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Miracle of Miracles

Barbara Feldman, Sandy Seplow, Phyllis Eisenberg, Dudsn Walpert, Sheila Sloan Mira Eisenberg, Leo Eisenberg, Front and Center: Danny Gurwin. Photo by Shari Lipman

CVRep is proud to present its 2016-2017 Season “Love, Marriage & LIFE CHANGING EVENTS”

By Pamela Price Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) is doing well rocking with their 20162017 season. A real teaser for the 2016-17, Season themed “Love, Marriage & Life Changing Events “was the debut of their 2016 Holiday Cabaret performance of Miracle of Miracles ‘Celebrating Jewish

Writers of the American Musical Theatre”starring Danny Gurwin with accompanist Scott Harlan on December 9th. Historically accurate, as well as irresistibly nostalgic ( sorry, Mike Jagger), Gurwin kept the pace moving with outtakes from classical Broadway hits ramped up with a Yiddish accent from Fiddler on the Roof ( Sholem

Aleichim, Yiddish author and playwright) ) to Milk and Honey ( lyric’s by Jerry Herman) Gurwin is a scholar when it comes to musical theatre with a BFA in this specialty from the University of Michigan.

Gurwin briefed the audience (CVRep’s theatre seats 88) with entertaining insights on a steady stream of

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic As the year 2016 comes closer to becoming the year 2017, it may be a good time to sample three genres that that hopefully scored with its fan base, perhaps luring new fans that the writers, producers, and directors have been trying to reach and seduce.

America’s movie going public has definitely undergone changing demographics over the last ten years to a point where films and their stories are less linear and less narrativedriven. Now more emphasis is placed on warp-speed visuals, CGI actions sequences, along with ear-splitting sound tracks and dialogue delivered in mumbled, whispered tones by the actors, and I’m

guessing here, in order to give the impression of danger, urgency, or menace, that is, if we’re talking thriller, drama, mystery, or action genres.

A great number of films released today are apparently not being produced as a way of enlightening their viewers through understanding the spoken dialogue, or the clarity of story points, or communicating to the viewers in general. They’re meant to be merely chewing gum for the eyes and ears. And people wonder why no one reads books or newspapers anymore.

We’ve been dumbing down our society for years to the point that critical thinking and challenging the status quo is for fuddy-duddies, and bygone generations. Which brings

us to the three films I’ve seen this week. All three films are in general release. In no particular order they are: “Allied”, “Arrival” and “The Accountant”.

“Allied” is an old fashion WW II espionage thriller starring Hollywood power actors Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Pitt plays Canadian RAF Wing Commander and Intelligence Officer Max Vatan who has been sent to Casablanca, French Morocco on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Once there he meets up with French resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour played by Marion Cotillard, and the two spies plan their mission to assassinate the German Ambassador. Max

Jewish composers and lyricists, from Dorothy Fields, Eddy Cantor the versatile performer, comedian singer, dancer, actor, and songwriter. Biblical Broadway was interpreted by Gurwin as well with a musical commentary on the Broadway hit, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. And then, as I remarked to my

theatre companion, Phyllis Eisenberg, there has to a songbook honoring George and Ira Gershwin ( there was) and Alan J. Lerner, American lyricist and librettist. Of course, Frederick Loewe, who collaborated with Loewe, who brought My Fair Lady and Continues on Page 6

Closing out 2016 with three movie - mini reviews

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Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt in “Allied”

The Dennis James Gala and Golf Classic Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 21st Annual Dennis James Gala and Golf Classic were held on December 4th and 5th. The Gala was held at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas on Sunday night, and the Golf tournament was held on Monday Dec.5th at Mission Hills Country Club. All the proceeds from both events benefited United Cerebral Palsy, UCP, of the Inland Empire.

Dennis James started a United Cerebral Palsy telethon back in 1950 and made it a lives work to help people with disabilities.

Dennis passed away in 1997 and his wife Micki James has continued his dream with this gala and golf tournament.

Micki James was the Honorary Chair, and Ed Atwood served as the Golf tournament director. Kris Long from CBS local 2 was the night’s emcee. Dennis Jame’s son, Brad James, welcomed all the guests and thanked them for supporting

Micki James, Brad James and Greg Wetmore.

Photo by Pat Krause this great charity for so many years. Some of the sponsors included, Desert Lexus and Lexus Corporation, H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, C.V. Wellness Foundation and the James Family. It takes many more sponsors to put on an event such as this.

This is a Celebrity

Randy James, Jennie Garth and Dave Abrams. Photo by Pat Krause

Event with players like, Sam Boghosian, Tom Kennedy, Dan McGrath, Fred Williamson, Ron Fairly, actress Jennie Garth and father and son comedians, Nik and Wil Schriner, to name just a few. Entertainment was provided by J-L Cauvin, who gave up being a lawyer to follow his dream as a stand-

up comic. He is a regular on the Adam Carolla show, Cohosts TV shows and does a good Donald Trump imitation.

There was a very large Silent Auction and only a few Live Auction items this year.

The proceeds goes to make every person with a disability be productive and independent.

UCP aids everyone with a

disability help themselves as well as serving them in many ways. Guests saw a young girl with a physical disability ride a bike on stage that was specially built for special-needs children. The bikes cost from $3 to $5 thousand dollars each. Gary Mule Deer told jokes for $300 for the Charity.

The 13 Annual Gala Olive Crest

Roger Johnson, Donald Verleur II, Lois Verleur, Dr. Donald Verleur and Doug Lang.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 13th yearly, A Safe Home For The Holidays,” Gala was held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort and Spa on Dec. 9th. This was a Holiday Gathering that benefited the children of Olive Crest. The Gala exceeded all expectations and raised even more money this year.

Over 200 attended this year’s gala that was co-chaired

by Doug Lang and Roger Johnson. Mike Brown and Michelle Westford served as Emcee and Auctioneer for the many live auction items.

Dr. James Brinton, trustee President gave the welcome speech, and Kristen Shalhoub gave the invocation.

The Volunteer Angel Award was given to Ally Santucci Harmon and was presented to her by George DeVries.

The Brinton Child Advocacy Award was given to Anderson

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Children’s Foundation and Trustee Diane Schlesinger MD. The award was presented

by Dr. and Mrs. James Brinton, founding trustees.

The silent auctions this year was done on an I phone. A new concept in auctions.

Guests were treated to music

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Olive Crests mission is preventing child abuse, treating and educating at-risk children and preserving the family. They do this by comprehensive programs for families. Their programs include babies and young adults that are aging out of the foster-care programs. The guest speaker of the night was Tiffany Avery.

Tiffany spoke of her life before Olive Crest and her life today.

She thanks Olive Crest to the turn around her life has taken.

She is proud of the person she has become with the help she got at Olive Crest.

Ally Santucci Harmon and George DeVries. Photo by Pat Krause

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Social Security’s Fate: What you can do to Protect its Longevity

By Janice Gough Social Security trust fund itself is projected to run out by 2034, at which time promised benefits will likely be reduced to about 79%. Social Security, which is already having outflows that exceed incoming taxes, thus the trust fund is now being used. Reform is inevitable: Social Security is like a train speeding toward crashing into a mountain that has no tunnel. We must extend the trust fund’s solvency because promised benefits are exceeding incoming taxes and Social Security’s trust

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fund forecast to dry up in 17 years. Knowing that we’ve got this potential train wreck, it’s irresponsible to continue to promise more benefits than the system can produce.

Social Security reform is inevitable, and the sooner we address this reality, the less onerous the changes will be. Social Security has two parts: a welfare feature and a retirement income portion. Many advisors believe it should be changed to be more like a 401(k) plan and the welfare portion be managed separately. The system is very one-sided. It’s almost entirely an incomeconfiscation plan and should be mainly a required savings program. Compared to a 401(k) plan, in which you put money into a 401(k) plan, it’s there for you.

When Social Security runs out of money, the Administration is legally not able to borrow; they can only reduce benefits. We probably should raise full retirement age by about two years. We are going to end up raising the tax rate a little bit for both employer and employee.

But with the combination of those two, the system will last another 75 years. For those concern if Social Security will be there when they are

eligible to draw, consider that the government cannot confiscate private property without due compensation but changes are inevitable to substain the fund.

There are Over 10,000 claiming options available from age 62 to 70 ½. Selecting the right strategy will not only help Social Security to survive, it may benefit you tremendously.

Calculating Social Security benefits into your retirement plan is critical. Your advisors should include this projection and provide good claiming advice, because we all want the peace of mind of not running out of money.

There are claiming strategies that can help you extend and enhance benefits.

The file-and-suspend option is now over with exception for earners who were grandfathered in. Wealthier people were abusing the fileand-suspend strategy, but now the middle class and poor who were also using file-and-suspend are now being deprived of it. President Obama put that law in effect help to extend the longevity of the Social Security fund, without much oversight. If it did, it may not have passed.

That’s one way they’ve cut back on promises, but despite those changes, it’s still

projected to run out by 2034.

No one can file and suspend anymore. The No. 1 thing to know is that it pays to wait till age 70 to file for Social Security. Once you’ve reached full retirement age, then or any time thereafter, you can suspend benefits and still earn late-retirement credits, or 8% a year, till you hit 70.

You will also maximize your lifetime benefits. Even though, benefit increase by 8% each year, few people delay beyond full retirement age; instead, they take Social Security as soon as they can. This can be a big mistake depending on one’s circumstances.

For someone who took their election early this is one strategy to consider, especially if you’re worried about running out of money.

Let’s say someone became unemployed at age 63 and started to receive benefits.

But at 64-and-a-half, he gets a job. He can’t withdraw his application; but at 66, his full retirement age, he can suspend benefits and doesn’t have to pay back the prior benefits. He can then resume receiving Social Security starting at another later date.

Most people don’t realize that they can redo an unwisely chosen strategy. This would require to change and start

over a prior Social Security claiming decision. There are two major strategies: One is that you can withdraw your application for benefits within 12 months of starting to receive them, which includes spousal and child benefits. Say the higher earner in a couple has a short life expectancy. He started Social Security at 62 but then realized that his wife, a lot younger and with a long life expectancy, would be cheated out of survivor benefits. So he decides to redo and delay benefits. That means all the benefits he got up to that point must be repaid.

So, if you use this strategy, it’s like you never started to receive Social Security.

We can expect that other changes will be made in the near future to protect the longevity of the fund.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. Ms. RichardsonRecently we have had issues with projects and proposed projects that involve city regulations versus CC&R restrictions. Our board seems to think that the requirements in our CC&Rs are unenforceable if the city has already approved the projects.

I contend that the CC&Rs must be met as well as city requirements, with the more restrictive (usually) CC&Rs having the greater legal power (for lack of a better word).

Please share any information you have about this.

Thank you, J.D., Solana Beach

county, state and federal laws. The law of the CC&Rs is based in contract, while the law of the governmental authorities is public law. HOA members must heed both.

Some owner modifications do not require building permits but may still require association approval. An example would be changing the paint color of one’s garage door, which probably would not require a permit in most places but would clearly be an association issue for permission. Conversely, it is possible a building permit could be required for something which may not require HOA permission – such as replacing a water heater.

Some cities require a homeowner show HOA approval of a home modification before issuing a building permit. However, with respect to solar installations, Government Code 65850.5(i) bars cities from doing so. This can be misleading to homeowners who may be led to think that

the HOA has no say in the matter – this is incorrect.

HOA homeowners should check both with their association and the building authority before making changes to their home.

Some homeowners consider the approval of the building department is more important than the HOA, and decide it is “better to ask forgiveness than permission.”

This can prove to be a bad idea, such as in the 1992 case of Harbor View v. Torley, in which the homeowner added to their home without HOA permission, and then was ordered by the court to remove the addition and pay the HOA attorney fees.

Thanks, Kelly

promote hate is, in my opinion, a violation of the 1st Amendment. May I have your opinion as to where the Constitution starts and stops in an HOA? Thank You, R.G, Moreno Valley

Janice Gough is a Retirement Planning Specialist. You may contact Janice at janice@ goughinsurance.com or by calling (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291.

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HOA Homefront - Which Law do we Follow?

Dear J.D.: Your CC&Rs and governing documents are private restrictions governing your community. By becoming an owner in the community each member automatically becomes part of an agreement to live by those restrictions.

Similarly, by moving into the municipality of Solana Beach, each owner also becomes subject to the laws and ordinances of the city, in addition to other applicable

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Dear Mr. Richardson, Nowhere in [our governing documents] is there a section that violates the 1st Amendment of the Constitution. However, the board made a new rule that does, barring politics in the club house. Prohibiting the use of facilities for any purpose that does not

Dear R.G.: HOA elections are governed by the DavisStirling Act sections regarding elections, at Civil Code Sections 51005145. Per Section 5105(a) (2), associations which have common area meeting space must make it available to candidates in HOA elections at no cost. So, if an election is in progress, the HOA may not ban campaign meetings in the clubhouse.

The U.S. Constitution does not govern this, because the association is a private organization of members.

Hope this is helpful, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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A “Lifeline” for Heart Attack Patients in Iowa

elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which is when blood is completely blocked to a portion of the heart.

“It might seem that you can get to the hospital faster,” Imming said, “but we have a lot of evidence to support that we can actually provide definitive care if you are having a heart attack, or that single-vessel blockage or that STEMI, and getting you to where you need to be.”

Over the past two years, nearly 100 rural EMS agencies in Iowa and 40 hospitals have received funding through Experts say emergency care is crucial in improving outcomes during a heart attack. (Andrew Malone/Flickr) Mission Lifeline to improve work in transporting and treating heart-attack patients.

By Desert Star Staff collaboration of emergency One of those gaps, said Another round of EMS funding DES MOINES, Iowa medical services providers, Matt Imming, emergencyTime is precious when a hospitals and health-care services supervisor with Buena currently is being awarded.

Imming said about two heart attack strikes, and in organizations and agencies.

Vista Regional Medical Center, in three STEMI patients Iowa, a health-care initiative They’re working to find the is folks not calling 911 when do not receive any form is connecting heart-attack gaps that lead to slower and experiencing a heart event. He of treatment to restore patients to medical care faster. less effective patient care, said emergency care is crucial, blood flow.

However, the Mission Lifeline is a particularly for rural Iowans. especially during an ST-

initiative is helping Iowans and emergency responders identify heart attacks faster, and improving access to life-saving treatments before significant heart damage, or even death, occurs.

“We have seen some reductions in the mortality/ morbidity from these patients,” he said, “and have found several of these STEMIs prehospital that we would have missed or not recognized for significant amount of time and were able to get them off to where they need to be.”

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has invested more than $4.5 million for Mission Lifeline in Iowa, and is working in conjunction with the medical community and the American Heart Association on the initiative.

More information is online at missionlifelineia.heart.org.

Cold and Flu Season: Double Check, Don’t Double Up

By Desert Star Staff SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Cold and flu season is officially here, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans catch about 1 billion colds every year.

Seven in 10 use over-thecounter medications to treat the symptoms. Many of these meds - from cough syrup and throat lozenges to nasal sprays - contain the common drug ingredient acetaminophen. It’s safe and effective when used as directed, said pharmacist Dr. Leiana Oswald, but there is a limit to how much you can take in one day.

“When the labels are not followed, when the warnings or precautions are not followed, there can be a risk,” she said. “A lot of patients don’t realize that different products contain the same ingredients, and there’s an opportunity to accidentally overdose.”

Acetaminophen is found in more than 600 different overthe-counter and prescription medicines, and the CDC has said acetaminophen overdoses send an estimated 26,000 people to the emergency room every year. The overdose can be mild, from an upset stomach and feeling lethargic to very severe cases of liver failure.

The Food and Drug Administration has set a maximum daily dose of 4,000 milligrams in a 24-hour period, but Oswald said it isn’t the same for everyone.

“We know that for the regular, healthy adult, the FDA has approved up to 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen,” she said, “but depending on different disease states, depending More than 26,000 emergency-room visits a year are the result of acetaminophen overdoses. (V. Carter) on age - or for example, if someone may be pregnant When giving these of pharmacy at Roseman right dosage. She recommends - that amount of 4,000 medications to children, said University of Health Sciences, following the guidelines milligrams could go down.”

Oswald, an assistant professor it’s very important to get the at KnowYourDose.org.

Donate blood at the 11th annual Battle of the Badges

By Desert Star Staff Federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies in Southern California are partnering with the American Red Cross for the 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive to see who can recruit the most eligible donors to donate blood.

Individuals can join in the friendly competition by donating at Battle of the Badges blood drives between Dec. 12, 2016, and Feb. 28, 2017, at locations throughout Southern California. Donors can vote for their favorite agency, and the agency with the most votes will win bragging rights. Those who

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come out to give at a Battle of the Badges blood drive will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a buy one get one free ticket offer to an LA Clippers game at the STAPLES Center and exclusive discounted ticket offers to an Anaheim Ducks or LA Kings game, while supplies last.

“While blood donations decline during the winter, the need for blood remains constant,” said Jay Winkenbach, director of Donor Recruitment, Red Cross Southern California Blood Services Region.

“Our Southern California first responders, law enforcement and public safety officials

know first-hand how important it is to have blood readily available for emergencies.

This blood drive is one more way that they are helping members of our community.”

More than 44,700 pints of blood have been donated in Southern California since the Battle of the Badges blood drive began in 2007.

Nearly 200 local, state, county and federal badge-carrying agencies will participate in the 2016-2017 campaign. The Los Angeles Police Department had the greatest number of donors overall last year but faces stiff competition from all participants this year.

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types are currently needed.

While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged.

To make an appointment to give at a Battle of the Badges blood drive, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) and use the sponsor code BADGESOCAL. More information about the campaign is available online.

How to donate blood A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in California), weigh

at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive.

To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. www.desertstarweekly.com

Californian church vandalized with swastikas in apparent hate crime

By Desert Star Staff A Korean Presbyterian church in the city of Buena Park, California has been vandalized with swastikas and German phrases in an apparent hate crime.

On Saturday morning members of the True Light Christian Church arrived at their place of worship to find that vandals had tagged the building with Nazi symbols and other messages such as “toxic love” and “my honor” written in German.

Police were called to the church and they are investigating the vandalism as a possible hate crime.

Speaking to local news Buena Park police Sgt. Mike Lovchik said “unknown

suspects had used spray paint to deface an outside wall with swastikas and other markings … there is no indication as to why this location was targeted, but based on the nature of the vandalism and the proximity to the church, this is being investigated as a possible hate crime.”

The church had previously been targeted by similar acts of vandalism with member Peter Lee telling The Orange County Register that they have already spent over $1,000 cleaning up after similar acts this year.

However, Lee said this latest attack represents a new low: “that’s just not a pretty sight to see,” he said. The investigation is ongoing.

A Buena Park church was found spray painted with Nazi symbols on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Police are investigating the case as a hate crime.

Automatic Voter Registration in MA: Will 2017 Be the Year?

Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to take up a measure that would allow for automatic voter registration. (Redjar/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON - Bay State voters this year had their first chance to participate in early voting, and if local advocates have their way, lawmakers

will consider a measure in 2017 that would allow automatic voter registration.

The current state voter registration system involves too many paper forms and

is costly and inaccurate, according to Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts. When legislators get back to work in January, she said, she

expects they will consider automatic voter registration at state motor vehicle offices.

“Six other states are now doing this,” she said. “The first, Oregon, just implemented for this election, and put 250,000 more voters on the voter rolls, about half of them that actually voted this time, which was great.”

Some who oppose the idea fear that automatic registration could lead to compulsory voting, which is currently the law of the land in Australia.

Wilmot said the legislation is likely to be drafted early next month. About 700,000 people of voting age in the state are not registered to vote, she said.

Massachusetts has not exactly been on the cutting edge when it comes to modernizing elections,

Wilnot said. The 2016 elections were the first ever in the Commonwealth that allowed for early voting.

“More than a million people voted early, in person, this time out, which is about a third of the total voting population,” she said. “So, that’s a fantastic win for voters. They loved it, and it’s frankly about time. We were the 35th state to enact early voting.”

Wilmot said she expects the legislation would create an opt-out system rather than an opt-in system, meaning Massachusetts drivers automatically would be registered to vote when they renew or update their driver’s license.

She said a similar measure made it out of committee last year but failed to gain final approval.

Congress’ Water Resources Bill: Fighting Over CA Water

By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is expected to vote by Friday on the Water Resources Development Act to improve cities’ water infrastructure and help places like Flint, Mich., recover from lead contamination of its drinking water.

Outgoing Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer has been shepherding the bill – until this week, when a rider was attached that has raised some concerns. The rider, from fellow California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein and a number of Republican colleagues, allows some water from Northern California rivers to be diverted to Central Valley farmland.

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Defense Council said that runs counter to what is needed to save the wild salmon populations in those rivers.

“Well, these fish are already endangered,” Obegi said, “and there’s a real risk that we’ll actually drive them extinct, wiping them off the face of the earth.”

The same rider would also make it much easier to construct dams by eliminating congressional oversight in California and at least 16 other states. According to Obegi, that is contrary to current California law.

Sen. Feinstein has said the rider isn’t perfect, but it’s the best the bipartisan coalition could do to bring water to San Joaquin Valley farmers.

Obegi said the history of

California water law is defined by the old saying, “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting.” He said since the 1850s, those who arrived in California could just take the water they needed - and he sees this rider as as a continuation of that tradition.

“Unfortunately, these Republicans want to really undermine and destroy our environment at the behest of these large agribusinesses,” Obegi said. “And that’s a trade-off that we’re not willing to make, and that Sen. Boxer’s not willing to make.”

Boxer has said she’ll “use every tool at her disposal” to stop the rider, calling it a “poison pill.” Congress only has until the end of the week to sort this out.

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Miracle of Miracles

hit a high note when it comes to combining “ history with Camelot to the Broadway stage higher education,” said Phyllis and movie’s screen was lavishly Eisenberg. CVRep has Baby praised equally important. the Musical scheduled for Jan. In short, Danny Gurwin 18-Feb. 12 Disgraced by Ayad miraculously condensed Akhtar March 8-April 2 and the Jewish influence on ate in Life, April 26-May 21.

Broadway with panache, Individual tickets and a 3-Play for 90 musical minutes. subscription can be ordered at His homage to Monty The Box Office, 760-296-2966 Python and his song claiming or www.cvrep.org. CVRep is all Broadway musical masters located at 69-930 Hwy 111 at were Jewish was a perfect the Atrium in Rancho Mirage. coda. No clichés about it, this Holiday Cabaret may well Pam Price serves on open the stage door to more the Cathedral City Public musical performances that Arts Commission Continued from Page 1

Danny Gurwin, Miracle of Miracles at CVRep. Photo by Shari Lipman and Phyllis Eisenberg

Survey Finds GOP Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Renewables, Clean Energy

A new poll finds strong support among conservatives for policies supporting renewables and clean energy, and waning support for coal and nuclear power. (Evan Hansen)

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. President-elect Donald Trump’s position on renewables and clean energy is worrying environmentalists - but according to a new national poll, his voters

strongly favor them.

The post-election survey found that nearly 90 percent pf all voters support more government action to speed up the shift to clean energy.

Mark Pischea, executive director of the Conservative

Energy Network, which commissioned the survey, said that includes 2-to-1 support by conservatives.

He said the Republican Party shouldn’t ignore these results.

“For the GOP to be competitive in future elections,

American Car Show Cruises into Coachella Valley

By Tyler Harrison LA QUINTA, Ca. -Car enthusiasts from across the valley came together in La Quinta to raise funds for American Outreach Foundation: a local non-profit committed to restoring mobility to seniors and veterans.

Getting from point a to point b isn’t something many of us think about each day but for those with limited mobility, daily routine is a daily struggle.

“Going from your bathroom, to your bedroom, to your kitchen,” explained Victoria Llort, American Outreach Foundations Vice-

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President of Fundraising and Public Relations. “It is something so simple that you can’t do when you lose your mobility.”

That is where American Outreach Foundation steps in, donating electric wheel chairs and scooters to seniors and veterans who couldn’t otherwise afford them.

“So with an electric device, we enhance that freedom of mobility and give them that freedom to enjoy life once again,” said Llort.

Each year American Outreach Foundation donates 80 scooters and wheel chairs to seniors

and veterans in need.

American Outreach Foundation hosted the inaugural “American Car Show” Saturday and the community support did not disappoint.

“I’ve been mobile and I can’t really put myself in their position. I would hate to be in their position. And it would be even worse if I couldn’t get one of those chairs. I’d be house bound and that’s not a way to live, said Gary Sagen, a Thousand Palms Resident. Source: KMIR

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it must develop messages that have greater appeal to millennials, college-educated voters, minorities,” he said.

“Clean energy represents an opportunity to build a bridge while appealing to our conservative base.”

Coal and oil companies have argued that policies supporting renewables will raise the cost of energy and hurt the economy. However, the survey found conservatives favor those policies specifically because renewables are growing and rapidly adding jobs.

Trump’s selection of a climate skeptic to head the Environmental Protection Agency suggests the incoming administration may try to undo President Obama’s attempts to cut the carbon emissions that cause climate change. Pischea said conservative groups are working to help transform the nation’s energy supply, but they’ve been more focused on state and local policies. He said they will work in Washington.

“Urge Congress and urge the Trump administration to take a proactive platform on

clean energy,” he said, “but most of the important work to move the ball is really happening at the state level.”

Pischea said the survey found clean-air rules and support for economic development in energy transformation both tested off the charts. He said the poll found strong support for energy efficiency, and far more negative opinions about coal and nuclear energy. Pischea said the idea of government action aimed specifically at slowing climate change still is politically charged for conservatives, but added that he sees growing consensus on energy policies in general.

“The encouraging part about the increasing support on the right,” he said, “is, we hope that it can lead to a depoliticized policy environment, where the accelerated growth of clean energy can thrive.”

Pollster Public Opinion Strategies talked to 1,000 U.S. voters. More information about the poll is online at conservativeenergynetwork.org.

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Children’s Charity Distributes More Than 400 Bicycles

By KMIR News Staff CATHEDRAL CITY, Ca. - More than 400 bicycles were distributed to Coachella Valley fourth graders Sunday after a local nonprofit raised more than $77,000 through

a charitable radiothon.

The funds were raised by Variety, the Children’s Charity of the Desert, which assists children with disabilities and serious illnesses.

The nonprofit conducted a

two-day radiothon broadcast live on KPLM-106 last month, which drew enough donations to purchase the bicycles, to be given out at Palm Springs Motors.

Along with the bikes,

400 helmets donated by Walter Clark Legal Group were also be distributed.

Students eligible to receive bikes were nominated by local schools based on the student’s needs, efforts, sportsmanship, and respect for self, family, teachers and community, according to organizers. ``It is just the start of the holiday season and we are truly grateful for the community’s support and those of our sponsors that help make this event a success,’’ said Michael Matthews, board president of Variety, the Children’s Charity of the Desert.

More than 5,000 bikes have been provided for Coachella Valley children since the program’s inception, according to Variety. Source: KMIR

Computer Science Education Week: Kids Coding After School

By Desert Star Staff SPOKANE, Wash. - It’s Computer Science Education Week, and students in Washington state are finding computer education after the school day is done.

In Spokane, all 34 elementary schools have primary Coding Clubs after school. Lisa White, director of after-school programs for Spokane Public Schools, said kids as young as kindergartners participate in the clubs - and students learn about computer science off-screen, too.

“A lot of kids love doing the online part, being on the computer,” she said, “but even more of them like something they can touch and feel and make do something - make move, if you will.”

White said the Coding Club uses activities such as computer-programmed robots to demonstrate code in real life for kids. She said science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields still suffer from a lack of diversity, and after-school programs are uniquely positioned to change this.

According to a survey by the Afterschool Alliance, black children are twice as likely as white children to participate in after-school programs, and Hispanic children are nearly two-and-a-half times as likely. White said the key to diversifying the STEM field

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“The way that we’re getting at that in our system,” she said, “is really, literally, going down to pre-school and kindergarten, and getting with kids loving math and science, feeling incredibly confident about it.”

White said there’s good evidence these programs pay off even before children have graduated.

“We have a team over at one of our elementary schools - they’re fourth, fifth and sixth graders,” she said, “and they’ve filed two patents in the last two years for design elements that they’ve created.”

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Careful and conscious communication, especially with elders, wise ones, teachers, supervisors, colleagues and those you work with, is most important. There could be misunderstandings and misgivings. Have the intention to “hold your mind steady in the light” of Right Relations so that all your thoughts radiate love yet also authority. This allows for true leadership. At times you may need to be strict. Do it with compassion.

TAURUS All of humanity is called to be a “thinker”. Thinker begins with curiosity, then gathering information. Usually we believe what other people tell us. We believe what they believe. In our world ignorance is more acceptable than knowledgeable thinking. This must change for humanity. Taurus is called to have an illumined mind that illuminates the minds of others. Offering the light of knowledge. Throughout all your lifetimes, this is your purpose.

GEMINI For deeper self-identification it would be good for you to study the lives of ancient philosophers. Many, as Thinkers, Philosophers and Knowers, began schools and academies with lifetimes as great teachers. Geminis are teachers and writers.

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DECEMBER 14 – 20, 2016 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

investments, preparing your assets should something unexpected occur (illness, death, economic loss). This is Gemini intelligence at work.

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CANCER Past loves and relationships (and perhaps monetary concerns) may show up in one or more ways, especially in your thinking and in your heart.

You will revisit previous issues, especially misunderstandings and misinterpretations with those present in your life.

With all communication, examine the intentions behind words, assess the meanings, and do not overreact or there will be sadness, illusion and separation. You may need to make several financial decisions soon.

LEO Tend carefully to your health at this time; be sure to exercise (gently) as part of a daily routine. Allow yourself the thought that mistakes are made more easily now.

Therefore, check and re-check all work, writing, thoughts and actions. With co-workers realize criticism separates while cooperation unifies. You are a natural leader. Others look to you as a model of either good or bad (manners). Wear the color violet and rose.

VIRGO Has something bothered you in the past months? Something

about your relationship or lover or children or even your sense of creativity. Whatever it is will re-emerge in your daily life for healing. You will ponder upon the field of love. It is most important to be exacting and truthful. Truth occurs when we love enough. Love mobilizes us to do what we must.

What is that “must” for you?

Remember to “love more.”

LIBRA It’s important to communicate more with family members.

Or to at least consider this communication so that in during the holydays your heart will be able and willing. Care in communication needs to be taken with family and all domestic matters, including real estate. You might consider transforming your home(s) so that they reflect more beauty. Accomplish all things, including communication, with non-judgment and ahimsa (doing no harm). These will protect you in later lives.

SCORPIO Often you feel the ancient fires (ancient battles) coursing through your body allowing regeneration to take place. You hide yourself away sometimes.

You know many would not understand. So often you live in the shadow of a thought- form of protection. It takes a long time for you to trust. However, during this time you will need to contact and connect with others. If you remember, “Contact releases Love,” you

will be released (and protected). becomes your guide and will remain with you at all times.

This is a golden realm, a golden SAGITTARIUS thread. You are protected.

Previous financial issues may PISCES appear. Don’t feel threatened.

You will not drown in financial perplexity. Instead think reIdeas, goals, hopes and budgeting instead of continuing visions, groups and friends from to purchase. The only real the past may show up either in use of money at this time is person, in classes, in dreams, for educating others and for letters, emails or phone calls. tithing to those in need. And for It’s therefore important to beauty. Think on all the charities review your hopes and wishes that you believe in. For gifts this for the future. They may no year, tithe to those charities, longer exist. So many dreams, in other people’s names. This beliefs, visions and hopes have provides you with real wealth. come and gone. However, a new light dawns, along with CAPRICORN a new sense of detachment.

This eases you. For now, tend It’s best to remain balanced carefully to all phases of health. between the garden and being Drink Golden Milk each night. out in the world. Sometimes hiding behind a large tree in the Risa D’Angeles is the founder courtyard while a party’s going and director of the Esoteric & on. In the past you have been Astrological Studies Research misunderstood. Through no Institute: Risa’s Esoteric fault of your own. Sometimes Astrology. She can be reached people think you are different at risagoodwill@gmail.com. or emotionally distant. You really aren’t. You’re a spiritual onlooker, a silent Watcher and Listener. This is a gracefilled place to be. A place of beauty. A mentor for others.

AQUARIUS A completely new world-view begins to emerge in your understanding of life and the world. Your knowledge is being expanded which nurtures future plans. There has been uncertainty the past several years. However, this has strengthened you, allowed courage to come forth. Intuition

What to Know about Extending the Life of Your New Smartphone

By Desert Star Staff The latest model smartphones are a big financial investment, whether you opt for the Apple iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. But there’s good news for those with butter fingers. Waterresistance is the new industry standard, reveals a new study.

The study from SquareTrade, a protection

plan provider for smartphones, tablets and other devices, uses a range of robots to drop, tumble, dunk and bend devices to see how they live up to everyday activities, and this year, a new “surf test” was added to the mix -- pro surfer Kai Lenny took each phone out on the waves to test water-resistance.

Want to protect your new smartphone? The study results offer some key insights: • Water resistance: The iPhone 7 generation with an IP67 rating claims water resistance in “up to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.” While both phones survived tests of this claim, they did suffer some

Pro surfer Kai Lenny took each phone out on the ocean waves to test water resistance.

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audio muffling afterward.

“The iPhone 7 generation is the first to compete with water resistance,” says Steve Abernethy, executive chairman at SquareTrade.

“After putting them to the test, there’s no doubt the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus aren’t scared of going for a little swim.”

So while all this can give you some peace of mind around pools, puddles or even ocean waves, you will still want to take precautions around water.

• Strength: In the bend test, the iPhone 7 bent at 170 pounds of pressure, the iPhone 7 Plus bent at 180 -- both matching the previous 6s generation. Good news for those who like to store their phones in the back pockets.

• Tumble resistance: After 30 seconds in SquareTrade’s “TumbleBot,” the iPhone 7 was scuffed on its corners and cracked on the camera lens, similar to the iPhone 6s. The 7 Plus only suffered a small crack, and fared far better than the 6s Plus.

• The sidewalk always wins: A broken screen is still the leading cause of smartphone damage. Both phones shattered on their first facedown drop. By the second drop, the iPhone 7 bricked and wouldn’t turn back on. The third drop for the 7 Plus resulted in major screen malfunctioning rendering it unusable. After three corner drops, the iPhone 7 screen cracked and split, the 7 Plus screen shattered. So hold on tight.

Whatever phone you own, a strong sturdy case paired with a comprehensive protection plan is key. To learn more about affordable plans that cover drops, spills and malfunctions, visit squaretrade.com.

Whether you’re clumsy or simply prone to handing your smartphone over to pro surfers, the world is full of risks. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of your model so you can adopt sound habits that keep your phone in good condition and be sure to safeguard your expenditure. StatePoint

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T Give A Gift of Entertainment

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

“La La Land” The holidays are just around the corner—in fact, fact Christmas and Chanukah arrive on the same day this year. It’s a time to be happy, give gifts to loved ones and share good times with family and friends. It’s also a time to come up with a special present for every one your gift list—and what could be better than a gift of entertainment.

If you have film fans on your list, December is the perfect time to go into the movies since most of the Oscar contenders are being released this month—fine films like “Silence” and “Fences” from Paramount, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” from Disney and a new musical that should be especially enchanting for Angelina,”La La La Land.”

For the theatre fans, two fine musicals will be gracing Los Angeles stages in December and January:”The King and I” at the Pantages and a brand new musical “Amalie” at the Ahmanson. And remember, a DVD is a perfect stocking

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“Silence” stuffer and so easy to wrap.

It is interesting to note that Martin Scorsese’s latest film, “Silence,” opened at the Vatican on November 29 this year. This is actually appropriate since “Silence” is the story of two Jesuit priests who face violence and persecution in 17th century Japan when they try to locate their mentor and protect Japanese Catholics from harm. It stars Liam Neeson, Adam Driver (“Star Wars”) and Andrew Garfield, who is expected to be nominated for his performance in this gripping film. Garfield also turned in another Oscar worthy performance in Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” about a conscientious objector who served as a medic and saved the lives of 75 men.

“Fences,” starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (TVs “How To Get Away With Murder”), is based in August Wilson’s play and deals with the strained relationship between a father and son.

There is also Oscar’s buzz

attached to this film, which will be in theaters soon.

For “Star Wars” fans, you can’t miss with Disney’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which will open on December 16 citywide. It stars Felicity Jones and Diego Luna, unlikely heroes that join forces to steal plans for the Death Star. This film sets up the epic “Star Wars” anthology. If you see it at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, you will enjoy a themed stage show and you, and your guests can take your photo at the Stormtrooper meet-and-greet.

There will also be a curated collection of vehicle models and hero costumes from the production of the film on display. How cool is that! For tickets and further information go to 1-800-Disney6 (800347-6396) or visit www. elcapitantickets.com.

For all the song and dance guys and gals on your holiday gift list, you can’t go wrong with “ La La Land” starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. It’s the romantic

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story about a jazz musician (Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) who met while pursuing their dreams.

It will soon open citywide.

For theatre fans on your gift list, consider seeing the revival of “The King and I” which won four Tony Awards this past year.

The show is filled with great music and has an engrossing story. You can also give a Flex Package as a present for the theatre buff you want to please.

With Flex, you can choose 4 or more shows for a very reasonable price. Upcoming this year at the Pantages: “An American in Paris,” “Rent,” “Motown,” “Finding Neverland,” “The Book of Mormon” and more. For further information call 866-755-2929 or www. hollywoodpantages.com From Dec. 4 through Jan 15, the Ahmanson Theatre presents a brand-new stage

musical, “Amalie,” based on the 2001 romantic film comedy with music by Daniel Messe. Phillipa Soo stars in the title role. In the new year “Amalie” heads to Broadway where previews will begin in March—so we have the chance to see it first over here in La La Land before it heads off to the Big Apple.

And if you want a nice little stocking stuffer, here are a little DVD titles to consider. For pet lovers, young and older, check out “The Secret Life of Pets.”

Discover what your furry little darlings might be up to when you’re not looking. Another animated charmer, now available on DVD and Blu-ray, is Disney’s “Finding Dory,” starring the voice of Ellen Degeneres as the lovable, but very forgetful little blue fish named Dory, who sets out to find her parents with the help of Nemo.

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Closing out 2016 with three movie - mini reviews Denis Villenueve’s intriguing film. Some viewers probably and Marianne grow closer to will compare it as a sort of one another as they plot the a modern take on “Close details of their mission and Encounters of a Third Kind”, end up falling for each other. without the music and Successfully accomplishing harmonic clues being offered their mission and their escape, by the extraterrestrials in Max asks Marianne to come an effort to communicate back to London with him so with humans. But “Arrival” they can marry and have a life is more than just that. after the war living in England.

It’s a thinking person’s After a year they have a sci-fi movie that leaves daughter Anna, and then, one its viewers musing about morning Max is ordered to the ‘what if’ factors. report to his superiors where When a movie’s premise is he is confronted with the strong and plausible as “Arrival” knowledge that Marianne may is, no matter the time period be a German double agent. or setting in which it’s placed, If true, he must execute her the more universally accepted himself or face the gallows it becomes by the viewers. as a traitor. Talk about being The story of “Arrival”, revolves on the horns of a dilemma. around Linguistics professor “Allied”, written by Steven Louise Banks, wonderfully Knight and directed by Robert and sensitively played by Zemeckis has two huge stars in Amy Adams who is called Pitt and Cotillard who heat up upon by the U.S. government the screen in their love scenes, to assist in translating alien but director Zemeckis, despite communications from some wonderful camera 12 spaceships that have Continued from Page 1

Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner in “Arrival” Colonel G.T. Weber, the senior military officer in charge of the assignment, delivers a nice performance as the harried, sympathetic, but dedicated military officer who must carry out his orders.

My suggestion to potential

Ben Affleck in “The Accountant” magic by cinematographer Don Burgess, fails to breathe any life into his film. It lacks energy and pacing, which is not only glacial, at times, it also fails to engage from the get- go. However, the special effects are first rate. This is definitely not a remake of the 1943 Bogart/Bergman classic romantic drama “Casablanca”.

That story written by the Epstein brothers and Howard Koch in 1943, hit the Oscar jackpot when it came to WW II romantic movie dramas. And, it is still considered the gold standard of WW II romantic dramas. “Allied”, as a wartime espionage story however, is a different kettle of fish. Rating: Two and a half stars out of five.

“Arrival”, the 2016 SciFi film starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker is an intelligent, sophisticated, film and story premise about aliens visiting planet Earth. Instead of a film about alien abduction, “Arrival” is a film about alien visitation and the attempt to communicate with one another that is front and center in Canadian director

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simultaneously landed in 12 countries around the globe.

(Adams is being touted as a short-list candidate for 2016’s Best Female nomination and a possible win at the upcoming 89th Oscar ceremony to be held on February 26, 2017).

Adams who is believable, and tender in the home and family sequences, yet firm, level-headed, and strong in the sequences when dealing with the military and the politicians who are very quick to jump to conclusions about the 12 alien space ships that have simultaneously landed in their various countries.

Jeremy Renner plays Ian Donnelly, a military theoretical physicist whom the government has assigned to assist Louise in her urgent pursuit to communicate with the aliens before the other 12 nations decide to attack their space ships. It’s a bit of a thankless role because of Adams’ potent performance.

But Renner solidly soldier’s on and in the end marries the beautiful redheaded Adams to then raise their own family.

Forest Whitaker as

viewers is to pay attention to the story for the answers to the questions you are thinking about while viewing it. The movie is non-linear. It goes back and forth, but the underlining messages of hope and shared understanding that one gleans from the movie are well worth the effort.

“Arrival”, written by Eric Heissere, is auteur director

Villeneuve’s baby, and like any father, he makes sure that you like his family. The technical credits shine, especially the camera work of cinematographer Bradford Young. This film will definitely be part of the Oscar mix come February 2017. Rating: Four stars out of five.

“The Accountant” a 2016 action thriller directed by Gavin O’Connor and written by Bill Debuque, stars Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K.Simons, John Bernthal, John Lithgow, Jeffery Tambor and Cynthia Addai-Robinson. The film is a typical martial arts, high body-count popcorn flick that has more than enough blood and collateral damage to satisfy even the most jaded of millennials who attend movies today.

The story is not only simplistic, but really strains one’s credulity. We’re expected to buy into a film about one Christian Wollf (Ben Affleck), a high-functioning autistic mathematics savant, and an accountant to shady corporate clients who need Christian to ‘uncooked’ their books to fend off the U.S. Treasury Department from performing those pesky tax audits. In between clients, Christian gets to reduce the bad guy population, via A-K14 weapons that appear to shoot thousands of rounds of ammo in a few seconds. It’s like thumbing

through a comic book in order to follow the story line with such obvious cardboard characters.

Like most of these action films, the story gets overly complicated in making sure the viewers get lots of narrative threads and action scenes in the hope that we don’t realize how weak and thin the story really is. “The Accountant” is a formulaic plot film with few surprises that waste the talents of Affleck, who is a fine actor that deserves better material.

Simmons, an Oscar winner for his riveting performance in last year’s “Whiplash” also deserves better. Kendrick plays a character who wouldn’t be missed if she wasn’t in the script. The film also gives the appearance of solid actors like Lithgow and Tambor, performing as a favor to the producers. The villain, however, as usual, gets the-over-the-top plum role. In this case, that plum falls to John Bernthal as Brax, Christian’s young brother who gets to chew the scenery.

All action movies need the services of many creative people. One creative professional that all action films definitely require, beside the director, is a cinematographer who knows how to deliver the magic to the screen. Seamus Mc Garvey is that man for “The Accountant”. Rating: Two stars out of five. All three films can be seen in a movie Cineplex near you. Happy Holidays.

Brad Pitt in “Allied” December 14, 2016

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PS Walk of Stars: Fleet Easton gets his Star ‘407’

Fleet Easton and his Star. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The number 407 Palm Springs Walk of Stars was given to Fleet Easton, also known as the Prince of Palm Springs. Fleet is an actor, singer, dancer, humanitarian and a 9 year resident of Palm Springs. The Star Dedication ceremony was held on December 9th in front of George’s Azul Patio Restaurant at 369 North Palm Canyon Drive. George and Paris Kessinger, owners

of Azul Patio, friends and fans sponsored the Star.

They held three events get the money for the Star. They joked that Fleet is so busy they had trouble getting him committed to a date to hold those fund-raisers for his Star.

Almost 200 friends of Fleet attended the Star Dedication. Chairs were set up on the side walk in front of the Restaurant. Many people in the Desert don’t know of Fleets history. He

Rebecca Ames, Tigerman, Fleet Easton and Prince Mario Max Schaumberg Lippe. Photo by Pat Krause has an amazing life as an actor and singer. He started out singing and dancing at a young age. He received scholarships for Ballet and attended the famous Julliard School. Injuries forced him away from a dancing career, so he went back to his first love as a singer and then actor.

Fleet has always listened to an inner voice that leads him on many paths. His voice told him to go to Florida where he had his own show and toured

in a national show. He acted in several TV series, including, The Cape, and, From The Earth To The Moon, He hosted a TV show in Florida and was the Voice of NASA. Fleet has also been a director, stage manager and even a hair and make-up artist in his career.

Fleet has performed with many orchestras, including the Space Coast Pops and the Melbourn Florida Orchestra.

His inner voice told him to come to Palm Springs

and start a new career.

He has starred in Cabaret Review and is a soloist for Interfaith Spiritual Center Worldwide. Fleet enjoys performing for charities and gives back wherever he can.

Fleet is involved with Make a Wish Foundation, Animal Samaritans, Desert AIDS Project, Abused Children and so much more. Fleet was also awarded the, Call to Service Award, from President Obama, plus many other awards.

Penn and Teller at the Agua Caliente Casino

Teller and Penn. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The comedy duo of Penn and Teller were big hits at The Show in the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Dec. 9th. The Show area was filled completely as Penn and Teller have been big names in the Entertainment World for almost 40 years and have created many fans. Penn does all the talking for the duo. Teller is the comedy part to the act. This was a

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fun night, and the audience displayed their appreciation with huge applause after each part on the show.

The duo brought up a lot of members from the audience to be a part to the act. The tricks they did were amazing and a couple of times they actually told how the trick was done.

The audience seemed mesmerized with trying to figure out how each trick

Penn Jillette. Photo by Pat Krause was performed, many times in a comedic tone. At one part on the show, it seemed they had Teller in a huge vat of water for over 10 minutes and had an audience member call out every 30 seconds to show how long he really was in the vat. Very funny skit.

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they did. Teller is entertaining without saying a word. They are true magicians with the many tricks they performed, and they do it in such a humorous way. They brought out a top hat and a fake rabbit, only to produce a real rabbit a few minutes later.

The theatre where they performed is small enough to be able to see the show very well. There are no seats far away from the

stage. Everyone can see the whole performance as its an intimate type a theatre. I am looking forward to upcoming performances by Huey Lewis and The News on New Years Eve. Other great acts soon are Sting, Air Supply, Steven Tyler and Alan Jackson, who will be at The Show for two nights.

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Passing Anti-LGBT Bill Could Cost Texas Billions

By Desert Star Staff AUSTIN, Texas – Some state leaders are prioritizing a so-called anti-LGBT bathroom bill for the upcoming session of the Legislature, but a new report warns that passage could cost Texas billions of dollars and thousands of jobs.

The Texas Association of Business has released a study pointing out that the backlash from passing a bill forcing people to use the toilet of the gender on their birth certificate could cost the state’s businesses up to $8.5 billion and 185,000 jobs.

Chuck Smith, CEO of Equality Texas, an LGBT advocacy group, says one business segment is likely to be the hardest hit by protests and boycotts.

“There are certain industries that are on the front line of damage, and those would be those that deal with travel and tourism,

conventions, sporting events and entertainment events,” he points out.

Some state leaders, particularly Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, have put the bathroom bill, which sponsors say protects religious freedoms, at the top of their agenda.

But others, such as House Speaker Joe Straus, say there are more important issues.

Smith says there are other bills that have been, or are expected to be, filed that would limit the rights of the state’s LGBT community.

“There has been legislation filed that would prohibit Home Rule Charter cities in Texas from passing nondiscrimination ordinances,” Smith points out. “The legislation would also nullify any existing nondiscrimination ordinances.”

Smith adds that recent polls show about 75 percent of Texans oppose

A new report finds that major Texas travel and entertainment destinations, such as the Alamo in San Antonio, could lose billions of dollars if the state passes an anti-LGBT “bathroom bill.” (iStockphoto) measures that target groups for discrimination. He says passing that kind of law could damage the Texas economy.

“We are supportive of the effort to educate people about how damaging this

discriminatory legislation could be for our state’s economy, for our state’s brand and for the business community, which accounts for the majority of the tax revenues in the state,” he states.

Smith says states such as North Carolina and Arizona lost hundreds of millions of dollars after passing “religious freedom” bills aimed at LGBT and other groups.

Thousands of CA Vets Almost Free from Paying Back Bonuses

said a tremendous number of veterans received these bonuses - and then years later, were targeted by the Pentagon for repayment.

“Several of these soldiers then paid them back, or suffered consequences in terms of their credit. Others really faced a terrible predicament because they used this money to buy a home or to get an education,” Schiff said. “It’s a terrible position to be in.”

Schiff’s petition to allow the guard members to keep the bonus money was widely supported. But the defense bill has been called bloated by detractors who object to increasing military spending A California National Guardsman with family member before a deployment to Afghanistan. (Staff Sgt. by $3 billion beyond what the president had sought.

Emily Surh/Army National Guard) The bill would also give

By Desert Star Staff Authorization Act, the defense women were incorrectly troops a pay raise of 2.1 LOS ANGELES – It looks appropriations legislation that offered bonuses to re-up percent - slightly more than like thousands of California the Senate takes up this week. their service. Now, Congress the Pentagon had requested. veterans will soon be released Roughly ten years ago, appears to be coming And it specifically prohibits the from any obligation to pay in an effort to increase the together to protect them from Obama Administration from back millions of dollars to number of troops at the height their employer’s mistake. fulfilling its promise to close the the Pentagon. The new of the Iraq and Afghanistan Congressman Adam Schiff, prison at Guantanamo Bay. agreement was folded into wars, 10,000 California D-Dist. 28, who represents The defense appropriations the latest National Defense National Guardsmen and the Greater Los Angeles area, bill is expected to pass in

the Senate, and will likely be signed by the president. In the meantime, the Pentagon has until July 2017 to bring any cases against soldiers believed to have committed fraud in receiving bonuses. Schiff said he’s ready to stand by the vets.

“These soldiers had every right to feel betrayed,” he said. “They were made this bargain, they were offered these bonuses; there was no reason for them to question them. And for the Pentagon, so many years later, to come after them and essentially say, ‘You shouldn’t have been offered that bonus, we want you to pay it back’ - it’s just a terrible disservice.”

Schiff said he’s cautiously optimistic that Congress can work together to get things done in the New Year, as evidenced by this progress for veterans. He said he thinks common ground could be found with an infrastructure bill, to fix roads and update the telecommunications and energy grids.

By Vince Marino PALM DESERT, Ca. -The Palm Desert City Council approved a measure bring the to the Tour De Palm Springs to Palm Desert Thursday.

“We were approved 5-0, unanimously, to bring the Tour De Palm Springs to Palm Desert. We’re very excited. We have thousands of cyclist and thousands of families that will be coming into El Paseo in Palm Desert,”

miles for the amateur.

“As you ride along these groups conjugate and they’re all at the same place. And it’s a really interesting thing to watch. People come in, these groups come in, these groups form along the way, whether you’re an elite rider or you’re just struggling to finish,” said previous tour rider David O’donnell. Source: KMIR

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said Tim Esser, founder of the Tour De Palm Springs.

The change of venue was brought on by scheduling conflicts in Palm Springs.

Organizers say fewer and fewer riders were coming out for the tour because of the earlier start date.

“What happens is these big club, riders of twenty, thirty in a group, they plan their vacations around this event so it was very difficult

for them with the date change. So we’re going to be bringing it back to the original date, which is the middle of February,” Esser said.

The event raises money for local charities in the Coachella Valley including United Cerebral Palsy and Disabled American Veterans.

In the last five years, the tour has raised one point two five million dollars.

“When they are able to December 14, 2016

participate in the ride, the smiles that come on their face are just amazing. They are able to be out there with all the rest of the folks that are riding in the day, they just smile, they just start glowing,” said Michael Stearns, executive director of CV Spin.

The tour has a place for every level of rider with event distances ranging from one hundred miles for the elite rider to five

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By Desert Star Staff Everyone needs to find great holiday gifts in a pinch from time to time. But just because you’re shopping last minute doesn’t mean these gifts shouldn’t be thoughtful.

Here are a few tips to make sure that presents

purchased in the 11th hour are appreciated and enjoyed.

Strike the Right Mood: There is good news. You don’t need to break the bank on a day-long shopping excursion in order to find great items.

Consider simple gifts that create that special feeling

of home, such as American Home by Yankee Candle.

The line features candles with holiday fragrances -- such as Fresh Balsam Fir and Holiday Apple Wreath -- for under $20 and are great for holiday entertaining. Jars, tumblers, tea lights and wax cubes

all make warm, thoughtful gifts and are available at the grocery stores, drug stores and big box stores you visit every day, so you can conveniently do your holiday shopping during a busy time of year. Visit YCamericanhome. com to learn more.

Sign Them Up: A subscription service is a gift that keeps on giving all year long. In this regard, you can think beyond magazine subscriptions these days.

“Subscription boxes,” which offer great products on a monthly basis, are an ontrend and fun gift that can be purchased in an instant.

Themes for boxes are as eclectic as your gift recipients themselves and include books, socks, healthful snacks and beauty products.

Go Gift Cards: Crunched for time? Not exactly sure what a friend or family member wants or needs? Opt for a gift card that you can easily email or print out and put into a card. Many thirdparty gift card aggregators

exist online, where you can quickly dash to a website and complete your transaction.

Large online retailers also offer online gift cards to help you find a present fast -- no matter his or her personal sense of style or interests.

Wrap Smart: Having extra materials for quick gift wrapping just makes sense all year long, but particularly during the holidays. Stay organized with a designated gift wrapping station throughout the season that features greeting cards, tape, scissors, ribbon, wrapping paper, gift bags, and tags. Gift bags and a bit of tissue paper can make a last minute gift go from flat to festive in moments, so stock up on these items in a variety of sizes so you are always ready to wrap.

Don’t get stressed about last minute gifting this holiday season. Being prepared can help ensure you put smiles on the faces of everyone on your list. StatePoint

By Desert Star Staff In this digital age, you may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are many reasons to skip the devices and stick to writing things down.

From staying organized to planning your week to tracking career growth, here are a few things to take note of when it comes to taking notes.

• Taking notes in longhand can help you retain more information, suggests a study from Princeton and UCLA, as taking notes makes you more likely to process the information and reframe it in your own words. Not only that, your notepad is likely to contain fewer distractions than your laptop, tablet or phone.

• Look professional and stay organized at your next interview or meeting. Taking notes will make you look engaged and interested in what is happening, and a professional planner and/ or notebook are must-have workplace accessories.

Brands like AT-A-GLANCE offer professional, yet stylish

planners, matching desk pads, notepads and wall calendars in a variety of styles and formats.

Visit MyAtAGlanceStory.com for organizational inspiration.

• Making comments in your notebook or planner helps you become the publisher of your story, capturing your life’s moments along the way. These are tools that help you look back on events in a tangible way.

• Rid yourself of the everpresent stress that comes with a busy life. Seeing everything written down will give you a sense of control.

You will feel confident in knowing you have it all set, and keeping a record of your tasks in one location gives you an easy, organized way to get a grasp on your days.

• Using a planner to track your schedule can actually help you find missing time.

You will have a better grasp on what is coming up and may even see a break that leaves you time to schedule dinner with a friend, try that new recipe you’ve been craving, or

time to search for that special birthday present you need for the party this weekend.

• Increase productivity by maximizing the 24 hours that you have. Seeing everything on paper will help you plan and prioritize. Having “scheduled downtime” can help you to know when to go full steam ahead and when to take a break and unwind for a bit.

• Tracking in one place can also help prevent committing to things you can’t do. Wall calendars for the house are a great tracking tool for multiple schedules, helping day-today tasks run smoothly.

• Whether you’re planning a wedding or a work conference, a planner is among the most important assets you can use to aid your efforts,

helping you keep track of all the details, large and small.

Find a favorite pen and a favorite planner, and get back to basics. It may have been a little while since you relied on paper, but you may find that writing things down helps you keep better track of all of life’s little details and makes you the publisher of your own story. StatePoint

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• Know your options.

Is the seller requiring that you pay cash? Be wary.

That is a red flag, too.

• Know the paperwork. Car thieves often replace the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the stolen car with one that belongs to a legally registered vehicle. This process, which is known as “VIN cloning” or “retagging,” allows car thieves to cover up the car’s true history and forge title documents.

Be sure to check that all the VINs located throughout the car (dashboard, driver door, under the hood) match each other and the paperwork.

No matter where you buy your car or from whom, be sure you understand the ins and outs of your payment plan. If you are getting an auto loan from a bank, familiarize yourself with its terms before signing.

You can learn more by visiting wellsfargo.com/auto-loans.

Ask questions and do your research. Being a savvy car shopper can help you avoid the risks associated with buying from a private seller. StatePoint

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By Desert Star Staff As more consumers turn to online sites and social media to find deals on used cars from private party sellers, experts warn that buyers should beware.

“Private sellers often offer some of the best deals available on used cars, but these transactions may also bear a certain amount of risk,” says John Rasmussen, Wells Fargo’s head of Personal Lending Group.

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in the United States in 2015, according to the FBI, a 3.1 percent rise over 2014. A portion of these vehicles are resold to consumers like you, which can mean problems down the line.

Consumers who buy a stolen car run the risk of the vehicle impoundment and troubles with the insurance agency should the car be involved in an accident.

You may also find it virtually impossible to get your money back on the purchase.

To avoid this fate, Wells Fargo Direct Auto loan experts are sharing some smart tips.

• Know your vehicle.

This means doing more than just a test drive. Find out the vehicle history by using online resources like Carfax. Have a mechanic look at the vehicle.

• Know the seller. Do your best to make sure the seller is who they say they are and that their name appears on the title and paperwork. Any person trying to sell a car on behalf of December 14, 2016

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MUSIC Music Books Gift Guide

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Those whose interest in music extends beyond merely listening have plenty of choice books to choose from this holiday season. From in-depth explorations of ‘60s favorites the Monkees and countrywestern hero Buck Owens to groundbreaking Americana outfit The Band and a look at punk icons The Clash, here is a list of some noteworthy 2016 titles available now.

Amy Winehouse’s Only Masterpiece (Backbeat Books) Author: Donald Brackett Softcover: 272 pages Tell me more: Amy Winehouse’s life itself was tragic; she died of alcohol poisoning in July 2011 at the age of 27. And while much of the focus on Winehouse over the past five years has focused on her battles with drug and alcohol addiction, author Donald Brackett’s “Back to Black: Amy Winehouse’s Only Masterpiece” puts the focus on her second and most brilliant album, “Back to Black.”

The 2006 release spawned a number of hit singles and has had a lasting impact with the subsequent success of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and, more recently, Adele.

The songs, producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi and musicians who contributed to that album are the focus of the important and fastTitle: The Monkees, Head moving study. Information: and the 60s (Jawbone Press) backbeatbooks.com.

Author: Peter Mills Paperback: 336 pages Tell me more: When four young actors were cast to portray an aspiring rock band on “The Monkees” TV series in 1965, it isn’t likely anyone would have believed the enduring power of not only the group’s hit NBC show, but the lasting appeal of the quartet’s musical recordings and influence of their 1968 film “Head.” Peter Mills’ “The Monkees, Head, and the 60s” is a serious and thoughtful look at how Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Title: Buck ‘Em! The Davy Jones went from being an Autobiography of Buck imaginary band to becoming a Owens (Backbeat Books) bona fide music making outfit Authors: Buck Owens and ultimately establishing with Randy Poe the blueprint for how the Paperback: 360 pages music industry uses marketing Tell me more: During the to establish the career of a late 1990s, singer-guitaristmainstream artist. This is an songwriter Buck Owens essential book for not only recorded nearly 100 hours of Monkees fans, but those who his memories onto cassette want to understand the myriad tapes in what would ultimately of forces that often determine provide the text for “Buck ‘Em! why an artist is successful.

The Autobiography of Buck Information: jawbonepress.com Owens.” Now available in paperback, the autobiography covers his years as a hit maker (he was the biggest country music star of the 1960s), host of the country comedy TV show “Hee Haw,” influence on greats such as Dwight Yoakam (who wrote the book’s preface) and Owens’ legendary business acumen. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll! The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business (Backbeat Books) Author: Kenny Aronoff Hardcover: 320 pages Tell me more: Kenny Title: Back to Black: Aronoff is among the greatest

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and most influential drummers of his generation, having recorded and performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, and many more.

Now Aronoff’s first-person account of his one-of-akind tale is documented in “Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll! The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business.” In colorful and conversational language, Aronoff details events throughout his rich life; the lesson here is ultimately about having a dream and working everyday to make it come true. The book’s forward was penned by drummer-author Neil Peart of the band Rush. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: The Band FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Fathers of Americana (Backbeat Books) Author: Peter Aaron Paperback: 400 pages Tell me more: The musical landscape explored by The Band in the late 1960s and early ‘70s somehow fused folk, blues, gospel, country, soul and rock ‘n’ roll in ways never heard before. Often cited as creators of the roots rock genre and arguably the first Americana rock ensemble, The Band’s profound influence and terrific legacy is highlighted throughout “The Band FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Fathers of Americana.” Author Peter Aaron digs deep into December 14, 2016

the individual and collective contributions of Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson, the names behind classic songs including “The Weight,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “Up On Cripple Creek.” Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: The Clash FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Clash City Rockers (Backbeat Books) Author: Gary J. Jucha Paperback: 400 pages Tell me more: One of punk rock’s earliest and most important champions is celebrated throughout “The Clash FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Clash City Rockers.” The book provides all kinds of interesting and informative information on the English band that was founded by guitarist Mick Jones and fronted by the late Joe Strummer. The band’s complex history is explored clearly, with the group’s changing lineup,

tours and legendary concert dates, bootlegs and official releases revisited during the 400-page run. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: A Perfect Union of Contrary Things (Backbeat Books) Author: Sarah Jensen with Maynard James Keenan Hardcover: 274 pages Tell me more: Life is as much about the decisions we make as those we don’t.

The authorized biography of Tool lead singer-songwriter Maynard James Keenan (“A Perfect Union of Contrary Things”) is a story of hard work and good luck, passion and friendships, music and wine beautifully told by author Sarah Jensen. Even those with little knowledge of Tool or A Perfect Circle will want to read this volume cover to cover. The edition includes a number of photos from his childhood and his music career. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1606166, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

MARCIA PLUMLEIGH-OZAG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: MARCIA PLUMLEIGH-OZAG to Proposed Name: MARCIA PLUMLEIGH. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: February 3, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, 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: December 8, 2016, Judge of the Superior Court December 14, 21, 28, 2016, January 4, 2017 DSW16-1353 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1605904, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. TERESA ARACELI PENA-VELA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: TERESA ARACELI PENA-VELA to Proposed Name: TERESA ARACELI PEÑA DUBOIS. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: January 20, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, 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: November 22, 2016, Judge of the Superior Court December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-1350

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MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-1348

MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2016. DSW16-1336

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SECURUS, 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL., COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: LUCIO- -MARMOLEJO, 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL., 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: LUCIO- -MARMOLEJO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 22, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201614623 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 December 7,14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-1346

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16739279-RY Order No.: 160209560-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/2007. 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. 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 C ode 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): BRENDA C AVINA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 5/15/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0322208 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2017 at 3:00PM Place of Sale: In front of the building near the flagpoles at 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, California 92882(Northeast c orner of West Sixth Street & South Buena Vista Avenue).

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $273,661.12 The purported property address is: 66634 12TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 639-113-018-4 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 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-16-739279-RY . 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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.

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: 888-988-6736 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-739279-RY IDSPub #0119501 12/14/2016 12/21/2016 12/28/2016> DSW16-1351

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CHIPPER CHILE, 339 PASEO GUSTO, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOHN ESPEJO, LLC, 42059 DENALI CT., INDIO, CA 92203/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOHN ANTHONY ESPEJO JR, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 28, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201614718 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 December 7,14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-1345

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MAD MAN GARAGE, 36018 COUNTRY PARK DRIVE, WILDOMAR, CA 92595. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JAMES FRANKLIN CARLIER 31152 LAHONTAN ST TEMECULA, CA 92592. 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: JAMES FRANKLIN CARLIER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 17, 2016.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201614399 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 30, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE December 7, 14, 21, 2016. DSW16-1344 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS AS: LOVE TO ORGANIZE!, 67100 QUIJO FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIRD., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside NESS AS: BUSTOS REALTY SERVICES, 1800 County. Full name of registrant: KELLY- -ERWIN, SMOKE TREE LANE #53, PALM SPRINGS, CA 67100 QUIJO RD., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. 92262. Riverside County; 60040 JERBOA ROAD, Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561. Full name of commenced to transact business under the ficti- registrant: LEONARD STEVEN BUSTOS 60040 tious business name(s) listed above on 9/20/2011. JERBOA ROAD, MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561.

I declare that all the information in this statement Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares has not yet begun to transact business under the as true, information which he or she knows to be fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: KELLY- -ERWIN. that all the information in this statement is true This statement was filed with the County Clerk of and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Riverside County on November 22, 2016. Peter information which he or she knows to be false, Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. is guilty of a crime). Signed LEONARD STEVEN R-201614578 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- BUSTOS. This statement was filed with the County NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Clerk of Riverside County on November 14, 2016.

FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS No. R-201614232 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 14, 21, 28, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN2016, January 4, 2017. DSW16-1354 OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub November 23, NESS AS: SKYLARK HOTEL; THE TANGERINE; 30, December 7, 14, 2016. DSW16-1338 THE TANGERINE PALM SPRINGS, 1466 NORTH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NESS AS: LUCIDO AGENCY, 47100 WASHINGTANGERINE HOTELS PALM SPRINGS, INC. A TON STREET SUITE 101, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 2763 LAUREL Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HEATH PASS AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046/CA. MICHAEL HILGENBERG, INC., 47100 WASHINGBusiness is conducted by: CORPORATION. Reg- TON STREET SUITE 101, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/ istrant commenced to transact business under the CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. fictitious business name(s) listed above on October Registrant commenced to transact business under 21, 2016. I declare that all the information in this the fictitious business name(s) listed above on statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who 09/01/16. I declare that all the information in this declares as true, information which he or she knows statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: AMITESH- declares as true, information which he or she knows -DAMUDAR, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HEATH with the County Clerk of Riverside County on No- HILGENBERG, SECRETARY. This statement was vember 23, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201614642 NOTICE — November 3, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201613807 NOTICE — EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIRIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. Pub December 14, 21, 28, 2016, January 4, 2017. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

DSW16-1352 Pub November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE DSW16-1337 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS AS: SCHNAUZER SHORTS, 22825 RUDDER FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIROW RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riv- NESS AS: NEXTSCAPE, 29800 PUSHAWALLA erside County; 42215 WASHINGTON ST., #A-229, RD, INDIO HILLS, CA 92241. Riverside County.

PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: Full name of registrant: LUIS GUERRA HUERTA TANIA SHERRIL KIDD 42215 WASHINGTON ST., 29800 PUSHAWALLA RD, INDIO HILLS, CA 92241. #A-229, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced commenced to transact business under the fictito transact business under the fictitious business tious business name(s) listed above on 2006. I name(s) listed above on November 6, 2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LUIS GUERRA HUERTA. guilty of a crime). Signed: TANIA SHERRIL KIDD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk Riverside County on November 16, 2016. Peter of Riverside County on December 1, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201614336 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIR-201614934 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEBEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-

T.S. No. 16-42621 APN: 656-102-011-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: PABLO CORTEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 1/10/2007 as

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Instrument No. 2007-0020525 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:12/29/2016 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: In the area in front of 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California 92881. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,770.49 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 15253 AVENIDA MANZANA DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 656-102-011-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub. com, using the file number assigned to this case 16-42621. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: 12/2/2016 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 rvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com _____ ____________________________ Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 20734 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/16 DSW16-1349 T.S. No. 046478-CA APN: 009-615-639 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/20/2006. 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 On 1/24/2017 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/31/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0073350, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: Betty Owen, Trustee of The Betty Owen Revocable Trust, dated 10/27/88 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 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: A Leasehold as created by that certain Lease dated June 22, 2001, executed

by Sheffield-Mission Hills, LLC a California Limited Liability Company, as lessor and recorded September 13, 2001 as Instrument No. 01-447870, Official Records for the term and upon and subject to all of the provisions therein contained. Lot(s) 1 of Tract No. 29747, in the City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, State of California, as shown by Map on file in Book 295, Page(s) 35 through 39 inclusive, of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1 WIMBLEDON DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 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 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: $531,300.12 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s

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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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 046478CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish December 14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-1347 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16740696-JP Order No.: 160220275-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/28/2012. 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 C ode 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): REJEAN P FOURNIER, AND GISELE T FOURNIER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/11/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0601684 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2017 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: $169,383.86 The purported property address is: 12775 AVENIDA ALTA LOMA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 644-062-013 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 sa le 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: CA16-740696-JP . 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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. 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 O r Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-16-740696-JP IDSPub #0118766 12/7/2016 12/14/2016 12/21/2016. DSW16-1343 T.S. No. 019276-CA APN: 768-310-020-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT 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 LAWYER On 1/31/2017 at 3:00 PM, 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

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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 SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 53-838 WEST SIENNA CIRCLE COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 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 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 No-

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tice of Sale is: $242,366.24 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your

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sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 019276CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish November 30, December 7, 14, 2016. DSW16-1341 T.S. No. 044225-CA APN: 661-103-017-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/15/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/21/2016 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/22/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0466275, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHAEL GOLDBERG, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

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IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9830 BROOKLINE AVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 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 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: $226,101.07 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You

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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 044225CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish 11/30/2016, 12/7/2016, 12/14/2016. DSW16-1334

Expert: Plan Now to Avoid a Holiday Debt Hangover

By Desert Star Staff ANN ARBOR, Mich. – While red is one of the colors of the holiday season, it’s not a good look for a bank account, and experts say racking up holiday debt can lead to a cycle that’s hard to break. The average American will spend $936 on holiday gifts this year, the second highest amount on record, according to the National Retail Federation.

Kathryn Greiner, a financial literacy specialist with University of Michigan Credit Union, said the pressure to provide this time of year can lead people to take extreme measures, including turning to payday lenders.

“About 75 percent of all payday loans are payoffs for old payday loans,” she said. “And a lot of folks who use these end up taking not just weeks but

years to pay them off.”

Greiner said using cash instead of credit cards to pay for holiday purchases can help curb the tendency to overspend. She also recommends developing a written budget for next year’s holidays as soon as these are over. Many credit unions offer free financial counseling to help their members stick to their financial goals.

The urge to “keep up with the Joneses” can be particularly hard to avoid this time of year, but Greiner said spending beyond one’s means only serves to suck the joy right out of the season.

“I see a lot of people who are kind of miserable over the holidays or dread them because they can’t keep up,” she added. “It’s a pressure that they can’t even face and it’s hard to articulate.”

She also added that it’s particularly important for spouses and partners to have an open, honest talk about what they can and

can’t afford. According to a recent survey, more than one in four Americans said they plan to rack up debt this holiday season that will

linger more than a month, with two-thirds of those expecting they will need three or more months to pay it off. Source: PR Newswire

Using cash for holiday purchases can help avoid the debt cycle. (cohdra/morguefile

Lawmakers Advance Public-Lands Transfer Despite Public Opposition

By Desert Star Staff CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A group of lawmakers meets tomorrow in Cheyenne to advance a state constitutional amendment to manage federal lands if they’re transferred

to states. The measure would govern lands currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, not national parks or monuments. Critics are concerned lands could be sold off to the highest

bidder, limiting access to outdoor recreation.

Chamois Andersen, executive director of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, said protecting lands owned by all Americans is an issue that

Wyoming lawmakers are advancing efforts to transfer public lands to states. (Pixabay)

cuts across partisan divides.

“And it has nothing to do with whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, whether you like the federal government or not,” she said.

“We all recognize the risk is too great. And we all want to work toward solutions when it comes to federal-lands management.”

Proponents of the amendment claim the feds are bad managers, and are slow to grant oil, gas and mining permits. In November, a Wyoming legislative committee charged with natural resources heard more than two hours of comments from hunters, anglers and conservation groups opposed to the move.

Only two people spoke in favor of the proposal.

A recent study commissioned by the Wyoming Legislature found state management would be too costly, and adhering to federal multiple-use and

environmental standards would present significant challenges.

Anderson said lawmakers also should consider the potential loss of money from tourism and outdoor recreation, a sustainable and ongoing source of revenue.

“More than a billion dollars per year is provided by hunters and anglers and watchable wildlife enthusiasts,” she added. “This is just going to continue, the use of these lands, and the important dollars that hunters and anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts bring to the counties, and thus to Wyoming state coffers.”

A Western Attorney Generals’ report, chaired by Wyoming AG Peter Michael, found no legal merit for a constitutional amendment to transfer public lands. Governor Matt Mead told the Casper Star-Tribune the move also would be financially impractical.

Source: PR Newswire

Following the Money in Illinois

By Desert Star Staff SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -Exactly how much money did candidates spend during the November general election?

Recent data from the National Institute on Money in State Politics shows candidates for state House and Senate seats in Illinois alone raised more than $95 million this election cycle.

Illinois ranks second in the nation for money raised to support state legislative races.

Sarah Brune, executive director for the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, said her group plans to discuss Illinois campaign spending and possible limits from a local and national perspective at a forum next month, because, she said, the spending has grown out of control.

“It’s really mind blowing, I think, for somebody who is working hard just to make ends meet,” Brune said. “I think it’s hard for people to reconcile the fact that almost $100 million was raised on politics, when there are issues that are affecting people’s daily lives that didn’t get talked about in this election,”

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Illinois ranks second in the nation when it comes to money spent in state legislative races. (ustreasury.gov) There are 12.1 million people in Illinois, and there were 61 contested races. The only state to top fundraising in Illinois was California, with $118.9 million dollars raised.

But the population of that state is three times larger than Illinois’, and it had a greater number of contested races in the 2016 general election.

Brune said there was an increase in state super PAC

donations this election cycle.

She said that’s part of why her group is pushing for more regulation and transparency.

“We’ve also advocated for any politically active group that’s giving large donations, they need to register as a political committee and disclose their donors,” Brune said. “And we’re going to be pursuing that cause to really try to make people know who’s giving

money to try to affect elections for public office in their area.”

Illinois is the only state that has a legal provision allowing limits to be lifted by candidate self-funding or spending from super PACs. Brune said this year, more than a third of contested state House and Senate races in the state had contribution limits removed due to candidate self-funding or super PAC spending.

Men Found With More Than 50 Firearms, Meth, in Palm Springs

By KMIR News Staff Palm SPRINGS, Ca. -Two Palm Springs men allegedly found to be in possession of more than 50 guns and nearly $400,000

worth of methamphetamine were behind bars today, a sheriff’s spokesman said.

Phillip Prieto, 56, and Juan Gonzalez, 43, were arrested Thursday and booked

on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance for sales and possession of a controlled substance while armed, according to Deputy Armando Munoz.

Both men were being held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning in lieu of $500,000 bail, jail records show.

Search warrants were served in the 38400 South Palm Canyon Drive and in the 5000 block of East Waverly Drive by members of the Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force and the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, Munoz said.

Deputies confiscated 54 firearms, about 21 pounds of meth, ``thousands’’ of rounds of ammunition, about $7,000 in cash and other items allegedly related to meth sales, he said.

The narcotics had a street value exceeding $390,000, according to Munoz. Source: KMIR

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CA Children’s Advocates Brace for Possible Repeal of Obamacare

LOS ANGELES – Come January, the Republican-led Congress will have the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as “Obamacare,” in its sights.

A new report by the Urban Institute suggests repealing even portions of the law will leave 4.9 million Californians without health insurance. Over a ten-year period, the state could also lose more than $160 million in federal funding for health coverage.

Kelly Hardy senior managing director of health policy at the group, Children Now, said

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these are gains that would be sorely missed by families, including more than a half-million children who are now insured.

“More and more kids have been getting health coverage, and so what that means for parents is that you don’t have to worry that you’re one playground accident away from bankruptcy, because that is really what can happen if kids are uninsured,” she explained.

Detractors of the ACA balk at this argument as a scare tactic, and House Speaker

Paul Ryan has said that a partial repeal would allow for, as he put it, a “good transition period” for the millions of people who were able to get health coverage because of the plan.

Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, said there’s a lot of misinformation about the ACA. For instance, it isn’t true that it covers undocumented immigrants. Alker advises people to learn more, because changes may happen soon.

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“Congressional leaders are moving very quickly to try to do this in January, as soon as they return from the holidays,” she said. “So, people are not aware that this could happen so quickly and also, they’re not aware of the consequences.”

The Urban Institute report predicts those consequences include a major disruption in the insurance industry, and a much higher number of uninsured Americans than before the Affordable Care Act ever went into effect. Source: PR Newsire

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Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer: Location TBD January 18 5:00 p.m.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149.

Come join the community walk with Bobby from One one One Fitness every Wednesday at 6pm. Meet in the parking Palm Drive.

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Sucky Biker Bowling 1st & 3rd Thursday each month For info, Halle Fetty at Valley V-Twin Motorcycle Sales 760-342-1199.

Open Air Market every Wed-Sat 4-10p.m.at 46350 Arabia St. For info, call 800-222-7457.

CATHEDRAL CITY

Mahjong an ancient title game Every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12p.m. For info, call Christina 760-3211548 or Tim 760-2598.

COACHELLA

Mahjong an ancient title game: Every Monday from 10 am -12 pm. For info, call Christina 760-321-1548 Blue Bar DJ Pee Wee Fridays & Saturdays nights at 8p.m. For more information, call 760-775-5566 or go to spotlight29casino.com.

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Cabaret on the Green Every Sat. from 7:30-10pm.

For more information, call 760-202-1111.

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CV REP 2016 Holiday Thank You Party for sponsors and supporters

Tours of the theatre were offered throughout the night (L-R) Lori Torchia, Pia Rose, Joe Giarrusso, Michael Monachino, Debbie Green, Laurence Luckinbill, and David Cohan. (credit: Shari Lipman)

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Last week CV REP founder and Artistic Director Ron Celona, along with over 350 attendees, celebrated the holidays with a ‘Thank You’ gathering for sponsors and supporters at the Bonta Restaurant, in Cathedral City.

The highly successful, award-winning, Equity professional theatre, located in Rancho Mirage, launched its search for a larger live theatre venue in 2016. The current venue, an intimate 88 seat nicely appointed theatre that has been presenting top quality live theatre for eight years has

been planning to expand their operations for some time. The public’s demand for more season tickets, sent the board of directors into full planning mode.

CV REP Theatre has announced their search for a larger venue has selected.

The Capital Campaign for acquiring the former IMAX Theatre in Cathedral City, on the corner of Date Palm Drive and Highway 111, will be renovated to accommodate 200 patrons. The project will take two years to accomplish and is currently underway.

The Holiday and Thank You party was attended by many of the Valley’s ‘shakers

and makers’ along with local celebrities from stage, screen, TV and the Valley’s vibrant music and cabaret scenes.

Cathedral City Mayor Stan Henry, along with Council members Mark Carnevale and Shelley Kaplan, along with various sponsors and theatre supporters received personally conducted tours of the old IMAX theatre, along with briefings about the new theatre plans and renderings presentations by CV REP executive members and CV REP volunteers.

The Holiday mood was upon the crowd and one could move and schmooze to one’s heart’s content. Valley

Jack Lyons, Don Martin and Donna Theodore (credit: Sal Mistretta) residents and actors Lucie Arnez, and husband Larry Luckinbill, Joyce Bulifant and husband Roger Perry, Donna Theodore and husband Don Martin, Gavin McLeod, everybody’s favorite “Love Boat” Captain, could be seen rubbing elbows with restaurant magnets Jerry and Barbara Keller, of Lulu’s and Willie Rhine, of the 849 eatery.

If you are a theatre person it was a wonderful evening of seeing old friends and making new ones, all for a great cause – another new and exciting theatre coming to in our

fabulous entertainment scene.

For lovers of live theatre in the Coachella Valley, you can support and donate to CV REP’s General Fund or sponsor/underwrite a production by contacting Development Director Barbara Wolser, at 760-296-2966, ext 103 or baraba@cvrep.org. For more information to donate to the Capital Campaign for the new theatre, contact Andrea Spirtos, CFRE, VP of Development at 760-2962966 or aspirtos@cvrep.org.

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