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A Cal Fire firefighter races to move a truck before it’s overrun at the Rocky Fire in Lake County, California July 30, 2015. © Max Whittaker / Reuters
More than twenty California wildfires torch 134,000 acres and counting... By Desert Star Staff Thousands have been evacuated as a wildfire in northern California grew to engulf 60,000 acres. As firefighters struggle to contain the flames, state officials say the dried-out vegetation and swirling winds helped the blaze spread in all directions. The worst wildfire currently affecting California, the “Rocky fire,” has engulfed 60,000 acres
(94 square miles). As of late Sunday, the fire has consumed 24 homes and 26 outbuildings. With the flames threatening over 6,000 homes, authorities have ordered 12,000 local residents to evacuate. The fire began last Wednesday near Clear Lake, north of Santa Rosa. It has tripled in size over the weekend, however, as clouds of black
smoke created their own local weather system. California fire officials are calling the wildfire’s behavior “unprecedented.” “It is jaw-dropping to see some of the things it is doing,” Jason Shanley, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, told the Sacramento Bee. “With our history of drought and some really old foliage and brush that is
By KMIR News Staff The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is now in default for the first time in history after it only paid $628,000 of a $58 million debt payment it owed over the weekend. According to the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico (GDB), the commonwealth simply did not have the cash to make the bond payment owed to the Public Finance Corporation (PFC). Puerto Rico is currently some $72 billion in debt. “Due to the lack of appropriated funds for this fiscal year the entirety of the PFC payment was not made today
(the first business day after the Saturday deadline),” GDB President Melba Acosta-Febo said in a statement. “This was a decision that reflects the serious concerns about the Commonwealth’s liquidity in combination with the balance of obligations to our creditors and the equally important obligations to the people of Puerto Rico to ensure the essential services they deserve are maintained.” As a result of the tiny payment, the credit rating agency Moody’s said that Puerto Rico has defaulted on its debts. “Moody’s views this event
as a default,” Emily Raimes, vice president at Moody’s Investors Service, said in a statement to CNBC. “Debt service on these bonds is subject to appropriation, and the lack of appropriation means there is not a legal requirement to pay the debt, nor any legal recourse for bondholders.” Raimes added that it does not believe the island has enough cash to make all the payments it needs do, and that similar news is on the way. “This event is consistent with our belief that Puerto Rico
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very sensitive and really dry, that is a recipe for disaster.” On Saturday, the fire was ravaging some 20,000 acres, spreading to 54,000 by Sunday, affecting the counties of Lake, Yolo and Colusa. Monday morning estimates put it at 60,000 acres and 12 percent contained, with lower temperatures and higher humidity reportedly helping slow the
spread of the firestorm. Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling the blaze, with 254 water engines, 59 crews, 38 water tenders, 19 helicopters and 58 bulldozers, according to Cal Fire reports. The California and Colorado Air National Guards have sent four C-130 air tankers to assist operations. Firefighters say Continues on Page 11
10 of California’s “Quirkiest” Fairs and Festivals
By Desert Star Staff Surrounded by California’s iconic attractions, delicious restaurants and breathtaking scenery, visitors sometimes forget about the Golden State’s more unusual offerings. Below are 10 of the “quirkiest” annual fairs and festivals available for travelers to enjoy.
JANUARY Fungus Fair (Santa Cruz, CA) One of the oldest fungus fairs in California, “The World of Mushrooming” has returned to Santa Cruz for the past 41 years, celebrating the hundreds of species of fungi found in Santa Cruz, Monterey and the Bay Area. This year’s three-day fair featured informative speakers, cooking demonstrations, vendors and a Kid’s Room. A simultaneously educational and entertaining event, this annual fair is a great destination for nature-lovers and families.
attendees can experience lively Barnyard Olympics, a friendly Cornhole Tournament, a delicious cook-off and other fun activities.
MAY Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee (Angels Camp, CA) Dating back to 1893, this annual event draws more than 35,000 attendees to its permanent home at Angels Camp in Calaveras County. In addition to its most popular attraction – the famous Frog Jump – the jubilee also features delicious food, exhibits, entertainment and livestock. Mark Bourdour Gourmet Alley Pyro Chef. Photo by Bill Strange Photography Don’t miss the chance to enjoy quirky events like the Outhouse Dash and Frogtown Rodeo at this unique and historic county JULY the town’s role as “the garlic fair. Gilroy Garlic Festival capital of the United States.” This Castroville Artichoke (Gilroy, CA) popular annual event – which Festival (Castroville, CA) With cook-offs, live music has drawn over 4 million guests While some only see a spiky and free garlic ice cream, the in the last 36 years – has also played a significant role in the community, donating over $10 million to local charities and nonprofit groups. SEPTEMBER Poison Oak Show (Columbia, CA) You may have had a bad experience with Poison Oak in the past, but at this show you have the opportunity to enjoy its entertaining side! Instead of avoiding the plant, the residents of Tuolumne County transform it into flower arrangements, jewelry, works of art and salad! Returning to Columbia for its 33rd year, the Poison Oak Show clearly understands how the “quirky” can also be quite fun.
Gilroy Garlic Festival vendors. Photo by Bill Strange Photography
MARCH: Spring Busker Festival (San Diego, CA) Buskers, also known as street performers, congregated in San Diego’s Seaport Village for the annual Spring Busker Festival. The only festival of its kind in Southern California, this special event delighted crowds with its unique showcase of talent, courage and wit. This year’s lineup – including comedians, mimes, contortionists and more – left spectators amazed and ready to come back next year. APRIL California Antique Farm Equipment Show (Tulare, CA) “Antiquing” usually brings to mind delicate china and ornamental furniture, but this annual show adds a whole new meaning to the word. At the California Antique Farm Equipment Show, guests can enjoy auctions and a Tractor Parade showcasing antique farm equipment. In addition, festival
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green vegetable, the residents of Castroville consider artichokes worthy of their very own festival. If you want to know why, be sure to stop by the Monterey County Fairgrounds to join in the celebration of all things artichoke! The festival includes live music, cooking demonstrations, an artichoke parade, a farmers market, a wine exposition and much more. JUNE Northern California Pirate Festival (Vallejo, CA) While not the only event of its kind in the Golden State, the annual Northern California Pirate Festival in Vallejo is one of the most popular. Here, you have the chance to embrace your inner pirate and enjoy lively entertainment. With sword fighting, swimming mermaids, gourmet food, and a surround sound ship-to-shore cannon battle, this living history event is a great way to kick off the summer.
Gilroy Garlic Festival is a fun event for families. Every July, thousands of garlic lovers congregate in Gilroy, celebrating
OCTOBER Tarantula Awareness Festival (Coarsegold, CA) In Coarsegold Historic Village, you have the perfect opportunity to overcome your fear of spiders with the annual Tarantula Awareness Festival. This October, families will have the unique chance to enjoy tarantula races, arachnid displays, a kids’
costume contest and delicious food. Whether you have one as a pet or are simply curious about tarantulas, the festival provides a fun environment to learn more about this large but virtuallyharmless species. NOVEMBER Doo Dah Parade (Pasadena, CA) With no theme, no judges and no prizes, the Doo Dah Parade is simply a celebration. Open to everyone and free to spectators, this popular annual event has been a Pasadena tradition for the past 37 years. Owned and produced by the nonprofit Light Bringer Project, this year’s parade will include live in-store performances at PooBah Records along with food trucks and after parties. While not an easy tradition to describe, it’s definitely one worth seeing firsthand. Whether hoping to celebrate your favorite food or find a fun new family tradition, California’s quirky fairs and festivals have something for everyone to enjoy. For more information about unique activities in the Golden State, visit www.VisitCalifornia. com.
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Collecting Cars –An Expensive Hobby
By Janice Gough Investments in collectables can be very rewarding financially and personally. No matter how you analyze it, car
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investments can be very costly. Analyzing cost of upkeep, insurance, additional investment for improvements and maintenance and cost of transporting and storing a car, must be considered. However, Potential profits are rarely the buying motive of most collectors. Buyers and collectors, like Jay Leno, stick with cars for which they have a natural affinity. If you actually find yourself looking after all of these costs on a vehicle that you absolutely love, then it could prove to be a very expensive investment and you may not get the true reward of ownership. Many young auto enthusiasts, with fewer funds, fail to determine these costs and end up financially not being to pay for the upkeep, and thus not being able to enjoy their investment, as they had planned. Restoration may end up costing more than the sale value of the car. Values are largely based on supply and demand. With fewer cars and more people coming into the market, sales price data is imperative in making good choices. At the market’s top end, each of the 10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction sold for over $10 million. One of top cars in this category is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. It will run you only $38 million. Seven and eight figure cars are accessible only to the ultra-high-net worth collectors. The cars in that niche
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their preferences, they should consider buying the best models they can afford in that category. As with any collectible, prepurchase research is essential. A considerable part of the car’s value is based on its condition, so prospective buyers need a detailed history on the car’s ownership and repairs. Make sure that the history, as it is written, actually is true. There are many ways and means of manipulating facts. If the person you’re buying it from, isn’t willing to document or answer all questions then you may wish to walk away. Another challenge for the mass-market collector is forecasting the models that the next generation of buyers will want. For instance, will Generation X and the millennials be interested in original or
accurately restored cars from the post-World War II era that baby boomers grew up with and value? Or will they focus more on what collectors call “restomods,” which are older cars retrofitted with modern equipment? Investments, especially in cars, require a lot of time, energy and money. If owning an automotive collectable, make sure you have a good knowledge of ownership and access the long term responsibilities tied to it. Janice Gough is an investment counselor in Palm Springs. Since 1978, Janice is an independent owner of Gough Ins.& Financial Svcs.. She can be reach by calling (760) 2517724 or (650) 342-7744 or via email: Janice@goughisurance. com Visit our website: www. goughinsurance.com
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are extremely rare and have the best chance for significant price appreciation, but buyers in the below-$100,000 market face a different set of challenges. Public auctions, such as McCormick’s in Palm Springs, bring both publicity and a touch of glamour to the market. They also provide an indication of the car market’s long term value, based on prices collectors are paying today. Collectors also can access sales databases like the one published by Sports Car Market magazine to track auction results and price trends. One challenge is to build a collection versus just owning collectible cars. Collections have a unifying theme and are likely to generate more buyer interest and higher prices when a collector decides to sell. Once buyers have established
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Under state law, “governing documents” include articles of incorporation, CC&Rs, bylaws, and operating rules (Civil Code 4150). The subdivision map or condominium plan should also be treated as a “governing document.” Each of these documents has a distinct purpose and function, and every owner in a common interest development should have copies. Subdivision map or condominium plan Subdivision maps or condominium plans break up land into separate interests (lots or units) which are sold to homeowners in planned development or condominium projects. This document is recorded (i.e. filed) with the County Recorder, and so is public and easily retrieved. This defines
the “common area” as well as the “separate interest” (i.e., the lot or unit), and sometimes also delineates exclusive use common areas. Because this document establishes a real estate interest, any amendment requires agreement of all holding an interest in the development, including lenders, so as a practical matter, consider this document non-amendable. Articles of incorporation Articles of Incorporation establish the legal “person” of the association. This is filed with the Secretary of State, and so is public and can be retrieved from that office. Older Articles sometimes contain important information about the powers or the association or board of directors. The Articles state the legal name of the association, and can be amended by membership vote, although amending us rarely necessary. Check your association’s corporate status at http://kepler.sos.ca.gov. CC&Rs The CC&Rs document is recorded (amendments also must be recorded), and therefore is also a public document. Associations often use unrecorded, unofficial copies, but official copies can be retrieved from the County Recorder. August 5, 2015
CC&Rs are a long contract automatically binding all owners, and the law holds each to have read, understood, and agreed to its contents... regardless of whether the owner actually did so. CC&Rs cover how the property is used, maintained and repaired, and very much affects living in that association. There usually will be a section called “Use Restrictions,” listing a number of prohibited activities, although restrictions can also be elsewhere in the document. Restrictions can range from pet limits to parking to rental restrictions. In multistory condominium buildings, they may prohibit certain flooring surfaces. CC&Rs will also usually indicate what particular areas of the property the association or the individual member will maintain or repair. CC&Rs are amendable, subject to a membership vote. The votes required to amend is usually high, and can be difficult to achieve. Bylaws Bylaws usually contain the association’s governance procedures and cover basic corporate operations, such as annual meetings, board powers and limitations, voting procedures, role of officers, and qualifications of directors. Bylaws
are not normally recorded, so there is no government source for replacement copies. Bylaws are amended by a membership, but unlike CC&Rs typically do not require as much updating to reflect changes in the law. Operating rules At the bottom of the hierarchy are the association’s operating rules, sometimes known simply as “rules”, “house rules” or “regulations”. These are adopted or amended by the board, and must be written. Members must be notified of most rule changes before adoption, and rules are not effective until distributed to the membership in written form. If members would carefully read their governing documents as soon as possible, many misunderstandings would be prevented, and association living would be that much better. Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.
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Marilyn Monroe documentary reveals new clues to her death
By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Fifty-three years after her death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe continues to make headlines. The world’s most photographed movie star and iconic celebrity once again becomes the subject of a new film documentary: “Marilyn Monroe – Declassified�. The movie written, produced, and directed by Paul Davids received its world premiere screening last month at the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, in the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, with Paul Davids in the audience. Following the screening a Q & A session with Davids took place with the audience. I had the opportunity to meet with him afterward to discuss in some detail, the points raised in his film and his rationale for making this particular film and briefly cover some of his other films. It should be noted that once the FBI and other government agencies declassified some never-seen-before records and files surrounding the death of Monroe, any journalist or filmmaker could obtain the newly released information under the Freedom of Information Act. It turned out be a treasure trove of fresh and conflicting accounts
and information that revealed a different story than that from the official coroner’s report of what actually took place on that fateful August 4th night in 1962, in Marilyn’s Brentwood home; the only home she ever owned. Her body was discovered the next morning August 5th. Marilyn Monroe was just thirty-six years old. Jack Lyons: “You are an acclaimed and respected filmmaker. What was the triggering mechanism that motivated your decision to excavate and explore the 1962 death of Marilyn Monroe after so many years?� Paul Davids: “There is a common thread to all my films. They are about an important issue that I firmly believe the Establishment got wrong, either by ignorance or deliberate design in order to deceive. The issue changes from film to film, but the underlying principle does not. By the “Establishment� I include: church, state, science, the art world, the world of entertainment, the military – I refer to our institutions that guide how we think – institutions that set the guidelines for what constitutes justice, sanity, and correct opinion. After two decades as a filmmaker, I have a specific
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deflection, at least, from the point of view of your documentary? And a follow-up question: Did you encounter any problems or resistance or lack of cooperation on the part of law enforcement agencies in the making of the film? PD: With the world premiere held tonight here in La Jolla, I feel confident that some pushback will be forthcoming as to my point-of-view about the facts as I see them. However, I just let the parties to the coverup crucify themselves with their own words. Clear statements by former Los Angeles Police Chiefs Daryl Gates and Tom Reddin absolutely establish key facts; aided by testimony of two LA police officers at the time, and FBI informants. Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? is Chief Reddinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement that Marilyn Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death was handled as a top secret intelligence operation because it was judged to have national security implications and because the Attorney General of the United States, Robert F. Kennedy was involved. To the second question about interference or obstruction. No, I never felt I was being stymied
by officials. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act files have been a matter of public record for some time. JL: Werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there rumors circulating that the government had a contract put out on Marilyn and that Chicago Mafia Boss Sam Giancana, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;assigned the hitâ&#x20AC;?? PD: In a high profile case involving a world-wide celebrity and the President of the United States and a questionable suicide, rumors of all kinds are bound to swirl. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not give too much away about the film. Everyone should go see it and make up their own mind.
JL: I want to thank you for your time and for sharing key elements of your new documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marilyn Monroe: Declassifiedâ&#x20AC;?. When can the public expect to see the film? PD: It took a year to make it, and, at this point I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give you a date for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening in a theatre, other than to say hopefully this year.
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Affordable Health Screenings Coming to DHS By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, California – Residents living in and around the Desert Hot Springs, California can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Miracle Springs Resort will host this community event on 9/2/2015. The site is located at 10625 Palm Dr. in Desert Hot Springs. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels
• Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required. Life Line Mobile Screening provides screenings in California.
Syphilis Cases Increase Among Women in CA
By Desert Star Staff California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith announced today that California has seen an
increase in syphilis cases among women, pregnant women and newborns over the past two years. “The increase in congenital syphilis is particularly
concerning,” Dr. Smith said. “Congenital syphilis occurs when syphilis is transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy. It is a needless tragedy that can be prevented
with good prenatal care and timely and effective treatment.” From 2012 to 2014, the annual number of reported early syphilis cases among women more than doubled from 248 cases to 594. The annual number of reported congenital syphilis cases more than tripled during the same period, from 30 to 100. Syphilitic stillbirths also increased, from one case in 2012 to six cases in 2014. The increasing trend of syphilis among women appears to continue in 2015. Most of the congenital syphilis cases have been reported in the Central Valley and Los Angeles County. CDPH has not identified a cause for the increase in congenital syphilis, which is often associated with poverty and lack of access to health care. Most of the women who gave birth to babies with congenital syphilis did not receive adequate or timely prenatal care. “When women do not receive proper prenatal care, they’re
missing a crucial opportunity to be screened for syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),” Dr. Smith said. “It is vital that pregnant women get comprehensive prenatal care, including getting tested for STDs, to avoid transmitting infections to their babies.” CDPH is addressing the rise of syphilis cases by working with local health departments to identify causes, reach out to infected pregnant women to make sure they and their partners are treated, and intensify efforts to follow-up on contacts of syphilis cases, particularly women of childbearing age. CDPH is partnering with the health care community to work to increase enrollment for women. This is in addition to developing patient and provider informational materials focused on congenital syphilis. More information about syphilis is available on the CDPH website.
California Experiences Significant BUYING OR SELLING? Drop in Adolescent Births
By Desert Star Staff California’s adolescent birth rate has continued to decline to a record-low of 23.2 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19, announced California Department of Public Health (CDPH) director and state health officer Dr. Karen Smith. The 2013 rate reflects an 11 percent decline from the 2012 rate of 26.2 and a 50 percent decline from the 2000 rate of 46.7. “California’s continued success in reducing adolescent births is an excellent example of public health at work,” Smith said. “By providing adolescents the knowledge, tools and resources to make healthy choices, we can have www.desertstarweekly.com
a positive effect on their options for a successful future.” The adolescent birth rate decreased among all racial and ethnic groups between 2000 and 2013. Over this time, adolescent birth rate dropped among Hispanics from 77.3 to 34.9, among African Americans from 59.1 to 28.3, among Whites from 22.3 to 9.3, and among Asians from 15.0 to 4.3. Despite declining birth rates, disparities persist in adolescent childbearing in California. African American and Hispanic adolescents were 3.0 and 3.8 times, respectively, as likely to give birth as White females. In addition, the adolescent birth rate varies considerably across counties, from a low of 8.1 in
Marin County to a high of 49.1 in Kern. California has a number of programs aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and improving pregnancy outcomes. The State of California funds the Information and Education Program, the Personal Responsibility Education Program authorized through the Affordable Care Act of 2010, and the Adolescent Family Life Program for expectant and parenting adolescents. In addition, the State provides nocost family planning services to eligible males and females, including adolescents, through the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (PACT) Program. August 5, 2015
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California “Rain Debt” Equal to Average year of Precipitation
By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, -- A new NASA study has concluded California accumulated a debt of about 20 inches of precipitation between 2012 and 2015 -- the average amount expected to fall in the state in a single year. The deficit was driven primarily by a lack of air currents moving inland from the Pacific Ocean that are rich in water vapor. In an average year, 20 to 50 percent of California’s precipitation comes from relatively few, but extreme events called atmospheric rivers that move from over the Pacific Ocean to the California coast. “When they say that an atmospheric river makes landfall, it’s almost like a hurricane, without the winds. They cause extreme precipitation,” said study lead author Andrey Savtchenko at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Savtchenko and his
colleagues examined data from 17 years of satellite observations and 36 years of combined observations and model data to understand how precipitation has varied in California since 1979. The results were published Thursday in Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, a journal of the American Geophysical Union. The state as a whole can expect an average of about 20 inches of precipitation each year, with regional differences. But, the total amount can vary as much as 30 percent from year to year, according to the study. In non-drought periods, wet years often alternate with dry years to balance out in the short term. However, from 2012 to 2014, California accumulated a deficit of almost 13 inches, and the 2014-2015 wet season increased the debt another seven inches, for a total 20 inches accumulated deficit during the
course of three dry years. The majority of that precipitation loss is attributed to a high-pressure system in the atmosphere over the eastern Pacific Ocean that has interfered with the formation of atmospheric rivers since 2011. Atmospheric rivers occur all over the world. They are narrow, concentrated tendrils of water vapor that travel through the atmosphere similar to, and sometimes with, the winds of a jet stream. Like a jet stream, they typically travel from west to east. The ones destined for California originate over the tropical Pacific, where warm ocean water evaporates a lot of moisture into the air. The moisture-rich atmospheric rivers, informally known as the Pineapple Express, then break northward toward North America. Earlier this year, a NASA research aircraft participated in the CalWater 2015 field campaign to improve understanding of when and how atmospheric rivers reach California. Some of the water vapor rains out over the ocean, but the show really begins when an atmospheric river reaches land. Two reached California around Dec. 1 and 10, 2014, and brought more than three inches of rain, according to NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)’s multi-satellite dataset. The inland terrain, particularly mountains, forces the moist air to higher altitudes where lower pressure causes it to expand and cool. The cooler air condenses the concentrated pool of water vapor into torrential rains, or snowfall as happens over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where water is stored in the snowpack
until the spring melt just before the growing season. The current drought isn’t the first for California. Savtchenko and his colleagues recreated a climate record for 1979 to the present using the ModernEra Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications, or MERRA. Their efforts show that a 27.5 inch deficit of rain and snow occurred in the state between 1986 and 1994. “Drought has happened here before. It will happen again, and some research groups have presented evidence it will happen more frequently as the planet warms,” Savtchenko said. “But, even if the climate doesn’t change, are our demands for fresh water sustainable?” The current drought has been notably severe because, since the late 1980s, California’s population, industry and agriculture have experienced tremendous growth, with a correlating growth in their demand for water. Human consumption has depleted California’s reservoirs and groundwater reserves, as shown by data from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission, leading to mandatory water rationing. “The history of the American West is written in great decadelong droughts followed by multi-year wet periods,” said climatologist Bill Patzert at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. He was not involved in the research. “Savtchenko and his team have shown how variable California rainfall is.” According to Patzert, this study added nuance to how scientists may interpret the
atmospheric conditions that cause atmospheric rivers and an El Niño’s capacity to bust the drought. Since March, rising sea surface temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific have indicated the formation of El Niño conditions. El Niño conditions are often associated with higher rainfall to the western United States, but it’s not guaranteed. Savtchenko and his colleagues show that El Niño contributes only six percent to California’s precipitation variability and is one factor among other, more random effects that influence how much rainfall the state receives. While it’s more likely El Niño increases precipitation in California, it’s still possible it will have no, or even a drying, effect. A strong El Niño that lasts through the rainy months, from November to March, is more likely to increase the amount of rain that reaches California, and Savtchenko noted the current El Niño is quickly strengthening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which monitors El Niño events, ranks it as the third strongest in the past 65 years for May and June. Still, it will likely take several years of higher than normal rain and snowfall to recover from the current drought. “If this El Niño holds through winter, California’s chances to recoup some of the precipitation increase. Unfortunately, so do the chances of floods and landslides,” Savtchenko said. “Most likely the effects would be felt in late 2015-2016.” For more information about NASA’s Precipitation Measurement missions, visit: http://pmm.nasa.gov
Fire Damages One Home; Evacuates Others
By Eddie Trent A fire Friday morning swept through the attic of a Coachella home, downing nearby power lines and forcing the evacuation of two neighboring residences. The non-injury blaze was reported at 11:11 a.m. in the 53200 block of Calle Camacho, Cal Fire Riverside spokeswoman Jennifer Fuhrman said. Arriving units found a singlestory, unoccupied home with flames showing from the roof
and power lines down, she said. Sheriff’s deputies evacuated one home as a precaution, and then another, and firefighters contained the blaze about 11:40 a.m., Fuhrman said. Utility workers and a Sun Bus were called to the scene.
electrical panel malfunctioned and sparked a fire at an Indio apartment complex. The blaze was reported at 12:37 p.m. in the 82500 block of Avenue 48, Cal Fire Riverside spokeswoman Jennifer Fuhrman said. Fire crews contained the Indio: flames to the panel area, and One Injured in Indio called utility workers to the Apartment Complex Fire scene, she said. Source KMIR One person suffered minor burns today when an ••••••••••••••
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Illinois named top party school in the US
By David Mercer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois stakes claim to 23 Nobel Prize winners and tech prowess that contributed to the creation of YouTube, Netscape, Java and Yelp. But students at the central Illinois campus don’t just bury their heads in books, they also party - so much so that they’ve earned the top spot on The Princeton Review’s annual list of top party schools in the U.S., the college guide said Monday. “Drinking culture is huge here,” according to an unnamed student in the Princeton Review’s 2016 edition of the “The Best 380 Colleges.” The university has about 31,000 undergraduate students. University spokeswoman Robin Kaler was bothered by the No. 1 ranking - a first for the campus, which has been among the list’s top five for years - and said it painted students in a false light. “They are serious, they are hard-working, and to try to present them as being somehow irresponsible is insulting,” she said Monday. The largest of the parties is an annual day of drinking called Unofficial, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that was started by a local bar. The event included fatal accidents in 2001 and 2006. The university tries every year to keep the event under control, often beefing up police presence and, two years ago, even asking parents to help them tone down the partying.
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In this March 6, 2015 photo, a group of unofficial St. Patrick’s Day party goers celebrate at Kam’s in Champaign, Ill. The University of Illinois has partied its way into the top spot on an annual list of top party schools in the country. The Princeton Review’s publisher says the collection of lists is meant to paint a picture of life on campus at the schools it reviews, using students’ answers to a long series of questions about student life to create profiles, as well as lists for things such as partying, dorm life, sports, political persuasions and more. “We have such a high regard for each of the 380 schools,” said publisher Robert Franek, whose review is not affiliated with Princeton University. “The University of Illinois, it is an exceptional school.” For those who don’t imbibe, the top stone-cold sober school
is Brigham Young University, the private Utah school affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tops for most religious students? That’s BYU, too. Looking for the best campus food? Try the small, exclusive Bowdoin College in Maine. Most satisfied students? Claremont McKenna University, under what one student told the review was “the constantly beaming California sun.” Want a job? Go to Clemson University in South Carolina, where students say they’re instantly part of a worldwide network. The party rankings, like most
parties themselves, change over time. The University of Iowa is a former No. 1, but came in at No. 2 this year. Freshmen due in Iowa City this month will find dozens of bars downtown and many house parties awaiting them. But the city has also made it harder for those under 21 to get into bars, and police officers will be patrolling neighborhoods to break up rowdy parties. Rounding out the top five party schools are, in order: The University of WisconsinMadison, Bucknell University in Pennsylvania and last year’s No. 1, Syracuse University in New York. Source KMIR AP
Rising Use of Cell Phones While Driving
By Desert Star Staff (Sacramento, CA) – The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) today released a new study showing a 39 percent increase in the percentage of California drivers seen using a cell phone while driving. “It’s shocking that nearly 10 percent of motorists were observed using their cell phones while driving a motor vehicle, a potentially-lethal combination,” said Office of Traffic Safety Director Ronda Craft. “We will continue our aggressive public outreach campaign and our partnership with law enforcement to educate the public about the dangers of those who drive distracted and put the lives of others at risk.” During the study, which was conducted by the Office of www.desertstarweekly.com
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Traffic Safety and the University of California, Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center, researchers observed motorist behavior. This year, 9.2 percent of motorists were spotted using a cell phone while driving, up from 6.6 percent of drivers in 2014. The highest level recorded since research began was 10.8 percent of motorists using a cell phone in 2012. During April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a p p ro x i m a t e l y 2 5 0 l a w enforcement agencies across California ticketed more than 46,000 drivers using a cell phone while driving—roughly double the number of tickets issued during the average month. Although there were fewer citations for hand-held talking on cell phones, law enforcement wrote 35
percent more tickets for textingwhile-driving compared to 2014. “Discouraging drivers from operating a vehicle while distracted is a challenge that law enforcement is faced with year-round,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “By raising awareness through education and enforcement, we are working toward changing the dangerous behavior of using a cell phone while driving – and the purpose is to save lives.” According to the National H i g h w a y Tr a ff i c S a f e t y Administration, 80 percent of vehicle crashes involve some sort of driver inattention and approximately 3,000 people were killed nationwide last year in collisions involving a distracted driver. Texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds – enough time to August 5, 2015
travel the length of a football field, essentially driving blindfolded for 120 yards. A pu bl i c aw a re ne ss campaign, “Silence the Distraction,” that emphasized how distracting talking or texting can be while driving, accompanied April’s law enforcement effort. A tour of 11 community college campuses brought the message of traffic safety with interactive games, information booths, and student engagement. The Office of Traffic Safety sponsors television advertisements illustrating how distracting text messages can make it seem like the car is full of demanding people screaming for a driver’s attention. Caltrans is also supporting the public outreach efforts with changeable message signs warning about the dangers of texting or talking while driving. For more information about the dangers of distracted driving, and the ongoing campaign to combat it in California, visit: http://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_ and_Research/Campaigns/ Distracted_Driving.asp . The full report can be found at 2015 Cell Phone Observational Survey.
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symbols). Draw and visualize the seven, six and five-pointed stars, You sense you’re facing four a triangle and the Cross. A circle directions, standing in the middle with the point at the center. Ask of a cross, wondering which path them what they mean. to take next. The retrograde brings up past issues needing CANCER clarification and tending before you will know how to proceed. A duality is being presented to Review the creative parts of your you spiritually. Between what you life, assess, ponder, pray and were taught as a child and what have the intention to complete you know or seek now. Is money everything unfinished. A new self- a concern? We need a new identity begins to emerge. And banking model. Or no banks at the next journey. all. Careful with communication and of being impatient. The TAURUS homeopath Aconite neutralizes impatience (an excess of Keep moving into the future. electrical energy). Stay out of Domestic responsibilities loom rainstorms. large. Don’t be daunted. In between tasks and chores, LEO you are illuminated as to what plans and purposes the future Tend carefully to finances. Be must be brought forth. There’s aware of all expenditures. You a template to construct, things may spend more than usual. to build, expansions to plan, so Ask yourself before spending if that others will be saved. God the price is correct, if it’s needed of the waters, the waters of life and if you can wait awhile. are helping. Invest money in tangibles and sustainable goods. We must all GEMINI plan on others who have less than we do to join us. Past memories Stand directly center each night appear. All relationships that fell under the stars. They have sideways. You still have time. messages for you to listen to, ponder and to observe. You’re VIRGO to create the triangle of synthesis. There are two paths outlined for There may be some ongoing you. Knowledge of which path heartaches concerning past is revealed through revelation beliefs, remnants from past (which appears through behaviors and mistakes. Turn
towards words of self-praise and recognition. Create a journal identifying your talents, gifts and abilities. This neutralizes mental and emotional illusions and distortions. A new state of wellbeing emerges.
eyes. New structures will be appearing soon. Be aware of how much work you’ve done, how hard and where you are today. In the next seven years you will assess the world and your life differently. Your creativity is altering, growing and expanding through beauty. Whenever you LIBRA hover at the razor’s edge, inch Something p r o f o u n d , closer to the middle. transformative, different and new occurs in the foundations of CAPRICORN your life. By autumn you’ll know what these are. In the meantime Money. Two themes. You be aware you deeply affect the have enough. You don’t have people and groups you work and enough. In between a wound. play with. You also affect family, Childhood gave you a certain intimate relationships and even lens concerning money. Today those you ignore. Tend with care the monetary world as we’ve and kindness to all relationships. known it is collapsing. From We never know when they’ll be the ashes emerge greater gone. opportunities. Ponder upon values (what do value most?) and priorities (what’s needed?). And SCORPIO each moment on what must you As your home life tumbles do now? Bake bread. about here and there you could feel a bit of despair along with AQUARIUS exhilaration. Both are occurring along with a shift of friends (are There is and will be a breaking you feeling somewhat alone?) away from your usual ways and new information coming in of being. What’s normal about work and your professional will be upside down. This gives life. Tend to money carefully. No you time to assess who you excess expenditures. A new are, what you value about world of work eventually emerges yourself and what you need out of the shadows. in the future. You’re different. You accomplish life’s tasks SAGITTARIUS on your own. What you need comes to you. Ask for it. Tell You’re assessing life with new everyone.
By Desert Star Staff Caltech is among four universities that will share a $4 million grant from the U.S. Geological Survey for continued development of an earthquake early warning system, the federal agency announced today. UC Berkeley, Oregon University and the University of Washington also will share the
algorithms to detect potentially damaging earthquakes, and to upgrade or construct about 150 seismic sensors. A ShakeAlert warning issued before the magnitude-6.0 South Napa earthquake in August 2014 provided a nine-second warning to San Francisco, according to the USGS. Experts say those few seconds can be enough to stop
PISCES Things feel very complex. You’re in solitude and all your expectations are surfacing, providing information previously not known. You see that disappointments, sadness that lead to despair, are based upon unrealized hopes, dreams and wishes. You had a dream and a vision of something needed. A new recognition of self and your tasks came forth. A new leadership. Trust this. 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.
Caltech, Others to Work on Quake Detection System grant to bring the ``ShakeAlert’’ system to the production stage. The system, which the USGS started funding in 2006, currently issues real-time alerts during earthquakes to 70 test users across the West Coast, including utilities, transportation centers, government offices and industry. The four universities will work with the USGS to develop
commuter trains and elevators, open firehouse doors or pause delicate surgeries. The money comes from $5 million approved by Congress earlier this year. The other $1 million was spent on new sensor equipment for the system. R e p . A d a m S c h i ff , D-Burbank, who helped secure the federal funds, estimates that a full system for the West Coast
will cost about $38.2 million to build, with annual operating costs of $16.1 million. ``The federal government cannot, and will not, fund this system alone’’, Schiff said Thursday. ``It’s time for our West Coast state governments and local partners to do their part with matching funds for this invaluable system.’’
State Fines Grocers Over Pesticide-Tainted Produce
By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO - A half dozen small Asian and Hispanic grocers in California will have to pay fines of $10,000 to $20,000 each for selling imported produce tainted with residue from illegal pesticides. Charlotte Fadipe, spokesperson with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, announced the latest enforcement this week against six companies in Los Angeles and San Francisco that sold produce from Mexico, China, Taiwan and Thailand. “We are sick and tired of them gambling with the lives of consumers,” says Fadipe. “What’s more, we have warned these companies that
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these amounts of pesticides are illegal, that they have the potential to harm people, and the companies have simply ignored our warnings.” C a l i f o r n i a re g u l a t o r s randomly test fruits and vegetables for pesticide residue. The tainted produce included purslane, squash and cactus pears, leaves and pads, which are also known as nopales. They also pulled tainted longan, burdock root, ginger, taro root, fragrant pear and lychees from the shelves. Fadipe says the state’s toxicologists determined eating the tainted produce could make people sick, but no actual cases have been reported. “Here’s the reality, somebody
could buy this produce, go home, not necessarily think, ‘Oh it’s the stores that were cited is on cook it. They might get an upset produce.’ That’s the problem,” the California Department of stomach or some kind of flu-like says Fadipe. Pesticide Regulation website illness two or three days later and A complete list of the
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AmaVida. This year the Berlitz River Cruising in the Europe travel guide rated 280 ships, it is impressive that AmaWaterways’ eleven ships received higher scores than any other cruise line. Moving forward, AmaWaterway’s vision is impressing eco-tourism minded cruise fans. If you’re hunting for a cruise to South Africa their chic 28-passenger ship, the Zambezi Queen designed exclusively for up- close wildlife viewing along Africa’s Chobe River captures the essence of this region with luxurious touches, such as a balcony for each stateroom. You can add to the cruise portion overnights at five legendary game lodges in South Africa and East Africa. There are five departures between now and November 8, 2015. Check it out at www.AmaWaterways.com
Courtesy of Karen Greenbaum and AmaWaterway By Pamela Price Karen Carlson a Rancho Mirage resident nearly missed the boat, literally, when she was uncertain about sailing aboard AmaWaterway’s AmaDolce, one of nineteen customdesigned ships, each with fine tuned itineraries leisurely exploring cities along the Rhine and Danube Rivers. When her travel companion unexpectedly canceled out less than a month before her ship sailed from Prague, Czech Republic on July 11, fate stepped and tapped her on the shoulder. Her cue was a saying etched on a crystal glass, “When my ship comes in I’ll probably be waiting at the airport.” That was a cue thought Karen, I’m sailing on that cruise, single occupancy! After a 29-year career as a film producer, she chose the AmaDolce because she could keep in touch with her office
with onboard Wi-Fi, arranging all transfers in advance, the lectures, cooking demonstrations and the non-regimented style of the cruise. The AmaDolce has 74 staterooms accommodating 146 passengers with a crew of 44. “You can’t get lost aboard the AmaDolce, with everything from a walking track and sundeck to The Chef’s Table restaurant seating 16 passengers separated from the main dining room. It was a quick, yet smart travel decision I made since the cruise turned out to be a mix of day tours, some with bicycles, lectures and unexpected opportunities to truly relax onboard without having to deal with the crowds you encounter to mega cruise ships with several thousand passengers to keep happy,” she said. And there is more to lure the well traveled. AmaWaterways has a menu
By Desert Star Staff Want to get your home noticed? There are many ways to add value and design appeal to your house’s exterior, and doing so is important, say experts. “If you’re selling your home, updates add value and curb appeal. And if you’re staying long-term, these improvements will boost the functionality and form of your home for your own enjoyment,” says JJ Rogers, sales operations manager with Fypon, a manufacturer of decorative millwork elements. Rogers and the experts at Fypon are offering some tips on projects to consider in time for August, which is National Curb Appeal Month. Think 24-Hours: If you think your home’s curb appeal matters only during daylight, think again. After-hours curb appeal can be just as important. “A well-lit home has a warm, welcoming glow and adds to the security of the home,” says Rogers, Here are some ways to light up the night with evening curb appeal: • Place solar-powered lights on walkways and key landscape areas to create safe pathways
and highlight the home. Flank the entry door with lights for guests’ convenience, and to better see who is visiting after dark. • Replace burnt-out bulbs and do a good cleaning of light fixtures. • Install motion sensor lighting to make it easy for visitors to safely enter your driveway, while helping to deter burglary attempts and to know when roaming animals are in the yard.
of theme cruises with several focused on wine such as one to the Douro River in Portugal with others on the Rhine, Rhone and Seine rivers. Weiner Schnitzel and Sacher Torte aside, the dining aboard AmaWaterways is inspired by the itinerary all honoring an essential travel ingredient, creating a sense of
place. A Knitting New Year’s this year features textile expert and author, Barry Klein, a first for AmaWaterways cruising the rivers of Europe with a melodic fleet, the AmaViola, AmaSerena, AmaCerto, AmaBella, AmaDante, AmaLegro, AmaDagio, Follow Pam Price at www. AmaDolce, Ama Pura, AmaLotus, Forbes.com/sites/PamPrice/ AmaKatarina, AmaPrima, and the
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Daylight Curb Appeal: • Replace rotting wooden trim, shutter, louvers and balustrade systems with easycare polyurethane products that require minimal upkeep while resisting insects, decay and moisture. • Accent the tops of windows by adding a crosshead and keystone. • Never underestimate the power of flowers. Adding window boxes, as well as planters on the porch, steps or throughout the yard, instantly increases curb appeal. • Add a low-maintenance timber or smooth polyurethane trellis system over a garage entry to add dimension and appeal to the door you drive through daily.
• Install a Door Surround Kit around a home’s entryway. Each kit comes with a set of pilasters to flank a standard single door and a decorative crosshead to “sit” on top of it. Fypon offers these kits in Colonial, Craftsman and Empire styles, plus a different variation in Stone. •Add pops of complementary color using a top- down approach. Start with the roof, then work your way down to siding, trim, doors and August 5, 2015
landscaping. For a free “FRESH Color Schemes for Your Home Exterior” ebook, visit fypon.com/ design/. Makeover Your Door: Your home’s entryway should be welcoming, beautiful and energyefficient. For a chance to make this important home upgrade for free, homeowners can enter a 2015 Door Do-Over Sweepstakes sponsored by Therma-Tru, for a chance to win a Classic-Craft
or Pulse fiberglass entry door system valued at $5,000. Enter online throughout August at www.todayshomeowner.com/ DoorDoOver. Keeping home exteriors clean, clutter-free and colorful can go a long way toward boosting curb appeal. Take time to focus on the beauty of your home’s exterior with a thorough clean-up and strategic upgrades. StatePoint
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Not Your Mother’s Baby Doll: A Twist on Classic Toys By Desert Star Staff As more technologies enter the market that are durable, affordable and designed specifically for kids, playtime has been revolutionized. New twists to classic playroom staples are helping foster independent play, motor skills, imagination and language development. Luckily, kids are totally on board, with 72 million reporting they want smart toys, according to recent research conducted by Interpret. Robots may be the wave of the future, but toys hitting shelves now are already taking their inspiration from technological advances and trends. Here are a few toys to consider: Interactive Dolls These are not the baby dolls you may remember from your own childhood. The old standard has evolved into new high-tech, interactive dolls that engage children and can help them reach their developmental milestones. For example, the more little ones talk to the Baby Amaze Learn to Talk & Read Baby Doll
by VTech, the more words and phrases the doll will learn and repeat. Parents and children can also read from the three included books featuring more than 70 words to help expand basic vocabulary. This baby doll encourages nurturing role play by asking for her pacifier, bottle and more. When kids press the buttons and put the bottle or pacifier in her mouth, they will be able to explore fun interactive activities such as talking, reading, caring and music. For reactions and interactive play, hide and uncover the eyes of the Peek & Learn Doll, which helps children learn body parts, counting and nurturing concepts. The doll also plays a variety of familiar melodies and includes a baby bottle. High-Tech Pretend Technology advancements have already brought parents baby gear like onesies with built-in sensors and baby monitors with smartphone capabilities. Now kids caring for their baby dolls can mimic this trend with new tech features
in accompanying gear. Check out VTech’s Baby Amaze 3-in-1 Care & Learn Stroller, which has a smart sensor that recognizes when it’s being moved and plays sing-along songs about letters, colors, places and animals. Transform the stroller into a high chair to hear baby care reminders that introduce nurturing concepts and healthy habits while children pretend to feed the doll. Turn the book’s pages on the tray to learn about different foods and nutrition. Convert the high chair into a bassinet and the doll will fall asleep while listening to classic nursery rhymes and lullabies. It includes piano keys that introduce numbers and counting, and plays piano sounds in music mode. More information can be found at vtechkids.com/ babyamaze. For parents who want more from their child’s playtime, consider taking tech features into account at the toy store. You can maximize learning and fun at the same time. StatePoint
In a Crowded Marketplace, Innovation is Key
By Desert Star Staff Greek yogurt in your body wash? Body powder in a spray can? What makes some products sink and some products swim? According to the experts, it comes down to innovations like these, as nearly 50,000 new packaged goods products are introduced each year into the market. And those truly innovative products that stand out to consumers are awarded “Product of the Year,” the world’s largest consumer-voted award. Backed by the votes of over 40,000 consumers, the shortlist of winners can serve as a shortcut for shoppers in the supermarket, saving them time and money. “Our research shows that nearly half of all consumers are more likely to purchase a product recommended by 40,000 shoppers just like them,” says Rich Fryling, Managing Director, Product of the Year USA. Looking to try something new? Here are some highlights from this year’s winners: • Greek Yogurt in your body wash: Winner of the “Personal Hygiene” category, Dial Greek Yogurt Body
Wash rethinks shower time. • Easy snacking: Eliminate snack-related spills on your couch and in your car with Snackeez, a dishwasher-safe container that holds a 16 ounce drink and a snack in one, and seals to keep snacks fresh and prevent spills. • Burgers for pets: You no longer will have to throw your dog your barbecue scraps. Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites, winner of the “Pet Nutrition” category, is a new home-style dog treat that’s made of beef, bacon and sweet potato. • Nobody better lay a finger on my peanut butter cup: A new take on two old favorites, Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups won in this year’s “Candy” category. • Powder in a can: Consumers can now get the same relief they expect from Gold Bond Powder faster and more conveniently. Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray, winner of the “body comfort & relief” category is quick and easy. • Gluten-free pizza: Taking the title for the “Convenience Meals,” category, LiveGfree Gluten-Free Pizza could be a
dream come true for the glutenintolerant, busy consumer. • Real food for babies: If you’re not sure what those ingredients mean on the label of your baby’s food, check out Beech-Nut Naturals, winner of the “Baby” category, which is made with no artificial preservatives and all-natural ingredients. • Safe paint: Benjamin Moore’s Natura Waterborne Interior Paint, which won in this
year’s “Interior Paint” category, is a virtually odorless alternative to conventional interior paints that goes beyond zero VOC (volatile organic compounds), to offer zero emissions. • Get relief: Crest Sensi-Stop Strips, winner of the “Sensitivity Pain Relief” category, are thin, flexible strips that contain an active ingredient used by dental professionals, providing more targeted delivery of
relief for sensitive teeth. To take a cue from other shoppers, check out the full list of this year’s winners at www. ProductoftheYearUSA.com. In a crowded marketplace, innovation will be rewarded. Rather than sticking with the same old, same old, consumers are flocking to products that redefine the status quo. StatePoint
Topless protest in Canada urges women to ‘bare with us’ WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) Dozens of topless women - and men - attended a “Bare With Us” rally Saturday meant to educate the public about women’s right to go shirtless if they choose. The rally and march were organized by three sisters who
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were stopped by a police officer for biking topless a week ago. Local media reports said people were waving banners and wearing body paint with messages including “everyone has the right to NOT be harassed” and “Bare
With Us! They’re just boobs!” Musician Alysha Brilla said she and her sisters were not wearing shirts while cycling in Kitchener, Ontario, on July 24 when a male police officer drove up beside them and told them to cover up because it is the law. August 5, 2015
Brilla said told the officer he was wrong and that when she started filming the interaction on her cell phone, the officer said he had only wanted to check if the women had proper bells and lights on their bicycles. Ontario women have had the
right to go topless in public since 1996. A similar incident in June garnered headlines after city staff in Guelph, Ontario, told an 8-yearold to cover up while she was in a wading pool wearing only a swim bottom. Source: KMIR AP story www.desertstarweekly.com
FILM DVD Updates for Summer, Viewing BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN
Summer is flying by but there is still time to catch up on “Grey’s Anatomy: The Complete Eleventh Season” which comes to DVD on August 18th. Now you can binge watch all 24 episodes of the past pulse-pounding eleventh season as the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial face stunning surprises, challenges and life-changing decisions. You will and are able to venture even deeper into the heart of “Grey’s Anatomy” with never before seen bonus features available only on DVD. Bonus features include “Spotlight: Caterina Scorsone” which lets you get to know the actress who as well appeared on “Private Practice” before joining
the cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Amelia Shepherd, little sister of Dr. Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). Find out how she came to the role, what it’s like to be a series regular on two shows produced by Shonda Rhimes and what a typical day on set is like for her. In “How To Say Goodbye” show creator Shonda Rhimes reflects on the heartbreaking loss of the show’s character Dr. Derek Shepherd, aka McDreamy. “In Stitches,” filled with scenes of the cast cutting up in and out of the OR will make you laugh, and you will also enjoy checking out deleted scenes.
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For the younger crowd, check out Disney’s newest movie event, “Descendents,” now available on DVD as of July 31st. From the Emmy Award -winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (High School Musical franchise), “Descendents” is an original story based on classic Disney characters who have been reinvented and placed in a contemporary time frame. Belle and the Beast are the rulers of a lovely kingdom and have a teenaged son, who will soon be crowned king. He tells his parents that his first proclamation will be to offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of Cruella de Vil, Maleficent (Kristin Chenoweth), the Evil Queen from “Snow White” and Jafar. Soon these kids must decide whether to follow in their evil parents’ footsteps or embrace their innate goodness and save the kingdom from their parents. It’s a lot of fun for young and old alike. Bonus features include Bloopers and “Backstage Dance Rehearsals” in which the cast goes through rigorous dance rehearsals conducted by director/choreographer Kenny Ortega. Rated G, of course—it’s from Disney.
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Kevin James is back as Paul Blart in the comedic sequel “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.” Now, after six years of keeping our mall’s safe, Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Las Vegas with his teenage daughter for a security guard expo, but when Blart stumbles upon a heist, he must answer the call of duty. The Blu-ray features all new bonus materials, including six deleted
scenes, a gag reel and eight behind-the-scenes featurettes with Kevin James. You also take a look at the filming of LeReve, see how the action sequences were created and hear from a real-life security officer that shares his thoughts on the fictional Paul Blart. From Sony Pictures, rated PG for some violence.
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“Get Hard”, starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, is now available on a Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD, which include an unrated cut off the film not seen in theaters. The film was directed and co-written by Etan Cohen, who is making his directorial debut following a successful writing career (“Tropic Thunder,” “Men in Black 3”). Prison school is about to be in session when a mild-mannered millionaire hedge-fund manager James (Will Ferrell) is sentenced for fraud and scheduled for a stretch in San Quentin. But before he heads to jail, the judge gives him thirty days to get his affairs in
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does not have the resources to make all of its forthcoming debt payments,” she said. “This is a first in what we believe will be broad defaults on commonwealth debt.” According to CNN, Puerto Rico owed a monthly debt payment of $483 million. The vast majority of that was actually paid except for the $58 million owed to PFC, something the outlet described as a strategic decision since that debt is owned by credit unions and Puerto Ricans – mainly retirees – who don’t have much of a chance to battle the move in the courts. The next step in the process could involve Puerto Rico and the PFC getting together to negotiate some kind of restructuring plan. It’s possible that such a plan will push the island’s government to back austerity by raising taxes August 5, 2015
and lowering spending. In June, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla said the commonwealth cannot pay its debt and warned that a “death spiral” could occur if restructuring wasn’t possible. “There is no other option. I
order. In desperation, he turns to Darnell (Kevin Hart) for help. He wants him to prepare him for life behind bars. However, James is wrong about Darnell. He is not a former crook that can teach him how to survive in prison; he is a hard-working smallbusiness owner who has never even received a parking ticket. As the two men do whatever it takes to help James “get hard” in order to survive, the two guys discover they were wrong about a lot of things, including each other. The Blu-ray Combo pack is loaded with special features that include: “The Kevin Hart Workout,” “Face-Off with Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart,” “Twerking 101,” “Inmates: Out of Control,” a gag reel, deleted scenes and much more. The film is from Warner Bros., rated R for crude and sexual content and language, some graphic nudity and drug material.
would love to have an easier option. This is not politics, this is math,” Garcia said at the time. “My administration is doing everything not to default … But we have to make the economy grow. If not, we will be in a death spiral. No federal bailout for Puerto Rico – White House. Source KMIR
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MUSIC Far-flung sounds abound via new releases BY ROBERT KINSLER
An inspired tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a melodic foray featuring the Pinder Brothers and the latest album from blues-meet-funk collective Blinddog Smokin’ are well worth discovering. Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd (and guests) Title: One More For the Fans (Loud & Proud Records) You might like if you enjoy: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton, Gregg Allman, Cheap Trick
Tell me more: A full-length concert featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and a cast of acclaimed guests was staged in Atlanta, GA on Nov. 12, 2014, and has now been thankfully released via a must-have deluxe package including the event presented on two audio CDs and on DVD. While the highlight may well be the band itself delivering an incredible marathon-length take of “Free Bird,” the rest of the 19-track set is pure joy. Imagine no more what it would be like for power-
pop greats Cheap Trick to tackle Skynyrd; the quartet delivers a fiery version of “Gimme Back My Bullets.” Later Gov’t Mule powers through an emotionally charged Southern Rock-styled “Simple Man” while country great Jamey Johnson offers up a bluesy “Four Walls Of Raiford.” Peter Frampton offers up great fretwork and top-flight vocals on a version of “Call Me The Breeze.” Other sterling performances come courtesy of Alabama (“Gimme Three Steps”) and Gregg Allman
(“Tuesday’s Gone”). Information: “Same Mistake” (whose sound loudandproudrecords.com. spans folk rock to psychedelia along its run) to the longing Artist: The Pinder Brothers “Driving You Home,” brothers Title: Melancholy Sea Michael Lee Pinder and Matt (Inner World Music) Pinder have an innate instinct how You might like if you to meld infectious melodies with enjoy: The Fray, Ben heartfelt song craft. The lyrics, Folds 5, America straightforward and earnest, are Tell me more: Although The delivered amidst nice harmonies Pinder Brothers’ wonderful 11- and creative arrangements. song “Melancholy Sea” was Information: pinderbrothers.com. released in winter, the duo’s bright melodic rock sound is ideally suited to summer. From the wistful
Judge gives Justin Bieber more time AP Photo/Mel Evans). A gold colored hearse carrying the coffin bearing the body of Bobby Kristina Brown arrives with police escort at Whigham Funeral home in Newark, N.J., early Monday, Aug. 3, 2015.
Bobbi Kristina Brown to be buried next to mother By KMIR News WESTFIELD, N.J. - A hearse is carrying the body of Bobbi Kristina Brown to her final resting place. The hearse left a funeral home in Newark Monday followed by two SUVs carrying relatives, including cousin Dionne Warwick. This is the same funeral
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home that handled arrangements three years ago for her mother, Whitney Houston. The funeral home declined to comment about Brown’s expected burial next to her mother in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Police have closed the road leading to the cemetery. The 22-year-old was the
only child of Houston and musician Bobby Brown. Bobbi Kristina died in hospice care July 26, about six months after she was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome on Jan. 31. Source KMIR
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(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File). FILE - In this May 9, 2015 file photo, Justin Bieber arrives at Wango Tango 2015 in Carson, Calif. By KMIR News LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge says Justin Bieber is complying with the terms of his probation in a vandalism case and has given the singer until later this year to complete community labor requirements of his sentence. Superior Court Judge Leland Harris made the comments Monday in a hearing in the pop singer’s misdemeanor vandalism case filed after he damaged a former neighbor’s home with eggs. Bieber has already completed
the anger management and restitution requirements of his sentence. He is supposed to complete five days of roadside cleanup, graffiti removal or other manual labor. A prosecutor said Monday Bieber is close to finishing the work. Bieber’s progress on the work was previously delayed due to a severe ankle injury. The Grammy-nominated singer did not attend Monday’s hearing. Source KMIR
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Local Restaurant Earned “C” Rating, Wonders Why By Julie Buehler PALM SPRINGS, Ca. According to the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, about 90% of all restaurants pass their health inspections. Those that do not, receive a “B” or even “C” grade and are given between 7-10 days to improve and fix the violations or face further legal action by the county. After receiving a complaint on the facility, the health department inspected Oscar’s Bar and Cafe, located off Taquitz Canyon in downtown Palm Springs, and after finding 3 major violations, downgraded it to a “C” rating. They how have until August 10th, or sooner, if they choose, to improve their food storage system, discard storage of on-site dog food and rid the restaurant of what the report called “pests.” According to Dan Powell,
the manager of the restaurant, the county’s inspector went “over the top” in attempting to enforce county code, even eliminating Oscar’s ability to offer water to patrons’ dogs. The restaurant also offered dog food, at what they said was “human grade” for the 4-legged friends of paying customers, but the health department told Oscar’s the pet-friendly policy had to end. Powell said the “C” rating is an embarrassment, but they’ve taken the necessary steps to earn a passing grade when the next inspection takes place. Other establishments in Palm Springs have received “C” ratings, then earn an “A” rating shortly after. In fact, the Palm Springs Hilton received a “C” rating on March 25th, 2014, and then upon reinspection the next day, earn an “A” rating once again on March 26th, 2014. Source KMIR
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I N S I D E H O L LY W O O D Up Close & Personal With French Award-Winning Actor – Omar Sy WITH BEVERLY COHN, EDITOR-AT-LARGE
me their stories – how they came to France, what their goal was, how it was to live in France as an illegal, and what the journey was like to become legal. I learned a lot from that research.
Omar Sy is one of those gifted actors whose presence lights up the screen. American of audiences saw this French actor for the first time in The Intouchables, for which he won the French Cesar Award for Best Actor in 2012. The film was also nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award. One of France’s top actors, he has crossed the pond, acting in two blockbuster films: X-Men: Days of Future Passed and Jurassic World. Sy’s latest film is Samba, in which he plays an illegal immigrant in trying to stay under the French government’s radar. Written and directed by the same team who made the unforgettable The Intouchables, Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, the film co-stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, and Izïa Higelin. He recently sat down with a select group of journalists where he not only discussed the film, but also talked about his personal story and family life in America. He has a charming French accent so the following has been edited for content and phrasing. Sy recently sat down with a select group of journalists where he not only discussed the film, but also talked about his personal story and family life in America. He has a charming French accent so the following has been edited for content and phrasing. In the film “Samba”, your character portrays the struggles of illegal aliens living in France. What attracted you to the role? Sy: I’m connected to the subject because my parents are immigrants from Senegal. When it was decided to do a movie about it, I was happy and proud to be a part of it. I know how the writing/directing team of Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache tell stories from my experience with them in The Intouchables. They are precise and close to the truth. We did a lot of research. I watched a lot of documentaries and read a lot of material on immigration laws. I also had stories from my parents, but it was in the 60s and it was a different time for France and a different time for immigrants. All the things I knew from my parents were not true for today. So I met with people who told
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How has the current political party shaped the attitude towards illegals? Sy: I don’t like to make comments on political issues because for me the most political act I can do is making movies. I don’t want to fight against political stuff with a speech. So doing a movie is stronger than a sentence or a speech against the current party. It’s really difficult for me to talk about that because I don’t want to talk about them. When I’m not interested in something, I just ignore it, so for me the best thing is doing movies. Showing a movie like Samba, shows what happens when people come together and help each other. For me, it’s the best way to solve issues in my country. You’re now in Hollywood making blockbuster movies. What is the main difference between working in France vs. working in America? Sy: For me the most different part is the language. When I act in English, it’s really different because in France I have more freedom to act because I’m not thinking about language. That’s why in Jurassic World some lines came out in French because that was the only way I could do it. Are you working on your English? Sy: Of course. I hope I will be fluent one day and hope I will be able to act in the same way in English as I do in French. I am working on it and it’s my goal. Was there one scene that you found difficult during the shoot? Sy: The scene in the trash factory was really difficult because I met workers there. They were so courageous and I felt something really deep. I was more motivated to do this movie after shooting that scene because the movie is about them. It shows how brave they are and how determined they are to make a better life. It’s not that easy because of some politics. Sometimes illegals marry to get a green card. Can you talk about that vis-à-vis your relationship with Charlotte as Alice? Sy: That’s why it was important for the directors and I to show the real relationship between Charlotte’s character and Samba. There’s a real connection – a real love – and we didn’t want people to think he was after her for a paper. I
know there is a stigma when you see a mixed marriage; you wonder what the real reason was that they married. That’s why I love this love story and I hope people will understand that can happen. If you think someone is way different from you, if you look behind the obvious, you can see someone like you and can be inspired by someone who looks different.
Do you hope that this movie can break down some of the stigma attached to being an immigrant? Sy: That’s the idea. I hope it will. That’s why we do movies like this, just to break down the stigma that divides people. The best way to fight it is with a movie, which shows people helping each other.
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Did any special feelings come up for you while you were making X-Men: Days of Future Passed and Jurassic World? Sy: You know as a child you fight make-believe dragons. I had the same feeling doing those Did this film open a dialogue two films. You have to have the in France? same imagination and freedom Sy: Yes it did, but not you had as a kid. how I expected because at the time there were a lot of things Speaking of kids, you grew going on in France. We had up with seven siblings. What was chats with people but not a life like in your household? government reaction. The subject Sy: (Laughs) Busy. It was of immigration in France is a a very busy, noisy house. I have huge issue and there is always really good memories of my a chat starting when an election childhood. It was a lot of joy and is coming. It’s always the same a lot of fun. I realized as I was process, but I think it’s better growing up and going to high if normal, regular people think school far from the house in a differently because then they can richer neighborhood, that people vote and react to the immigrant thought my life was difficult. I more positively. never thought about it before because for me it was my life, Did you have any difficulty which was easy and fun. In their with agents or managers in eyes, they were thinking, “Oh America? poor guy.” But, we were happy. Sy: No. Actually I was very welcome in the U.S. and things I never cook and can’t are going very fast here. For imagine cooking for so many three years now I did a lot of people every night. How did big things. I’m very happy and that work? surprised with my opportunities Sy: (Laughs) My mother was as it’s beyond my expectations. an amazing woman. Besides The doors are way open here. taking care of all of us, she The funny thing is in France I’m also worked. That’s why I love known for playing certain roles, working on movies because it’s but in America, I’m the French teamwork and at home, it was guy and the bad guy. (Laughter) teamwork too because with Here in the U.S. I can play a bad seven brothers and sisters, and guy but in France, I never got the parents working, everyone those roles. It’s a new opportunity had something to do to help for me to show another side of the others. The oldest helped my work. the youngest and it was like that all the time. You always had Was there one Hollywood something to do for the family. actor who you admired and have I grew up like that and I think it met? helped me lot in my life. Sy: Yes. One day I met Samuel L. Jackson. I love this You shot a scene at Comic actor. He’s amazing. He looks Con. How was that experience? like a good guy and I love that Sy: Wonderful. I’m a video he’s done many different roles. geek and had always hoped that It was last year and I was on the one day I would go Comic Con. back lot waiting for my car. I I was there for the first time for saw a car coming and Samuel work. It was amazing. Jackson shouts, “Hey Omar, how are you? How’s it going Was there one seminal with X-Men? I couldn’t believe he moment when you knew you knew my name. Then he said, wanted to be an actor? “Goodbye, see you later.” I didn’t Sy: I admired a lot of French have the time to say how much I actors, but I remember being admire him because it was quick. really young and seeing an actor in Champagne, which shocked August 5, 2015
me in a really good way. It gave me a sense of how deep you can act. Of course, I admired Gérard Depardieu and François Cluzet, who I co-starred with in The Intouchables. You grew up in France and I’m assuming your wife Hélène and your four children were also born in France. So, besides the language, what’s the biggest adjustment living in Los Angeles? Sy: There’s nothing that’s a big adjustment besides the language. The kids were immediately happy here for one little thing. In France, the schools have a cafeteria for lunch. It’s indoors and the food is prepared, but here in America, they have a lunch box, which is an amazing thing for them. They bring their own food made by their mommy or daddy and they eat outdoors. That is something really good and amazing for them. The school experience in France was different in another way. Waking the children up in the morning to go to school was met with some resistance, but here they jump out of bed. That’s a big difference and it’s really funny. (Laughter) Will they be going straight through college here in America? Sy: I don’t know yet. The big question in our home is, are we going to stay in America or not? We’re having a lot of debates, but we haven’t decided yet. What do you do in your free time? Sy: I love hanging out with my wife and my kids. When I have the time and the chance, I bring my brothers and my friends over from France. That’s how I spend my free time. What’s next for you? Sy: Adam Jones with Bradley Cooper. We shot that movie in London last summer. It’s about a chef. I love cooking and play the sous chef. It’s a comedy and I’m the bad guy. It will be released in October. Best of luck to you. I certainly look forward to your next film. Sy: Thank you.. www.desertstarweekly.com
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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org Struggling with DRUGS, ALCOHOL, PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call ADDICTION HOPE & HELP LINE for a free assessment. 800-768-9180 LEARNING TO READ can be both fun and educational. Learn more about this wholesome farm book, Richard the Donkey and His LOUD, LOUD Voice at www. RichardTheDonkey.com EVERY BUSINESS has a story to tell! Get your message out with California’s PRMedia Release – the only Press Release Service operated by the press to get press! For more info contact Cecelia @ 916-288-6011 or http:// prmediarelease.com/california (Cal-SCAN) $WANTED$ COMIC BOOKS Pre-1975: Original art & movie memorabilia, sports, non-sports cards, ESPECIALLY 1960’s Collector/Investor, payingcash! Call WILL: 800-242-6130 buying@getcashforcomics.com (Cal-SCAN) Reduce Your Past Tax Bill by as much as 75 Percent. Stop Levies, Liens and Wage Garnishments. Call The Tax DR Now to see if you Qualify1-800-498-1067. (Cal-SCAN) Ring-Magic, Ring Safety Bands. Finally, end ring spin, end ring discomfort, end worry over loss. Never lose a ring again! LAST CALL, FREE OFFER! www.ringmagic241.com
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By Desert Star Staff OAKLAND, Calif. – Medicaid, or Medi-Cal as it’s known in California, turns 50 years old this week – and a new study shows it has improved the lives of millions since its inception. The Georgetown Center for Children and Families examined data on Americans who utilized Medicaid benefits as children, and found they are much healthier as adults. Participants tended to have lower blood pressure, and continue to make fewer emergency room visits, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars. Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families, notes the studies found participants also make more money as adults, and are more likely to surpass their parents’ income level. “Some studies are now finding that children who received Medicaid actually pay more taxes as adults and use fewer government subsidies,” she says. “The government is getting a great return on investment by providing kids with Medicaid.” The studies also found that adolescents with Medicaid are more likely to go to college and have lower rates of drinking, smoking, eating disorders, and risky sexual behavior. In California, half of the
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A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149. Elks Charity Bingo 2 Sessions every Tuesday: Doors open 4pm Each session $10 buy in. 64878 Pierson Blvd-open to public (760) 329-6444
CATHEDRAL CITY
Cabaret onthe Greenopen mic signers every Sat. from 7:30-10p.m. at 36200 Date Palm Dr. For more info 760-202-1111. Zumba Gold A go at your pace, Latin dance inspired exercise class. Every Monday (9:30-10:30am) Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598
state’s children are on MediCal – more than five million kids. Beginning next year, the Golden State goes one step further by extending Medi-Cal to undocumented children. Mike Odeh, associate director of health policy at the Oaklandbased nonprofit advocacy group
Children Now, says the program is a critical part of the healthcare system. “Medicaid works. It’s an incredibly important program in making sure that kids are on track developmentally, are prepared for school and ready to learn and stay healthy so they
can live and grow,” he says. The Georgetown study also found that Medicaid cut the percentage of uninsured children in the U.S. by half in recent years, taking it from 14 percent down to seven percent.
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Wii Bowling Games Every Monday (1-2 p.m.) – Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598 Mahjong an ancient tile game that involves concentration and fun! Every Monday (10-12pm) In. Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598 Bunco. A dice game that will have you laughing, and yelling “Crapper” when you lose! And even the losers walk away winners! Every Tuesday (1-4pm) Boot Scootin’ Beginners Free Dance Lessons Wednesday Now-Aug 19th 5-9pm CC Golf Club BINGO – Come join the fun with friends new and old!! Every Thursday - (12-4pm) – Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598
RANCHO MIRAGE Walking Class for Cancer Survivors on Sunday, Now to Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. For info call 760-834-3798.
INDIO
By Desert Star Staff If you work out a couple times a week, you are on the right path to good health. But experts say this can and should be just the beginning of your fitness journey. “Our bodies are designed to be fast, powerful and agile,” says Paul “Coach” Wade, fitness expert and author of the new book “Explosive Calisthenics.” “However, modern Americans have become the slowest, least agile members of our species in all history.” Wade says a vanishing percent of people even attempt to unlock their body’s full athletic potential. To help, he is offering tips to take your overall fitness
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to the next level. Ditch the Excuses: Getting in great shape requires consistency, and it’s all too easy to make excuses for missing a workout. Whether you’re always on the road or can’t afford to renew your gym membership, Wade says such excuses don’t hold water. “While modern training methods involve equipment like barbells, balls, boxes and gymnastics gear, the superior way of building maximum speed, power and ability is the old-school method of using just your body’s own weight, nothing else,” he says. Whether you’re crunched for time or crunched for space,
don’t let these circumstances prevent you from getting a great workout. Pushups, squats, leg raises, bridges and jumps are just a few fundamental exercises that can be performed in a small space without any gear. Ditch the Fear: Traditional calisthenic moves used by gymnasts, martial artists, athletes and tumblers -- such as flips and kip-ups -- may seem intimidating. But Wade says that most people have the inherent ability to master such moves by working on each one in progressions. “Movements like these have been handed down from generation to generation,” he says. “They should not be the August 5, 2015
exclusive domain of gymnasts. Stay Focused: Don’t try to take shortcuts. Successful athletes don’t leap ahead and tackle moves they aren’t ready for -- they find ways to make the stuff they can already do work even better for them. For more tips and information, visit www. dragondoor.com. When it comes to physical fitness, don’t settle for halfway decent. No matter what your level of fitness is today, take a cue from the fitness experts to use more of your full potential. StatePoint
A Course in Miracles Discussion and Study Group! On Wednesdays from Noon- 6 p.m. For info, 760-564-4853 Open Air Market every Wed-Sat 4pm10pm Riverside County Fairgrounds 800-222-7457
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to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: EDRICK-PINEDA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 10, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505960. 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). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2015 DSW15-5138.
capublicnotice.com ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1508798, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 Main St., (P.O. Box 431), Riverside, CA 92502-0431, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: CLAUDE LYLE BARRERA JR. to Proposed Name: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: September 8, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2. The address of the court is: 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92502-0431, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: July 27, 2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015. DSW15-5167 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: KRAZY KUSTOM MOTORSPORTS 45-480 COMMERCE ST STE 10, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANTHONY- -FRANCO 45-480 COMMERCE ST STE 10, INDIO, CA 92201. 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANTHONY-FRANCO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 28, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201508062 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). Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015. DSW15-5166 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following units will be offered for sale by publication to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on August 20th, 2015 9AM. Location: Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Terms: CASH ONLY. __Desert Self Storage___ reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction. Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond #: FS863-20-14 The following units are scheduled for auction: UNIT# NAME: DESCRIPTION: B052 GREGORY GOEHNER HOUSEHOLD, B14D DOC BERKLEY HOUSEHOLD, C028 ARLEEN SANDOVAL HOUSEHOLD,, E028 INAMAR VARGAS HOUSEHOLD, E105 FERNANDO REYES HOUSEHOLD Please Print: August 5 2015 and August 12 2015. DSW15-5165 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: QUICK CUTS 68955 RAMON RD SUITE #3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. 66042 DESERT VIEW AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Full name of registrant: ELSY MARINA ESCOBAR 66042 DESERT VIEW AVE 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ELSY MARINA ESCOBAR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 30, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201508148 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). Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015. DSW15-5164
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ABRAMS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE GROUP 27290 MADISON AVE #200, TEMECULA, CA 92590. Riverside CountY. 14201 N. HAYDEN RD #A3, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260. Full name of registrant: JASON DAVID ABRAMS 471 SMITH AVE BIRMINGHAM MI 48009. 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JASON DAVID ABRAMS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 13, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507285 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). Pub July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2015. DSW15-5160 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1508296, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 Main St., (P.O. Box 431) Riverside, CA 92502-0431, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. EMILY AMIHERE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: EMILY JO-LYNN AMIHERE to Proposed Name: EMILY JO-LYNN GUMUCIO 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: Sept 9,, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2. The address of the court is: 4050 Main St., (P.O. Box 431) Riverside, CA 925020431, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: July 15, 2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2015. DSW15-5159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 3RD PARTNER LOGISTICS 13876 GLOVER CT., CORONA, CA 92880. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANDREW CHARLES LOMAX 16472 LANDMARK DR, FONTANA, CA 92336. 2b. ROBERT- -OLVERA 13876 GLOVER CT. CORONA, CA 92880. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANDREW CHARLES LOMAX. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 6, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507048. 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). Pub July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2015. DSW15-5153
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 44489 TOWN CENTER WAY, SUITE C, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JLB BROTHERS LLC 35895 RENOIR PLACE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SEAN WILLIAM WEINGARTEN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 26, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201506739 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015. DSW15-5152 NESS AS: COACHELLA FRESH DATES 29800 PUSHAWALLA ROAD, INDIO HILLS, CA 92240. AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATERiverside County. Full name of registrant: LUIS MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) GUERRA HUERTA 29800 PUSHAWALLA ROAD, DOING BUSINESS AS: FIDELITY HANDYMAN INDIO HILLS CA 92241. Business is conducted by: SERVICES 98635 SURFSIDE AVE. MECCA CA Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 92254. Riverside County PO BOX 1364, INDIO, business under the fictitious business name(s) listed CA 92202 Full name of registrant: PEDRO-GARCIA above. I declare that all the information in this state- 98635 SURFSIDE AVE MECCA CA 92254. Busiment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant as true, information which he or she knows to be has not yet begun to transact business under the false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LUIS GUERRA fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the HUERTA. This statement was filed with the County information in this statement is true and correct. Clerk of Riverside County on July 16, 2015. Peter (A registrant, who declares as true, information Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a R-201507552 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- crime). Signed: PEDRO GARCIA. This statement NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE on March 31, 2015. Peter Aldana, signed by V. OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00862 NOTICE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEBEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 5, 12, 19, 26, OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION 2015. DSW15-5162 OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Pub April 15, 22, 29, May 5, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July, DOING BUSINESS AS: MINDSET SANDWICHES 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 2015. DSW15-5089 29275 AVE LA PAZ UNIT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. P.O. BOX 3033, CA- T.S. No. 13-2468-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THEDRAL CITY, CA 92235.Full name of registrant: NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMAEDRICK- -PINEDA 29275 AVE LA PAZ UNIT B, TION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本 CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is con- 文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 ducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun 에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA to transact business under the fictitious name(s) UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE listed above. I declare that all the information in this DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAdeclares as true, information which he or she knows KALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH
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BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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. Trustor: LAURA CORDOVA MONTOYA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0427777 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13387 JULIAN DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA A.P.N.: 641-193-012-3 Date of Sale: 8/26/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,598.73, estimated 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. 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 (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-246811. 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: 8/3/2015 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (916) 939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer NPP0252823 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 08/05/2015, 08/12/2015, 08/19/2015. DSW15-5168 T.S. No.: 9551-2266 TSG Order No.: 00308414 A.P.N.: 638-192-025-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/17/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/24/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0272006, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: DAVID A HATCHER AND PAZ B HATCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/25/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66624 MISSION LAKES BLVD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-1904 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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 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, to-wit: $275,322.63 (Estimated) as of 08/21/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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
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time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-2266. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0252984 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 08/05/2015, 08/12/2015, 08/19/2015. DSW15-5163 APN: 748-270-010-9T.S. No. 024377-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 9/2/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0001993, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CHRISTINE E JOHNSON AND JOHN RONALD JOHNSON MARRIED TO EACH OTHERWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:39296 FERNWOOD GLENN COURTPALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$470,571.06 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 024377-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 8/5/2015, 8/12/2015, 8/19/2015. DSW15-5161 \T.S. No. 15-33179 APN: 638-191-012-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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. Trustor: CHARLES E. RODGERS, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVEDeed of Trust recorded6/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0457783 in book --, page--of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:8/19/2015 at 9:00 AM . Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $175,938.27 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: Describe as follows: 9985 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. A.P.N #.: 638-191-012-3 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
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days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-33179. 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. Dated 7/16/2015: Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832www. auction.com Stephanie Islas, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 12728 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/2015. DSW15-5158 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004706180 Title Order No.: 140200971 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/24/2008. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/28/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0042268 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARTIN VARGAS AND ANNETTE L. VARGAS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/19/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84851 SUNSHINE AVENUE, COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 APN#: 768201-017-8 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, 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $208,791.72. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004706180. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 07/13/2015 NPP0251793 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/22/2015, 07/29/2015, 08/05/2015. DSW15-5157
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Splash House Returns to Palm Springs this Weekend AUGUST LINEUP: ATHLETIXX - AUTOGRAF - BIG WILD - AVAN LAVA BEARSON - BEN PEARCE - BIG WILD - BRONZE WHALE CAUSE & AFFECT - CASSIAN - COM TRUISE - COMPUTER MAGIC - COYOTE KISSES - EAU CLAIRE - GOLDROOM (DJ SET) - HERMITUDE HUNTER SIEGEL - JONAS RATHSMAN - KILL THEM WITH COLOUR - KRY WOLF LOUIS THE CHILD MATOMA - MIJA - MOON BOOTS - MOVING CASTLE & FRIENDS NO REGULAR PLAY (LIVE) - NORA EN PURE - SHIBA SAN STAR SLINGER - STWO THE BEATANGERS - THE KNOCKS - TOKIMONSTA - TREASURE FINGERS - TRIPPY TURTLE -YOLANDA BE COOL - WAX MOTIF - WAZE & ODYSSEY
By Dan Marinelli Palm Springs – As the summer winds down, so does the fun and wild music festival season. If you are in the Coachella Valley, however, Splash House is returning to Palm Springs this weekend to try to – one last time
before next year – take you to musical paradise. Earlier this summer, Splash House, the poolside electronic music festival took over the Hacienda Cantina and Beach Club, The Saguaro and The Palm Springs Hilton. The weekend was
full of awesome music, beautiful hotel decor, hot weather, hot people and everything in between. In June, Amtrac, Anna Lunoe, Cashmere Cat, Viceroy and Thomas Jack were some of the artists that made the trip
out to the desert. This weekend, Splash House’s lineup will feature Klingade, Matoma, Shiba San, Slow Magic, Star Slinger, Tokimonsta, Yolanda Be Cool and Wax motif, to name a few. Splash House was one of the desert’s best events last year and June was just as much fun. Tickets are still on sale at $115$ for this weekend. Splash House
is also providing hotel and ticket packages starting at $180 a person. For more information, go to www.splashhouse.com or visit Splash House on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. For more on entertainment in the Coachella Valley, follow Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7.
Court Date Set in Palm Springs Police Dept Fight By Eddie Trent A 19-year-old man accused, along with two teenage boys, of involvement in a fistfight that resulted in injuries to three Palm Springs police officers has a Sept. 28 court date, police reported today. Anthony Richard Ramos is free on $2,500 bail following his arrest Thursday on suspicion of misdemeanor resisting arrest. Two teens, whose names were withheld because they are underage, face felony charges in connection with the confrontation. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of battery on a peace officer that caused injury, threatening to commit violence against a police officer, being a minor in possession of a concealed firearm, being a minor in possession of live ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of stolen property, Palm Springs police
Sgt. Harvey Reed said. A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of threatening to commit violence against a police officer and battery on a peace officer that caused injury, the sergeant said. Officers were sent about 10:25 p.m. Thursday to the 100 block of South Belardo Road on a report of an armed man. A witness told police that a group of males approached, and one of them exposed his waistband and flashed a handgun, Palm Springs police Capt. Walter Combs said. Two officers spotted a man, later identified as Ramos, walking with the two minors, and the 16-year-old took off running as the officers attempted to detain the group, Combs said. When one of the officers caught up with the juvenile, he resisted being taken into custody. Two other officers came to their colleague’s aid and the
three found a loaded handgun tucked into the boy’s waistband when they took him into custody, Combs said. At that point, Ramos and the 14-year-old allegedly began shouting at the officers to release the youth who’d been carrying the gun and threatened to assault the officers, the captain said. The 14-year-old allegedly punched one of the officers in the face, triggering a fight between the lawmen and the remaining two suspects, Combs said. Once those suspects were in custody, officers determined that the 16-year-old suspect was in need of medical attention due to suspected ``drug and alcohol influence’’ and was taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment, Combs said. The three officers were treated at a local hospital for what were described as ``moderate’’ injuries and released, Combs said. Source KMIR
Bees Attack Workers; One person hospitalized disturbed their hive, leaving one of the men in critical condition. ``The crew was grading a space for a new parking lot and, unbeknownst to them, they ran their blade over an underground sprinkler box that housed this hive of bees,’’ Riverside Fire Department Battalion Chief Tony Perna told City News Service. ``The bees swarmed these guys and stung three of them.’’ According to Perna, one worker had an allergic reaction to the stingers and was transported to Parkview Community Hospital in critical condition. Another man suffered By Desert Star Staff of bees went on the attack swarming and stringing a group moderate injuries, and a third RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A colony today in a Riverside parking lot, of construction workers who was treated at the scene for
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minor injuries. The attack happened about 9:20 a.m. outside a Walmart store at 5200 Van Buren Blvd. Perna said two fire engine crews went to the location, but by the time they arrived, the bees had ``subsided back to their hive.’’ ``Our people donned protective gear to get a closer look and confirm the bees were down there, then we contacted vector control to remove the hive.’’ he said. Firefighters remained at the location for nearly four hours while a team from the Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District in Corona disposed of the hive. www.desertstarweekly.com
Old Globe premiere’s Ken Ludwig’s newest comedy
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Euan Morton as Sherlock Holmes ~Photo by Jim Cox
By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Although he winces when people refer to his comedy plays as “farces”, there is no doubt that he is one of America’s finest practitioners of the genre. Most famous for his Tony Awardwinning comedy/farce plays “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo”, prolific playwright Ken Ludwig, once again scores with his latest inventive and zany comedy “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” Let it be known that when a playwright takes on the chore of adapting a story as famous as “The Hound of the Baskervilles” from the pen of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the creator of Sherlock Holmes, one of English literature’s most iconic detectives - Hercule Poirot created by Dame Agatha Christie, being the other – it’s a given that special care and handling has be observed. The task of insuring fidelity to the original story, yet helm Ludwig’s adaptation, falls to director Josh Rhodes who is more than equal to the challenge. Rhodes has a firm creative grasp of his material and the inventive skills to stage a warpspeed mystery/comedy with an absolutely inspired cast of five talented actor/farceurs. The Old Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Stage is where the dastardly deeds take place and to quote the idiosyncratic Holmes, “patience Watson, all will be revealed” is the watchword for the evening’s hilarity. The story is set near the turn of the 20th century on the moors of Devonshire, England, where the famed detective played by Euan Morton along with his trusted companion Dr. John Watson played by Usman Ally, have been commissioned www.desertstarweekly.com
to investigate the mysterious murder of Sir Charles Baskerville, one of a long line of Baskervilles that allegedly have died as a result of a long standing family curse. To assist in the telling of the heavily plotted and well known tale, director Rhodes has the good fortune, in addition to Morton as Homes and Ally as Watson, of having three gifted actors: one woman (Liz Wisan) and two men (Blake Segal) as Man One and (Andrew Kolber) as Man Two – play over 45 parts in all. The energy, character, costume, and voice changes; all performed in a series of on-stage moments requiring split-second precision and timing is thing of beauty to behold. It’s a visually a stunning accomplishment reminiscent of the play “The 39 Steps” which also takes place in England where four actors play almost 50 roles (It must be all that tea they drink in England that give their actors all that energy). The enjoyment of this stellar ensemble cast and production, however, is in the details of their performances. Also the many clever, comedic, and innovative directorial touches in this highly entertaining production is due to the personal vision brought by director Rhodes. It’s a slamdunk winning production. The technical credits at the Globe are always first rate, and this production is no exception. The creative team led by director Rhodes includes: Scenic Designer Wilson Chin who provides a most unique set and space for the actors to perform their magic. Who would have thought of having the actors work with on stage miniatures as a way of telling the story as well as allowing the actors to become inter-active with the audience?
Lighting Designer Austin R. Smith provides the right amount of mood-lighting for the mystery aspects and the proper full up comedy lighting which allows the audience to see the many costumes designed by Shirley Pierson required for quick changes and period authenticity.
Bart Fasbender created the original music and sound design. During the curtain call, the cast took the last on-stage call with the back-stage crew. It was a well-deserved thank you by the cast to stage manager Annette Ye and her crew for those who help make the on stage magic
happen night after night. It was a very classy gesture. “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” performs at the Sheryl and Harvey White Stage at The Old Globe and runs through August 30, 2015. Don’t Miss It!
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