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‘Scorched Earth’ Some activists say with all the destruction seen from wildfires this year, the nation could be reaching a turning point in getting through to climate change deniers. But President Donald Trump is still not publicly linking the two issues. (Adobe Stock)
Conservation Group: We Haven’t Seen Worst Yet on Wildfires spreading through the air By Desert Star Staff From destroyed properties and wilderness to smoky air, the Northwest is reeling from more wildfires this season.
The Center for Western Priorities, a conservation group in the Rocky Mountain region, said there’s no doubt climate change plays a role,
and that political barriers make things worse. The direct impact of these fires is seen in multiple states, but smoke is also
and across the country. Jesse Prentice-Dunn, policy director at the Center, fears that the situation will only worsen without meaningful action.
“This year is just a harbinger for what’s to come,” Prentice-Dunn said. “It’s not gonna get better unless we take significant efforts to Continues on Page 3
As CA Burns: Tips for Dealing With Smoky Air
By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Public health experts say smoke from the wildfires choking California skies carries dangerous levels of particulate matter. Studies show firestorms drive a spike in visits to the emergency room -- especially among the elderly. Dr. Janice Kirsch is a medical oncologist trained in public health. She said the toxins in the smoke can cause severe damage. “Breathing these particulates can cause or exacerbate heart disease, respiratory disease, lung cancer and probably other cancers. Prolonged repeated exposure leads to dementia
and other behavioral problems in children,” Kirsch said. She said indoor air quality can be almost as bad as it is outdoors, so she advises people to use an air purifier and turn on the air conditioner on ‘recirculate’ if you have one. If you must go outside, she said N-95 masks are useful, but the cloth masks people wear prevent coronavirus’s spread will not stop particulate matter. Groups that fight climate change say the extreme drought, heat and wildfires are symptoms of a bigger problem. Kathy Dervin, the state legislative committee’s co-chair with the nonprofit Continues on Page 3
Two photos taken from the same East Bay window show the air-quality change in San Francisco Bay before and during the recent fires. (Janice Kirsch)
Netanyahu puts Israel into a 3-week lockdown By Desert Star Staff Israel will impose a threeweek nationwide lockdown starting Friday due to the dire situation concerning the country’s coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address. Addressing the nation on Sunday, Netanyahu promised that the restrictions would be accompanied by a new economic aid package, which the government is to announce on Thursday. The anti-coronavirus measures will restrict gatherings to no more than 10 people indoors and 20 outdoors. They will also prevent the Israelis from getting more than 500 meters away from their homes. Schools will be closed, with
the public sector facing the same restrictions as during the previous lockdown in spring. Food stores and pharmacies will remain active and private businesses that don’t have face-to-face customers, and deliveries may still occur. With lockdown starting on the eve of the Jewish New Year, the PM said, “These are not the holidays we are used to. We certainly won’t be able to celebrate with our extended families.” The restrictions may be prolonged beyond three weeks if they do not bring the desired results, Netanyahu said, adding, “These steps are a heavy price for us all.” Israel has registered around 153,000 cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in December, with
almost 2,400 registered in just the past 24 hours. There have been more than 1,100 deaths. In recent days, local TV channels have sounded
the alarm over the country having the highest number of Covid-19 infections per capita globally. It was currently averaging almost
200 new confirmed cases per million residents every day, journalists said, having analyzed data from Johns Hopkins University in the US.
Building an Emergency Kit with Disability in Mind Documentation • Important documents (electronic or copies) such as insurance cards • List of all medications, dosages and allergies • List of assistive technology or other equipment, including brand, model, instructions and where the equipment came from • Contact information for health providers, caregivers and relatives
Vision, Hearing and Speech Items • Braille or large-print labels for supplies • Weather radio with text, shaking and flashing alerts • Extra hearing aid batteries • Communication equipment • Photo courtesy of Getty Images • Backup communication By Desert Star Staff Dust mask for contaminated air options such as laminated cards or pictograms Creating a supply kit is Basic Supplies • Two cloth face coverings part of being prepared for • At least a three-day supply of for each person at Mobility Considerations emergencies and disasters. water (1 gallon per person per least 2 years old • Information on size and Kits should include basic day) and non-perishable food • Sleeping bag or blanket survival items but also things • Manual can opener • Complete change of clothing weight of wheelchair • Extra batteries for equipment specific to your needs. Kits • Flashlight • Personal hygiene items • Lightweight manual can have equipment to help • Battery-powered or • Prescription and overwheelchair if usual with communication, things hand-crank radio the-counter medicines chair is powered that reduce stress and more. • Extra batteries • Eyeglasses or contacts • Spare low-tech If you have a disability or • Cell phone with chargers • Garbage bags mobility devices such • Duct tape health condition, your planning and backup battery as a cane or walker • Local maps may be more complex. • First-aid kit • Portable air pump • Pen and paper Consider these ideas from the • Whistle or other help signal and tire patch kit • Cash Administration for Community • Matches in waterproof • Work gloves Living while building your kit: container
• Extra seat cushions and other medical items
Sensory Sensitivities • Handheld electronic devices with movies and games saved locally • Spare chargers and batteries • Sheets and twine, small popup tent or other privacy devices • Sensory dampeners such as headphones, weighted vests, sunglasses and nose plugs • Comfort items like snacks, clothing and aromas Service Animal Supplies • A three-day supply of food and water • Medications • Animal first-aid kit • Proof of vaccinations and registration • A picture of you and your animal together to prove ownership • Collar or harness with ID and rabies tags • Microchip information • Leash • Crate or carrier • Sanitation items • Familiar items like toys and bedding Visit ACL.gov/ emergencypreparedness for more tools and information. Family Features
Riverside County Board Approves Resolution for Attack on LA County Sheriff’s
By Desert Star Staff RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denounced the attack on two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies, who were wounded in an ambush shooting on Saturday evening in Compton. The resolution brought to the Board by Supervisor
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V. Manuel Perez condemns the incident and bystanders’ behavior who taunted the deputies and people who showed up outside the hospital as the deputies were fighting for their lives. The resolution calls the violence “unacceptable, atrocious, and entirely antithetical to the pursuit of
greater peace and justice” and expresses support for law enforcement personnel, which serve to protect residents and the community. “What I saw, heard and read was just painful,” said Supervisor Perez. “These are peace officers and first responders who are out there every day for our safety September 18, 2020
and our residents’ safety, on duty to protect and serve us. What happened is an injustice and is unacceptable. “When we talk about social justice, we are talking about the lives of all human beings. Especially now and more than ever, we need to be true to anti-racism and justice for everyone. Humanitarianism
and nonviolence need to be our moral obligation no matter whom we encounter. In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr., we must strive for the community and not for chaos. And as Black Lives Matter, so do the lives of all others, including peace officers,” Perez said.
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Tips for Enjoying a Drive-In Movie Experience
By Desert Star Staff Social distancing guidelines across the country have made visiting a conventional movie theater difficult, if not impossible. However, what was once a relic of the past has now become an innovation in entertainment, the drive-in movie theater. The drive-in movie theater is nearly as old as the automobile itself. While today, there are about 300 drive-in theaters across the country, many more are popping up wherever there is space. Indeed, Walmart recently announced more than 160 of its parking lots will be converted into drive-in movie theaters around the country
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and many small businesses are doing the same. “A drive-in movie is the ideal event for anyone with a car because they can get out for a drive to enjoy a common experience with friends and family while taking appropriate social distancing precautions,” says Rah Mahtani, marketing communications manager for MINI USA. To shed light on this rediscovered institution of cinema, MINI USA created a guide for drivers to help them make the most of the experience. Here are five of their top tips: 1. Arrive early. Many theaters allow guests to arrive up to an hour before the show begins. Take advantage of this time to pick the best parking spot and stretch your legs. If the snack bar is open, grab a treat! 2. Bring the right car. A MINI Convertible is ideal for an open air viewing experience under the stars, while the MINI Countryman has room for the whole family. 3. Bring snacks. If your drive-in allows it, bring your favorite movie-viewing
snacks like popcorn, soft pretzels, candy and soda. 4. Safely enjoy with friends. You can still safely go to the movies with your friends while staying socially distanced. Meet at a nearby location to rally to the drivein in separate cars. If you’re a MINI owner, check with your local MINI owner’s club about a drive-in movie rally. You can even bring two-way radios or set up a group
‘Scorched Earth’ Continued from Page 1
And while his opponent, Joe Biden, is actively pushing mitigate climate change.” a proposal to address the Scientists believe fires’ issue, some activists worry size keeps growing because of it doesn’t go far enough. rising heat and more droughtPrentice-Dunn like patterns consistent said whether it’s a new with climate change. administration taking over or When he visited the West ratcheting up more pressure Coast this week, President on policymakers, he said many Donald Trump downplayed actions taken by the White the impact of climate change. House need to be immediately
chat on your phone for live commentary of the movie. 5. Pack strategically. Be sure to pack a blanket in case there’s an evening chill in the air. A small pillow can also help support your back through the movie. Bring a small trash bag, too for all of your wrappers, empty cups and popcorn buckets. And lastly, if your car doesn’t already have one, bring a phone charger.
reversed to stop the bleeding. “These wildfires are just being turbo-charged by climate change,” Prentice-Dunn said. “And the Trump administration is just adding fuel to that fire by rolling back policies aimed at mitigating climate change, expanding drilling and burning fossil fuels.” Trump’s resistance to acknowledge the issue comes
No drive-in theater near you? No problem. Try hosting your own. For more drive-in tips and fun facts, visit miniusa.com/drivein. It’s no secret that over the past several months, almost everything we took for granted in our lives has changed dramatically, even nights at the movies. By taking a cue from the past, you can still enjoy the silver screen with extended family and friends. StatePoint
as some Republicans express more of an open mind on climate change, given that younger members of the party are giving it focus. Meanwhile, some on the left wish Biden would be more aggressive on climate change and embrace more proposed Green New Deal elements.
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350 Bay Area, said global warming is a public health emergency that demands rapid and transformative solutions. “We have great goals for clean electricity, for cleaner fuels, for cleaner transportation. But we really need to frontload those changes and not wait until the goal of 2045,” Dervin said. “We don’t have any time to wait.” In 2018, California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 100, which set 100% clean electricity by 2045. Now advocates say the state has made so much progress, they’re calling for a new deadline of 2030. They say net-zero emissions’ ultimate goal will depend on getting gasolinepowered cars off the road and on switching homes
and businesses to clean electricity instead of natural gas. Natural gas is problematic because pipelines often
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Vikings’ Social-Justice Message Doesn’t Score Off the Field
The Minnesota Vikings have been outspoken over racial inequities this year. However, a development project tied to team ownership has come under scrutiny over hiring subcontractors with histories that don’t mirror the social justice message the team is promoting. (Adobe Stock) By Desert Star Staff MINNEAPOLIS -- Over the weekend, the Minnesota Vikings kicked off their season with a show of support for George Floyd’s family,
promoting social justice. But a regional union said the team’s efforts don’t match up with its hiring of subcontractors. Sunday’s game featured
plenty of messaging calling for systemic change, and the Vikings hosted the Floyd family. Burt Johnson, general counsel for the North Central
States Regional Council of Carpenters, said the union wants to see the team’s owners live up to those same ideals when bringing in various firms for a development project near the Viking practice facility. “If they cared about social justice, they wouldn’t be utilizing and profiting from employers that treat their workers like this,” Johnson said. He’s referring to the hiring of two construction subcontractors for the project. One was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2016 over racial harassment of two Black employees. The other company has been the subject of a wage-theft investigation and other issues. The team did not respond to a request for comment before the deadline. Johnson said it’s not about any of the union members losing out on working on the Vikings’ project. He said they don’t want
to see companies with this type of history being hired. “It’s about an industry that, at times, can forget that it takes human beings with skills to build the buildings that we rent, that we shop in, that we go to see football games in,” Johnson said. Social activism and the world of pro sports have become more intertwined amid the country’s racial reckoning this year. Following the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, several NBA teams and players in other sports briefly boycotted game activity. Some players said sacrificing corporate profits might get policymakers and industry leaders’ attention about longstanding racial gaps and injustice toward Black people. Disclosure: North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters contributes to our fund for reporting on Livable Wages/Working Families and Social Justice.
Trans Tech Companies Provide Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
By Desert Star Staff Plume, the first health tech company, built for the transgender community, announced today that it has been named Preferred GAHT Provider for Solace, a free app for iOS and Android that guides people through the gender transition process. The partnership provides those seeking Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) a guided virtual experience from the moment they inquire about GAHT to receive it. Solace provides medical, legal, and lifestyle guidance for trans folks, allowing users
to create custom roadmaps for their mobile application transition. Plume provides safe, expert, and affirming GAHT through the convenience of a smartphone guided by a team that is mostly trans themselves. Now when Solace users seek gender-affirming hormone therapy services on the app, they will be informed that Plume can help accomplish this goal. Plume supports individuals on their GAHT journey with access to virtual consultations, doctor appointments, checkups, prescriptions for hormone treatments, lab tests and surgery letters of support.
“Our mission at Plume is to provide quality gender-affirming care in all communities where trans people seek it, and this partnership will help us broaden our footprint in new and existing markets,” said Soltan Bryce. “Solace is a trusted and valued resource for trans folks everywhere, and we’re honored to partner with them to expand access to life-saving genderaffirming hormone therapy.” By providing virtual GAHT services, Plume allows its members to bypass in-person clinic visits, which can be rife with discriminatory practices, long waiting periods and
Coronavirus Breakthrough
Senhwa Reports First eIND Silmitasertib Treated Severe COVID-19 Patient - Discharged Following Five Days of Treatment By Desert Star Staff TAIPEI and SAN DIEGO, Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. (TPEx: 6492), a clinicalstage biopharmaceutical company focused on nextgeneration DNA Damage Response (DDR) therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, announced today that the first patient with severe COVID-19 demonstrated remarkable recovery after treatment with the Company’s investigational drug, Silmitasertib. On August 27, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first emergency IND and authorized the use of Silmitasertib in a
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patient with severe COVID-19 pneumonia requiring supplemental oxygen. The patient had been treated with multiple therapeutics, including Remdesivir, Dexamethasone, Ceftriaxone, Azithromycin, and Enoxaparin, but remained hypoxic required up to 2 liters of supplemental oxygen daily. As none of the available therapeutics worked well for this patient, the investigator decided to try Senhwa’s investigational drug, Silmitasertib. Within 24 hours of the first dose, the patient showed significant clinical improvement, and the oxygen requirement
was weaned to room air. The patient was discharged from the hospital five days after starting Silmitasertib. Marilyn Glassberg Csete, MD, Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at University of Arizona College of Medicine/Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and Esa Rayyan DO, her coinvestigator, are now looking for five to ten more patients with severe COVID-19 to treat with Silmitasertib with a plan for a randomized clinical trial soon. “This is the first person in the world to receive Silmitasertib for this novel coronavirus, and it seems to September 18, 2020
insurance hurdles. For $99 a month, Plume members receive 24/7 access to gender-affirming care from the convenience of their smartphone, never having to step inside a doctor’s office. “In a lot of ways, the modern trans tech movement was born out of the work that Plume and Solace have already done individually. Both services are unique solutions for a community with unique needs, executed in a way that we’ve never really seen before in trans tech products. A partnership like this was inevitable in many ways,” said Robbi Katherine Anthony, Executive Director
of Solace. “Our guiding value is restoring agency and dignity for this community via technological solutions. Plume’s innovative service is a great fit for that mission. We’re lucky to have Plume as a partner to enhance Solace as a platform.” Plume is currently available in CA, NY, FL, CO, TX, NC, VA, OR, MA, MN, ME and PA, and is expanding rapidly. To find out if Plume is available in your community, you can download the Solace app at www.solace.lgbt or visit www. getplume.co to get started.
have worked,” said Dr. John Soong, the Chief Medical Officer of Senhwa Biosciences. “It is only one case, and it is still early to know how well the treatment will do in others, but if the same result is repeated in other patients, it will allow us to significantly reduce the average time of COVID-19 patient hospitalization and reduce the burden on healthcare systems,” Soong added. “This first patient that received Silmitasertib was discharged in five days! We are encouraged by the patient’s
strong response to Silmitasertib and will make every effort to provide our drug to critically ill COVID-19 patients,” said Benny T. Hu, Chairman of Senhwa Biosciences. Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is also planning to start a Phase 2, InvestigatorInitiated Trial (IIT) of 40 patients. Another Phase 2 IIT will be conducted at the Center for Advanced Research and Education (CARE) in Gainesville, Georgia. The CARE trial will seek to enroll ten patients once the FDA approves it.
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Trump Administration Tightens Temporary Protected Status Program By Desert Star Staff A new federal immigration policy change prevents immigrants from becoming eligible for a green card if they travel abroad and return to the United States. Critics say the move was explicitly designed to block people who originally entered the country illegally from getting onto a permanent residency path. Mony Ruiz-Velasco, associate director for network power with the group Alianza Americas, said this seemingly small change could have significant consequences for the more than 300,000 people in the country with Temporary Protected Status. “One of the mechanisms under Temporary Protected Status was that people could get permission to travel outside the country through a process called ‘advanced parole,’” Ruiz-Velasco said. “The Trump administration has decided that
that legal entry into the U.S. with advanced parole is no longer going to be considered a legal entry for purposes of them applying for a green card.” She said she expects the change to be challenged in court. In 2019, the Trump administration attempted to end the Temporary Protected Status program entirely, but many lawsuits prevented the order from taking effect. A handful of countries -- including El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan -- account for most current TPS recipients. Ruiz-Velasco said many individuals make their homes in the U.S., marry and have U.S.-born children. “People who come from countries where this status was designated because of civil unrest, or some sort of natural disaster, or some reason that was very substantial in their home country that they couldn’t
Congress created Temporary Protected Status in the Immigration Act of 1990 to help people fleeing ongoing armed conflicts and environmental disasters. (Adobe Stock) return to. And it’s a protection that has existed in the law for many years,” she said. According to Ruiz-Velasco, the latest change is among
dozens the administration has made to federal immigration policy over the past few years. The Pew Research Center says immigrants with
Temporary Protected Status make up an estimated 3% of the more than 10 million unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S.
Rising Artist Frisky the Rapper Drops Newest Single, Ain’t a Fool By Desert Star Staff Alternative/hip-hop artist, Frisky the Rapper, releases his latest single, “Ain’t a Fool,” featuring Cassie O’Meara, off his upcoming album, Writing on the Wall. After coming to the realization that this world is filled with people that want to manipulate you to better serve their own interests, Frisky the Rapper wrote, produced and performed the single, “Ain’t a Fool,” to share his thoughts and feelings. It serves as a reminder to watch out for himself and
stay away from those who don’t support his dream. A memorable hook from Cassie O’Meara raises the track to new heights, summarizing Frisky’s message of selfreliance. Listeners should feel empowered by the upbeat, anti-hater anthem, “Ain’t a Fool,” and feel confident in their own dreams and abilities. Many upcoming artists stick to the same formula in a genre; Frisky, The Rapper’s guitar, infused hip hop is a breath of fresh air. His sound is indebted to breezy radio pop and west coast hip hop
alike, ensuring that he instantly stands out from the crowd. His new single is the perfect example of his style, fusing his influences into one track. Frisky the Rapper’s upcoming 14-track album, Writing on the Wall, is set to release later this year. “Ain’t a Fool” is available now on all major platforms. Follow Frisky the Rapper on Instagram for more information and future releases. le, Ain’t a Fool Frisky’s first musical inspiration was his father, a Spanish-style guitarist
and vocalist. However, artists like Eminem and Red Hot Chili Peppers inspired him to pursue rap and push his career to the next level. Frisky’s love of music continued in 2008, as he started playing the guitar. A few years later, he tried to pursue his career by previewing a demo in front of music producers. However, the meeting didn’t go as Frisky planned, so he decided to keep music on the backburner. Instead, he decided to pursue a career in stand up comedy. Friends and
loved ones have always been known as the “funny guy,” and his friend had a connection in the stand-up comedy world. Under the stage name, Andy Lugo, he opened up for big acts like Joe Rogan, Dana Carvery, Dane Cook, Whitney Cummings, Alonzo Bodden, etc. While he enjoyed his time in comedy, music was always on his mind and indeed in his heart. So in 2018, he decided to give music another try as a hip-hop artist/rapper, and he has never looked back.
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Smithsonian Looks to CA Community College for Latino Talent By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The Smithsonian Institution in Washington is working to recruit a new generation of Latino docents and curators, so they can help tell their community’s stories. The museum will open its new Molina Family Latino Gallery next year. Smithsonian Latino Center executive director Eduardo Diaz said he recruits interns where he knows he can find a high percentage of Latino art history majors: at the Vincent Price Museum at East Los Angeles College. “We know that most Latinos and Latinas who are enrolled in post-secondary education are enrolled at community colleges, not fouryear institutions,” he said. The Smithsonian’s outreach is part of a more considerable effort to narrow www.desertstarweekly.com
the education gap after high school for Latinos in the United States. Only 27% of Latinos ages 25 to 54 have earned a credential, an associate’s degree or higher, compared with 51.3% of Americans overall. Latinos make up 13% of the U.S. population -- and one in four school children. Paola Santana, a strategy officer for state policy at the nonprofit Lumina Foundation, said its success is crucial to the country’s progress, which means encouraging career training and education beyond high school. “Those attainment gaps really have to be eradicated for us to reach our goals of racial justice and equity,” she said. Lumina Foundation funds projects around the country to remove roadblocks to students’ potential -- including
supports such as child care and transportation. Other programs seek out Latino students and connect them to jobs or higher-ed opportunities. Amber Garrison Duncan, Lumina’s strategy director, said a supportive campus culture and vital counseling programs are essential. “We want to make sure that people have access to the right pathway at the right time to gain the right credential they need to unlock their economic mobility,” she said. In 2008, the Lumina Foundation set a goal that 60% of Americans of all age groups will hold a certificate, a degree or high-quality credential by 2025. The foundation tracks post-highschool attainment through its “Stronger Nation” data tool on the Lumina website. September 18, 2020
Nationally, about a quarter of Latinos earn an associate’s degree or higher, compared with about half of Whites. (JuanMonino/iStockphoto)
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“Project Power” – An Exercise in Clichés Now Streaming on Netflix
With Joseph GordonLevitt and Jamie Foxx in lead roles, how could anything go wrong in this action, sci-fi thriller written by firsttime screenwriter Mattson Tomlin and directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost? In a word – plenty. It’s 3:00 in New Orleans, nicely captured by cinematographer Michael Simmonds. The drug dealers are hard at work selling a shiny new pill, which, when taken, endows the recipient with superpowers. At $500 a pop, this magic bullet is not stable. While it could gift you with superhuman strength, allowing you to lift a car up
while throughout the film, she breaks out in a rap riff germane to a particular situation and becomes a pivotal character in the following silly action. Frank takes a pill and taps into his hidden strength to level the playing field with the bad guys. Yes, there are shades of Bradley Cooper’s starring role in the well-done Limitless, which also involved taking a over your head, or turn you pill – giving new meaning to into a superhero where bullets “on the pill.” Sorry. Couldn’t bounce off your cheeks, or resist that. There are too render you invisible, or enable vague, superficial similarities you to sprint at almost 50 miles to Marvel and DC Comics per hour, the pill is unstable superheroes. Enter now and, as Colson Baker, a.k.a. Jamie Foxx as Art, a former Rapper Machine Gun Kelly army major whose daughter has been kidnapped by the demonstrates, after taking sinister, cartoonish bad guys the pill, he turns into a flaming played by Rodrigo Santoro torch. I guess you could say you pay the price and you take and Amy Landecker, leaders your chances. Frank, an LAPD in Teleios, the outfit peddling Power. Their creepy plan is to officer, played by Gordonmass-produce the Power Pill Levitt, arrives on the scene and create an indestructible and busts a young girl named Robin, a drug pusher/wannabe militia that could take over the world. It seems that Art’s Rapper, played by Dominique daughter Tracy, played by Fishback. They then become Kyanna Simone Simpson, has partners in the pursuit of the major supplier. Every once in a unique antibodies in her blood
that allows her to achieve the same effects of the Power pill without actually taking it. She is currently being held captive on a cavernous cargo ship turned into a massive floating laboratory with endless winding corridors and secret hatches controlled by a highly intricate set of computers, let’s say on the scale of NASA or the CIA. Art is determined to rescue his daughter and, in a flashback, remembers the two of them in a car when his daughter is dragged away by the bad guys, thus beginning his unrelenting determination to rescue her. So, the three of them – Frank, Art, and Robin make their way to the ship and lo and behold, she figures out how to work the unbelievably intricate computer system controlling the doors and hatches, giving Frank and Art blow-by-blow instructions on how to retrieve Tracy without getting caught. Having rescued her, now the four of them have to get off the ship alive and thus, popping a pill, Art becomes a version of the Hulk, and a
big punch-out ensues. And, like any good fairytale, the good guys win, the bad guys are dead, and Robin, the former drug dealer, gets to cut her first Rap single. Other supporting cast members include Allen Maldonado, Casey Neistat, Colson Baker, Michael Thomas, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Yoshi Sudarso, Tait Fletcher, and a cameo guest performance by Courtney B. Vance. He delivers one of the most believable moments in the film. While it might sound good on paper, the film is weighed down by predictable clichés and absurd plot points. It’s a wonder that despite the poor script and intermittent unfocused direction, that the three principal characters gave creditable performances – especially Fox and Fishback. Gordon-Levitt, who is usually solid in creating characters, did have a bit of a challenge maintaining consistency throughout the R Rated 1 hour and 51 minutes of an action film that ultimately falls flat.
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How to Bring More Space into Bathrooms By Desert Star Staff Today’s designers, architects and builders are creating modern bathrooms that are practical, luxurious, comfortable and accommodating. They know homeowners and homebuyers desire – even demand – these features regardless of the bathroom’s size or layout. Therein lies the challenge: How to create a feeling of spaciousness and openness without sacrificing valuable floor space, obstructing traffic flow or forfeiting storage space. Despite these impediments, building professionals can meet these bath-design challenges and even exceed them with an option like Johnson Pocket Door Frame Kits. Pocket doors can be
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installed in virtually any room but are particularly well suited for use in bathrooms, where space is often at a premium. The typical hinged door requires up to 14 square feet of floor space to swing open. A pocket door, conversely, slides into the wall, leaving the space in front of and on either side of the doorway open and available. Pocket doors are commonly installed at the entrances to bathrooms and can also be used to conceal linen closets and washers and dryers when the bathroom serves double duty as a laundry room. There’s also a growing bathroom remodeling trend of enclosing the toilet alcove to create a toilet “room” within
the bathroom. However, space restrictions seldom allow for the installation of a swinging door, so remodelers often install pocket doors. Pocket door frames also allow for items to be mounted on the pocket wall. For instance, when used with Johnson’s 151558PL Pocket Wall Reinforcement Clip Set and 5/8-inch thick plywood, the 1500SC Pocket Door Frame with all-steel split studs can support wall-mounted fixtures such as towel bars, shelves, framed mirrors or artwork. The pocket door frame kit comes equipped with soft-close hardware that allows doors up to 200 pounds to be opened and closed by the touch of a fingertip for less risk of pinched fingers and slammed September 18, 2020
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cityofdhs.org/planning-documents. A hard copy of the Draft IS/MND is available for review at the City’s Public Works Department by appointment only. To request an appointment, please contact the City’s Public Works Department via email at dporras@ cityofdhs.org or by phone at (760) 329-6411. By this notice, the City is announcing the opening of the 30-day comment period (September 18, 2020 to October 19, 2020). All written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2020. Please send written comments to Daniel Porras, Community Works Director, City of Desert Hot Springs Public Works Department, 11-999 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Publish September 18, 2020. DSW20-5165
Public Notice This notice advises the public that the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), as the lead agency, intends to adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2020090146) for the Golden State Water Company: Mojave Tanks and Booster Station Project (California Water System #3610063) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines. The project includes the construction of two 0.4 million-gallon (MG) steel water storage tanks and a booster station at the southeast corner of Juniper Avenue and Mojave Drive in Morongo Valley, San Bernardino County, California. A new building would be installed to house the prefabricated booster pump station. One tank would be constructed in Phase 1 and the second tank would be constructed in Phase 2. An earthen basin to retain tank overflow and site drainage would also be constructed within the project site. The proposed water storage tanks and booster station would replace the existing 0.1MG bolted steel water storage tank and booster station located at the current Mojave Plant 230 feet to the east. The existing storage tank and booster station are in poor condition and in need of replacement. The old tank will be removed after the new tanks and booster station is constructed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review and comment from September 8, 2020 - October 22, 2020 at the State Water Board, San Bernardino District Office 464 E. 4th Street, Room 437 San Bernardino, CA 92401 and at the State Clearinghouse for a period of 45 days. Comments should be submitted to Wendy Pierce at Wendy.Pierce@waterboards.ca.gov or State Water Board, Division of Drinking Water 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Comments may also be submitted to the State Clearinghouse. Electronic transmissions must be received by October 22, 2020 and comments sent by U.S. mail must be postmarked by October 22, 2020. The project site is not present on any of the lists enumerated under section 65962.5 of the government code. Publish September 18, 2020. DSW20-5166 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Corporate Yard Park Project As lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City of Desert Hot Springs (City) prepared a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/ MND) for the proposed Corporate Yard Park Project (project). The Draft IS/MND has been prepared to provide the public, state, and local agencies with information about the potential environmental effects of construction and operation of the project. The project would encompass approximately 10 acres south of Flora Avenue and east of Cholla Drive. A new 7.6-acre community park would be developed, including a football field, baseball field, concessions area, and on-site parking. The City’s Corporate Yard would continue operations on the remaining 2.4 acres of the project site. The City’s purpose for the project is to provide increased parkland with sports fields for residents, consistent with the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Draft IS/MND may be viewed on the City’s website at https://www.
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: 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 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,
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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 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 T.S. No.: 20-24821 A.P.N.: 757-022-013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JOSE C. HUERTA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0227016 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 10/13/2020 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department located at 849 West Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $67,504.15 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 87020 CENTER STREET THERMAL, CA 92274 A.P.N.: 757-022-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COL-
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LECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-24821. 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: 09/09/2020 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (844) 477-7869 or www.STOXPOSTING.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Director. Publish September 18, 25, October 2, 2020. DSW20-5164 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
How to Help Your Kid Get Better Sleep
with neurodevelopmental and psychological disorders, about 75% experience insomnia. Kids also have trouble focusing; they are often hyperactive, irritable, have poor memories, feel anxious and depressed, and experience learning difficulties. All of which is reflected in their school performance.
Most of us know how important sleep is to anyone … without enough sleep and without enough quality sleep, you can find yourself suffering the consequences, whether you realize it or not. You may not be sleeping soundly, and you may not be getting into the different types of sleep everyone needs (think REM sleep and dreaming – essential to our overall health). Sleep is a basic human need – not just for our physical bodies, but also
What can you do? Everybody – including kids and teens – needs vitamin D. It may also be helpful to take iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, B vitamins, valerian, vitamin E, chamomile, and the amino acid theanine. Always work with a competent health care professional if you want to supplement with melatonin (even though you can for our mental health. unintended consequences purchase it over the counter). But enough about you. like trouble concentrating and Nix the soda, cakes, What about your children lower grades. If they are driving, cookies, over-reliance on bread and teens? Children ages 6 they may be drowsy while and pasta, etc. So, make to 12 need 9 to 12 hours, doing so. They may experience sure you help your kids and and teens 13 to 18 need 8 anxiety and depression as teens dial back on the junk to 10 hours of good quality a result – they may even food. Also – read labels of sleep. (The average teen have thoughts of suicide. products you purchase for your only gets 7 to 7.5 hours.) As for younger children, children – added chemicals A teen’s natural sleep starting as early as 3 months of hormone melatonin is produced age, higher melatonin levels are for preserving or any other reason may be detrimental for later at night, so they may have produced at night, and lower their overall health, including a more challenging time falling levels are secreted during the their sleep patterns. If you asleep at a reasonable time. daytime. Despite this, up to want to purchase gummy Since they must usually get up 25% of healthy children have vitamins, please be aware that early for school, they may have insomnia, and for those kids
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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 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
there is usually a significant amount of sugar in them, so these may not be the best choice.However, if you improve the quality of their diets, especially in the salad and veggie department, you may get most of these extra assists from the food itself! Other tips for improving sleep are to turn off all screens at an earlier hour, make sure kids and teens get enough exercise, avoid eating close to bedtime, ensure bedrooms are dark, maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid afternoon naps (or at least limit them to 15-20 minutes) as kids start getting older, limit caffeine intake (think chocolate, colas, coffee, etc.) and mostly don’t eat or drink them at night. They’re stimulants! When summer break is coming to an end, before school starts, begin setting an earlier-to-bed schedule. If your child or teen seems troubled, and especially if they’re not talking to you about it, don’t hesitate to try some mental health counseling. You, as parents, can also take a look at your parenting style and see if you can improve your skills, which may help your kids even more. As always – have a happy, holistically healthy day!
Return of American Indian Ancestral Remains from Finland
By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON – Last year, President Trump and President Niinistӧ of Finland finalized an agreement to return American Indian ancestral remains and funerary objects taken over a century ago from what is now Mesa Verde National Park Colorado. Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney and other officials joined President Trump in the Oval Office to recognize the cultural and ancestral importance of these items being returned safely to the Mesa Verde region. “The leadership of President Trump and President Niinistӧ of Finland resulted in the return of these important objects to their rightful place in Indian Country,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “They are to be commended for their solemn efforts.” “Repatriating ancestral remains to the Tribes that are culturally connected to the Mesa Verde region underscores the importance of continued protection of the heritage and traditions of our Indian nations,” said Assistant Secretary
Sweeney. “While this is a solemn occasion, I express my humble gratitude to President Trump and President Niinistӧ for leading a team of dedicated individuals working alongside Tribal governments to achieve this successful conclusion.” In 1891, Swedish researcher Gustaf Nordenskiold conducted excavations in Mesa Verde National Park, removing an extensive collection of American Indian ancestral remains, funerary items and other cultural items. Mesa Verde is a complex of stone dwellings hand-built into cliffs, and was home to Ancestral Pueblo people for more than 700 years, from 600 to 1300 C.E. The excavated items became part of the ethnographic collection of the National Museum of Finland. Since 2016, the U.S. government, led by the U.S. Department of State, with support from Mesa Verde National Park and others at the Department of the Interior, has supported the associated Tribes in their request to repatriate certain items from the Nordenskiold collection identified as ancestral remains, and
cultural items such as funerary objects as defined under the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Under NAGPRA, Federal law requires that U.S. museums and Federal agencies transfer human remains and funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that have requested them. NAGPRA’s requirements position in the
United States as a global leader in honoring indigenous peoples’ rights to repatriate cultural heritage and ancestral remains under U.S. law. Although NAGPRA does not apply internationally, the U.S. refers to the national policy established by NAGPRA in its support for Tribal requests for repatriation from foreign countries. This is one of several international repatriations from foreign museums that Interior has supported in recent years in response to
Tribes’ requests for assistance. Interior coordinates with the Departments of State, Justice and Homeland Security to help Tribes seeking repatriation of cultural items held abroad in museums or private collections or sold at foreign auctions. Interior also maintains an informal internal working group, co-led by the Office of International Affairs and the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, to coordinate these efforts.
Kid-Friendly Recipes for At-Home Learning
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uring a school year that’s sure to be a new experience for students and parents alike, many of the everyday necessities, like eating breakfast and lunch, remain. However, this year, many little learners will be enjoying their lunches from the comfort and safety of home rather than at school, meaning moms and dads are back in charge of keeping the kitchen running throughout the day. According to a survey conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Sabra, 74% of caregivers expect this school year to be more chaotic than ever and 64% of moms and dads complain they are dreading becoming the “lunch lady” at home. You can improve those school day blues with quick, kid-friendly recipes that refuel children for their educational explorations. By providing a steady stream of balanced meals and snacks made with wholesome ingredients, you can feel good about boosting your athome students’ learning capabilities even during these tricky times. In the morning, try starting with this Chocolate Banana Cinnamon Toast recipe from Tabitha Brown, the actress and vegan foodie known as “America's Mom.” Sliced banana powers this breakfast with the rich, decadent taste of Sabra Dark Chocolate Dessert Dip & Spread to thrill chocolate lovers for a combination of flavors kids love. For a lunchtime solution with easy prep and quick cleanup, a Hummus Flatbread Pizza takes just 10-15 minutes to make. Made with easy-to-find ingredients you can keep on-hand like pizza sauce and hummus, simply top with sweet favorites like pineapple for a fun boost for long days of learning. To find more at-home recipe inspiration, visit sabra.com.
Hummus Flatbread Pizza
Chocolate Banana Cinnamon Toast
Recipe courtesy of Tabitha Brown Prep time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 2 pieces toast 2 slices cinnamon raisin bread 3 tablespoons Sabra Dark Chocolate Dessert Dip & Spread 6 banana slices, plus additional for serving (optional) 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon maple syrup fresh strawberries (optional) powdered sugar Toast bread to desired doneness. Using spoon, swirl to spread 1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate spread on each slice of toast. Add banana slices to one slice of toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with second slice of toast. Slice in half diagonally. Add to plate with extra sliced banana and fresh strawberries, if desired. Drizzle toast with maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Hummus Flatbread Pizza
Recipe courtesy of Tabitha Brown Prep time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 1 flatbread 4 teaspoons pizza sauce 1 rectangular flatbread 3 tablespoons Sabra Classic Hummus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided 1/3 cup pineapple tidbits or fresh pineapple pieces strawberries chopped romaine lettuce English cucumber slices Preheat oven to 500 F. Brush pizza sauce to edges of flatbread. Swirl to spread hummus to edges of flatbread. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder over flatbread. If using canned pineapple tidbits, drain and pat dry with paper towel. Add pineapple tidbits to flatbread and sprinkle with remaining garlic powder. Bake 5-10 minutes, or until flatbread is light golden brown. Cool and cut flatbread. Serve with strawberries and mix chopped romaine lettuce and English cucumber slices for simple salad.
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