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‘Have Fun Will Travel’ Nonstop Flights to Sacramento Take Off from Palm Springs International Airport

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, California – Today, Southwest Airlines launched a new year-round nonstop service to Sacramento from Palm Springs International Airport. Southwest announced the twice-daily service to

Sacramento in June with three other routes, Dallas Love Field, Chicago Midway, and Portland.

“We are thrilled Southwest’s flights between Sacramento to Palm Springs have begun,” said Colleen Pace, Visit Greater Palm

Springs Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “The daily year-round service will strengthen the business connection between our destinations, opening up new opportunities to welcome group and leisure visitors

into Greater Palm Springs.”

“Securing nonstop service to Sacramento, which has been a top requested route over the past several years, has been a priority for the community,” said Harry Barrett, Assistant Executive Director

of Aviation. “Not only will the Coachella Valley will receive a great economic benefit with this new service, but our local valley residents now have a quick nonstop flight to visit our state’s capital.”

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First major Second Amendment case could topple gun restrictions

By Eric Ruben Assistant Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University The stakes in one of the most significant Second Amendment cases in U.S. history are high.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, expected by mid-2022, could declare a New York state restriction on carrying concealed handguns in public places unconstitutional.

Such a ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, which include a National Rifle Association affiliate, could loosen gun regulations in many parts of the country.

In my view as a Second Amendment scholar, this

case is also noteworthy in that how the court reaches its conclusion could affect the Second Amendment analysis of all weapons laws in the future.

The court is set to hear oral arguments on Nov. 3.

Long on the books In 1911, after an increase in homicides, New York instituted a handgun permitting system. In 1913, the permitting system was amended to address concealed carrying.

For more than a century, someone seeking to carry a concealed handgun for selfdefense in the state has needed to file a permit application showing that they have what

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‘The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise’

By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles, CA Sixthman, the industry leader in festivals at sea, has teamed up with iconic surf band The Beach Boys on a brand new “Good Vibrations” themed cruise. They are sailing March 25-28, 2022, from Miami, FL, to Nassau, Bahamas. The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise will feature multiple performances by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Temptations, Joe Piscopo, Yacht Rock Revue and many more. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 8th at 2:00 PM EST at www. thebeachboyscruise.com.

Departing from Miami on March 25th, an intimate group of 2,500 music lovers will be able to enjoy daily artisthosted activities and evening performances while traveling aboard the amenity-packed Norwegian Pearl ship. In addition, each cruiser will be able to take a photograph with The Beach Boys and get an autographed commemorative

gift. The land destination includes a port day in beautiful Nassau, the Bahamas, where attendees can enjoy several excursions, beautiful beaches, and island-rich cuisine.

Of the upcoming cruise, co-founder and lead singer of The Beach Boys Mike Love said, “I can’t wait to celebrate 60 years of The Beach Boys’ music on The Good Vibrations Cruise, setting sail this March.

We’re thrilled to be joined by legendary group, The Monkees; Motown greats The Temptations, who will perform their timeless hits; Joe Piscopo, who will share his special brand of humor; Hard Day’s Night, who will do their tribute to The Beatles; as well as The Yacht Rock Revue, Surfrajettes, and special guest, Marc McGrath, who will keep the party going. With unlimited music and activities, it’s going to be an unforgettable vacation, and we’re so excited to share it with friends and fans, old and new.”

Anthony Diaz, CEO of Sixthman, added his excitement about the 2022 event. “We couldn’t be more honored to bring The Beach Boys and their passionate fans together on vacation at sea.

They are true icons and one of the most influential bands of our time. The Good Vibrations Cruise will be an intimate and immersive experience allowing fans and the band to come together with one to

one to create memories that will last a lifetime.” said Diaz.

In addition to gaining access to exclusive performances, fans will be invited to participate in numerous onboard activities, including a live Q&A session with members of The Beach Boys, as well as photo opportunities with their favorite artists. To learn more about The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise visit,

thebeachboyscruise.com Sixthman is proud to participate in Norwegian Cruise Line Sail Safe, the leading health and safety program that allows customers to cruise with the ultimate freedom and confidence. For more information on Sail Safe, visit www.ncl.com/sail-safe.

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An unvaccinated woman pulled from Kidney Transplant waiting list

A Colorado Springs woman was removed from an active kidney transplant waiting list because she is unvaccinated, with the UCHealth hospital system saying it will deny the potentially life-saving procedure to the unvaxxed.

The transplant candidate, Leilani Lutali, said she received a letter from the University of Colorado Hospital informing her that she was “inactivated” on the waiting list for “noncompliance by not receiving the Covid vaccine” and that she had 30 days to get her first shot to return to active status, a local Fox affiliate reported on Wednesday.

“If you decide to refuse Covid vaccination, you will be removed from the kidney transplant list,” the letter continued, as quoted from a copy obtained and shared on Twitter by Colorado state Rep. Tem Geitner.

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You will continue to accrue waiting time, but you will not receive a kidney offer while listed inactive once you complete the Covid vaccination series, will be reactivated on the kidney transplant list pending any other changes in your health condition.

Lutali – whose potential kidney donor is also reportedly unvaccinated – said her life would be “in jeopardy” if she is denied the procedure and has voiced concerns about the vaccine for unspecified religious reasons. She has also argued that it may not have the intended effect due to immunosuppressant drugs that would be administered after the transplant surgery.

“Both from a religious standpoint and from doing some reading, I’m not certain that this is the right way to go,” she told local media.

“The shot’s relatively new,

and as a consumer, I’m not an early adopter. So I wait and see what’s going on.”

I feel like I’m being coerced into not being able to wait and see and that I have to take the shot if I want this life-saving transplant.

Lutali, moreover, said she already contracted the virus last summer and was “almost asymptomatic.” But, she added: “If I… came down with the second case of Covid, it would be minimal,” suggesting she may have some level of natural immunity.

The UCHealth hospital system outlined its vaccination policy in a lengthy statement provided to media outlets on Wednesday, explaining that transplant surgeries are “unique” procedures that carry risks of “serious complications,” up to and including death and that every precaution must be taken to October 8, 2021

avoid adverse outcomes.

“In almost all situations, transplant recipients and living donors at UCHealth are now required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in addition to meeting other health requirements and receiving additional vaccinations,” the hospital said, noting that other transplant centers across the US have adopted the same policies.

The hospital noted that organ recipients face “significant risk” from Covid-19 post-surgery, citing research that found a much higher coronavirus mortality rate among transplant patients.

Nonetheless, State Representative Geitner, a Republican representing El Paso County, tore into UCHealth for the decision, saying on Tuesday: “The understanding is basically… conform to this demand.

Take this Covid vaccine, or otherwise, you will be denied a life-saving procedure.”

Geitner also stated during a Facebook Livestream that

he had contacted the hospital system multiple times, looking to carve out an exception for Lutali’s case in particular.

I’ve had 2-3 exchanges – a few text messages, a couple of phone calls, and a couple of emails – in and around this issue. UCHealth is prepared to do... an exemption to policy or a change in policy or accommodating or anything else.

However, some critics pushed back against the outrage, with one observer noting that vaccines and other life-style related issues regularly factor into transplant decisions, deeming it “standard medical practice.”

“Exclusion criteria for limited organs is standard medical practice. In the case of kidneys, this includes blood type, match level, location, donor-recipient size, smoking, obesity, infection, heart disease & other risks to long-term survival. Nothing new,” Colorado Sun columnist Trish Zornio tweeted.

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is below the national average.

The plaintiffs the law calls “proper cause.”

Robert Nash and Brandon To obtain an unrestricted Koch were denied unrestricted permit, applicants must concealed carry permits “demonstrate a special need for because a judge determined self-protection distinguishable that they did not satisfy New from that of the general York’s proper-cause standard. community,” such as by Instead, Koch was issued showing they are being stalked. a license to carry a concealed New York’s attorneys handgun for self-defense while defend this restrictive approach traveling to and from work. to issuing concealed carry Both plaintiffs’ licenses also permits as an effective means permit them to carry concealed to reduce gun violence. In 2020, handguns for hunting and target there were 43,592 gun deaths practice, and for self-defense in the United States, including in areas not “frequented suicides and homicides. There by the general public.” are also over 80,000 non-fatal Along with the NRA’s New firearm injuries each year.

York affiliate, Nash and Koch New York has some of contend that these limitations the strictest gun laws in the on their ability to carry a country, and its homicide rate concealed handgun violate their right to bear arms. They assert a broad view of the right to carry a handgun, one that extends virtually “whenever and wherever” the need for self-defense might arise.

New York’s law defies that conception of the Second Amendment.

W E E K L Y The Heller ruling’s muted effects In considering Bruen, www.desertstarweekly.com the Supreme Court will EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & focus on the meaning of an important precedent: District MANAGING EDITOR of Columbia v. Heller.

Max Liebermann When the Supreme Court issued its Heller ruling in __________________________ 2008, a 5-4 majority struck OFFICE MANAGER down Washington, D.C.‘s ban on the possession of Mindy Salas handguns in the home. The court held for the first time ART DIRECTOR that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right Dina Rivera to keep and bear arms.

Writing for the majority, CONTRIBUTORS the late Justice Antonin Scalia Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, declared that the “central Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, component” of the Second Amendment was not a “well Pamela Price, Pat Krause, regulated Militia,” but rather “the Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, inherent right of self-defense.”

Theda Kleinhans Reichman But the majority’s decision included cautionary PHOTOGRAPHERS language that lower-court judges have since relied Pat Krause on to uphold gun laws.

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unlimited” and is “not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose,” Scalia wrote. His opinion even contained a list of “presumptively lawful regulatory measures,” such as restrictions on the possession of firearms by felons or bans on carrying them in sensitive places like schools and government buildings.

The NRA and other gun rights supporters have bristled at the general acceptance by judges of the constitutionality of laws restricting firearm use.

That discontent culminated in Bruen.

More and more states have allowed concealed handguns In 1980, most Americans lived in places that either banned concealed carry or had a New York-style “proper cause” permitting regime. An NRA push beginning in the late 1980s loosened public carry laws around the country.

In states where gun rights advocates possess relatively little clout, they hope that Bruen will accomplish through the courts what they have failed to accomplish through the political process.

Today, New York is one of eight states requiring that people seeking to carry concealed handguns have a “proper” or “good” cause.

California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island have similar laws on the books.

If the court strikes down New York’s law, Americans in those states could expect an increase in the number of people legally carrying handguns in their communities.

Anyone who wants to carry a concealed handgun would have an easier time doing so.

A ‘text, history and tradition test’ Bruen could also be a turning point for how judges evaluate all Second Amendment cases – whether they’re about assault weapons, tasers or

felon-in-possession offenses.

Until now, judges have generally assessed whether such restrictions are justified by current public safety concerns.

Many gun rights advocates are asking the Supreme Court to reject that approach. Instead, they want judges to decide cases on the sole basis of history and traditionunless the judiciary’s interpretation of the text of the Second Amendment resolves the issue.

This is known as the “text, history and tradition” test.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh is credited with first articulating this test in a dissent he issued prior to his rise to the Supreme Court.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett all have embraced similar judicial philosophies to some degree.

But there’s a catch: Guns have always been regulated in America.

New York’s regulation has been on the books for over a century and had a legacy that extended back even further.

If the justices abandon a conventional approach for the text, history and tradition test, I would expect a new round of lawsuits over weapons laws that have already survived prior court challenges. Gun rights advocates would likely, for example, sue over restrictions on large-capacity magazines or safe storage requirements

in places where those issues have already been resolved.

This litigation would call on judges to rule on the sole basis of a difficult historical exercise: comparing modern laws addressing modern guns and contemporary gun violence to the laws, practices and weapons of a bygone era.

Trump’s justices may tip the scales The court has three main options.

It could uphold New York’s law. It could strike it down. Or it could find a middle ground, such as issuing a narrow ruling that punts big questions about gun restrictions down the road.

Six of the nine members of the Supreme Court are conservatives. Erin Schaff/ The New York Times via AP Chief Justice John Roberts has steered his colleagues toward narrow rulings before.

But he will hold little sway if the three justices former President Donald Trump appointed team up with Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, the court’s two other conservatives, on a far-reaching majority opinion.

Trump conferred with the NRA before nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Coney Barrett – all of whom received the gun group’s blessing.

The ruling will underscore the significance of their presence on the court.

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service to Sacramento, Southwest now offers nonstop flights to five cities from Palm Springs, including Las Vegas, Oakland, Denver, and Phoenix. In November, which will be their first anniversary at PSP, Southwest will serve eight cities from Palm Springs when they launch flights to Chicago Midway, Dallas Love, and Portland.

For more information about the airlines that serve Palm Springs and the routes they fly, please visit PalmSpringsAirport.com.

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If You’re Tired of Fighting the Squirrels, Feed ’Em

Tips to feed squirrels and birds to create harmony in your backyard

By Desert Star Staff Countless backyards are battlegrounds between die-hard homeowners and squirrels fighting over bird feed. Squirrels need not be an inevitable element of bird feeding; even though keeping squirrels out of bird feeders is an age-old problem, there are ways to thwart these thieves.

One common tactic is stocking feeders with seed squirrels dislike, such as safflower, nyjer, white proso millet and seed infused with capsaicin, a compound derived from hot peppers that makes mammals’ tongues smart. An

option like Cole’s Hot Meats features nutritious sunflower meats infused with fiery habanero chili peppers. They’re a no waste, no mess feed, birds enjoy but squirrels’ dislike.

Some people find squirrels adorable, fascinating to watch and have nothing against them, even allowing them to share seed with birds. The real problem begins when squirrels take their share and then some.

To combat this, consider adding a baffle to your bird feeder on a pole about 5 feet high so squirrels don’t jump over it. Bird feeders on poles can be set in open

spaces where there’s no trees or structures squirrels can jump from onto feeders.

Try a “squirrel-proof” feeder that employs cages, or spring-loaded doors, keeping squirrels at bay. You can then offer food specific to squirrels’ taste preferences away from bird feeders.

Because squirrels are territorial, they’re less likely to go to other locations once they’re accustomed to eating in a designated place.

Establishing a feeding space just for squirrels can satisfy their appetites and keep them out of bird feeders.

You can use an open feeder or scatter feed on the ground for easy access.

Try 100% whole peanuts or Cole’s Critter Munchies, which includes ingredients squirrels love. Another way to help squirrels thrive is to provide access to fresh, clean water.

Squirrels are interesting creatures and worth the watch. Consider these facts: • Squirrels can find food buried beneath 1 foot of snow.

• Squirrels’ front teeth never stop growing.

• Squirrels run zigzag patterns to escape predators.

• Squirrels “fake out” other squirrels and pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential thieves from their hiding places.

• When falling, squirrels use their tails both for balance and as parachutes. Plus, they can jump up to 20 feet and run 20 miles per hour.

• Squirrels can see behind them, but they’re blind at birth.

• When given a mixture of nuts, squirrels sort them by type before burying each variety in a different area.

• Squirrels can rotate their hind feet 180 degrees when descending trees and poles.

• Squirrels are one of the most important animals for helping spread oak trees. They

store acorns in the ground but only recover about 70% of them, allowing forgotten acorns to grow into healthy trees.

As for the birds: In cold weather, it’s important to provide high-quality choices that offer the most fat, nutrients and energy. Look for black oil sunflower, which is rich in oil, attracting birds and providing energy.

Birds also love suet, the solid fat rendered from beef, venison or vegetables, which provides concentrated energy, helping them make it through freezing weather.

Some suet cakes are formulated to attract the largest variety and number of birds as well as specific bird species.

Birds are greatly attracted to the taste of hot and spicy suet cakes, and some even prefer them over non-spicy suet cakes. To attract seed-, fruitand insect-loving songbirds try Nutberry Suet, a unique mix of premium fruits, preferred nuts, nutritious suet kibbles and whole-kernel sunflower meats.

By following squirrel proofing tips and offering food birds and squirrels prefer in separate locations, you’ll see for yourself birds and squirrels can live harmoniously in your backyard while you enjoy watching both species’ entertaining antics. For more information, visit coleswildbird.com.

100yo former camp guard oldest person to be tried in Germany for Nazi-era crimes

By Desert Star Staff A 100-year-old exconcentration camp guard has been put on trial in Germany, making him the oldest person yet to face the country’s docks for Nazi-era atrocities, on suspicion of being complicit in the murders of thousands.

The suspect, Josef S, appeared in court on Thursday, accused of “knowingly and willingly” aiding in the murder of 3,518 prisoners at the Sachsenhausen camp in Oranienburg, north of the German capital, Berlin, between 1942 and 1945.

Allegations stacked against the senior include being complicit in the

“execution by firing squad of Soviet prisoners of war in 1942,” as well as using the highly poisonous gas Zyklon B to murder the camp’s prisoners.

According to a court spokeswoman, the pensioner is not accused of having shot anyone in particular.

Still, while serving as a guard, his knowledge of the slayings means that he contributed to these acts.

His lawyer, Stefan Waterkamp, said that the defendant “will not speak, but will only provide information about his personal situation” at the trial.

Despite the centenarian’s old age, a medical

assessment found that he was partially fit to stand trial, which is expected to last until early January. His appearances at court, however, will be limited to only a few hours per day.

The landmark trial comes shortly after a 96-year-old exNazi secretary went on the run to avoid facing court, only to be found a few hours later.

She was later released from custody in Germany, pending her next court hearing.

On Wednesday,

Germany expanded pension contributions to 6,500 Holocaust survivors, including those who endured the almost 900-day siege of Leningrad during World War II, now St Petersburg, Russia.

Tens of thousands of inmates met their fate in the Sachsenhausen camp due to forced labor, murder, medical experiments, starvation, and disease, before Soviet troops liberated it. More than 200,000 people were

detained there, including Jews, Roma, political opposition, and gay people.

The 2011 trial of former camp guard John Demjanjuk, who was sentenced for aiding and abetting the murders of almost 30,000 people at Poland’s Sobibor death camp, set the precedent that ex-Nazi accomplices will be held accountable for their involvement in crimes, regardless of their age or the significance of their role.

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‘Who broke the Internet?!’

By Desert Star Staff Many of the world’s largest apps and websites, including banks and airlines, faced a cascade of outages all in the space of a few hours, prompting panic among netizens as some demanded to know who “broke” the internet.

While the glitches affected several popular social media platforms – among them Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and SnapChat, other more significant institutions also faced major tech issues on Monday, such as Bank of America, Southwest Airlines, the professional networking site LinkedIn and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, all according to outage tracker DownDetector.

The tracking website noted that the problems at Facebook marked the “largest outage we’ve ever seen on DownDetector” with more

than “10.6 million problem reports from all over the globe,” however the platform, along with the Facebook-owned site Instagram, appears to have come back to life since, having been down for some six hours.

Chat apps such as Zoom and Telegram, and Gmail – among the world’s most heavily trafficked email services – were also reportedly caught up in the internet-wide meltdown. All three have seen a significant surge in use amid the Covid-19 pandemic, driving many firms to transition to more remote work. As a result, Monday’s glitches were sure to cause headaches for countless professionals attempting to work from home, even prompting some to demand to know “who broke the internet.”

Other users offered some novel theories about what might have caused the outages, ranging from

a widespread cyberattack, a covert CIA operation, to the usual scapegoat – the “Russians.”

It remains unclear precisely what caused the widespread outages on Monday. However, a Facebook employee who

declined to be named told NBC the company faced a DNS [Domain Name System] problem, referring to a ‘phone book’-like system used to look up individual websites.

The employee added that there is “no reason at this

College Athletes Could Earn $1.5B This Year

By Desert Star Staff On July 1, the NCAA began allowing college athletes to benefit from their name, image, and likeness — and the payday could help them collectively earn as much as $1.5 billion this year, per endorsement platform Opendorse.

The NIL era got off to a hot start, with Opendorse alone facilitating at least 1,000 deals in the first 24 hours.

• According to sports marketing experts, some of

the top athletes could earn an estimated $6.5 million annually when the NIL market matures.

• The U.S. Department of Education says America’s college sports industry is valued at $14.4 billion, including broadcast rights, merchandise, and ticket sales.

Apparel is a top-rated source of revenue in the the NIL era’s infancy. In July, some players can make five or six figures selling apparel, The Players Trunk cofounder Hunter Pomerantz

point to suspect anything malicious.” Still, the outage nonetheless affected “pretty much everything” at Facebook before the issue was resolved later on Monday evening. The six-hour outage reportedly cost the platform a cool $6 billion.

told Front Office Sports.

Not all college athletes will garner lucrative deals, however. Around 81% of NIL contracts signed since July are valued at less than $100.

The NCAA hopes to introduce federal regulation of NIL to bridge the gap between existing state laws and athletes, believing that a marketplace without a national statute could be harmful by not providing fair competition.

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Calls to Reconsider Police in Schools After Teen Shot by Officer Likely to Die

By Suzanne Potter/PNS LONG BEACH, Calif. Mona Rodriguez, the teen mom shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach, is brain dead and is expected to be taken off life support.

The officer, who fired at the car after Rodriguez fled the scene of a fight, is on administrative leave - but the incident has reignited debate over the role of police in schools.

Nate Balis is the director of the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which sponsored a new report from the Sentencing Project on the so-called school-to-prison pipeline.

He recommended that districts pivot toward restorative justice and counseling - so students who misbehave get help rather than get arrested.

“Instead of school being a place where young people grow,” said Balis, “young people who get in trouble are pulled away from school rather than www.desertstarweekly.com

engaged in school and end up in the juvenile justice system. “ Supporters of School Resource Officer programs point to the many examples where school resource officers have protected students from harm. But Balis argued that schools should use some of the extra pandemic funding to revamp their approach to discipline - making it less punitive and more preventive.

Dieter Crawford is the chairperson of community outreach for the Palm Springs Unified School District African American parent advisory council - where the school district is considering reductions to the School Resource Officer program.

“When we did the 2017 youth risk behavior survey,” said Crawford, “trust with the police for Hispanic kids was 27% versus 37% for African American youth and 78% for White youth.”

Becky Margiotta is a member of the police advisory

commission in Claremont, a city also re-evaluating the SRO program. She said the advisory committee pored over dozens of studies on police on campus.

“There wasn’t a single one that demonstrated the effectiveness of an SRO program for reducing or October 8, 2021

preventing crime,” said Margiotta. “But there is evidence that SRO programs disparately criminalize Black and Brown students.”

In the wake of the protests after the death of George Floyd in 2020, school districts in San Jose, San Francisco

and Oakland voted to remove police officers from campus.

Disclosure: Annie E Casey Foundation contributes to our fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Education, Juvenile Justice, Welfare Reform.

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Christopher James Schallert, 73030 el Paseo #103, Cathedral City, CA 92234 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: same As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or deliv-ered to the buyer are: none The names and business addresses of the buyer are: Ciro’s Italian Restaurant, Inc., P.O. Box 1165, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment and are located at: 73030 El Paseo #103, Palm Desert, CA 92260 The business name used by the seller at that location is: El Paseo Grill.

The anticipated date of the bulk sale is October 27, 2021 at the office of Chicago Title Company, 364 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262. This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is Robin Worman, Chicago Title Company, 364 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, and the last date for filing claims shall be October 26, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below. Date: 9/17/21 Ciro’s Italian Restaurant, Inc. /S/ BY: Richard Ronald Hare, President 10/8/21 CNS-3518592# DESERT STAR WEEKLY DSW21-5185 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs.

6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 7102115208 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 7102117009 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business addresses of the seller are: 68-444 Perez, Inc. 68444 Perez Road Cathedral City, CA 92234. The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: same as above. As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: none. The names and business addresses of the buyer are: Sabreen at 68444 Perez Road. Inc. 19 Park Mirage Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture Fixtures and Equipment and are located at: 68444 Perez Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The business name used by the seller at that location is: Show Girls. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 10/27/21 at the office of Chicago Title Company, 364 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is Robin Worman, Chicago Title Company, 364 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, and the last date for filing claims shall be 10/26/21, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below. Dated: 9-27-21 Sabreen at 68444 Perez Road, Inc. S/ By: Sahar Shawkat, President 10/8/21 CNS-3519375# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5186 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs.

6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 7102115208 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business addresses of the seller are: Carol Jean Schallert and

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOLA ALINE SKUSE CASE NO. PRIN2101124 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LOLA ALINE SKUSE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MATTHEW JOSEPH SKUSE in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MATTHEW JOSEPH SKUSE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/29/21 at 8:45AM in Dept.

PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 Notice of Telephonic Hearing Department PS3 Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-306-3065, enter meeting number: 289100160. Or join by URL: https://riversidecourts. webex.com/meet/paldeptps3webex. Go to court’s website under Probate Division to locate your calendar matter number (01, 02, etc.) and name yourself before joining the hearing as: ex. “02 Atty Smith” or “02 Betty Jones”. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from

CIUDAD DE DESERT HOT SPRINGS AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL, AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Y DETERMINACIÓN AMBIENTAL POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que la COMISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs llevará a cabo una reunión especial para realizar una audiencia pública para considerar que la Comisión de Planificación haga una recomendación al Concejo Municipal para 1) Encontrar el Proyecto, el Elemento de Vivienda para el 6th Ciclo Exento de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California; 2) Adoptar el Elemento de Vivienda para el 6th Ciclo (2021-2029), 3) Indique al personal que proporcione el Elemento de Vivienda para el 6th Ciclo al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (“HCD”) para su Revisión de 90 días. Fecha: Miercoles, 20 de Octubre de 2021 Tiempo: 6:00 P.M. (o tan pronto como se escuche el asunto) Localización: En persona y vía videoconferencia (Zoom) El acceso a la reunión de zoom estará disponible con la agenda publicada La ley estatal requiere que las ciudades actualicen su Elemento de Vivienda del Plan General. El Elemento de vivienda propuesto para el sexto ciclo (2021-2029) (“Elemento de vivienda”) es parte del Plan General de la Ciudad y proporciona un plan para abordar las necesidades de vivienda durante los próximos ocho años. El elemento de vivienda se ha desarrollado para cumplir con los requisitos legales del estado de California, incluida la necesidad de planificar la participación de la ciudad en la evaluación regional de necesidades de vivienda (RHNA). El Proyecto está exemto de las regulaciones de CEQA 14 Cal. Código. Sección Regs15061 (b) (3) porque se puede ver con certeza que no hay posibilidad de que el Proyecto pueda tener un efecto significativo en el medio ambiente como se establece en la Sección 21080.17 del Código de Recursos Públicos ”. El Proyecto está además exento de conformidad con 14 Cal. Código. Regs Sección 15162 (a) de las Directrices CEQA. Además, en la medida en que se realicen las determinaciones de las necesidades regionales de vivienda, el Proyecto está además exento de las pautas de la CEQA14 Cal. Código. Sección Regs15283, que establece, “CEQA no se aplica a las determinaciones de necesidades de vivienda regionales realizadas por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario, un consejo de gobiernos o una ciudad o condado de conformidad con la Sección 65584 del Código de Gobierno “. El plan preliminar del Elemento de Vivienda está disponible para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad en: https://www. cityofdhs.org/public-hearing-notices y en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 11999 Palm Drive en la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs. LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS PUEDEN ser escuchado o se pueden enviar comentarios por escrito antes de la (s) Audiencia (s) Pública (s). Los comentarios escritos formarán parte del registro público. Si impugna este asunto en la corte, es posible que se limite a plantear solo aquellos asuntos que usted u otra persona planteó en la audiencia pública descrita en este aviso, o en la correspondencia escrita entregada a la Ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, en o antes de, el audiencia pública. La Audiencia Pública se llevará a cabo de la siguiente manera: En conformidad con las Órdenes Ejecutivas N-25-20 emitidas por el Gobernador de California Newsom el 4 de Marzo de 2020 y N-29-20 emitidas el 18 de Marzo de 2020, la Audiencia Pública se llevará a cabo de forma remota a través de Zoom y se transmitirá en vivo en el sitio web de la Ciudad y YouTube. canal. El acceso a la reunión de zoom estará disponible con la agenda publicada. De conformidad con las Órdenes Ejecutivas, y para garantizar la salud y seguridad del público limitando el contacto humano que podría propagar el virus COVID-19, la Cámara del Consejo no estará abierta para la reunión. El Ayuntamiento y el personal participarán virtualmente a través de la plataforma Zoom. Toda la información sobre el proyecto propuesto está disponible para revisión pública con cita previa en el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, 11999 Palm Drive, durante el horario comercial habitual (de lunes a jueves, de 7:00 A.M. A 6:00 P.M.). PREGUNTAS Y CONSULTAS con respecto a este asunto o para revisar la información del proyecto descrito anteriormente: Persona de contacto: Juan Carrillo Dirección de envio: Teléfono: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 250 Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario Correo electrónico: Jcarrillo@cityofdhs.org 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA): De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al (760) 329-6411 o por correo electrónico al jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. La notificación al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión programada permitirá a la Ciudad hacer ajustes razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad. Publish October 8, 2021. DSW21-5188 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Special Meeting to hold a Public Hearing to consider that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council to 1) Find the Project the Housing Element for the 6th Cycle Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; 2) Adopt the Housing Element for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029), 3) Direct Staff to provide the Housing Element for the 6th Cycle to the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for Its 90-day Review. Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) Location: In person and via video-conference (Zoom) Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda State law requires cities to update their General Plan Housing Element. The proposed Housing Element for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) (“Housing Element”) is part of the City’s General Plan and provides a plan for addressing housing needs over the next eight years.

The Housing Element has been developed to meet the State of California’s legal requirements, including the need to plan for the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The Project is exempt from the CEQA Guidelines 14 Cal. Code. Regs Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code.” The Project is further exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code. Regs Section 15162(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Further, to the extent the Regional Housing Needs determinations are made, the Project is further exempt from the CEQA guidelines14 Cal. Code. Regs Section 15283, which provides, “CEQA does not apply to regional housing needs determinations made by the Department of Housing and Community Development, a council of governments, or a city or county pursuant to Section 65584 of the Government Code.” The draft Housing Element is available for review on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofdhs.org/public-hearing-notices and at City Hall located at 11999 Palm Drive in the City of Desert Hot Springs. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s).

Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020, and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the Public Hearing will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s website and YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating virtually via the Zoom platform. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the abovedescribed project: Contact Person: Juan Carrillo Mailing Address: Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 250 Community Development Department Email: Jcarrillo@cityofdhs.org11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 8, 2021 DSW21-5187

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the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner GILBERT M. GUTIERREZ - SBN 71060 LAW OFFICES OF GILBERT M. GUTIERREZ 4110 BROCKTON AVENUE RIVERSIDE CA 92501 10/8, 10/13, 10/15/21 CNS3518805# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5184 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERALD WILLIAM SKUSE CASE NO. PRIN2101130 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GERALD WILLIAM SKUSE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MATTHEW JOSEPH SKUSE in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MATTHEW JOSEPH SKUSE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/29/21 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 Notice of Telephonic Hearing Department PS3 Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-3063065, enter meeting number: 289100160. Or, join

by URL: https://riversidecourts.webex.com/meet/ paldeptps3webex. Go to court’s website under Probate Division to locate your calendar matter number (01, 02, etc.) and name yourself before joining the hearing as: ex. “02 Atty Smith” or “02 Betty Jones”. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner GILBERT M. GUTIERREZ - SBN 71060 LAW OFFICES OF GILBERT M. GUTIERREZ 4110 BROCKTON AVENUE RIVERSIDE CA 92501 10/8, 10/13, 10/15/21 CNS3518810# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5183 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELLEN LOUISE CATRON CASE NO. PRIN2101299 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELLEN LOUISE CATRON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HEATHER EBERLINE in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HEATHER EBERLINE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/09/21 at 8:45AM in Dept.

PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing Department PS3 Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-306-3065, enter meeting number: 289100160. Or, join by URL: https://riversidecourts. webex.com/meet/paldeptps3webex. Go to court’s website under Probate Division to locate your calendar matter number (01, 02, etc.) and name yourself before joining the hearing as: ex. “02 Atty Smith” or “02 Betty Jones”. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON, ESQ. SBN 173521, LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON 180 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE GLENDORA CA 91741 10/6, 10/8, 10/13/21 CNS-3517358# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-2419 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. CVPS 2103465, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

NINA SHINE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: NINA SHINE to Proposed Name: CHRISTINA HEMPHILL. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: December 8, 2021, Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. To appear by telephone dial (213) 306-3065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free), when prompted enter: Meeting Number: 283-831-553 #, Access Code: # (no number after the #). The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 4 & 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: July 13, 2021, Judge of the Superior Court, DSW21-5172 Publish September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SAVAUGHNI, 27503 GOODHOPE DR, MENIFEE, CA 92685. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SAVAUGHNI LLC, 27503 GOODHOPE DR, MENIFEE, CA 92685/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: JAMIE MAHOOD, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on SEPTEMBER 28, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202113596. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW21-5180 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VITO’S EQUIPMENT RENTAL, 460 WATER AVE, PERRIS, CA 92571. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: OSVALDO GERARDO HERRERA, 15039 SPRUCE ST, HESPERIA, CA 92345/CA. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9 21 21. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed: OSVALDO G. HERRERA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202113226. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW21-5177 September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2021 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BAJA CALIFORNIA; BAJA CALIFORNIA TRUCKING, 49890 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE, CABAZON, CA 92230. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CARLOS ALFREDO MAYA, 49890 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE, CABAZON, CA 92230. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed: CARLOS ALFREDO MAYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 27, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202110380. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW21-5128 JULY .30, AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 2021, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2021 APN: 624-060-014 TS No: CA08000380-20-1 TO No: 200500277-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 12, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 19, 2021 at 09:00 AM, In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 18, 2006 as Instrument No. 20060764967, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed

by MAXINE GUTTENTAG, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 74396 ANGELS CAMP ROAD, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $220,162.20 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. 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

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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 ServiceLink Auction at 1-866-539-4173 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address servicelinkauction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000380-20-1. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 servicelinkauction.com, or visit this internet website servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000380-201 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: October 4, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000380-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT servicelinkauction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: ServiceLink Auction at 1-866-539-4173 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 77913, Pub Dates: 10/8/2021, 10/15/2021, 10/22/2021, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5182 T.S. No. 090887-CA APN: 778-403-004 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/16/2016.

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 12/1/2021 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/18/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0065188 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: STEVE RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 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 ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 53890 CALLE SANBORN, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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: $254,091.01 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 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) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 090887-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. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 090887-CA 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

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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.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish September 24, October 1, 8, 2021. DSW21-5176 APN: 603-560-005-3 TS No: CA07001313-19-1 TO No: 191190568-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 8, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 3, 2021 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #111, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 8, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0080572, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JOHANNA ALARCON, A SINGLE WOMAN AND KRISTAL ALEACIM RO-

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DRIGUEZ VILLANUEVA, A SINGLE WOMAN AND MAURICIA M. ALARCON,A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 49746 REDONDO PONIENTE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $360,057.94 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this

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figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. 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

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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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001313-19-1.

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 Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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

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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 www.Auction.com, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction. com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001313-19-1 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: August 26, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001313-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 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 76080, Pub Dates: 9/24/2021, 10/1/2021, 10/8/2021, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5165

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize vaccine for children aged 5-11

By Desert Star Staff US drugmaker Pfizer is seeking an Emergency Use Authorization to allow its Covid-19 vaccine to be given to children aged between five and 11. The shot has already been authorized for kids over 12.

Pfizer announced on Thursday that it had submitted a request for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several weeks after it began submitting trial data from five- to 11-yearolds to the US regulator.

Should the FDA grant Pfizer’s request, the pharma firm’s vaccine would be the first Covid-19 shot authorized for children so young. Pfizer’s two-shot regimen has already been given a EUA for children aged 12 to 15 and is fully approved for anyone over 16.

The FDA could issue an authorization by the end of this month. Then, in September, White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci

told MSNBC, “We could start vaccinating children, hopefully before the end of October.”

However, the FDA will need to consider whether Pfizer’s data makes a clear enough case for pediatric vaccination and what dosage would be appropriate for kids so young. The FDA does not always march in lockstep with the Biden administration, and even within the agency, there is sometimes dissent. Last month, an FDA panel voted overwhelmingly against rolling out Pfizer’s jab booster shots to American adults, shutting down President Joe Biden’s promise to make these boosters available by September 20.

The FDA ended up approving booster shots for older adults and those at heightened risk of Covid-19 – which, according to the agency, includes teachers and healthcare workers.

With the FDA set to decide in the coming weeks, schoolchildren in certain areas

will face mandatory vaccination if the agency greenlights Pfizer’s application. Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a mandate requiring all eligible grade school kids to be vaccinated against Covid-19. At present, the order only applies to children over 11 but would

affect kids as young as five if the FDA sides with Pfizer and grants the authorization.

Children are far less likely to suffer from severe illness or death as a result of Covid-19.

For example, fewer than 500 children under 18 have died of the coronavirus in the US since the pandemic began,

accounting for 0.07% of all Covid-19 deaths, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the UK, researchers recently found that a child’s chance of dying from Covid-19 is somewhere around one in 500,000.

Public-Service Workers Rejoice as Feds Forgive Student Debt

By Suzanne Potter SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- Hundreds of thousands of teachers, nurses, social workers, military officers and others in public service can breathe a sigh of relief tonight as the Biden administration announced significant reforms to the public-service loan forgiveness program.

Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education, said the program would be streamlined to qualify about 550,000 more people.

“In 2007, Congress made a pledge to forgive loans if you serve the community for ten years, and we’re going to make that right,” Cardona remarked.

The program is supposed to pay off remaining loans for people who have made payments for ten years while working in a qualifying profession, but you had to have a specific type of loan.

Now, people can get a waiver and count payments on other types of student loans toward the forgiveness program.

Merrie Wolf, a longtime math teacher from Tulsa, was told after a decade of payments that she would have to convert to a different type of loan and start the clock all over again.

“The student-loan process has been a nightmare, to say the least,” Wolf asserted. “I was led to believe a whole ten years that I was headed toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.”

According to the Institute for College Access and Success, in 2018-19, the most recent year from which data is available, 48% of California college graduates had student loan debt, with an average debt load of more than $21,000.

Jesse Yedinak Gray, research director and assistant

professor at Brown University School of Public Health, said the changes are a light at the end of the tunnel after years of crushing debt.

“It’s a lot of money that

you don’t get to use to save for retirement, or save for, say, my son’s education either,” Gray pointed out. “It’s ending up costing so much more than I ever thought it would.”

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Twitter feature to warn users conversations could become ‘heated or intense.’

By Desert Star Staff A new Twitter feature will warn users that controversial conversations on the platform could become “intense” if they join in and remember that there’s a human behind every post.

“Ever want to know the vibe of a conversation before you join in? We’re testing prompts on Android and iOS that give you a heads up if the convo you’re about to enter could get heated or intense,” Twitter revealed on Wednesday, explaining that the new feature was an attempt to “better support healthy conversation.”

The warnings are seemingly set to display if the site’s algorithms decide that a post appears controversial — and Twitter said that it “may consider the Tweet topic and the relationship between the Tweet author

and replier” when deciding how to trigger its notices.

If Twitter does deem a post to be sufficiently controversial, it will advise, “Heads up: Conversations like this can be intense.” The new warnings will also encourage users to “look out for each other” and “remember the human” behind each post, reminding those who feel strongly about a topic that “diverse perspectives have value.”

Twitter is notorious for overly-heated discussions on controversial topics. While some users applauded the site’s initiative, others questioned how useful such a feature could be when nearly every conversation has the potential to turn fiery.

The point was demonstrated by one user who noted that even a simple post about corn dogs could get intense on the internet, to

which another user jokingly replied: “Corn dogs suck.”

Thanks, we hate it,” reacted another user, while another person commented, “I like twitter’s flimsy attempts to pretend the site’s purpose isn’t just to yell at people.”

Others expressed

skepticism over whether Twitter would be “capable of assessing the vibe of a conversation” and argued that if the poster wanted to “know the vibe of a conversation before joining in,” they could just read the conversation so far.

In a follow-up tweet, Twitter

admitted that the feature was still in early testing and “we may not get it right every time.”

Twitter has already begun testing the feature, as some users noticed it in action on Thursday, attached to a tweet about Texas’ controversial new abortion law.

3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community

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cts of kindness, big and small, have the ability to change the world, one community at a time. After more than a year of isolation for many people across the country, now is the perfect time to do good and build unity in your area.

According to a national survey from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, more than 1 in 3 Americans (36%) faced “serious loneliness” during the pandemic, including more than 60% of young adults.

You can help those craving a sense of connection with a few tips from SECU Maryland. The largest chartered credit union in the state continues to strengthen and enrich the lives of neighbors and communities, in this case aiming to inspire 70,000 acts of kindness nationwide.

Use Your Voice

Words have power, and you can leverage yours to uplift, support and offer love. n Thank a teacher for making a difference in your life or your children’s. n Send a “thank you” card to your local fire station or police department. n Decorate your children’s bedroom doors with paper leaves, each featuring a reason you love them. n Leave a positive online review for a company, business or organization in your community. n Write an uplifting text message to five friends whom you haven’t spoken to recently.

Cultivate Gratitude

There are many benefits of showing gratitude to those around you, both for your friends and family and for you. Start by focusing internally; begin writing in a gratitude journal, jotting down three things you’re thankful for each day before going to bed. Continue by reflecting on each day with your partner or family at mealtime, celebrating the moments that brought a smile to your face. Finally, show your gratitude to those all around you by saying “thank you” at every opportunity for the big things and small ones.

Get Active

Kindness Connects

Take making a difference in your community to the next level by getting active with the organizations and associations that mean the most to you, starting at home. n Complete chores you know your partner or family members don’t like doing. n Donate old towels and blankets to a local animal shelter. n Surprise a neighbor with freshly baked goodies. n Take used books to a local library. n Put your phone away while enjoying the company of others and focus on being present. n Start a piggy bank for a cause in need of funding. n Volunteer for a nonprofit that’s close to your heart. n Surprise someone behind you in the drive-thru line by paying for his or her order. n Leave an extra tip at your favorite restaurant or for your grocery delivery person.

No matter the size of the act, random acts of kindness can leave a large and lasting impact. Instilling kindness in your children can be as simple as encouraging them to take part in simple (and fun) activities like these: Sidewalk chalk: Inspire creativity in your little artist by using sidewalk chalk to write uplifting messages or draw colorful images in your neighborhood.

Wildflower seeds: Sprinkle wildflower seeds along your next walk to add pops of color for others to enjoy.

Notecards: Pick an uplifting design for your child to share his or her thanks with a teacher, send a sweet note to a friend or family member or write an inspiring message to mail to a child in need.

Cookie dough: For a delicious way to put a smile on someone else’s face, choose your favorite cookie dough and bake a sweet treat to surprise a neighbor or family member.

Find more ways to inspire acts of kindness, give back to your community and support your neighborhood at secukindness.org.

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