Desert Star Weekly Sept. 22, 2021 issue!

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Septmeber 22, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 74

‘Emmys 2021’

L A County says maskless Emmys ceremony was NOT in violation of Covid-19 rules By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles health officials sprang to the Emmys’ defense, hailing safety protocols at the show and noting that it’s exempt from the mask mandate as a television production after the sight of maskless celebrities stoked outrage.

The 73rd annual Emmy Awards at the Event Deck at LA Live, which is considered an indoor-outdoor venue, has courted massive controversy due to the guests sporting no masks despite it being tightly packed. The organizers were accused of hypocrisy and

elitism at a time when children have to mask up at school – a highly politicized issue, which has been fueling legal battles between Republican governors and proponents of school-mask mandates. Responding to the backlash sparked by the ceremony, LA County’s health

officer on Monday defended the gathering, insisting that neither the assorted celebrities nor the organizers had done anything wrong. The official invoked exemptions for film, television, and music production, arguing that they fall under this category since the Emmys were televised.

The Emmy Award Show is a television production, and persons appearing on the show are considered performers The statement noted that all of those in the audience were fully vaccinated and provided proof of a negative

By Desert Star Staff COACHELLA, Calif. — Augustine Casino invites all job seekers to its upcoming career fair scheduled for Tuesday, September 28. The event will be held at the Augustine Casino administrative offices located behind the casino on Van Buren and Avenue 54 in Coachella. The career fair will run 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and offers attendees the opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers actively looking to fill open positions in Food & Beverage, Slots, Housekeeping, Facilities, Accounting and Public Safety. In addition, offers may be made on the spot for qualified candidates (pending

background checks). Augustine Casino is one of the largest employers in Coachella, offering its team members competitive pay, generous paid time off, group health insurance, 401k match, free meals, advancement opportunities and team member recognition. In addition, Augustine has a proven track record of employee retention, with more than 25% of its team members with ten years of service or more. Career Fair attendees are encouraged to apply online at www.augustinecasino.

Local Casino To Host Career Fair

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