Desert Star Weekly Sept. 28 , 2022 issue!

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Joshua Tree Music Fest

By Desert Star Staff

Valley nonprofits are surprised with

Palm Desert, Calif. – Two local nonprofit organizations were surprised with $10,000 each. Representatives from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation interrupted two live news broadcasts of News Channel 3’s News at 4 p.m. The first happened on Wednesday afternoon while reporter Marian Bouchot was interviewing Desert X Founder and President Susan Davis. Then, on Thursday, while Bouchot was interviewing Ronnie’s House for Hope Founder and President Jennifer Loza, another surprise was presented.

“These surprise grants

are an exciting extension of our partnership with News Channel 3,” said Catharine Reed, Vice President of Charitable Programs for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. “There are many nonprofits in our valley with amazing hearts serving fantastic causes. It’s extremely gratifying to help these organizations help others.”

Awarding the unexpected grants is part of the promotional process for the Berger Foundation and News Channel 3 to announce its open application period for twelve $25,000 grants that will be

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grants

Musical Highlights

Ibibio Sound Machine: Vibrant electro-afro-funk outta London; English-Nigerian

lead singer Eno Williams is a force, and the razor-sharp octet is focused on that dance floor. Energetic and euphoric. Boundless and borderless.

Ghost-Note: Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammywinning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is

an explosion of sound. Brass Against: A musical middle finger to today’s authoritarian machine. A collective group of musicians who share the goal

of creating music to inspire social and personal change. One of the things that really stands out about JTMF is the intimacy you can only get at a smaller event. Seeing

The 17th Annual Fall Joshua Tree Music Festival takes place October 6-9.

By Desert Star Staff

Pop Icon Billy Ocean to Perform at Morongo see page 3.

LtoR: Kent Kay, Catharine Reed, Susan Davis, Michael Stutz and Marian Bouchot Photo courtesy of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.

MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

A Remarkable Field Of Strong Albums

keyboard playing. Information: DougCosmoClifford.com.

Artist: Nikki Lane

Title: Denim & Diamonds (New West Records) You might like if you enjoy: Loretta Lynn, Kasey Chambers, Nikki Lane

A remarkable finale, an unearthed lost treasure and several new studio releases make for great listens.

Artist: Dr. John

Title: Things Happen That Way (Rounder Records) You might like if you enjoy: Dr. John, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson

Tell me more: At once a genre-defying artist and the very sonic definition of New Orleans’ timeless sound, Malcolm “Mac” Rebenack, Jr. — better known as Dr. John — had long spoke about wanting to record a county and western album to pay homage to the songwriters and music makers whose songs had touched him. Rebennack was in the midst of realizing that dream when a heart attack tragically ended his life on June 6, 2019. The Grammy-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who had masterfully fused soul, R&B, funk, rock and blues since the 1950s was only 77. The good news is that the resulting posthumous masterwork Things Happen That Way (released via Rounder Records on Sept. 23) showcase those final recordings and fully celebrate Dr. John’s

groundbreaking six-decade-long recording career. The range of material stretches from a wistful take showcasing his distinctive vocals and piano playing on Willie Nelson’s “Funny How Time Slips Away,” an urgent reading of Hank Williams’ 1951 classic “Ramblin’ Man” and a playful take on the Traveling Wilburys’ “End of the Line” (the latter bolstered by Aaron Neville’s vocals) to his own co-writes with famed guitarist Shane Theriot (“Holy Water,” “Sleeping Dogs Best Left Alone,” “Give Myself a Good Talkin’ To”). Willie Nelson joins Dr. John on a R&B-flavored take of the traditional “Gimme That Old Time Religion.” The album’s closing title track (written by Jack Henderson Clement) is poignant, elevated by Dr. John’s rich baritone and sparse piano work. Currently available on audio CD and digitally, Things Happen That Way will be released on vinyl on Oct. 14. Information: Rounder.com.

Artist: Rhett Miller Title: The Misfit (ATO Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Old 97’s, Wilco, John Lennon, Tom Petty

Tell me more: A notable departure from his work with Dallas, Texas’ alt-country favorites Old 97’s and previous solo work, singer-songwriter Rhett Miller’s ninth solo album The Misfit is a rich hybrid of psychedelic pop, indie folk rock and cosmic dream-pop bound by probing songcraft. The confessional “Follow You Home,” evocative psychedelic rocker “Heart Attack Days,” rootsy ballad “Already There,” shimmering “Just When It Gets Good,” luxurious “Fascination,” reflective “The White Tops” and ardent piano-anchored “Let Me Go There With You” are among the great cuts that find Miller at the top of his game. Information: RhettMiller.com.

Artists: Doug “Cosmo” Clifford with Bobby Whitlock Title: California Gold (Cliffsong Records) You might like if you enjoy: Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos, Deep Purple’s “Burn”

Tell me more: Who knew that following the breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Derek & The Dominos, a

principal member from each of those illustrious troupes would join forces to write and record a killer full-length album that was never released — until September 2022. CCR drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford and Derek & the Dominos singerkeyboardist Bobby Whitlock were joined by bassists Donald “Duck” Dunn and Tom Miller, as well as guitarists David Vega and Mike O’Neill on the previously-unissued California Gold. Recorded at the infamous Cosmos Factory and other area Bay Area studios, the 12-track disc will definitely appeal to fans of classic ‘70s blues rock outfits such as Humble Pie, Grand Funk Railroad and the Doobie Brothers. The terrific track listing includes the aptlytitled “Good Times,” bluesy “Get Down Fever,” soul music mining “It’s Always Darkest Before The Dawn,” hard-edged “Do Or Die” and soaring “I’m Happy Just Being Alive.” My favorite original on the album is the driving “Purple Mountain,” an enticing six-minute rocker bolstered by sublime lead guitar work, deft drumming from Clifford along with Whitlock’s signature lead vocals and

Tell me more: In the wake of the arrival of the global pandemic a parade of talented artists have issued probing and powerful albums that reflect a singular moment in time when the world was seemingly stopped in its tracks. Add Nikki Lane’s name to that list of musical greats issuing a standout album over the past year or so. Denim & Diamonds is a wonderful leap forward for the Nashville-based songstress, with a blend of roots rock, Americana and alt-country showcased across the 10-track disc. The album was completed at a unique point just after the last days of Lane’s extended tour in support of her 2017 album Highway Queen and at the beginning the lockdown forcing everyone indoors. Lane enlisted famed Queens of the Stone Age leader Joshua Homme to help bring her vision to life.

The melodic “First High” with its undeniable chorus, haunting alt-country ballad “Faded,” rousing roots rocker “Born Tough” and defiant “Try Harder” are among the early standouts on the wonderful album.

The tender “Live/Love,” lusty “Black Widow” and haunting closer “Chimayo” continue the album’s firm reach in its last half.

Information: NikkiLane.com.

$5.8M Grant Will Train Technicians to Build Out CA Broadband

By Desert Star Staff

California will need tens of thousands of workers over the next six years as we continue to build the broadband network to bring high-speed internet to underserved areas.

Now, the feds have awarded $5.8 million to the Communications Workers of America to supercharge its workforce training program.

Frank Arce, vice president of Communications Workers of America District 9, which encompasses California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam, said the union is partnering with the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District in the Bay Area to expand its apprenticeship program.

“We’re planning on focusing on underserved communities,” Arce explained. “Make sure it’s a locally based workforce,

people of color, women, veterans, and young people.”

The plan is to open three more paid apprenticeship training programs over the next few years in the Fresno, Chico, and Los Angeles areas. In addition, the state is set to allocate more than $5 billion to extend high-speed internet in rural areas. The Infrastructure Act will bolster the effort with hundreds of millions in federal funds.

Arce pointed out that the grant also will allow the union to partner with employers to bolster working families.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to get some skills and set themselves into a solidly middle-class job,” Arce asserted. “We’re taking advantage of this opportunity to build our infrastructure in the country to see if we can get some Californians out to work.”

Arce noted in the past, unscrupulous subcontractors working for telecom companies have cut

corners and treated workers poorly. But he added the publicly-funded program will raise the standards

to require high-quality materials, workmanship, and employee benefits.

Michael A. Contreras Selected as Cathedral City’s Fire Chief

By Desert Star Staff

With more than 30 years of firefighting experience, Michael A. Contreras has been selected as Cathedral City’s newest fire chief. Contreras, a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Fire Authority, was one of six finalists selected to interview for the position through a national search conducted by Bob Murray and Associates.

“After a comprehensive national search, I’m confident we’ve found the right leader for the Cathedral City Fire Department,” said City Manager Charlie McClendon. “Michael’s experience and leadership skills are obvious, but he’s

also a proven relationship builder and collaborator who recognizes the current challenges and opportunities that come with being a fire chief in the 21st Century.”

Contreras has been a member of the executive leadership team at the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), which serves 23 cities and the unincorporated areas of Orange County, California. OCFA is a fullservice fire and EMS agency that serves 1.9 million residents over a 587-squaremile area. In 2021, the agency responded to more than 161,000 incidents.

During his 32 years with the Orange County Fire Authority, Contreras has been an integral leader in succession planning, performance management, employee mental and physical wellness, and

managing various emergency management challenges. He currently works the day-today operations of a large, diverse geographic division serving more than 247,000 residents. Contreras also oversees nine fire stations, responding to more than 20,000 calls each year.

Contreras has held many assignments for the OCFA, including training officers. Recruit academy instructor, academy fitness coordinator, academy coordinator, department safety officer, hazardous material specialist, and assistant public information officer, and is a member of the department’s urban search and rescue (USAR) team. He will succeed current Fire Chief John Muhr, who is set to retire on Oct. 13, 2022, after 12 years with the Cathedral City Fire Department.

Pop Icon Billy Ocean to Perform at Morongo

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR

Max Liebermann

OFFICE MANAGER

Mindy Salas

ART DIRECTOR

Dina Rivera

CONTRIBUTORS

Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Madeline Zuckerman, Pamela Price, Pat Krause, Risa D’Angeles, Richard Rowland, Robert Kinsler, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Pat Krause

By Desert Star Staff

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa – Billy Ocean, the Grammy Award-winning artist with international name recognition, will grace the stage in the Morongo Grand Ballroom to perform his greatest hits on October 30.

Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2020 – one of the highest recognitions in the U.K. for contributions to the arts and sciences – Ocean is anything but the typical musical artist, having won seven ASCAP Pop Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, one Grammy, and one Ivor Novello Award.

Ocean is known for timeless hits that include “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” (1985), “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” (1985), “There’ll Be Sad Songs” (1986), and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” (1988), of which many earned chart-topping status in both the U.K. and the U.S. For example, Ocean’s 1985 hit “When the Going Gets Tough” topped billboards on both sides of the pond – reaching No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 in the U.S. Similar success came for “Get Outta My Dreams,” which reached No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 3 in the U.K.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1950 as Leslie Sebastian Charles, the artist now known as Bill Ocean acquired his stage name by referencing a football team in his home country that went by the name “Oceans 11.”

Growing up singing in the London club scene, Ocean

embraced the musician life and the personae he has come to embrace throughout his career. His rise to fame came with the release of his first album, “Bill Ocean” (1976), which garnered a large international fanbase.

“Billy Ocean is a pop legend whose live performance should not be missed,” said Simon Farmer, Morongo’s Executive Director of Marketing. “This will be an amazing experience, and we couldn’t be more pleased

to host one of music’s most iconic performers.”

Tickets are available for $39 to $49 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. for the 9:00 p.m. show.

HOROSCOPES

In the next several months, your presence in relationships will change. You might learn how to amiably clash and disagree or a need for deeper understanding with intimates will emerge. You will separate or marry, find a partner or feel solitary, make money or lose it, while learning about commitment, compromise and everything concerning I and Thou. Truthfulness and integrity are key. As is love which is at the heart of all that matters.

TAURUS

Something new is being asked in all interactions and relationships. Perhaps you’ve defined more clearly the needs of your present and future life. But have you taken into consideration, listened to and pondered upon the voices of those around you. Much needs tending from the past seven years. Everything sits, waiting. A huge cleaning and rearrangements is being called for. Health, too. With health take extreme care.

A great gift of awareness within begins to unfold. Gradually you will come to realize what motivates, encourages and provides you with identity and true confidence. You will also begin to express yourself in increasingly creative ways. Venus is watching over you, providing knowledge of your purpose, identity, gifts. The Dweller turns into the Angel of Presence. Do you know what this means?

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4, 2022

ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

Your home. It changed last year and it’s going to change again. People move in or out, you add to it or abandon it, it needs to be ordered and orderly. Reorganization must begin internally. Home is your foundation, identity, roots and refuge. You must have a garden. Family responsibilities increase. You may not feel brave (but actually you are). You’re also constant, steady and stable. The family is grateful.

this will quickly pass like a light rainstorm. Where and what is in your garden? Cultivate that which makes you happiest.

You and others will seek to understand how to communicate more effectively, how to disseminate information more clearly, what you know and what you don’t know, and how to deepen so the heart is touched. You may feel somber, worried about time and the effectiveness of your efforts. Do you reach people, you wonder? Eliminate what’s unnecessary, organize and become more efficient and realistic about finances. Pray for what is needed.

How others “see” you, being ignored, the thought of aging – these are pondered upon. A stronger sense of self begins to emerge as you assess your needs. It’s important to fulfill all duties while also resting more. When asking for inner strength, illusions cease. Your home continues to be a place of refuge. Everything superficial disturbs and distresses you. A new foundation is forming concerning future work. Sometimes you want to run away somewhere. Someone, though is in need. You choose the Will to Good.

standing. Now, in secret, you assess personal goals, aspirations, asking who are my real friends, groups and peers? Anything superficial is eliminated (slowly). It’s not worthy of your time. Saying the “right thing” no longer occurs to you. You seek a direct relationship with God, learning what truly contributes to joy. It’s a journey, no longer downward, but spiraling upward. Towards a new light.

me go about my daily life? And with what underlying faith, hope and/or vision do I hold?

PISCES

You will encounter feelings of goodness and self-worth and you may question how valuable you are. Seeking this from the outer world does not produce an adequate evaluation. You may feel unsupported, discouraged at times in relationships. You will be challenged to create a new sense of self-worth and self as valuable. You may be a bit disillusioned at times. But

The contemplative life becomes a need as you review, assess, and come to terms with the past, with your family, who you’ve been, what you have identified with, all you’ve accomplished (or haven’t) and things you wish for and hope to do. A cycle is coming to a close. A new cycle of endeavors with a new self-identity will begin. Your new life will have no dark mysteries, no past seeking completion. It will take time. You have time eternal. All’s well.

Your sign of Capricorn represents and reflects the culture and civilization we live within. Which is now changing and transforming quickly and at a relentless pace. You, as a leader, are also in a state of change. You’re constructing the ladder leading up to the mountaintop where you will help create the new culture and civilization. Its foundation is love and intelligence. Do not ever find yourself lacking. You will build a new foundation based upon your great intelligence and your humor. Be sure to have sturdy shoes.

Outer world pressures and a great inner tension turn you inward. Here you encounter your desires, aspiration and needs. How you were able to control your life and environment is no longer available or effective. At first there is confusion, then adaptability takes over. You see the needs & respond to the needs presented. It may not be comfortable. A struggle emerges. Choices appear. How you make Right Choice is you align with the Will to Good and the Will to Love. Then blessings shower down upon you. And everything changes. You become a Server.

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

You’re recognized as being responsible in your profession, developing respect and good

These become your questions for several years. How can I inspire others? What are my true values? What do I believe in, what are my goals and how do I achieve them? What drives me, what do I want to learn and what don’t I know? How do I better communicate my philosophy of life? Do I have a philosophy of life? If yes, what is it? If none, then what helps

We Can’t Attend Board Meetings!

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Mr. Richardson: Meeting outside the regularly scheduled board meeting, the directors are meeting to review and accept the treasurer’s developed budget. Can association members attend as observers only? What is the law on meeting outside noticed open board meetings?? L.B., Martinez.

Dear L.B.: The Open Meeting Act (Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) requires all open board meetings be announced at least 4 days in advance with a posted agenda. A “board meeting” per Civil Code Section 4090 is any time a quorum of the board is, in person or otherwise, discussing anything within the board’s authority. So, if the board is meeting to discuss the budget, that is a “board

meeting” per Section 4090 and it should be announced 4 days ahead. Members must be permitted to attend all open board meetings, so yes, you should be able to observe board budget discussions. Thanks for your question, Kelly.

Dear Mr. Richardson: From March 2020 until several months ago our Board meetings were held via zoom. Now they are in person - which the Board says is required under state law - in a poorly ventilated, often crowded room, no masks required or requested. This is causing concern to some homeowners who are concerned about the current extremely contagious covid variant which can infect even the fully vaccinated and boosted. Is possible to get some special dispensation from the state to permit - or require - meetings by zoom? M.F., Coronado.

Dear M.F.: Purely virtual meetings are not allowed except in the event a declared

emergency prevents the meeting. However, why not add a virtual component to the inperson meetings? Anyone who is unable to attend physically can still attend virtually, which improves communication and participation. I am increasingly supportive of “hybrid” meetings. Since the cost of setting up hybrid meetings is usually minor (subscription to a virtual meeting platform service and purchasing a conference call microphone), most HOAs can and should benefit. Thanks, Kelly

Dear Kelly: When the meeting notice was posted for the upcoming board meeting, I asked the management company where the physical location would be. I was told it would be at the management office, which is more than 25 miles away. That seems like an excessive requirement.

Is there anything in the Civil Code that requires the physical location to be at the site of the complex or at least somewhere

closer than 25+ miles?

Thank you. E.B., San Diego

Dear E.B.: Nothing in the Davis-Stirling Act addresses the location of board meetings, but Corporations Code Section 7211(a)(5) says that board meetings may be held as stated in the notice of meeting or as stated by the bylaws or board resolution. So, unless the bylaws restrict the meeting location, it could theoretically be many miles away from the project. Some HOAs do not have a suitable place for meetings, and others don’t have a setup conducive to a virtual meeting component (assuming a hybrid meeting), so I do

know that many HOAs hold meetings at their management company’s offices. Certainly, there is a point at which the distance is something which should be considered. Finding a suitable meeting place isn’t easy. I have seen clients use/ rent rooms in libraries, churches, restaurants, community recreation centers and even car dealerships! Best regards, Kelly

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

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

GEMINI

AQUARIUS

Firebirds Sign Three Players To A

By Desert Star Staff

PALM SPRINGS, CA. – The Coachella Valley Firebirds (@ Firebirds), the 32nd American Hockey League franchise and an affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken), have signed forward David Cotton and defensemen Jimmy Schuldt and Eddie Wittchow for the 2022-2023 season.

David Cotton joins the Firebirds from a Calder Cup Championship-winning season with the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves. In 81 AHL games, the Parker, TXnative recorded 37 points (21 goals, 16 assists) throughout two seasons. Cotton signed

with the Blackhawks’ affiliate following his senior year (20192020) at Boston College, where he served as team captain. In 2017-2018, the former Carolina Hurricanes draft choice (169th overall in 2015) helped the Eagles to an NCAA Hockey East Championship.

Jimmy Schuldt comes to Coachella Valley with 151 games of AHL experience across three seasons, skating with the Chicago Wolves, Henderson Silver Knights, and most recently with the Rochester Americans. In 2018-2019, the 6-foot-1, 203-pound right-handed shot played one game for the Vegas Golden Knights in

the National Hockey League. Schuldt spent four seasons with St. Cloud State University and was named captain heading into his sophomore season. The 27-year-old hails from Minnetonka, MN.

Eddie Wittchow (WITTcoe) brings over 200 games of professional hockey experience to the desert after spending the last three seasons in the Washington Capitals’ organization with the Hershey Bears (AHL) and South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL).

Following four seasons at the University of Wisconsin, the former 2011 Florida Panthers’ sixth-round draft pick signed with the AHL’s Springfield

Thunderbirds. Wittchow, a native of Burnsville, MN, played in Finland during the 2018-2019 season with KooKoo in Liiga.

The Firebirds will face off for their Home Away from Home Series in Seattle this October against the Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers. The four games will take place at three venues in the Seattle area. Tickets start at just $15 for the October 23 game at Climate Pledge Arena and $11 for the October 28 game at Angel Of The Winds Arena. For complete details on all Firebirds games in Seattle, click here.

Coachella Valley’s inaugural game will occur on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Calgary

against the Calgary Wranglers. The Firebird’s home opening game will take place at Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class concert and sports venue explicitly designed for the Coachella Valley, on Sunday, December 18, 2022, against the Tucson Roadrunners. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00pm PT. Season tickets for the 2022-2023 season are on sale now. For more information and to purchase season tickets for the inaugural season, please visit www.cvfirebirds.com or call 760-835-8778. In addition, view the team’s entire game and promotional schedule, including theme night events, at www. cvfirebirds.com/schedule.

By Desert Star Staff

Child hunger is a persistent problem in California and the U.S., especially in rural areas. Now, a new grant program will promote and fund the best ideas around the country to help solve it.

This week, the nonprofit Save the Children launched its new Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab, which will ultimately award $100,000 to winning projects.

Tamara Sandberg, senior adviser for food security at Save the Children, said the goal is to replicate successful programs.

“The idea of the Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab is to lift up ideas from within

rural communities, provide them with the support to incubate their ideas, and then funding and technical assistance to try out their ideas,” Sandberg outlined.

Sandberg added that many rural families have difficulty getting nutritious food simply because of their isolated locations, and they may lack reliable transportation to get to stores with fresh food. Since the pandemic, save the Children has distributed bags full of fruits and vegetables to more than one million lowincome families in California.

Dino Pliego, assistant state director for Save the Children in California, said the organization’s analysis of

national data showed hunger among children has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, which affects the ability of children ability to learn as well as their health.

“Here in California, a U.S. Census Bureau survey revealed that one in eight households with children reported not having enough food in their homes this past year,” Pliego reported. “Kids can’t be hungry for knowledge if they are hungry for food.”

About 90% of the U.S. counties with the highest child food insecurity rates are rural, according to the group Feeding America. Community organizations interested in the new grant opportunity must sign up by mid-October and

submit an application for their project by mid-November.

Disclosure: Save the Children contributes to our

fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Early Childhood Education, Education, and Poverty Issues.

presented throughout 2023. Applications are available to all nonprofit organizations and

tax-exempt public schools serving the Coachella Valley.

“I really just couldn’t believe it,” said Loza. “This gift will fund grief groups for many kids and their families for the

entire school year. It’s going to make a huge difference. We are beyond thankful.”

For information about Ronnie’s House for Hope, visit www.ronnieshouseforhope.

org. For more about Desert Biennial, go to www.desertx. org. To learn more about the Coachella Valley Spotlight and to apply for a grant, visit kesq.com, and click

on the Coachella Valley Spotlight logo on the home page. The deadline for grant applications is noon on September 28, 2022.

Coachella Valley Inks David Cotton, Jimmy Schuldt, and Eddie Wittchow as Part of Growing Lineup Leading Up to Inaugural Season

Olive Crest Hosts “A Night In Tuscany”

By Madeline Zuckerman

Riverside September 2022.

-Olive Crest, the recognized leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse for 50 years, hosted its premier fundraising event, “A Night In Tuscany,” at the stunning Riverside residence of longtime Olive Crest supporters Jennifer and Tom Mangione.

“Olive Crest provides critical services for our community –from child abuse prevention to counseling, to homelessness prevention for children and teens,” said Tom Mangione. “My wife and I are pleased to support these efforts through this fun evening.”

Always a muchanticipated trip to the

magical world of Northern Italy, festivities began at 6:00 pm outside on the sprawling and beautifully manicured backyard of the Mangione residence. Capturing breathtaking vistas overlooking the Riverside community, guests feasted on an abundant array of scrumptious appetizers prepared by Chef Brad Martin of TASTE Catering. Pelzer Family Cellars donated a few award-winning wines and sangria, and All-American Brew Works donated beer and seltzer for guests to enjoy.

“As you enjoy this fun evening, please know that your generosity and support of this event helps to further our mission of preventing

child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis.

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. “One Life At A Time,” said Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland & Desert Communities. “Just this past year, our local team provided these services for 2,746 at-risk kids and families in this community. But what if we could “get upstream” of these traumatic circumstances? What if we could help children before escalating adverse childhood experiences that generationally repeat themselves? Our Child ‘Abuse Stops Here’ initiative is to significantly expand our preventative care to hurting families, diverting them away from the child welfare system.

We do this by equipping “care communities” that surround them with love, mentorship, support in times of crisis, and celebration. Together, we can exponentially increase the number of children and parents reached, bringing them out of brokenness and isolation and into a lifelong safety net of a loving community. Olive Crest is now serving twice as much as five years ago, and we anticipate continued increases in our service areas, including foster, family restoration and support, agedout foster youth, counseling, and child abuse prevention.”

Olive Crest Trustee Chris MacArthur served as emcee, welcoming guests and

commencing the evening’s lovely program. Comedian Nazareth, originally from the Holy Land, opened up the program by recounting numerous life experiences and hilarious stories. Next, guests were spellbound by the enormous talent of world-class Bass Baritone Robbie Britt, who performed inspirational and recognizable tunes such as America, God Shed His Grace On Thee, Unforgettable, and Send For Me. Finally, olive Crest Trustee Stan Morrison aptly got the live auction off to a terrific start.

For information, please call 1-800-550-CHILD (2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org.

International Day of Peace Reception at Cathedral City Senior Center

By Desert Star Staff

City officials and community members attended the International Day of Peace reception organized by the Cathedral City Peace Initiative, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, and the Cathedral City Senior Center. The event included a special exhibit featuring work by local artists and students

and peace doves created by kids in our community.

Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez presented certificates of recognition to Cathedral City Peace Initiative liaisons Bob McKechnie, Karen Riley (Executive Director of the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery), Sue Townsley, Geoff Corbin, and Vic Ide from the Senior Center.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed worldwide on Sept. 21. The U.N. General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence. Cathedral City is one of 365 International Cities of Peace.

• First, we want inner peace for individuals.

• Second, we want peace on the streets of Cathedral City for our residents, visitors, and people passing through.

International Cities of Peace is an association of citizens, governments, and organizations who have established their communities as official Cities of Peace by proclamation, resolution, or citizen advocacy. Locally the Cathedral City Peace Initiative is thinking about three kinds of peace:

• Third, we want world peace for all people, places, and things. Source: Pam Price

Vic Ide, Karen Riley, Cathedral City Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez, Sue Townsley and Bob McKechni. Photo credit: Pat Krause

Jennifer Mangione, Tom Mangione, and Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland & Desert Communities. Photo by Michael J. Elderman Photography.

Christopher MacArthur, Event Emcee & Olive Crest Board member, Jolyn MacArthur, and son Garrett MacArthur. Photo by Michael J. Elderman Photography.

Cathedral City Commanders, Julio Luna and Jon Enos with Ryan Hunt, Charlie McClendon and Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum. Photo credit: Pat Krause

Desert Town Hall 2023 Lineup Of

Street Journal editorial board.

By Desert Star Staff

INDIAN WELLS, CA – The Coachella Valley’s premier lecture series, Desert Town Hall, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, announced the 2023 season speakers today. The series includes four renowned individuals who will appear before an audience of nearly 2,000 ticket holders at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.

“We are thrilled to present these respected leaders for the 2023 series,” said Executive Director Becky Kurtz. “Attendees will hear from acclaimed experts on foreign policy, the national political scene, cyber security, genius

and innovation, and more.”

The 2023 season lineup includes:

Frank Abagnale on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Abagnale is a renowned cyber security and fraud prevention expert and bestselling author of Scam Me If You Can, revealing what the world’s most skilled scammers are up to and how to stop them. He is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents. For over 40 years, he has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies worldwide, including the FBI. Abagnale’s rare blend

of knowledge and expertise began more than 50 years ago when he was known as one of the world’s most famous con men. His riveting story inspired Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Abagnale and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent fast on his heels. In addition, the Tony-Award winning musical, Catch Me If You Can, directed by the legendary Jack O’Brien, opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Kimberley Strassel on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Strassel is an award-winning journalist and author, weekly columnist of “Potomac Watch” for the Wall Street Journal, and she also serves on the Wall

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Mike Pompeo on Monday, March 6, 2023. Pompeo served under President Trump as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2017 to 2018 and as Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021. He is the first person to have held both of those positions. As our nation’s senior diplomat, Pompeo helped craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation’s founding ideals, putting America first. In addition, he emphasized renewing alliances with key allies, including Japan, Australia, and South Korea.

Walter Isaacson on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Isaacson is a bestselling author, acclaimed historian, journalist, and Professor of History at Tulane University. He is the former president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, where he is now a distinguished fellow, and he also served as chairman and CEO of CNN and a managing editor at Time magazine. An accomplished biographer, Isaacson has written acclaimed

books on Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Henry Kissinger, and, most recently, Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna. He is also the co-author of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made.

Desert Town Hall is recognized as one of the pre-eminent speaker series in the nation, featuring worldrenowned speakers. Desert Town Hall also offers a Youth Town Hall program bringing 150 Coachella Valley high school students to join a special presentation by each speaker before the main speech. Desert Forum, Inc. (which produces Desert Town Hall) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational corporation. A portion of ticket purchases may be tax-deductible.

A limited number of season tickets are available, beginning at $400, including all four speakers. Visit www.deserttownhall.org or call (760) 610-2852. Follow Desert Town Hall on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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these acts on the stage just feet away with a few thousand people (vs. 80,000+) is really something unique and special; the artists and attendees feed off the energy, and it really is magical, says festival coproducer, Cassie Morrow.

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Start your day with a soothing gong sound bath or qi gong class, take your pick of yoga classes

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The Vibe Collective effervescence is how festival founder Barnett English describes the Joshua

Tree Music Festival experience. That joyful bliss felt during a shared communal experience. The incommunicable thrill of a group deliberately united in exaltation. Intense feelings of well-being and happiness. Of rising spirits and stretching life to the fullest. Renewing and solidifying the bonds that hold a community together, English continues.

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It takes a village to make JTMF happen! Those seeking a deeper level of involvement can join the Work Exchange team. Roles to fill include Gatekeepers, Bartenders, Box Office, Flowmasters, Merch, Green Team, Kitchen Crew, + more, and Work Exchangers can earn a festival ticket and meals for their time. Find out more about Work Exchange at joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

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Join the growing community of music-loving funsters at the Joshua Tree Music Festival, October 6-9, at the Joshua Tree

Lake RV & Campground, 2780 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA. For more information and lineup, go to

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filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 9, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211716. 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 STATE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish September 14, 21, 28, 2022 October 5, 2022, DSW22-2631

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS BIZZY B’S CLEANING, 68720 COSTA MESA DR, NORTH SHORE, CA 92254. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. MARIA JESUS ALMANZA, 68720 COSTA MESA DR, NORTH SHORE, CA 92254. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Reg istrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any mate rial matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable bya fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed MARIA JESUS ALMANZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 6, 2022. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211514.

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). Publish September 14, 21, 28, 2022 October 5, 2022, DSW22-2630

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS HERBS TO HELP YOU HEAL, 13602 MON TEREY ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. SYLVIA LEE ABURTO-GILL, 13602 MONTEREY ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a finenot exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed SYLVIA LEE ABURTO-GILL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/02/2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-202211419. NOTICE — THIS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EX PIRES 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 BUSI NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish September 14, 21, 28, 2022 October 5, 2022, DSW22-2629

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS COACHELLA VALLEY IV THERAPY LLC, 8691 ROCKIES AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. COACHELLA VALLEY IV THERAPY LLC, 8691 ROCKIES AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to trans act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Sec tion 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed onethousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed JENNIFER MARIE

GONZALES, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 6, 2022. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211505. 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). Publish September 14, 21, 28, 2022 October 5, 2022, DSW22-2628

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS JALISCO TIRES, 17729 N INDIAN CANYON DR, NORTH PALM SPINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County. 81160 AVENIDA ROMERO, INDIO CA 92201. Full name of registrant. PATRICIA—SALA ZAR, 81160 AVENIDA ROMERO, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/07/2022. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the regis trant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed one thousanddollars ($1,000).) Signed PATRICIA SALAZAR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on SEPTEMBER 7, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211558. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI NESS 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 STATE MENT 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 SEC TION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES SIONS CODE). Publish September 14, 21, 28, 2022 October 5, DSW22-2627.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS MISSION CRISTIANA LIRIO DE LOS VALLES, 19501 BEACON WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. WILMEY DEL CARMEN ORELLANA MOYA, 19501 BEACON WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. 2. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceed onethousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed WILMEY OREL LANA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 26, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211103. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI NESS 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 STATE MENT 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 SEC TION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES SIONS CODE). Publish September 7, 14, 21, 228, 022 DSW22-2625

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS A TOUCH OF BEAUTIE, 68305 HERMOSILLO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. STEPHANIE- -LAINEZ, 68305 HERMOSILLO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Reg istrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any mate rial matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by

a fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed STEPHANIE- -LAINEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 16, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202210535. 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 AUTHO RIZE 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). Publish September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 DSW22-2624

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS ABBAS’ BOOKKEEPING, 18801 ROBERTS RD #36, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant. PATRICIA LOUISE BURGESS, 18801 ROBERTS RD #36, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. 2. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/31/22. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material mat ter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a finenot exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Signed PATRICIA LOUISE BURGESS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 31, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202211311. 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 AUTHO RIZE 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). Publish September 7, 14, 21, 28, 022 DSW22-2621

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following ficti tious business name(s) OMNI TILE AND STONE, 66068 SAN JOSE RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. COUNTY RIVERSIDE. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, 66068 SAN JOSE RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This busi ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riv erside County on: 07/28/2021. 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: MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, AU GUST 23, 2022 signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on File No. R-2021716473 September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 DSW22-2618

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI NESS OMNI TILE & STONE INC, 82855 MARKET ST #F100, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; PO BOX 549, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant. OMNI TILE & STONE INC, 82855 MARKET ST, INDIO, CA 92201/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable bya fine not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Signed MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ MEZA, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on AUGUST 23, 2022. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202210967. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI NESS 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 STATE MENT 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 SEC TION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES SIONS CODE). Publish September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 DSW22-2617

BATCH: AFC-3060 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED SHOWN BELOW 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. NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by INDIAN PALMS TIMESHARE ESTATE OWNERS ASSOCIATION , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MU TUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW. WILL SELL ON 10/18/2022 at 3:00PM LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT 849 W. SIXTH STREET CORONA, CA 92882 IM PORTANT NOTE: TO ADHERE TO THE COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, THE TRUSTEES SALE WILL OCCUR OUTSIDE AND WILL REQUIRE THAT EVERYONE PRESENT MUST HAVE FACE COVERINGS AND ADHEAR TO SOCIAL DISTANCING BEFORE, DUR ING AND AFTER THE SALE TAKES PLACE. SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien. TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, OWNERS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES AMOUNT 102839 001247 001247 1 47 614-251-061-8 HERMAN F BEVERBURG AND JEAN M. BEVERBURG 4/5/2022 4/14/2022 20220178078 5/16/2022 2022-0225695 $5885.16 102840 001248 001248 1 48 614-251-061-8 HER MAN F BEVERBURG AND JEAN M. BEVERBURG 4/5/2022 4/14/2022 2022-0178078 5/16/2022 2022-0225695 $5885.16 102841 001204 001204 1 04 614-251-061-8 GARY RINGO SEVERALTY/SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 4/5/2022 4/14/2022 2022-0178078 5/16/2022 2022-0225695 $5864.31 102842 001232 001232 1 32 614-251-061-8 GLENN L. BANKS JR. A MARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 4/5/2022 4/14/2022 2022-0178078 5/16/2022 2022-0225695 $5310.38

The street address and other common designa tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 48630 MONROE STREET, INDIO, CA, 92201 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, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, pos session, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to sell, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The un dersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on SHOWN ABOVE as Book SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

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 the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. 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. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, pos session or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted ness secured by said Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien. IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 2346222 EXT 189 Date: 9/20/2022 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 330, Carlsbad , CA 92011 Phone no. (858) 207-0646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor. Publish September 28, October 5, 12, 2022. DSSW22-2649

NOTICE OF DECISION TO FORECLOSE ON SEPA RATE INTEREST Civil Code § 5705(d) RE: Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. Physical Property Address: 15 Don Quixote Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Legal Description: See Attached Exhibit A TO: Lisabeth Hillebrandt and Allan B. Hillebrandt, BE ADVISED that a majority of the Board of Directors for the Rancho Las Palmas Association, Inc. (“As sociation”) has voted to foreclose upon the abovereferenced separate interest real property located in the Association pursuant to the authority to do so under the Association’s governing documents and Chapter 8 of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, beginning with Civil Code Section 5600. This communication is from a debt collector. This office is attempting to collect a debt; and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: A condominium comprising (A) An undivided 1/51st interest in and to Lot 2 of Tract No. 7251 in the city of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 91 Pages 86 to 89 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said county. EXCEPT Units 728 to 778 both inclusive as shown in the Condominium Plan recorded Octo ber 20, 1977 as Instrument No. 208358 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. (b) Unit 734 as shown in the Condominium Plan recorded October 20, 1977 as Instrument No. 208358 of Official Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. Said condominium is subject to the Dec larations of Covenants, conditions and Restrictions, recorded December 30, 1976 as Instrument No. 202382 of Official Records, and Supplementary Declaration recorded October 20, 1977, as Instru ment No. 208359. PARCEL 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress, use and enjoyment as granted to Country Club Realty Corporation, a corporation by deed recorded January 11, 1977 as Instrument No. 4754 of Official Records. Subject to the reservation by Grantor of the right to administer the use and enjoyment of such non-exclusive ease ment and to impose limitations and requirements in connection with such use and enjoyment as set forth in paragraph 9.4 of that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, executed by Country Club Realty Corporation and Plaza In vestment Company, recorded December 30, 1976 as Instrument No. 202382 of Official Records of Riverside County, California, which declaration is hereby incorporated by the reference as though fully set forth herein. Publish September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2022. DSW22-2644

La Quinta City Council Denies Proposed Surf Park

By Desert Star Staff

Local residents and the La Quinta City Council oppose the proposed surf park and wave pool. The project would be a zoning change and allow the developers to build a resort and wave pool in the community. The development has been a controversial topic for nearly two years. Residents had raised concerns about traffic, noise, lighting, and water.

Residents have raised $66,000 to fight the project.

The project’s opponents are organized and vocal. Mostly, they don’t accept the findings of the city’s staff and final environmental review. Instead, they want city officials to disregard science and act like activists. In addition, they’ve used social media to spread misinformation about the project.

The proposed development would have included a 17-acre wave pool and 150 hotel rooms, and 600 short-term vacation

rentals. The proposal had prompted heated debate and opposition from La Quinta residents and local business owners. And if it is approved, the project would cost at least $100 million and take up 400 acres of undeveloped land in the La Quinta area.

The surf park would have been an artificial paradise with 18 million gallons of water and the world’s largest wave facility. The developer has said the project will use only allowed water and have minimal neighborhood impact.

The proposal’s developer, Meriwether Companies, says the project uses water responsibly and would not impact the environment.

The project developer said the wave pool would have consumed less than one million gallons of water daily. The project’s total water consumption had been approved by the Coachella Valley Water District, which regulates water use in significant developments with 500 or more units. The

water would be sourced from a shallow private well that pumps non-potable water. This non-potable water would be treated

and filtered before being used for the wave pool.

Groundwater is imported from the shrinking Colorado River, and the idea has

drawn criticism because of the proposed water use during the current drought.

Bash for the Barkee’s

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Barkee LaRoux’s House of Love Animal Sanctuary held its first fundraiser, ‘Bash for the Barkees.’ Around 100 people attended on Wed. Sept 21st. The event was held at PS Underground in Palm Springs. The attendees realized the importance of this dog sanctuary and its mission. Guests were entertained by over ten performers of the highest caliber. In addition, a small silent auction kept guests busy looking for the right item to buy.

Founder Carlynne McDonald told a story about a phone call from a woman who had put her mother in assisted living and was unable to take her dog, and the daughter was also unable to care for this old dog. This was a story she had heard so

many times. She has spent years in Animal Rescue and knew something had to be done for these old pets who had nowhere to go. These poor animals had just lost their owners or were abandoned.

They looked and stumbled on a property that would provide what they were looking for to house and take care of old pets, some with injuries or health issues. They were looking to provide end-of-life care for these senior animals. They wanted a place minus cages and zoning to allow this kind of sanctuary. Banning Veterinary has been a big supporter.

Barkee has provided endof-life love and care for over 110 animals. They provide warmth, safety, and soft beds in their last years. Other rescue facilities work with

Barkee LaRoux to network and raise funds. They are called Barkee Beloved. Barkee LaRoux only rescues senior pets to give them the end of life that a loving owner would have wanted. Unfortunately, many older animals were abandoned with nowhere else to go to live their last years.

PS Undergrounds served a delicious family-style dinner. The event also had some very talented singers perform. The Desert has some fantastic talent. Talent included Keisha D, who rocked the house, and Bonnie Gilgallon performed Hey Mambo Mombo Italiano with style. Other performers were Francesca Amari, Brian Scott, Dion Kahn, Jeff Barnett, Kitty Murray, Lizzie Schmelling, Tod Macofsky, and Leanna and Miguel. Thanks were given to Siobhan Velarde for planning this event. The performers sang thru the whole dinner hour. Barkee LaRoux

House of Love sanctuary relies on Donations and the help of other Rescues with networking and raising funds. The founder underwrites a

portion of expenses to feed, house, and provide medical care. To help, check out Dream@barkeelaroux.org.

Alex McDonnell, Founder Carlynne McDonnell, and Lisa Balderos, a retired Veterinarian Nurse. Photo by Pat Krause.