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“Wow, Dow Jones 30K” Dow Jones breaks 30,000 milestones for the first time as stocks soar amid vaccine hopes and the formal start of Biden transition By Desert Star Staff The Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 30,000mark for the first time ever on Tuesday, as optimism soared
on Wall Street amid hopes of multiple Covid-19 vaccines coming on-stream and an end to US election uncertainty. Stock markets around the
world plummeted in February and March as the coronavirus rapidly spread across Europe and the United States. News of vaccines showing
promising results in recent weeks kicked off a rally that powered Wall Street’s main indexes back to record highs. The blue-chip Dow
Saving Dogs, One “Tail” at a Time
By Pamela Price Challenge of rescuing 25 dogs from one residence is a daunting duty, but the Palm Springs Animal Shelter once again has come to the rescue. When a Palm Springs resident contacted the Shelter reaching out for help because he housed 25 dogs that were seriously in need of care. When it became apparent this situation required professional intervention; he contacted the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. They responded immediately. Brianna Mackey said her team arranged for the first eight dogs to be admitted undergoing veterinarian evaluation and care. “The goal is to make the dogs
available for adoption,” she said. “Rehabilitation will enable the dogs to recover from emotional issues. They will be available for adoption once medical and behavior issues have been treated.” They were brought to the Shelter frightened, at first but now responding to the transition. When they are ready for adoption The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is a haven for dogs in need arriving at their state of the art Shelter. Their volunteers are dedicated and bolstered by creative fundraisers scheduled
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Colleges Must Avoid Across-the-Board Cuts, Despite Pandemic
By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Budget experts predict California will face multibillion-dollar deficits in 2022 and beyond due to the
pandemic, and groups are calling on policymakers to protect higher education. Places such as community colleges will be vital in getting people trained and back to
work -- but only if they can stay in business. A new report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Lumina Foundation cautions against indiscriminate funding cuts.
Gabriella Gomez, deputy director of U.S. policy, advocacy and communications for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, said a budget should not be a blunt instrument. “These cuts, where you ‘slash and burn’ across the board, don’t work,” she said, “and actually what ends up happening is, there’s tremendous rollback.” The report calls for a “students-first” approach and functions as a guide for policymakers to support lowerincome students of color and adult learners retraining after losing their jobs. That means protecting financial aid and prioritizing the community college systems that serve vulnerable populations. During the Great Recession, California cut $1.5 billion from higher education. Schools had to reduce classes
and raise tuition -- and, as a result, enrollment still is down more than a decade later. This time, Gomez said, states can do better. “Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past,” she said. “Let’s actually take what we know from the past and apply it in this context right now.” The report also suggested that colleges and universities dedicate staffers to helping students finish their degrees and promote short-term credentials in job fields currently in demand. A new report says states should prioritize higher-ed programs that support lowincome students of color, a population that has suffered disproportionately in the pandemic. (A.C. Taylor, Jr.) November/2020 Lumina Foundation provided support for this reporting.
Health Officials Urge Americans to Pass the Turkey Virtually By Desert Star Staff Health officials recommend people celebrate Thanksgiving virtually this year rather than traveling. COVID-19 cases have surged in recent weeks, prompting Gov. Jay Inslee to issue statewide restrictions until mid-December. Peter Barkett, a doctor of internal medicine in Silverdale for Kaiser Permanente, said people should stay home, noting if they wouldn’t feel comfortable getting together on any other day, they shouldn’t get together because it’s a holiday. “A typical Thanksgiving gathering where people are around the table eating, they’re spending more time together,” Barkett observed. “These are all things that increase the rate of transmission, and that’s why I think it’s especially high-risk.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also is advising people to celebrate
Thanksgiving at home. Barkett noted Washingtonians would have needed to start quarantining on Nov. 12 to travel and celebrate the holiday with family on Thursday. Barkett knows it’s going to be hard not seeing family during the holiday, but he urged people to stay in touch with family members. One of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving is trading dishes, so Barkett is swapping recipes with family members in other parts of the country. “I’m going to try actually cooking some of those recipes,” Barkett explained. “And for family members who are in town, we’re actually going to be doing some dish swaps. So kind of leaving things at the front door for each other.” Barkett recognizes people are feeling COVID-19 fatigue but added news of effective vaccines means the end of the pandemic could
The CDC recommends Americans celebrate Thanksgiving at home this year. (Antipina/Adobe Stock) be just over the horizon. “Now is the time to really redouble our efforts at preventing the spread of COVID and finish strong so that when the vaccine is
available, we’re in a good place to finally get this virus and pandemic behind us,” Barkett concluded. Disclosure: Kaiser Health Plan of Washington Project
contributes to our fund for reporting on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Health Issues, Hunger/Food/ Nutrition, and Senior Issues.
San Diego Man Earns AARP California’s Highest Honor By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A San Diego man has won AARP California’s Andrus Award - the organization’s highest honor. At age 85, Stuart Harvey is a retired civil engineer and a founding board member of the Volunteers in Medicine free clinic in El Cajon. As part of the award, AARP will donate $1,000 to the nonprofit of Harvey’s choice - so of course, he chose the clinic. “All of the doctors and nurses are all volunteers.
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The patients actually pay nothing,” Harvey said. “The only thing that they ever pay for is the prescription drugs from the pharmacy.” The clinic sits on the property of Chapel of the Valley United Methodist Church, where Harvey has volunteered for more than 40 years. The clinic serves 3,000 uninsured patients a year. Harvey will receive the award at 1 p.m. today in a virtual ceremony broadcast live on AARP California’s pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Nancy McPherson, state director of AARP California, said the Volunteers in Medicine staff is doing critical work to help San Diego get through the pandemic. “Individuals like Stuart and the team that he works with, they are the front-line workers,” McPherson said. “They are putting their lives and their health on the line every day to support the health of our communities. They deserve our thanks.” The award is named after AARP’s founder, Dr. November 27, 2020
Ethel Percy Andrus, who also founded the National Retired Teachers’ Association. Disclosure: AARP
California contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues, Senior Issues.
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By Desert Star Staff Flu season is here, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important than usual to take steps to avoid getting sick. Here are five top tips to help your household stay healthy: 1. Wash hands regularly: Make sure every member of the household washes their hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time. This is especially important to do after getting home, before preparing food and after using the bathroom. Even with regular hand-washing, it’s still important to avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes. 2. Guard against germs: Cold and flu viruses can survive on household surfaces long enough for germs to spread.
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20,000-milestone took less than four years, a lightning pace compared to its previous 10,000-point climb, which took nearly two decades. Tuesday also saw the S&P index record 50 new 52-week highs and no new lows, while
the Nasdaq recorded 180 new highs and eight new lows. Despite the stock market gains, US economic activity is still reeling from the damage inflicted by lockdowns, and employment is at levels last seen in 2015.
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throughout the year. “Our Drive-In Film Festival” fundraiser planned for February 13 at the Palm Springs Air Museum is next with films focused on pet-themed movies,” said Brianna. Jim Dunn said he plans to attend, but not with his dog. “I’ll be with
my friends who support the Shelter and their creative fundraisers “, he said. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter offers low-cost spay, neuter and vaccination clinics which have been successful thanks to a well-equipped mobile unit provided by partner agencies. Contact the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for further information at www. pssanimalshelter. org or call (760) 416 5718.
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on Tuesday, ending a 218 trading-day wait since it passed 29,000 on January 15. The new milestone was reached after US President Donald Trump formally cleared the way for an orderly transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden on Monday. Trump addressed the stock market surge in a brief press conference, congratulating the people in his administration and the American public. “It’s never been broken that number. That’s a sacred number: 30,000. Nobody thought they’d ever see it,” he said. President Trump: “I just want to congratulate everybody. The stock market Dow Jones Industrial Average just hit 30,000, which is the highest in history. We’ve never broken 30,000, and that’s just
despite everything that’s taken place with the pandemic.” The Dow’s journey to 30,000 from the
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Recount Stokes Anger About Perceptions of Black Voters
By Desert Star Staff A partial recount of Wisconsin votes in the presidential race begins today. It comes amid repeated election-fraud claims from President Donald Trump, despite those claims going unfounded. A Milwaukee voteroutreach group views the request as an attack on Black voters. Trump requested a ballot recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties, both of which are considered more liberal. Milwaukee County also is home to the state’s largest number of Black residents at nearly 27%. The Rev. Greg Lewis, executive director of the group Souls to the Polls, said that after all the outreach work done in the middle of a pandemic, it’s difficult to see a recount with such a narrow focus. “It’s very disrespectful for someone to come along and really cast a shadow and cast doubt over,” he
said, “where everything that is done in this community has been legitimate.” He said Black Wisconsinites also had to overcome the state’s restrictive voting laws. Milwaukee’s Democratic mayor echoed the sentiments, calling the recount effort an “attack on minorities.” The Trump campaign paid a $3 million fee for the recount while asserting that several absentee ballots in these counties were illegally altered and issued. That topic came up this week in a meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which authorized the recount. Commission Chair Ann Jacobs took issue with other board members’ suggestions that such irregularities happened in areas such as Milwaukee County. “That’s the problem I’m having with this discussion is, we’re implying that there are these thieves, these criminals, in charge of elections in our two largest counties,” she said, “and what I think we
The Rev. Greg Lewis, pictured, heads the group Souls to the Polls-Milwaukee. The organization says its focus is to unite ministers and congregations to strengthen the Black community’s voting power. (Souls to the Polls) ought not to be doing is watering that plant of baloney.” Lewis said the overall rhetoric also adds to assumptions about how Black residents vote and whom they support. He noted that while he saw more energy
in his community now than in 2016, many Black voters with whom he engaged weren’t excited about either major party’s candidate. “It was hard to get the community to buy into the process,” he said.
The recounts must be completed by Dec. 1. President-elect Joe Biden won in Wisconsin by more than 20,000 votes. Support for this reporting was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
2 killed in stabbing rampage at church in San Jose, California By Desert Star Staff Two people have died and several others have sustained serious injuries in a knife attack that occurred at a church in San Jose, California. The stabbing spree at Grace Baptist Church, located near the San Jose State University campus, resulted in two fatalities and left several others with life-threatening injuries, police said. Sunday night’s incident did not occur during a church service, authorities said, explaining that the attack happened after a group of
homeless people had been let into the building to get them out of the cold. The city’s mayor, Sam Liccardo, expressed his condolences to the families of the two victims in a tweet posted late on Sunday night. He also said that a suspect had been arrested, but later deleted the message, clarifying that the police would update the public on the status of their ongoing investigation into the attack. So far, San Jose police have not confirmed any arrests connected to the incident.
Sesame May Be Named Country’s Ninth Major Allergen
By Desert Star Staff BOSTON -- Some 1.5 million Americans are highly allergic to sesame, yet it isn’t required to be listed on food labels. That may be about to change. The U.S. House has passed the FASTER Act, which would name sesame as one of only nine allergens that must be included on ingredient lists. Lisa Gable, CEO of the nonprofit Food Allergy Research and Education or “FARE,” said people may not realize sesame is found in many bread products and spice mixes, and is a main component of tahini and hummus. “You know, as Middle Eastern and other types of food have become very
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popular in the United States, sesame has become a primary ingredient,” Gable said. “It’s one reason why you’re seeing even more people suffer from anaphylaxis, because they’ve actually not been introduced to it through their lives.” In some people, sesame can cause blood pressure to plummet and their throat to close up - reactions that can be dangerous and even fatal without an immediate shot of epinephrine. The FASTER Act generated no significant opposition and has 96 co-sponsors, including Massachusetts Reps. William Keating, James McGovern and Lori Trahan. Next, it goes to a vote in the U.S. Senate. Gable encourages
people with allergies to use an app like Smart Label, which allows users to scan any product’s QR code with the camera on their phone. “And then you just swipe the product, and there is a tab on there that tells you every allergen that’s in the product - at least, those that are required to be labeled,” she said. She said FARE has been working with the Food and Drug Administration and manufacturers on this for the past few years. Deadlines are coming up for several other labeling mandates, so manufacturers would be able to make all the changes at once.
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Biden promises to LEAD THE WORLD with his ‘fresh thinking’ security team
By Desert Star Staff In a speech introducing his national security team made up of Obama-era officials, Joe Biden glossed over their past misadventures to boast of their qualifications and woke credentials – adding they are “ready to lead the world.” Biden announced a host of top national security picks on Monday, naming Antony Blinken for Secretary of State, Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security, Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence, Linda Thomas-Greenfield for UN Ambassador, Jake Sullivan as National Security Advisor, and John Kerry as climate czar. “America is back. Ready
to lead the world, not retreat from it,” Biden declared on Tuesday, flanked by running mate Kamala Harris and his new security team. Biden’s six security specialists all served in the Obama administration in some capacity, and Biden’s speech suggested that his administration would pick up where Barack Obama left off. Biden promised a departure from President Donald Trump’s “America First” brand of isolationism, vowing to assert US dominance “both in the Pacific as well as the Atlantic. All across the world.” Biden’s picks all cut their teeth during Barack Obama’s two terms in the White House. However, in a move reflective of
America’s alliances” and led “diplomatic efforts in the fight against ISIS,” and as a man who comes from a family of “immigrants and refugees and a Holocaust survivor.” Blinken’s concrete achievements, had Biden highlighted them, would have sounded less groundbreaking. Blinken advocated for the Iraq War and the bombing of Libya and Yemen and still calls for a return to arming rebels in Syria. He orchestrated the bombing of Serbia in 1999, called for the US to arm Ukraine against Russia, and is ambiguous on China, alternately demanding that the democratic world his party’s recent ‘woke’ turn, unite to confront Beijing Biden chose to highlight their and earning praise from racial and gender identities Chinese state media. when introducing them. Similarly, Alejandro “We’re going to have the Mayorkas was described first woman lead the intelligence as both a consummate community,” he boasted. “The professional who would rid the first Latino, an immigrant, Homeland Security Department to lead the Department of of the “chaos, dysfunction Homeland Security, and a and absolute cruelty” of the groundbreaking diplomat at the Trump administration, and United Nations,” he added, the “an immigrant, a Latino who latter a reference to Thomasknows we are a nation of laws Greenfield, who is black. and values.”However, while This identity politics, Mayorkas has been lauded coupled with appeals to by liberals for championing his nominees’ credentials, a path to citizenship for was the order of the day for immigrants, he also occupied Biden. Prospective State the number two spot at the Secretary Tony Blinken, for department as the Obama example, was introduced as administration detained and a man who “strengthened caged children and deported
more immigrants than any other administration in the US history. The conflict between reality and Biden’s brand of icy professionalism in woke wrapping continued when he introduced Avril Haines as the “first woman ever” to lead the intelligence community and a “fierce advocate for telling the truth.” Though Biden assured the public that “people will be able to take her word,” Haines aided in the covering up of the CIA’s hacking of Senate servers in 2014, as the Intelligence Committee was compiling a report into the agency’s use of torture. Haines also helped craft Barack Obama’s controversial drone warfare policy, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians in multiple countries, including at least one American citizen. Biden’s cabinet has been hailed by liberals online, who cheered its “competence” and “diversity.” The mainstream media too has largely echoed Biden’s words, praising the apparent president-elect’s diverse cabinet as “something very historical,” in terms of the Associated Press. Whether the media will remain enthralled by Biden’s paean to weakness and internationalism or resume its Trump-era confrontational is, for now, an open question.
Low Thanksgiving Travel Expected Due to COVID-19 Risks By Desert Star Staff The number of travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to be the lowest since the Great Recession. AAA said travel volume during the pandemic will most likely fall at least 10%. About 266,000 Idahoans are anticipated to take trips for the holiday weekend. Matthew Conde, public affairs director for AAA Idaho, said staying home and avoiding large gatherings are the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Even though it’s a very personal decision whether or not you’re going to travel, we need people to be informed,” Conde contended. “We need people to understand the risks involved because it could really impact a lot of people if we have people that aren’t conscientious about what they’re doing.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people do not travel for Thanksgiving. If they do, Conde noted travel restrictions are in place for some states. AAA has a map showing which states and localities have COVID-19 conditions. Conde added airline travel will likely be half its www.desertstarweekly.com
normal number, but he recommended folks who are flying show up early because COVID-19 procedures could make security lines longer. Road travel is expected to increase, from 89% of travelers last year to 95% this year. Conde urged people to plan their meals and make sure their car batteries and tires are in good shape. “Realize that rest stops may not be open, certain restaurants may not be open, certain hotels may not be open,” Conde cautioned. “So you really need to understand not just your end destination but the whole trip, what is the risk, what’s going to be opened or closed and how does that affect you?” With the pandemic, politics from the recent election, and the normal holiday stress all in the air, Conde encouraged people to be patient this Thanksgiving. “With all those emotions running high, compassion is so important right now,” Conde remarked. “Let somebody in on the road in front of you, be courteous as you’re standing in line at the airport security. Do all those things that you can do to make the experience better.”
About 266,000 Idahoans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, mainly by car. (Halfpoint/ Adobe Stock)
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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the adoption and certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for Environmental No. 20-12. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: December 8th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Environmental No. 20-12 LOCATION: The project site is located on approximately on 10 acres south of Flora Avenue and east of Cholla Drive in City owned property zoned Public/Institutional Land.
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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 20-9) for the change of use from a Hotel/Motel and Spa to a Residential Care Facility located at 12885 Eliseo Road. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, December 08th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 20-9 LOCATION: The project is located at 12885 Eliseo Road (at the north APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: City of Desert of Hacienda Avenue on the east side of Eliseo Road) Hot Springs PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed within Visitor Serving Mixed Zoning District. APN’s an Environmental application for the adoption of 642-121-017, 642-121-023, 642-121-014 the Mitigated Negative Declaration to develop on a 10-acre parcel for a community park including football field, baseball field, concession area, and on-site parking. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN: pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the applicant/City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared an Initial Study/ Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has therefore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study has been accepted by the City and reflects the independent judgement of the City. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Josie Herndon, public hearing described in this notice, or in written The Good House PROPOSAL: The applicant is correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert an Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice existing resort motel & spa (The Good House) to Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation a Residential Care for chronic pain and addiction at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to treatment facility. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINACalifornia Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders TION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this project is N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 Categorically Exempt from environmental review issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular pursuant to Section No. 15301, Class No. 1 (Exmeeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom isting Facilities), of the California Environmental and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Quality Act. On December 08th, 2020, the Planning Access to the zoom meeting will be available with Commission, at the public hearing or during delibthe published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive erations, may approve, deny, or propose changes Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the to the project or the environmental determination. public by limiting human contact that could spread INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council or written comments may be submitted prior to the Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made Council and Staff will be participating remotely and a part of the public record. If this matter should will not be physically present in the Council Cham- at some future date go to court, court testimony ber. All information regarding the proposed project is may be limited to only those issues raised at the available for public review by appointment at the City public hearing described in this notice, or in written of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11-999 Palm Drive, correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot during regular business hours (Monday through Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review infor- at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to mation for the above-described project: Contact California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders Person: Daniel Porras Mailing Address: Community N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom Ext 216 Email: dporras@cityofdhs.org. Americans and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Access to the zoom meeting will be available with Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive assistance to participate in this meeting, please Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or public by limiting human contact that could spread via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City enable the City to make reasonable accommoda- Council and Staff will be participating remotely and tions to ensure accessibility. Publish November 27, will not be physically present in the Council Cham2020. DSW20-5199 ber. All information regarding the proposed project is City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC available for public review by appointment at the City HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Com- during regular business hours (Monday through mission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND approval of Time Extension 20-15 for Conditional INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review inforUse Permit 16-17. The Public Hearing will be held mation for the above-described project: Contact as follows: DATE: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the mat- Community Development Department 11999 Palm ter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) CASE(S): Time Extension 20-15 for Conditional 329-6411, Ext.243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs. Use Permit 16-17. LOCATION: The project site is org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In complilocated at the northeast corner of Cabot Road and ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meetSan Gorgonio Lane. ing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish November 27, 2020 DSW20-5195
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Sherwin Shoraka PROPOSAL: Grant a one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit 16-17. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On December 8th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written
City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of Development Permit 20-10 and ENV 20-4. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit 20-10 and ENV 20-4 LOCATION: The project is located on the southwestern corner of 5Th Street and Mesquite Avenue and is within the Visitor Serving Mixed Use (VS-MU) District. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: JC Landmark LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant, JC Landmark LLC filed an application to develop these two vacant parcels into a single structure 6 room spa motel with a pool and another detached building for laundry and a jacuzzi. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (DMND) has been prepared by the City of Desert Hot Springs as lead agency and is in conformance with Section 15070, Subsection (a), of the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA. The purpose of the DMND and the Initial Study Checklist was to determine whether there were potentially significant impacts associated with the development of Villas D’Luxe in the Desert. The Initial Study determined that development of the proposed six-unit motel would not have a significant impact on the environment, with the implementation of mitigation measures. A Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. On December 8th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice,
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or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish November 27, 2020. DSW20-5194 IN THEJUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: JACOB MATTHEW LEFEAU, DOB 01/22/2015, Docket Number: EE7503 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing to the Court from the allegations of the petition filed, and duly sworn to, that the residence of the mother, Joanna Alexandra Perez, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of the Respondent cannot be found or the post office address of said parent cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon said parent, it is ordered that Joanna Alexandra Perez enter her appearance herein on the 8th day of January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. and plead or answer to the petition filed herein, a copy of which may be obtained from the clerk of Court. JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT will be taken against you should you fail to appear and answer, and that a copy of this order be published for four consecutive weeks in the Desert Star Weekly, a newspaper published in Riverside County, California. Honorable Alycia Chism, Magistrate Attn: Megan H. Wilson, Attorney at Law Nov. 20, 2020, Nov. 27, 2020, Dec 4, 2020, Dec. 11, 2020. 20-5191 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CAFÉ SOLAZ, 60-750 TRILOGY PARKWAY, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Riverside County; 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152. Full name of registrant TRILOGY AT LA QUINTA MAINTNANCE ASSOCIATION, 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet 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 GERALDINE SENA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/23/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012102. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 DSW20-5198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CORAL SPA, 60-750 TRILOGY PARKWAY, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Riverside County; 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152. Full name of registrant TRILOGY AT LA QUINTA MAINTNANCE ASSOCIATION, 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet 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 GERALDINE SENA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/23/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012094. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 DSW20-5197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ENSALSAME, 28408 SERENITY FALLS WAY, MENIFEE, CA 92585. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DENISSE “M” LOPEZ, 28408 SERENITY FALLS WAY, MENIFEE, CA 92585. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 DENISSE LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/21/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010699. 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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ENLIGHTENMENT PRODUCTIONS, 44049 VIGO COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant RENEE DANIELLE BARIBEAU, 44049 VIGO COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/1/2004. 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 RENEE BARIBEAU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/10/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011726. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2020 DSW20-5190 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MICHAEL HAMILTON, 13124 TAMAR DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MICHAEL EUGENE HAMILTON, 13124 TAMAR DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet 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 MICHAEL EUGENE HAMILTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/26/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010862. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5185 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SQUEAKY THRONE CLEANING SERVICES, 68675 DURANGO ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant MIGUEL- - AVALOS, 68675 DURANGO ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MIGUEL AVALOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/03/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011416. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020 DSW20-5184 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008414559 Title Order No.: 190875441 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE
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INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/01/2017. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/01/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0366444 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GRETHA A PHILLIPS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/22/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66755 1ST STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 639-323-010-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 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 $231,714.97. 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008414559. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/11/2020 A-4727827 11/27/2020, 12/04/2020, 12/11/2020. DSW20-5193
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Read With Me Program Helping Students, Seeking Volunteers
By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, Calif.– Distance learning is not getting in the way of a 16-year-old tutoring organization to keep doing what organizers know is needed to help valley students. Read With Me Volunteer Programs did a significant pivot this year when the pandemic led to distance learning, and volunteers continued tutoring students – virtually. The Auen Foundation supports the program with a $30,000 grant to train volunteers, most of whom are people over 55.
“The schools we work in have a high incidence of children living in homes where English is not spoken. These children have lost a great deal of academic progress since last March and need additional tutoring more than ever,” said Roberta Klein, Founder of Read With Me, which usually transports trained volunteer tutors to schools in the east valley. “We have demonstrated that poorly achieving students that have a volunteer tutor make twice as much academic progress as the rest of the
students in school.” Before the pandemic, Read With Me had about 750 volunteers, many of whom are snowbirds. When Read With Me volunteers were no longer able to tutor at school sites, the organization worked with Coachella Valley Unified School District to develop an effective, virtual tutoring program. Read With Me established three training locations – at the Berger Charitable Center, Southwest Church and Hope Lutheran Church – to train volunteers
how to use Zoom and help students with reading and English language skills virtually. Volunteers can also train virtually if they live outside the valley or are not comfortable coming to the socially distanced, in-person training. “I feel so good after a tutoring session knowing I am helping kids with something as important as reading,” said Jay Kane, a Read With Me volunteer tutor. “For many months at the start of the pandemic, I had minimal contact with others and started to feel somewhat isolated. Now, I feel connected and like I’m doing something impactful.” Kane started volunteering with Read With Me in 2013 and worked with students inperson at Mecca Elementary School. Still, he says Read With Me made transitioning to virtual tutoring relatively easy. Volunteers can attend as many training sessions as they want until they feel comfortable using the virtual method to tutor from home. All tutors must complete state and federal background checks. Teachers facilitate the Zoom sessions, creating virtual breakout rooms with students and tutors. “The Read With Me
program has a dedicated team that has not let the pandemic stop them from what they’re passionate about,” said Sherrie Auen. “They are adapting to the circumstances because they know many children are struggling even more in today’s distance learning environment, and they still want to give these kids opportunities to develop their full potential.” Five remote learning specialists have now trained more than 100 volunteers, some from as far away as Canada, Alaska and Nebraska. Program organizers say they need at least 100 more volunteers to tutor virtually in the 14 schools that appreciate this valuable, supplemental assistance. When students return to a hybrid in-person/ distance learning schedule, most schools will still not allow volunteers on campus, so Read With Me expects to continue virtual tutoring for some time. The Auen Foundation grant will support the growth of this distance learning program. For more information about becoming a Read With Me volunteer, visit www. readwithmevolunteers.com.
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Beyonce Leads Grammy Nominations With 9 Nods; Trevor Noah To Host
Taylor Martinez LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Beyonce scored a leading nine nominations Tuesday for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year nods for “Black Parade,” while Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch and Taylor Swift each collected six. Beyonce was left out of the other top Grammy category of album of the year. Nominations for that honor went to Jhene Aiko for “Chilombo,” Black Pumas for “Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition),” Coldplay for “Everyday Life,” Jacob Collier for “Djesse Vol. 3,” Haim for “Women in Music Pt. III,” Dua Lipa for “Future Nostalgia,” Post Malone for “Hollywood’s Bleeding” and Taylor Swift for “Folklore.” Billie Eilish, who swept the top four Grammy categories last year — album, record and song of the year and best new artist — is back in the song and record categories for her hit “Everything I Wanted.” Eilish and Beyonce will compete for record of the year honors with Black Pumas for “Colors,” DaBaby and Roddy Ricch for “Rockstar,” Doja Cat for “Say So,” Dua Lipa for “Don’t Start Now,” Post Malone for “Circles” and Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce for “Savage.” For song of the year, an honor that goes to the www.desertstarweekly.com
songwriter, nominations went to Beyonce’s “Black Parade,” Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” Swift’s “Cardigan,” Post Malone’s “Circles,” Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now,” Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted,” H.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe” and JP Saxe and Julia Michaels’ “If the World Was Ending.” Vying for best new artist will be Ingrid Andress, Pheobe Bridgers, Chika, Noah Cyrus, D Smoke, Doja Cat, Kaytranada and Megan Thee Stallion. The Grammys will be presented Jan. 31 at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, although the format of the show remains uncertain due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The nominations were announced in a virtual format Tuesday morning, with performers Megan Thee Stallion, Imogen Heap and Pepe Aguilar among those taking part remotely from across the globe. Television personalities Sharon Osbourne and Gayle King also joined Recording
Academy President/CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in making the announcement. Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” was announced Tuesday morning as the host of the Grammy ceremony, which will air on CBS. “Despite the fact that I am
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extremely disappointed that the Grammys have refused to have me sing or be nominated for best pop album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event,” Noah said. “I think as a one-time Grammy nominee, I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all
the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I too know the pain of not winning the award! This is a metaphorical shoulder, I’m not trying to catch Corona. See you at the 63rd Grammys.” It will be Noah’s first time hosting the awards show.
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