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CA Skies Turn Orange By Desert Star Staff California residents fear impending doom as wildfire smoke has shifted the skies to an ominous orange hue across the Bay Area hundreds of miles away. The wildfire smoke turned the skies a yellowish hue on Tuesday, but the skies
have since turned noticeably darker in color, shifting to an eerie orange worthy of a dystopian sci-fi thriller. Particles in the air are refracting sunlight, scattering the shorter wavelengths of blue and green light, allowing red and yellow to pass through,
causing the orange glow. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain said that too dense and tall plumes of smoke from the surrounding wildfires were “almost completely blocking out the sun” while generating”nocturnal pyrocumulonimbus clouds”
or fire thunderstorms. Swain postulated that a hitherto unseen “smoke cyclone” may also be forming over the area. Falling ash was reported in some areas. The fire smoke drifts higher in the air before appearing over the Bay Area, allowing colder marine air
to float in, sparing residents from choking on toxic fumes but generating some truly ominous conditions. The Bay Area has experienced 25 straight days of “Spare the Air” alerts, the most extended period of Continues on Page 2
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Diabetes and heart disease are two preexisting medical conditions that researchers believe contribute to elevated risk of severe complications from COVID-19. In fact, patients with two or more pre-existing conditions have 4.5 times greater risk of needing treatment at a hospital if they contract COVID-19, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How Diabetes Affects Heart Health If you have diabetes, your body either makes too much or not enough insulin, which results in too much glucose
in your bloodstream. Over time, high blood glucose levels can increase damage to your organs, including your heart, brain and kidneys. Diabetes is associated with a buildup of plaque that can clog arteries, so the longer you live with type 2 diabetes, the higher your cardiovascular risk. At least one-third of people with heart failure have diabetes, and heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of heart attacks, heart failure, strokes and disability for people living with type 2 diabetes. Managing high blood
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So. Asian Americans Speak Against Caste Oppression in U.S. By Thenmozi Soundararajan SACRAMENTO, Calif. -As a summer of protests over racial discrimination comes to a close, South Asian groups are fighting to recognize a similar phenomenon: discrimination based on caste. Caste apartheid is a centuries-old system of oppression common in India and surrounding regions that divides people into five categories ranging from the favored Brahmin caste down to the Dalits, formerly known as untouchables. Thenmozi Soundararajan, executive director and founder of the Dalit civilrights group Equality Labs, recently published an oped in Yes! Magazine on the hatred that affects five million South Asian Americans. “We have been seeing many people in casteoppressed communities struggling with violence and discrimination and slurs. And
we left behind our homeland to escape caste apartheid, and so to see it rear its ugly head here is intolerable and also against the law,” Soundararajan said. In June, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing launched a civil-rights case, alleging that Cisco failed to protect a Dalit employee who suffered slurs and lost promotions when his caste status became known. A study on caste discrimination commissioned by Equality Labs found that here in the U.S., one in four Dalits has suffered physical violence. One in three has encountered discrimination in school, and two out of three have felt it. Soundararajan said it’s time for caste to be recognized as a protected civil-rights category within companies and at the local, state, and federal levels. “This is a very significant moment in this new terrain of
Groups projected their support for survivors of caste-based violence on the Brooklyn Bridge in 2015. (Thenmozi Soundararajan) civil rights because we see caste-oppressed Americans all across the United States asking for protections,” Soundararajan said. Advocates also call on Senator and vice-presidential
candidate Kamala Harris, who is from the Brahmin caste, to denounce castebased discrimination. This story was produced with original reporting from Thenmozi Soundararajan
for Yes! Media. (https:// www.yesmagazine.org) Disclosure: YES! Media contributes to our fund for reporting on Human Rights/ Racial Justice, Native American Issues, and Social Justice.
Congressman Launches Bipartisan Coalition to Defend Democracy
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., urges Congress to fight bipartisanship and bring civility back to Washington. (Adobe Stock) By Desert Star Staff Addressing fears partisanship undermines people’s trust in democracy,
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, D-Md., launched a campaign this week that aims to build a cross-party
coalition to defend America’s democratic institutions. Three current and former Republican congresspeople joined Democrat Raskin in an online event that stressed the need for political parties to unite to fight what they see as President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric amid a pandemic and racial- and social-justice protests. Raskin said Trump has personally attacked mail-in ballots, freedom of the press, and the military’s integrity. He said the November election is one that will decide whether we’re upholding these cornerstones of democracy for the future. “What an election,” Raskin said. “What a time we’re in. You know everything is on the ballot right now. Civility is on
the ballot. Decency is on the ballot. Respect for other people, respect even for the people who wear the United States of America’s uniform and service abroad is on the ballot.” He urged Congress and voters to rise above partisanship and cited Abraham Lincoln’s idea that passion must not break the bonds of affection that hold Americans together. Raskin also noted that the alternative to multipleparty cooperation is a oneparty state such as Russia, where one leader dictates. Mickey Edwards, a former Oklahoma Republican Congressman, warned the GOP today is veering in that direction. “There was a time when the Republican Party believed in government, believed in having limits on it, believed
in watching out for people, in being inclusive,” Edwards said. “And now what we have in the Republican Party is more of a cult. I don’t know if we can get back to that.” In a new Pew Charitable Trusts report, slightly more than half of the adults say it is essential the tone of political debate is respectful, down from 61% two years ago. It also reveals that many Americans agree on the importance of several democratic principles. But in the past two years, a gap has grown wider between that group and Americans who say the U.S. is doing well in living up to those principles. ---The Carnegie Corporation of New York provided support for this reporting.
CA Skies Turn Orange Continued from Page 1 unhealthy air quality on record, almost doubling the previous record of 14 consecutive days during the 2018 Camp Fire. Ralph Borrmann, a spokesman for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, has warned residents that these skies may linger for some time, as “Not a lot of change is expected” in atmospheric conditions in the short term. The Creek Fire and the North Complex Fire are burning more than 200 miles away while Oregon is witnessing similar apocalyptic skies. At least three people have been killed, 12 are feared
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missing, and hundreds are evacuated in the state’s latest escalation of wildfire activity. The state has been scorched by increasingly intense wildfires for several years, compounding the problem annually, exacerbated by frequent droughts. Wildfires caused by a record heatwave are raging through California, burning properties, injuring residents, and prompting massive evacuations. The flames even temporarily trapped children in a summer camp, officials said. The blaze, which started earlier in July, initially affected Santa Barbara county. It then “completely out of control,” spread to California’s State county fire Captain Dave Route, Highway 154, and got Zaniboni said, as cited by AP. September 11, 2020
The wildfires temporarily summer camp, Zaniboni said, trapped at least 90 children and adding that later the campers some 50 councilors at a local had been safely evacuated. www.desertstarweekly.com
Polycystic Kidney Disease: Is It Hiding in Your Genes?
By Desert Star Staff Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys and for those affected by this condition, nearly 50% will experience End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by age 60. According to the National Kidney Foundation, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) accounts for as many as 90% of all polycystic kidney disease cases. Dr. Charlotte JonesBurton of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. offers the following insights into the condition: The most common
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inherited kidney disorder ADPKD, the most common form of PKD, is a genetic kidney disease that leads to cyst formation and kidney growth. Additionally, ADPKD is the most common inherited renal disease/kidney disorder and according to recent data, affects as many as 140,000 Americans. Overall, ADPKD is the fourth leading cause of ESRD. ADPKD is a progressive condition and may eventually lead to kidney failure requiring some form of renal replacement therapy, either dialysis or kidney transplant. While ADPKD is considered a rare disease and is relatively unknown to most people, it’s unfortunately all too common in families impacted by the condition. Children of parents with ADPKD have a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. This is a sobering statistic, however, a critical first step for people with a family history of chronic kidney disease or ADPKD is to discuss the condition with relatives and a kidney care specialist as early as possible. However, not all cases of ADPKD are inherited, in approximately 5%‒10% of patients with ADPKD, no family history can be documented, suggesting spontaneous mutations. How ADPKD is diagnosed Typically, ADPKD is
diagnosed by ultrasound, however, a computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be conducted. Genetic testing may also be used for people with inconclusive imaging results, those with no family history of the condition, those who want to determine if they can pass the gene on to their children, and for diagnosis of possible kidney donors. Using the latest technologies, physicians can now identify ADPKD patients at risk for rapid progression of kidney function decline as well as estimate how quickly someone with ADPKD is likely to progress based on the size of his or her kidneys. Although disease progression can be highly variable, even among family members, it’s important
to confirm diagnosis early on, as patients with rapidly progressing ADPKD reach ESRD at a younger age.
stones, infected or bleeding cysts, abdominal bloating/ discomfort and chronic pain. Educational resources, such as www.PKDInfo.com, Management strategies can help people have an Since ADPKD worsens informed conversation with with time, early diagnosis a doctor about ADPKD. The and treatment is critical. website provides the latest While signs and symptoms information for understanding of ADPKD often develop the disease and learning more between the ages of 30 about developing an effective and 40, individuals with a management strategy, such history of kidney diseases – as maintaining a healthy diet, especially if they know ADPKD staying physically active, is in their family – shouldn’t getting enough sleep and delay speaking with a kidney aiming for a healthy weight to specialist, also known as help keep kidneys healthy. a nephrologist. By acting Concerned about early, they’ll be able to take ADPKD? Use trusted steps to help protect kidney resources to get the facts function and properly manage or schedule an appointment the disease, as well as help with your doctor to learn avoid related complications more about your risk such as high blood pressure, factors and management urinary tract infections, kidney strategies. StatePoint
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Court Rules Ranked-Choice Voting in ME Can Be Used In November
Maine is the first state to allow ranked-choice voting in presidential elections. It has been used in municipal elections for several years. (Gutzemberg/istock photos) By Desert Star Staff AUGUSTA, Maine -Ballots with ranked-choice voting are being printed up in Maine for use on November 3, and that could
have an outsize impact on who becomes president. On Tuesday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court put on hold the GOP backed “people’s veto” of a law that
allows ranked-choice voting in presidential contests. John Brautigam, legal counsel for the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Maine, says voters now
will be allowed to mark their choices in order of preference. “It minimizes the problem where a candidate with less than 50% of the vote can be elected even though a majority of voters might have opposed that candidate,” Brautigam said. If no candidate gets a majority in ranked-choice voting, the second-choice votes of the lowestranked candidate get redistributed. This avoids runoff elections and lets people vote for third-party candidates without worrying it will end up benefiting the candidate they oppose. There are multiple scenarios where the presidential election could come down to one vote in the Electoral College. Maine’s Second Congressional District went for Trump in 2016, when there were six third-party candidates and no ranked-choice voting.
Brautigam says the Second District could end up being the tiebreaker in 2020. “It could really come down to one electoral vote,” Brautigam said. “And the use of ranked-choice voting would help to make sure that whoever won that electoral vote in Maine’s Second Congressional District had true majority support of the voters.” Two weeks ago, a Superior Court judge ruled the “people’s veto” initiative had enough valid signatures to make it onto the ballot, which would have prevented the use of ranked-choice voting for president in this election. This week’s clarification put the initiative on hold. The Republican Party of Maine, in a statement, noted the case is still active so that the Supreme Judicial Court could issue further rulings before the election.
Scholarship Program Seeking Each State’s Top Youth Volunteers
By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, - In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Today through November 10, Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals call on youth volunteers in every U.S. state and the District of Columbia to apply for scholarships and national recognition through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months — virtually or otherwise. The application is available at http:// spirit.prudential.com. “More than 25 years ago, we founded The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards to honor young volunteers working to meet the needs of our changing world — a
mission that feels especially timely today,” said Charles Lowrey, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial. “As life evolves due to COVID-19, young Americans are continuing to address urgent issues facing their communities, and we celebrate their service in hopes that they’ll inspire others to do the same.” How to Apply To apply for a 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, students and certifiers must complete the following steps: • Students complete the online application by November 10, 2020. • Then, students submit the application for certification to their principal or head of a local participating organization. • Certifiers review all applications for their school or organization and select a Local Honoree to nominate for state-level judging by November 20, 2020. Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal or head of a Girl Scout council,
county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or a Points of Light Global Network member. The 2021 Awards Program In February, the top middle level and high school volunteer from each state and the District of Columbia will be named State Honorees. They will receive a $1,000 scholarship, engraved silver medallions and an invitation to the program’s national recognition events in May.
During the national recognition events, a distinguished national selection committee will name 10 of the 102 State Honorees as America’s top youth volunteers of the year. These National Honorees will receive additional $5,000 scholarships, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations, and $5,000 Prudential grants for their choice for nonprofit charitable organizations.
Several Distinguished Finalists in each state will receive bronze medallions, and runners-up will receive Certificates of Excellence. Local Honorees selected by schools and participating organizations for state-level judging will be presented with Certificates of Achievement and, if they have served the minimum number of volunteer hours to qualify, President’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Houses burned down, neighborhoods left in ashes by devastating Oregon fires
By Desert Star Staff As wildfires continue to rage out of control across Oregon, houses and businesses have been wiped out by the blaze in the town of Talent. The terrifying aftermath of the inferno was caught on film. Talent, a town of some 6,000 residents, has been among locations most
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affected by the massive fire sweeping through Oregon. Thousands have been told to evacuate the southern part of the state as strong winds fed the blaze that carved destruction through towns and countryside. Video Footage shows multiple houses wholly burnt to Talent’s ground as the camera drives
through the devastated neighborhoods. Only a few cars and trees appear to be spared from the inferno’s wrath, which underscores the damage scale. Fires have affected a large portion of Washington state and Oregon, where such emergencies are rare due to the Pacific Northwest’s cold and wet climate. September 11, 2020
Across Oregon, firefighters, the National Guard, and Red Cross volunteers have been working to put out the blazes overnight, with Governor Kate Brown warning of “the worst fire condition risks in 30 years.” “This could be the greatest loss of human life and property due to wildfire in our state’s history,” the
governor acknowledged. As the wildfire raged on, US media reported that at least three people were killed. In the meantime, Washington and California have been dealing with their own fires. A firework launched at a “gender reveals” party reportedly sparked a massive blaze in southern California.
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Tax Deferral: Fatter Paychecks in 2020, Leaner in 2021 By Desert Star Staff Many American workers will enjoy a 6.2% bump in their take-home pay for the rest of the year, but leaner paychecks are coming in 2021. A tax deferment began Sep. 1 via executive order by President Donald Trump. It means workers don’t have to pay their part of the tax to fund Social Security. If re-elected, Trump has promised to make the tax cuts permanent but hasn’t explained how he would fund Social Security. Andy Landis, former Social Security Administration administrator, and author of “Social Security: The Inside Story,” worked at the agency for 12 years, and believes caution is to preserve what has proven to be one of the nation’s soundest financial systems. “I like to say that it’s the one anti-poverty program that ends poverty,” Landis said. “There are so many people that would be in poverty if Social
Security was not there, or if their Social Security was cut.” Under the executive order, the Internal Revenue Service will suspend collecting Social Security payroll tax from workers who earn less than 104,000 dollars a year. Landis believes Social Security is healthy but said it’s also a turning point because baby boomers are retiring and collecting their funds. A similar suspension of taxes was enacted in 2010 to boost a stagnant economy due to the Great Recession. Still, the legislation required the money to be funneled back to the Social Security trust fund. Landis wants to see a similar promise in the future. “There’s no guarantee that it’s going to be made whole by some other source, like the general fund,” Landis said. “So that worries me that you would simply cut Social Security’s income when it’s hungry for income because of demographics.”
As of June 2020, one in every six U.S. residents collected Social Security benefits, including about 348,000 Nevadans. (Silviarita/Pixabay) Landis added the effectiveness of Social Security as a safety net cannot be overstated. “Look at the two words: it’s ‘social,’ because we all
participate in it, and it brings ‘security,’ because it’s there even during downturns,” Landis said. “During the Depression, during the ‘08 downturn, it’s always there.”
Private employers do not have to participate in the tax deferment, but it’s a requirement for federal employees, including enlisted military service members.
What Astrologer is saying about U.S. Presidential Election
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Hope is Theme of Desert AIDS Walk 2020 By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA.- It’s that time of year again, and AIDS Walk 2020 is an exciting opportunity for everyone who cares about ending AIDS and opening up healthcare for all to carry on this critical and life-affirming tradition. Desert AIDS Walk 2020 will last for two days and span cities across the Coachella Valley, October 23 & 24. Festivities include an online wellness forum. This is an opportunity for entertainment and to learn more about DAP’s programs and services, dedicated community sponsors, and the extended work of its partners. Registration and more information are available at www.DesertAIDSWalk.org. Walk routes in surrounding desert cities are also offered, a new feature that lets everyone participate in Desert AIDS Walk 2020 while getting out and enjoying their own communities. More info is at www.DesertAIDSWalk.org. This year, the traditional Palm Springs route remains a favorite pathway, and it’s been mapped out and is available for download. Capture and share your HOPE Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities for walkers to safely take selfies,
like at new art installations, or designated stops to say hello to local businesses— all to share messages of HOPE via social media. In many ways, the Desert AIDS Walk has always been virtual. When it began thirty-four years ago, the first organizers say they did not know if the community would support it, but they knew the only way forward was together. Support from was instant, and their HOPE started to grow. When walkers register, they will be given three clear reasons to walk in 2020: Healthcare Access for All HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention & Care COVID-19 Triage Clinic The reason for the Walk has never really been about balloon arches or walker t-shirts. It’s always been about the collective power of community and our shared vision of a future where everyone has the comprehensive care they need to live their best lives. Desert AIDS Walk Paved Way For COVID Response Because of community support, DAP developed the services needed to respond to the AIDS epidemic while creating a patientcentered care model that
helps people with HIV. Thirty-four years of walking created the roadmap DAP used to quickly open a COVID-19 Triage Clinic, which has provided testing and respiratory treatment to almost 3,500 residents since the pandemic began. Together we are boldly applying lessons from our past to today’s crisis. Desert AIDS Project CEO David Brinkman explains: “By opening one of California’s first COVID clinics, DAP made a choice. We are survivors; fear cannot rule us; when crisis sets it, we step forward.” We can end epidemics,
including HIV and COVID. We integrate Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment as critical components of Primary Care. We address Social Determinates of Health, including racism and poverty, through our inclusive model of healthcare. With the ongoing courage and support of this community, our organization thrives. The AIDS crisis left unhealed wounds, and, understandably, we may resist leaving our comfort zone. But AIDS taught us a community response is the most effective
response. It taught us that we cannot turn our backs when communities are in need, and in fear, we must remember our humanity and the gift of giving back and be there to help. And as we’ve learned through our recent human rights and health equity movements, equality cannot be experienced by one until it is shared by all. Desert Care Network is the presenting sponsor for Desert AIDS Walk 2020, and Walgreens is the sponsor of the Health & Wellness Festival. You can find out more at www.DesertAIDSWalk.org.
on keyboards, Brad Hallen on bass and Mark Teixeira on drums, are joined by an audio cast of Sharon Coleman as “The Young Woman,” Chuck Goldberg as “The Friend” and John Mailloux as “The Bartender.” Al Basile, himself, plays “The Trumpet Player.” The combination of the late-night, after-hours musical groove (that falls comfortably
between blues and jazz) and the added dialogue creates a film noir-ish feel to the audio play. Listen to the complete Last Hand 2.0 audio play with all the music here: https:// www.bmansbluesreport. com/2020/09/sweetspotrecords-artist-albasile-last.html. Upon the musical album’s initial release in August, Al Basile described the evendozen tracks on the Last Hand as telling the story of a May/ December romance - which ends too soon - from the man’s point of view. It’s also his initial stab at producing himself. His previous albums had been made by his long-time friend and fellow Roomful of Blues alumnus Duke Robillard. “Last Hand 2.0 immerses the listener deeper into the story of Last Hand,” he explains. “For the first time, we hear from the woman, and we hear the two of them go through key moments in their relationship, which lead to the songs. Unlike a stage musical where everything is projected out at the audience, here we’re allowed to overhear the lovers’ intimate exchange - how they are drawn together, and what happens later.’ First, some background on audio plays. “They used to be called radio plays,” Basile advises. “I ran a radio theater
at Brown University in the 1970s, where I wrote, directed, produced and acted in radio drama. A few years ago, I wrote Flash Blind, a neo-noir thriller as an audio play, and recorded it with some actors last fall. I entered it into the national audio theater competition, HEARnow, which usually meets for three days in Kansas City in June. It was chosen to be featured at the silver level in this year’s festival, but the virus forced the event to be shifted from a live one to a website that featured the featured plays’ podcasts. It was featured on one of the podcasts that ran from Mid-June to mid-August this summer. “With the national competition happening each year, I started thinking about something for me to submit for next year. Since I already had the story of the Last Hand in the songs on the CD, I decided to fill it out with dramatic scenes that set up the pieces the way the book
does in a musical play. That would make the CD of Last Hand like an original cast album from a show, where you don’t get the scenes but do the songs. By creating an audio drama version of the scenes with the songs in place, I have an audio musical which I can submit this year to the HEARNow festival as an outstanding drama with songs. With the CD release date in August, I had enough time to record the scenes and create Last Hand 2.0, which will be released on all digital platforms and on my YouTube Page. “So this project builds on what I did on Me & the Originator by combining music and poetry and adds drama like Flash Blind combined drama and poetry. I’m just going to keep on doing things that take all my diverse skills: singing, songwriting, horn playing, playwriting, verse writing, acting, editing and directing to bring it off.”
Al Basile Brings His New Album to Life with Last Hand 2.0
By Desert Star Staff Eight-time Blues Music Award-nominated singer/ songwriter/cornetist Al Basile announces an audio play version of his new album, Last Hand, is being released to all streaming and downloading platforms via The Orchard. Dubbed Last Hand 2.0, Basile (vocals and cornet) and his sparse trio of Bruce Bears
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September 11, 2020 Hart King By Vickie Chan, Esq. Authorized Agent for BREIT Hidden Springs MHC LLC dba Hidden Springs Country Club Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 432-8700 ( IFS# 22062, 09/11/20, 09/18/20 ). DSW20-5162
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section 7210 that the following described property will be sold by BREIT Hidden Springs MHC LLC dba Hidden Springs Country Club (Warehouse) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check payable to BREIT Hidden Springs MHC LLC dba Hidden Springs Country Club, payable at time of sale, on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., at the following location:15500 BUBBLING WELLS ROAD, SPACE 160, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is,” “where is” basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: 732 ROBERTS HOMES TRADE NAME: COUNTRY HOME YEAR: 1982 H.C.D. DECAL NO: LAB7592 SERIAL NO.: RHC821383 The current location of the subject property is: 15500 Bubbling Wells Road, Space 160, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by Sal Guzman aka Sal H. Guzman with BREIT Hidden Springs MHC LLC dba Hidden Springs Country Club.The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $13,991.38. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. Dated:
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PREMIER, 1235 S GENE AUTRY TRAIL, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 8110 ISABELLA LANE SUITE 200, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027. Full name of registrant TPE ENTERPRISES, LLC, 8110 ISABELLA LANE SUITE 200, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JEFFREY LEE LIVINGSTON, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/26/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202008852. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020 DSW20-5163 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS INFINITE CUSTOM CRAFTS & MORE; INFINITE CUSTOM CRAFTS AND MORE; ICC & M, 45805 FARGO STREET, #1418, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; PO BOX 1418, INDIO, CA 92202. Full name of registrant ASHLEY TIFFANY LISZA, 82104 ORANGE GROVE AVENUE, INDIO, CA 92201; DANIEL WARD LISZA, 82104 ORANGE GROVE AVENUE, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/03/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ASHLEY LISZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 07/23/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202007756. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
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APN: 642-043-012 FKA 642-043-012-6 TS No: CA07000401-20-1 TO No: 200052099-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 May 22, 2015. 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 5, 2020 at 09:00 AM, at the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA
92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 29, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0226389, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by DAWN I. LINDNER, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 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: LOT 381 OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANNEX UNIT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, AS PER MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 31, PAGE(S) 78 THROUGH 80, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 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: 12220 SUMAC DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $189,641.70 (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
serve. Since the middle of March, we’ve seen about a 20% increase in the amount of food that we have distributed to those who are food insecure.” Kentucky has the eighth highest rate in the nation of food-insecure residents. More than 600,000 people don’t know where they will find their next meal, including one in every five kids. Halligan added before the pandemic, an
estimated 37 million people across the U.S. were food insecure. The coronavirus recession has swelled that number to 54 million. “If the economic crisis from COVID-19 is similar to what we saw in 2008, then we would expect it to take up to a decade to return to normal levels prior to COVID-19,” Halligan said. Halligan encourages struggling families, especially those who may have never
EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish July 29, August 5, 12, 19, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2020 DSW20-2178 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BENIN IMPORTS, 67985 VERONA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant OSARO PAT AKHIONBARE, 67985 VERONA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/15/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: OSARO AKHIONBARE, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/10/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202008412 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). August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2020 DSW20-5151
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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 property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000401-20-1. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 09/04/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000401-20-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Number 72610, Pub Dates: 09/11/2020, 09/18/2020, 09/25/2020, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5161
Pandemic Destroys Decade of Progress Ending Food Insecurity By Desert Star Staff In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed a decade of progress in the fight to end hunger in Kentucky, according to data from the group Feeding America. Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signs a proclamation declaring September Hunger Action Month. Michael Halligan, CEO of God’s Pantry Food Bank, which
serves Central and Eastern Kentucky, said his organization saw a spike in need alongside the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in the area, when furloughs and layoffs began. “Here in eastern Kentucky, we saw as much as a 35% increase in several counties across our service area,” Halligan said. “We had agencies that reported on a given day serving three times as many people as they would normally
had to rely on a food bank to utilize available resources. “For those who need assistance, if they go to our website and they click on ‘help’, they can click on the county that they live in and there will be information about the agencies that are available,” Halligan said. Since last summer, Feeding Kentucky’s network of food banks has distributed 79 million meals to families in the region.
Announcing The 8th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival By Desert Star Staff The 8th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020, from 2pm to 3pm. The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City’s (BGCCCity) annual fundraiser has been converted to an online “virtual event.” We cannot host the traditional head-to-head meatball judging, so we’ve organized a peer-to-peer fundraising event where individual participants campaign for ‘votes’ as donations to BGCCCity from their family, friends, and associates (1 vote for each $1 raised). The virtual fundraiser will culminate on October 4, in a one-hour event filled with live-action, inspiring testimonials, videos about our Virtual Club Experience, and videos of participants preparing their mouth-watering entries. It promises to be both fun and inspiring event. When: Online fundraising begins September 20; A one-hour celebration from 2pm-3pm on October 4 Location: online at www.bgcccity.org Admission: free
BGCCCity, as with many businesses, is not open to inhouse services because of the current pandemic precautions. That has not stopped the Club from launching a Virtual Club Experience serving our Club members with selfdirected virtual activities. Proceeds will benefit the Club’s mission: To inspire and enable all young people, mostly from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is a youth-serving organization that provides opportunities for a Great Future through a safe place, caring mentors, and life-enhancing programs. All donations support on-going Club programs and services that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The Boys and Girls Club gives hope to an entire city, and this fundraiser will help these positive experiences to continue. Opened in 1980, later this year, the Boys and Girls
Club of Cathedral City will celebrate 40 years of service. For more information about the event or to become a
sponsor, please call 760)770of Cathedral City is a 501(c) 4965, email events@bgcccity. (3) charitable organization. org; website: www.bgcccity.org. Tax ID# 95-3507225 The Boys and Girls Club
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ntroducing kids to unfamiliar flavors doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. Getting creative and taking cues from some beloved characters may be all it takes for families to explore produce in a new way and discover how delicious, satisfying and enjoyable fresh fruits and vegetables can be. A passion for produce may begin with America’s favorites, like bananas, apples, citrus, celery, carrots and broccoli, but that’s just the beginning. Whether it’s their angry names and tough exteriors, or simply a fear of the unknown about taste and pre paration, dozens more diverse and exotic fruits and vegetables like dragon fruit, horned melon and Brussels sprouts are often the sources of produce paranoia. An initiative from Dole, in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., is helping to take the scare out of specialty fruits and vegetables and widen America’s produce horizons. That’s because, like a good book or the characters in a beloved film, you can’t judge a fruit or vegetable by its appearance; nature’s true beauty often lies within. The campaign offers characterinspired recipes, serving suggestions, digital and social activations, familyfriendly activities, fun trivia and influencer partnerships that celebrate the notsoscary world of the planet’s more unusual fresh bounty. One easy way to introduce new flavors is by trying a variation of a familiar fruit or veggie. For example, there are more than 500 edible banana varieties in the world. You might sample a red banana or a Manzano, or even an ice cream banana, with a taste resembling vanilla custard. These fun and kidfriendly Green Slime Nacho Cups feature plantains, for example, a member of the banana family with a different taste and texture than everyday yellow bananas – more firm and starchy like a potato. Increase your family’s produce intake even further with a Slippery Slimy Smoothie and Chicken Stuffed Roz Heads, which call for green grapes, celery, avocados, strawberries and blueberries. Find more recipes and other notsoscary fun at dole.com/Disney, and follow #Dole and #DoleRecipes.
Chicken Stuffed Roz Heads
Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 3 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup DOLE® Green Grapes, halved 1/4 cup chopped Dole Celery 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 Dole Avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 6 whole-wheat pretzel twists 18 whole-wheat pretzel sticks 1 Dole Strawberry, sliced 3 dried, sweetened blueberries In bowl, stir together chicken, grapes, celery, yogurt, salt and pepper. Scoop three equal portions onto serving plate. Shape each into oval. Top each with upside down avocado half. Decorate each avocado half to resemble Roz’s face. Using sharp paring knife, trim each pretzel twist to create hornrimmed glasses lens by cutting off double loop section of each pretzel twist and discarding or enjoying as snack, keeping single loop portion, which will become one lens. Two lenses are needed per Roz Head. Place two pretzel lenses on each avocado to form glasses. Add pretzel stick to each side of avocado to form arms of glasses. Push four pretzel sticks into top of each avocado to form hair. Add strawberry slice, trimmed to look like lips for her mouth, and place blueberry on lower left side of face to form mole.
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Green Slime Nacho Cups
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 green starting to turn yellow DOLE® Plantain, peeled and thinly sliced on bias 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 Dole Avocado, halved, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup thinly shredded Dole Purple Cabbage Preheat oven to 375 F. Toss plantain slices with canola oil and season with pinch of salt. On parchment paperlined
baking sheet, arrange slices in single layer with no overlapping. Bake 1820 minutes, or until crispy and lightly golden. Cool completely and set aside. Using spoon, scoop flesh of avocado into small bowl and mash, reserving one half avocado shell. Stir mashed avocado with lime juice, garlic and remaining salt. Stir in slaw, reserving some for garnish. Scoop into reserved avocado shell and smooth top with back of spoon. Stick reserved cabbage shreds out of avocado mix ture to look like hair. Serve slime nacho cups with plan tain chips.
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Slippery Slimy Smoothie Prep time:10 minutes Servings: 2 (8 ounces each) 1/2 cup DOLE® Spinach 1 Dole Banana, peeled and frozen 1/2 cup Dole Green Grapes, frozen 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup Dole Pineapple 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 5 ice cubes In blender, blend spinach, banana, grapes, cucumber, pineapple, almond milk, Greek yogurt and ice cubes until smooth. Pour smoothie into two glasses and serve.
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