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Iowa Caucus Winners Ted Cruz upsets Trump, Hillary Clinton wins at least six Iowa precincts by coin flip By Desert Star Staff Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the Iowa Caucus, upsetting frontrunner Donald Trump. The Monday showdown featured a three-way contest between Cruz, Trump and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. Texas Senator Cruz modeled his campaign after past Iowa

winners, visiting all of the state’s 99 counties and courting evangelical and conservative leaders, according to the Washington Post. “Tonight is a victory for the grassroots. Tonight is a victory for courageous conservatives across the state of Iowa and across this great nation,” Cruz told his

By Desert Star Staff The 2016 NFL Pro Bowl provided its usual high-scoring affair as Team Irvin defeated Team Rice 49-27 in Hawaii on Sunday. Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson set Michael Irvin’s team on its way, with Wilson throwing three firsthalf touchdowns on his way to picking up the game’s offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Wilson’s teammate Michael Bennett collected the defensive MVP, after producing the game’s only sack and deflecting a pass. “To see us Seahawks out there is a real special thing,” said Wilson. “It’s a testament to

our hard work, and to see two Seahawks out there as MVPs is really cool.” Irvin and fellow hallof-famer Jerry Rice drafted and captained the two teams, which were coached by Green Bay Packers ‘assistant head coach Winston Moss and Kansas City Chiefs’ head, coach Andy Reid. The build up to the game saw a record 47 players decline to take part in the Pro Bowl, either due to personal reasons, injury or because their teams are in next weekend’s Super Bowl. Wilson says he was honored to have been selected. “Any time you have the opportunity to

supporters. “We’re inspired by each and every one of you.” With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Cruz had 28 percent over Trump’s 24 percent. In the night’s biggest surprise, Rubio nearly caught Trump, finishing with 23 percent of the vote. Many Republicans view Rubio as a more mainstream

alternative to Trump and Cruz. As Trump and Rubio battled for second place, the senator saw his results as a victory. “We have taken the first step, but an important step, to winning the nomination,” Rubio said to his supporters in Des Moines, according to AP. He congratulated Cruz,

saying his rival “earned his victory.” Trump said he was “honored” by a second place finish in Iowa, and continued to fight in New Hampshire, the next primary state. Hillary Clinton ‘wins’ Iowa Continues on Page 7

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Team Irvin quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (3), alumni captain Michael Irvin (center), and defensive end Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks (72) © Kyle Terada / Reuters

The Angel View Luncheon

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Angel View Luncheon is always one of the events that women love to participate in. There is shopping and a style show, a great lunch and entertainment. There is never a hurry shopping as there is plenty of time before lunch to look over the many items that come from all 17 Angel View Stores in southern California. The prices are very low for top name brands in shoes, clothing and jewelry. Several women saw the fantastic deals and they had armloads of clothing. The Boutique Angel View Stores carry not only clothes but also household items and furniture that have been donated. There was also a raffle and silent auction items so nothing is overlooked for a splendid afternoon. There were 7 models this year showing clothing that can be purchased. The difference this year that 3 of the models were clients of Angel view and reside at Angel View Homes. They were Rachel Welk, Corie Marshall and Marlina Silva, looked so grand in their dresses, and were excited to be a part of this event. The other women models showed garments from sports wear to designer gowns and included, Jill Hayes, Gail Jacobs and Dalarna Lundvall. David Miller is the only

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Henry Kotzen, Patty Newman, Donna MacMillan, Helene Galen with Jason and Peter Li. Photo by Pat Krause

Galiena Jacobs. Photo by Pat Krause

Tracy Powers, Patti Park, Karole Haes-Landon, Dr. Martin Russell and Henry Kotzen. Photo by Pat Krause male model and has been a model for years at these style shows. He wore casual sporty outfits western complete with a cowboy hat and then looked so sophisticated in a tux at the finale of the show. The event was held at Cuistot

Restaurant on January 28th with every seat filled. Dan McGrath from CBS radio KEZN-FM did his usual grand job as Emcee. The incredible Tommi Rose entertained the guests with his wonderful voice singing some well-known country western

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Tommi Rose and Rachael Welk. Photo by Pat Krause tunes like “Crazy” and “Stand By Your Man”. The guests sang along with a lot of the tunes. This was a more upbeat luncheon than in the

past. A really was a fun afternoon with a Wild West Theme. Angel View is a non-profit entity that serves children and adults with disabilities.

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Interest Rate Hike May Fail to Improve our Economy

By Janice Gough Despite the rate hike, the Fed is still largely “handcuffed” by quantitative easing in Europe. Ultimately, the move really changes nothing as far as our sluggish economy and shaky global market situation are concerned. Increasing the money supply tends to depreciate a country’s exchange rates relative to other currencies and create a false economy, through the mechanism of the interest rate. Quantitative easing has been nicknamed “printing money” by some members of the media. If the Fed can’t sustain this

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rate “launch” or has to reverse it, how might Wall Street respond? A reversal of interest rates could indicate a vote of “noconfidence”. Raising shortterm rates was supposed to signify the U.S. economy’s return to health and normalcy after seven years of reliance on artificial stimuli (a.k.a. “economic steroids”) implemented by the Fed in response to the financial crisis. It was supposed to occur soon after the tapering of round three of quantitative easing in October 2014, but Janet Yellen promised at the time that she wouldn’t reset rates until she felt the economy was strong enough to handle an increase in borrowing costs. Economic data was actually stronger last September when the Fed voted “no” on a rate hike, which makes little sense in light of Yellen’s promise. She explained the illogic in her press conference following the December vote, noting that her “yes” vote this time doesn’t necessarily mean she believes the economy is “recovered,” only

that it is “on a path of sustainable improvement.”* Many economists disagree. They argue that the economy is still too vulnerable to negative global influences, and hasn’t improved enough in the areas of job growth and inflation to justify even the small rate increase. Yellen probably agrees with all that, but still had to approve the rate hike in December because she felt she had no other option. When the Fed backed off on the rate hike in September after hinting strongly it would occur, the expectant markets plunged and Yellen took the blame. She knew Wall Street was braced for the hike again this time and didn’t want to risk triggering another market tumble by backing off. As expected, the markets briefly went up this time when the rate hike was announced – but only because they had basically pre-approved it. The market’s drop recently tells us that economically, confidence of a stable market is non-existent. This is not how things have worked in the past. This is just

another disturbing example of the unhealthy co-dependence that has evolved between the Fed and the financial markets as a result of quantitative easing. The markets are supposed to be driven by economic realities and fundamentals, not the whims and wishes of the Fed or any other central bank. At the same time, the Fed should be able to make tough choices for the long-term

good of the economy without caring whether or not Wall Street will “approve.”

fine, or two may be too much, depending upon the nature of the other accounts and the level of service desired. Vendor tie-ins Does the company require, or simply offer, additional services such as recording liens? Does it have an affiliated vendor to which it refers ordinary nonmanagement work, such as maintenance or repairs? While such services are convenient, the association should have a choice, because such services might be obtained elsewhere at less cost. Contract Length The contract often will specify a specific term. Starting to manage an association involves much start up work, and it could be months before the management firm begins to realize any profit. A minimum term up to 12 months is fair, if there is a cancellation right or a reasonable buy out fee. Unless the contract has a specified buyout or termination right,

automatically annually renewing contracts help the company, not the association. However, General Managers need some job security, so those contracts will often have a guaranteed term. Check the extra fees Too many management companies compete solely on price, (as opposed to service, qualifications and reputation), and too often the focus is only on the base fee. One way companies offset a lower base rate is to have many extra charges. Check those charges, which should be considered as part of the management fee quote. Funds handling Management companies often propose that it deposit association money in the company bank trust account and sign all association checks. This is more convenient, but the better choice is to require that the account be the association’s and not permit management to sign checks.

Fidelity insurance The management company should have fidelity (dishonesty) coverage. Many experts recommend fidelity insurance in an amount covering at least three months of assessment receipts. Is the insurance covering only your association or is the amount spread between many others? Check with an insurance broker, to confirm the management company fidelity insurance is enough to cover the association, and is not spread too far among the company’s other clients Find a good manager, carefully review the contract, and request reasonable changes. Start a strong managerassociation relationship - and keep it for a while! Kelly G. Richardson is Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to KRichardson@RHOpc.com. Past columns – www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

Janice Gough is a Safe financial advisor in Palm Springs. She can be reached at Janice@goughinsurance.com or by calling (760) 251-7744 0r Cell(6650)342-7744

Selecting a Manager - The Contract By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

The previous HOA Homefront column (#201) discussed choices in association management. [Missed it? Visit www.HOAHomefront.com]. If the association prefers to hire a management firm to provide service, the contract should be another important object of focus for the board. Price is not everything: Hiring a manager solely on price is a mistake. You may discover “you get what you pay for.” Factors affecting the fee are: 1) Level of service desired. 2) Workload, or number of accounts the manager handles. 3) Quality of personnel – more highly qualified managers command higher salaries. 4) Charges for extra services such as longer meetings, escrow demands, or lien fees. The association should receive a schedule of such charges along with the contract. Look beyond the bare fee quoted, and make sure the fee matches the level of service the association desires and can afford. Reviewing the contract Before the contract is signed, legal counsel should review it, but if not, consider the following key concerns. Space does not permit a complete list, but here are some to consider. Workload How many other associations is the manager simultaneously handling, and how large are they? Fifteen accounts may be

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Could You Be Ruining Your Children’s Dental Health? By Desert Star Staff As hard as parents try to set the right examples, teach the right lessons and reinforce the right habits to their children, we all manage to, at some point, mess up along the way. While some things in life are complicated and offering the proper parenting can be tricky, imparting the right dental habits shouldn’t be. But Dr. Peter Vanstrom – a leading authority in dentistry today – says a tradition of bad habits continues to plague unnecessarily many households. “For example, many people still believe that hard-bristled toothbrushes are the way to go – and that rigorous brushing is a good method for getting the mouth reliably clean, but that’s wrong,” he says. “Today, we’re seeing more and more young people in their 20s and 30s with receding gums and other problems that could be avoided.” Va n s t ro m , a d e n t a l consultant for CNN medical as well as a member of the editorial board for WebMD, discusses ways for parents to set a good example for their children’s lasting dental health.

• Ditch hard-bristled toothbrushes. Don’t be someone who takes out their aggressions on your teeth while brushing – especially if you’re an older person. Over time, forceful brushing with hard bristles can accelerate gum recession, which may increase sensitivity. The soft-but-firm is the way to go in a toothbrush. That can be accomplished by using a much higher count of soft bristles, as found in products such as Curaprox (www.curaprox.com). “With this kind of brush, you can actually improve gum health by gently messaging them, which stimulates blood flow to the area,” Vanstrom says. “I’m seeing more patients suffer from gum recession and disease at a younger age, including some in their 30s and 20s. That’s why it’s important to implement good habits when kids are young!” • Avoid a negative stigma toward oral hygiene. “Another bad legacy parents sometimes impart to their children is to put a stigma on brushing,” he says. “In many homes brushing is considered a chore, probably because parents see it that way.” An easy way to take the

work out of oral hygiene is to have easy-to-use products that feel good. Fun products that are visually stimulating are good for smaller children, who are usually more prone to making a game out of brushing and flossing time. There are other products on the market that make flossing easier. • Be mindful of the development of casual bad habits. For many, especially children, it’s easy to develop bad oral habits – thumb-sucking, nail-biting, straw-chewing, icecrunching and teeth-grinding, to name some. And, because they’re not as strong as adults, children may be prone to using their teeth to open plastic bags and such. Of course, the habits of our childhood often stay with us in adulthood, so lead first by example, and make sure your child doesn’t pick up these habits on their own or through someone else. Dr. Peter Vanstrom is recognized as one of today’s leading authorities on dentistry who achieved the honor of becoming a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and was inducted as a Fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

He has appeared as a dental expert on several segments of CNN, CBS, NBC and ABC. He currently serves as a dental consultant for CNN medical as well as a member of the editorial board for WebMD. Dr. Vanstrom has been an invited speaker at the Academy of General Dentistry, the Hinman Dental Meeting, the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,

the Yankee Dental Meeting and the British Dental Association. He is the founder and director of Paradigm Dental Consulting and currently lectures for DenMat, Inc. on STM, nonsurgical periodontal care for the general dental office, Curaprox, Inc. advance Swiss homecare systems (www.curaprox.com) and technology and Paradigm Dental Consulting.

By Desert Star Staff TUCSON, Ariz. - Public health officials say they have not had any reported cases of the Zika virus in Arizona, but officials with the state Department of Health say the disease is rampant in Latin America, and there’s concern the virus could quickly spread north. Heidi Brown, an epidemiologist at the University of Arizona College of Public Health, cautions against panic. She says the Centers for Disease Control and state officials are taking the right steps. “There’s enough media about this that I think physicians and other agencies are cognizant of this and all of a sudden, Zika is becoming part of the differential

diagnosis and asking that travel history question when there’s something that’s a little bit off,” says Brown. Zika is believed to cause severe birth defects in children born to women infected by the virus. There have been about 30 cases identified in other states in people who have recently traveled to southern Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Brown says the Zika virus can be transmitted by the yellow fever mosquito and the Asian tiger mosquito, both of which can be found in Arizona. She says scientists haven’t seen instances of human-to-human transmission, but says infected mosquitoes

can spread the virus quickly. “We have to have a human in the area that’s infected, that is then infecting the mosquitoes in the area,” says Brown. “And those mosquitoes have to successfully find a human host that is susceptible to the disease, and take the blood from that individual and then infect them.” The CDC has issued a travel alert advising women who are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant to avoid traveling to any of the infected regions. Arizona health officials say pregnant women should take precautions against exposure to mosquitoes by wearing long sleeves and long pants, and keeping windows closed.

where the election battle shifts next. More than 160 RNs knocked on doors over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in Las Vegas. NNU Co-President Jean Ross, RN noted she talked to two Republicans while phone banking who said that for the first time they intended to register to participate in a caucus as a Democrat “because they want to vote for the candidate who has the best ideas and can get elected.” Chicago RN Martese Chism said that in walking Des Moines neighborhoods she met several voters who were “excited” to be able to vote

for Sanders. “We talked about need both to achieve social what it means to have someone change.” SOURCE National who is a champion, but also has Nurses United a movement behind him. You

Arizona Public Health Officials Prepare for Zika Virus

Public health officials say the Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitos. (Wikimedia Commons)

Nurses: It’s On to New Hampshire, Nevada, and Beyond By Desert Star Staff National Nurses United, a significant presence across Iowa in the lead up to the Iowa caucuses, and who have been campaigning for Sen. Bernie Sanders across the U.S. for months, Monday night celebrated Sanders’ dramatic finish in Iowa, and said the nurses are stepping up efforts in New Hampshire, Nevada, and the campaign ahead. “It’s a phenomenal victory,” said NNU Executive Director RoseAnn DeMoro, describing the “phoenix” like rise of Sanders campaign. “Bernie and this campaign have the people and the

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movement,” DeMoro said, calling the Iowa results “an incredible night for the massive yearning for the people against big money. This is the most inspiring campaign I have seen in my life. An object in motion tends to stay in motion. That’s why we will win.” NNU nurses and leaders were out in force at the Sanders celebration in Des Moines Monday night capping days of activity for Sanders in Iowa, which included canvassing and phoning voters to get out the vote. NNU members have also been campaigning for weeks in New Hampshire and Nevada

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More Californians Hitting the Road

2014-15 Gasoline Consumption Increase Largest in More Than a Decade

By Desert Star Staff Sacramento â&#x20AC;&#x201C;California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Member Diane L. Harkey announces gasoline consumption in the state rose 2.4 percent during fiscal year (FY) 2014-15, the largest yearly increase since FY 03-04 (increase of 2.6 percent). The rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening California economy, with cheaper gas prices encouraging more vehicle travel.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is improving and lower gas prices allow people to travel with ease for work and play, as well as spend the savings on other needs and wants. Lower gas prices are a driving factor behind our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improving economy,â&#x20AC;? said Member Harkey. In FY 14-15, Californians consumed 14.921 billion gallons of gasoline, a 2.4 percent increase from 14.574 billion in FY 13-14. During FY 14-15 Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average price of

gasoline was $3.42 per gallon, a decline of 12.8 percent from the average price of gasoline of $3.92 in FY 13-14. During FY 14-15, diesel consumption rose 2.5 percent, following a 3.5 percent jump in FY 13-14. Fiscal year gasoline consumption data is calculated from July 1, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 30, 2015. The trend of rising gasoline consumption continued into the third quarter of 2015 (July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September), increasing 2.7 percent from

the third quarter of 2014. Third quarter diesel consumption rose 1.3 percent. In FY 14-15, BOE gasoline revenue estimates for sales and use taxes and excise taxes came in at $1.470 billion for sales and use tax and $5.371 billion for excise tax. In FY 14-15, BOE diesel revenue estimates for sales and use taxes and excise taxes were $830.2 million for sales tax and $357.7 million for excise tax. Employment and Economic Factors After taking a significant recession-era hit, Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy has bounced back up to the seventh largest in the world as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gross domestic product reached $2.3 trillion in 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (June 2015). Despite the ongoing drought, the agricultural sector grew in 2014 as well as economic growth in fields spanning information technology consulting t o c o n s t r u c t i o n - re l a t e d engineering, architecture, and manufacturing. More Californians are finding employment and driving to work, according to BOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

chief economist. In California, non-agricultural employment rose 3.0% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the 2014 third quarter, according to the Employment Development Department. Fast Facts - Gasoline and Travel Âˇ Gasoline Taxes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where does your money go? The 2.25 percent sales tax rate on gasoline primarily funds local government; the excise tax is dedicated to public roads and mass transit. For more fuel statistics, including taxable gallon distributions and revenue, visit the OPEN BOE data portal. Âˇ Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Role: State law mandates the Board to set the excise tax rate for gasoline by March 1 of each year. The Board voted unanimously on February 24, 2015, to lower the excise tax rate for gasoline by $0.06 for FY 2015-16. The excise tax rate of $0.30 per gallon for gasoline became effective July 1, 2015, and will remain in effect until June 30, 2016. Âˇ There are approximately 33 million registered vehicles in California with 23 million licensed drivers. (www.dmv. ca.gov)

American Heart Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Go Red For Women

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By Desert Star Staff The American Heart Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Go Red For WomenÂŽ is asking all Americans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Redâ&#x20AC;? by wearing red on Friday, February 5, 2016, National Wear Red DayÂŽ. In addition to raising awareness of heart disease and stroke in women, Go Red For Women is encouraging all women to schedule a WellWoman Visit, an annual checkup that can provide personal health information and help assess risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause 1 in 3 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. While an estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases and 90 percent of women have one or more risk factor for heart disease and stroke, women can take action to improve their overall health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart disease is not just a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease; in fact, only one in five women is aware itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their greatest health threat,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, Director of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heart Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, and spokesperson for Go Red For Women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately, when it comes to beating heart disease and stroke, simple lifestyle changes such as following a www.desertstarweekly.com

heart-healthy diet and exercising regularly, as well as scheduling a Well-Woman Visit to fully understand your risks can be the cure -- 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented.â&#x20AC;? Since its inception in 2004, Go Red For Women has helped women live healthier lives. This February, Go Red For Women urges all women to make healthy lifestyle changes, mobilize their communities and take preventative action â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the Well-Woman Visit. Together, we can improve the health of women and their families. Help the AHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Go Red For Women raise awareness of heart disease in stroke in women in the following ways: Go Red with Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In honor of National Wear Red Day, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers who wear red or purchase a Red Dress pin for $3 during its Go Red with Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event (Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 8), will receive a 25 percent discount on most purchases storewide, 15 percent off fine and fashion jewelry, sale and clearance watches and select home items. The Red Dress Pin is only available in stores. Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will donate 100 percent of pin sale proceeds to Go Red For Women. Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has raised more than $55 million for Go Red For Women since the movement was launched in 2004.

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Big Win for Rooftop Solar in California By Desert Star Staff In a big win for rooftop solar in California, the state Public Utilities Commission on Thursday rejected big fee increases and cuts to reimbursement rates changes sought by the big three utility companies. In a decision supported by consumer groups, the rooftopsolar industry and environmental groups concerned about climate change, the commissioners voted to keep the current system of net metering, making a few changes for new customers. Alison Seel, an attorney with the Sierra Club, praised the decision. “We think it keeps what’s working about our current rooftop solar policy,” she said. “It keeps the simplicity and familiarity of net metering and, at the same time, it makes adjustments which are going to incentivize the smarter use of solar generation.”

The current version of net metering is capped at 5 percent of the customer base. Once that cap is reached, probably later this year or early next year, any new solar customers will be charged a hookup fee of about $150 to connect to the grid and paid more for electricity generated at peak hours. According to the utility companies, the decision means non-solar customers will have to bear more than their share of the cost to maintain the power grid. The same type of decision recently went the other way in Nevada, Seel noted, where the PUC allowed NV Energy to slash the amount it pays solar homeowners for their extra power. As a result, several solar companies pulled out of the market and laid off thousands of solar installers. “The experiences in some other states like Nevada have

The California Public Utilities Commission decided to keep net metering in place, a big win for rooftop solar. (cleanenergy.org)

shown us that if you make really drastic changes in rooftop solar compensation, you can completely crater the market. And that’s definitely not something

that anyone in California wants.” use. But the changes will kick People who already have solar in once a homeowner’s system on their roofs will still be paid, turns 20 years old. dollar for dollar, for the power they generate above what they

The Number One Killer Can Strike Anyone of Any Age

According to the American Heart Association, one-in-three women will die of heart disease, about 46 women in Michigan each day. (Pixabay) By Desert Star Staff LANSING, Mich. Michiganders are reminded to keep hearts on their minds as February begins, and not just

the Valentine kind. It’s American Heart Month, an annual observance to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease, the nation’s number one killer.

Anna Pitt of Hemlock says she’s lucky to be alive after suffering what’s known as a “widow maker” heart attack, which comes on suddenly.

By Desert Star Staff SAN DIEGO - Wildlife conservation groups are speaking out against a new federal rule that is supposed to improve conditions for captive marine mammals, including dolphins and orcas, saying the rule actually weakens some existing protections. The U.S. Department of Agriculture just releaseda proposal to further regulate conditions such as the water temperature and features required in the animals’ enclosures. But Sharon Young, marine issues field director for the Humane Society of the United States, says although the change would lead to some improvements, she’s disappointed in other aspects of the proposal. “For example, the number of

hours that an individual marine mammal has to interact with the public in a ‘swim-with’ program has been increased from two hours a day to three hours,” says Young. “Animals can be very stressed.” The rules, which are decades in the making, would regulate captive marine mammals in aquariums and amusement parks around the country. Sea World San Diego said in a statement that it is reviewing the proposal and looks forward to collaborating with the agency to ensure the highest standard of care for the animals. Another section of the proposed rule sets minimum tank lengths based on the animal’s size. Young contends the tanks will still be too small and says

in any case, it isn’t possible to replicate conditions in the wild. “We are strong advocates for doing away with these kinds of captive programs, particularly these interactive programs,” she says. “But until we can make that happen, these animals deserve more than just a body length worth of depth and limited room to move.” A 60-day public comment period is expected to kick off in the next few days, once the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register. In November, California Congressman Adam Schiff co-sponsored a bill to prohibit trade in killer whales, block their capture in the wild, and outlaw the breeding of captive orcas.

She was getting her son on the school bus when she collapsed. “They told me at that time I had no pulsem” says Pitt. “They used the defibrillator on me in the driveway, and also three times on the way to the hospital. Now, they said if my son hadn’t done CPR I wouldn’t be here.” Pitt explains that she had had no symptoms, and with good cholesterol and blood pressure would have never imagined she would be the victim of a heart attack. And because it can save a life, her advice for Michiganders during American Heart Month is to get certified in CPR. According to the American Heart Association, one-in-three women will die of heart disease, about 46 women in Michigan each day. Stacy Sawyer, senior director of communications with the American Heart

Association in Michigan, says while family history can play a large role in a person’s chance of developing heart disease, there are other risk factors that can be controlled such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking. But she adds heart disease can affect anyone of any age. “Even newborns who are born with congenital heart defects to the elderly,” says Sawyer. “We have survivors who are just in their 20s. So heart disease is something that everyone of every age needs to be aware of and be proactive against it.” Sawyer recommends everyone knows their numbers, their weight, cholesterol and blood pressure, and speak to their doctor about ways to reduce their risk of heart disease.

New Federal Rules to Protect Captive Whales and Dolphins

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Conservation groups are criticizing aspects of a new proposed federal rule to protect captive marine mammals like dolphins. (Jade/morguefile)

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Mccallum Theatre Presents Gordon Lightfoot

“50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1st By Desert Star Staff Through the generosity of Jerry and Sarah Mathews, the McCallum Theatre presents Gordon Lightfoot in “50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00pm. After 50 active years of hit songs and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it is safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) for Lovin’ Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Cold on the Shoulder,” Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon of Darkness,” “Beautiful,” “Song for a Winter’s Night,” “Shadows,” “Rainy Day People,” “Did She Mention My Name” and “Summertime Dream,” to name just a few.

“Gordon Lightfoot - 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour” will feature his well-known hits as well as album cuts for the die-hard fans. All of which are woven together with Lightfoot’s behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes about his historic career. Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums and has five Grammy nominations. His songs have aired regularly for 50 years, earning him radio singles chart positions in North America achieved by few others. Gordon’s radio hits in the U.S. have earned five #1 hits, five Top 10 hits and thirteen Top 40 hits. In Canada, he has earned sixteen #1 hits, eighteen Top 10 hits and 21 Top 40 hits. Aside from his success in writing, singing and performing his own music, Gordon’s songs have been recorded and performed by some of the greatest of all time including: Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jr., Marty

Robbins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Judy Collins, Eric Clapton, Johnny Mathis, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah McLachlan, Barbra Streisand, Peter Paul & Mary, Harry Belafonte, Jane’s Addiction, Richie Havens, Glen Campbell, Toby Keith, Alison Krauss and George Hamilton IV. In 2012, Lightfoot’s legacy was further enhanced when he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. He was honored for his role in defining the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and ‘70s. There are fewer than 400 inductees who make up the impressive roster enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame including: Burt Bacharach, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Croce, Phil Collins, Loretta Lynn, Van Morrison, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Diane Warren, Garth Brooks, and Leonard Cohen. In his native Canada,

Lightfoot has been decorated with the highest honors bestowed to a civilian including the Governor’s General Award and the Companion to the Order of Canada Honor of Merit. He has also won 17 Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards. Lightfoot is a member of Canada’s Walk of Fame and The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2007, Canada Post honored him by issuing an official Gordon Lightfoot postage stamp. He is also in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Gordon Lightfoot is an indelible part of the Canadian national spirit and regarded as perhaps the most prolific and greatest Canadian singer-songwriter of all time. Through the generosity of Jerry and Sarah Mathews, the McCallum Theatre presents Gordon Lightfoot in “50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00pm.

By Jackie Devereaux RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – The Dancing with Our Stars 2016 event will be held at the Agua Caliente Casino on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1 p.m. Dancing with Our Stars pairs leaders in the community with local dance professionals for a multi-charity event. Each dance couple performs for the charity of their choice. Tickets are $85 which includes a lovely lunch and $20 donation towards your vote for the best dance team. The evening will

also include plenty of time for guests to dance, along with hosts to dance with those without partners. Specialty dances such as the Tango, the Fox Trot, Ballroom Dancing and others will be performed. Local community leader, Susana Belen, owner of the We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs will dance the Tango with her professional dance partner. Belen is dancing for the Centro Religare charity which helps local Hispanic women in transition deal with depression,

domestic violence issues, financial worries and divorce. Weekly workshops are held at 69930 Hwy. 111, Ste. 211-E, Rancho Mirage where guest speakers help these women deal with psychological traumas, healthy eating habits and alternative medicines. Centro Religare has helps more than 2,000 Hispanic women a year, including teenagers and adults. Founder Maria Eugenia Berumen started the progject 26 years ago, but received her 501 (c) 3 in 2011. “We started out

with meetings in private home, then went to local businesses because we grew so much,” Berumen said. “We transform lives from those of despair to ones of hope.” All monies donated go to pay the rent, utilities and needed equipment, such as, computers, printers, audio/video cameras, projectors, etc. For more information on how you can help Centro Religare, call 760-4249601 or visit them on Facebook.

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Caucus by 0.2% with all precincts reporting Hillary Clinton appears to have beaten Bernie Sanders in the Iowa Democratic Caucus by a razor-thin margin, 49.8 percent to 49.6 percent, with all precincts reporting, according to the state party. The Sanders campaign is mulling requesting a recount. The results are the closest in Iowa Democratic caucus history, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Andy McGuire said in a statement. Before the final precinct in Des Moines was counted, Clinton was awarded 699.57 state delegate equivalents, while Sanders was awarded 695.49 state delegate equivalents. The final precinct is worth 2.28 state delegate equivalents. Voters of the Des Moines precinct No. 42 could not find anyone at party headquarters on Tuesday morning in order to disclose their tally. Sanders won www.desertstarweekly.com

that caucus by two delegates, the Des Moines Register reported. It’s important considering how close the race is. We need to be sure everyone has our accurate count,” Jill Joseph, a rank-and-file Democratic voter who backed Sanders in the caucus at No. 42, told the Register. On Tuesday morning, Sanders’ campaign announced the IDP told them that the results from 90 precincts taking part in the Iowa caucuses were in fact missing and that the results would need to be re-staged. There were also six instances where a coin was tossed to determine the Iowa winner, with Clinton winning all six. Sanders also stated that he would like a raw vote count to be released, even though this is traditionally not practiced in Iowa. “I honestly don’t know what happened. I know there are

some precincts that have still not reported. I can only hope and expect that the count will be honest,” Sanders said before the results from No. 42 were announced, according to the Guardian. His campaign is “still assessing” whether to ask the IDP for a recount, a Sanders spokesman told AP. Only projections of how many Democrats turn out to each Iowa precinct are typically released. Candidates are awarded on a precinct-byprecinct basis, regardless of the statewide vote for each person.

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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. 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.

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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

It’s important to be with likeminded others, to consider what groups need your initiating leadership. It’s possible you’re being attracted, magnetized or simply swept into a group that recognizes your talents and gifts. Extend your endeavors into more community efforts. Investigate what other communities are doing to unify their economics. You become cause oriented, impersonal and humanitarian.

TAURUS Your purpose is to research the new economic structures that define the new Aquarian businesses that bring forth the new sustainability for humanity. You are attempting to anchor the new ideas (entrepreneurships) that bring about unlimited resources needed for the coming new times. All assets are to be used differently now. No longer tossed away but tended to, saved, and cherished. To reorder, reorganize and reconstruct the world.

GEMINI Here is the difference between the aspirant (seeker) and the Disciple. The aspirant experiences (is tossed about by) events in form and matter. They are unreflective and unaware of others needing

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to be focused only upon the self. The Disciple is the Observer, still experiencing life but aware and reflective. Which of these defines you? Are you the jungle, the clearing or the Path? Do you exhibit understanding?

Your inner and outer worlds are merging. As you searched for order within the disorder, order appeared like magic out from the chaos. At first you were fearful and now you’re resourceful. You see yourself no longer imprisoned by form but that you CANCER (humanity and all the Kingdoms and the Earth itself) are actually A great time of testing, Divine Form. Your perfect purity transformation and regeneration is showing. has begun. This also means crisis LIBRA is felt. Within the crisis is the seed of regeneration. Hidden within regeneration is Resurrection. You’ll be like a Leo for a while. Much of the time you hide in Leo is about the heart. Stand darkness with intermittent soaring in the Sun’s light at dawn and in the air. Do you dream of birds? dusk. A special light bathes What hurts eventually heals. Then and brings healing to the body. we become healers. Stand in the I see there’s a wound occurring Light of the Sun, morning and in your daily life. Visualize the evening and at noon. heart of the Sun (Love/Wisdom) streaming into your heart. Then LEO love flows more easily and you see life changes. Connect your Observing the changes. Preparing heart with the hearts of those for Aquarius, your shadow. From around you. Instead of reflecting disharmony, harmony emerges. the light of others you become From imbalance equilibrium their source of Light. and a new balance emerges. From not knowing about love SCORPIO comes “love that underlies the happenings of the times”. From You’ve become the mother needing to dominate comes the (nurturer). The chaos and conflict desire to serve. From seeing only you feel are actually states of the light of self emerges a light creativity needed for the New that shines over the earth across Harmony in your life to emerge. the seas. You become this Light. You’re shedding old desires, moving into states of sharing, VIRGO qualities of the disciple. From the waters of the womb to swimming

in the waters of the earth you’re now seeking the Waters of Life. You’re thirsty. You help others. You’re the Mother now.

SAGITTARIUS You’re changing, shifting and mutating, entering into a new state of relations with everyone. Eventually you’ll step into Right Relations. At first you related only to yourself, then awareness of others appeared. This is the horizontal arm of the Cross. Seeking God, you step upon the vertical arm of the Cross. Tossed about by the wind soon you’ll codirect the wind. The open doors you seek aren’t quite ready yet. Soon. Patience. Go west.

CAPRICORN In the coming days you’ll attempt to bring harmony to all conflicts. When conflict appears, people usually exhibit agitation. They turn away. But you don’t - realizing when conflict appears it means a new harmony is seeking to come forth. Conflict is a life force, the old dying away, the new emerging. You realize conflict & chaos must exist. They are the other side of harmony. The horns of conflict become the “horns of plenty” (harmony). Knowing this calms your world.

AQUARIUS

An Aries quality (all things new) colors all events in your life for a while. The stars ask a question of you. “What inspires you?” It’s important to ponder and go deep within the self to answer this question. Then to go about each day, with discipline, doing all that brings you motivation, stimulation and encouragement. What is your muse? Is it a person, an art form, a place, a season? Tend very carefully to financial resources.

PISCES Here are some questions for Pisces. Where is your focus? Upon the self, humanity or is it a world focus? Do you respond personally, impersonally or transpersonally to events? Are you reactive, reflective or inventive? Is your movement chaotic, purposeful or like a spiral? Pisces is the sign that “saves the world.” Here is a prayer to say each day. It “saves” the day. “Lead us O Lord from darkness to light, from the unreal to the real, from death to immortality, from chaos to beauty.” Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

Is Ignorance Ruining Your Retirement? 3 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid During Your Golden Years

By Desert Star Staff A m e r i c a n s a re p a r t of an amazing yet curious phenomenon: most are extremely well-educated in their professions and careers, yet are quite uneducated when it comes to the purpose behind their jobs – money. “Our society is awash in information about money, but most people still end up making decisions based on emotion and lack of accurate, complete information,” says independent financial planner Stephen

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Ng, founder and president of Stephen Ng Financial Group, (www.stephenngfg.com). “This wouldn’t matter so much if our retirements weren’t on the line.” Ng, a licensed 3(21) fiduciary advisor, is certified to advise companies about their 401(k) and other retirement plans. He also is author of the new book, “10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid,” which helps readers navigate the shifting financial landscape of retirement. An example of the pitfalls

people face when it comes to money, Ng says, are these three common mistakes they make when planning to fund retirement. • Failure to educate oneself. “My average client has a full schedule: a demanding job, a fulfilling family life and barely enough time left over to eke out a morning jog or catch their favorite TV show after a busy weekend,” he says. “We like to squeeze in fun when we can – if we can – but that doesn’t mean it’s wise or prudent to continue putting off retirement planning, or educating February 3, 2016

ourselves on it.” A solid base in financial education is essential for having a good retirement. Start small with something like Barron’s or Investor’s Business Daily. Don’t fall for a well-hyped headline, especially if you don’t understand the logistics of a strategy or product. One size does not fit all, so be wary of any silver-bullet financial solutions, he says. And, don’t be afraid to start from scratch. This way, you can understand money the right way. • Sleepwalking without a plan. It happens to all of us sometimes – we simply haven’t prioritized forward thinking. For retirement, wading into this period without a plan is like going to the beach and neglecting your bathing suit, towel and sunscreen. If you are approaching this stage in your life with no plan, there’s no use kicking yourself now. But – now is the time to formulate a sensible and realistic plan. Understand your money and your assets and read up on how you might be able to use them. Here, the help of professional advice could prove absolutely invaluable. A professional may see opportunity where you cannot as a layperson, Ng says. A good first step in

formulating your plan is having a strategy that is designed to preserve your wealth. • An inability to fully appreciate diversification. Even though people have learned this lesson over and over again – starting in grade school – many still put all their eggs in one basket one way or another. This is especially problematic with finances. What’s the harm in sticking with one financial product if it’s working? Many people thought the same way before 2008. A financial portfolio more diversified among different investment and insurance products may reduce or minimize loss during an economic meltdown. “I try to spread my clients’ investments across various asset classes, which refers to a bunch of investments, or assets, that are grouped by their similarities,” Ng says. “These classes included large cap, small cap, mid cap, high yield, international and domestic. Again, professional advice in this and other arenas is advisable.” Stephen Ng is the founder and president of Stephen Ng Financial Group™ (www. stephenngfg.com). www.desertstarweekly.com

MOVIE REVIEW

WITH BEVERLY COHN

MISCONDUCT is a mystery thriller that has more twists and turns than a giant box of salty pretzels. Directed by Shintaro Shimosawa from the screenplay

by Simon Boyes and Adam Mason, the film has an incredible cast, including Josh Dudhamel as Ben Cahill, a high-powered litigator, Al Pacino as Charles

Abrams, the senior partner of the law firm for which Ben works, Anthony Hopkins, as Arthur Denning, the multi-billionaire owner of a pharmaceutical company, Alice Eve as Ben’s wife, Charlotte, and Malin Akerman as Ben’s ex-college girlfriend Emily. The excellent supporting cast includes, Byung-hun Lee, Julia Stiles, and Glen Powell. The plot revolves around revenge, unrequited love, murder, and a pharmaceutical cover up of a drug that caused hundreds of deaths. Emily shows up after ten years and tries to seduce Ben. Coincidentally, she is Denning’s girlfriend and gives Ben evidence that a popular drug had the test reports altered, removing any mention of the hundreds of fatalities. So the cat-and-mouse games begin and the lines soon become blurred as to who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Ben’s wife is a nurse suffering from depression due to a family tragedy. Seemingly innocent, she, too, gets entangled in the complicated web, blurring the lines even further. In her case, let’s just say you can’t judge a book by its innocent cover. A throbbing sound track by Federico Jusid underscores the mystery and adds to the growing tension. Michael Fimognari’s cinematography is splendid, capturing some stunning night scenes. You might leave the movie theatre with some questions about confusing plot points. However, despite some narrative flaws, MISCONDUCT is an exciting 106 minutes that makes for some interesting postscreening discussions. MISCONDUCT Lionsgate Premiere Written By: Simon Boyes & Adam Mason Directed By: Shintaro Shimosawa Genre: Action Thriller Starring: Josh Duhamel, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Malin Akerman, Byung-hun Lee, Julia Stiles, and Glen Powell Running Time: 106 Minutes Rating: R February 5, 2016 (In Theaters and On Demand)

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FILM On DVD: “Goosebumps” and “Sicario” BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

If you have kids, then you’ve heard of R.L. Stine and his countless Goosebumps novels for young readers. I first experienced “Goosebumps” when I visited my sister in North Carolina and her youngest son Daniel gave me a few to read because he said, “They are funny and always have a surprise ending.” And even though I wasn’t a kid when I read them, I found them clever and amusing too. The film “Goosebumps” stars Jack Black as a mysterious, elusive author who lives next door to Zach and his mother. They have just moved into the neighborhood to start a new life in a new state after the death of Zach’s dad. As the teenager is unpacking his things from their car, he notices a girl in the window. She spots him too and comes to the fence between their two houses to say hello. Soon Stein comes out and tells the young man to stay away from his daughter. But why is the author so unfriendly? Ah, the answer is a mystery of course and it is the key to the cinematic story that is about to unfold featuring many of the monsters that the prolific author has created for young fans over the years, At first Zach (Dylan Minnette) stays away, not wishing to cause trouble, but when he thinks Hannah Stein (Odeya Rush) may

be in danger he enlists the help of a kid he met on his first day in his new school (Ryan Lee). They break into the Stein house to save her. Big mistake, but not for the plot… Soon the monsters in the many Goosebumps stories come to life and that is scary fun. As R.L. Stein says at one point in the movie, “Every good story has a beginning, a middle and…. a twist.” And it is those twists that make a Goosebumps tale so much fun. “Goosebumps” is rated PG for scary scenes involving all kinds of monsters from giant insects, an army of garden gnomes to an abominable snowman. The monsters are great fun, but their interaction with the town and the students, while clever and exciting, may be too intense for very young children.

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“Sicario,” written by Taylor Sheridan and directed by Denis Villeneuve, takes an engrossing violent look at U.S. efforts to control the Mexican cartels and eliminate illicit drug trafficking inside the USA and along the Mexican border. Emily Blunt plays Kate, a dedicated, very skilled FBI agent who has been selected to work with CIA agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and the mysterious Alehandro (Benecio del Toro). Who is he, and why is he a part of the CIA/FBI team?

Sicario We are kept in the dark, but so is Kate. She is told to keep her eyes open and remain vigilant. Things will be explained to her in due course. As the pieces in the puzzle unfold we are brought into the undercover, covert tactics used by the FBI and CIA to find, capture or kill elusive drug lords who are wreaking havoc on both sides of the border. Sicario, Spanish for hit man, is a clue to what is gong on in the film as the agents and Alehandro work together to track down a notorious drug lord hidden away in Mexico. While it is business for the agents, it appears to be personal for del Toro. But why and who is he anyway?

The film reveals the brutality of the drug lords. As “Sicario” begins we see Kate and other FBI agents confront a group of Mexican drug cartel members residing in the states, close to the border. After the bloody shootout that follows, agents make a horrifying discovery. In the walls of the drug, smugglers’ hiding place they find countless dead bodies stuffed insides the walls. The cartel uses all sorts of terrifying ways to retain control over the people in their country who live in constant fear since anyone who gets in their way is killed. Often bodies are hung up in the town or victims are dissolved in acid. While much

violence and cruelty is depicted or alluded to, it is never overly gratuitous, however, the film is not for the feint of heart. Rated R for depictions of violence and language.

Gelson’s to make entertaining memorable.” As the 200 lucky bag holders munched on goodies from Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels to Love Grown Foods MightyFlakes checking out produce and pet food products, others were sampling everything from fresh oysters to freshly squeezed orange juice. Enhancing this appetizing Grand Opening were lavish displays of decorated cakes, and baked goods with shimmering chocolate frosting all fragrancing

the air with a delightful scent. First day shoppers sported delicious smiles; the scene was one of happy faces everywhere. As shoppers waltzed with their carts from aisle to aisle, it was obvious shoppers who don’t even cook found Gelson’s a hit with catering, hand carved sandwiches and take out choices from sushi, salads to delight the eye and palate . Gelson’s is known throughout Southern Californiawith eighteen locations from Calabases to Newport Beach, however this is the first Gelson’s to open in the Coachella Valley. Normal Store hours at their Rancho Miragelocation at the corner of Gerald Ford and Bob Hope are from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days. Making Gelson’s even more popular is their emphasis o healthy food choices, all discussedin their 32-page guide, Jessica’s Healthy Living Guide, authored by Jessica Siegel, Gelson’s Registered Dietitian. Phyllis Eisenberg, who shares her time between Chicago and Palm Desert, pointed out the guide listed “Sources of Sweeteners to Restrict of avoid”, noting that agave, corn syrup and fruit purees were on the

‘restrict or avoid’ list. In Gelson style their customers are directed to their website ( gelsons.com/ table/nn ) for substitutes. Their service deli features nutritious prepares foods ‘by Jessica’, as well. Pets are taken seriously as well. Grace Robbins, headed for the Aisle 4 where pet food and accessories would make any cat purr or pup beg for more. Jim Dunn of Cathedral City was at the service deli planning his next party platter. Joann Horwitz, an original Gelson customer from Westlake Village said “ this Gelson’s is a ten star , the new wonder market in Rancho Mirage, eveything here is pristine, produce out of sight and shelves stocked artistically. Grand Opening shoppers were greeted by singing employees , “Welcome to Gelsons !” “You can tell this Is going to be a happy, delicious and nutritious supermart for our community, they even placed a coupon for Gelson’s Finest Hummus in each gift bag, ” said Ms. Horwitz. And there’s more… As shoppers departed, Sarah Lee presented them with a loaf of fresh sliced Artisan Bread. “Such service, so classy,” commented Ms. Horwitz.

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Good news from PBS. This month the final season (Season 6) of “Downton Abbey” will be available on DVD. You can also own the six-part Civil War drama “Mercy Street” from executive producer Ridley Scott. On February 16, “Labyrinth of Lies” debuts on Blu-ray and DVD. It is Germany’s Academy Award entry for Best Foreign Language Film.

Gelsons celebrates a grand opening in Rancho Mirage

Grace Robbins, Phyllis Eisenberg, Iris Smotrich and Linda Thomas. Photo by Pat Krause By Pam Price Gelson’s a well known and respected Southern California supermarket business open it’s doors in Rancho Mirage at 36-101 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage on January 28th . Enticing shoppers to the event were commemorative gift bags packed with samples of Gelson’s products plus a $25 gift certificate designated to the first 200 shoppers. The bags were designed with images of Rancho Mirage making this the perfect take away gift.

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The ribbon cutting took place at 9:15 AM with Gelson’s executives and Rancho Mirage officials all smiles. Rob McDougall, President and CEO presided as Gelson’s fans; many familiar with the Brand had fond memories of shopping at Gelson’s in Westlake Village. Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Tarzana. “Memories of Gelsons remind me of good times,” said local author Grace Robbins, from birthday parties to holiday parties, over the years. Our friends and family could always depend on

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Steuben Glass to coincide with Asian summit

Diane Deshong, Jeff Baum, Janice Lyle and Frank Lopez. Photo by Pat Krause.

By Pamela Price The official opening of Asian Artists in Crystal: Steuben Glass at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage, CA on January 28th revealed the epitome of cultural diplomacy. The exhibit, comprised of 36 glass objects created by Steuben and engraved with intricate designs submitted by artists from 16 countries, was purchased by Walter and Leonore Annenberg in 1971 for their Rancho Mirage residence. Until now this was the only venue

where this historically could be seen. However now through May 28th, 2017 the collection be on view at the Sunnylands Center, Thursday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm, with admission free. The Sunnylands exhibition was planned for 2016 to mark the 60th anniversary of the original exhibit that took place at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. in 1956 said Janice Lyle, director of Sunnylands Center and Gardens, adding that “the exhibition also coincides with the 50th anniversary of

Frank Lopez and Anne Rowe. Photo by Pat Krause. the Annenberg’s historic residence, but more importantly it focuses on the use of art and culture for diplomatic purposes, something the Annenberg’s promoted throughout their lives together.” Leonore Annenberg was one of the founders of the Foundation for Art in Embassies Program (FAPE) which provided permanent works of American art to embassies throughout the world. “What better way to introduce art than through our Ambassadors worldwide,” said

Joan Agajanian Quinn, a former California Arts Council member. She has been involved with this unique program for nearly two decades. The Steuben Glass Collection coincides with President Barack Obama’s Summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at Sunnylands Feb. 15 and 16. This perfectly timed exhibition of Steuben Glass will be viewed with five of the ten ASEAN nations represented in the collection in attendance.

These countries are Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Burma. The Rancho Mirage Public Library shared in this cultural event when glass scholar William Warmus spoke here on January 28th as part of the Sunnylands Series. Sunnylands is located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. Pamela Price is a Cathedral City Public Arts Commissioner

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President Clinton held his 5th annual Health Matters Initiative

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Former President Bill Clinton held his 5th annual Clinton Health Matters Initiative Summit on Jan 24th and 25th. Tenet Health Care was the title sponsor for the event. 450 Leaders in health care from all over the United States filled the room to listen to speakers on the subject of health care in all areas of expertise. On Sunday the 24th, Chelsea Clinton was to hold a day of action at LaQuinta High School but could not make it to the Desert to participate in that event or the Summit as she was not able to make a flight because of the massive storm on the East Coast. The event continued with a community garden and healthy meals prepared by Joslyn Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. President Clinton held a Town Hall gathering on Sunday night to discuss Technology and its effects on the future of health care. U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy spoke and introduced President Clinton to the audience. Young Anya Pogharian was introduced as an inventor for a portable Dialysis machine she built for $500 and other machines cost $30,000. Technology was the main topic of the night. All events were held at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa. Mondays Summit started with a morning workout before the dialog on stage moderated by President Clinton. Conversations www.desertstarweekly.com

President Bill Clinton. Photo by Pat Krause included such topics and drugs, suicides, gaps in limited health to everyone, mental health. Community involvement, Technology, and research. The need for mental health facilities and doctor involvement was key to help stop suicides, drugs and criminal activities because of drugs. Many solutions to problems were discussed and presented by each of the panelists in their field of expertise. A luncheon with President Clinton was held with many local people attending to discuss healthy aging in the community. Abby Waumbach, Gold Medal Olympian, took the stage with Donna Scalala, who hosted the talk about young men and women and the need for exercise and sports commitment that sometimes starts in the home and continues in the schools, where

the focus on sports is lacking. Tim Finchem from the PGA Tour spoke about the strides the PGA tour has made on health and the money the tour has raised for programs for healthy living. One panelist spoke about how there is so little chance for those in proverty level situations to get fruits and vegetables, key to health. Others spoke about how some had to travel a long distance to receive health care in remote areas and the Indian reservations. Health is a global issue and needs to be addressed and solutions found. These summits are so healthful to local communities to show what a city or state can do to create healthy living and promote better practices by the people in their cities. Technology is the new February 3, 2016

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Participant,David Brinkman and Speaker, Mayor Linda Evans. Photo by Pat Krause normal to find cures for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and so many other diseases. Changes in diets help stop diabetes in all ages thru education of

foods and obesity. The need and responsibility to help make changes in life styles is thru our leaders in health care.

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 4th Annual Beamer Awards Gala was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Rancho Mirage on January 30th. This fundraiser praised the Betty Ford Center Children’s Program. The Hazelton Betty Ford Foundation presented its “Beamer Lights Up Gala”. Several hundred people gathered in the area for a cocktail reception prior to a sit down dinner and entertainment by none other than comedian “Howie Mandel”. Mandel, a judge on Americas Got Talent TV show is amazingly funny. Patrick Evans was Emcee again this year and he introduced a video showing a huge supporter of the Betty Ford Foundation, Lois Horvitz, who passed away last year and was the creator of Beamer, the Children’s Programs and their Website. Lois was a major loss and the video showed her holding her brainchild, Beamer. The Beamer is instrumental in helping children with their feelings whose lives are in turmoil because of addiction

CEO, Mark Mishek, Jim Steinhagen VP West Region and Vaden Bales- Susans Husband. Photo by Pat Krause in their families. The Beamer is a light bulb character that changes color for each emotion children feel. The programs help children get their lives back on track with the support they need and no family is turned away because of financial difficulties. The Honoree of the night was Susan Ford Bales, Betty Ford’s daughter. When First Lady Betty Ford passed away, it was up to Susan to take over for her mother. Susan took over the torch and the center never skipped a

beat in its programs. Susan was deeply grateful for this award and was sure her Mother was looking down was so pleased. Susan said that her mother’s time after the White House was the most remarkable legacy. Bettys love for children brought hope to hundreds of families living with addiction. The ultimate entertainer, Howie Mandel, had the audience laughing out loud during most of his performance. He used his Germaphobic disease in such

Co-chair Madeline Redstone, Susan Ford-Bales-honoree, Helene Galen. Photo by Pat Krause an amusing tale that it was just “more than funny”. Mandel said he never carries money and couldn’t find a quarter when he needed one. Then he went into doctor’s visits where he talked about the prostate exam and what they were looking for. Mandel asked a doctor in the audience what they were looking for and the doctor said a quarter, which again brought a round of laughter and applause. Mandel

then went to women and their wardrobe and how they differ from men. His finale was a video where he became an employee at a hair salon and he washed peoples hair that again brought out loud laughter from the guests. After the video Howie became serious when he said he was proud to be a part of the night and the Center did amazing work with families and addiction.

Women Who Rule

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Women Who Rule Luncheon honored Women who make a difference in Greater Palm Springs and surrounding cities. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino on Friday January 29th. Women Leaders Forum, WLF, sponsored this 4th annual luncheon to honor 5 remarkable women who demonstrate a

dedication to leadership in their careers and their communities. Over 300 guests arrived to a cocktail reception that held 15 tables of silent auction items that run the gamut of everything a woman could want, from facials, spas, jewelry, clothes, dinners, hotel accommodations and trips. Judy Vossler and Lisa Vossler-Smith are the first mother daughter honorees. They were both given the Desert Visionary Award. Judy spoke first and told a few tales of Lisa growing up and how proud she is of the women she has become. She spoke of her love for the community. Lisa then spoke and said how she was so proud of her mother too and how her mother had instilled in her a great work ethic and how to be so useful and responsible. Madeline Redstone was given the Community Leadership Award by WLF founder Mary Roche. Roche spoke about Redstone and her life before retiring and after as she serves on many boards and is continually giving back to the community. D r. S u s a n M u r p h y,

PH.D.,R.N. was given the award of Excellence in Education by Helene Galen. Galen spoke about this amazing woman who writes, lectures, does consulting work and works with non-profits. Murphy said she was so thrilled to get this award and it meant so much to her. The WLF Inspiration Award went to Carolyn Caldwell, President and CEO of Desert Regional Medical Center. Lauren Del Sarto, Chairperson, presented this award and spoke about the leadership of Caldwell in the medical field. WLF President Deborah Tryon introduced a lot of the honorees. 10 recipients of scholarships from WLF all came on stage to announce their plans after graduation and where they are going to college. WLF, mentors young women and provides scholarship monies for further education. WLF mission is to empower and develop young women leaders of all backgrounds and ages. WLF has raised over $350,000 for college scholars since its start in 2001.

Hopkins had scoring receptions. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce caught two scoring passes for Team Rice. Miami’s Jarvis Landry also had a touchdown catch, and Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin ran for a score. This was the 35th time since 1980 the All-Star game had been played at the Aloha Stadium, with a sell-out crowd of 50,000 on hand to watch proceedings. While established names like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning

were absent, rising stars like Wilson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Julio Jones gave the event a much-needed shot in the arm. Historically the All-Star game has been seen as the Super Bowl’s poor relation, but this year’s game was played with much higher intensity than is usually the case. W ilson, who led the Seahawks to the Divisional game in the play-offs where Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated them,

says the event is still an important one in the NFL calendar. “Playing in the Pro Bowl is a special thing because to be able to see all the amazing players across the league, who are the best players in the world, and to be able to play on one field together is a really, really cool thing,” he said.

Lisa Vossler-Smith, Judy Vossler, Madeline Redstone, Carolyn Caldwell, Dr. Susan Murphy. Photo by Pat Krause

Deborah Tryon, Mary Roche and Lauren Del Sarto. Photo by Pat Krause

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Box Office Top 20: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ dethrones ‘Revenant’

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Kung Fu Panda 3” punched “The Revenant” back to its second place spot over the weekend. The animated sequel brought in a robust $41.3 million - which is a franchise low, but nonetheless, a healthy showing in a generally slow time of the year at the box office. “Kung Fu Panda 3” will also have animated family film territory to itself until “Zootopia” opens in March. In second place, “The Revenant” added $12.8 million to its total, and in third place, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” earned $11.1 million. Other new openers were not so lucky. Disney’s live-action Coast Guard adventure pic “The Finest Hours” opened in fourth place with $10.3 million, while the parody film “Fifty Shades of

Black” debuted in tenth place with a mere $5.9 million. The saddest of the bunch, though, was the beleaguered Natalie Portman-led Western “Jane Got a Gun” which opened to a measly $835,572 from 1,210 locations. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Rentrak: 1. “Kung Fu Panda 3,” 20th Century Fox, $41,282,042, 3,955 locations, $10,438 average, $41,282,042, 1 week. 2. “The Revenant,” 20th Century Fox, $12,779,530, 3,330 locations, $3,838 average, $138,550,898, 6 weeks. 3. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Disney, $11,116,684,

2,556 locations, $4,349 average, $895,760,846, 7 weeks. 4. “The Finest Hours,” Disney, $10,288,932, 3,143 locations, $3,274 average, $10,288,932, 1 week. 5. “Ride Along 2,” Universal, $8,426,610, 2,412 locations, $3,494 average, $70,856,300, 3 weeks. 6. “Dirty Grandpa,” Lionsgate, $7,591,049, 2,912 locations, $2,607 average, $22,837,059, 2 weeks. 7 . “ T h e B o y, ” S T X Entertainment, $7,551,388, 2,671 locations, $2,827 average, $21,185,304, 2 weeks. 8. “The 5th Wave,” Sony, $7,142,826, 2,908 locations, $2,456 average, $20,330,975, 2 weeks. 9. “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi,” Paramount, $6,274,244, 2,803

locations, $2,238 average, $42,848,089, 3 weeks. 10. “Fifty Shades Of Black,” Open Road, $5,900,528, 2,075 locations, $2,844 average, $5,900,528, 1 week. 11. “The Big Short,” Paramount, $3,063,220, 983 locations, $3,116 average, $60,963,697, 8 weeks. 12. “Daddy’s Home,” Paramount, $3,056,042, 1,718 locations, $1,779 average, $143,036,385, 6 weeks. 13. “MET Opera: Turandot (2016),” Fathom Events, $2,500,000, 900 locations, $2,778 average, $2,500,000, 1 week. 1 4 . “ B ro o k l y n , ” F o x Searchlight, $1,761,149, 748 locations, $2,354 average, $30,432,320, 13 weeks. 15. “Room,” A24 Films, $1,236,878, 795 locations,

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MUSIC Reissues, retrospectives conjure up masterworks anew BY ROBERT KINSLER

The burgeoning effort to reissue under-the-radar lost classics has allowed listeners to discover a wide range of seminal albums in recent years. This year has already seen a slew of notable reissues, including essential titles from Game Theory and singersongwriter JD Souther, as well as a collection honoring songwriter Rod McKuen and an exclusive 1959 live recording featuring Wes Montgomery. Artist: Game Theory Title: Lolita Nation (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: R.E.M., Spoon, the Zombies’ “Odessey and Oracle” Tell me more: Few albums thrive on their diversity with the joyful attack displayed across Game Theory’s 1987 groundbreaking “Lolita Nation,” now released via a remastered and greatly expanded reissue. There isn’t a wasted moment across the reissue, which includes the original Mitch Easter-produced 27-track disc and 21 bonus tracks. This writer’s favorites songs from the

original “Lolita Nation” include the heavy melodic psychedelic effort “Dripping With Looks,” the baroque power-pop nugget “We Love You Carol and Alison,” affecting ballad “Nothing New” and haunting punchy rocker “Last Day That We’re Young.” The bonus material includes Game Theory covering material from the Hollies (a rollicking “Carrie Ann”), the Smiths (a desolatedrenched “These Things Take Time”), David Bowie (Scott Miller tackling “Drive-In Saturday” solo) and more. Information: omnivorerecordings.com.

Artist: JD Souther Title: John David Souther (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Gram Parsons, The Eagles, Jackson Browne Tell me more: While JD Souther is well known as the writer of a number of hits for both the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, his own discography has not yielded the attention it deserves. His 1971 debut, “John David Souther,” has just been reissued as an expanded edition and

shines a welcome light on the co-writer of iconic hits including “New Kid in Town,” “Best of My Love” and “Heartache Tonight.” Fans of the Eagles’ early sound will fill right at home here, with Souther’s 10 original songs including heartfelt ballads (“Jesus in 3/4 Time,” “Kite Woman,” “It’s the Same”) and breezy country rockers (“The Fast One,” “How Long”). Bonus tracks on “John David Souther” include alternate versions and demo recordings of many of the album’s songs. The good news is that several of Souther’s subsequent solo efforts are set for release in the near future. Information: omnivorerecordings.com.

Artist: Wes Montgomery Title: One Night In Indy (Resonance Records) You might like if you enjoy: Wes Montgomery, the Eddie Higgins Trio Tell me more: Anytime the world gets to hear previouslyunreleased recordings featuring the late jazz guitar great Wes Montgomery, there is reason to celebrate. A newly released

never-before-released recording of Montgomery (who died at the age of 45 in 1968) playing with jazz pianist Eddie Higgins in January 1959 is wonderful, having been mastered from a 7-inch tape reel and now available as “One Night In Indy.” The only known performance recording featuring Montgomery and Higgins playing together, the disc features the two icons playing at the Indianapolis Jazz Club, and comes in at more than 40 minutes. Despite the age of the recordings, the quality is fantastic and there is a clarity where the nuance of the musicians’ approach shines through fully across the six-track set. Information: resonancerecords.org.

found the Oakland, California native finding success in an uncharted world that included literature (60 million books of his poetry have been sold), copenning hit singles with Jacques Brel and even finding success as a serious composer of symphonic works. McKuen passed away at the age of 81 in early 2015, and a serious examination of his wideranging career is in order. Varese Sarabande has just released “Reflections: The Greatest Songs of Rod McKuen,” a wonderful collection featuring two dozen of the songwriter’s most enduring songs. Selections include material he wrote for soundtracks (“Jean” from “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” “I’ll Catch the Sun” from the film “Joanna” and the title song from “A Boy Named Artist: Rod McKuen Charlie Brown” among others), Title: Reflections: The as well as songs blending pop, Greatest Songs of Rod rock and other popular styles McKuen (Varese Sarabande) (including his best-known songs You might like if you enjoy: “The World I Used to Know,” Paul Williams, Rod McKuen “Rock Gently,” “Soldiers Who Tell me more: Singer- Want to be Heroes” and “Love’s songwriter-poet Rod McKuen Been Good To Me”). Information: carved out a long career that varesesarabande.com. defied convention, but ultimately

Former DA says Bill Cosby is shielded from prosecution By Maryclaire Dale NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The former district attorney who declined a decade ago to bring sex-crime charges against Bill Cosby testified Tuesday that his decision binds his successors and forever closes the door on prosecuting the comedian. Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor took the stand as part of a bid by Cosby’s lawyers to get the case against the TV star thrown out because of what they say is a non-prosecution agreement from Castor. The current district attorney has said there is no record of any such agreement. Cosby, 78, was arrested and charged in December with drugging and violating former Temple University athletic department employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004. He could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Castor said Tuesday that he believed Constand was violated but that proving it would have been problematic because of serious flaws in the case, and so he declined to bring charges in 2005. He said that he made the decision as a representative of the state - as “the sovereign,” as he put it, over and over - and that it would last in perpetuity. “For all time, yes,” Castor said when pressed. And he suggested that Cosby and his lawyer at the time had the same understanding, because Cosby later agreed to testify without invoking his Fifth Amendment right against selfincrimination in a lawsuit brought against him by Constand. “Cosby would’ve had to have been nuts to say those things if there was any chance he could’ve been prosecuted,” Castor said, referring to the damaging testimony unsealed last summer.

Castor said he hoped, correctly, at the time that the decision not to prosecute would free the comedian to testify in the lawsuit and help Constand win damages. She eventually settled for an undisclosed amount. The former DA said he “wanted there to be some measure of justice” for Constand, explaining, “I thought making Mr. Cosby pay money was the best I was going to be able to set the stage for.” He added: “I was hopeful that I had made Ms. Constand a millionaire.” He said he relayed word to Cosby’s then-attorney, Walter Phillips, that Cosby would not be charged. However, Castor said the two lawyers did not have an actual agreement that Cosby would testify in exchange for not being prosecuted. Phillips has since died. Kevin Steele, the newly elected DA who is pursuing the case, has said Cosby would need February 3, 2016

an immunity agreement in writing to get the case thrown out. He has said he has no evidence one exists. It was not immediately clear when Common Pleas Judge Steven T. O’Neill would rule. While Castor was called as witness by Cosby’s side, the former DA said he is rooting for the prosecution. “I’m not on your team here,” Castor told Cosby lawyer Brian McMonagle. “I want them to win.” In a barrage of allegations that have destroyed Cosby’s image as America’s Dad, dozens of women have accused the former TV star of drugging and sexually assaulting them since the 1960s. But this is the only case in which he has been charged. The unsealing of the testimony from Constand’s lawsuit prompted Castor’s successors to reopen the case and ultimately charge Cosby. Cosby admitted in the deposition that he had affairs with

young models and actresses, that he obtained quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with and that he gave Constand three pills at his home. He said he reached into her pants but insisted it was consensual. Anne Poulin, a law professor at Villanova University, said the defense has a high bar to meet to get the case thrown out early on. But “if they can win without this ever going to trial, then they’ve done their client a big service.” In related news, a Los Angeles judge ordered Cosby to attend another deposition in a lawsuit filed by a woman who says the comic forced her to perform a sex act on him at the Playboy Mansion around 1974, when she was 15. Also Tuesday, model Chloe Goins dropped a lawsuit accusing Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her at the Playboy Mansion in 2008. Goins gave no explanation. Source: KMIR/AP www.desertstarweekly.com

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MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of the Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) will hold public hearings to consider recommended adjustments to MSWD’s water rate structure (“billing tiers”), water service fixed charges, water “flow” charges, sewer service rates and charges, and to establish a drought surcharge. If approved, the proposed rate adjustments will be implemented as follows: March 1, 2016 (year 1), January 1, 2017 (year 2), January 1, 2018 (year 3), January 1, 2019 (year 4), and January 1, 2020 (year 5) in accordance with the tables herein. The Board will make its decision following the public hearing to be held: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the MSWD Administrative Offices 66-575 2nd Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA. (Please use the First Street entrance at the rear of the building.) MSWD is dedicated to providing reliable water and sewer service to its customers at rates that can not exceed the cost of service. MSWD caused to be prepared a study by Willdan Financial Services, an independent financial consulting firm, entitled “Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study”, dated December 9, 2015 (the “Study”). The results of the Study indicate a need to adjust water and sewer service rates and charges to provide revenues sufficient to fund the ongoing operating and capital costs including: maintenance, administration, debt service, Chromium-6 (Hexavalent Chromium) regulatory compliance, compliance with California’s drought regulations and orders, and revenue losses due to conservation. The proposed action satisfies the requirements of California Water Code section 31007 and meets the financial requirements and goals set forth by MSWD for the water and sewer utilities. Additionally, under the State Water Resources Control Board Conservation Order for Mission Springs Water District, Dated August 31, 2015, Section 2(A), the District shall: “Diligently complete its in-progress rate study, with the goal of implementing a rate structure that encourages conservation as well as discouraging waste or overuse. The new rate structure shall be implemented as soon as possible under the requirements of Prop 218, but no later than January 1, 2016.” (This has since been amended to March 21, 2016.) The Proposed Rate Action for Current Customers is as Follows Proposed Drought Surcharge: $0.05 per billing unit With Governor Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWCRB) was charged with mandating water restrictions for all California water purveyors. The SWRCB adopted statewide mandates on May 6, 2015, requiring agencies to increase conservation efforts. The mandate requires MSWD and its customers to reduce per-capita water use by 28%. In response to California’s historical drought, and in compliance with the SWRCB Conservation Order, MSWD is adopting a temporary per-billing unit drought surcharge of $0.05 per billing unit (CCF ) for all customer classes. This surcharge is designed to fund increased conservation education and outreach as long as the Governor’s Executive Order is in force If approved, the new rates and the drought surcharge will take effect March 1, 2016. Proposed Fixed Monthly Meter Charges: These fixed monthly charges are determined by the size of the water meter serving a property, or, for multi-family accounts, the number of units, and are calculated to recover a portion of the District’s fixed costs.

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Proposed Water Flow Charges for Single-Family Residential Customers: Single Family Residential Water Flow Charges reflect a change from the existing three-tiered rate structure to a two-tiered rate structure that imposes higher rates as water use increases based on a monthly usage per one hundred cubic feet (CCF).

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Board proposes to adopt the appropriate resolutions that institute the charges as outlined above. All members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing and have an opportunity to speak, if so desired. Verbal comments alone do not qualify as a formal protest, however. Under California State Law, all property owners and customers of record may submit a written protest to the proposed rate changes. No more than one protest per parcel is permitted. All written protests will be verified. An acceptable protest letter must contain the following: • Assessor’s ID (parcel number) • Name and signature of person lodging the protest (property owner or authorized representative) • Address of property affected by the proposed rate action • A statement that you are protesting the proposed rate action and element of rate action being protested, i.e. water charge, fixed fee, sewer charge, or all elements being proposed. You may also appear at the public hearing at the date and time specified hereinabove. Protests must specify the rate or charge being protested and must include: your name, parcel number and/or service address, and your signature. Protests submitted by email or other electronic means do not count as formal written protests. All written protests must be received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. Protests can be mailed or delivered to: Secretary of the Board Mission Springs Water District 66575 Second Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-3711 For more information, please go to www.mswdrates.com or call the rate hotline: (760) 329-6448 x 111 Published: The Desert Sun—1/31, 2/7, 2/14, and Desert Star Weekly—2/3, 2/10 DSW16-1024 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following units will be offered for sale by publication to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on Feb 11th 2016 9AM. Location: Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Terms: CASH ONLY. __Desert Self Storage___reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction. Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond#:FS863-20-14. The following units are scheduled for auction: NAME UNIT# DESCRIPTION LUGAUER, MAX B079 Household CODERA, MARIANNE B117 Household MARTIN, LIZ B28B Household CROUCH, SCOTT C150 Household ARMENTA, DENISE B129 Household CROUCH, SCOTT A042 Household EVANS, CHARLIE 3004 Household BOLTON, RUTH E143 Household GALINDO, MARICRUZ C046 Household LENTIN, TIA E053 Household TORRES, MARION B119 Household BRITO, EDGAR C101 Household MARTINEZ, MOLLIE B67D Household BOLTON, RUTH A045 Household ORTEGA, SAMUEL D061 Household MOSES, JANE A044 Household PENNELL, BARRY E024 Household ORGEGA, SAMUEL C183 Household FREDRICK, KELLY B26B Household POWERS, PAULA E087 Household DELGADILLO, JOHN C171 Household Please Print: January 27th 2016 and February 3rd 2016. DSW16-1023 NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH VAN WIELINGEN CASE NO. INP1600048 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIZABETH VAN WIELINGEN. AN ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MAC VAN WIELINGEN in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MAC VAN WIELINGEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE ANCILLARY PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE ANCILLARY PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/10/16 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 OASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner DENNIS M. SUPANICH AIKENHEAD, CIPES & SUPANICH 12121 WILSHIRE BLVD #510 LOS ANGELES CA 90025-1176 2/3, 2/5, 2/10/16 CNS-2840453# DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB FEB 3, 5, 10, 2016. DSW16-1031

Proposed Water Flow Charges for Multi-Family Residential Customers: Multi-Family Residential Water Flow Charges reflect a change from the existing three-tiered rate structure to a two-tiered rate structure, each tier multiplied by the number of dwelling units. The tiers impose higher rates as the level of water use increases based on a monthly usage per one hundred cubic feet (CCF). (E.g. a SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. BC ten-unit complex will receive 83 billing units in tier 561963 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso al Demanone (8.3 times 10 dwelling units.) dado): THOMPSON HOLDINGS, INC. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Rob Investments LLC a California Limited Liability Company, & Amapola Investments LLC A Delaware limited lia. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you Proposed Water Flow Charges for Non-Residential without your being heard unless you respond within Customers: Non-Residential Water Flow Charges 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 reflect a uniform rate structure with usage based CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal on a monthly usage per one hundred cubic feet papers are served on you to file a written response at (CCF). Proposed Water Flow Charges for Irrigation this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A Customers: Irrigation Water Flow Charges reflect a letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written rate structure based on a monthly usage per one response must be in proper legal form if you want hundred cubic feet (CCF) for customers who utilize the court to hear your case. There may be a court potable water for irrigation purposes on a separate form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the irrigation meter. California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may MSWD also proposes to implement sewer service lose the case by default, and your wages, money, rate adjustments. A description of sewer service and property may be taken without further warning rates and charges is explained below: Proposed from the court. There are other legal requirements. Sewer Rates for Single-Family Residential Custom- You may want to call an attorney right away. If you ers: Single-Family Residential Sewer Rates reflect do not know an attorney, you may want to call an a fixed monthly charge calculated to recover the attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an cost of providing sewer service. Proposed Sewer attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services Rates for Multi-Family Residential Customers: Multi- from a nonprofit legal services program. You can Family Residential Sewer Rates reflect a fixed per- locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal unit monthly charge calculated to recover the cost Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the of providing sewer service. Proposed Sewer Rates California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. for Non-Residential Customers: Non-residential courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your sewer rates reflect a uniform rate structure with rates local court or county bar association. NOTE: The determined by customer class and usage based court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on monthly water usage per one hundred cubic on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 feet (CCF). Commercial customers’ sewer rates or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid are based on strength of wastewater generated by before the court will dismiss the case.AVISO! Lo han businesses within specific categories. The exact demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la dollar amount of the proposed increase depends corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su on the category of the business. If the proposed version. Lea las informacion continuacion. Tiene rate changes are approved by the MSWD Board of 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que entreguen Directors, all sewer service used by customers will esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta pro escrito en esta corte y hacer que se be billed at the rates set forth in the table below: entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para The Public Hearing At the hearings, the MSWD su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios

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de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado immediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): MOST COURTHOUSE 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LAW OFFICES OF JUSTIN RODRIGUEZ 106 ½ JUDGE AISO STREET #412, LOS ANGELES, CA. 213, 2808908. Date (Fecha):OCTOBER 24, 2014 Clerk, by (Secretario):, Deputy (Adjunto). PUBLISH January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2016. DSW16-1025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: RIC 1600390 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: KATHRYN A FUGETT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KATHRYN ANN FUGETT to Proposed Name: KATHRYN ANN BLANCHETTE. 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: February 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department 2. Address: 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Riverside. 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: January 13, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1010

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Clerk of Riverside County on December 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514375 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA4RENT (1) COACHELLA4RENT.COM 78115 CALLE ESTADO, SUITE #203, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOSE DOLORES ESPNOZA JR 78115 CALLE ESTADO, SUITE 203, 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. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOSE DOLORES ESPINOZA JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600540 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COCO RELAXATIONS 1299 GALLERIA AT TYLER STE 2124, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 824 TANGERINE ST. CORONA, CA 92879. Full name of registrant: YING- -WANG 824 TANGERINE ST., CORONA, CA 92879. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/13/2016. 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: ANN TASKETT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600465 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 January 20, 27, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1020 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VALENZ CONSTRUCTION GROUP FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 72711 RAMON RD ST 3, THOUSAND PALMS, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING CA 92276. Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO BUSINESS AS:GINA LYNELL SMITH-INTERIOR BOX 222 THOUSAND, PALM 92276. Full name DESIGNS 77711 FLORA ROAD #307, PALM of registrant: MARIO GONZALEZ VALENZUELA DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name 29055 DESERT MOON DR, THOUSAND PALMS, of registrant: GINA LYNELL SMITH 77711 FLORA CA 92276 . Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. ROAD #307, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business Registrant has not yet begun to transact business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. yet begun to transact business under the fictitious I declare that all the information in this statement business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares information in this statement is true and correct. (A as true, information which he or she knows to registrant, who declares as true, information which be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIO he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). GONZALEZ VALENZUELA. This statement was Signed: GINA LYNELL SMITH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 26, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600985 NOTICE — Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600434 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOAUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub Pub February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. DSW16-1034 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TIP OF MY TONG (1) TIPOFMYTONG 5800 HAMNER AVE, SPACE 335, MIRA LOMA, CA 91752. Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO BOX 9893, BREA, CA 92822. Full name of registrant: MICHELLE ANN STEPHENS 5800 HAMNER AVE, SPACE 335, MIRA LOMA, CA 91752. 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: MICHELLE ANN STEPHENS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 19, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600645 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 January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2016. DSW16-1028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BOHEMIAN ROUGE 1361 E. PADUA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262 Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JORIE ANN LODES 1361 E. PADUA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. 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: JORIE ANN LODES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 20, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600749 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 January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2016. DSW16-1027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GREGS POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR 43400 PEAR STREET, HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO BOX 4703, PALM DESERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: GREGORY BYRON JUTOVSKY 43400 PEAR STREET, HEMET, CA 92544. 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: GREGORY BYRON JUTOVSKY. This statement was filed with the County

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SKY DENTAL LAB 30877 DATE PALM DR., CATHEDRAL, CA 92234. Riverside County. Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 2695, INDIO CA 92202 Full name of registrant: MELVIN- -DIAZ 83608 LAPIS DR, 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: MELVIN DIAZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 12, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-20512675 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 November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2015. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW12-5268

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TASKETT REAL ESTATE 35688 CATHEDRAL CYN DR #113, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANN-TASKETT 35200 CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE #131, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on October 1, 2015. 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: ANN TASKETT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600410 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1018

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the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on January 14, 2016 File No. R-201402289 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:PRO CONTRACTORS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PRO CONTRACTORS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ LARIO, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600553 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE D #422, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE A DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HEATHER A COLADONATO, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600470 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1012 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) KHOOL POOL 1414 N. PALM CANYON DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): 1414 NPC, LLC 860 N. PRESCOTT, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 04/09/2014. 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: VICCI FRENCH LIPPMAN, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, Peter Aldana-AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. I-201400933 Pub February 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016 DSW16-1007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:KONA ICE PALM SPRINGS 1478 N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 3095 N CYPRESS RD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262. Full name of registrant: BURACHATR- -AKKARAPORN 3095 N CYPRESS RD PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA. 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: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600456 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:SUNNY DUNES ANTIQUES MALL 507 E SUNNY DUNES, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 2950 N SUNNYVIEW DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS 2950 N SUNNYVIEW DR PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. 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: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514078 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 January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016. DSW16-1004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CLOUD NINE LIMOUSINE 65482 BURROWING OWL CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAN FRANKLIN DAVIDSON 65482 BURROWING OWL CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DAN FRANKLIN DAVIDSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 4, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600044 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 January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016. 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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s)PRO WALL FINISHERS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s):ANTONIO- -RODRIGUEZ LARIOS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 09/08/2014. 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: ANTONIO APN: 667-260-021 T.S. No.: 2016216946 NOTICE RODRIGUEZ LARIOS This statement was filed with OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Under a Notice of Delinquent

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Assessment Lien YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5740) DATED March 30, 2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY, LLC as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien (“Lien”), recorded on March 30, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0126638 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and further pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on August 14, 2015, as Instrument No. 2015-0362862 in said County, and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5700 and 5710 and that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“Declaration”) recorded on January 19, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0046414. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, on February 25, 2016 at 3:00PM, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States of America or cashier’s check made payable to the Creditor Association, Alterra Assessment Recovery, LLC, At: AT THE FRONT STEPS OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CALIFORNIA 92882. all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as: Lot 51 of tract no. 32030-1, as shown by map on file in book 404 pages 67 through 75 of maps, records of Riverside County, California. As further described. The record owner(s) of which is/are John Paul Valdez, a single man (“Owner”). Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 62691 South Starcross Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, APN: 667-260-021. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Skyborne Community Association ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY, LLC c/o Trustee’s Assistance Corporation 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400, Orange, CA 92868 (888) 988-6736 salestrack.tdsf.com The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $10,534.30. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase the figure referenced above prior to the sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy’ the unpaid balance currently due & owing under the aforesaid Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650 and the Declaration, in addition to fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. Alterra Assessment Recovery, LLC is acting in the function as a debt collector, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Property is being sold subject to a right of redemption created by Civil Code Section 5715(b): “A non-judicial foreclosure by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” OFFICE VISITS ARE BY APOINTMENT ONLY, NO WALK INS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. PLEASE CALL ALTERRA ASSESSMENT RECOVERY AT (888) 818-5949. Date: January 28, 2016 Skyborne Community Association a California Corporation By: STEVE J. TINNELLY, Esq., as Trustee, Attorney and Authorized Representative for SKYBORNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, TAC#988044 PUB: 2-3-16, 2-10-16, 2-17-16. DSW16-1037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息要 참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED January 13, 2015 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 10, 2016 at 10:00 am, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Rcreation Corporation(“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on January 13, 2015, as File/Page No. 2015-0013137 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on April 28, 2015, as File/ Page No. 2015-0172392 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street, Suite 202, Palm Desert, California, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: LOT 125 OF TRACT NO. 17413-1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1989, IN BOOK 207, AT PAGES 9 TO 21, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, CALIFORNIA, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 25 Plaza Valenza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, ,the record owner of which is Darna M. Poole, (“Owner”) Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street, Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/ or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $13,721.23. 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

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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 visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfofor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-01089-1. 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: January_____,2016 Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation By: _John P. Starrs, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent forTuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation Pub February 3 10, 17, 2016. DSW16-1033 TSG No.: 8594988 TS No.: CA1500271474 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 6000304310 APN: 656-031-023-0 Property Address: 14777 PALM DR 70 DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/23/2007. 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. On 02/23/2016 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/29/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0552734, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: SANDRA LAUDERDALE, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 656-031-023-0 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14777 PALM DR 70, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $154,022.97. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500271474 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0270781 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/03/2016, 02/10/2016, 02/17/2016. DSW16-1032 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15687889-BF Order No.: 150249610-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NANCY HOBAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0522863 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 2/24/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, in the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $260,849.97 The purported property

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address is: 12755 AVENIDA ALTA LOMA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 644-062-015-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-687889-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-687889-BF IDSPub #0100797 2/3/2016 2/10/2016 2/17/2016. DSW16-1030 APN: 684-531-034-0 TS No: CA08005759-14-1 TO No: 140076744 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 9, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 29, 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 June 17, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0467292, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MCCARTHY HANGER AND SALLY HANGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION 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: 67 LA CERRA DRIVE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 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 $205,744.82 (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

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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, CA0800575914-1. 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: January 22, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08005759-14-1 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. CA15-000720-2, PUB DATES: 02/03/2016, 02/10/2016, 02/17/2016. DSW16-1029 Trustee Sale No. : 00000005448865 Title Order No.: 150209175 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 048-7890974703-203B NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/28/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/02/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0120989 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHN FREDERICK SMITH, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/24/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32647 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, THOUSAND PALMS, CALIFORNIA 92276 APN#: 693-102-003-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $92,137.10. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one

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mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005448865. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/21/2016 NPP0270734 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/27/2016, 02/03/2016, 02/10/2016. DSW16-1026 T.S. No. 019276-CA APN: 768-310-020-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEPursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/26/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 2/24/2016 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/30/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0295435, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded as Instrument 2013-0586608 and recorded on 12/19/2013. of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ AND FRANCES RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIPWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:53-838 WEST SIENNA CIRCLECOACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $220,827.76If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 019276-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 informa-

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tion is to attend the scheduled sale.FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832CLEAR RECON CORP.4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200San Diego, California 92117. Pub January 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1015 APN: 642-193-023-0 TS No: CA08003280-15-1 TO No: 150237116-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 10, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 22, 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 January 17, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0027186, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by RODNEY G COPELAND, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB 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: 13485 CIELO AZUL WAY, 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 $220,091.48 (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.

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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, CA0800328015-1. 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: January 14, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003280-15-1 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. CA16-000194-1, PUB DATES: 01/27/2016,

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02/03/2016, 02/10/2016. DSW16-1013 APN: 638-091-001-4 TS No: CA08003336-15-1 TO No: 150243081-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 6, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 22, 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 August 14, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0523613, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by CEDRIC KING AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK 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: 9025 CALLE DEL DIABLO, 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 $246,000.89 (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

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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, CA0800333615-1. 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: January 11, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003336-15-1 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. CA16-000134-1, PUB DATES: 1/27/2016, 02/03/2016, 02/10/2016. DSW16-1008

Trump boosts turnout, but not all newcomers vote for him

(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato). Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night rally, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, in West Des Moines, Iowa By Jill Colvin WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Donald Trump’s presence is drawing unprecedented attention to the Republican presidential contest. But after careful consideration, many new Iowa voters turned to his rivals instead. The political newcomer logged a second-place finish in Iowa’s kick-off caucuses, performing far better than anyone could have imagined just seven months ago when he jumped into the race. The Manhattan developer managed to pull in more than 45,000 votes, far more than 2012 caucus winner Rick Santorum, who many view as being more compatible with the state’s conservative electorate. But Trump’s own decision to escalate expectation, coupled by an outmaneuvered ground game, set his supporters up for disappointment. “We’re going to have a tremendous victory,” Trump told voters at his final rally in Cedar Rapids before voting began. “A lot of the news commentators.... they say, ‘Wouldn’t you better off if you just said we want to do well in Iowa?’” he said. “And I said, ‘Not really. I

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mean, I want to be truthful. I’m a truthful person. I want to win Iowa, I don’t want to do well. I want to win.’” The misconception - shared by Trump and much of the media - was that a boost in voter turnout would disproportionately benefit Trump and his rival Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side. The race did attract large numbers of newcomers, with nearly 187,000 voters turning out at caucus sites, where cars were backed up for blocks at some sites and standing-room only at others. But in the end, according to an entrance poll of those arriving at caucus sites conducted by Edison Research for The Associated Press and television networks, many of those newcomers voted for Cruz and Florida’s Marco Rubio. And of the 45 percent of caucus-goers who said they decided who to support in just the final week, 29 percent supported Rubio, 27 percent supported Cruz and just 14 percent supported Trump. Among them was Davenport’s Dwight Reese, 55, who’d been torn between Trump and Cruz when he attended a

Trump rally earlier this week. In the end, he broke for Cruz. “I got kind of caught up in the Trump phenomenon,” said Reese before leaving for his caucus site. He said the fact Trump hasn’t always held conservative positions had given him pause. Cruz, he said, “stands for everything I believe in. I believe I can trust him.” It was that precisely the messaging that dominated anti-Trump ads questioning the billionaire’s conservative credentials in the days before voting began. Also cited by voters was Trump’s decision to skip the final GOP debate before caucus day because of a spat with debate host Fox News. “To skip it was not a good idea,” she Monica Baier, 47, who caucused for Trump and said she was disappointed by the loss. There were also signs that Trump’s secretive and nontraditional operation had been outmaneuvered. While Cruz modeled his campaign after past Iowa winners, visiting all of the state’s 99 counties and courting influential evangelical and conservative leaders, Trump visited less frequently. Instead of working to woo undecided voters one-on-one in coffee shops and diners, Trump stuck to the large rally format that has been the hallmark of his campaign. When reporters were invited to document his first visit to a local Pizza Ranch restaurant, the location was closed to the public. Trump delivered a quick pep talk to dozens of campaign volunteers attending a caucus training session and left without trying a slice. February 3, 2016

In the week leading to the caucuses, there was also a distinct feeling on the ground that his support was cooling. There were empty seats at rallies in Waterloo and Sioux City; audiences were dominated by out-of-state and on-the-fence voters rather than hard-core fans. Voters interviewed at events across the state also frequently reported having received no outreach from the campaign, suggesting the ground game Trump’s team had tried to hype was not as effective as his rivals’. Indeed, among the 36 percent of Iowa caucus-goers who said they were contacted by someone asking them to come out to support their candidate, Cruz had a 31 percent to 23 percent advantage over Trump, the entrance poll showed. Nonetheless, Trump and his supporters are downplaying the impact as they turn their attention to New Hampshire, which voted on Feb. 8. Trump delivered a gracious concession speech at his debate headquarters in West Des Moines Monday night, but was already lashing out at the media and voters by Tuesday afternoon, tweeting that, “The media has not covered my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly. Brought in record voters and got second highest vote total in history!” Trump supporter Karen Riccelli, 60, of Des Moines, said she was disappointed by the loss, but didn’t think it would have lasting impact. “I think his supporters are going to stay with him. This is the first one in the country,” she said. “We’ve got a long ways to go.” Source KMIR/AP

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S.D. Rep Scores Big With Irish Rom/Com

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic The Irish are known for being great storytellers. The bigger the tale the better the story. In America today one of the best practitioners of Irish wit and comedy is the colorful New Yorkborn writer John Patrick Shanley. The Academy Awardwinning screenwriter of “Moon Struck” and the Tony-winning playwright of “Doubt: A Parable”, Shanley, also won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, along with a slew of awards; all for “Doubt”. Toiling for years offBroadway, Shanley has now zoomed to the top tier of much-in-demand playwrights and screenwriters. His latest theatrical effort is the romantic comedy “Outside Mullingar”, which takes place in rural Ireland. Which brings us to the marvelously acted comedy production now onstage in the Lyceum Space at Horton Plaza. Deftly directed by REP Associate Artistic Director. Todd Salovey, “Outside Mullingar”, is both tender and hilarious when performed in that lilting Celtic accent. Shanley’s clever blending of the wit of Oscar Wilde and the whimsy of George Bernard Shaw

in the telling of the charming tale of the courtship of Anthony Reilly (Manny Fernandes) and Rosemary Muldoon (Carla Harting), under the watchful eyes of their parents Aoife Muldoon (Ellen Crawford) and Tony Reilly (Mike Genovese), becomes a comedy gem of a production. The play set in a cattle and sheep farm in the Midlands of Ireland, centers around two farmers, Anthony and Rosemary, who live next to each other. Rosemary has been romantically interested in Anthony all of her life. Anthony, however, is painfully shy, and unaware of Rosemary’s feelings. He doesn’t care for the life of a farmer and his father, Tony, plans to leave the farm to a nephew. But plans in life often change. Anthony (Fernandes) and Rosemary (Harting) are fortysomethings approaching middle age. Their respective parents Aoife, Rosemary’s mother and Tony, Anthony father, are waiting for the miracle of romance and love to finally envelope the ‘youngsters’. When a playwright gives a talented cast of Equity professionals a great script, the collaboration becomes an enjoyable evening at the theatre

for both audience and actors. This comedy gem stars four talented actors who, when they find themselves onstage in a comedy, know exactly what to do. Crawford and Genovese are marvelous as the older pair who have great onstage chemistry and comedy timing in their scenes. One cannot teach timing. Either you have it or you don’t. They have it in spades. Fernandes and Harting (he’s tall, she’s dainty) are a perfect match. The scene when Rosemary finally makes her ‘move’, revealing her longstanding crush on Anthony and his shy, almost squirming

manner when hearing it, is a sublime comedy moment. What follows it is even better. It’s a deliciously crafted play that send out hilarious Irishstyle zingers that hit the mark. However, one doesn’t have to be Irish to appreciate the comedy. It’s universal in its appeal. Director Salovey brings many nice directorial touches to this production. The decision to use a trio of musicians as a way to warm-up the audience with Irish songs is a winner thanks to the talents of Jim Mooney, Alicia Previn, and Richard Tibbits. Also the projection designs to portray the time changes – the action

covers a time period of six years – is nicely done. The creative team led by director Salovey includes Scenic Designer Giulio Perrone, Costume Designer Anastasia Pautova, Lighting/Projection Designer Sherrice Mojgani, and Sound Designer David Scott. This highly entertaining San Diego Rep Theatre comedy production is performed without an intermission. The ninety minute running time at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza just zipps along. “Outside Mullingar” performs through February 14, 2016. Don’t Miss It!

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