY APT B DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by individual : Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: VICTOR CRAIG SIMMONS JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 17, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed T. BRIMMER File No. I-2014-00698. 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2014. DSW 14-40119 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGELS BEAUTY & BROW BAR 32467 TEMECULA PARKWAY, F-102 SUITE 6 TEMECULA, CA 92592. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: angeles Christine barboza 45375 escalante ct, Temecula, ca 92592. Business is conducted by: 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: ANGELES CHRISTINE BARBOZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 20, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed G. GOULD File No. R-2014-02857. 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 PROFESSIONS CODE. Pub April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2014. ). DSW14-40117 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a TWISTED THROTTLE PERFORMANCE 77980 WILDCAT DR STE 5. PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. PHILLIP SCOTT GUESS 42391 MAY PEN RD. BERMUDA DUNES CA 92203. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: PHILLIP SCOTT GUESS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 1/36/2014. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. ROMEROI I-2014-00277. Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 2/12, 19, 26, 3/5, 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7, 2014. DSW 14-40051 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2014CA006721 Loan No. XX811 Order No. 5918003 APN: 607-252-004-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/23/2012. 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 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 §5102 of the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: RUBEN GRIJALVA AND LAWSON FAMILY TRUST, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS; RUBEN GRIJALVA, A SINGLE MAN AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST AND W. DON LAWSON, AND JULIA A. LAWSON, TRUSTEES FOR THE LAWSON FAMILY TRUST DATED 6-19-2006 TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST and FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK , as Beneficiary Duly Appointed Trustee: R.E.F.S. Inc., A California Corporation Recorded: 2/17/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0073691 , in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 05/28/2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, Riverside County, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

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$66,720.64 Street Address or other common designation of real property: VACANT LAND: Directions to said land may be obtained by submitting a written request within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice to: R.E.F.S. Inc. 9070 Irvine Center Dr. #120, Irvine, California 92618 A.P.N.: 607-252-004-8 Legal Description: That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, according to the Official Plat hereof, described as follows; Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Adams Street and 41st Avenue; said point also being the Southwest corner of the Southwest quarter of said Section; Thence North 89 degrees 54’30’ East; Thence 40 feet to a point in the center line of 41st Avenue; Thence North 00 degrees 23’30” West, 317 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 54’30” East, 619.25 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 23’30” East, 317 feet to the North line of 41st Avenue; Thence South 89 degrees 54’30” West on said North line, 619.25 feet to the true point of beginning. Said land is also shown as Parcel 12 of Record of Survey, filed in Book 19, Page 61, of Records of Survey, in the County of Riverside, State of California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The property herein is being sold “AS IS’. 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 month 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 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2014-CA006721. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder(s) sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee and successful bidder(s) will have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 05/1/2014 R.E.F.S. Inc., A California Corporation Gabrielle Leach, Senior Trustee Officer R.E.F.S. INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1064.244849 PUB DATES: 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014, 05/21/2014. DSW 14-40133 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 746401CA Loan No. XXXXXX0632 Title Order No. 110032286-CA-MAI ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-10-2007. 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 05-21-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-17-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2007-0256332, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, executed by: DAVID G GREGORY AND, KIMBERLY A GREGORY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: IN THE FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Legal Description: ALL OF LOT(S) 46 AND

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A PORTION OF LOT 45 OF TRACT NO. 19397, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 160 PAGE(S) 64 TO 77 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 46 OF SAID TRACT MAP; THENCE S 06 DEGREES 41’19’’ E, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 46 A DISTANCE OF 194.04 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46; THENCE S 71 DEGREES 22’02’’ W, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 46 A DISTANCE OF 149.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 13’00’’ E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 46, A DISTANCE OF 35.84 FEET; THENCE N 04 DEGREES 46’50’’ W A DISTANCE OF 133.08 FEET; THENCE N 10 DEGREES 50’26’’ E A DISTANCE OF 52.24 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 207.00 FEET, A RADIAL LINE TO SAID POINT OF BEARS N 07DEGREES 19’36’’ E; THE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 34DEGREES 09’45’’ AND ARC LENGTH OF 123.42 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 46 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,692,309.30 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 46 MIRADA CIRCLE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 APN Number: 689-340-030-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-25-2014 ALAW, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www. lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction. com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. A-4455821 04/30/2014, 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40130 APN: 661-271-021-8 TS No: CA08001775-131 TO No: 95303946 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 13, 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 May 27, 2014 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 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 May 11, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0316920 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by ETHEL M. MAYBIN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC 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: 9647 SPYGLASS AVENUE, UNIT 21, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-1217 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 $129,877.02 (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.

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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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 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, CA08001775-13-1. 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: April 22, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001775-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1091674 4/30, 5/7, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40126 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 638-304006-6 T.S. No. 002697-CA Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/7/2005. 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 On 5/21/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/15/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0947111, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JONATHAN SANCHEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. 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 and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 67110 PASATIEMPO DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $348,119.53 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 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 (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.LPSASAP. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 002697-CA. 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: (714) 730-2727 Date: 4/17/2014 Date Executed: - CLEAR RECON CORP. By: - ,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San

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Diego, California 92117 A-4454639 04/30/2014, Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 The street address and other common 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014. DSW 14-40122 designation, if any, of the real property described APN: 768-140-002-6 Property : 50642 Avenida above is purported to be: 50642 AVENIDA RARazon, Coachella, CA 92236 Title Order No. : ZON, COACHELLA, CA 92236 APN# 768-140730-1304767-70 Trustee Sale No. : 2057-010994- 002-6 The total amount of the unpaid balance of F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN the obligation secured by the property to be sold DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and February 14, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION advances at the time of the initial publication of TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE this Notice of Sale is $115,116.76. The beneficiary SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written TACT A LAWYER. On May 14, 2014, Sage Point Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The underLender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee signed caused said Notice of Default and Election WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST to Sell to be recorded in the County where the BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH real property is located. If the Trustee is unable to EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful federal savings and loan association, or savings bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is association, or savings bank specified in Section set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do shall be entitled only to the return of the deposit business in this state, or other form of payment paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the in lawful money of the United States). The sale Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL will be made, but without covenant or warranty, BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this expressed or implied, regarding title, posses- property lien, you should understand that there are sion, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownfees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and ership of the property. You should also be aware of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, any incorrectness of the property address or you are or may be responsible for paying off all other common designation, if any, shown herein. liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before All right, title and interest conveyed to and now you can receive clear title to the property. You are held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, situated in said County and State described as: and size of outstanding liens that may exist on AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BELOW MEN- this property by contacting the county recorder’s TIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: JOSE office or a title insurance company, either of which CISNEROS CAMACHO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS may charge you a fee for this information. If you SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded on consult either of these resources, you should be March 06, 2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0102450, aware that the same lender may hold more than of Official Records, in the office of the County one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Recorder of Riverside County, California Date NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date of Sale: May 14, 2014 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: shown on this notice of sale may be postponed at the front entrance of the former Corona Police one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,

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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 855-880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2057-010994-F00. 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: April 11, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-2659940 Iuliia Calloway FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0229557 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 04/23/2014, 04/30/2014, 05/07/2014. DSW 14-40123 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13603753-JP Order No.: 130248000-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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)

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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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): FRANCISCO ROGELIO VILLALBA, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 5/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-00331293 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 5/14/2014 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: $351,070.74 The purported property address is: 31757 ROSEMARY LANE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 650-134-004-9 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-603753-JP . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-603753-JP IDSPub #0065090 4/23/2014 4/30/2014 5/7/2014. DSW 14-40121

On Feb. 12, the operators of a 12-unit winter lodge on Club View Drive went into an apartment to haul away a mattress and encountered Dorner hiding out there. Both were bound and gagged at gunpoint, after which Dorner stole their Nissan Rogue SUV. Minutes later, he carjacked the owner of a pickup truck near the Tahquitz Boy Scout Camp, triggering a massive convergence of law enforcement officers to the area, according to the report. San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies pursued Dorner down Seven Oaks Road, to a line of cabins. The ex-cop opened fire on the lawmen as they drew close to one residence. Deputy Jeremiah MacKay was killed, while his partner, Deputy Alex Collins, was wounded. ``The San Bernardino Police Department was the only agency requested to assist ... yet hundreds of units from numerous agencies started steering up ...toward the shooting scene,’’ according to the narrative. Ten minutes into the gunfight, Dorner shot himself, and the cabin where he had holed up burned to the ground. According to the Police Foundation, the Dorner case ``provides an illuminating’’ example of how ``command and control’’ can suffer during multijurisdictional incidents. The authors noted that at one point, there were three different command posts humming with activity -- in Irvine, Los Angeles and Big Bear. ``Throughout the events, agency assumptions about each other tended toward the negative,’’ with each following different protocols, the report states. The authors emphasized the need for across-the-board

improvements, from ensuring a unified command structure to ending petty jurisdictional disputes so that future regionwide law enforcement operations are not hamstrung. Recommendations include the need: • for disparate law enforcement agencies to ``develop relationships’’ in advance for the sake of ``emergency coordination and response’’; • to create ``virtual command centers’’ to help provide structure for dispersed personnel; • to reinforce ``chain-ofcommand’’ and for supervisors to better control officers in the field, reining them in when necessary; • to ensure communication links during a region-wide crisis are unbroken, giving agencies ``inter-operable’’ communication technology; • to establish a ``joint operational strategy’’ early to prevent confusion and provide clear management of resources; and • to ``build trust before major events’’ to lessen competitiveness and improve ``mutual respect between personnel within and across agencies.’’ ``In some ways, Dorner was an anomaly -- a well-armed attacker who knew police tactics,’’ the authors concluded. ``But police chiefs and county sheriffs ... agree that a small force of knowledgeable terrorists bent on creating havoc could easily replicate such attacks. While the attacks were portrayed as only being directed toward police, the disruption they caused put an entire region at risk.’’

Dorner Created Havoc, Law Enforcement not Prepared

By KMIR News Staff RIVERSIDE, Ca. - An exLAPD officer who went on a killing rampage in Southern California that left a Riverside cop and three others dead created ``havoc’’ for which law enforcement agencies were unprepared, leading to communication gaps and other operational flaws that highlight the need for reforms, according to a report released today. In a 102-page assessment of the February 2013 response to the actions of 33-year-old Christopher Jordan Dorner, the nonprofit Police Foundation found that while investigators were able to determine relatively quickly that Dorner was their man, coordinating the search for him and executing plans once he was boxed in proved problematic. The report’s narrative begins with the slayings of www.desertstarweekly.com

Keith Lawrence and Monica Quan, who were shot as they sat in Lawrence’s SUV outside an Irvine condominium complex on the night of Feb. 3, 2013. The couple were targeted as a result of Quan’s father’s involvement in Dorner’s termination from the police force. According to the narrative, the Irvine Police Department was baffled by the ``gang-style hit’’ and found itself immersed in a ``real whodunit’’ offering few clues until a National City police officer in San Diego County provided key information on the suspect’s possible identity after finding body armor, a helmet and other items belonging to Dorner in a dumpster. When an LAPD sergeant who had worked with Dorner and testified during the Board of Rights hearing that culminated in his termination in 2009 for lying learned that her name and address had been found among the items, the investigation

rapidly picked up steam, according to the report. On Feb. 6, Dorner’s Facebook ``manifesto’’ was discovered, containing his diatribe against a supposed conspiracy against him. Dorner referred to ``high-value targets’’ that he intended to eliminate. A total of 77 people and their families were identified as at risk in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Irvine police announced the Dorner manhunt on the night of Feb. 6. At 1:23 a.m. on Feb. 7, he attacked two Los Angeles police officers dispatched to a Corona home on protective detail. Less than 10 minutes after the assault, Dorner opened fire on a Riverside police car stopped at the intersection of Arlington and Magnolia avenues. Riverside police Officer Michael Crain was killed, and Officer Andrew Tachias was severely wounded. The report notes that the Corona Police Department had only just relayed information on the attack on the two LAPD officers a minute before Crain and Tachias came under fire. According to the Police Foundation, a ``rumor mill of (Dorner) sightings’’ exploded after the shootings, making it difficult for law enforcement agencies ``hundreds of miles’’ apart to keep up. One false report culminated in LAPD officers opening fire on a pickup truck similar to the one Dorner was driving. It was occupied by two women on a newspaper route, neither of whom suffered lifethreatening injuries. After his burned-out vehicle was discovered near Big Bear, the search for Dorner focused on the mountains of San Bernardino County. A heavy snowstorm moved into the area, complicating the manhunt. May 7, 2014

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s p o rt s La Quinta Preps For Showdown With Palm Desert BaseBall Roundup By daniel maRinelli

La Quinta – By completing a two-game sweep of the Cathedral City Lions (3-5 in DVL, 9-9 Overall) on Friday, the La Quinta Blackhawks (17-9 in DVL, 8-2 Overall) have set themselves up for a DVL title showdown in two weeks. Freshman ace pitcher Jeremiah Estrada – who’s also the DVL leader in strikeouts and ERA – led the home-team Blackhawks with a two-hit, one-run, complete game shutout of the Lions. In addition to his five strikeouts, except for giving up a walk in the seventh inning, Estrada had four consecutive one-two-three innings after the third frame. “I didn’t know much about him before he got here,” Blackhawks head coach Brent Conley said. “I knew that he had a power arm. I was very surprised to see the composure that he possesses as a 14 year-old kid, usually you don’t get that type of composure out of a young kid.” Estrada was not the only pitcher who was composed on the bump; senior Sabino Ramirez threw a stellar game for the Lions,

too. While mimicking Estrada’s complete game effort, Ramirez struck out six, and despite eventually losing 4-1, just gave up one earned run. Ramirez would have kept the game tied but for the Lions’ inability to make plays. Ramirez only gave up five hits, but the Lions had five errors to match. After already allowing an unearned Blackhawks run in the first inning, in the bottom half of the 3rd inning, with two runners on, Ramirez threw Justin Cooney’s bunt into right field, allowing the two runs to score. Angel Palomares followed the error with a single, driving in the 3rd run of the inning, and the Blackhawks fourth run of the game. “Sabino’s a really good pitcher,” Coach Conley said. “What I preach to those guys is you got to put the ball in play. You got to get good pitches to hit, and try to hit them hard. We didn’t chase too many things out of the strike zone. A couple at-bats we did, but that’s going to happen.” With a bye week this week,

Blackhawks pitcher Jeremiah Estrada tries to close out the win in the seventh. (photo by Dan Marinelli) two games left in the season, and down only two games in the DVL, the Blackhawks have plenty of time to prepare for their rival – the dynastic Aztecs. Palm Desert, however, will be playing

Blackhawks pitcher Jeremiah Estrada tries to strikeout Joseph Everett(photo by Dan Marinelli)

a two-game series with the Palm Springs Indians during the Blackhawks’ break. We’ll play some (scrimmages); we’ll keep working, Coach Conley said. “We’ll work on our defense because Palm Desert’s a very good offensive team. Anything that will come up in a game, will be covered in the next Monday through Friday, so five days – we’ll get after it. “ The Aztecs’ offense is good. The last four games, Palm Desert has averaged 11.75 runs a game. The less productive La Quinta offense only scored 5.25 runs in its last four games. The Blackhawks are going to have to play flawless defense and have outstanding pitching performances in both games to finish the season with the unlikely sweep. When the Aztecs meet the Blackhawks next Tuesday, the Aztecs will be playing for their sixth consecutive DVL championship. La Quinta will be playing for a share of the DVL title, and its first

championship in over nine years. The Blackhawks and Aztecs are both trying to extend their seven and eight-game winning streaks, respectively. If La Quinta loses the first game, Palm Desert will be crowned the champion, once again. If La Quinta loses both games to Palm Desert, and Indio wins its final four games, Indio will overtake La Quinta for second place in the DVL. “They’re undefeated; they’re a great team,” Coach Conley said. “In order to do the kinds of things we want to do, we’re going to have to beat them twice – which I think we’re capable of – I think we have a excellent core and a good team.” The decisive La Quinta – Palm Desert series starts at La Quinta High School Tuesday, May 13. La Quinta travels to Palm Desert Friday, May 16 to finish off the regular season. Both games start at 6:30 pm.

The Power Of The Pedal By desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA – Hot Purple Energy – with a focus on the “Energy”— is partnering with other Palm Springs entities to support National Bike Month with a variety of bike specific events taking place throughout the month. This Saturday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to Noon, is a Bike Festival at Sunrise Park. Hot Purple Energy is providing a photo booth for the event, which features a bike rodeo among other activities for youth, teens and seniors. On Thursday, May 15th from 6 to 11 p.m. a Full Moon Bike Ride takes place, with participants meeting at the Northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and

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Palm Canyon. While supplies last reflectors, lights and glow, in the dark items will be provided to those joining the ride. Other events being held are bikes to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th from 7 to 9 a.m., whereby Cielo Vista Elementary students meet at Demuth Park to ride to school as a group at 7 a.m. The week of May 12th to the 16th is bike to workweek encouraging everyone to bike to work. Friday, May 16th is also bike to workday. In addition to Hot Purple Energy, partners for these bike events are Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability, the Palm Springs Police Department

Explorers, City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Department, Public Arts Commission, and Mizell Senior Center. Hot Purple Energy is also accepting bicycles through may at its headquarters at 810 Farrell Drive in Palm Springs, for the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability’s “Neglected Bike Program.” Donated bicycles will be given to the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. Working and non-working bicycles of any size or condition will be accepted. Palm Springs Cyclery is supporting the program to provide tune-ups and repairs to the donated bikes. Visit www.hotpurpleenergy. com May 7, 2014

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Animal Control Canvasing and Citations By Kitty Alvarado INDIO - KMIR received many emails and phone calls asking us to look into aggressive tactics by Riverside County Animal Control Services. Some people claim the high fees to spay, neuter, vaccinate and register their pets on top of the fines that they’re being given by RCACS are forcing them to give up their pets, others claim officers are going onto their property without permission and some say after they comply officers often come back saying they will conduct a home search for more pets. John Welsh, a spokesperson with RCACS says the agency’s

goal is not to separate people from their pets and their just trying to help people abide by state law. He says the fees are warnings and pet owners are given ample time to comply. He also says if people miss the compliance date, people are often rewarded with reduced fees if they alter their pets and are often pardoned all together. Welsh is adamant that officers never violate Fourth Amendment rights by going onto people’s property without permission. Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

Pipe Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty

By KMIR News Staff RIVERSIDE, Ca. - A parolee indicted for planting pipe bombs near his ex-girlfriend’s Palm Springs home pleaded guilty to a felony today. Edward Allen Costa, 49, was indicted in federal court

in September on six counts of possessing unregistered destructive devices in the discovery of some homemade bombs in early May 2012. He pleaded guilty to one of those counts and faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 14 at the federal courthouse in Riverside, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Costa, who lived in Desert Hot Springs, pleaded guilty in 2012 to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was

sentenced to a year in prison in that case. In August 2013, he left a halfway house in Rubidoux, where he was finishing his sentence, and was arrested in November by the Banning police and the FBI. The first pipe bomb was found May 8, 2012, with four more discovered May 10 and another on May 12, most of them in the vicinity of North Indian Canyon and San Rafael drives, according to Palm Springs police. Explosives charges were filed against Costa in June 2012, but were dropped for lack of evidence. FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents continued to investigate the case, and Costa was indicted while a fugitive last year. BATFE Agent Adam Rudolph testified during a June 2012 detention hearing for Costa that while searching the convicted felon’s residence, federal agents discovered four marijuana plants, a flare gun, about 30 12-gauge shotgun shells, gunpowder and a metal endcap. Costa also had some methamphetamine in his pocket,

Rudolph alleged. The agent testified some of the material was similar to that used in the pipe bombs. A Palm Springs woman told police Costa -- her daughter’s exboyfriend -- ``was manufacturing the devices because she had seen PVC piping at his residence on numerous occasions,’’ according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed by Clinton Kehr, a BATFE agent. When authorities went to Costa’s house on Pomelo Drive on May 11, 2012, they saw blue pipe glue near the front door, according to Kehr. Costa told authorities that he worked for a construction company, laying pipe and doing plumbing work, explaining why the items were at the house, according to court papers. The gun charge Costa pleaded guilty to in 2012 stemmed from a .357 Magnum revolver and 105 rounds of shotgun and pistol ammunition being seized at Costa’s Desert Hot Springs property. Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com

15 Freeway Closed in Hesperia Due to Overpass Fire By KMIR News Staff All three lanes of Interstate 15 in Hesperia were closed in both directions Monday after a construction worker’s blowtorch caught the overpass bridge’s wooden supports on fire. The freeway is Southern California’s main connector to Las Vegas and has been closed since 1:30 p.m. because of falling debris. San Bernardino County Fire Capt. Josh Wilkins says the fire was ruled accidental and one worker suffered from smoke inhalation.

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Wilkins says there’s great concern that the wooden skeleton of the football-fieldsized bridge will collapse. He says a third of it has burned and Caltrans engineers are monitoring its status. There are 55 firefighters battling the flames that are being fanned by 20 to 35 mph wind gusts. Firefighters have limited access to water with the nearest hydrant half a mile away. Courtesy of KMIR www.kmir.com May 7, 2014

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participate and their parents to be part of the audience. Set up the backyard or living room like it’s a real theater. Creative Toys Stock the play room with toys that go above and beyond merely entertaining kids. They should encourage adventure and the use of one’s imagination. For example, PLAYMOBIL’s realistic playsets (www.playmobil.us) spark creativity and can transport kids anywhere -- from a knight’s tournament to a pirate ship to a princess island to a pony pasture. This year, there are opportunities for kids to get even more imaginative. In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, the brand has dispatched its “Tim the Traveler” figure to embark on sightseeing adventures all over the world, by sending him to be hosted by members of its worldwide PLAYMOBIL Collectors Club. This special program engages children and collectors of all generations as they host Tim, showing him around their hometowns and photographing him as he discovers exciting sights. To follow Tim on his “PLAYMOBIL Around the World” tour, visit 40.playmobil.com. To learn about the PLAYMOBIL Collectors Club, visit www.PCC. pm. Start a “Band” Make an afternoon project of creating instruments with stuff found around the house, such as guitars made out of empty cereal boxes and rubber bands, and maracas made out of dried beans and cans. Kids can “cover” their favorite songs or even write their own. With a little creativity, and the right toys and supplies, you can avoid letting play time be down time for your children’s minds. (StatePoint)

100 MG $4 PER PILL

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20 MG

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Brunch

AT MIRACLE SPRINGS! SUNDAY, MAY 11TH 10 am to 3 pm Carving Station

Prime Rib Roast with Horseradish Sauce & Au Jus

Breakfast Items

Omelet Station Scrambled Eggs Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries & More Blintzes & Pancakes with Fruit Toppings & Syrup

Pasta Station

Assorted Pastas & Sauces

Assorted Lunch & Dinner Items

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Fritattas Poached Salmon & Dill Cream Cheese Roasted Red Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes Assorted Soups, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar Fresh Pastries, Desserts, Breads & Rolls Champagne $3 per glass Bottles starting at $12 Mimosa $6 Adults $16.95 Seniors $15.95 Children $9.95

Reservations Suggested 760-329-6833 • 760-251-6000

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