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Unlike many other states, California counts votes received up to 17 days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Nov. 3. (Gutzemberg/iStockphoto)

Tips to Make Last-Minute Voting a Breeze

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- With only five days to go, the rush is on to get ballots in, and voting-rights groups have a few tips on

making your vote count.

A few weeks ago, the state mailed ballots to all registered voters.

Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director for California

Common Cause, said there’s still time to mail it back.

“In California, a ballot can get to an elections office up to 17 days after Election Day and still be counted,” Stein explained. “So just because you’re close to Election Day doesn’t mean

Children’s Discovery Museum of The Desert Presents: Boo!Seum

By Desert Star Staff RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – (October/2020) – Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is hosting a Free DriveThru Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween. What would traditionally be CDMOD’s 6th Annual Boo!seum at the Museum extravaganza, will be a Drive-Thru, No Contact event this year.

CDMOD’s Boo!seum Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 31 in the museum’s parking lot, off Gerald Ford Drive in

Rancho Mirage. Treats will include wrapped candy as well as small toys, stickers and other goodies. (No “tricks” expected!) In the parking lot, drivers will be directed to different stations, so kids will get a Trick-or-Treat experience, out passenger windows. Children, and even their adult companions, are encouraged to dress up for the festivities. All participants over 2 years old must wear face coverings*. (*Plastic costume masks are not considered proper face coverings per California State guidelines.)

A limited supply of “Spidey Senses” activity bags will be distributed to the first 200 children that attend the Drive-Thru. On Halloween, a video about spiders and how they spin their webs, along with instructions for the craft activity, will be posted on CDMOD’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages for kids that get the materials, or have them at home, to follow along virtually. A Story Time video reading of Big Pumpkin, by

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you have to abandon USPS as an option. You just have to make sure that your ballot is postmarked by Election Day.” You also can turn in the ballot at an official dropbox.

Find the locations on the website for your county election board and for

the Secretary of State.

And, of course, you can vote in person at one of the many early-vote centers open this weekend.

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Secure your Spirit Toasting Attache for the 2020 Spirit Awards

By Desert Star Staff Dubbed as the “Oscars of Business,” The Spirit of the Entrepreneur awards will be presented in a unique televised format this year.

Watch November 21st on KSCI Channel 18, starting at 7pm as we celebrate this annual tradition of honoring entrepreneurs in the Inland Southern California region and recognize their extraordinary achievements that add value to our communities and our economy.

We continue to support our students’ efforts and their budding entrepreneurial Spirit by providing them with the Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Scholarships. Secure your Spirit Toasting Attache and show your support while toasting the tradition to our region’s most promising leaders! All proceeds support the Entrepreneur scholarship’s Spirit, which furnishes deserving students studying entrepreneurship with pinnacle support!

Choose from private label sparkling wine toasting set or the unmistakable Dom Perignon toasting kits. Now you can celebrate and support by securing your attache before November 8th to arrive just in time for the televised, 18th Annual Spirit of the Entrepreneur awards program!

Better Business Bureau Warns of Holiday Shopping Scams

as Facebook Marketplace or Instagram, which take you to fraudulent sites that mimic significant retailers like Amazon or Target.

Luke Frey, associate director of communications for the Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut, said you must check that URL. “You should also verify if it’s a legitimate site,” Frey cautioned. “You could always search BBB.org or do a quick Google search just to make sure it’s a trustworthy retailer before you enter your credit card.”

Scammers have ways to track what you search for online and will serve up The Better Business Bureau says using a credit card is safer than a debit or gift card when ads that offer a significant purchasing holiday gifts over the internet. (Mymemo/Adobestock) discount on hard-to-find items.

Also, fraudsters sometimes

By Desert Star Staff to compensate for any COVID- about the proliferation of pose as private sellers.

Many people are getting related shipping delays. online shopping scams.

It’s a big red flag if a a jump start on holiday This week, consumer One thing to watch out for stranger asks you to pay via shopping because they want advocates are warning is ads on social media such

a money-transfer site such as Venmo or Zelle or asks you to buy a prepaid Visa or Amazon gift card and send them the redemption codes on the back.

Frey advised consumers to insist on using a secure method of payment.

“Often, if you use a credit card or your PayPal account and it ends up being a fraudulent purchase, you can often get that money back,” Frey explained. “However, if you use a debit card, those funds are directly out of your bank account, and it’s tough to get those back.”

The 2020 Better Business Bureau Online Purchase Scams Report showed more than 80% of consumers who reported an online purchase scam in 2020 actually lost money; up about 11% from five years ago.

During Crisis, Seniors Urged to Carefully Consider Medicare Options

By Desert Star Staff Older Americans are getting reminders about the Medicare enrollment period, which is now underway.

But unlike other years, their renewal comes during a pandemic and related economic crisis. Eligible North Dakotans are urged to carefully consider what works for their budget.

Doreen Riedman, associate state director for community outreach of AARP North Dakota, said many people who receive Medicare coverage are already living on a fixed income.

She added it’s been a tough year for many people, and looking to see if you can find savings on prescription drugs is worth the time.

“If it’s $20 a month that you could be saving, or $200 a month, you could be saving, all of that counts,” Riedman suggested.

She noted changes are

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made to Medicare health and drug plans every year. And allowing your current options to carry over without doublechecking them comes with the risk of possibly paying too much the following year.

Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7. About 134,000 North Dakotans receive Medicare coverage.

Riedman also warned groups like hers are getting more reports this year of scammers trying to take advantage of people during the enrollment period.

“There’s lots of calls, and texts and emails coming in and asking for your Medicare card number, or your personal information. Do not give that out,” Riedman cautioned.

She added that people should be aware of scammers offering gifts when discussing enrollment, advising anyone to avoid

Budgeting for medication costs is a challenge for many older adults, and closely examining Medicare enrollment options could help them weather the current economic storm. (Adobe Stock) those offers and hanging up.

On its website, the state Insurance Department has information on scheduling free counseling appointments that October 30, 2020

cover how to change your enrollment quickly and safely.

Because of the pandemic, all these sessions are being done by phone. The number

to call is 701-328-2440.

Disclosure: AARP North Dakota contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues and Senior Issues. www.desertstarweekly.com

Controlling Potassium When You Have Kidney Disease

By Desert Star Staff Foods high in potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte, offer health and nutrition benefits. Potassium helps muscles, including the heart, expand and contract, but for people whose kidneys can’t filter out excess potassium, its buildup can be deadly.

Many foods, like bananas, have potassium, but some have more than others. For the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, the American Kidney Fund’s “Beyond Bananas” educational campaign stresses the importance of controlling and managing potassium levels for better health outcomes. High

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potassium, known as hyperkalemia, is one of the common and serious side effects of kidney disease.

If you have kidney disease, you are at risk for hyperkalemia because your kidneys can’t remove the extra potassium in your blood.

This can be dangerous as high potassium can cause heart attacks or even death.

However, some people do not feel symptoms of high potassium until it’s too late and their heart health worsens. If you do feel symptoms, some of the most common are tiredness or weakness, nausea, muscle pains or cramps, trouble breathing, unusual heartbeat and chest pains.

For those with kidney disease, high potassium is not just a measurement at a point in time but rather a chronic condition. Some of the most common causes of high potassium in those who have kidney disease are eating high-potassium foods, using a salt substitute that contains potassium, constipation, missing dialysis treatments and taking some medicines or herbal supplements. A food with 250 milligrams of potassium or more per serving is considered a high-potassium food. Some examples include

Photo courtesy of Getty Images bananas, grapefruits, dried fruits, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, beans, most meats and fish, dairy products, nuts and chocolate.

If you are on dialysis or your doctor recommends you eat low-potassium foods, aim for a daily potassium goal of 2,500 milligrams and no more than 3,000 milligrams per day. Low-potassium foods include cauliflower, peppers, cucumbers, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, bread, rice and pasta. Your doctor or dietitian may adjust these goals to fit your needs.

High potassium can be controlled long-term by choosing the right foods, taking medicine and following simple tips such as these: • Ask your health care provider and dietitian to help you create a potassium management plan.

• Call your insurance company to find out if your insurance plan covers nutrition counseling.

• Use a potassium food guide to help you select tasty, lower potassium food options.

• Find low-potassium recipes, such as those

in the American Kidney’s Fund Kidney Kitchen.

• Download a potassium tracker to monitor how much potassium goes into your body every day.

• Talk to your health care provider about finding a potassium binder, a medicine that sticks to the potassium in your body and prevents some of it from being taken into your bloodstream.

To learn more and help manage your potassium, visit KidneyFund. org/beyondbananas.

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Erica Silverman will also be posted for families to enjoy.

All CDMOD staff and National Charity League volunteers will wear face coverings and gloves while distributing treats. The event

will follow current State guidelines. No one will be allowed to exit their vehicles.

“We know this will be a different year for families looking to maintain Halloween and Trick-or-Treating traditions,” said Carol E. Scott, CDMOD CEO. “With State leaders

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absentee ballot or vote in person, even if you left your vote-by-mail ballot at home.

Also, a new law allows you to register and vote on Election Day at any polling place. However, Stein noted it could take a while before we know the results.

“California takes days and weeks to count votes,” Stein observed. “And that is a feature, not a bug. That is a sign that elections officials are doing everything they can to count every eligible vote. It is not a sign of fraud or malfeasance.”

The most significant mistake people make is forgetting to sign the outside of the envelope. If there is a problem with your ballot, you’ll get a letter and can then

fix it at the elections office.

Also, you can sign

recommending that Californians seek alternatives to traditional door-to-door Trick-or-Treating, we are planning a safe, fun and memorable event.”

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Make Your Home Healthier with Energy Efficiency

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By Desert Star Staff Energy efficiency is often praised as a way to save money, but consumer advocates say

other personal benefits go beyond the pocketbook.

During Energy Awareness Month in October, Renew Missouri has been spreading

the word about how energyefficiency measures lead to better health outcomes.

James Owen, executive director of Renew Missouri,

said measures include weatherizing windows, upgrading appliances and improving equipment that delivers heat into the home.

“Those improvements generally lead to healthier, safer products being used, which means that they are producing less air pollution,” Owen explained. “You’re also getting rid of risks including radon, asbestos. You’re fixing all of those things, too.”

Owen said national research has found weatherization measures in the home can reduce asthma triggers including insect allergens, molds, dust mites and outdoor allergens.

He said the best place to get started is to call your utility company to find out about energy-efficiency programs that might be available to customers at low to no cost.

Owen noted there are many energy-efficiency

improvements that can be accomplished with a quick trip to the local hardware store.

“LED lights, strips on your windows, changing the filters on your heating unit or your air conditioning unit,” Owen outlined. “Just simple things like that can make a big difference.”

He said saving energy through energy efficiency is also environmentally important, and results in cost savings down the line.

“When utility companies don’t have to produce that much power, that puts less stress on the grid, that means less maintenance, that means less cost for operations,” Owen added. “There’s less need to build more power plants. All of that adds up because then none of that gets added to your rates.”

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The attack in Nice carried out by ‘Islamist terrorist,’ Macron says

By Desert Star Staff A knife attack in which three people were killed in Nice on Thursday morning was perpetrated by an Islamist terrorist, French President Emmanuel Macron said while visiting the city. He said the country was “under attack.”

According to local reports, two people were killed inside a Catholic church in the southern French city, while a third person managed to escape from the attacker but later succumbed to their injuries.

The suspect was shot by police and injured. He has been taken to hospital.

Visiting Nice in the wake of the triple murder, Macron pledged to deploy thousands of more French soldiers to protect key

sites, including places of worship and schools.

“This morning, we decided to increase the posture of vigilance throughout France to adapt to the terrorist threat,” the president told reporters.

“I have decided that our soldiers will be more mobilized in the coming hours, and we will spend the mobilization within the framework of the sentry operation from 3,000 to 7,000 soldiers on our soil.”

The incident in Nice and Macron’s comments about extra protection for schools comes less than a fortnight after the brutal killing of a teacher, Samuel Paty, outside his workplace near Paris after showing cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed to his students during a class

on freedom of expression. His attacker, a hardline Islamist suspect of Chechen origin, was shot and killed by police near Paty’s beheading scene.

Further suspected attacks

were reportedly foiled in Avignon, Lyon and Sartrouville in the hours following the Nice incident. The southern coastal city suffered a devastating terrorist attack in July 2016,

when a truck driver drove his vehicle through crowds celebrating Bastille Day on the promenade, killing 86 people.

He was shot dead by police.

Mossad reportedly brought the Chinese coronavirus vaccine to Israel

By Desert Star Staff Israel’s secret service organization, Mossad, has obtained China’s Covid-19 vaccine, taking medicine for “study,” local media reported.

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a vaccine of its own, which is undergoing human trials.

Mossad brought the vaccine to Israel in recent weeks, Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Monday. It was not immediately clear

how exactly the agency obtained the medicine.

Multiple government sources have “indirectly” confirmed the report to local media. The procurement goal is said to be a study of the Chinese compound and further exploring vaccination options. Apart from that, a senior health ministry official confirmed that the country is seeking to purchase Covid-19 vaccines from other countries.

“Several diplomatic efforts are going on behind the scenes,” the official told the Jerusalem Post. “We are trying everything we can to ensure Israeli citizens have access to a vaccine as soon as possible.”

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Israel has already developed a Covid-19 vaccine of its own, yet its testing process remains at an early stage. Last week, the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona announced its vaccine’s name, which has been dubbed ‘Brilife.’

The vaccine has already received all the necessary approvals, and its Phase 1 human testing is expected to begin next week. At first, the medicine will be trialed on some 100 volunteers, and if everything goes well, a further 1,000 people will partake in the Phase 2 trials next spring.

In recent weeks, Israel has endured a sharp

increase in new coronavirus cases, with the disease tally currently standing at the 310,000 marks. While the figure appears to be relatively small compared to the worst-affected countries, it’s rather sizable for the 8.9 million nation and constitutes some 3.4 percent of the whole population.

Worldwide, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached well over the 43 million marks, the latest statistics by the Johns Hopkins University show. More than 1.1 million people have succumbed to the disease since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Pavement Management Project Begins Next Week

Roadwork to take place from Tuesday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Dec. 18

By Desert Star Staff The City of Indio will apply new slurry and striping on roads throughout the city from Tuesday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Work will occur

between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Residents and motorists should expect travel delays, are urged to use alternate routes, and should

observe all construction signs and obey road crews.

Access for emergency vehicles will be unaffected.

The project is part of the City’s street maintenance

program to restore the appearance of the street pavement while extending its service life and minimizing further deterioration. The work involves a slurry seal application to the asphalt surface, as well as striping the new asphalt surface.

The project includes the following streets: • Fred Waring Dr (Hoover St. to Monroe St.) • Monroe St. (Fred Waring Dr. to Hwy. 111) • Monroe St. (John Nobles to Ave. 48) • Jackson St. (Ave. 50 to Ave. 52) • Jackson St. (I10 to Ave. 42) • Ave 38 (Dune Palms Rd. to Madison St.) • Dune Palms Rd. (Ave. 38 to Ave. 37) • Ave 37 (Dunes Palms Rd. to end of road) • Ave 44 (Monroe St. to 500 feet east of Palo Verde St.) Residents and businesses in work areas

will receive notice with detailed instructions for the scheduled pavement work.

“NO PARKING” signs will be posted 72 hours in advance of scheduled work. Although there will be no street parking, parking will be available a reasonable distance away.

The total cost for the $1.1 million project is funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 generates funds for our transportation infrastructure through gasoline taxes and annual vehicle fees. Funding in SB 1 is split equally between state and local governments for highway and local road repair and maintenance. The City was able to secure $320,000 in funding through the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program to cover the cost of the road improvements on Ave 44. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the construction of the improvements.

Riots & looting in Philadelphia after black man armed with knife shot dead

By Desert Star Staff People broke into shops and torched patrol cars in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, following spontaneous protests sparked by a local man’s death in a police shooting. The cops said the man was armed with a knife.

Protesters, including Black Lives Matter activists, poured into the streets after a 27-year-old man named Walter Wallace Jr. was fatally shot in an altercation with police on Monday afternoon.

Complete chaos in Philadelphia right now.

— Marina Medvin A peaceful demonstration quickly descended into chaos as people were filmed breaking into stores and fighting.

Looters are systematically hitting up stores and vehicles as the city of Philadelphia burns. What started as peaceful protests for the fatal

shooting of Walter Wallace Jr has turned into sheer chaos.

— OSI News Rioters hurled various projectiles at police and torched patrol vehicles.

Philadelphia police are outnumbered by hundreds of Black Lives Matter rioters.

— Ian Miles Cheong Another shot of the police cruiser on fire earlier — Kitty Shackleford Instead of police chasing off looters and trouble makers, in Philly, they chase the police.

— OSI News Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told the media that the officers were called to a home for a man with a weapon. Once they arrived at the scene, they were met by Wallace Jr., who was brandishing a knife. The man ignored the officers’ orders to drop the weapon and “continued to follow them

around several vehicles that are over there,” Gripp said.

A graphic video posted on social media shows Wallace Jr. quickly walking towards two officers while a woman, identified in the media as his mother, tries to stop him.

The officers shout, “Put the knife down!” before firing multiple shots at the man, who immediately falls to the ground and remains motionless.

Cities across the US have been grappling with mass protests triggered by the deaths of George Floyd and other black Americans at the hands of police. Peaceful rallies have, at times, been followed by intense unrest and looting. The protests led by the Black Lives Matter movement have also bolstered a broader debate and discussion on police brutality and racial justice in the country.

Petition Calls to Protect Emblematic OR Species: Beavers

By Desert Star Staff SALEM, Ore. -Conservation groups urge Oregon officials to protect an iconic state animal: the beaver.

Organizations have submitted a petition to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission calling on the state to prohibit commercial and recreational beaver hunting and trapping on federally managed public lands.

Sristi Kamal, senior Northwest representative for www.desertstarweekly.com

Defenders of Wildlife, said that added together, these lands make up about half of the state’s acreage. She said Oregon ecosystems depend on beavers.

“Beavers improve water quality; maintain or increase stream flows; create and increase the amount of distribution of wetlands, wet meadows, ponds; create refuge and fire breaks during wildfires, like the one we saw recently; store carbon and increase and diversify

habitats,” she said.

Defenders of Wildlife and nine other groups and individuals are part of the petition. The commission will consider the petition at its Nov. 13 meeting.

Kamal said hunting and trapping season lasts from November to March, overlapping with the beavers’ breeding season, January through March. She said she believes the benefits from beavers outweigh the benefits for hunters and October 30, 2020

trappers, of which there are fewer than 170 registered in the state. Kamal added that Oregon doesn’t offer protections for this species.

“It would be the first measure we are taking in the state to do something about the one animal that’s actually on our state flag,” she said.

“I mean, we are the Beaver State, you know? So, we should do more than just have the animal on our state flag.”

If the commission accepts the petition, it will

begin a round of rule-making on regulations. Kamal said the public can participate in the hearing by registering on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website or submitting comments to the commission.

Disclosure: Defenders of Wildlife contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species & Wildlife, Energy Policy, Environment, Public Lands/Wilderness.

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dence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5182

City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Development Permit 20-19 and Conditional Use Permit No. 20-11. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit 20-19 and Conditional Use Permit No. 20-11 LOCATION: The project is located at 65241 San Jacinto Lane between Little Morongo City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC Road and Cabot Road within the I-L (Light Industrial) HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION District. APN 665-030-063 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of Time Extension 20-16 and Time Extension 20-17 for Conditional Use Permit 14-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37360. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-16 and Time Extension 20-17 for Conditional Use Permit 14-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37360. LOCATION: Vacant parcel located on the west side of Little Morongo Road in between Dillon Road and 18th Avenue (APN: 666310-011) in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Alan Brown on behalf of Greenleaf West, LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to add two (2) new 480 square foot containers for cannabis uses within the previously approved project (CUP 06-15). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq, and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of California Code of Regulations, the project is found to be Categorically Exempt from further environmental review as a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption of Section 15301(e)(1) of CEQA. On November 10, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: : Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5183 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 20-20. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 20-20 LOCATION: The project is located on the southeast corner of Palm Drive and Ironwood Drive at 13570 Palm Drive in the MU-C (Mixed Use Corridor) Zone. APN 641-294-041.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Andrew Milks/ Brown Dog Health and Wellness PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to re-locate a previously approved Cannabis Retail Store Front (Dispensary) from 66595 Pierson Blvd. to 13570 Palm Drive within the Mixed-Use Corridor Zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq, and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of California Code of Regulations, the project is found to be Categorically Exempt from further environmental review as a Class 1 (Existing Facility) Categorical Exemption of Section 15301 of CEQA. On November 10th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon-

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CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On November 10th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5180 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of Time Extension 20-13 for Conditional Use Permit 30-16. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-13 for Conditional Use Permit 30-16. LOCATION: The project is located on Two Bunch Palms Road, approximately 1200 feet east of Little Morongo Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. (APN: 665-030-055).

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: DSH Enterprises LLC. PROPOSAL: Grant a one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit 14-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37360. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On December 12th, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On November 10th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5181

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Ryan Noto PROPOSAL: Grant a one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit 30-16. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On October 3, 2017, the City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project.

Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On November 10th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5179

City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of Time Extension 20-14 for Conditional Use Permit 15-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37323.

The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-14 for Conditional Use Permit 15-17 and Tentative Parcel Map 37323. LOCATION: Vacant parcel located north of Two Bunch Palms Trail on the east side of Little Morongo Road (APN: 663-280City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC 005) in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone.

HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of Time Extension 20-18 for Conditional Use Permit 13-16. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 TIME:6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-18 for Conditional Use Permit 13-16. LOCATION: The project is located at 65145Two Bunch Palms Trail, approximately 725 feet east of Little Morongo Road and is within the Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. (APN 665-030-068). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Ocean Springs Tech, INC. Armando Rodriguez.

PROPOSAL: Grant a one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit 13-16. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On October 11, 2016 the Planning Commission approved the Ocean Springs Tech Cannabis Cultivation Project and in doing so certified the CEQA Exemption for the project as a Class 1 Exemption, under Section 15301(a)(d)(e)(f) Existing Facilities. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, no further review is required APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Hot Desert Springs once an environmental determination (Exemption, in LLC. PROPOSAL: Grant a one-year extension for this case) has been certified for a project, and there Conditional Use Permit 15-17 and Tentative Parcel are no substantial changes to the project or new Map 37323. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: impacts that would warrant additional review. The On October 23, 2017, the Planning Commission Planning Commission only needs to make a finding adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for that the request for the one-year Time Extension is the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the consistent with the original project and the CEQA

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prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5177 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 20-15. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 20-15 LOCATION: The project site is located at 13152 and 13156 Palm Drive in an already existing multi-tenant building within the MU-C (Mixed Use Corridor) Zoning District.

Exemption, and that no substantial changes are being proposed, no additional impacts are being introduced, and no new mitigation measures are required. On November 10th, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5178 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIROMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Development Permit No. 20-33. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Development Permit No. 20-33 LOCATION: The project site is located north of Mission Lakes Blvd on the south side of Sonora Drive within the Sunset Springs Residential Development within the Residential Low-Density Zoning District (R-L).

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Watermarke Homes, LLC PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to add a new model to the previously approved (DP 20-5) for the development of 11 singlefamily homes within the Sunset Springs Tract Map No. 31235. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The planning commission only needs to make a finding that the request is consistent with the original MND and no further analysis is required. On November 10, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: : Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Graciela Green on behalf of, Taqueria Don Guero #3. PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application for the expansion of a Type 41 ABC License (to sell beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), this project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section No. 15301, Class No. 1 (Existing Facilities), of the California Environmental Quality Act. On November 10, 2020, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s).

Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel. Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the abovedescribed project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 30, 2020. DSW20-5176 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. MVC2004922, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 13800 HEACOCK STREET STE. D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. MELISSA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: MELISSA RODRIGUEZ to Proposed Name: MELISSA JUNIPER LETHE LUNA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: DECEMBER 17, 2020 Time: 1:00PM., Dept.: MV2. The address of the court is: 13800 HEACOCK STREET STE. D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: October 15, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2020. DSW20-5175 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GERALD KRUMWIDE Case No. PRIN2001044 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GERALD KRUMWIDE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kimberly A. Sansone in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kimberly A. Sansone be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE 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 on Dec. 15, 2020 at 8:45 AM in Dept. No. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Cyn Way, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The hearing is only by tele-phonic appearance. Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289100160. 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

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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: ELLEN WEINFURTNER ESQ SBN 075211 THE RIVERSIDE BARRISTER BLDG 3993 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE CA 92501 CN972720 KRUMWIDE Oct 28, 30, Nov 4, 2020. DSW20-2231 NOTICE OF HEARING CITATION PETITION FOR FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL GUERRON CASE # ADRI 1905090 Upon reading and filing evidence consisting of a Declaration as provided in Section 415.50 CCP by JOSEPH FIORDILINO on behalf of ANGELA SOPHIE GUERRON, a MINOR, for FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY and CONTROL. PETITIONER JOSEPH FIORDILINO, is the husband of PAMELA FIORDILINO, mother of the minor and who has custody of the minor. The whereabouts of GUILLEROMO FLORES, the natural father of the minor, are unknown. And it satisfactorily appearing there

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from that the Respondent/Citee, GUILLEROMO FLORES, cannot be served with reasonable due diligence in any other manner specified in Article 3, Chapter 4, Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and it also appearing from the verified complaint or petition that a good cause of action in favor of the plaintiff, petitioner, or citee therein and against the defendant, respondent, or citee and that the said defendant, respondent, or citee is a necessary and proper party to the action or that the party to be served has or claims an interest in, real or personal property in this state that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Court or the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such party from any interest in such property. In the matter of the Petition of: JOSEPH FIORDILINO on behalf of ANGELA SOPHIE GUERRON, a MINOR, for FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY and CONTROL. TO: GUILLERMO FLORES, the natural father, and to all persons claiming to be the Father of: ANGELA SOPHIE GUERRON. CITATION TO APPEAR: By Order of this Court you are hereby Cited and (required

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to) (may) appear before the Judge Presiding in: the SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA in the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FAMILY LAW, DEPARTMENT F502, located at: 4175 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 on December 4, 2020, at: 10:30 A.M. of the day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared Free from the Control of his/her/their Father according to the Petition on file herein. For failure to attend, you may deemed guilty of a contempt of court. You are required to have said minor child present at this hearing (FC Section 7880(b)). The Petition filed herein is for the purpose of freeing the subject child for placement for adoption. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons is served on you to file a typewritten response at this court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of said summons or citation and of said complaint or petition in this action be forthwith deposited in the United States Post Office, post-paid, directed to said defendant, respondent, or citee if his address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for the publication of this sum-

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mons or citation and a declaration of this mailing or of the fact that the address was not ascertained be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication. Date: F: 2 / 04 / 2020 /S/ 9 / 25 / 2020; By: Michelle, E. Valadez, Deputy, Petition In Pro Per: JOSEPH FIORDILINO; 25149 CORAL CANYON ROAD, CORONA, CA 92883; PH: (201) 658-4695 DESERT STAR WEEKLY, An adjudicated newspaper in the City of Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, CA” . Published: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020. DSW20-5173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PALM DESERT CHIROPRACTIC, 73345 CA 111 #202, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SAMUEL MICHAEL VELLA, 73165 HAYSTACK RD, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true

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and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SAMUEL MICHAEL VELLA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202009739. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2020 DSW20-5172

States with the Quickest Recovery for Weekly Unemployment Claims

By Desert Star Staff Despite the fact that the U.S. is still grappling with a fall surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, new unemployment claims decreased week-overweek on October 19, and were 89% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States Whose Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest, along with accompanying videos and audio files.

To identify which states’ workforces are experiencing the quickest recovery from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A. To see the states most recovered since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, click here. (https:// wallethub.com/edu/statesunemployment-claims/72730) Change in California Weekly Unemployment Claims (1=Quickest Recovery, 25=Avg.): 270.14% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs Last Year) 152,057 the week of October 19, 2020 vs 41,081 the week of October 21, 2019 18th slowest recovery in the U.S. 314.10% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs Start of 2020) 152,057 the week of October 19, 2020 vs 36,720 the week of January 1, 2020 10th slowest recovery in the U.S. 787.72% Change in Unemployment Claims (Since Start of COVID-19 Crisis vs Last Year) 9,555,387 between the week of March 16, 2020 and the week of October 19, 2020 vs 1,213,041 between the week of March 18, 2019 and the week of October 21, 2019 14th quickest recovery in the U.S. WalletHub Q&A Should businesses give employees the day off

on Election Day to make sure everyone can vote?

“Businesses should give employees the day off, or at least part of the day off, on Election day to ensure that they can vote. Voting is one of our most important civic duties, yet the U.S. lags behind many other developed countries when it comes to voter turnout,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Everyone should have the opportunity to vote if they desire, and one of the biggest factors stopping people from voting is not being able to get time off of work. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are struggling and may find it difficult to give people time off this year. Perhaps some companies could offer time off to be made up at a later point.”

Should the government step in to help industries like movie theaters avoid going bankrupt?

“The government should take actions to prevent highly-impacted industries such as movie theaters from going bankrupt. Government restrictions on capacity, though essential for safety, have caused many places to become unprofitable. We should protect businesses against bankruptcy to prevent another rise in unemployment,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “In order to receive assistance, companies and landlords in danger of bankruptcy should also be willing to share in the cost. The government can’t be solely responsible for bailing everyone out.”

How will Halloween impact unemployment?

“Halloween should have a positive impact on unemployment, since it will drive consumers to spend money on food, candy, costumes and decorations to celebrate. This will boost business revenue and likely lead to more hiring,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Naturally, there will be less spending this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Retail Federation projects that consumers will still spend $8.05 billion, compared to $8.78 billion in 2019, though,

which is a smaller reduction than one might expect.”

If a coronavirus vaccine is distributed before the end of the year, how could that impact unemployment?

“If a coronavirus vaccine becomes available before the end of the year, that’s great news for unemployment. If most people are vaccinated against COVID-19, the transmission risk will be minimized and we will finally be able to achieve a full reopening.

Business revenue will increase, and as a result, businesses will have a greater ability to hire,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Even though it would be great to have a vaccine this year, it’s important to make sure that clinical trials are not rushed so that the final product has the best efficacy possible. We may also face an uphill battle getting people vaccinated, as recent surveys suggest as much as a third of the population would refuse the vaccine.”

How do red states and blue states compare when it comes to recovery?

“With an average rank of 23 among the most recovered states, red states had a better recovery from unemployment claims last week than blue states, which rank 30 on average,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“The lower the number of the ranking, the bigger the state’s recovery was.”

How has unemployment in Texas – the state with the most COVID-19 cases – recovered?

“Texas’ unemployment claims have experienced the 25th quickest recovery in the U.S. For the week of October 19, Texas had 33,757 new unemployment claims, an 89% decrease from the peak during the coronavirus pandemic,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

Support for Mental-Health Alternatives in 9-1-1 Calls

By Desert Star Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Mental and behavioral health practitioners in West Virginia are endorsing legislation in Congress to fund social workers’ use in tandem with police on some 911 calls. The Community-Based Response Act of 2020 would provide $100 million to support alternative responses to some types of 911 calls by deploying social workers instead of police.

Sam Hickman, executive director at the National Association of Social Workers in West Virginia, said some police responses escalate into violence when calls involve mental illness, emotional distress or addiction because police are being asked to resolve situations for which they’re often not trained.

“The police can’t be expected to intervene in every single problem in society.

Law enforcement should be asked to intervene and to keep us safe when there are people that we’re terrified of,” Hickman said. “Their skills don’t broadly include everything that we’re asking them to do; they need support from other professionals to do that.”

The bill is intended to complement the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which the U.S. House passed in June but 3is stuck amid partisan gridlock in the Senate. NASW chapters are concerned this bill might see the same fate if it passes in the House.

Hickman pointed to some West Virginia programs that could benefit from the bill’s funding. One is a successful collaboration in Martinsburg that teams mental-health professionals with law enforcement and the education system. It supports kids with multiple risk factors, including

A U.S. House bill would support 40 programs nationwide that team social workers with police departments to respond to mental health-oriented emergency calls. (Adobe Stock) those in families where there are opioid addictions.

He said another new program is starting in Charleston.

“The City of Charleston is just in the process of hiring

a mental health coordinator, that is specifically to address issues that shouldn’t become a policing problem, but too often do,” he said. “So this will be an opportunity to intervene in a preventive way,

earlier on, to keep things from spinning out of control.”

According to a new survey from the Justice Collaborative Institute, almost 70% of likely voters support creating nonlaw-enforcement emergency responder programs. And 65% say they support a non-police response to drug overdose calls.

Disclosure: NASW West Virginia Chapter contributes to our fund for reporting on Children’s Issues, Health Issues, Mental Health.

Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids

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icking out the perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to simply including gifts with screens or the hottest tech gadgets.

Although the amount of options in store and on virtual shelves for kids can be somewhat over­ whelming, gifts fostering imaginative play and creativity never go out of style. Even if it seems your children already have pretty much everything, getting back to the basics with crafty gifts like paint and art sets, color and wash collectibles, science kits or customizable DIY projects encourage children to express their creativity and explore their inner­artists.

Consider these activities that can spark imagination and allow kids of all ages to create colorful memories this holiday season. Find more at Crayola.com.

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Colorful Pets

Kids can take imaginative, creative play to new places this holiday season with the Scribble Scrubbie Pets Grooming Truck.

This life­like environment includes a grooming truck with moving wheels and features a real working spray pump and scrub tub that allow kids to wash and clean the two included pets just like real groomers do. The truck also doubles as an easy­to­pack storage solution for taking the customizable pets on­the­go for later use. After creating a colorful look for their pets using washable markers, kids can simply scrub them clean for a fresh blank canvas to create over and over.

Custom Craft Creations

Give the kids creative freedom with an option like Crayola’s Maker series, which allows them to create custom paper and markers for arts and crafts time at home or school projects. The Marker Maker comes with 16 makeable markers along with a color mixing guide and customizable labels for each one. The Paper Maker includes an instruction booklet, paper­making pulp to make 20 sheets of 5­by­8­inch paper, a stir and smoothing tool and a pressure plate. Both kits make it fun and easy to craft DIY cards, decor, notes and other projects.

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