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Cathedral City Festival Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta By Desert Star Staff The City of Cathedral City, celebrate the 6th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta. Presented by Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, on Friday,
November 22 through Sunday, November 24, 2019. Friday, November 22 – D.R. Horton at Verano, Cathedral City Balloon Launch & Race The festival will bring more than 30 hot air balloons
from across the United States and around the world to the Coachella Valley for a kaleidoscope of color, art, sound, and enjoyment. The festival kicks-off on Friday morning for the “Balloon Launch & Race” at D.R.
By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT, CA— College of the Desert’s first guest artist concert of the 2019-2020 “Jazz at the Pollock” season will feature modern guitar virtuoso, Fareed Haque. Haque will be joined by Baba Elefante on bass and Steve Dixon on drums. The concert will be held in the Pollock Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 for students, $10 for public. Voted the “Best World Guitarist” in the 2009 Guitar Player Magazine Readers Poll, Haque is steeped in
classical and jazz traditions, and his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. A graduate of Northwestern University, Haque came to the attention of multi-instrumentalist Howard Levy and joined his Latin-fusion group Chevere. Through Levy, Haque was introduced to Paquito D’Rivera and began a long and fruitful relationship with the Cuban NEA Jazz Master. Numerous world tours and recordings including Manhattan Burn, Celebration, Havana Cafe, Tico Tico and Live at the
MCG followed. Especially notable is the classic and award-winning, Reunion, featuring Haque along with Arturo Sandoval, Danilo Perez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mark Walker and David Fink. Haque continues to tour and record extensively, having just come off of a tour with drumming legend, Billy Cobham. As an educator, he is documenting his unique and often unorthodox teaching methods in a series of interactive video courses through TrueFire. This concert is made possible through the Carol
Horton at Verano 67-840 Rio Vista Drive Cathedral City. Watch up to 30 hot air balloons launch and fly over the desert. Free admission. Afterward, take a peek at the new model homes offered by DR Horton while you enjoy coffee and donuts. Free Admission.
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How Compassionate Workplaces are Healthier for Everyone By Desert Star Staff SEATTLE – Workplace and community leaders come together this week to focus on how compassion can play a bigger role in our lives. The Compassion Leadership Summit is being held at the University of Washington, co-hosted by the school’s Undergraduate Women in Business. The two-day event features topics such as dignity for all, creating compassionate cities and how to support the next generation. Martha Enson, artistic director for EnJoy Productions, one of the summit’s presenters, says those at the summit also will discuss compassionate disagreement – an important tool during these contentious times. She says one goal is to realize you can’t make people think a certain way. “I can work on the tools that I carry in myself, which doesn’t mean I roll over and believe what you say,” she
states. “It simply means I can learn how to build bridges; I can learn how to listen. I can learn how to have appreciation for different perspectives.” Enson says summit-goers will share tools for creating more compassionate and mindful workplaces and communities. The summit is Friday and Saturday. Alix Schwartz, executive director of compassionate global initiative for the Human Values Center, is part of the summit on youth. She says youth are being raised in a culture of fear right now but have decided to stand up and have their voice heard. Schwartz says more compassionate workplaces will encourage people to stay longer and be interested in their work, and we should think about how to create this place alongside youth. “We need to hold space that’s non-judgmental and that is safe for these youngsters to come in and share what they think is working, what
A summit at the University of Washington will focus on compassion and look at topics such as how to create more compassionate cities. (New Africa/Adobe Stock) they think is beneficial, what they think would impact in a positive way not only their community, but everything around them,” she states. Enson maintains the more compassion people
can feed into the systems around them, the more they will thrive, and that has value for individuals as well. “If we’re all connected, then there is a value to creating a space that is more
just, more loving, kinder, more filled with humor because it will impact me directly, because I am part of this whole ecosystem,” she states.
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A Baby Named Faith Survived The Mexico Ambush Killings NBC News Staff The carnage was so horrific, family members didn’t recognize the remains of nine relatives. “All they found was charred remains, ash and bones,” family member Kendra Lee Miller said. “There were remains inside and outside of the vehicle.” Yet inside a torched car riddled with bullet holes, a tiny sign of life emerged. A 7-month-old baby — aptly named Faith — was alive. She survived a grisly ambush attack in Mexico that killed her mother and eight relatives as their caravan of cars was headed to see other family members Monday. In this remote,
mountainous part of northern Mexico, extended family members found the horrific scene before authorities did. “When we opened the passenger door, there was a car seat there with a bullet hole through the canopy of the car seat and two bullet holes through the bottom of the car seat,” said relative Julián LeBarón, who was the first to find Faith. He said Faith “sat in that car seat for over nine hours when we found her.” But Faith’s mother, Christina Marie Langford Johnson, didn’t survive. “She was just laying on the ground when we found her,” LeBarón said. “I can tell from the bloodstains that
Plastic Bag Ban Debate Heats Up Again
By Desert Star Staff The plastic bag ban debate is once again heating up in Ohio. A state Senate committee held its first hearing Wednesday on SB 222, which would preempt local governments from banning or taxing single-use plastic bags. Cuyahoga County passed such a ban that goes into effect Jan. 1, and a few other Ohio communities have similar ordinances on the books. State Sen. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, sponsored the bill and contends it will provide clarity and consistency for commerce in the state. “Consumers and
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businesses deserve rules and regulations that are uniform and easy to understand,” he states. Sarah Damron is a chapter manager with the Surfrider Foundation, an environmental group that advocates for clean water and healthy beaches. She counters that Ohio should be taking action at the state level to reduce plastic pollution, instead of taking away power from local communities. “Governments at every level from local to state to even entire countries have taken policy action to address the plastic plague
caused by these kinds of items,” she points out. “In Ohio, for some reason, we’re going backwards.” SB 222 is companion legislation to HB 242, which had a fourth committee hearing in June. Supporters say the fees or fines imposed for violating plastic container bans are bad for business. But Elissa Yoder Mann, a conservation manager with the Sierra Club’s Ohio Chapter, argues there’s a lot more at stake, noting the state currently has just 39.9 years of landfill waste capacity. “Plastic pollution is November 8, 2019
constantly getting into our rivers,” she points out. “It’s clogging up our storm sewers. Once it gets into the river, it breaks down into little pieces, and those pieces are consumed by fish and eventually get into the food chain.” Mann adds it’s a matter of protecting both the environment and local democracy. Since a similar bill died in Ohio last year, Mann questions who is behind this effort. “Is it the plastic industry?” she raises. “Is it the fracking industry? “Who is the one that is
they aimed for her heart.” Moments before she was killed, Langford Johnson apparently hid her baby daughter on the floor of the back seat. That’s how Faith was able to survive, Miller said. As relatives in both the US and Mexico grieve the loss of three mothers and six of their children, the family is grateful that other children survived — including some who walked for hours trying to save each other. “It’s a miracle any of them are alive,” Willie Jessop said. “Only God knows how they can here’s so much carnage and so much damage to the vehicles and to their bodies and have them still be alive.” Source: NBC Palm Springs
really determined to push this through, because it has flopped and the people of Ohio have indicated that they want to reduce plastic pollution by passing these local ordinances?” While eight states have banned single-use plastic bags, Indiana, Michigan and six other states have laws preempting local plastics regulations. Disclosure: Sierra Club, Ohio Chapter contributes to our fund for reporting on Energy Policy, Public Lands/ Wilderness, Urban Planning/ Transportation, Water.
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Oklahoma frees over 500 inmates in largest commutation in US history
By Desert Star Staff Hundreds of inmates have been released early from Oklahoma prisons, breaking the record for the largest prisoner commutation in US history. It is part of a reform effort in a state dubbed the world’s “prison capital.” In a move approved by the state’s Pardon and Parole Board (PPB) last week, some 462 inmates walked free from facilities across Oklahoma on Monday, where many met loved ones for tearful reunions. Another 65 prisoners are being held on detainers and are also slated for early release, leaving an estimated 28,000 still behind bars in the state. We really want you to
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have a successful future,” Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt told a crowd of former prisoners, most of them nonviolent and low-level offenders. “This is the first day of the rest of your life... Let’s make it, so you guys do not come back here again.” The decision comes as part of a sweeping reform initiative aiming to reduce Oklahoma’s massive prison population, which ranked number one worldwide last year for inmates per 100,000 residents, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. While the US already leads the list per capita among other nations, the state of Oklahoma alone regularly exceeds the US average, nearly doubling it in 2018 and vying with Louisiana for the top spot. Plagued by overcrowding and decrepit facilities, Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Joe Allbaugh acknowledged last year that the state’s prison system was operating at 113 percent of capacity. Not accounting for the several for-profit private contractors hired by the state, the figure jumps to 153 percent.
approved a measure in 2016 downgrading simple drug possession and lower-level property crimes from felony offenses to misdemeanors, with the PPB retroactively adjusting those sentences and creating a system to fast-track commutations throughout the state. The board also said the mass commutation would be suitable for Oklahoma’s pocketbook, saving the
Cathedral City Festival Continued from Page 1 will marvel as a dozen hot air balloons provide the backdrop for a spectacular evening of music, wine, and dancing featuring the Ron King Band with vocalist Barbara Morrison. The Ron King Big Band is an award-winning band that has performed at virtually every venue in L.A., including the Hollywood Bowl. For the last 15 years, they have been the featured big band at the world’s largest jazz festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ron King is one of the finest trumpet/composer/ arranger artists in the world today. Morrison is known for a melodic voice and a threeand-a-half-octave range. She interprets a well-known jazz and blues classics repertoire in a unique style and sings original contemporary tunes. Tickets available at www. HotAirBalloonFest.com. Saturday, November 23 – Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage Saturday Morning
Balloon Launch The hot air balloon activities begin at 6 am with the inflation of 30 hot air balloons at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage. Around 7 am, the balloons will mass ascend into the sky one by one and float across the Coachella Valley. Free Admission. Attendees can also purchase balloon ride tickets and fulfill their bucket list of flying in a hot air balloon across the Valley. Tickets available at www.HotAirBalloonFest.com. Saturday, November 17 – Downtown Cathedral City Tethered Balloon Rides – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Also, the festival offers tethered hot air balloon rides in Downtown Cathedral City, 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, beginning at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Attendees may purchase the tethered rides onsite for $25 for adults, $20 for kids ages 6 -12 years, and free for children aged 5 years and under with an adult ticket purchase. Tickets for tethered
‘Jazz at the Pollock’ Continued from Page 1 G. Meier Visiting Artist Fund. Each season, the “Jazz
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“It is shameful what is going on,” Allbaugh told a Board of Corrections meeting last year in exasperation. “For some reason, I guess, everybody thinks we are supposed to have a magic wand in the closet somewhere and grow that tree that grows money. I haven’t figured it out yet.” Officials started on the much-needed reform after Oklahoma voters
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state nearly $12 million in funds that would have been devoted to feeding and housing the inmates. In hopes of combating recidivism, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections has also rolled out “transition fairs,” or events for former inmates designed to connect them with “services they may need once released,” the PPB said.
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balloon rides are purchased onsite at the festival. Food Truck Fiesta (Saturday Only) 11 am – 8 pm. From 11:00 am to 8:00 pm in Downtown Cathedral City at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, come hungry for some fantastic food! At the “Food Truck Fiesta,” take a selfie inside a Cold Air Balloon Activation, listen to D.J. Music, and indulge in a variety of food that you will not find elsewhere. The best food trucks in SoCal will be parked and creating cuisines that will delight your taste buds. Admission is $5 per person (does not include beverage or drinks). Kids 12 and under, Cathedral City residents and active military personnel with photo I.D.s receive free entry. Tickets are available online atwww. HotAirBalloonFest.com. Kid Zone 11 am to 4 pm/ Banana Balloon Candy Drop – 11 am. Be sure to bring the kids to the Town Square Park in Downtown Cathedral
City for the Kid Zone featuring a variety of bouncy houses, face painting and characters from 11 am to 4 pm AdmissionAdmission is $10 per child. Cathedral City residents receive a $5 discount. Additionally, come early for the 11 am. “Banana Balloon Candy Drop” where a giant banana balloon will lower to the ground, and once landed, kids can rush inside the Festival Lawn to grab up to 10,000 pieces of candy thanks to La Michoacana Dulceria / Candy Shop for free. Music on the Main Stage – “Woodstock Tribute Band” Admission is free for the Musicmusic on the Main Stage. The festival offers free AdmissionAdmission and free general parking. All balloon activities are weather and F.A.A. permitting. For the latest festival information, go to www. HotAirBalloonFest.com.
Theatre and showcase the Jazz Studies program at College of the Desert. Mark your calendars now for future “Jazz at the
Pollock” concerts including December 6, featuring a Jazz Student Combo directed by Dr. Anthony Fesmire.
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Costume Designer Orry-Kelly’s Journey from Down Under To Hollywood By Lisa Lyons Australia’s Orry-Kelly was born in a small town in New South Wales called Kiawa, famed for its blowhole. The only child of an alcoholic tailor father and a proper British housewife, Kelly longed, for a more artistic path in life. He brought his wit, wiles and ‘wicked’ ways to America in the 1920s, first as an aspiring vaudevillian, then a Prohibition-era bootleg gin supplier, and finally ascending the Hollywood ladder as a top costume designer to the talented leading ladies of the time including Ava Gardner, Mae West, Fanny Brice (a lifelong friend) and Bette Davis, among others. Kelly was on the A list of designers, earning three Academy Awards - for An American in Paris, Les Girls and Some Like It Hot. But beneath the shimmering facade of his glamorous life, Kelly had a not-so-well-kept secret - he was a gay man with a drinking problem nursing a broken heart from a year’s long affair with debonair actor Cary Grant. Some 51 years after his death in 1964, a handwritten memoir of his rise and fall was discovered tucked away in a pillowcase in suburban Sydney. “Women I Undressed” was never sent to a publisher. Still, when it was finally published in 2015, its sensational secrets were catnip to hungryfor-gossip movie fans. When writer/performer Nick Hardcastle, himself an Aussie and native of New South Wales, saw a documentary about Kelly from Oscar-winning director Gillian Armstrong, he was enthralled and determined to share the story of this talented yet complicated man to the world at large. The result is “Orry,” a one-man show best described as a theatrical distillation of the memoir combining song and dance, archival footage, puppetry, and even one or two of Orry-Kelly’s original designs. Opening with a reimagining of Kelly’s funeral at Forest Lawn, complete with eulogy by Jack Warner, we meet the impish title character who leaps from his all-white coffin to address the audience and introduces us to his early life - including his invisible friend “Bijou” and his lonely life as somewhat “different” from his working-class schoolmates. Hardcastle is a handsome and ingratiating performer who quickly makes the audience fall for this Down Under devil. His singing voice, while not powerful, is elegant and well-suited to the demands of the role. The Soubrette, played by lovely lyric soprano Danielle Heaton portrays Bijou, Fanny Brice, and a variety of other colorful characters from Kelly’s life and does so with effortless charm. The set by Emmy awardwinning scenic designer John Iacovelli is simple,
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functional, and understated with the coffin center stage, a sewing machine stage right, and piano stage left. Musical director Anthony Zediker accompanies Hardcastle as he weaves popular songs of the era throughout the performance as a commentary on the action. Lighting by Jared A. Sayeg is subtle, and the costumes by Kate Bergh are spot on. Director and dramaturg Wayne Harrison (the former artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company) keeps it simple, playing most scenes front and center, letting his leading man control the pacing of the approximately 100-minute one-act with great success. We don’t discover much about Kelly’s life in the 50s and 60s - Kelly apparently was discreet and never mentioned
names of his lovers other than Grant and a rascally con man in Sydney known as “Gentleman George” - but the amazing designs and artwork he produced spoke volumes about his view of life and the
legacy he left behind which comprised an astonishing 300 films between 1932 and 1963. For a titillating and swellegant evening, I encourage you to visit the Lee Strasberg Theatre, located at
7936 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. ORRY is playing for a limited run closing November 11, so get your tickets soon by calling 855-326-9945 or visiting Gentleman-George.com.
Nick Hardcastle as Orry Kelly. Photo by Tony Duran.
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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN
‘The Kitchen’ --A Mob Drama
The name Melissa McCarthy, for many, conjures up comedy and laughter. She was the wife in the long-running TV series “Mike and Molly” and has often made guest appearances on “Saturday Night Live.” She then branched out into funny films like “Ghostbusters “ and “Bridesmaids.” Now she stars in dramatic features, the latest being “The Kitchen” set in New York in 1978 The film, written by Oscarnominated screenwriter Andrea Berloff (“Straight Outta Compton”), marks Berlof’s directorial debut and her story source material for “The Kitchen” stems from a DC Vertigo comic-book series by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle. In this dark crime tale, Kathy (McCarthy) is married to Jimmy (Brian D’Arcy James), a protection racketeer who seems to love his wife and two children. The other two women’s lives are not as harmonious. Claire (Elizabeth Moss) is often beaten by her brutish husband, Rob (Jeremy Bobb). Her life in Hell’s Kitchen is literally hellish.
And Ruby (Tiffany Haddish) has a spouse (James Badge Dale) who is a cold fish plus a miserable mother-in-law (Margo Martindale) as well. The three men all work in the protection racket, taking money from local store owners and businesses in the area, promising to keep them safe. One night after a robbery, all three men are arrested and sentenced to three years in prison. Their wives seek help from the gang leader, Little Jackie (Myk Watford). He promises to take good care of them while their men are away, but that promise turns out to be a lie. In desperation, the three women join forces and take over their husband’s jobs. They also keep all the money they collect. While their takeover is relatively rapid, the film doesn’t adequately detail how they managed to do it. Suddenly they are on top, and as their mission in life changes, so does their appearance. They are now confident and well dressed. While their hubbies are away, they thrive and prosper
and make deals with the Italian mafia boss (Bill Camp) and the Hasidic jewelers in the area. Now the three women are making better deals than their husbands ever did, and they love being in charge. Soon Gabriel (Domhnall Gleeson) shows up. He is a killer who has returned to the neighborhood, determined to start a relationship with Claire. Their love affair rapidly
heats up, because he really cares about her, unlike her miserable husband who is now out of the picture--at least for three years. Gabriel not only teaches Claire how to kill effectively, but he also shows her how to carve up a corpse and dispose of the pieces so that they will never be found. What they do together is gory, but their love is surprisingly tender.
“The Kitchen” is rated R for violence, language throughout and some sexual content. Running time: 1 hour, 43 minutes. “The Kitchen,” from Warner Bros., is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Exclusive featurettes include “Running Hell’s Kitchen” and “Taking Over the Neighborhood” plus deleted scenes.
2019 YMCA Hoedown at Sundown
Brian Harnik, Jan Harnik, Davidi Compton, CEO-Paula Simonds, and Cheryl Parker. YMCA Dancers. Photo by Pat Krause Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Family YMCA of the Desert held its 32nd Annual Hoedown at Sundown on November 2nd. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino. The event was sponsored by the Commander Allen Fund. Everyone had a rootin tootin good time. There were hundreds of silent auction items that filled long tables in the entry of the ballroom. There was something for everyone to bid on from gas to golf to massages and more. www.desertstarweekly.com
The event started with early bird arrivals, a hosted bar, and a huge silent auction. There were games to keep everyone busy having a good time, like roping a calf, bag toss, and other games where skill was not needed to enjoy playing. This gave people time to get together with old and meet new friends. Cowboy costumes, boots, and hats were everywhere. A fun time to relax and enjoy getting dressed up in a costume. Dinner was served at 6:30. Guests arrived in the
ballroom for dinner with kids greeting and waving them in. As guests were getting seated, the 16 YMCA children danced to the music, and their choreography was great. No one seemed to miss a step, so I am sure they practiced a lot. The guests appreciated their efforts with loud applause. The dinner was a Western BBQ with BBQ Brisket and chicken, Corn, beans, cornbread and rolls, A delicious chocolate dessert topped off the meal. A video was shown that gave guests an idea of the November 8, 2019
many activities the YMCA provides. There is a day camp for ages 5-12, activities for children 2-4 at Westfield Mall, to name just a few of the extra programs they offer. To raise more money for programs, they held a paddle plea followed by a live auction of about a dozen exceptional items. The YMCA is the largest employer in the Desert, with about 400 staff members. It takes that many to provide all the programs and services the YMCA creates for 3,800 children daily. The programming is in all
locations across the Coachella Valley. They provide services from Palm Springs to Mecca, so no child will miss out on the many excellent programs the YMCA can provide. The Family YMCA has an unwavering commitment to the community. The Family YMCA and all its programs help every child in many ways to help them grow healthy and become better citizens. They teach social responsibilities and healthy living so they can become adults the Desert, their families, and themselves can be proud of.
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Voter Registration Soars in California
By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Record numbers of Californians are now registered to vote – more than 20.3 million people – which is 3 million more than at this point in 2016, according to the latest statistics from Secretary of State Alex Padilla. More than 80% of voters in the Golden State have registered, which is the highest percentage in 67 years. Padilla says we’re now 10 percentage points higher than the 2016 presidential election – and he predicts sky-high turnout for the 2020 presidential contest, thanks to a number of state-level reforms. “Automatic voter registration and online registration have empowered millions of citizens to register to vote,” Padilla states. The state will also be
mailing ballots to all voters next year. Voters can check that their registration is up to date at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov and first time voters can go to RegisterToVote.ca.gov. People also can register on Election Day at any polling place or early-vote center. California’s primary is set for March 3. Padilla notes that people registered with any of the political parties can only vote in that party’s primary. “No party preference voters can, however, request to vote in the Democratic Party, Libertarian Party or American Independent Party’s presidential primary,” he points out. Democrats make up the largest bloc of registered voters in California, followed by “no party preference,” with Republicans coming in third.
The 2020 presidential primary election in California has been moved up and is set for March 3, Super Tuesday. (svanblar/iStockphoto)
Women are the fastest rising prison population
number of children with imprisoned mothers had doubled from 1991 to 2010. Furthermore, their statistics were broken down by race, with 380 out of 100,000 black women behind bars, 147 out of 100,000 Hispanic women, and 93 out of 100,000 whites. While those numbers are based on data from 2010, the report released Wednesday by the Vera Institute shows a similar rate of increase and goes even deeper into exactly where much of the female prisoner population is rising quickest. In 1970, the new report found, some 1,700 women By Desert Star Staff than doubled to 26 percent, the appeal in the US Senate for were confined to jail cells Female prisoners were recently-published report found. the Sentencing Reform and in counties with fewer than once unheard of in most US While the imprisoned Corrections Act of 2015. That 250,000 people. Fortycounties, but in the last halfpopulation has grown overall, legislation would allow more four years later, there were century, they have been filling with men still far outnumbering judicial input on sentences by 51,600 women in those cells with higher rate increases women behind bars, the rate reforming mandatory minimums rural county hoosegows. than their male counterparts, increases are much higher for drug crimes, and it also The report consistently according to a new study. for the fairer sex. In 1970, addresses what Harris called a Mandatory minimum under 8,000 women were “cycle of failure,” whereby those sentencing and the drug held in municipal and county released from jails and prison war have contributed to jails for misdemeanors or prefrequently return due to an the phenomenon of prison trial procedures, compared inability to find employment and overpopulation. Still, even as with 110,000 in 2014. educational opportunities. The the issue grows this presidential There is also a surge in bill, which applies retroactively election year, the full scope activism, aiming to reform as well, is expected to be voted of the impact on American the criminal justice system. upon by the Senate this year. life is yet being uncovered. “Every state in the country The female prison In a study released now is going to be looking at population skyrocketed 800 Wednesday by the Vera more aggressive criminal justice percent in the last 30 years, Institute of Justice and the reforms,” predicts Holly Harris, and almost two-thirds of Safety and Justice Challenge executive director for the US them were locked up over initiative, the number of women Justice Action Network, as nonviolent offenses, according in prison and jails in 2014 was quoted by the Anti-Media from to a 2010 report from the reported to have multiplied a conference in Washington, Families Against Mandatory nearly 14 times from 1970. DC earlier this summer. Minimums Foundation. “Once a rarity, women are Harris doesn’t see much Fifty-six percent of now held in jails in nearly every of choice for legislators whose incarcerated women were county — a stark contrast states are facing financial in for drug or property to 1970, when almost threewoes. And her organization, offenses, which usually carry a quarters of counties held a coalition umbrella of various mandatory minimum sentence, not a single woman in jail,” groups on the political left the foundation found. the report read, according and right, may find success Additionally, the Families to the New York Times. on the federal level as well. Against Mandatory Minimums Women made up only 11 According to the US reported that 60 percent percent of all arrests in 1960, Justice Action Network’s of female prisoners had but by 2014, that figure more website, there is a bipartisan minor children and that the
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found that less-populated areas incarcerated women at higher rates than more metropolitan ones. From 79 jailed women per 100,000 in the year 2000 to 140 per 100,000 in 2014, the rate nearly doubled. The largest counties actually decreased, from 76 per 100,000 to 71 per 100,000 during the same period. The counties with the highest rate of women in prison were all rural. They included Nevada County, California; Floyd County, Georgia; and St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, according to the New York Times. For good measure, another telling statistic from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals that between 1980 and 2009, the rate of men arrested for drug possession doubled, while for women, it tripled.
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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
City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a meeting of the City Council, in which, they will consider a request for a General Plan Amendment (GPA 01-19) and a Zone Map Amendment (ZMA 01-19). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 CASE(S): General Plan Amendment No 01-19 & Zone Map Amendment No 01-19 LOCATION: The site is located on a grouping of properties totaling just under 108 acres on what is commonly referred to as the Bubbling Wells Ranch site located between FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Bubbling Wells Road and Mountain View Road, at FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIYerxa Road, north of San Gorgonio Street. NESS 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 APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Courtney Moe MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a change OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOin General Plan & Zone Map land use designations RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS from R/VS-L & R-L (Residential Visitor Serving Low BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Density and Low Density Residential) to V-S-V (Visi- OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR tor Serving Village). The request is to change the COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., designations so the applicant can then apply for BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish development of the site with a small-to-mid scale October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019 DSW19-5166 health and wellness resort and spa. The applications for development of the site will require additional APN: 663-402-005-2 TS No: CA05000514-19-1 TO review and will be duly noticed when they are un- No: 190927852-CA-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S der review by City Staff. This review is only for the SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to change in land use designations. ENVIRONMENTAL CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary DETERMINATION: Since no construction is pro- will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) posed at this time, the project has been deemed only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) exempt under General Rule 15061(b)(3). Further (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF CEQA review, circulation for comments/conditions, TRUST DATED February 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU AB 52 consultation, and future mitigation measures TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, will be required when the development entitlement IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU portion of the project submittal is formally submit- NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE ted to the City. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD appear and be heard, or written comments may CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 3, 2019 at be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written 09:00 AM, at the front entrance of the former Corona comments will be made a part of the public record. Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, If this matter should at some future date go to court, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, court testimony may be limited to only those issues as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant raised at the public hearing described in this notice, to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed or in written correspondence delivered to the City of of Trust recorded on March 2, 2007 as Instrument Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. No. 2007-0146681, of official records in the Office QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, exor to review information for the above-described ecuted by JERRY WARNER SAVAGE, A MARRIED project: Contact Person: Scott Taschner Mailing Ad- MAN, AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as dress: Community Development Department 65950 Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC Pierson Boulevard Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 256 Email: staschner@ nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC HOME LOANS, INC., cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST Act, if you need special assistance to participate in BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office payable at the time of sale, that certain property situat (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. ated in said County, California describing the land org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. is being sold “as is”. The street address and other Publish November 8, 2019. DSW19-5178 common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 65565 ACOMA NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES- AVE #21, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The TATE OF: JOAN MARY LOVELESS CASE NO. undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any PRIN1901108 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, incorrectness of the street address and other comcontingent creditors, and persons who may other- mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale wise be interested in the will or estate, or both of will be made without covenant or warranty, express JOAN MARY LOVELESS. A PETITION FOR PRO- or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumBATE has been filed by TODD LOVELESS. in the brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TODD thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if LOVELESS be appointed as personal representa- any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated tive to administer the estate of the decedent. THE fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of PETITION requests authority to administer the estate the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total under the Independent Administration of Estates amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations Act. (This authority will allow the personal repre- secured by the property to be sold and reasonsentative to take many actions without obtaining able estimated costs, expenses and advances court approval. Before taking certain very important at the time of the initial publication of this Notice actions, however, the personal representative will of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $138,371.77 be required to give notice to interested persons (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, unless they have waived notice or consented to the accrued interest and advances will increase this proposed action.) The independent administration figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale authority will be granted unless an interested person may include all or part of said amount. In addition files an objection to the petition and shows good to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check cause why the court should not grant the authority. drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn as follows: DECEMBER 17, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. by a state or federal savings and loan association, PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ WAY, PALM savings association or savings bank specified in SPRINGS, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant- Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing authorized to do business in California, or other and state your objections or file written objections such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. with the court before the hearing. Your appearance In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to you must file your claim with the court and mail a the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The copy to the personal representative appointed by property offered for sale excludes all funds held on the court within the later of either (1) four months account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the from the date of first issuance of letters to a general Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a successful bidder shall have no further recourse. notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering Code. Other California statutes and legal authority bidding on this property lien, you should understand may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee you are a person interested in the estate, you may auction does not automatically entitle you to free file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form and clear ownership of the property. You should DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may of estate assets or of any petition or account as be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off for Special Notice form is available from the court all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ADAM W. POLLOCK, you can receive clear title to the property. You are 5743 CORSA AVE., SUITE 213, WESTLAKE VIL- encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, LAGE, CA 91362 (818) 991-7760 November 8, 15, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this 22, 2019. DSW19-5177 property by contacting the county recorder’s office a title insurance company, either of which may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE or you a fee for this information. If you consult FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- charge of these resources, you should be aware that NESS AS BRANNON’S TECHNOLOGIES; PRECI- either the same may hold more than one mortgage SION TECHNOLOGIES, 4129 MAIN STREET SUITE or Deed ofLender on the property. Notice to Property B18, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501. Riverside County. Full Owner TheTrust sale date shown on this Notice of Sale name of registrant: ENDLESS ENDEAVORS, 4129 may be postponed one or more times by the MortMAIN STREET SUITE B18, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501/ gagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the law requires that information about Sale fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare postponements be made available toTrustee you and to that all the information in this statement is true the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has information which he or she knows to be false, been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled is guilty of a crime) Signed ROBERT WILLIAMS time and date for the sale of this property, you may HAWKINS, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OC- regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web TOBER 23, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County site address listed below for information regarding Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914298. NOTICE —
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the sale of this property, using the file number assigned 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. CA05000514-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 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 T.S. No. 083556-CA APN: 755-150-009-0 AND 755-150-008-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/20/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/26/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0414887, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: VICTOR VELAZQUEZ, A WIDOWER WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK
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DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 88616 AVENUE 76 (aka 88616 76TH AVE) THERMAL (AREA), CALIFORNIA 92274 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $75,393.97 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand
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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 (800) 758 - 8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.HOMESEARCH.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 083556-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758 - 8052 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish October 25, November 1, 8, 2019 DSW19-5167
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Once Upon A Mattress
By Desert Star Staff MORONGO BASIN Reach Out Morongo Basin will be hosting the opening night of ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ directed by Theatre 29 veteran Kathryn Ferguson at Theatre 29, 63637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms on Friday, November 22, 2019. Opening night tickets are $25 each. They are available at Z107.7, The Desert Trail, ArtFx and Furnishings, and at Reach Out Morongo Basin offices in the Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley senior centers. The opening night gala will begin at 6 p.m. with heavy hors d oeuvres and a silent auction. Desserts will
be served at intermission. If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and The Pea,’ you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of beautiful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship
and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Proceeds from the event will benefit the neighbors helping neighbor’s organization which helps seniors and disabled residents live healthy and independent lives. Services provided by Reach Out, Morongo Basin volunteers, run the gamut from friendly visits and help with home repairs to transportation to and from medical appointments. For more information, call (760) 361-1410.
Rapper T.I. faces backlash after taking his 18yo daughter to obgyn
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By Desert Star Staff Rapper T.I. has sent Twitter into overdrive after he revealed that he takes his teenage daughter to a gynecologist to check if her hymen is intact. The bizarre admission has prompted accusations of abuse. “Not only have we had the conversation [about sex], we have yearly trips to the gynecologist to check her hymen,” T.I. said, with his confession leaving podcast hosts Nazanin Mandi and Nadia Moham somewhat dumbfounded. The musician, however, did not stop at that, making sure nobody got the impression he was just messing with the presenters. “Right after the birthday, we celebrate. And usually like the day after the party, she’s enjoying her gifts, I put a sticky note on the door: ‘Gyno. Tomorrow. 9:30.’” The hip hop star said he would then accompany his daughter to the gynecologist, asking her after the exam if she minded her doctor sharing the results. “I’m like... ‘They want you to sign this so we can share information. Is there anything you would not want me to know? Oh, OK. See doc? No problem.” Deyjah, the rapper said, has been subject to such check-ups since she turned 16, noting that “as of her 18th birthday, her hymen is still intact.” The doctor apparently attempted to warn the rapper that hymens can break from other things besides sex, among them strenuous physical activity, but he brushed off the argument. “So I say, ‘Look doc, she don’t ride no horses, she don’t ride no bike, she don’t play no sports. Just check the hymen, please and give me back my results expeditiously.”
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Seemingly letting out the reason behind his preoccupation with his daughter’s virginity, T.I. argued that boys are reluctant to look for a relationship with girls who lack sexual experience. “[Virgins] – they’re no fun,” he said. “Who wants a virgin? Like really? All that work.” The rapper apparently does not hold his sons to the same high standard, however. “I will definitely feel different about a boy than I will about a girl. And that’s just the God’s honest truth. I don’t think there’s any father out there who’ll tell you any different.” The rapper’s startling admission has set Twitter alight, with many accusing him of invading the young adult’s privacy by making her go through “virginity testing.” “This is disgusting and horrible,” one commenter said. Some went as far as to suggest that the doctor who performed the procedure should be stripped of their license. Others noted that such tests are not always accurate – observing that not all women bleed during their first time – and called out T.I. for ignorance. Netizens also took issue with how T.I. broke the news of his daughter’s private parts online for the whole internet to discuss, which it has done ever since his odd admission. With the podcast going viral, #She’s18 and #T.I. have been trending on Twitter, while Deyjah’s Instagram page has been flooded with comments. “Seeing so many disgusting comments, it’s not even funny. I’m sorry your father made you a target to this cruel social media,” one message read. The 18-year-old has yet to comment on the controversy.
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