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Eilets. Each was honored with a specific title.

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Weekend is more than just a colorful parade. It is the most anticipated event in the fall. Thousands of young and

The Public Invited to COD Exhibition

College of the Desert is pleased to announce that a student and alumni exhibition known as Emergence will be on display from November 10 through December 8 at the Marks Art Center.

There will also be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. In addition, Zachary Fleming Boyles and graffiti artist Joshua Cota will provide live painting demonstrations.

Emergence reflects, represents, and celebrates the journey from Zoom to physical classrooms and the

collective of being together again. It reveals the return to on-campus art studios, in-person critiques, live performances, and exhibitions.

“This exhibit offers students, alumni, and the public a form of catharsis as we recognize what has passed and celebrate a return to normalcy,” said Dr. Sara Butler, Interim Vice President of Instruction. “Even more than getting back to ‘normal,’ these art pieces are a reminder that we get to do life together again, just as the artists in our student and alumni community get to do art with others again.”

Student artwork features a variety of media and

themes, but its commonality is that it was all created in the last year. On a conscious and subconscious level, these art pieces exhibit the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to work by current COD students, the Marks Art Center will display artwork by several College of the Desert alumni. These artists include Nancy Ocegueda, Angel Prudencio, Sheila Roman, Lazaro Sanchez, Laia Torres, and Eduardo Valadez.

In support of Emergence, The College of the Desert Foundation will present two students with a $250

The Center entry. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Greater Palm Springs Pride Weekend was held from November 4th thru the 6th. The weekend incorporates entertainment, awards, and a free block

on Arenas Road. The Block party had 150 vendors, food trucks, and beverage stations. Awards were given to Antonio “Toni” D’Orsay, Karen Borja, David”Jax” Kelly, Maria Fraser, and Nino

Pride

old people line the streets of Palm Canyon Drive. The parade usually lasts 2 hours. Children smile, and owners bring their dogs, many in costume. I saw people on crutches or in wheelchairs

waiting to watch the parade. Everyone loves a parade, and this is one of the best. A lot of parade watchers dressed in LBGTQ Colors or t-shirts.

By Desert Star Staff

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Folk Rock, Jazz and Country Music On Tap

Buckeroos, Dwight Yoakam

A diverse field of artists are featured across four outstanding new titles.

Artist: The Cowsills

Title: Rhythm of the World (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: Badfinger, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, The Turtles, The Bangles

Tell me more: Musical family The Cowsills released a series of popular singles and albums in the late 1960s and early ‘70s before going on hiatus in 1972 — music aficionados should note the Cowsills were even the inspiration for the 1970s TV series “The Partridge Family.” Although the Cowsills reunited to record new albums in 1978 and 1993, the group’s return to record the full-length 2022 masterwork Rhythm of the Worlds is a true triumph. The 11-song disc is filled with songs that reflect the sharp songcraft of the best artists of the ‘60s and ‘70s; it is no stretch to note the originals on the new album featuring siblings Bob, Susan and Paul Cowsill would be at

home on classic titles from the Byrds, Badfinger, The Turtles or the Mamas & the Papas. There isn’t a bad song on the disc; standouts include the instantlycatchy melodic gems “Lend a Hand” and “Try to Believe It Too,” Americana-styled “Hawks on the Line,” melodic rocker “Every Little Secret,” power pop-flavored title track, yearning folk rocker “The Long Run” and decidedly modern “Nuclear Winter.” Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Jane Monheit

Title: The Merriest (Club44 Records)

You might like if you enjoy: jazz, holiday music, Jane Monheit’s 2005 album “The Season”

Tell me more: Top-tier jazz vocalist Jane Monheit celebrates the magic — and music — of the season via her newlyreleased Christmas-minded The Merriest. Armed with a beautiful voice that effortlessly scales the range of holiday favorites featured across the nine-track disc, there is a mix of

uptempo numbers and emotive ballads to enjoy. Among the highlights on the album is a joyful “Let It Snow! Let it Snow!

Let it Snow!” (bolstered by Max Haymer’s stellar piano playing), the lovely “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” zestful “The Merriest,” a sublime reading of “Christmas Time is Here” and lively “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” as well as the first ever recording of Broadway legend Cy Coleman’s “(Christmas) Stay With Me.” The acclaimed singer also teams with John Pizzarelli for a swinging take on “That Holiday Feeling.” Information: JaneMonheitOnline.com.

Artist: Raul Midón

Title: Eclectic Adventurist (ReKondite ReKords)

You might like if you enjoy: Raul Midón, Laurence Juber, Craig Chaquico

Tell me more: Guitar virtuoso Raul Midón is set to return with his latest album, the ambitious Eclectic Adventurist. Recorded during the midst of the pandemic, the instrumental

album finds Midón joining forces with 10 other greats for an ambitious disc filled with bewitching guitar duets. Spanning Latin, pop, folk, gypsy and jazz genres, the selection is sure to please discerning listeners who have an interest in not only guitar but instrumental music. Highlights abound on the compelling set, including the gentle “Serendipity” with Jonathan Kreisberg, dazzling “Una Mas” with Alex Cuba, jazzy “Loueke” featuring Lionel Loueke, nuanced “Nautical” with Julia Bailen and sparkling “Blues For Mike” with Mike Stern. Dean Parks joins Midón on the flamenco-tinged “Waiting Game” and later on for the aptly-titled “Gentle Ascent.” Eclectic Adventurist will be released on Nov. 11, 2022. Information: RaulMidon.com.

Artist: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos

Title: Bakersfield Gold: Top 10 Hits 1959-1974 (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Buck Owens and the

Tell me more: Buck Owens scored a whopping 46 Top 10 hits — including 19 number one hits — between 1959 and 1974. Now that stellar parade of memorable hits Owens tracked with The Buckaroos, Rose Maddox, Buddy Alan, Susan Raye and others have been gathered together on the aptly-titled Bakersfield Gold. A beautiful physical package, the set features new liner notes from Randy Poe (author of Buck ‘Em: The Autobiography Of Buck Owens) and historical images. The range of material extends from flashy uptempo cuts and duets to tender ballads.

Enduring classics such as the bittersweet “Under The Influence of Love,” the 1963 number one “Act Naturally” (later famously recorded by The Beatles and featuring lead vocals from Ringo Starr), tuneful “Love’s Gonna Live Here,” longing “I Don’t Care (Just As Long As You Love Me),” rowdy “I’ve Got a Tiger

By The Tail,” bluegrass-adorned “Ruby (Are You Mad)” and lovely “It Takes People Like You (To Make People Like Me).” Among the more interesting tracks on the collection are Owens’ rousing cover of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and a majestic musical reading of Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Bakersfield Gold is available on double-CD, tripleLP and via digital. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Country Artist Jimmie Allen to Play Morongo

By Desert Star Staff

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa – Jimmie Allen, one of country music’s newest and most famous artists, will perform his charttopping hits at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Friday, November 18.

Since hitting the country music scene in 2018, Jimmie Allen has become a household name in the genre and was the first Black artist to have a debut single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay.

His singles – the heartfelt and uplifting “Best Shot” (2018) and “Make Me Want To” (2019) – are certified platinum hits, while “This Is

Us” (2020) and explosive 80’s tinged “Freedom Was a Highway” (2021) reached gold status. Indeed, “Best Shot” was the second most popular song among country radio playlists the week it was released.

Allen’s popularity may be attributed to his ability to seamlessly integrate country with other genres and styles, including pop, R&B, and hiphop, among many others. His newest album, “Tulip Drive,” features vocalist icon Jennifer Lopez, who duets with Allen against a musical backdrop of faint steel guitar and popinspired rhythms. Other tracks on the album feature notable artists from pop,

R&B, and hip-hop, including CeeLo Green, T-Pain, and Katie Ohh. Despite such a broad array of artists and genres, Allen’s work remains consistent, cohesive, and enjoyable to listen to.

Allen’s impressive momentum hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2021, the

Country Music Association awarded him New Artist of the Year – making Allen the second Black artist since Darius Rucker to receive the recognition.

“Jimmie Allen is an amazing artist who’s truly transforming country music,” said Simon Farmer,

Morongo’s Executive Director of Marketing.

“We’re delighted to host Jimmie and look forward to a stellar performance.” Tickets are available for $49 to $69 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. for the 9:00 p.m. show.

Advocates Raise Awareness During Hospice and Palliative Care Month

By Desert Star Staff

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - but many people confuse the two, so experts say they would like to clear up some misconceptions. Palliative care is designed to keep patients comfortable at all stages of an illness.

Hospice care is for people with 6 months or less to live.

Dr. Chandana Banerjee, the director, dean of graduate medical education, and a hospice and palliative attending specialist at City of Hope with the City of Hope, said it’s a myth that hospice is the doorway to dying.

“Right when they get

eligible for it, at six months or less to live, patients that sign on to hospice usually have an excellent quality of life,” Banerjee said. “And many times their lifespan is actually prolonged by a little.”

Research shows that most people wait to enter hospice until very late in the disease process, often within several weeks of death. A palliative or hospice care team may include a physician, a nurse, a social worker, and a chaplain. Unfortunately, many people mistakenly think “hospice” is an actual place. In contrast, it is a suite of services most often delivered at home, at a hospital, or in a nursing facility.

Dr. Robert Drake, a former hospice and palliative care chaplain, is the medical outreach director at the nonprofit Compassion & Choices. He said people may think they can’t afford palliative or hospice care, but it is covered

under many insurance forms.

“Hospice care is free under Medicare, and when a person does ultimately die, it allows for 14 months of bereavement care. So, again, free for the family,” Drake said.

In 2019, California

established a task force to study how to create a statewide long-term care insurance fund; the task force’s first report is due in January. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1.6 million Americans used

hospice care in 2018.

Disclosure: Compassion & Choices contributes to our fund for reporting on Civic Engagement, Health Issues, Senior Issues, and Social Justice.

Meatpacking Competition

Bonnie Haugen, a Minnesota dairy farmer and member of the Land Stewardship Project, said state AGs can make a big dent in the problem.

“They can look at companies that have too much power or are charging people wrong, and it’s important to have a state attorney who is willing to not just look at stuff but actually follow through and do something, rather than turn and look the other way,” Haugen said.

market for broiler chickens.

Joaquin Contente, president of the California Farmers Union and a dairy farmer, said many farmers have left the business because they can’t get a fair price from big agribusiness companies. So he would like state and federal authorities to step in and foster more competition.

By Desert Star Staff

With the election approaching, the Biden administration announced millions of dollars in grants Wednesday to diversify the meat-processing industry, an effort to improve competition,

help livestock producers and bring down consumer prices.

It follows a push for more antitrust efforts by a group of state attorneys general, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who wrote the USDA last December.

Cargill and Tyson, two of the nation’s largest meatprocessing companies, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, a recent report from Food and Water Watch Food and Water Watch found the top four processing companies control 83% of the market for beef, 66% of the market for hogs, and 51% of the

“We seem to be going in the wrong direction,” Contente said. “And we have less and less antitrust enforcement. And if there is anything to be done, it should be done right away, whether in the beef, chicken, or pork industry.”

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that this country had more than two million farms last year, down from 2.2 million in 2007 and down drastically from a high of 6.9 million back in 1935.

scholarship award during the opening reception.

The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts (MAC) is a nonprofit facility that supports arts education and enriches the cultural lives of our students, faculty, and community. The MAC is at 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and by appointment.

Please contact the Marks Art Center at (760) 776-7278 or visit them on Instagram @marksartcenter.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES

Recognize and then cultivate your hidden talents and abilities. Your skills are needed by the new era and if offered will be embraced by all groups. With your initiating ideas, you have the ability to help transform how others think. Step out with confidence into the world of humanity. There is an aura of concern and Right Relations and love that can extend from you to others. It simply needs your awareness and a context/ place wherein you can teach. You are of course the leader.

TAURUS

As you become more and more sensitive to personal matters of diet and health you realize you can assist others in the world of healing. This will be a great service to many for few understand the workings of the body and even less how to bring adequate nutrition into daily life. You are the sign of the illumined mind. Therefore, think on what information you can provide others based upon what you have learned. You can better serve the world when you serve first yourself and then all of humanity. Study the effects of alkaline water.

Knowing and acting upon these things allows you freedom and then an unusual leadership. Children especially love you when you’re at play, which then also strengthens your heart and affection for everyone. Can you teach playfulness?

Gardening is an intrinsic and essential skill you possess. You are the nurturer of new life, of the seeds of creation. In the womb of your awareness, things grow and green and bloom and flower. Tend to all those around you in this way from young ones to elders. Tend also to yourself, to your environments, home, family and community. Each sign fosters a gift. Your gift is foundational to life itself. Yours is the lighted house wherein life itself dwells.

Your orderliness and organization, of detail and discrimination are important skills needed by humanity these days. Many of us were not taught these abilities when young. Our parents were working under different energies, needs and purposes. The Virgo skills are subtle yet highly effective if one is to have a sense of empowerment that leads to success in terms of practical realities and daily livingness. Contemplate upon your skills. Radiate them out toward humanity. We will then all learn from you.

BY RISA D’ANGELES

Walking the middle path is so you can “see” and understand the polarities of the two paths. Each is an opportunity. Which is best for you to follow, which has value and leads you to more than a state of happiness (personality). Which leads you to service and joy (Soul path)?

you say or do goes unnoticed.

It is a gift to know how to play, have fun and amusement, understanding that in life there is pleasure (along with and amidst suffering). It is a skill to have a hobby and to choose recreation during times of stress.

It’s good to take a long walk in your neighborhood, get to know its flora and fauna, the animal and plant kingdoms, your neighbors, too, and watch the flow of traffic. It’s also good to make contact with family, friends and relatives, to contemplate and study your relationships with them, making amends if needed, offering forgiveness and a nurturing love. In this way you show others your combined mental and heartfelt ability to make contacts, which always, releases Love and then wisdom. Compassion is one of the tools of a true leader.

The present time offers you a new self-identity and this comes forth when we learn new skills. Learning compassion is a new skill that Librans can begin to cultivate. It is very important for you at this time to create a powerful and dynamic energy that can lead others forward. Humanity needs to learn the art of Right Human Relations. Before the Aquarian teacher can reappear, humanity needs to cultivate Goodwill which becomes Right Relations leading to the process of peace. You understand this. You are to teach this by example.

A crossroad appears, you see two paths; you visualize yourself walking both paths. Then you remember the story of Arjuna and realize you must choose one path or the other and you must do this very soon.

Who Contacts the Attorney?

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Mr. Richardson:

Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its authority regarding certain issues within the development. The association’s attorney did an analysis of our CC&Rs and issued an answer. Since this analysis and resulting letter is of a general nature regarding our association, is it considered attorney-client correspondence and privileged communication with the board only? Do the members have a right to see such clarifying communications, since the attorney was providing this information to the board and the manager, as the association’s attorney. J.H., Manteca.

Kelly: I swear you must have a direct line to our HOA! It seems every week you shed light on issues our board mishandled. During a disastrous

modification of the CC&R/Bylaws, the board refused to give us a redline, have a town hall meeting, or simply identify the changes, so I called the HOA attorney. The board sent out a letter to all owners stating the attorney represented the board and that owners were not allowed to speak to the attorney. What is your definition of the “HOA?” If it is the members AND the board, our board says the attorneys exclusively represent the board. Really appreciate all your insight. J.N., Irvine

Dear J.H. and J.N: The HOA lawyer’s client is the association, not the board or its members. So, opinions are presented to the association, which speaks and acts through its board of directors. The attorney-client privilege is between the association and the attorney, not the members and the attorney. This was recognized in the 2000 appellate decision of Smith v. Laguna Del Sur Villas, which held that the individual members did not

have a right to access the HOA’s attorney opinions. So, individual homeowners cannot force the HOA to share the attorney’s opinions or recommendations.

However, there are times in which the attorney provides opinions clarifying the rights and responsibilities of all homeowners, which opinions may be helpful to everyone to review. In some circumstances, I find myself writing opinions to the board knowing that the board, in its service to its community, plans on sharing my opinions with the membership at large. I do agree that sometimes, even though the board could hold the attorney’s input as confidential, the attorney’s opinions are helpful to the entire community and should be shared.

A similar circumstance happens during governing document rewrite projects, such as in J.N.’s association. During the attorney’s work on creating new governing documents (CC&R’s and bylaws) for the HOA, if the attorney is barred by the board from explaining

Are you making unusual connections with others? Are you seeking a teacher or guide? Are you asking questions of your contacts with others, and are you sensing a closeness with others that is different than before? All social contacts contain an opportunity for radiating Right Human Relations. This creates a magnet in your life and in turn your hopes and wishes and dreams begin to come true. Think on what you do that is benevolent. Have benevolence as your primary goal. Goodwill, too.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN

The world may be honoring you in some form. Honoring how you present yourself, honoring your work or service or how deeply responsible you are. Should someone begin to stand in your shadow or shift the deserving light away from you, pay no attention and step forward into another sunbeam and another ray of light. Always show others your compassion and understanding. You are forming a new identity in the world. One that is providing guidance, direction and leadership to others. Nothing

It is an excellent time to visualize long range plans and agendas, to contact the future through understanding all the qualities of Aquarius (the new era). The future is found and built via the art of visualization, our creative tool. It’s important to listen to what others have to say. Add your voice, too. In planning do not argue, move slowly, tend to all communications. In this way the future flows into the present with appropriate speed and harmony.

PISCES

You have a great ability to plan and to have the needed money and resources. You are often mistakenly seen as someone unable to tend to practical matters. However, you are very able and skillful although your process is different than most. The important issues facing you now are money, resources, gold and silver, precious metals, banking and all things financial. Some Pisces also may need a new car. Ask for help in all endeavors. Be patient with others who don’t understand your ways. Just keep progressing forward.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

them to the members, how could the documents be approved by the members?

The attorney-client privilege protects associations from revealing confidential advice regarding disputes and claims, but at other times the advice is more of a general nature and transparency is helpful to the association and can it helps the community understand legal principles.

There is no bright line rule here. Associations and their counsel should discuss when the advice is helpful to everyone and can be shared.

Also, not everyone should

be able to contact the attorney. Usually, the manager and a designated director are my HOA points of contact– but I prefer to copy the entire board with my advice.

Sincerely, Kelly

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit column questions to kelly@ roattorneys.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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LEO VIRGO

LIBRA SCORPIO

GEMINI

Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents ‘Do Not Remove Label.’

By Desert Star Staff

Palm Springs -Desert Ensemble Theatre will present the world premiere of Do Not Remove Label, a comic suspense thriller by Jerome Elliott Moskowitz set during Hanukkah,1966.

The story revolves around 12-year-old Bobby and his newly widowed mother, Tammy, who are making latkes, preparing to celebrate the holiday. Then, a missing label on the sofa triggers an ill-timed visit from the FBI, and Hannukah is turned upside down. Can the next-door neighbor Cookie Balinsky save the day with rugelach and good cheer?

Moskowitz, DET’s Artistic Director, states: “I am delighted to have the company’s support as I return to my playwriting

roots after a long hiatus. The suspense of the Hanukkah miracle – would the Temple menorah stay lit until they located more oil? – inspired me to write a holiday story filled with intrigue and espionage. But in the spirit of Hanukkah, which was always a time of great joy in our household, I want people to have their suspense mixed with a good dose of laughter.”

Renowned director and actor Michael Pacas joins DET as director for the first time. The award-winning cast includes Yo Younger, Melanie Blue, Shawn Abramowitz, Richard Marlow, and Brayden Gravdahl as Bobby. Do Not Remove Label is the first production of DET’s 12th season of “West Coast Originals,” spotlighting the wealth of playwriting

talent in the Western region.

In 2021, DET moved its theatre space into the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Even with the move and the challenges of the pandemic, DET broke all attendance records and received a recordbreaking 31 Desert Theatre League nominations, Do Not Remove Label will run for two weekends, December 2-4 and December 9-11, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit DesertEnsembleTheatre.org or call (760) 565-2476. DET is located in the Palm Springs Cultural Center at 2300 E. Baristo Rd. in Palm Springs.

5 Common Misconceptions About Prostate Health and BPH

FAMILY FEATURES

health may be an intimidating subject for some men, which can lead to misconceptions about conditions and treatments. Some men may even avoid visiting a doctor because of what they might learn. Breaking this stigma around prostate issues could help prevent complications from conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate.

Prostate

Under a doctor’s care, BPH can be effectively treated; over 14 million men in the U.S. seek treatment every year.1 To help clear up some of the confusion and fear around prostate health, here is a breakdown of five common misconceptions about BPH.

Misconception: BPH is linked to prostate cancer

Is BPH linked to prostate cancer? No. While both conditions affect the prostate gland, BPH is a benign (non-cancerous) condition, and the symptoms can typically be addressed with medications and/or other treatment options.

Misconception: Medication and major surgery are the only types of BPH treatment Men with BPH may have options for treatment beyond medications that may offer relief without the risk of side effects that can come with medications, such as dizziness, headaches, sexual dysfunction2 and, in some men, an increased risk of heart and eye issues.3

Minimally invasive therapies are available for BPH treatment. The UroLift® System is a minimally invasive procedure that has been used by 350,000 men worldwide.4 This procedure lifts and holds enlarged prostate tissue out of the way without cutting to stop blocking the urethra. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia in a physician’s office or ambulatory surgery center, and patients typically return home the same day without a catheter.5-6 For men with BPH, this option may be an alternative to medications and more invasive surgeries like TURP. The procedure is indicated for treating symptoms of an enlarged prostate up to 100cc in men 45 years of age or older. Individual results may vary. Most common side effects are temporary and include pain or burning with urination, blood in urine, pelvic pain, urgent need to urinate or the inability to control the urge.6 Rare side effects, including bleeding and infection, may lead to a serious outcome and require intervention. Speak with your doctor to determine if you may be a candidate.

Misconception: Only seniors have symptoms of BPH Are senior men the only ones who have symptoms of BPH? No. Even men in their forties may experi ence BPH symptoms, so don’t assume you’re too young to talk to your doctor about BPH. If you are diagnosed with BPH, your doctor can discuss treatment options that fit your needs and help you decide on the best approach.

Misconception: BPH-related urination issues will always disrupt a man’s life and sleep A common symptom of BPH is frequent urination.7 This has the potential to disrupt a man’s day-to-day schedule and sleep cycle, but it’s not inevitable. If you have BPH, proper treatment can help improve quality of life and reduce the need for frequent urination, which can make it easier to sleep through the night.8 Yet another great reason to be proactive about BPH diagnosis and treatment!

Misconception: BPH doesn’t affect a man’s bladder health BPH can affect bladder health if it’s left untreated. BPH can be progressive and lead to difficulty in urinating, bladder stones, UTIs and ongoing need for a catheter.9,10

This is another good reason to be proactive and talk to your doctor about prostate health. To learn more about BPH, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, visit UroLift.com.

1. U.S. 2022 estimates based on US Market Model 2022-24 (5-17-22 FINAL), which is in part based on data provided by Symphony Health PatientSource® data. This information is provided as is and Symphony Health makes no representations or warranties of any kind, including with respect to accuracy or completeness.

2. Urology Care Foundation website: https://www. urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/b/benign-prostatichyperplasia-(bph)

3. Chang. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005.

4. Management estimate based on product sales as of April 2022. Data on file Teleflex Interventional Urology. 5. Shore, Can J Urol 2014 6. Roehrborn, J Urol 2013 7. Rosenberg, Int J Clin Pract 2007; Vuichoud, Can J Urol 2015 8. Roehrborn, Can J Urol 2017 9. Tubaro, Drugs Aging 2003 10. Garg, Biol Pharm Bull 2006

Actor Brayden Gravdahl as Bobby and Yo Younger as his mother

Matthew López’s Premiere of “The Inheritance”

ACT 1:

The West Coast premiere of the internationally acclaimed “The Inheritance,” Matthew López’s 6 hour and 25-minute sprawling play, presents Parts 1 and And 2 at two different performances. However, it was given special treatment for a particular audience by presenting it in its entirety. This unforgettable play, on stage at the Geffen Playhouse, was inspired by E.M. Forster’s “Howards End” and personifies the brilliance of a theatrical production. Beginning with Lopez’s tight, fascinating script, Mike Donahue exquisitely directs the principal characters and the rest of the talented ensemble, a Greek chorus watching and reacting to the fascinating unfolding story. This is a penetrating work of art that explores being a 21st-century queer man in New York City postAIDS epidemic and has been dubbed “The most important play of the century.” I have to admit I was a bit concerned about sitting for over three hours, but the riveting first act flew by, and it was hard to believe that three hours and fifteen minutes had elapsed. At the haunting conclusion of Act 1, we walked across the street for a picnic where we were wined, dined, and socialized. I was happily looking forward to Act 2.

The Beginning: As the audience settled into their seats and chatted with each other, the house lights remained on as one by one, the ensemble, consisting of handsome, barefooted young men, slowly entered with IPads and pillows and laid down on designer Jaimie Todd’s raised platform set, becoming engrossed in their computers. It’s a writing class run by Morgan as E.M. Forster (Bill Brochtrup).

The subject is writing a story on “The Men I Loved and Friends Who Died.” In this highly stylized production, the fourth wall is breached throughout the play, with the characters talking directly

to the audience, often using the third-person narrative to explain their lives. First, we meet the Toby Darling character (excellent Juan Castano), a highly flawed but reasonably good writer who has published a book that will be turned into a play. He has been living with his partner, activist Eric (riveting Adam Kanto ), for seven years, and contented, Eric proposes that they marry, but Toby declines, “I don’t love you.” There are bruising exchanges between them, “I hate your fuc… ng play.” Eric’s pivotal character breaks the fourth wall frequently, talking about himself again in the third person narrative. Next, we meet the very handsome Adam, a rich kid living in a luxury apartment and an aspiring actor.

Played by talented Bradley James Tejeda, through a bag mix-up, Adam becomes friends with Toby and Eric. Eventually, he makes his ambition to become an actor known to Eric, who advises him to speak directly to Toby. The young actor auditions and gets the part. To be clear, this is not a linear play, but instead, the action moves back and forth in space and time between the principal actors and the vital ensemble, who are totally involved in the story as it unfolds.

Eric and Toby have been living in a rent-controlled Upper West Side apartment that belonged to Eric’s late grandmother, paying only $575 a month. He is facing eviction as his lease stipulates he can only live there while she’s alive. Eric meets Walter, also well-played by Bill Brochtrup, and they strike up a lovely friendship. His new friend is married to Henry Wilcox (fabulous Tuc Watkins), a restless Republican multimillionaire real estate developer who travels extensively and appears to have little interest in intimacy. He owns a lovely home in upstate New York, and as the narrative progresses, E.M. Forster’s “Howard’s End”

begins to creep into the narrative. Henry has two sons who were basically raised by Walter. We are taken back to the days of the devastating AIDS epidemic and find that Walter secretly used that house as a haven for sick gays who eventually died.

Following the first act break, the ensemble returns on stage as Toby continues flirting with Adam, who removes his clothes. Standing naked, the only thing Toby has to say to him is, “It looks like you bought your

underwear at Costco,” at which point the chorus gasps. The narrative includes a stylized reenactment of sex acts, including one in a Czech bathhouse. Poor Walter dies, but on his deathbed, he scribbles a note leaving the White Plains house to Eric. Tying again into “Howards End,” Henry and his two sons decide it was not really Walter’s intention to bequeath the house to Eric and burn that piece of paper. We soon meet the character of Leo, a sex worker also played by Tejeda, who brilliantly creates two diametrically opposed characterizations. Toby, who is rather desperate for love, hires Leo to have sex with him paying an extra $100 to say “I love you and another $100 to read him a poem. In the meantime, Eric and widower Henry have become good friends, which is slowly growing into a relationship, and eventually, the wealthy Republican proposes marriage to Democrat Eric. The festivities and happiness of the wedding day are temporarily marred by Toby, who makes a drunken appearance.

Lest you think this play is overly “heavy,” as a tribute to López’s skillful writing, this award-winning work, weighty illuminating issues facing gays such as relationships, HIV, drug addiction, homelessness, prejudice, etc., is peppered with amusing irony

and hilarious one-liners. Coupled with Donahue’s spot-on direction, who weaves all the elements together, creating a giant tapestry of multiple stories relating to specific human conditions, there is laughter galore throughout Act 1. Without being a spoiler, I will say that at the end of that act, there’s one of the most powerful visuals of the AIDS epidemic you will ever see.

‘THE INHERITANCE” Gil Cates Theatre

The Geffen Playhouse

10886 Le Conte Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90024

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00pm

Saturday: & Sunday: 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Closing: Sunday, November 27, 2022

Running Time: PART 1: 3 hours and 10 minutes, including two intermissions.

PART 2: 3 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission and a brief pause.

Tickets: $39 - $129 310.208.2028 or www.geffenplayhouse.org

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM

Costume Designer: Sara Ryung Clement

Lighting Designer: Josh Epstein

Sound Designer: Veronika Vorel

Composer: Paul Englishby

L-R: Kasey Mahaffy, Avi Roque, Israel Erron Ford, Jay Donnell, Adam Kantor, and Juan Castano in L-R: Avi Roque and Israel Erron Ford in Matthew López’s The Inheritance ACT 1 at Geffen Playhouse. Directed by Mike Donahue. Photo by Jeff Lorch.

of Covid 19 restrictions.

The Cathedral City Senior Center held its fundraiser, A Night to Remember, on Tuesday, November 1st, at the Aqua Caliente Resort Casino Spa. Nearly 400 guests enjoyed this big party. This was a night for awards and entertainment. Guests came dressed to the nines with sequins and fancy gowns, and some men wore colorful suits, jackets, and shirts. It was a fun night to dress up and meet old friends again after so long because

The event was presented by Steve Tobin, Johnny Krupa, and the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation. Guests were served refreshments and appetizers while listening to the DJ Mod Girl. A lavishly decorated dining area drew guests in for the awards. Gala Emcee was KESQ Anchor Peter Daut. Momentous did a great job with the production. The Gala chair was Sue Townsley.

CEO Geoff Corbin and

COO Vic Ide talked about how the Senior Center started with a few ideas and has become a significant part of Cathedral City seniors. Corbin and Ide announced the Community Impact Award Honorees David Mizener, Arturo Carrillo, Chuck Leachman, and Mickey Fiegelson. These men deserved this award for their hard work and dedication at the Center.

Entertainment was provided by Grammy award winner Jodie Watley. She arrived on stage amid 2

Palm Springs Pride Fest

sequined dancers and a band of three men. Jodie sang a couple songs, and then the guests started dancing. Jodie came out into the crowd and danced with them while singing. The dance floor was packed as Jodie brought that music that made you want to get up and dance.

There were about a dozen live auction items that were highly bid on. Then a raise your paddle brought even more money for the Center. The Cactus Cats group has

grown a lot over a short period and has contributed much. A video was shown that told of the programs at the Center and the services they provide to help seniors.

“A Night to Remember Gala was an evening of friendship, festivity, and fundraising as well as an opportunity for the community to come together supporting the services and programs of the Cathedral City Senior Center,” said Sue Townsley, the Gala’s Chair.

Desert Regional handed out t-shirts while others gave out candy, flower leis, pamphlets, and other items as they walked the parade route.

Water was handed to walkers who walked with such pride.

Politicians even brought friends and signs on golf carts or cars. Churches, schools, local groups, and more were a big part of this parade. So much color with balloons, flowers, fringes, costumes, and more. The Grand Marshall was Rev. Benita Ramsey, and Willie Rhine was the Community Grand Marshall.

Chef Andre Carthen was the

Celebrity Grand Marshall. PFLAG was the National Grand Marshall. The parade theme was the “2022” Festival and Parade - SAY GAY.

Entertainment was also a big part of this Pride Weekend. Entertainment was held at the Arenas Road new downtown park. The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus plus Sheena Wolf, Todrick Hall, Tolliver, Polartripca, and lots more. Bella da Ball hosted the entertainment. In addition, there were book signings and pool parties, to name just a few of the events at this festival.

Cathedral City High School entry. Photo by Pat Krause.

Vic Ide, Conrad Corral, Honorees, Art Carrillo, and David Misener with Robert Durbin Photo by Pat Krause.

Vic Ide, Honorees Mickey Feigleson, and Chuck Leachman with Geoff Corbin Cathedral City High School entry. Photo by Pat Krause.

Roadrunners entry.Photo by Pat Krause.

Story by Pat Krause and Pam Price

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November 23rd, 2022, at 10:00AM the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 03/31/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0153969, in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and executed by Joshua Grossman, a married man as his sole and separate property. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash or cashier’s check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: THE WEST (MAIN) ENTRANCE TO TEMECULA CIVIC CENTER BUILDING , 41000 MAIN STREET, OLD TOWN, TEMECULA CALIFORNIA 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: PARCEL 1. THE WEST ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN. PARCEL 2. THE NORTH 264 FEET OF THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH,, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, all as more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Lots, Desert Hot Springs Area APN 654-270-005 and 654-270-006 If no street address or other common designation is given, then directions for locating the property may be obtained by submitting a written request within ten days from the first publication of this notice to the beneficiary in care of the said trustee at the address shown below. TS#2207-526 (Vacant Lot) APN: 654-270-005 and 654-270-006 Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance ofthe note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $ 412,835.66 including as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was 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 (951) 694-3903 for information regarding the trustee’s sale], using the file number assigned to this case: TS# 2207-526.

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’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (951) 694-3903 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.

Dated: October 24, 2022 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporationdba MASTER FUNDING CO.By: ________________________________Steve Wheeler, President (951) 694-3903 41911 5th St., Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2467, Temecula, CA 92593-2467. Publish November 2, 9, 16, 2022 DSW22-2704

APN: 693-081-007 TS: 107189-CA NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 12/9/2005, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by PHILIP GOWER, A SINGLE MAN as trustor in favor of U.S. FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP. as beneficiary, and was recorded on 12/19/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-1043641, in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family house; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated 4/12/2019, recorded on 4/12/2019, as instrument number 2019-0123896, in the office of Riverside County, California; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Deed of Trust in that the payment due upon the death of the borrower(s) was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 10/6/2022 is$196,303.90; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded 2/22/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-0065722, notice is hereby given that on 11/15/2022 at 3:00 PM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:

Legal Description: LOT 329 OF TRACT 2462 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 45, PAGES 24 TO 33 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Commonly known as: 32381 SAN MIGUELITO DR, THOUSAND PALMS CA 92276 The sale will be held at: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Per the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the estimatedopening bid will be $200,931.30. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, the winning bidders with the exception of the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary’s estimated bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the undersigned Foreclosure Commissioner. Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this saleis $20,093.13. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a depositof $20,093.13 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash.

The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15 day increments for a feeof: $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.

The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale or the breach must be otherwise cured. A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND ANY OUTSTANDING FEES, COSTS, AND INTEREST WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: October 6, 2022 CLEAR RECON CORP Foreclosure Commissioner By: Hamsa Uchi Title: Foreclosure Supervisor 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Phone: (858) 750-7777 Fax No: (858) 412-2705. Publish October 26, November 2, 9, 2022. DSW22-2700 T.S. No.: 22-26982 A.P.N.: 755-150-009/ 755150-008 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant

or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Victor Velazquez A Widower Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 6/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0414887 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 11/16/2022 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and othercharges: $89,947.61 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 88616 AVENUE 76 THERMAL, CA 92274 A.P.N.: 755150-009/ 755-150-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-26982. 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 conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-26982 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 10/17/2022 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888313-1969 Vanessa Pessina, Trustee Sale Specialist. Publish Oct 26. November 2, 9, 2022. DSW22-2692

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By Desert Star Staff

YUCAIPA, Calif. - Since its 2018 opening, the Veterans Resource Center at Crafton Hills College (CHC) has connected veterans with educational services and a place to unwind.

The VRC offers an array of resources for veterans and their dependents to help them transition from military to civilian life in an academic environment. Students using VA educational benefits can drop in to ask about their benefits, study, use the computers, grab a snack from the pantry, or take a break from classwork and watch their favorite movie or television show.

Best of all, the VRC is run by veterans and those with close ties to the veteran community themselves.

Steven Rush, veteran’s services coordinator, knows first-hand how difficult it can be to adjust to civilian life post-service. A Crafton alumnus himself, Rush says he too could have utilized the benefits the VRC now offers

during his college days had the VRC existed. Now that he is coordinating the center, this Army veteran has helped mold the VRC into what it is today – an operation that meets the different needs of student vets and connects them to other campus services and resources.

“Everything can be done here,” said VRC counselor Lisa Mills. “From applying to Crafton, starting VA benefits, support services -- it’s a one-stop shop for our student veterans.”

The VRC connects students with offcampus resources when necessary, Mills added.

“This provides additional support that we may not provide on campus. But, on the other hand, we provide reassurance that if you come [to Crafton], we will take care of you. We’re not going to let you fail.”

On an average morning, VRC staff hustle and bustle by answering calls and emails and catching up with one another.

Gabriella Herrera, dependent of a U.S. Army veteran, is a

CHC student and a work-study staff member at the VRC. She said the study lounge is one of her favorite spots on campus as she studies for a career in emergency medical services.

“And Steve [Rush] also works around my class schedule for working here,” Herrera added.

U.S. Army veteran Aaron Schardein is also a workstudy student at the center.

“I enjoy the VRC because everyone is friendly and supportive - it is peaceful here,” he said.

Although the VRC focuses much of its energy on educational success, it provides something, not all veterans and their dependents have equal access to – comradery. By veterans building a relationship with other vets on campus – and dependents as well – they can lift up and support one another.

“Our veterans benefit from having a place they can come to and freely express the difficulties they endure during the transition from military to

civilian life,” said Rush. “For instance, being conditioned into a very disciplined environment to an uncertain environment can cause frustration.”

Mills agreed.

“The VRC is where veterans can come to let their guard down,” she said. “I also believe that being a non-traditional student, veterans come to Crafton feeling behind in their education. Things are not always going to translate well in the classroom, but they can come here and

see other veterans who are having success.”

The Veterans Resource Center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Access drop-in, virtual sessions, and scheduling appointments at craftonhills.edu/veterans.

To learn more about the VRC or start your Crafton journey, email veteransservices@craftonhills. edu or call 909-389-3396.

From the hors d’oeuvres to the main course and all the way through dessert, creating a full holiday menu doesn’t have to be hard.

The key to a successful feast is focusing on dishes that can please loved ones of all ages and palates, such as a festive salad before the turkey or ham main dish, which can be accompanied by complementary sides like au gratin potatoes. Finally, top off the celebration with a divine dessert featuring classic cranberry flavor.

To find more holiday recipe inspiration, visit Culinary.net.

Start Holiday Celebrations with a Salad

With a bed of tender, leafy green spinach and pops of red cranberries, a salad lends itself perfectly to the colors and flavors of the holiday season. Plus, as a lighter bite ahead of the big meal, it makes for a delicious introduction to festive dinner parties, family

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Dish Up a Divine Holiday Dessert

Give your holiday gatherings a new twist this year with a creamy cranberry delight that’s a cause for celebration all on its own. Smooth, divine taste at the dessert table can be the memorable moment your family craves year after year. This rich, festive Cranberry Cheesecake combines classic flavor with a homemade cranberry compote-infused layer above a crust sweetly made using C&H Light Brown Sugar and graham crackers. Top it all off with fresh and sugared cranberries, rosemary springs and whipped cream for a tempting treat that tastes as good as it looks. To find more sweet eats to celebrate the holidays, visit chsugar.com.

Crust:

To make cranberry compote: In medium saucepan, bring cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice and orange zest to boil. Lower heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until most cranberries burst. Remove from heat. Cool completely at room temperature then transfer to bowl; refrigerate.

To make crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter 8-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.

In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter, brown sugar and salt. Press crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325 F.

To make cheesecake: In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth. Add cane sugar and beat 2-3 minutes. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Add flour, vanilla and salt. Beat 1 minute until incorporated. Add one egg at a time, mixing until incorporated. Add sour cream and mix 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. In medium bowl, mix half of cheesecake batter with 1/2 cup cranberry compote.

Wrap springform pan with aluminum foil and place in large roasting pan. Pour cream cheese and cranberry mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining cream cheese batter. Place roasting pan in oven and add hot water to 1-inch of springform pan. Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until cake looks set in center. Remove from oven and rest 1 hour. Refrigerate in pan overnight.

Decorate cake with fresh and sugared cranberries, rosemary springs and whipped cream.

A Hearty Holiday Side Dish

From appetizers and snacks to the main course, sides and sweets, almost everyone has a favorite holiday dish. However, it’s the pairings and complementary dishes that make festive gettogethers special.

This Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes with Kale and Gruyere is an ideal example of a savory side that goes well with a variety of holiday meals, making it a perfect option for families seeking a versatile recipe to serve with dinner. Rosy-skinned and white-fleshed, Wisconsin Round Red potatoes have a firm, smooth and moist texture, making them well-suited for roasting in this hearty dish.

Visit eatwisconsinpotatoes.com to discover more recipes fit for serving your loved ones.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes with Kale and Gruyere

Recipe courtesy of Wisconsin Potatoes

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cloves garlic, smashed

3 sprigs fresh thyme

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves shallots, diced 4 large kale leaves, finely chopped (discard stems)

2 pounds red potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch

2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated Heat oven to 325 F.

In small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, salt, black pepper, garlic and thyme; stir constantly, until cream starts to bubble, 4-6 minutes. When bubbling, remove from heat and stir until slightly cooled. Let cream sit.

Heat large (12-inch) oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter. When butter melts, add shallots and kale leaves. Saute until kale is tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Turn off burner.

Add sliced potatoes to skillet, fanning over top of kale.

Use slotted spoon to remove garlic and thyme from heavy cream. Pour heavy cream over potatoes.

Cover skillet tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are tender, 75-85 minutes.

Remove skillet from oven and turn on broiler. Discard foil.

Sprinkle gruyere and Parmesan cheeses over potatoes, tucking some cheese between potato slices.

Return skillet to oven and broil until top is golden brown, 5-6 minutes.

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