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Santa Clarita Shooting
Multiple victims in California high school shooting, suspect in custody By Desert Star Staff At least three people have been shot at a high school in Santa Clarita, California. Police have apprehended the suspect following an hour-long manhunt. Police responded to a shooting at Saugus High
School, around 40 miles north of Los Angeles, early Thursday morning. Local media reports between three and seven casualties, but police have not yet confirmed the number of victims definitively. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated at
NBC News Staff A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of nine. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) — a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. Described by staff as “simply extraordinary,” Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December. He then plans to embark on a PhD program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father told CNN. His parents, Lydia and
Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, but his teachers soon concurred. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test as teachers tried to work out the extent of his talents. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to why their child prodigy is
the time that the suspect, an Asian male in “black clothing,” was at large, and was last seen at the location. Around an hour later, Sheriff Alex Villaneuva said that the suspected shooter was in custody and was “being treated at a local hospital.” The suspect is “a member
of the student body,” ABC7 reported, citing Villanueva. Neighboring schools had been placed on lockdown, and the Sheriff’s Department advised locals to avoid the area as police responded. Nearby residents were asked to lock their doors and remain indoors.
Video footage from the scene showed lines of students being evacuated with their hands over their heads, and paramedics wheeling what appeared to be wounded students out on gurneys. Around 2,440 students are enrolled at Saugus High School, which serves the city of Santa Clarita.
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California offers low premiums for Medicare Advantage Plans By Janice Gough The Medicare annual enrollment period for 2020 is well underway, and one of the big questions I get asked is, “What will that coverage cost?” We are very fortunate in Coachella Valley, where most of our premiums are “$ 0”. California is one of the states with the lowest costs. State-wise, Forty-Nine percent of the Medicare Advantage plans sold come with no premium bills for the enrollees. The federal government covers the full cost of the coverage by paying the issuer a capitation payment for providing the coverage. In other words: When people retire from big group health plans, will the Medicare Advantage plans in their state look expensive to them or cheap? For a consumer who wants low Medicare Advantage premiums, a lower ratio is better. At the state level, the average annualized Medicare Advantage premium ranges from $215 up to $1,205, with a median of $548. The Medicare Advantage pricing power ratio ranging from
about 15%, in Florida, up to a high of 85%, in one state, in the Northwest. Medicare Advantage plan premiums are somewhere in the ballpark of group plan enrollee premium costs. How are rates calculated? First, they started with 2020 county-by-county Medicare Advantage plan cost data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. By taking the amount an employee pays out of their pocket for Group Health costs, they calculate a percentage of that amount to determine the Medicare Advantage rate. This percentage is the pricing ratio. State-to-state differences in the ratio of typical Medicare Advantage premiums to workers’ share of the group health premiums could reflect many factors, including: • How competitive a state’s labor market is. • The dominant carriers’ ideas about pricing. • State insurance regulators’ ideas about pricing. The differences could also reflect how strong a state’s Medicare Advantage
plan negotiators are when compared with other payers’ negotiators. In a state with a low pricing power ratio, Medicare Advantage plan negotiators may have extra clout. In a state with a high Medicare Advantage pricing power ratio, negotiators for large employers or state Medicaid plans might be the ones with the clout. In other states, the ratios
might be high because Medicare Advantage plan coverage is especially popular, and consumers are willing to pay more for Medicare Advantage plan coverage. The states with the highest average premiums are Mass.$931, Penns. $797, Wyoming $732, Maryland $932, Michigan $937, Hawaii $786, Oregon $976, Montana; $827, Minnesota $1207
and Washington $737. Janice Gough enjoys helping clients find the right plan Medicare Advantage based on your needs. We are located at 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn. Way, Palm Springs and can be reached by email: Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com or call our office at (760) 2517724 or (650) 200-8291
Report: Farmers Can Help Solve Climate Crisis
Ohio’s farmers were challenged by an unusually wet spring. (Christian Collins/Flickr)
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climate friendly practices that can improve soil health. Other recommendations include the support of onBy Desert Star Staff farm energy conservation Ohio farmers are all and low-carbon renewable too familiar with the impact energy production. of climate change, and Lipstreu cautions a new report highlights that inaction will result in the urgent need to help devastating consequences growers and producers for people, agriculture build resilient operations. and the environment. According to the findings “The climate crisis is a from the National Sustainable really serious threat to our Agriculture Coalition, the food security, the viability U.S. agricultural production of farmers and ranchers sector has increased its and our environment,” greenhouse gas emissions she stresses. “Action on over the past few decades. the recommendations in And the report says this report will facilitate the improved soil health and shift to a more sustainable resource conservation practices agriculture system to address can reduce or even neutralize this challenges head on.” farming’s carbon footprint. Lipstreu adds that Amalie Lipstreu, sometimes policies are policy director for the Ohio inadvertently put in place Ecological Food and Farm that actually erect barriers for Association, explains that farmers interested in adopting agricultural systems need more sustainable practices. to adapt to a rapid and “We need to recalibrate the unpredictable climate, noting policies in place so that we’re that just this year nearly half effectively providing the support of Ohio’s counties received and incentives needed to help a disaster designation. farmers transition to sustainable “We had excessive rains agriculture systems that will and tornadoes that had a huge help mitigate these greenhouse impact on Ohio growers this gases but also help them be spring,” Lipstreu states. “At more resilient,” she states. the end of June, only half of The research will be the state’s corn was planted shared with the USDA and and just over 30% of soybeans congressional leaders, including were sown on average.” the House Select Committee The report puts forward on the Climate Crisis, which nearly 30 detailed public recently held its first hearing on policy recommendations climate change and agriculture. that support a transition to a Disclosure: Ohio resilient agri-food production Ecological Food & Farm system based on sustainable Association contributes to and organic practices. our fund for reporting on Specifically, the report Consumer Issues, Hunger/ calls for the USDA to better Food/Nutrition, Rural/Farming, support U.S. agriculture in Sustainable Agriculture. www.desertstarweekly.com
Court hands Trump another loss, saying congress can seek tax returns
NBC News Staff An appeals court has denied for the second time President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop an accounting firm from turning over his financial documents to the House, making it the second tax case Trump’s lawyers say they are taking to the Supreme Court. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals said on Wednesday that a panel of eight judges out of 11 voted against allowing Trump to continue his appeal. The decision is another loss stacked against Trump, after federal judges have repeatedly rebuked him and greenlighted the House’s effort as it also pursues his
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impeachment. The case, if Trump loses again with the Supreme Court, could deliver his tax returns or closely related financial documents into the hands of House Democrats. The opinion reiterates the strong signal the court sent last month, when it upheld a lower court ruling that Trump’s longtime accounting firm Mazars USA must comply with a House subpoena of his tax documents and turn over eight years of accounting records. Trump’s attorney Jay Sekulow said Wednesday that they will appeal the decision to Supreme Court, noting “well-reasoned dissent” from three judges to Wednesday’s opinion. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi welcomed the new ruling in a statement Thursday, saying, “once again, the courts have resoundingly reaffirmed the Congress’s authority to conduct oversight and consider legislation on behalf of the American people.” In a separate case, Trump faces a Thursday deadline to ask the Supreme Court to block a Manhattan grand jury subpoena for copies of his financial records and tax returns. His attorneys have previously said they intend to ask the Supreme Court to take up the New York case. And in yet another new filing in a third case Wednesday night, Trump’s
legal team asked a judge for a two-week buffer period if the US House asks for his tax returns through New York state. Congressional Democrats countered in that court filing that they’d like to write an argument this week responding to this request and have an inperson hearing before the judge makes a decision. Courts have previously refused to curtail Congress’ subpoena power. The majority of the appeals court did not give reasoning why they declined to hear Trump’s appeal on Wednesday. But two judges, Greg Katsas and Neomi Rao, both Trump appointees to the federal appellate bench, wrote that they disagreed with the vote and would have heard Trump’s arguments again. Katsas, who served in
the White House Counsel’s office before taking the bench, wrote that he wanted a larger panel of judges on the court to hear the case, which he said presents “exceptionally important questions regarding the separation of powers among Congress, the Executive Branch and the Judiciary.” He said that because the records are “personal” and not related to the office of the presidency, the “unavailability” of an assertion of executive privilege “creates an open season on the President’s personal records.” Rao, who also served in the Trump administration and also dissented from the three-judge panel’s opinion, charged that when the court allowed the subpoena to go forward it “shifted the balance of power between Congress
and the President and allowed a congressional committee to circumvent the careful process of impeachment.” She said that even though the House has subsequently authorized an impeachment inquiry, the committee in issuing the subpoena was not relying on impeachment power. A third judge, Karen Henderson, appointed to the circuit by President George H.W. Bush, signed onto their reasoning. The administration has continued to stand its ground against all efforts to obtain Trump’s tax returns. Trump has claimed that ongoing IRS audits have stopped him from making his tax returns public, even though audits don’t prevent individuals from releasing tax returns. Source: NBC Palm Springs
Nine-Year-Old Child Genius To Graduate University Continued from Page 1 capable of learning so quickly. But Lydia has her own theory. “I ate a lot of fish during the pregnancy,” she joked. The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students who participate in top sport.” Hulshof said Laurent is “simply extraordinary” and praised the youngster. “Laurent is the fastest student we have ever had here,” he said. “Not only is he hyper intelligent but also a very sympathetic boy.” Laurent told CNN his favorite subject is electrical engineering and he’s also “going to study a bit of medicine.” His progress has not
gone unnoticed and he is already being sought out by prestigious universities around the world, although Laurent’s family wouldn’t be drawn on naming which of them, he is considering for his PhD. “The absorption of information is no problem for Laurent,” said his father. “I think the focus will be on research and applying the knowledge to discover new things.” While Laurent is evidently able to learn faster than most, his parents are being careful to let him enjoy himself too. “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.” Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most nine-year-old’s, he has already worked out what he wants to do with his life: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will November 15, 2019
play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan
for an undoubtedly welldeserved break. Source: NBC Palm Springs
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Madonna’s “Crave” Hits #1 on the Billboard “Dance Club Songs
By Desert Star Staff Madonna extends her record-breaking career as the remix of her song “Crave” with Swae Lee hits #1 on the Billboard “Dance Club Songs” Chart becoming her 49th #1 hit, making it the most ever for an artist on that chart. “Crave” is from her album Madame X which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in June. “Crave” is her third “Dance Clubs Chart” topper from Madame X, recently beating her own record with her 48th #1 with “Future” and 47th #1 with “Medellín.””Crave” also marks Madonna’s ninth consecutive “Dance Club Songs” #1, her longest such streak. “Crave” was remixed by Tracy Young, Benny Benassi and DJLW, among others. Madonna is currently on her sold-out Madame X Tour which comes to Los Angeles next on November 13. Performing to ecstatic sold-out crowds, her rare and unprecedented series of performances are taking place exclusively in theaters giving fans an intimate and rapturous experience of the artist as never before. Inspired by her life immersed in the rich cultural influences of Lisbon, the linguistically diverse album Madame X is a love letter to multiculturalism and a testament to Madonna’s transformative influence on, and respect for, global culture. As compelling and audacious as Madonna’s intrepid persona Madame X, this virtuoso performance celebrates her fourteenth studio album while incorporating previous hits and fan favorites in an unrivaled theatrical journey. The tour is presented by Live Nation Global Touring. For complete ticket information, VIP and Travel Packages, visit www.madonna.com. The tour is presented by Live Nation Global Touring. The Madame X Tour is created and directed by a team led by Madonna, including Jamie King as Creative Producer and Megan Lawson as Co-Director and Lead Choreographer. Additional creative contribution and choreography by Damien Jalet, Costume Design by Eyob Yohannes and Set Design by
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E N T E RTA I N M E N T
BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN
Life From a Dog’s Point of View
In the film “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” Actor Kevin Coster is the voice for a thoughtful golden retriever named Enzo owned by the race car driver, Denny (Milo Ventimiglia, “This Is Us”). Milo buys the dog when he is a puppy, naming him Enzo after the legendary auto designer Enzo Ferrari. The two bond immediately. Enzo enjoys watching TV with Denny. As the story begins, Enzo is fascinated by a TV documentary about Mongolia, where they believe that dogs will be reincarnated as humans after they die. At this point, Enzo is sure that someday he too will be a human being just like his beloved owner Denny. The film, based on Garth Stein’s best selling novel, stars Milo Ventimiglia as Denny and Amanda Seyfried (“Mama Mia”) as his devoted wife Eve, who is proud of his racing ambitions. She is supportive, but that is not the case with her parents, played by Kathy Baker
and Martin Donovan. Dad disapproves of their marriage from the start, believing his daughter could do far better. Fortunately, mom is more understanding and supportive. When they meet, Denny is immediately smitten with Eve, a young grade school teacher. This is not the case with Enzo, who is jealous at first. However, he learns to love her, and when their little daughter is born, it is love at first sight for this faithful dog. Even though Denny’s career involves time apart, Eve encourages him to continue racing. She knows how much he loves what he does, and she wants him to be happy. She is his biggest fan. While Denny is away, she takes good care of Enzo. They spend time together and go on long walks in the woods. When she starts having headaches, it is Enzo who instinctively realizes something is wrong, but he has no way to tell her. Sadly he must wait for his humans to take
action before it is too late. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” is not only a drama about love and loss, but it is also a dog story with many comedic moments. For example, when Denny faces a court battle with his in-laws over the custody of his daughter, the dog, an avid TV watcher, envisions it
Broken Glass Awards 2019
Harold Matzner, Honorees, Lilliana Rodriguez, Sierra McCormick, Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon, Honorees, Virgina Madsen, Delores Robinson, and Melissa Neiderman. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The eleventh Annual Broken Glass Awards was held on November 4th at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino. The Palm Springs Women in Film and Television, PSWIFT luncheon is held to honor women who have broken the glass ceiling in the entertainment industry. They pay tribute to these women who have paved the way for others in the industry to follow. These women are considered Pioneers who have made a name for themselves in the industry. These extraordinary honored women have been chosen for their commitment, dedication, and success in film, television, the arts, and also philanthropy. There was a reception and silent auction before a www.desertstarweekly.com
delicious lunch. The founder and president of PSWIFT, Leanna Bonamici, gave a speech welcoming all the guests and thanked them for their support. Leanna introduced the Broken Glass Awards co-chairs, Kim Waltrip, Patti Gribow, and Kate Spates. This year’s hosts were actors, John Callahan, and TV personality Karen Devine. New this year was the Denise DuBarry Hay Scholarship award. Denise was a huge part of PSWIFT for years as she was an actress, producer, visionary, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a great friend to many and will be greatly missed. She passed away this year but was remembered by PSWIFT by serving as a board member and president for over 12 years. A $1000 scholarship went
as a court episode of “Law and Order,” starring his family. The human actors in the story are fine, but it is the dog actors who steal the show, from the adorable puppy Enzo to the aging Enzo and the young Enzo in between. “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” rated PG, has a
running time of 109 minutes. The film is now available on DVD. It contains featurettes on the making of the film, including commentary by producer Patrick Dempsey, who is a noted actor and professional race car, driver.
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to three deserving students that are working toward c career in the media. They were Shanaya Coloma, Kailey Diaz, and Diego Jimenez. There was a video presentation before the awards ceremony. Producer, Kim Waltrip was the first presenter who awarded the Rising Star Award to Sierra McCormick, who celebrates young talent on the rise. Sierra has had roles in several TV shows and films. The Desert Diva Award honors a woman who works in TV and Film and serves as an inspiration to others. That award when to a local woman, Lilianna Rodriguez, who is Director of Programming at PSIFF and Festival Director for Shortfest and was presented by Avisinia Rodriguez. November 15, 2019
The celebrated author of over a hundred books where many have been made into films, Andrew Neiderman, was the next presenter to his daughter, Melissa Neiderman. Melissa was awarded the Humanitarian Award for her advancement to the arts thru her works for many charities as event chair, her leadership, volunteerism, and efforts raising funds for local charities. The next award presented was to Delores Robinson by her daughter Holley Robinson Peete. Dolores was given the Broken Glass Award because she has achieved great success in Hollywood and the Entertainment industry. The final award was the Gena Award by actress Gena Rowlands. The award is given
to someone who has shown great artistry and is admired worldwide. That award went to actress Virginia G. Madsen who has starred in countless films and has garnered nominations for the Oscars and Golden Globes along with other awards during her career. PSWIFTs mission to empower, promote, and nurture men and women in Media, Entertainment, Communication, and Still Photography to our valley. PSWIFT provides support to local educational programs for students in the entertainment fields. They are also big supporters of the BookPALS literacy program that reaches 2.200 children each week. They applauded Terri Briton for 12 years of service to BookPals.
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Evidence Mounts E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative
By Desert Star Staff LINCOLN, Neb. – In the wake of recent reports of fatal lung illness connected with the use of e-cigarettes, including a Douglas County resident in September, new research seems to confirm concerns about the health impacts of vaping. A study by Boston University researchers found that e-cigarettes altered cholesterol levels, and Dr. Florian Rader, a cardiologist at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, says his group’s research suggests that vaping may be more harmful to heart health than traditional cigarettes. “And now our study adds to the evidence that e-cigarette smoking may not be quite as healthy as it’s being portrayed,” Rader states. “And I think that there’s reason enough for now to be at least cautious.” Rader compared the blood flow of 10 non-smokers, 10
tobacco cigarette smokers and 10 e-cigarette users. Testing blood flows at rest and while squeezing a hand grip, only e-cigarette users showed signs of coronary vascular dysfunction, even when they were not exerting themselves physically. Industry groups have previously argued that vaping is a healthy alternative to traditional cigarettes, especially for people trying to kick their smoking habit. Commercials for e-cigarettes do warn about the health risks of nicotine, but Rader says marketing efforts still portray vaping as a healthy alternative. Rader maintains in addition to nicotine, a number of manufactured products used to form vapors are likely causing the most harm. “And honestly, most doctors, or the medical community in general, probably would have agreed a few years ago saying that, ‘Yes,
A recent study by the Food and Drug Administration found that a quarter of all high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, up five percentage points from last year. (Vaping 360/Flickr) e-cigarettes sound like the healthy alternative,’” he states. “But now there’s just more and more evidence mounting.” A recent study by the Food and Drug Administration found
that a quarter of all high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, up five percentage points from last year. Rader notes his group’s initial research and limited
trial size could benefit from further studies, and testing health impacts over time, to determine the true impacts of vaping on public health.
CDC raises the alarm over the surge of drug-resistant superbugs
By Desert Star Staff Resilient “superbug” pathogens are seeing a boom in the United States, with lethal infections on the rise even as health officials take “aggressive” steps to rein them in, the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) said in a new report. In its latest “Antibiotic Resistance Threats” assessment, the CDC found an alarming rise in drug-resilient infections, surging from 2 to nearly 3 million per year since its last report in 2013. Those
“Road To Glory” By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles artist and ambassador of creativity Lauren LoGrasso has released her debut single “Road to Glory” out today. LoGrasso us a multi-faceted creative. She is a podcast host and producer, Singer/Songwriter, Media/podcasting expert, and an actress. She is currently the Executive Producer of Female Content for Cadence13 where she produces the shows Lauren Conrad: Asking for a Friend, Girlboss Radio, The Goop Podcast,
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Meaningful Conversations with Maria Shriver and Yoga Girl: Conversations from the Heart, who have over 70 million collective downloads. In addition to her work with Cadence 13, she independently produces and hosts her own podcast, Unleash Your Inner Creative, that has been featured on the iTunes New and Noteworthy section over 37 times, is frequently in the top 200 charts in Arts, has a solid 5-star review and is one of Anchor.FM’s featured
infections now kill 35,000 people each year, adding 12,000 annual fatalities to the CDC’s previous assessment. “Germs continue to spread and develop new types of resistance, and progress may be undermined by
some community-associated infections that are on the rise,” the report says, adding that “more action is needed to address antibiotic resistance.” Covering 18 of the deadliest pathogens, the report classifies them under “urgent,” “serious” and “concerning” threats, and lists three additional bugs on a “watch list” that require further observation. The most dangerous organisms identified in the report include antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, as well as Candida Auris, a fungus. The description did not look at parasites or viruses, such as HIV, however, only assessing risks from bacteria and fungi. Despite what the CDC called “aggressive” efforts in combating the drug-resistant microbes, the report also
found “gaps slowing progress against the ... the threat,” such as shortcomings in gathering comprehensive infection data, as well as the need for “Greater implementation of programs for infection prevention.” “This is not some mystical apocalypse or fear-mongering. It is a reality,” Dr. Victoria Fraser from the Washington University School of Medicine told NBC News. “We are faced with trying to take care of patients who have drug-resistant infections that we have no treatment for.” While the CDC expressed concern that the superbugs are evolving even greater resistance to drugs, and will become more common among patients, the center noted several effective ways to avoid infection, including “good hygiene, routine vaccination, safer sex practices, and safe food preparation.”
podcasts. On Unleash Your Inner Creative Lauren partakes in powerful and meaningful conversations about life and creativity with noted guests such as Bando CCO Jen Gotch, famed astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo, Summer House Star & noted podcaster, Hannah Berner, bestselling author and manifestation expert Darling Gala, relationship expert Rachel DeAlto and multi-platinum selling artist and songwriter Greg Holden. Despite the many hats she
wears, music and songwriting have always been the thing that has fed LoGrasso’s soul, and “Road to Glory” is about that twisted journey to realizing your passion that every artist experiences. When first starting out, LoGrasso, like many young and naive artists, thought that it would only be a matter of months (or maybe even days) that she would have her career and life together. This, of course, is never the case, and for her, it’s been a slow and painful, yet joyful ongoing journey marked
by its fair share of heroes and villains, but she wouldn’t trade a single moment. LoGrasso believes that every up, every down, every twist, and every turn has made her the person she is today. This song is about the realization that there is no endpoint to your journey as a creative and a human being. We are all constantly growing and learning, and it will continue throughout our lifetime.
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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider: STREET VACATION OF ORTEGA DRIVE FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY PURPOSES, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN ELISEO ROAD AND AGUA CAYENDO ROAD, AND RESERVING OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl May Center / City Council Chamber 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Office of the City Clerk City of Desert Hot Springs 11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 jsoriano@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Daniel Porras, Public Works Director, at (760) 329-6411 Ext. 216 or via email to dporras@cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. DSW19-5180 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Karen Marie McBride CASE NO. PRIN1901318 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of (specify all names by which the decedent was known) Karen Marie McBride, aka Karen M. McBride, aka Karen McBride. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by David Francisco Rivas. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that David Francisco Rivas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 4, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Eric A. Rudolph, Law Offices of Eric a. Rudolph P.C., 400 S. Farrell Drive, Suite B200, Palm Springs, CA 92262, (760) 673-7600. November 13, 15, 20, 2019. DSW19-1307 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOAN MARY LOVELESS CASE NO. PRIN1901108 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOAN MARY LOVELESS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TODD LOVELESS. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TODD LOVELESS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 17, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ADAM W. POLLOCK, 5743 CORSA AVE., SUITE 213, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 (818) 991-7760 November 8, 15, 22, 2019. DSW19-5177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SEND IT ROADSIDE & OFFROAD RECOVERY, 22840 STERLING AVE. #195, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOSE ANGEL RUEDA VILLANUEVA, 22840 STERLING AVE. #195, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BRANNON’S TECHNOLOGIES; PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES, 4129 MAIN STREET SUITE B18, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ENDLESS ENDEAVORS, 4129 MAIN STREET SUITE B18, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 ROBERT WILLIAMS HAWKINS, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914298. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2019 DSW19-5170 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS JH SAFETY SOLUTIONS, 82204 US HWY., 111 STE. C #110, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HURTADO COMPANIES LLC, 82204 US HWY., 111 STE. C #110, INDIO, CA 92201/CA Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 JOSE LOPEZ HURTADO, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 22, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914183. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2019 DSW19-5169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS AMERICAS TRUCKING; NORTH AMERICAN TRUCKING; DESERT TRUCKING, 30313 CALLE JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County; PO BOX 1386, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant: MARIO STEPHIN LOPEZ LOPEZ, 73140 SANTA ROSA, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 MARIO STEPHIN LOPEZ LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201913421. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019 DSW19-5166 APN: 663-402-005-2 TS No: CA05000514-19-1 TO No: 190927852-CA-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 3, 2019 at 09:00 AM, at the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 2, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0146681, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JERRY WARNER SAVAGE, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC HOME LOANS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 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: 65565 ACOMA AVE #21, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $138,371.77 (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
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Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority,
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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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 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 as-
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signed to this case, CA05000514-19-1. 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: 10/28/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0500051419-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Number 66005, Pub Dates: 11/01/2019, 11/08/2019, 11/15/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-5173
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‘Roadless Rule’ Sees New Threats to Keeping Wild Places Wild
By Desert Star Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Trump administration wants to reverse a nearly two-decade rule in order to allow more logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest - and it’s the same rule that protects national forests in Florida. Alaska’s struggling timber industry hopes to revive large-scale industrial logging known for damaging animal habitat and salmon streams. Lexi Hackett, who runs a family fishing operation in southeastern Alaska, is among 200 fishers warning the administration about the threat to their livelihood and the environment if protections from road-building and other development are removed. “There’s no good reason to roll back the Roadless Rule at this point,” she said. “It’s very confusing that this is even on the chopping block. People just say, ‘Development, development, development, more jobs,’ and people think
it’s that simple - but it’s not.” The Roadless Rule, which covers some 60 million acres in 40 states and territories, applies to parts of Florida’s Apalachicola, Ocala and Osceola national forests. When it was being debated in 2001, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission saw the rule as resulting in positive benefits for native wildlife and plants in the state. Some have complained that the roadless rule has choked economic growth. However, Mike Dombeck, who served as U.S. Forest Service chief when the Roadless Rule was first proposed, said he thinks the current administration should focus its energy on boosting the recreation and tourism industries that make up 26% of the economy and jobs in that part of Alaska. “So that, compared to the 1% of the timber industry, really should tell us that
By Desert Star Staff Nearly 25% of federal student loan borrowers default within five years of starting the repayment process, according to a new report by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Most of those borrowers showed signs of financial distress almost immediately when it came time to start repaying their student loan
debt, the report says. Sarah Sattelmeyer, who manages The Pew Charitable Trusts’ project on student borrower success, says the student loan system is outdated, confusingly complex, and often undermines borrowers’ efforts to repay their debt. “So, we know that before they even enter repayment,
The intent of the 2001 Roadless Rule has been to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest system, including several forests in Florida. (Pixabay) the future of the Tongass National Forest is really about recreation, tourism, clean water, and keeping wild places wild,” he said. Tribal organizations and others opposed to the rollback will testify today before a
House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. A public hearing on rescinding the Roadless Rule for the Tongass is set for Thursday, also in Washington, and public comments are being taken until Dec. 17.
The public-hearing schedule is online at fs.usda. gov, the Roadless Rule is at fs.fed.us, and information on the subcommittee hearing is at naturalresources.house. gov. Public comments can be made at usda.gov.
some groups are more likely to struggle,” she points out. “For example, counterintuitively, those who owe the least and often less than $10,000, default at higher rates than those with higher balances.” In Kentucky, defaults are especially concentrated among lowbalance borrowers. More than 40% percent
of people in student loan default in the Commonwealth borrowed less than $5,000 while enrolled in community college, according to data by the Association of Community College Trustees. Sattelmeyer points out that some segments of the population are more likely to default than others. “Recent research does indicate that African-American borrowers have higher rates of default than others,” she states. “So, this problem needs solutions that include the repayment system, but go above and beyond it.” Because defaulting on
student loans can have serious long-term financial consequences, Sattelmeyer says the government needs to come up with effective ways to help struggling borrowers. “But a huge barrier in this space is that there’s a lack of data to help us develop evidence-based solutions,” she points out. The U.S. Department of Education reports that currently about 20% of student loan borrowers – that’s more than 1 million people – are in default, and millions more are behind on their payments.
Early On, Student Loan System Leaves Borrowers Struggling to Repay
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Each year, more than 1 million people default on their student loans, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (Adobe Stock)
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