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Back Row, Left to Right - Dion Khan (Horse), Nicholas Sloan (Jerry), Scott Clinkscales (Malcom) Front Row, Left to Right - Timm McBride (Harold), Jake Samples (Dave) , Alex Enriquez (Ethan) in “The Full Monty” see page 20. Photos Courtesy of Palm Canyon Theatre.

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Closing ‘GITMO’ By Desert Star Staff The Pentagon officially submitted to Congress a proposal to close the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The plan refers to 13 unspecific prisons in the US where the government could transfer up to 60 detainees at a cost of $475 million. In his remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday morning, President Barack Obama appealed to “a country committed to universal values” in order to close

Gitmo, which, he said, “does not advance our national security. It undermines it.” Obama said the prison is too expensive, and that terrorists like Al Qaeda and Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS/ISIL) use the facility in propaganda and recruitment efforts. He added that the prison harms US partners and allies. “Keeping this facility open is contrary to our values,” Obama said, calling it a “stain on our broader record” on human rights.

The transfer of 30 to 60 remaining detainees at Gitmo would be far cheaper ‒ as much as $85 million less ‒ than continuing to house them at Guantanamo Bay, an Obama administration official told news outlets on Tuesday. Prior to any closure of Gitmo, about 35 prisoners are expected to be transferred to accepting nations by the end of 2016. The plan includes mention of 13 possible prison sites to house remaining detainees, yet it does not endorse any particular facilities. Among

By Desert Star Staff A girl scout in the US city of Portland, Oregon showed some “business savvy” this week by selling her group’s iconic cookies outside a legal cannabis dispensary. Her aunt who may have tipped her off to a condition known as “the munchies” accompanied the girl. Normally, her actions could have earned her a “pioneer” or “hospitality” badge, but the organization

didn’t seem to support her. “The Girl Scouts organization said they don’t condone this, but it’s not against the rules,” said the girl’s aunt to KATU. A spokesperson from the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington said in a statement they recommend that a minor does not sell cookies outside a premises they cannot enter without being accompanied by an adult. Still, we do have to

admire her for thinking outside the (cookie) box. The scout had a target of 35 boxes to sell and seemed to exceed it, even though there were lots of “special” cookies for sale inside. The dispensary didn’t seem to mind the temporary competition, encouraging their customers to support the scouts by buying “those delicious cookies we all know and love.”

the potential sites the White House has been mulling over are a navy brig in Charleston, South Carolina; the US Justice Department’s Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado; and another two facilities at the Army base in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas – the US Disciplinary Barracks and Midwest Joint Regional Corrections Facility. Obama said the US continues to defend a facility where “not a single verdict has been reached in those attacks.” He added that President George W. Bush, whose

administration opened the prison following the attacks of September 11, 2001, wanted to close Gitmo, and that shuttering the facility was a point of agreement between Obama and Senator John McCain, his opponent in the 2008 presidential race. Yet since he took office, Obama said politics have restricted closure of the detention center. He said the Pentagon plan is the best way to go forward, calling the US prison system the Continues on Page 11

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The President’s departure

Story and Photos by Pat Krause President Obama spent 4 days in the Desert. Two days were vacation days playing golf at Sunnylands, Porcupine Creek and PGA West. The Third day he spent with leaders of the 10 Asean Nations with working breakfasts and dinners. The President said this was a Landmark Gathering. This meeting is the first U.S. and Asean summit and will hopefully mark a strong and enduring Partnership. The President said the people of the Asean nations have always welcomed him with great hospitality. He said he hoped to reciprocate with the warmth of the Valley in this ideal location as Washington DC is cold now. The President hoped to create more progress in entrepreneurship and innovations for growth and

development between the U.S. and Asean nations. President Obama hoped they would continue to increase trade partnerships. He also said he hoped to integrate our economies with this summit. He also touched on Security, Humanitarian Crisis, Good Governance, and Rule of law, vibrant civil societies and human rights. The President also said that one nation alone cannot achieve vigilance from terrorism and we must all share information and work together to protect our peoples. Another topic was climate change and working to step up progress on clean affordable energy for all, including developing countries. Obama felt they made great progress in all fields at this meeting. Questions for the President included topics such as, Supreme Court nominee, Syria, ISIS, Libya

and the Islamic State, Climate change and many questions on Donald Trump, Hillary or Sanders. He was asked his golf score and he said that was classified information. Obama said he wanted to create mutual security, peaceful resolution of disputes, human dignity and rights that is sustainable. That was his vision that could be achieved together at this summit. The other leaders spoke on all subjects. This is a synopsis of remarks reported by White House Press. The President arrived on the 4th day, the 16th, in the afternoon for his departure. The President walked over to guests waiting to see him. Obama shook hands, posed for photos for about 75 people who held cell phones high for photos. The guests were friend or relatives of Sunnylands and White House personal.

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28th Annual Frank Sinatra Gala

Barbara Sinatra. co-host Joe Mantegna and Emcee Tom Dreesen. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 28th Annual Frank Sinatra Gala was held on Feb. 20th at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Fantasy Springs and Eagle Falls Golf Course has been the host for the event for the last 7 years. Stand up Comedian Tom Dreesen has emceed every event since it started. Actor Joe Montegna was cohost with Barbara Sinatra, Founder with Frank Sinatra of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. The tournament and gala has helped over 20,000 children since its inception.

Patrick Evans proposes to girlfriend, Andrea Giedraitis while The 5TH Dimensions. Photo by Pat Krause Special honors Barbara Sinatra looks on. Photo by Pat Krause were given to outstanding people with the Business celebrities posed for a group Martin’s daughter went up Award Honoree going to Tony talented, Seth MacFarlane. photo before heading out on stage and really showed Prior to the cocktail hour, Marnell II. Peter Bevacqua to a delicious dinner. them how to dance to VIP guests and celebrities was also given a special Gala Headliners were The continued clapping by all the gathered in a private room Business Award honor for his 5th Dimensions who sang audience members. Scotty for photographs with Barbara amazing work with the PGA some of their most famous Medlock held a live auction Sinatra. Local weatherman of America. Tribal Elder Joe hit songs. Several prior to dinner that included Bonita accepted a gift for the Patrick Evans had a special members of the group sang a racehorse, golf cart, Ryder Cabazon Band of Mission surprise in store. When he solos of their favorite songs. Cup tickets and a painting. Indians for their continued was asked to pose with Barbara and his girlfriend, During the show, the Every dollar raised went to support of the Barbara the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Evans got down on one lead singer came out into Sinatra Children’s Center. Center where no child who knee and proposed to her the audience. She selected The Special Achievement is in need of help from in front of Barbara Sinatra a guest to come on Performing Arts Award honor abuses is ever turned away and all the guests. She stage and show her a dance. went to singer, actor, writer, said YES. All guests and Singer Deana Martin, Dean producer, director and multi

By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, CA.- The Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the “ChariTEE Classic” fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the renowned Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, Ca. “A variety of golf enthusiasts will participate

in this 9-hole tournament fundraising event that will assist organizations and youth leadership programs here in the greater Coachella Valley,” said chamber president and CEO, Heather Coladonato. “Additionally, proceeds from the tournament will benefit business resource services such as Desert Lightning,

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a non-profit charitable organization committed to building the foundation to help raise people out of poverty.” she added. “Desert Lightning is positioned to empower individuals in a multitude of areas from business repair, growth and start up to training, job placement and financial February 24, 2016

assistance. In addition,” she concluded, “other benefactors of this golf tournament, include the Torres Martinez Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).” For more information about the ChariTEE Classic, it’s benefactors or to participate in this fun golf afternoon please visit us online at: http://

www.chariteeclassic.com/ ”ChariTEE Classic” Golf Tournament Fundraising Event, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 2:30pm Check-in/ Registration 3:30pm Shotgun.

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Positives and Negatives of Using Robo-Advisors

By Janice Gough Roboadvisors are a class of financial adviser that provides portfolio management online with minimal human intervention. Many middle-class investors are under-advised or unable to obtain portfolio management services because of the minimums imposed on investable assets. Use of a roboadvisor enables consumers to have direct access to portfolio management tools, which allocates investments among all asset classes and rebalances their portfolio

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incorporating the effects of the current market. Unfortunately, issues such as estate and retirement planning and cash-flow management, which are also an intricate part of financial planning are not addressed. Robo-advisors must be registered investment advisors, which are managed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the U.S., Collectively, roboadvisors directly manage about $19 billion in assets. This is a 21% increase in assets under management, since July 2014, and a 65% since April 2014, according to a study by Corporate Insight. There’s no denying robo-advisors are gaining popularity, however there is a “robo-bubble” that’s bound to blow up. Poor risk tolerance and suitability exposes the robo- operator to the risk of expensive legal action or intervention, sanction from regulators and reputation damage. They

do not calculate accurate risk-tolerance, which leaves the robo-advisors at risk of recommending investments that are not suitable for their clients. The consumer, in turn, may not be allocated to the best investments for their needs. Not every shoe fits the same foot. Why don’t robo-advisors properly assess investors’ risk tolerance? The reason why this is important to do properly is, if you get the risk tolerance wrong, there’s a great likelihood that the portfolio won’t meet the client’s capacity to cope when the markets crash. What tends to happen, people tend to invest at the wrong time of the market or divest out at the wrong time. Most investors buy and sell ineffectively at the wrong times in the investment cycle largely because emotions influence their decision-making so they buy high and sell low. When you’re in the world of the Internet, everything’s

about quick. If there’s more than one extra step, you’re gone. To do risk tolerance properly, you have to ask a lot of good questions. Current risk tolerance and suitability solution uses 12 to 25 questions, which takes into account investors’ time horizons, capacity for loss, risk tolerance, knowledge of investments and investment experience. Automated investment management uses an on-line computer program, which often times, may only ask ‘What’s your risk tolerance? Low, average, or high? There’s no assistance through the process. Failed suitability is the primary problem with robo advice and may result in loss, rather than gain. Suitability is often seen as “a very minor thing” within the financial services industry. Most of financial services history is about product selling. In my many years in the industry, some advisors want to make a sale first,

rather than a sale that fits. The primary role of an advisor is to know everything possible about their client and their loved ones, their likes and dislikes, protection from medical catastrophes, protection for their descendents, proper insurance for protecting their assets, and retirement income planning and to advise tax efficient investment advice.

by the manager, lawyer or accountant, in addition to this the basic information which is required by the statute. If the association manager is not providing the financial information to the board on a timely basis so the board can fulfill its responsibilities under Civil Code 5500, perhaps the association has the wrong manager. Discuss this in a board meeting, and the board can then decide who will contact the manager’s supervisor to obtain better performance. If that does not produce improvement, perhaps the association will need to look at other managers. Thanks, Kelly

Stirling Act. We have been considered by the state as a mobile home park. This I know is not correct but the Board insists we are not a HOA. Where can I get some clarity? Thank you for your comments. D.N., Coulterville

of some sort, automatically binding all the properties by being filed with the County Recorder (aka “recording”). There are many neighborhood associations called “homeowner association” which also are not under the Act because of the lack of a recorded declaration. Also, some older association covenants have built-in expiration dates. If those terminate without extension or renewal, the community ceases to be a “common interest development” and is no longer covered as such by the Act. Best regards, Kelly

Janice Gough is a Financial Consultant in Palm Springs. She can be reached at (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 342-7744 and via email: Janice@goughinsuranc. com. Your safe money advisor, for Annuities, Market Linked CDs, and Estate and Retirement Income strategies. Contact me for our Free book “Growth without Risk” and a Complimentary Review. Let get focused!

Financial Reports; Are We A CID? By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Mr. Richardson, I am new to the HOA board and enjoy reading your weekly column in the [paper]. I don’t think you have discussed what to do if the property manager does not give the financials we need to see. I and another other board member sent e-mails requesting [a recent] financial statement. We email and call the property manager office and get no response. What do we need to do to get this corrected. HELP! P.R., Rancho Cucamonga Dear P.R.: Boards are required to review certain financial information on at least a quarterly basis, under Civil Code 5500. Most midsize and larger associations review financial information on a monthly basis, but even the smallest associations must have a board meeting at least quarterly to review certain financial updates. Under this statute, boards should, at least every three months, review a current reconciliation of the association operating accounts and reserve accounts, a comparison of the operating and reserve income and expenses compared to the budget, and an income and expense statement. Association boards should regularly review further financial information, as may be recommended

Dear Kelly: I am a member of a non-profit mutual benefit corporation- [a number of] stock holders, formed [long ago]. Our documents are minimal. We only have a constitution and bylaws. We lack CC&R’s or a registered map on file with the state. Our attorney states we do not fall under the Davis February 24, 2016

Dear D.N.: In order to be defined as a “common interest development” falling under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, Civil Code 4200 says each owner must have a separate ownership interest of some type, mandatory membership or common area, and a recorded declaration. In your situation, if there is no recorded declaration binding all the properties together in some way, the association would not qualify as a common interest development (“CID”). That declaration may be called “covenants, conditions and restrictions” or simply “maintenance agreement” or something else, but must be an agreement

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. 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. Submit questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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Bill to Fight Housing Discrimination Introduced in State Senate By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A bill to make it illegal for landlords to discriminate against people with Section 8 housing vouchers was introduced in the California state Senate on Tuesday. According to Senate Bill 10-53, by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, landlords could no longer reject potential tenants solely on their source of income or advertise that they don’t take Section 8. Richard Marcantonio, managing attorney with the law firm and advocacy group Public Advocates, said it often takes years for a family to get a federal housing voucher - and then it’s very difficult to find a place in a

clean, safe neighborhood that will accept it. “If they can use those vouchers at all, they can only use them in the same neighborhood where they already live,” he said. “And so there’s a real barrier to people having access to highopportunity neighborhoods.” Landlords still would still have the right to reject potential tenants based on credit and criminal history. They don’t have to accept Section 8, but if this bill passes, they could be named in a discrimination complaint if they use it as the sole reason to reject a tenant. Shamus Roller, executive director of the fair housing advocacy group Housing California, said research

shows that children who move to better neighborhoods have a much better shot at success in life. “In the end, this is really about opportunity for people that really want to move their families into neighborhoods where there are better school systems, make their family have a better life,” he said. “That is what this country is all about.” About 300,000 Californians receive Section 8 rental assistance. They contribute 30 percent of their income to the rent on a fair market value unit, and the federal government picks up the rest. A summary of SB 10-53 is online at nonprofithousing.org.

A bill introduced in the state Senate on Tuesday forbids landlords from discriminating against tenants with federal housing vouchers solely based on their source of income. (Housing California)

Juvenile Probation Split Considered for L.A. County

Juvenile-justice advocates are praising Los Angeles County supervisors, who decided this week to study creating a separate juvenile probation department. (Youth Justice Coalition) By Diana Hoppe, M.D. Advocates for juvenilejustice reform are hailing this week’s decision by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to study splitting the county

Probation Department into two agencies - one for adults and one for youth. At any time, there are 17,000 young people on probation in California, with 2,000 locked up in

juvenile hall or youth camps, although that number is down significantly in recent years. Kim McGill, organizer for the nonprofit Youth Justice Coalition, said she wants the new agency to be called

the Youth Development Department. She said it’s critical to redirect the focus away from punishment toward developing kids’ potential. “Since the population is down,” she said, “now is the time to close at least one of the juvenile halls and half of the camps, and move away from this addiction that we have in L.A. County to incarceration, and redirect those savings to the community.” McGill also would like to see better data collection and more diversion programs, and said a separate agency would do a better job of ensuring color-blind treatment for young people, 95 percent of whom are black and Latino. Nate Balis, director of the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, said

the adult system, which he described as “very handsoff,” won’t help troubled kids turn their lives around. “The system ought to be connecting them to school, connecting them to positive peers, ensuring that family relationships are strengthened,” he said. “Access to positive supports and positive activities is just fundamentally different than what we would do for a 30-year-old.” The Los Angeles County Probation Department is the largest in the nation, with an $840 million budget. San Francisco County already has created a separate system for juveniles, and the new youth camps in Santa Clara County also have won praise from juvenile-justice advocates.

Oregon Lawmakers Pass Bill to Raise Minimum Wage By Desert Star Staff SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon House has joined the state Senate in passing a bill to raise the minimum wage for three different regions of Oregon over the next six years. By 2022, the hourly minimum wage would increase to $14.75 in the Portland metro area, $13.50 in midsized cities and $12.50 in rural areas. Gov. Kate Brown has promised to sign Senate Bill 1532. Rob Sisk, president of SEIU Local 503, said the legislation isn’t perfect but believes it’s a step in the right direction. “We really want to commend the governor

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and the Legislature for standing up to what were really some powerful forces,” he said, “and in doing so, standing up for the welfare of workers on the bottom.” The bill passed the House narrowly, 32-26. Lawmakers had to suspend a discussion of the bill for about 20 minutes Thursday afternoon because the noise from protesters outside the House chamber was so loud. The bill’s main opposition came from Republicans who believe raising wages will hurt small businesses. Proponents contend that if workers are paid more, they’ll spend more in the local economy. Supporters also hope the six-year lead-in,

and different minimums to suit different regions of the state, will help businesses adjust to the change. Sisk said his union has talked with small-business owners who already have raised minimum wages for their employees, “and have both understood the benefit to their own business, but also had this good awareness of the need for workers to survive.” As 2016 began, 14 states implemented higher minimum wages. Some cities, including Seattle and San Francisco, are in the process of raising their minimum wage amounts to $15 an hour. Details of SB 1532 are online at olis.leg.state.or.us. February 24, 2016

Both Oregon House and Senate have passed legislation to raise the hourly minimum wage to three separate levels in different regions of the state. (The All-Nite Images/Wikimedia Commons) www.desertstarweekly.com

Cal NORML Opposes State Tax on Medical Marijuana

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A bill to impose a new 15% state excise tax on retail purchases of medical marijuana has

been proposed in the California legislature (SB 987 by Sen. McGuire). The tax would be in addition to the current 7.5+% sales tax plus

under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), it is unwise and inappropriate to impose any new state tax on medical marijuana,â&#x20AC;? says California NORML director Dale Gieringer. Many patient advocates regard any taxes on medicine as unjust in principle. The tax in SB 987 is modeled on a similar 15% tax that would be imposed on all marijuana purchases under the proposed AUMA (Adult Use of Marijuana Act) legalization initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If AUMA passes, SB 897 is redundant and moot,â&#x20AC;? says Gieringer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If not, it will only encourage marijuana suppliers to move to the illegal, untaxed, unregulated adult use market.â&#x20AC;? Proceeds of the tax would be divided between the general fund, local oversight agencies, state parks, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and

various local business taxes assessed by some localities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this time when providers already face burdensome new costs

environmental restoration for land damaged by illegal growers. In a statement, Sen. McGuire said that the taxes are needed to compensate â&#x20AC;&#x153;communities that have long been paying the price of the negative effects of cultivation brought on by the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bad actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who destroy the environment and bring in crime.â&#x20AC;? No other state imposes a comparable tax exclusively on medical marijuana, though several, including California, make it subject to the standard sales tax on retail items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is neither just nor appropriate to charge those who are doing their best to supply medicine legally to patients for the costs caused by illicit traffickers,â&#x20AC;? remarks Gieringer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We call on the legislature to reject taxation without legalization.â&#x20AC;?

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Colon Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know about Getting Tested

By Desert Star Staff March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the perfect time to think about colon health. Unfortunately, less than half of people aged 50 and older get tested for colon cancer. But early detection can save lives. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, yet it has a 90 percent cure rate when detected early, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We say the best screening is the one that actually gets done,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Judy Yee, professor and vice chair of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at University of California, San Francisco. CT Colonography (CTC) or â&#x20AC;&#x153;virtual colonoscopyâ&#x20AC;? -- a less invasive, safe and sedation-free alternative to the colonoscopy -- is increasing colorectal screening rates. CTC uses high-tech, lowdose X-rays to produce moving images of the colon, which doctors examine to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in avoiding a colonoscopy, but want to get the screening needed to verify your colorectal health, consider the following about CTC, an ACS recommended screening test: â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensiveness: The exam can detect abnormalities outside of the colon, including earlystage cancers in the liver, kidney and lungs, and can pinpoint potentially dangerous conditions, like aneurysms. In this way, it serves as two or even more detection tests in one. â&#x20AC;˘ Accuracy: CTC is just as accurate as a colonoscopy for detecting clinically significant polyps and cancers; however, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to undergo sedation. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to take time off work or have someone drive you from the hospital. â&#x20AC;˘ Affordability: This exam costs a fraction of the price of a standard colonoscopy and is covered by several major insurers. Your insurance company can verify whether CTC is covered under your plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Non-Invasive: While a colonoscopy is the standard procedure, there is a small

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CT Colonography offers a less invasive, safe and sedation-free alternative to the colonoscopy. risk of serious complications associated with the test. However, CTC is non-invasive, as no needles or scopes enter the body. Only a small tube is placed in the bottom of the colon to help distend the colon for viewing. â&#x20AC;˘ Improved Screening Rates: Availability of CTC screening significantly boosts colorectal cancer screening

rates, according to studies at National Military Medical Centers in Bethesda, MD, and San Diego. The US Preventive Services Task Force recently released draft recommendations naming CTC as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;alternative screening test,â&#x20AC;? and Medicare is currently reviewing coverage of this test in order

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MSWD board adopts new water/sewer rates

Public process concludes with unanimous vote for rate changes By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, Calif.,– The Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) Board of Directors has taken steps to secure the District’s longterm financial stability and address drought and regulatory impacts, voting to adopt new water and sewer rates at a public hearing held at the District’s headquarters on Tuesday evening. The Board’s decision included the approval of a fiveyear schedule of changes to the District’s water and sewer rates, as well as changes to the way rates are structured. The recommended rates, developed by an independent financial consultant, were designed to: treat customers in all classes equitably; encourage conservation and discourage water waste; cover the approximately $20 million in capital expenses necessary to comply with California’s new Chromium-6 regulations over the next six years; maintain aging water and sewer systems; and ensure that MSWD has the revenue to maintain

existing levels of service in light of state-mandated reductions in water sales. “We appreciated the public’s participation tonight,” said Nancy Wright, president of the MSWD Board of Directors. “The District recognizes the importance of using ratepayer dollars wisely. We have carefully considered the comments and concerns of the public over the span of a dozen meetings on this critical issue.” As a result of the Board’s decision, MSWD customers will see changes to both the fixed and variable components to their water costs. These changes will amount to an increase in water costs of about $0.53 for an average residential customer in the first year, and nearly 85 percent of residential customers will experience a change of about $3 or less per month in the first year. Residential sewer bills will increase by $5.69. Residential customers interested in seeing the impacts specific to their monthly bill can visit MSWDRates. com/bill-estimator/. MSWD’s extensive public

outreach process included work with a committee of community members, a series of public workshops and community presentations in both English and Spanish, a rates-specific website with a bill estimator tool, a dedicated rate telephone hotline, and numerous mailings to all customers, far exceeding the state’s required notification. The new rates will

take effect on March 1, 2016, with customers receiving their first bills the following month. MSWD is committed to working with its customers to encourage efficient water use and keep bills as low as possible. “Mission Springs Water District considers itself a community partner, and we are dedicated to serving our customers by ensuring that

our water meets new state and federal standards,” said Arden Wallum, general manager of MSWD. “While no one wants to raise water rates, ensuring that the water agency is financially stable will ensure that our citizens have access to safe and healthful water for generations to come.” For more information on the new rates and rate structure, visit MSWDRates.com.

right thing. And that was fundamentally contrary to what the government was trying to do,” he said, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper. Explaining his rationale behind the decision to leak highly classified intelligence documents, Snowden said he didn’t agree with some of his former co-workers’ argument that constitutional rights, including the Fourth Amendment, were no longer relevant in the wake of 9/11. With its gigantic wiretapping and surveillance capabilities, as well as data collection practices, the United States sets a controversial example to the rest of the world, Snowden warned. “We don’t want Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, or France or Germany or Brazil, or any other country in the world, to hold us up as an example

for why we are narrowing the boundaries of liberty rather than expanding them.” He also said that concealing private information from the prying eyes of government is justified and dates back to the founding fathers of the US. Benjamin Franklin created his own encryption systems, he said, “because he recognized that when great power has intensely detailed private information about the political activities of groups that are acting in manners that they would find inconvenient or burdensome.” Asked, why he doesn’t criticize Russia – accused by the West of “crackdowns” on the internet and media – Snowden replied he was trying to fix his country before trying to solve the problems of the rest of the world. “We’ve got to get our own house in order first,” he said.

Snowden: ‘I would return to US if fair trial guaranteed’

By Desert Star Staff Contractor-turnedwhistleblower Edward Snowden told the New Hampshire Liberty Forum on Saturday he would return to America if the government guaranteed him a fair trial and allowed the jury to distinguish between “right and wrong.” More than 400 people gathered in a conference room at the Radisson Center in New Hampshire on Saturday to hear former NSA contractor speak via Skype from Russia. Snowden announced he would return to the United States if a fair trial were conducted. “I’ve told the government

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I would return if they would guarantee a fair trial where I can make a public interest defense of why this was done and allow a jury to decide,” Snowden was quoted by ABC as saying. The organizers of the event did not allow the media to video record his remarks. The New Hampshire Liberty Forum in Manchester is an annual convention-style conference, mostly attended by liberals, many of whom regard Snowden as a hero. The 45-minute conversation via video link started with the audience holding up masks bearing Snowden’s portrait, causing the whistleblower

to smile and wave. The US government, he said, sharply criticizes him for his exile in Russia, but at the same time isn’t allowing him to return. Snowden also said seeking asylum and staying in Russia was not his choice. Fleeing prosecution in the US, he planned to go to Iceland or Latin America, but the State Department canceled his passport. He said he initially considered himself as being under trial for leaking topsecret government files. “But I said I wouldn’t allow myself to be held up as a deterrent to other people who are trying to do the February 24, 2016

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“Bach to Broadway”

In collaboration with america-israel cultural foundation By Barbara Foster Rancho Mirage, Ca. Jewish Federation of the Desert, headquartered in Rancho Mirage, California, will once again present an evening of Israeli musical entertainment and culture for the community when it presents “BACH TO BROADWAY” on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This two-part concert will be performed at the Indian Wells Theatre on the Palm Desert campus of UC San Bernardino, and will feature the artistry of four very talented Israeli performers including Asi Matathias on violin, Victor Stanislavsky on piano, Gabriel Schwabe on cello, and Singer Omer Shaish. Matathias and Stanislavsky will perform a classical program of music in the first segment, followed by a mix of Sinatra, Broadway, and Yiddish music performed by Schwabe and Shaish in the second segment. “When we hosted this event last year to showcase the amazing talent of these young Israeli artists, we had an overwhelming response and interest from the community,” stated Bruce Landgarten,

Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynightfeb.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or purpleroompalm springs. com or 760-322-4422 Escena Lounge & Grill Live Entertainment FridaySat Nights 1100 Clubhouse View, contact Elise Arouh 760-992-0002 Altar Boyz on Friday, April 8-10, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays matinee at 2 p.m. at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive. For more information, call 760-323-5123. Sugar Friday, Mar. 25Apr. 3, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For info 760-323-5123. CEO of Jewish Federation of the Desert. “We are delighted to be able to bring these performers back again to our Coachella Valley to showcase their musical expertise,” Landgarten continued. Every day of every year, the Jewish Federation of the Desert works with hundreds of local, national, and international partner agencies to transform lives and deliver hope, dignity, and comfort to thousands of people here at home, in Israel, and around

the world – ordinary people facing extraordinary needs even in ordinary times. For 75 years, the AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation has played a leading role in the development of Israel’s arts and culture. The AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation has been cultivating Israel’s future artistic leaders by identifying and nurturing Israel’s top emerging artists and furthering their education and careers through scholarships and grants.

Media Sponsors for this year’s performance include Palm Springs Life Magazine, The Coachella Valley Beacon & Valley Woman, and MONEY RADIO 1200 & TEAM 1010 KXPS Radio. Tickets are $ 36.00 per person and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. For “BACH TO BROADWAY” ticket information, please call Jewish Federation of the Desert at 760-324-4737 or visit www.jfedps.org

Job Hunting? What careers and skills are in demand

By Desert Star Staff Understanding the evolving job market can help you focus your energy productively and land a coveted new job. The recently released 2016 Hot Jobs List, published by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the United States, sheds light on important trends and predicts the jobs in greatest demand for the coming year. Some hot areas include information technology, human resources, finance and accounting, office and administration, engineering, and manufacturing and logistics. And there’s good news -experts say that across the board, job candidates can raise their expectations. So what are the most in-demand jobs and skills needed to secure employment in these fields? Consider the following insights and predictions from the Randstad 2016 Hot Jobs study: • Engineers will be highly sought after this year to support innovative technologies, especially in sectors that have not typically required engineering talent in the past, such as healthcare and entertainment. • Technology will continue www.desertstarweekly.com

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to transform finance and accounting, presenting a tremendous opportunity to elevate these types of roles. The key will be helping to shape company strategy through a comprehensive data approach. • Organizations will likely gravitate toward human resource candidates with specific skills to cope with an increasingly complex workforce environment, particularly around critical matters such as talent acquisition and retention, succession and compensation planning and workforce engagement. • There continues to be a lack of skilled information

technology talent, particularly in industries that deal with the increasingly complex issues related to cyber risk and business compliance. Companies will continue to seek those with soft skills, like strong writing and communication abilities. • As the economy continues to improve, manufacturing companies are expanding their businesses. This will require an increase in highly-skilled talent. With industry workforce shortages, employers will need to consider different ways to attract and retain talent. • The administrative role continues to evolve, particularly as new

technologies are introduced into workflows. Additionally, many organizations are coping with baby boomers retiring at a rapid pace by advancing current employees into more senior roles, rather than replacing the positions outright. These trends create great opportunity for administrative talent. For full study results, including HR insights and salary projections, visit randstadusa.com/ workforce360. With a little research and industry trend insight, you can achieve career success in 2016. StatePoint

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27th Annual PS File Festival Camelot Theatres 2300 E. Baristo Rd. Jan 1st-11th Telephone: 760322-2930 Evening Entertainment at Woody’s Burgers & Jazz Club 760-230-0188, 317 N. Indian Canyon The Full Monty on Friday, Feb. 26-Mar. 13, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays matinee at 2 p.m. at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive. For info, 760-323-5123. Hard Rock in the Rock Pit Friday & Saturdays DJ Shasta & MC 150 South Indian Canyon. For info, call 760-969-6645. Eric & Jesus at Toucans Tiki Lounge every Thursday at 2100 N Palm Canyon Drive. For info, 760-416-7584.

PALM DESERT The Park After Dark: The

Living Desert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Info: www.livingdesert. org; (760) 346-5694 College of the Desert Street Fair Sat 7-2pm & Sundays 7-12pm More Info. 760.636.7957 Weekly Live Entertainment Nightly Mastro’s Stekhouse 73405 El Paseo 760-6777 Red’s Rock Star Karaoke: Every Thursday night from 9pm to 1:30am. For more information, go to schmidystavern.com Rent-Fall Musical @ College of the Desert 43500 Monterey (760) 7732574 Daily Camel Rides at the Living Desert 47900 Portola Ave. 760-346-5694 El Paseo Cruise Night 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 3:15-6 p.m. For more information, call 760-346-8965 or go to elpaseocruisenight.com. Continued on page 18

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Have you noticed feeling more intuitive, sensitive, Inspired or insightful? Are there nightly dreams, daily visions? Prayer, meditation, study, retreats are good for you at this time, allowing more gentleness to emerge providing you with reflective and compassionate caring. These help when you’re placed within Aquarian groups, when asked to be the leader and invited to visit the future. When the world calls you.

TAURUS You have one task - to focus on health, tend to bones and joints, take more calcium and magnesium and B complex, and be careful not to become cold. You must use your enlightened practicality to care for yourself with more focus. As more and more seek your help you will have to weigh what’s best – leading everyone into the future, or nursing your physical body back to perfect health. Study Functional medicine.

GEMINI Something beneficent, benevolent and bountiful happens between you and the world, between you and your work and profession. You’re inspired, encouraged and guided internally. With careful study, years of preparation, and viewing the past in terms

FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 2, 2016 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

of your talents and gifts, pathways open, choices are seen, commitments are made, and abundance settles within the 12-petaled lotus of our heart. Draw this lotus.

CANCER A new and different focus of thoughtfulness has come into you’re your life. It makes you feel kind and generous and for the first time in a long time, you feel the ability to tend to all things “home”. There’s a new exploration into a study, a culture, a time, a person or a reality unknown to you before. Something changes your inner life. You enter into happiness. You make peace with the past.

close to you. They will bloom and flourish, increase, thrive and prosper. You find yourself being a greater support to others, offering guidance and compassionate understanding where needed. These will nourish your heart always filled with new realities. Create a new journal of what inspires you.

LIBRA Think about what you want to be doing daily…career, occupation, work, artistry, gardens, vocation you truly and deeply need (want) to pursue. If you don’t know, ask yourself. The answers will subtly appear. Talk to everyone about your hopes, dreams and wishes. In the coming year your health greatly improves, you become stronger and more resilient. Canaries, cats and fish are good pets for Libra. What flowers will you plant this year?

communities around the world.

SAGITTARIUS Very serious ideas flow through your mind. Sometimes there is a sense of fear. You want to return home. At other times you experience a sense of euphoria. It’s important to live near a body of water. Or even in a desert previously covered with water. Wherever you are, the land is kind to you. To create a new sense of nourishment for yourself, do only what you love, surround yourself with beauty till the next phase of your life appears.

means more attention is needed for the well-being of your physical body, emotions and mind. Notice that you are already living in the Sharing Society. You are its forerunner. All Aquarians are forerunners. What feels like limitations are actually vital, life giving yet hidden blessings Give thanks daily.

PISCES

You will relate better and better with others, especially those

They say that good fortune, sunshine, blessings, grace and beauty follow you this year. Self-confidence and a new sense of self-identity will flourish. It’s important to follow CAPRICORN your visions and dreams. It’s important to maintain all Notice your thinking becomes responsibilities and obligations, happy, optimistic even in the to tithe generously and midst of life question and consistently, and be careful with concern the emotions and the intake of foods. Create a behaviors of others. You will daily rhythm of living. It sustains shift from happiness to concern the life of all fishes. Create a to knowing you must begin Journal of Inspiration. Placing in SCORPIO at all time with intentions for the journal all that inspires you. Goodwill. You may not feel Careful taking risks with your goodwill but have Goodwill Risa D’Angeles is the founder money and resources. Instead intentions anyway. Goodwill and director of the Esoteric & consider the new economy (of helps you help others who Astrological Studies Research Sharing) and begin to live “as if” have lost their way. Begin Institute: Risa’s Esoteric that economy has arrived. Each writing (journaling, blogging). Astrology. She can be reached person in this new economy You have important thoughts at risagoodwill@gmail.com. brings forth his or her gifts. and ideas to share. Gifts that everyone can use. AQUARIUS Gifts that prosper everyone. What would your gifts be? Know the future will be much This coming year continues different than what we’re to be different for you. Needs used to. Study greenhouses, will be met through different biologic architecture and and varied sources. That

colposcopy has been a very subjective exam, and accurately identifying biopsy sites is a challenging task. DySIS colposcopy, a clinicallyproven, FDA-cleared device, adds Dynamic Spectral Imaging to objectively quantify acetowhitening, and displays the results in a color-coded map. “Its ability to help me to select biopsy sites has resulted in me finding an increased number of significant pathologies,” says Dr. John Patterson of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare of DySISmap. • Reduced anxiety: Receiving news from your doctor that your Pap smear result is abnormal is frightening for any woman. However, the new computerenhanced imaging offers more clarity for both the clinician and the patient. “It was really good to be able to see the screen and feel a little more in control and understand what was happening,” says Heather Holyoak, a medical student who had three colposcopy procedures and a biopsy over the past three years.

“For me, it wasn’t remotely painful or uncomfortable, and it could be something that puts your mind at ease.” • Prevention: Two FDAapproved vaccines are highly effective in preventing infections of high-risk HPV types that cause the majority of cervical cancers. The HPV

LEO Observe yourself becoming more perceptive and wise, more intuitive and enlightened in terms of others’ needs, especially those you work with. Someone, something or some communications helps you shift into a deeper awareness of spiritual realities. This comes through intimacy, money, resources and/or dreams. And nature. Spring calls to you. Love heals you. Bring that love into the light. And then tend to taxes.

VIRGO

What Women Should Know about Cervical Cancer Screening By Desert Star Staff More than 12,000 women are diagnosed annually with cervical cancer and 4,000 women die each year. However, innovations in diagnostics and prevention could help reduce that number, while also giving women a better understanding of their health. • The basics: Woman 21-65 years old should have a Pap smear every three years according to new health guidelines, along with a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test in some cases -- not annually as most women were taught. The Pap smear detects changes in cervical cells caused by persistent HPV infections, and the HPV test improves detection. After an abnormal result, doctors may perform a colposcopy exam by applying a solution to the cervix and watching for areas that turn white (acetowhitening), which can indicate abnormal cells. Certain women may need more frequent screening or treatment to remove pre-cancerous areas. • Computer-aided detection: Historically

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vaccine is recommended to be given to pre-teen girls and boys at 11-12 years old before they are sexually active, but can be given up to age 26 for women and 21 for men. For more information on screening, diagnosis and prevention, visit cancer.org/ cancer/cervicalcancer and

www.DySISMedical.com. Cervical cancer is completely preventable and the best prevention is being regularly tested to detect abnormalities early. With these new tools, cervical cancer can be eradicated in our lifetime. StatePoint www.desertstarweekly.com

Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?

By Pam Price Modernism Week’s official schedule of events hit a high note with the Wouldn’t it be Loverly, A Night at the Loewe Estate party that took place on Feb. 20th at this historic private estate in Palm Springs. Time Magazine once called this residence an “airy, glass pleasure dome”, way back in 1960. Fifty-six years later it has retained its inimitable patina of modernism magic with a marvelous staging area for a party, in this case a one-off event in which guests were requested to arrive in “black-and-white ascot attire” inspired by Lerner and Loewe’s iconic Broadway musical and Academy Award winning 1964 film, My Fair Lady. Ladies, such as Rancho

Mirage resident Sandra Elkins, arrived wearing a lavish black and white feathered hat that turned heads, since she “resembled Audrey Hepburn,” remarked a party guest visiting from Palm Beach, Fla. The live auction turned a few heads as well with oneof-a kind art and architecture related to travel experiences in culturally significant locations in the U.S. Among the ‘iconic’ locations was Minnesota where an award trip included a stay in a cozy cabin in Fisher, Minn. along with guided tours in Minneapolis such as The Walker Art Center and Tyrone Guthrie Theatre. There was even more scheduled during the 6-9 PM event which began at the Riviera Hotel where guests

The evening’s event honored internationally renowned weaver and textile designer, Jack Lenor Larsen. Left to right: Michael Hinkle, Beth Edwards Harris, Linda Usher, Hugh Wakeham, Dan Spencer, Jack Lenor Larsen, Liz Armstrong, Bethany Morse, and Sidney Williams. Photo credit: Photographer Lani Garfield boarded a sleek shuttle bus to the Loewe estate. The

The “Loverly Ladies,” each dressed as Audrey Hepburn’s Eliza Doolittle, welcomed people to the event. Left to right: Robin Abrahams, Joan Gand, Arianne Keens, Mimi Fisher, Roswitha Smale, and Nancy Smaby. Photo credit: Photographer Lani Garfield

curvaceous ride to the top took mere minutes, and the moment guests entered the estate it resembled a movie set with gentlemen dressed in blackand white ascot attire, right up to their black top hats. There was a gentleman well turned out in a full Scottish argyle kilt as well, adding to the drama. The Honoree and Special Guest was Jack Lenor Larsen, author, collector and textile designer. The time-honored music of Lerner and Lowe’s My Fair Lady was arranged by Jeffrey Huard, Broadway vocal arranger and conductor, filling the evening air with lively, “loverly” performances. It was an exceptional evening with memories evoked of other Lerner and Loewe classics,

suchas Brigadoon, Camelot, Gigi and Paint Your Wagon. “I could have danced all night!,” said Ms Elkins as she boarded the space capsule-esque Cardiff shuttle, the last to leave on that enchanted evening. Proceeds of the event supported the Palm Springs Art Museum’s exhibitions, programs, acquisitions and general operations. The Official Sponsor of the event was H3K Design Renovation Furnishings, with supporting sponsors, Yare’s Art Projects, Hoerr Schaudt, Desert Regional Medical Center, Booth Hanson and Family Development. Pam Price is a Commissioner on the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission

Poolside Soirée at Midcentury Modern Estate to Help Local School

Public process concludes with unanimous vote for rate changes

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, Calif– The historic Abernathy House, designed by famed midcentury modern architect William F. Cody, will host a poolside soirée benefitting Cielo Vista Charter School. The 5th annual fundraising event runs from 5-8 p.m. on www.desertstarweekly.com

March 5, 2016. Tickets are $60 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer served at the privatelyowned estate located in the Palm Springs Movie Colony. The benefit will feature a silent auction, raffles, plus student showcases, including members of the Cielo Vista

Charter School band – the only elementary band in the school district. Coprincipals Jennifer Geyer and Devlinn Clinton will present a Community Partner Award to Desert Oasis Healthcare, for its support of wellness programs at the school. Longtime school volunteer February 24, 2016

Marco Ciccone will receive a Distinguished Citizen Award. The Abernathy House is a registered Class 1 Historic Site unassumingly nestled in a Palm Springs neighborhood. The L-shaped wings of the home attach to a central pavilion. A nearly continuous pergola connects the center with several outer pavilions, all with a unique shake shingle, which extend the roofed area to nearly 10,000 square feet. The home wraps around a large pool with resort-style seating, and a variety of desert plants combine with original art sculptures to create a minimalist yet welcoming environment. Sponsors for the event include Sammy G’s, The Stansell Young Family, The Nokes-McCoy Family, Angelica M. Leon, Esq., Guesthouse Projects, Grace Home, Leon’s Landscaping and Tree Service, Professional Medical Warehouse, Inc., and others. Additional sponsorships are still available. For tickets to the Cielo Vista Charter School Benefit go to www.cielovistacharter.

com or call 760-699-2939. Parking is located near the home, located at 611 N. Phillips Road, Palm Springs and also at nearby Ruth Hardy Park. The Cielo Vista Charter School Parent Teacher Group, which is a registered 501(c) (3), organizes the annual benefit; donations are tax-deductible. Money raised will support student enrichment including art, music and field trips. Cielo Vista Charter School is a dependent public school of choice and part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. As a charter, the school is open to all students TK-8 (subject to availability) and tuitionfree, however the Cielo Vista community is responsible for raising about one-quarter of the school’s annual budget. In addition to working under the PSUSD School Board, as the school’s authorizer, Cielo Vista Charter is governed by an independent board of directors, which includes Eve Fromberg-Edelstein, Dr. Carl Brown, Adam Gilbert, William Kleindienst, and Risa Lumley.

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T Barcelona’ at Geffen & DVD Updates BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

“Barcelona,” at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A., through March 13th. For tickets call (310) 208-5454. On line: Geffenplayhouse.com.

Carlos Leal. Photo by Michael Lamont. “Barcelona,” by playwright Bess Whol, takes place in Barcelona, Spain in the present. The main window of Manuel’s apartment overlooks the famous Church of the Holy Family (La Sacrada Familia) that is still under construction. It is an important tourist attraction, one that Irene has on her “must see” list before she returns to the States for her upcoming wedding. The play begins with a bang, literally, as Manuel and Irene (Carlos Leal and Betty Gilpin) explode on stage, deep in a passionate embrace. It is obvious what is on both their minds, but as the evening and storyline progresses, you discover that there is a cosmic, spiritual reason for their mismatched meeting this particular night. Irene, a naïve young American girl

and Manuel, an attractive continental man, seem to have nothing in common except their personal pain which is slowly and carefully revealed during the early morning hours. “Barcelona,” directed by Trip Cullman, is fast paced and emotional, with sensitive stage lighting designed by Japhy Weidman. When the lights in the apartment go out, the candlelight and additional soft lighting provided create a sense of intimacy and shadows in the darkness that comes just before dawn. And even though there is a sense of total darkness, the audience can still observe the ongoing drama easily. If you see the play on a Tuesday night there is an after play chat with the two person cast that is truly enlightening as they answer questions from the audience.

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Executive producer Ridley Scott brings viewers a sixpart Civil War drama entitled •••••••••••••• “Mercy Street. The saga takes What’s new on DVD? place in Alexandria, Virginia Quite a lot. For starters, let’s circa 1862 in a luxury hotel check out PBS titles. For art that has been transformed into lovers there is “The Hudson a Union Army hospital. Ruled River School” which sheds light under martial law, the border on artistic pioneers Thomas town of Alexandria is now the Cole, Asher Durand, Frederick melting pot of the region, filled Church, Albert Bierstadt and with soldiers, civilians, female Jasper Cropsey, founders of volunteers, doctors, wounded the Hudson River School who men from both sides, runaway lived in the vicinity of New slaves, prostitutes, speculators York’s Hudson River Valley, the and spies. In “Mercy Street”, we Adirondack Mountains, the go beyond the battlefield and Catskill Mountains and the White into the lives of Americans on Mountains of New Hampshire. the Civil War home front as they Theirs was the first American face the challenges of one of school of landscape painting the most turbulent times in our nation’s history. Approximately that emerged between 1825 320 minutes, on two discs. Visit and 1880. Their artistic fervor and love of nature’s wild beauty PBS.org. for more information. is captured in these words by Thomas Cole: “Friends of •••••••••••••• my heart, lovers of nature’s Broadgreen Pictures “I works, let me transport you Smile Back,“ starring Sarah to those wild blue mountains Silverman, Josh Charles and that rear their summits near Thomas Sadoski, premiers on the Hudson’s wave. They DVD February 23. The story sublimely rise, and in their deals with Laney (Silverman), an heights your souls may have a attractive, intelligent suburban secret foretaste of heaven!” wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She •••••••••••••• appears to have the perfect life, The final season of a perfect husband (Charles). “Downton Abbey” is now A beautiful home and a shiny available to own from PBS. SUV. What could possibly For all the viewers who have be missing in her seemingly faithfully followed this saga perfect life? Yet, just beneath over the years, this last the surface lies depression and installment is a “must own” disillusionment, which sends

her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. When real danger surfaces, she is forced to face the painful root of her destructiveness and the crumbling effect it has on those she loves. Running time: 85 minutes. Rated R for strong sexual content, drug abuse and disturbing behavior.

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Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga”) was only 26 when he was commissioned to photograph James Dean (Dane DeHaan, ”The Amazing Spiderman 2”) for LIFE Magazine. Dean, Hollywood’s rebellious freespirited actor, was just on the verge of superstardom at the time. In the months prior to the premiere of his film “Rebel Without A Cause,” the two men take a photographic journey across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York and finally to Dean’s childhood farmhouse in Indiana. The film, “LIFE,“ from the Academy Award winning producers of “The King’s Speech” and acclaimed director Anton Corbijn, is inspired by the friendship between the two men. This bond would change both of their lives and provide a world audience with iconic images of the age. Bonus features include interviews with Pattinson, Dane DeHaan Joel Edgerton and the director, Anton Corbijn. Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language.

Sinatra Luncheon Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Annual Sinatra Luncheon and style show is in its 28th year. Barbara Sinatra’s`` friend, Nelda Linsk, has been the emcee every year and is always instrumental in putting the show together. The luncheon is also a shopping experience where furs, glam purses and jewelry could be bought by vendors that showed their wares. Some of the vendors held sales with a large discount and then a portion of all sales went to Barbara Sinatra’s Children’s Center. Linsk thanked all the ladies for coming. This is the afternoon where the wives and friends of the golfers have a time out while the golfers are busy on the golf course. Barbara Sinatra posed for photos with guests and then thanked Linsk for her enduring support all these years. Barbara thanked all for coming and was grateful for the support they have all given to the Center. The women use this opportunity to dress up in fancy dresses

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Seated are George Schlatter, Barbara Sinatra and Deana Martin, in back are Nelda Linsk and Rose Marie Troy. Photo by Pat Krause

Nelda Linsk, Kelly and Marie Gray. Photo by Pat Krause

and large and small hats. The style show featured Grayse fashions after the luncheon and dessert. Models walked a big runway so all guests could see these fashions that ranged from casual styles to glamorous gowns. I was glad to see that two of the models were more mature women that showed they can still wear

these fashions stylishly and are not just for the younger crowd. Creators of Grayse Fashions, Kelly and Marie Gray, came on the runway with all the models at the end of the show. Guests were given a bag containing Suzanne Somers book Bombshell, Gift certificates and samples of clientele beauty products. February 24, 2016

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Palm Springs Air Museum opens Jewish & Israeli Aviators Exhibit

Image by Timmy Woods By Pamela Price The Palm Springs Air Museum hosted the opening of the Jewish & Israeli Aviators Exhibition on February 21st with an ambitious agenda of events that began at 11:30 AM with a brunch, amidst the Museum’s famous vintage planes followed by a Presentation of Mensch Awards arranged by Steve Geiger founder of the Mensch International Foundation. Honorees were Mel Haber

Image by Timmy Woods and Shaindy Friedman. After the presentation of The Mensch Award to Mr. Haber of the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs and Mrs. Friedman of the Sunshine Circle, an organization that reaches out to Holocaust survivors residing in the desert. The following posthumous Mensch Award was presented to Gloria Greer, journalist. Ann’s twin daughters, Norma and Ann spoke of their mother, Gloria as well as Barbara Platt,

cousin to the Greers. Bill Marx, spoke of Frank Sinatra, the other Mensch recipient. Mr. Marx said that Barbara Sinatra, Mr. Sinatra’s widow, was thrilled Frank was being honored by The Mensch International Foundation. According to Phyllis Eisenberg of Palm Desert and Chicago, Mensch, a Yiddish word, is “ a person of “honor and integrity”, that perfectly describes both Gloria Greer and Frank Sinatra, she said.

Tab Hunter-Modernism Week 2016 Story and Photos by Pat Krause Modernism Week held many events that included tours of retro and iconic homes, bus tours, lectures and book signings, after parties and so much more. The event draws people from all over the world and grows bigger each year. The new headquarters, Camp, was on Palm Canyon Drive in a larger building that housed many of the parties and events. Modernism Week strives to celebrate and foster an appreciation of Midcentury and Contemporary Architecture. Modernism Week encourages education, preservation and sustainability for Modern Art and they do it in Palm Springs. One of the events was the film portion of the Week. The movie heartthrob and

160,000 Jewish immigrants from Iran, Yemen and India to Israel for resettlement. This great exhibition will be on view through March 20th at the Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. The Mensch International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Pam Price serves on the Cathedral City Public Art Commission

Tab Hunter, Mark Davis and William Kopelk. Photo by Pat Krause Museum on Feb. 16th. The Muse Cafe in the Museum Director Jeff Schwarz, Producer Allen Glaser and Actor Tab Hunter. Photo by Pat Krause served refreshments. Tab Hunter was so sought after during his heyday in films with many idol from the 50s & 60’s signing back then. This night participated in the Q&A was just the film and Q&A with well-known actresses. His after the film, Tab Hunter a private reception held in the movies had young women falling in love with him. It Confidential, that is a bio of atrium of the Palm Springs Art Museum. The film was seemed nothing would hurt his life in the movie industry. shown to a large audience in his career but he was secretly Hunter wrote the book a few the Annenberg Theater of the gay. The film and the book years ago and held a book

CLOSING ‘GITMO’

for closing Guantanamo, let alone a coherent policy to deal Continued from Page 1 US maximum-security prisons with future terrorist detainees.” The proposal is contingent are good enough to ‒ and, on cooperation from a best place to house detainees. in fact, already do ‒ hold Congress that has thus far Obama said the proposal detainees deemed terrorists been resistant to any major includes heightened efforts by the US government. to “securely and responsibly” After the president changes or transfers to the transfer detainees out of US finished his remarks, McCain detention facility at Gitmo. custody, to “accelerate reviews” condemned the plan, saying that The Republican-led Congress of remaining detainees, to Obama “missed a major chance would be required to change use “all legal tools” to deal to convince the Congress and a current law that prohibits with remaining detainees, the American people that he the Obama administration and to work with Congress has a responsible plan.” from spending money to to find a secure location for As the chair of the Senate transfer detainees, many held all Gitmo detainees that will Armed Services Committee, without charge or trial, to the remain in US custody. McCain promised told hold mainland United States. “The politics of this are hearings on the submission, On Monday, lawmakers tough,” Obama said, attempting which he called “a vague menu signaled their opposition to the to reassure Americans that of options, not a credible plan plan even before the proposal www.desertstarweekly.com

Following the Mensch International Foundation the Jewish & Israeli Aviators exhibition, which was created by Laszlo Angyal of Hungary, was officially welcomed. The panels exhibited on easels covered a range of Jewish achievements in aviation from Jewish astronauts such as Judith Arlene Resnick to Scott “Doc” Horowitz. One panel was about El Al Airlines, founded in 1948 and that between 1950-56 carried

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was officially submitted to Congress. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) slammed the administration for a lack of detail about the plan, calling a closure of Gitmo an effort to “make Americans less safe.” “The American people have a right to expect that the administration will be transparent and honest with them about the activities and associations of the terrorists who remain at Guantanamo,” Ayotte said Monday. “The administration’s refusal to do so only underscores the fact that closing Guantanamo will make Americans less safe.” The American people

share his life story about Hollywood’s roller coaster and its impact on him. The film actually was shown earlier in the year at the Camelot Theater. Tab Hunters partner, Allen Glaser, was the producer of the film and Jeffery Schwarz was the producer and they participated in the Q&A along with David Zippel.

have a right to expect that the administration will be transparent and honest with them about the activities and associations of the terrorists who remain at Guantanamo,” Ayotte said Monday. “The administration’s refusal to do so only underscores the fact that closing Guantanamo will make Americans less safe.” Announcement of the Gitmo proposal comes about a month before Obama travels to Cuba. The visit will mark the first time a sitting US president has set foot in Havana since President Calvin Coolidge did so 88 years ago, in 1928.

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Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Classic

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala was held on Feb. 18,19 and 20. Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 this year and events around the valley are paying tribute to his legacy. The Golf Classic started with a Pairings Party on Thursday night at the Lit Lounge at Fantasy Springs Hotel Casino Spa. Golf Participants filled the lounge to the songs of entertainers, Slim Man group. The guests were treated to a buffet filled with food on 2 stations on the first floor and another food station on the upper level. Waitresses walked around with dessert trays filled with sweet treats. Barbara Sinatra came with her friends to be a part of this night where golfers learn who their playing partners are going to be on Fri. and Sat. Friday night’s party was held in the Special Events Center and Fantasy Springs. A huge silent auction was held in a large room outside the ballroom. The silent auction featured wines, trips, jewelry, sports and celebrity memorabilia and even a Frank Sinatra Tie and Cigars. A cocktail reception

The women, Linda Chapman Henry, Melinda Read and Deana Martin surrouned by The Letterman. Photo by Pat Krause The Lettermen. Photo by Pat Krause was held before a large buffet where Frank’s favorite foods were served before an amazing Live Auction. The Live auction included a PGA event, a Weekend at the Kentucky Derby and a painting by Frank Sinatra. All proceeds go to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. A video by George and Jolene Schlatter about Frank Sinatra’s 80th birthday celebration was shown. In the Video were celebrities Bruce Springstein, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin Don Rickles, Norm Crosby, Rosanne Barr and Gregory Peck. Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole and Patti LaBelle all sang songs in honor of Franks 80th birthday.

What a trip down memory lane for everyone. Ron Masak honored Tony LoBianco and told stories of the 30-year friendship. John Thoreson gave a Scotty Medlock painting of Sinatra to Barbara Sinatra’s son, Bob Marx Then the entertainment started with the iconic LETTERMEN. These 3 men have been together for 38 years. The songs they sang were some of the best-known songs from their albums over the years. They surprised the audience by going out into the crowd singing and shaking hands. They went even further and asked guests to come up for photos with them in front of the stage. Women

Actors Peter Marshall and Kevin Sorbo. Photo by Pat Krause lined up for photos as they sang. One of the final songs was from Les Miserable’s that had guests going WOW for that performance. Each man

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Tony Padilla’s “Endangered Species” at Desert Ensemble Theatre Alan Berry

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By Desert Star Weekly Palm Springs, CA— Desert Ensemble Theatre today announced its production of Endangered Species, a play in one act written and directed by Tony Padilla, one of the Desert’s most prolific and acclaimed playwrights. This drama has been performed by small municipalities throughout Italy as a means of prompting dialog about our social and

human condition today. It deals with good people committing a horrible sin of omission and questions how we treat each other. It won the International Medal at the 2009 Schegge D’Autore playwriting festival, Rome. The plot involves a middleaged couple that finds a baby in a trashcan in Central Park and discusses their responsibility. Two women in the park at the same time

have very different emotional responses to the situation. The cast includes four popular Coachella Valley actors: Alan Berry, Bonnie Gilgallon, Denise Strand and Yo Younger. Each performance will be followed by a Q&A session hosted by Padilla. Endangered Species replaces Padilla’s previously announced Look at Me, which will be produced in a later season. Tony Padilla was co-

founder and Producing Artistic Director of the former Playwrights’ Circle in Palm Springs, where he produced and directed many award winning new plays. His short play Reckoning is published in Three Genres, a 2008 college text book by Stephen Minot and published by Prentice Hall. In 2014, the Desert Theatre League awarded him Bill Groves Award for Original Writing for

his comedy Becoming Ava. Performances are March 11-13 and 18-20, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The production is at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman’s Club at 314 S. Cahuilla Road. Tickets are $20 and are now on sale via www.brownpapertickets. com/event/2511755 or by calling 760-565-2476.

By Desert Star Weekly PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Brightwood College in Palm Springs, formerly known as Kaplan College, will host an open house for members of the business community on Tuesday, March 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at its campus located

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Commerce at 3:30 p.m. Guests can meet faculty and staff and enjoy tours of the campus, hors d’oeuvres and libations and are encouraged to RSVP by emailing palmsprings.rsvp@brightwood. edu or calling 760.778.3540. “The Brightwood College name represents a cornerstone

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MUSIC Timeless masters shine on new sets BY ROBERT KINSLER

A wide-range of groundbreaking musical voices spanning the 20th century are celebrated via a number of noteworthy releases that have been released over the past month.

Artist: Burt Bacharach Title: A Life in Song (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: Burt Bacharach, Joss Stone, Justin Hayward, Laura Mvula Tell me more: A songwriter as unique as he is successful, Burt Bacharach’s enormous legacy was the subject of an outstanding BBC4 television titled “A Life in Song” broadcast in November 2015 and now thankfully available everywhere on DVD, Bluray and digital formats. The unique tribute combines conversation between Burt Bacharach and Michael Grade, and performances of many

of the singer-songwriterkeyboardist’s most beloved and enduring songs. A strong cast of guests came to London’s Royal Festival Hall to perform Bacharach classics, including Moody Blues singer Justin Hayward (delivering an emotive “What the World Needs Now”), songstress Laura Mvula (singing an inspired “Do You Know the Way to San Jose”) and singer Joss Stone (a ravishing “In Between the Heartaches”). Bacharach also goes to the piano to lead his band through a medley of songs he wrote for movies, as well as “That’s What Friends Are For” with all the night’s guests joining forces for an uplifting finale. Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artists: João Gilberto &amp; Stan Getz Title: Getz/Gilberto ‘76 (Resonance Records) You might like if you enjoy: Luiz Bonfá, João Gilberto, Stan Getz, Bossa nova music

Tell me more: Almost 40 years after enigmatic Brazilian singer-guitarist João Gilberto and tenor saxophone legend Stan Getz performed a series of dates at the Keystone Korner jazz club in San Francisco, highlights from recordings made between May 11-16, 1976 have been issued as a terrific and timeless collection titled “Getz/ Gilberto ‘76.” These recordings were caught 12 years after the legendary artists’ first collaboration in 1962, and there is a warmth and power across the 56-minute disc. Despite the fact that these Bay Area appearances marked Gilberto’s first public performances in four years, his bossa nova vocal and guitar work gleam with perfection on the songs (particularly “Aguas de Marco” and “Samba da Minha Terra”) and instrumental selections (the impressive original composition “João Marcelo”). In addition to the two top-tier performers, Joanne Brackeen (piano), Clint Houston (bass) and Billy Hart (drums) shine throughout. The audio CD version of the album comes with a wonderful 32-page booklet featuring rare photos, essays and interviews related to the 1976 concerts that are featured on the release. Information: resonancerecords.com

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Artist: Supersonic Blues Machine Title: West of Flushing, South of Frisco (Mascot Label Group) You might like if you enjoy: Walter Trout, Warren Haynes, Billy F. Gibbons Tell me more: Blues-rock trio Supersonic Blues Machine doesn’t waste anytime on their impressive debut “West of Flushing, South of Frisco.” Listening to tracks such as “Miracle Man” and “Bone Bucket Blues, it’s clear singerguitarist Fabrizio Grossi, bassist Lance Lopez and drummer Kenny Aronoff approach playing their hard-hitting style of blues-rock with the passion of a young alternative rock band and that’s a good thing. Joined by a number of legendary names, the album will make an essential addition for fans of electric blues and classic rock. The list of luminaries and their contributions is hard to top; ZZ Top frontman Billy F. Gibbons leads the group through a fiery “Running Whiskey, while Gov’t Mule guitarist Warren Haynes joins in for a nuanced but powerful “Remedy.” Singerguitar hero Walter Trout joins Supersonic Blues Machine for the gospel-tinged blues burner “Can’t Take It No More,” a song that not only showcases the strengths of all the players but the emphasis on songwriting that makes this LP required listening to fans of the genre. Other guests making fitting guest stints across the album include Robben Ford, Chris Duarte and Eric Gales. Information: SupersonicBlues.com and MascotLabelGroup.com.

Artist: Stan Getz Quartet Title: Moments in Time (Resonance Records) You might like if you enjoy: Stan Getz, Kenny Barron Tell me more: A perfect companion release to “Getz/ Gilberto ‘76,” “Moments in Time” draws selections from the same May 11-16, 1976 span but focuses strictly on the quartet of Stan Getz (tenor saxophone), Joanne Brackeen (piano), Clint Houston (bass) and Billy Hart (drums). “Moments in Time” features eight stellar works, including the breathtaking “Summer Night” (with an incredible solo from Brackeen), the Latinflavored “O Grande Amor” (with Getz displaying his amazing rich and lyrical tone on an extended solo that opens the instrumental), and alluring version of the Wayne Shorter-penned “Infant Eyes.” Artist: Paul Burch

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Title: Meridian Rising (Plowboy Records) You might like if you enjoy: Jimmie Rodgers, Merle Haggard, Michael Ubaldini Tell me more: A groundbreaking musical pioneer who blended popular music, country, folk and blues together in the late 1920s and early 30s, the late Jimmie Rodgers’ short career and life (the Mississippi native died at the age of 35 in May 1933) are celebrated by singer-songwriter Paul Burch on “Meridian Rising.” The ambitious project not only sheds light and insight into the short life of Rodgers, but yields a number of great songs that stand tall within and apart from the collection. The swinging blues of “Cadillacin’,” county blues trot of “US Rte 49,” lovely baroque ballad “Ain’t That Water Lucky” and the bittersweet “If I Could Only Catch My Breath” are standouts. Information: plowboyrecords.com.

Artist: Elvis Costello Title: Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: Elvis Costello, Larkin Poe, Bob Dylan Tell me more: One of the greatest and most important songwriters of the rock era, Elvis Costello’s diverse and affecting songbook was definitely on display when the British artist’s “Detour” was captured in Liverpool in 2015. Performing in an intimate acoustic setting where he was accompanied solely by his own guitar or piano, or at times with sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe, “Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall” includes early favorites (the set opening “Red Shoes,” “Accidents Will Happen,” “Watching the Detectives”), as well as recent masterworks (“Church Underground,” “Jimmie Standing in the Rain”). Lesser-known Costello songs get a well-deserved reintroduction; the Costello-Bob Dylan nugget “Down on the Bottom” is especially stirring, enhanced by the contributions of the Lovell sisters’ wonderful vocal harmonies. Information: eagle-rock.com. www.desertstarweekly.com

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By Desert Star Staff Batavia, Ill. – Californians will see for themselves why ALDI was named one of America’s favorite grocers* when ALDI opens its first eight Southland locations on Thursday, March 24. The ALDI grand openings will mark a significant milestone for the grocery retailer as it prepares to open approximately 45 stores and employ more than 1,100 people in Southern California by the end of 2016. “Ever since we announced our plan to bring ALDI to Southern California, the positive response from people across the Southland has been overwhelming, and we’re excited to start opening stores next month and throughout the year,” said Gordon Nesbit, Moreno Valley division vice president for ALDI. “There is a strong appetite among Southern Californians for an alternative place to shop and we are eager to show them the significant benefits that can come from shopping at ALDI, both for their wallets and lifestyles.” ALDI Grand Opening Celebrations: Each ALDI store will host a three-day grand opening event that kicks off on March 24 at 8:45 a.m. with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The first 100 shoppers to

arrive at each store will receive a golden ticket redeemable for an ALDI gift certificate of various amounts, and all shoppers will be invited to enter an on-site sweepstakes for a chance to win Produce for a Year. Additionally, shoppers on March 24, 25 and 26 will receive a complimentary ALDI reusable eco-bag. What to Know Before You Go: When shopping at ALDI for the first time, customers will immediately see that ALDI is a little different from other grocery stores. Those little differences add up to big savings for customers and are the key reasons ALDI is one of America’s favorite grocery stores: • Simply, Smarter, Shopping: A simple approach to grocery shopping translates into big savings for ALDI shoppers. In fact, shoppers have found that switching from national brands to ALDI exclusive brands can save them up to 50 percent** on their grocery bill. • ALDI Exclusive Brand Products: More than 90 percent of the premium groceries available at ALDI are exclusive brand products rather than national brands. In its state-of-the-art Test Kitchen, ALDI ensures that its products meet or exceed the quality and

• Double Guarantee: Shopping at ALDI is risk free because of its Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer is not 100% satisfied with any ALDI exclusive brand food, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the purchase price. • Regional Favorites: ALDI stores in California will feature a large selection of local favorites including California sourced wine and produce. • USDA Choice Meat: All beef available at ALDI is USDA Choice cut and sold in vacuum sealed, leak-proof packaging that ensures meat stays fresher, longer. • Healthier Checklanes: ALDI offers shoppers guilt-free checklanes where only betterfor-you items are available, such as single serve nuts and trail mixes, dried fruits, and an assortment of granola bars. • ALDI Finds: Each week, ALDI offers a special selection of premium food and nonfood products, ranging from small kitchen appliances and toys to gardening items and outdoor furniture. These items are only in stores for a limited

taste of national name brands. • Organic and Gluten Free Options: ALDI carries a variety of organic and gluten free items including organic fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and organic and gluten-free packaged food items. What’s missing from these premium foods? Premium prices. • Feel Good Food: Customers won’t find certified synthetic colors, partially hydrogenated oils or added MSG in any ALDI exclusive brand foods. Since more than 90 percent of the products in ALDI, stores are under ALDI exclusive brands, shoppers can feel good about the food they buy.

time so customers must hurry, because here today could mean gone tomorrow. • Easy-to-Shop, Consistent Layout: ALDI has an easyto-shop, manageable layout of 10,000 to 11,000 square feet and four to five aisles. • Quarter Cart System: With parking at a premium in the Southland, shoppers don’t have to worry about shopping carts taking the best parking spots. Lend ALDI a quarter, and ALDI will lend you a cart. When you bring back the cart, you’ll get back your quarter. • Bring Your Bag, Bag Your Groceries: ALDI encourages customers to bring their own reusable grocery bags, however paper and plastic bags are available for purchase. After check out, customers pack their own groceries. That keeps the lines moving, so shoppers can get in, get what they need and get on with their day. • Store Hours: ALDI is open during prime shopping times. California stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

ALDI store locations opening on Thursday, March 24, 2016 Beaumont

1638 East 2nd Street, Beaumont, CA 92223

Fontana

15080 Summit Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

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78-601 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

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Kalamazoo shooting suspect picked up Uber customers during rampage

By Desert Star Staff A bizarre twist in the Kalamazoo shooting rampage that left six people dead and two injured has seen the suspect revealed as an Uber driver who picked up customers

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throughout his alleged crimes. Police say Jason Dalton chose seemingly-random victims in several parking lots including an apartment complex, Kia car dealership, and Cracker Barrel restaurant.

A 14-year-old girl is in a critical condition, authorities say, and the first victim, a woman who was shot multiple times, is “seriously wounded”, according to WDIV-TV. A statement from Uber’s Chief Security February 24, 2016

Officer Joe Sullivan said, “We are horrified and heartbroken at the senseless violence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this devastating crime and those recovering from injuries. We have reached out to the police to help with their investigation in any way that we can.” One local media outlet reports three people used Dalton for an Uber ride to the Fairfield Inn Marriott before he allegedly carried out the shootings at multiple locations. WOOD-TV discovered a now-removed Facebook post warning Uber customers of dangerous driving from a driver who matches Dalton’s description. Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Paul Matyas said “There’s no common

denominator with any of these. This person was just waiting in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The one at the dealership they were looking at cars. The ones at Cracker Barrel they were just sitting in their cars. There is absolutely no common denominator through race, age, anything.” Authorities said Dalton has no previous criminal record. Ride hailing company Uber allows drivers to taxi people for a charge. Registered Uber drivers must undergo a background check that Uber claims is “industry-leading” in driver screening practices. Last year a San Francisco court heard that, the company’s background check failed to flag 25 drivers with criminal records in Los Angeles and San Francisco. www.desertstarweekly.com

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC 1600655 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: Susan Rachel LeSage filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Susan Rachel LeSage to Proposed Name: Susan Rachel Krings. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 change 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 - Date, Time and Place: April 13, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: February 17, 2015 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2016. DSW16-1049 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HAIR IMAGES LLC 68895 PEREZ RD STE 6, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HAIR IMAGES LLC 68895 PEREZ RD STE 6, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on03/15/2011. 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: VERA GRANADOS FARNSWORTH, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 22, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201602185 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2016. DSW16-1052 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FINEST TOUCH DESIGNS 53680 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL ANGELO HERNANDEZ 53680 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RAMIREZ B TRUCKING 53222 CALLE BONITA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ALBERTO RAMIREZ BERNAL 53222 CALLE BONITA, COACHELLA, CA 92236 . 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: ALBERTO RAMIREZ BERNAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 29 , 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601245 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2016. DSW16-1047 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LAKE VISTA VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOICATION 41-865 BOARDWALK AVENUE, SUITE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: IRONWOOD OWNERS ASSOCIATION XII 41-865 BOARDWALK AVENUE, SUITE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on February 24, 2011. 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: GARY LOUIS HEIN, BOARD SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 11, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601847 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 17, 24, March 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-1043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CASA DE ESPERANZA 421 E AVE A, BLYTHE, CA 92225. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: REBECCA SALAS QUEZADA 421 E AVE A, BLYTHE, CA 92225. 2b. MANUEL GARCIA MARTINEZ 81104 AVENIDA ROMERO, INDIO, CA 92201. 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: REBECCA SALAS QUEZADA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 11 , 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601844. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE

MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT ORDINANCE 2016-01 establishing new sewer service rates and charges effective March 1, 2016, and rescinding Ordinance No. 2010-01 On Tuesday, February 16, 2016 the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District adopted Ordinance 2016-01 by the following vote: AYES: Bowman, Duncan, Martin, Wright NOES: None ABSENT: Furbee A summary of the ordinance follows: The District Board finds and determines that the sewer service rate changes and increases are necessary in order for the District to continue providing sewer services; to remain financially solvent and in compliance with state law; and to comply with the requirements of the Water Code. The District Board further finds and determines that the sewer service rates and charges are in the best interest of the District and its customers and inhabitants and complies with current laws, including but not limited to, Water Code and Proposition 218. The District Board finds and determines that the sewer service rates and charges provided for herein are established to yield an amount which does not exceed the cost of service to the District, including operating expenses, repairs and capital improvement construction and costs, and maintenance of debt service and depreciation. The District Board does hereby approve, adopt and establish the sewer service rate changes and increases as set forth in Option Number One (1) of the Study and directs staff to implement such sewer service rates and charges as set forth below, beginning March 1, 2016 (year 1); January 1, 2017 (year 2); January 1, 2018 (year 3); January 1, 2019 (year 4); January 1, 2020 (year 5). Ordinance No. 2010-01 shall be rescinded at 11:59p.m. on Febru- ary 29, 2016. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately pursuant to Water Code section 31105. Sewer Rates for Single-Family Residential Customers: Single-Family Residential Sewer Rates reflect a fixed monthly charge calculated to recover the cost of providing sewer service. Sewer Rates for Multi-Family Residential Customers: Multi-Family Residential Sewer Rates reflect a fixed per-unit monthly charge calculated to recover the cost of providing sewer service. Sewer Rates for Non-Residential Customers: Non-residential sewer rates reflect a uniform rate structure with rates determined by customer class and usage based on monthly water usage per one hundred cubic feet (CCF). Commercial customers’ sewer rates are based on strength of wastewater generated by businesses within specific categories. The exact dollar amount of the proposed increase depends on the category of the business. All sewer service used by customers will be billed at the rates set forth in the table below:

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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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 17, 24, March 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-1042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:BROTHER’S TRANSPORTATION 74501 42ND AVE APT 19 PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ARISTIDESCORTES MESA 74501 42ND AVE APT 19, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. 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: ARISTIDES-CORTES MESA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 15, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600580 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 2016. DSW16-1041 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:ANYTIME ERRANDS 41160 HANOVER ST. INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SAMUEL MADRIGAL VALDEZ 41160 HANOVER ST. INDIO, CA 92203 . 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: SAMUEL MADRIGAL VALDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 22, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600888. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 2016. DSW16-1040 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TOM’S PROTECTIVE WEAR 44093 C ST., HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THOMAS JEROME MCCONNAUGHY 44093 C ST., HEMET, CA 92544 2b. SUSAN ALBERTSON MCCONNAUGHY 44093 C ST., HEMET, CA 92544 Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. 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: THOMAS JEROME MCCONNAUGHY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 3, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601463 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. DSW16-1039 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE LITTLE COOKIE CO 48128 SAN GORGONIO PLACE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MAYRA EVA PALOALTO 48128 SAN GORGONIO PLACE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 2b. PEDRO ISRAEL PALOALTO 48128 SAN GORGONIO PLACE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. 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: MAYRA EVA PALOALTO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 19, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600663 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 2016. DSW16-1035 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VALENZ CONSTRUCTION GROUP 72711 RAMON RD ST 3, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO BOX 222 THOUSAND, PALM 92276. Full name of registrant: MARIO GONZALEZ VALENZUELA 29055 DESERT MOON DR, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 . 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: MARIO GONZALEZ VALENZUELA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 26, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600985 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. DSW16-1034

Copies of the full Ordinance 2016-01 and Ordinance 2008-02 Sewer Rules and Regulations are available at the MSWD Administration Office, 66575 2nd Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Published: Desert Star Weekly 2/24/16. DSW16-1048

T.S. No.: 2015-00361-CA A.P.N.:667-240-033-5 Property Address: 11722 Evening Sky Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서 가있습니다NOTA:SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN

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DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/23/2007. 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. Trustor: Librada A Jalos, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 03/08/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0159607 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date and Time: 03/24/2016 at 09:30 AM Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 241,221.14 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL 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, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11722 Evening Sky Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. A.P.N. :667-240-03305 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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: $ 241,221.14. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-00361-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. Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pub Feb 24, March 2, 9, 2016. DSW16-1044 APN: 641-271-007-0 TS No: CA08002734-15-1 TO No: 09-8-217023-06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 22, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD

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CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 9, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 31, 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-1017279, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by GREGORY D NAKAGAWA AND TISA NAKAGAWA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PREFERRED MORTGAGE ALLIANCE CORP. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66560, 66570,66580 IRONWOOD DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $291,176.81 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800273415-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 4, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08002734-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16-000417-1, PUB DATES: 02/10/2016, 02/17/2016, 02/24/2016. DSW16-1038

Charlie Sheen ‘s HIV disclosure had big online impact

By Lindsey Tanner CHICAGO - Actor Charlie Sheen was called a lot of things during his bad-boy days. Until now, public health promoter wasn’t one of them. Sheen’s revelation that he’s infected with the AIDS virus prompted the greatest number of HIV-related Google searches recorded in the United States since 2004, and more than 1 million of them involved public

health-related information. That’s according to a new study from San Diego State University research professor John Ayers and colleagues, who examined the impact of the announcement Nov. 17 by the former star of TV’s “Two and a Half Men.” “While no one should be forced to reveal HIV status, Sheen’s disclosure may benefit public health by helping many

people learn more about HIV infection and prevention,” the researchers wrote in a report published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. They analyzed Google trends data along with news trends from a Bloomberg LP terminal system from 2004 through three weeks after Sheen’s announcement. Given historic trends, there were almost 3 million more searches about HIV on Nov. 17 than expected, and more than 1 million were related to important public health messages because they included search terms for condoms, HIV symptoms or HIV testing. The study doesn’t list the total number of HIV-related searches that day on Google. The researchers also found there were more than 6,500 HIV-related news stories - not counting duplicates from the same news source - on Google News alone on Nov. 17, reversing a decade-long decline in news reporting about the virus. Sheen’s tumultuous professional and personal life has made news before - for public outbursts,

drug and alcohol use and prostitution. The study didn’t look at the online impact of those headlines. The researchers noted that former NBA star Magic Johnson sparked increased HIV awareness when he disclosed his own infection, in 1991, before the Internet was so ubiquitous. They said public health authorities could leverage the “Charlie Sheen effect” to keep the spotlight on HIV awareness, and that Sheen’s disclosure could potentially have a greater impact because of how connected people are to information. About 1 million people nationwide are HIV-infected but government estimates say about 150,000 of them don’t know it - emphasizing the importance of better awareness, Ayers said. A journal editorial says public health authorities face a challenge when blockbuster celebrity health news surfaces, and need to make sure useful health information is easily accessible to consumers at such moments. Source: KMIR/AP

How To Trade 9-To-5 Misery For Your Life’s Passion

By Desert Star Staff It’s no surprise that those with boring-but-safe, 9-to-5 jobs tend to be unsatisfied and less successful than they could be in their careers. That’s because the first ingredient to success is to do what you’re passionate about, says serial entrepreneur Parviz Firouzgar, author of “20/20 Hindsight” (www. parvizfirouzgar.com).“When you have the chance to do what you actually love, take it,” says Firouzgar, who did so and made a fortune. “The surest way to work your life’s dream is to exercise entrepreneurship, which usually means creating your own niche business. Believe me – it’s possible when you have passion and your specialization fills a need. I’ve done it multiple times and it has been a great ride.” Through trial and error – and after decades of experience – Firouzgar has uncovered reliable tips for creating a business so you can live your passion. • Find a good mentor. Of course, your enterprise must be financially sustainable. Imagine having the ability to skip ahead to possessing that unique set of skills that comes with already having earned your first fortune. “Had I known what it would take to earn my first million before I’d earned that knowledge, it would have come much quicker and easier,” says

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Firouzgar. “A good mentor helps you fast-forward through time-consuming mistakes, and will help you learn from their mistakes so you don’t have to experience them.” • Formulate a quality business plan for the start-up phase. Getting excited over an idea is fun, but figuring out logistics is where the work begins. While investors seek confidence first and foremost in people – their passion, determination and past successes – a sound business plan is vital for raising capital. If multiple investors refuse your project, it may mean the plan didn’t demonstrate how and when the investment would generate an acceptable return. • To-do lists are nonnegotiable – use them. Among

the abundant academic and self-help literature intended to help aspirational people achieve goals, there is one proven and reliable tool that sets the gold standard like nothing else: a to-do list. To-do lists act as cheat sheets for keeping your busy mind focused on what needs to be addressed. “An added tip in executing a to-do list: do first what you like doing least,” Firouzgar says. • In partnerships, you need more than good intentions. New businesses are often founded on shared dreams within a relationship. But before moving forward on a good intention with a family member, spouse or friend, give the concept and February 24, 2016

its logistics an honest and objective assessment. “Few people understand why this dynamic so often fails,” he says. “But, more importantly, even fewer people have managed to avoid the pitfalls the first time they enter into a business partnership.” About Parviz Firouzgar: Parviz Firouzgar, author of “20/20 Hindsight” (www. parvizfirouzgar.com), founded several multi-million dollar companies in multiple industries, and has innovated new ways to raise funds for charitable purposes. In addition to philanthropy, his resume includes owning a goldmine and being a radio talk show host.

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Best Way to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day This Year

Dezart Performs “On The Air! A Gala Evening of Live Radio Show Classics” At The Camelot Theatres By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Radio buffs and theater-lovers alike will get to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 in a very special way this year, thanks to one of the valley’s favorite performing arts groups, Dezart Performs. On that night only, they’ll get to enjoy a third edition of “On The Air! A Gala Evening of Live Radio Show Classics” at The Camelot Theatres, announced Artistic Director Michael Shaw. Desert Regional Medical Center is the presenting sponsor, he said. The live show on fictional radio station KDZT will take the audience back in time to radio’s golden age of the 1940s and 1950s. A celebrity cast will recreate three favorite shows from that era, complete with a radio announcer, a band and singing trio, “On Air” and “Applause” signs, dramatic sound effects created by live artists right on stage—and even commercials with original jingles for the modern-day companies sponsoring the special event. “On The Air!” starts at 7:00 p.m. The evening ends with an exclusive post-performance reception upstairs at the Camelot Internationale Café for holders of VIP tickets, where they’ll have a chance to meet the stars of the show. Tickets for the show are $35 and $50, and $75 with the VIP reception. They can be purchased online at www. dezartperforms.org or by calling (760) 322-0179. Many of the celebrities who made the last two years’ shows such a hit will be returning this year, Shaw said, and three new ones will join the cast as well. Returning to delight audiences are Valorie Armstrong, Steven Brand,

Joyce Bulifant, Patrick Evans, Bob Hardt (as MC), Gavin MacLeod, Millicent Martin, Ron Masak, Melinda Peterson, Roger Perry, and Phil Proctor. Joining for the first time are Lee Meriwether, Sal Mistretta, Devon Sorvari and Bob Bergen (the current voice of Porky Pig.) The radio shows to be vividly recreated are “The Bickersons,” “My Favorite Husband,” and “Richard Diamond: Private Detective.” Returning for a third straight year is director Gregg Oppenheimer, son of Jess Oppenheimer, the original creator and head writer of “My Favorite Husband,” which starred Lucille Ball and later became the hit television show, “I Love Lucy.” Original material is being written by Eric Chiel. Barney McClure is musical director, and Shaw and Clark Dugger are co-producers. “On The Air!” is truly back “by popular demand,” Shaw said. “I can’t tell you how many patrons came up to me after last year’s sold-out show, and said, ‘You have to do this again!’ What a great thing to hear! So we began planning for 2016 right away. We selected new episodes of two of the

shows our audience enjoyed the most in our first year, ‘The Bickersons’ and ‘My Favorite Husband.’ And for variety, we selected a brand new show sure to bring back memories, ‘Richard Diamond: Private Detective.’ It’s been so much fun putting it together again, I can’t wait for our patrons to see—and hear—this show! We’ve really pulled together the finest entertainment available while staying true to what everyone fell in love with in the first place.” “On The Air!” sponsors, along with Presenting Sponsor

Desert Regional Medical Center, are Lulu California Bistro, The Desert Sun and The Saguaro Hotel. Media sponsors include Palm Springs Life, CV Independent, Desert Entertainer and Gay Desert Guide. The gala is a major source of revenue for the Palm Springs-based performing arts non-profit whose distinction is showcasing the work of established and emerging playwrights from across the country for Coachella Valley audiences. The current season began with two award-winning dark

comedies, “The Receptionist,” and “Suicide Dogs,” the latter a World Premiere. The season ends with “The Outgoing Tide,”starring Michael Fairman and Judith Chapman from April 22 through May 8 at the Pearl McManus Theater in downtown Palm Springs. For more information about Dezart Performs, “On The Air! A Gala Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,” and other offerings of the 2015/2016 season, please call (760) 322-0179 or go to www.dezartperforms.org.

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Palm Canyon Theatre Goes Full Monty

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, Calif., – Based on the hit 1997 British film of the same name, the Americanized stage version of The Full Monty is sure to arouse crowds at the Palm Canyon Theatre February 26-March 13. And, yes… come the finale, they will bare all! The story is centered around Jerry, played by Nicholas Sloan, an unemployed steelworker, who is desperate to make money or face losing partial custody of his 10-year-old son, Nathan, played by Fabrizio Ibanez. When Jerry and his buddy Dave, played by Jake Samples, hear how popular a group of Chippendales dancers have become in their hometown of Buffalo, New

York, they decide to do one better, and promise “the full monty,” – a full strip show! Lacking everything from muscles to rhythm, Jerry and his troupe of unemployed and untrained misfits – portrayed by Dion Khan (Horse), Timm McBride (Harold), Alex Enriquez (Ethan), and Scott Clinkscales (Malcom) – will work through a multitude of issues and trust in their camaraderie to complete the show and make thousands in a single night. Additional cast include PCT company members Morgana Corelli (Jeanette), Jamie Leigh Walker (Pam), Alisha Bates (Joanie), and Allegra Angelo (Estelle). Scott Smith directs the show with musical

direction by Steven Smith. The Full Monty opens Friday, February 26, and runs weekends through Sunday, March 13. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. Line-up Photo: Jake Samples (Dave), Timm McBride (Harold), Nicholas Sloan (Jerry), Dion Khan (Horse), Scott Clinkscales (Malcom), and Alex Enriquez (Ethan) prepare for their roles in The Full Monty playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre February 26-March 13.

The Desert Rose Playhouse To Present Cock

Rancho Mirage, CA - The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley’s LGBT stage company, will present COCK by Mike Bartlett, opening Friday, March 11, 2016 for a fiveweek run. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, through April 10, 2016. COCK is an internationally acclaimed comedy that takes a lively and candid look at

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one man’s sexuality and the conflicts that can arise when you realize you may have a choice. It’s been called uproariously funny, exhilarating, and a Battle Royal of wit and persuasion. COCK premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre. John has been in a stable relationship with his boyfriend for a number of years. When they take “a break”, he falls in love with a woman. Torn

between his gay boyfriend and straight girlfriend and filled with guilt and conflicting emotions, John doesn’t know which way to turn. Both his lovers are willing to wait for him to make a decision - and both are prepared to fight to keep him. As the pressure mounts, a dinner party with both parties is arranged. The boyfriend’s father appears to “referee” the faceoff as everyone wants to know: February 24, 2016

Who is John? What is he? And what will his decision be? The ensemble cast features Stephen McMillan as “John”, Robert Rancano as boyfriend “M”, Phylicia Mason as girlfriend “W” and DRP favorite Terry Huber as the father “F”. The play, set in an austere arena surrounded by the audience, is directed and designed by DRP Artistic Director Jim Strait, with Lighting Design by Phil Murphy.

Steve Fisher is Stage Manager and Paul Taylor is Producer. Suggested for mature audiences: adult language, partial nudity, and sexually explicit dialogue. COCK, an intimate comedy by Mike Bartlett. he Desert Rose Playhouse, 69620 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, March 11 – April 10, 2016 Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM. www.desertstarweekly.com