Desert Star Weekly Dec. 8, 2017 Issue

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(Center) Nick Rashad Burroughs with the talented Broadway-caliber ensemble in “Something Rotten!” See page 8. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

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Santa’s Workshop

By Desert Star Staff Owners and Creators of Santa’s Workshop South, Wendy Gross, and Julia Nielsen have always loved Christmas. They have been told that they put the White House to shame with so

many decorated Christmas Trees and Decorations. This year they have opened the doors to the public and decorated the 20,000 sqft.

Workshop for festive fun.

Are you on the Nice List?

Come see Santa checking

its Naughty and Nice List at his South Office and ask him.

The world has gotten so big that Santa has two offices now, one office at the North Pole and another office in ‘The South’ at his Workshop in Palm Desert, Ca. Come by

and see Santa, Mrs. Claus and Jack Frost until Dec. 23.

Santa invites children to step into his South Office, curl up on his rug close by the fireplace and listen to stories that only Santa can tell. There are Storytime’s

throughout the day in-between taking pictures with Santa.

Join the activities, games, and food for Christmas this year at Santa’s Workshop South at 72750 Dinah Shore Dr. Suite 106 and 107 behind Costco Palm Desert. Merry Christmas.

DHS City Council Recognizes Local ‘California Teacher of the Year’ KMIR Sara Sanchez Desert Hot Springs, CA - The city of Desert Hot Springs recognizes two teachers, one specifically for being the California teacher of the year, at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

The state of California recognizes five teachers for the “Teacher of the Year” title, but only one can be selected as the national nominee to go up against 49 other educators.

Dr. Brian McDaniel, a director of music at Painted Hills Middle School, is one of 300,000 educators in the state of California to be awarded the title of teacher of the year.

Dr. McDaniel attended

Cathedral City High School where he marched in the band. He’s been a teacher in Desert Hot Springs for 12 years.

“This is my town,” McDaniel says. “And to be a son of Desert Hot Springs when it tends to get a bad rap, to be able to rise above the influences and make it something great, is amazing.”

The application process is involved for nominees: multiple rounds of essays, interviews and classroom visits. Since Dr. McDaniel has made it this far, it’s on to nationals.

“I’m waiting to hear back to see if I’ve made it hopefully I’ll become the to top four,” he says. “And national teacher of the year.”

He’s expecting to hear if he’s made it as a

national finalist any day now. Source: KMIR

Gold price will explode & dollar get wiped out’

By Desert Star Staff Peter Schiff was among the few economists who correctly predicted the financial crisis in 2008. Ten years later, he sees another crisis emerging: a crisis that can crash the stock market and wipe out the US dollar.

“I predicted a lot more than just the stock market going down back then. I predicted the financial crisis, but more importantly, I predicted what the government would do as a result of the financial crisis and what the consequences of that would be because that’s where we’re headed. The real crash I wrote about in my most recent book is still coming,” Schiff said in an article posted by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com and quoted by ZeroHedge.

According to Schiff, the US Fed has inflated a gigantic bubble, which is impossible to pop, but when it bursts, the consequences would be very painful for the economy and much bigger than the 2008 meltdown.

“I think this bubble is too big to pop. I think it’s the mother of all bubbles, and when it bursts, there is not a bigger one that the Fed is going to be able to inflate to mask these problems, meaning we can’t kick the can down the road anymore. This time, the crisis is going to hit everyone in the wallet,” he said.

He compared the $20 trillion US debt to a camel loaded with straws.

“How many straws can you put on a camel’s back?

You don’t know until you put that final straw that’s one too many and you break his back.

So, can we go to $25 trillion in debt? Maybe. At some point, we are going to break the back of the camel with all this debt. Then we are going to find out how much debt we can pile on, and it’s not going to be pretty,” Schiff said.

“Everybody is going to lose.

Everybody is going to get wiped out who has been partying in the stock market, the bond market and the real estate

market. The dollar is going to tank, and purchasing power is going to get wiped out.”

Schiff says the current financial system would also fail to artificially curb the prices of precious metals.

“They can’t keep doing it, and it will end. It’s just like how much debt can we take on. It’s not an unlimited amount. We will know when we get there.

How long can they keep the price of gold suppressed? We will know when we get there. At some point, the price is going to explode because there is real physical buying, and all that paper selling can’t camouflage that,” said the money manager.

According to Schiff, gold is the real alternative to fiat money, and people are starting to doubt they can

really trust central banks.

“People don’t trust fiat currencies...More and more people are looking for alternatives, and the real alternative is gold. When they embrace it, it’s going to overwhelm the central banks’ ability to suppress the price.

In the meantime, enjoy the gift that they are giving,” he said.

Springs is making national news,” says Holstege. “I think we deserve that, in Palm Springs of all places, that makes sense to me.”

“All the recognition we’re getting now, we’re getting because of the things that have been done over the last 20 to 25 years in this city,” says Middleton.

“I’m proud of this city council for a number of reasons,” says Holstege.

“We’re progressive. I think we have a good vision of the future for the city.”

The city said goodbye to council members Chris Mills and Ginny Foat Wednesday.

Foat was the only woman to

serve on council for over a decade. Mills has 35 years of experience working for the city, while Holstege is only 31 years old. She’s the city’s first millennial on council.

For Middleton, her priorities are hiring more firefighters and police officers, and for Holstege?

Homelessness and poverty.

She also mentioned rebuilding the city’s trust. This council is now entirely removed from the administration of former mayor Steve Pougnet.

“I am proud of my city,” says Middleton. “I’m proud to be on the city council.” SOURCE: KMIR

Holstege and Middleton Sworn in to Palm Springs City Council

KMIR Sara Sanchez Palm Springs, CA - Palm Springs swears in two new city council members and the city has made history.

The city has gained national attention for the election of Lisa Middleton, a transgender woman, and Christy Holstege,

who identifies as bisexual.

Their elections make the city the first entirely LGBT council for the country.

“It’s exciting that Palm

By Desert Star Staff ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Improved science on adolescent brain development shows there are new ways to help the more-than 2,300 children in New Mexico’s foster care system become successful adults.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation report, “The Road to Adulthood,” offers recommendations on how to treat kids in foster care based on their developing brains. Ezra Spitzer, executive director at New Mexico CAN, said science now shows the developing adolescent brain can heal from trauma more than previously thought.

“When a young person enters foster care, so many of their connections are broken,” Spitzer said. “They often

change schools, they obviously are pulled out of their homes, they likely lose relationships with extended family or friends they had in that school, so it’s not only about that they suffered some trauma; they also are experiencing loss.”

The report offers caregivers and professionals in the foster care system more concrete recommendations based on brain science that can help kids thrive.

Spitzer said those recommendations are important, because foster kids often experience a double whammy when it comes to trauma.

“The problem is when they age out of care, they go through that whole process all over again,” she said. “The counselor they used to see,

now doesn’t see adults; the case worker they had goes away; the judge they saw goes away. So all of that is sort of the retraumitization of the system.”

Statistics show that every time a student changes schools, their chances of graduating drops by 10 percent. And that’s why a responsive support system is so important.

Alexandra Lohrbach, program associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, said caretakers and professionals who understand the adolescent brain are critical in helping kids transition out of foster care.

New science shows young people’s brains can heal after trauma, “Things such as getting meaning no child is a lost cause. (childtrends.org) a job, maintaining meaningful relationships, things even like that are all necessary to thrive on the recovery ability of the learning to drive and managing into adulthood,” Lohrbach said. adolescent brain confirms money - skills and experiences She said the new science that no child is a lost cause.

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LA City Council pres. warns of legal weed regulation blind spots

By Desert Star Staff On the verge of becoming the largest US city to regulate recreational marijuana, Los Angeles city council president and two members are already bracing for potential problems in the bureaucratic system’s structure.

On Wednesday, the city council voted 12-0 in favor of the marijuana-related regulations which legalized the licensed sale and cultivation of marijuana in the Southern California city of nearly 4 million people. The regulations will dictate how pot businesses will be licensed as well as where weed can be grown and sold.

Businesses that are willing to participate in the city’s new marketplace will

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need local permits before they are able to apply for state licences, which are required for operation in 2018, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Earlier this year, city voters approved January 1, 2018 as the starting date for the city regulations to take effect.

During a pre-vote hearing, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson’s office said the new rules for Los Angeles would take effect immediately following the signature of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, AP reported.

“As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to reasonably regulate this industry in a manner that is safe, inclusive, and practical,” Wesson said, according to AP. Some council members expressed concern about the likelihood for marijuana shops to inundate neighborhoods.

Concerns were also raised about rogue operators who may try to inch themselves into the legal industry.

Councilman Paul Krekorian stated that illegal grow operations threatened to push out businesses in the city’s San Fernando Valley. And Councilwoman Nury Martinez said she was scared the city would fail to sufficiently fund enforcement in the new industry, leaving

many to flourish without proper oversight.

The city council also advanced provisions intended to help lower income people and residents convicted of a marijuana-related offense, who currently live, or have lived, in neighborhoods with high marijuana arrest rates, AP reported.

The system being set up by lawmakers in Los Angeles is primarily seen to thwart illegal operators, and to impose order, AP reported.

However, standing in its way is widespread uncertainty in relation to whether President Donald Trump’s administration will try to intervene in California, and other states, as marijuana

is still illegal on federal level.

The landmark decision comes on the heels of two other important votes that paved the way for the city’s new pot marketplace.

In March, voters approved Measure M, which had been placed on the ballot by the city council. The measure allowed the city to repeal a past ban on medical marijuana dispensaries under the previously approved Proposition D. Measure M replaced Proposition D with a new set of rules regarding various types of marijuana businesses. It effectively gave the city tools to enforce its marijuana regulations, like authorizing fines and the loss of power and water service

Groups Slam Zinke’s Call to Shrink Cascade-Siskiyou

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for businesses ignoring city rules, or conducting operations without a license. according to KNBC. And on November 8, 2016, voters in California approved Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana in the Golden State for adults 21 years of age, or older. Passing the proposition meant that smoking marijuana would be permitted in private homes, or at certain businesses with licenses for on-site consumption of the plant, the New York Times reported.

California’s pot industry now has a projected value of $7 billion, while state and local governments in the Golden State are poised to rake in $1 billion in tax revenue from sales.

The federal government is calling for an unspecified reduction in size for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, on the California-Oregon border. (BLM)

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is calling on the president to reduce the size of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, which straddles the California-Oregon border.

What that reduction will look like for Cascade-Siskiyou, as well as Nevada’s Gold Butte, isn’t yet clear, but it comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s announcement Monday to slash about 2 million acres from Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand StaircaseEscalante monuments.

In a press call Tuesday,

Zinke said past presidents had “abused their powers” when designating and expanding monuments.

But Oregon state Rep. Pam Marsh says CascadeSiskiyou has broad local support, so officials plan to push back on this decision.

“We think the whole idea of shrinking the monument in any way is a bad idea,” she states. “We are gearing up to resist and we’re doing that on a statewide basis.

“The monument has the support of our two U.S. senators, the governor – quite a different political environment December 8, 2017

than in some other states.”

Marsh also refutes Zinke’s claims that monument status affects private land use within its boundaries.

She says local and state laws dictate what landowners can do on their property.

Cascade-Siskiyou was created in 2000 and

expanded in 2017.

Cascade-Siskiyou is unique among national monuments. It’s recognized as one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country and has become a hub for environmental research.

Diarmuid McGuide owns Green Springs Inn, located within the monument. He plans to dedicate part of his property to a field station and education center.

McGuide says studying the effects of climate change in a place like Cascade-Siskiyou is increasingly important.

“This science is critical to our survival, and what Zinke’s talking about doing is basically compromising a very important asset that we need to respond to climate change,” he stresses.

Opponents of the reduction say they plan legal action against the Trump administration over this decision.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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30th McCallum Theatre Anniversary

Carl and Karla Karcher with honoree Harold Matzner and Shellie Reade. Photo by Pat Krause Chris Botti. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The McCallum Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala and dinner on November 30th. Chris Botti and Ten Tenors entertained at a sold-out event. Chris Botti has been a performer at the McCallum for 17 years.

The Ten Tenors are another group that has performed before at the McCallum to sold-out shows. CEO Mitch Gershenfeld spoke to the audience about the humble beginnings of the Theatre. He told the men that made the theatre what it is today. There were a lot of years where they didn’t even break-even

but thru the generosity of so many local philanthropists it had become the premier theatre, it is today.

The McCallum Theatre was supposed to be named the Bob Hope Theatre in the early years as he made such large contributions to get the Theatre on its feet. The last ten years the finances have improved so they now continue to be a thriving entity.

They made some changes and had a lot of help along the way thru the generous donations of money and time.

The Theatre holds diverse entertainment so there is something for everyone. Many

of the artists and shows are very expensive and again they are subsidized by local philanthropists and art lovers.

Harold Matzner was honored this year for all his expertise as a businessman, Board Chair, visionary, and get it done guy, Matzner has also donated over 5 million dollars to sustain and build the Theatre and its programs.

Matzner is a man that is always there when someone or charity needs help. He always, Makes It Happen, with his leadership and determination. A video was shown about his getting the Horatio Alger Award that is

given to only a few people.

Matzner also honored the co-chairs and friends, James Houston and R. D. Hubbard.

He spoke to others that have worked to make the McCallum Theatre the best. He told a bit about his life, family, and friends. His message was to.

Never Give Up and always look forward. He has helped way too many events to count and he is the Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival that has grown under his leadership. He said to fight for your dream and learn from your mistakes. Faith and determination are needed as the American Dream is

still very much alive. Matzner, Houston, and Hubbard all received standing ovations.

Chris Botti is one of Matzner’s favorite acts and the Ten Tenors usually perform to a sold-out house. The audience did a lot of clapping for their performances. The Theatre announced they have raised 1.7 million dollars this season. There will now be security at all entrances to make sure everyone will feel safe at the McCallum.

Dinners were at Cuistot, Jillian’s, La Spiga and Wallys before everyone headed to the Theatre for the Awards ceremony and the Concert.

Casino Royale Gala at the Mission Hills CC

Founders-Dr James and Lorraine Brinton with Jan and Roger Johnson-honorees.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Olive Crest held its Casino Royale Gala on December 1st at the Mission Hills Country Club.

Over 200 guests enjoyed playing Craps, Roulette and Blackjack Winners turned in their chips for tickets to put into 3 raffle items that held a lot of fun items. There was also the usual Silent and Live Auctions to raise money for this wonderful charity that does so much good.

The Olive Crest Trustee President, Rob Zwemmer, spoke and said he was one of those kids that needed help to make a better life.

His Mentor got him off the streets and eventually into college. The Mentor has been in his life and helped

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him along the way. This is the kind of help Olive Crest gives to kids in need. The Selfless volunteers attending were asked to stand to be recognized for their work and received a standing ovation.

Over 200 guests enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken or sea bass. There was an award ceremony where Dr. and Mrs. James Brinton honored Roger and Jan Johnson with the Brinton Child Advocacy Award for 2017. Dr. and Mrs. Brinton are the founders of Olive Crest because of their personal commitment to child abuse educating at-risk kids and preserving families. Brinton’s choose an honoree that shows the same spirit of Child Advocacy with dedication, leadership and

Donald Verleur-Olive Crest CEO, Nicole Rixon, Nancy and George Devries.

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personal commitment. Roger Johnson is an Olive Crest Trustee and Board Member.

Jan Johnson has been involved with Olive Crest Volunteers for eight years, They raised over $125,750 dollars thru the auctions and paddle bidding.

A new idea for the desert was the Dessert Dash to have the tables that donated the most to go pick out a favorite cake or dessert. All leftover desserts were auctioned off to make even more money for the charity. Olive Crest has a mission to Make a Difference, Stop Abuse, Transform a Life, Strengthen a Family, Give Hope and Show Your Heart

by Caring. $100 provides 2 weeks of Safety for a Child.

Dawn Sipera gave a very December 8, 2017

emotional speech on how Olive Crest helped her. She was on the streets at 13 and made wrong choices.

Olive Crest helped to turn her life around and make good choices. She went to college, was Miss Riverside, and showed that nothing is impossible with help from caring people. Patrick Evens served as Master of Ceremonies and assisted Michelle Westford with the Live Auction. Westford did a great job auctioning desserts and paddle donations.

Live auction items included Private Golf Lessons, Angels Baseball VIP seats, Whale Watching, L.A. Lakers Basketball tickets and Dinner and a Private Sailboat Excursion. Bidding was lively

with the final live auction item, Masters Golf Tournament Tickets, getting the highest bid. Olive Crest has expanded its programs this year. They work to make strong families. keep kid’s safe, make positive changes for every child in the Coachella Valley.

“Rapport International Furniture is a supporter of Olive Crest Desert Communities because of the very valuable work they do with at-risk children and their families,” stated Peter Skaaning, Owner of Rapport International Furniture. “We are in awe of the work they do to help kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents,” he continued. www.desertstarweekly.com

Senator Al Franken to resign over sexual misconduct charges

By Desert Star Staff Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) announced his resignation on the Senate floor, following heavy pressure from his fellow Democrats to step aside over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Franken said he won’t give up his voice as an activist.

“Today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate,” Franken said in a speech that lasted 11 minutes.

He did not admit to any of the allegations of sexual misconduct, saying some of them are “simply not true” and he remembers other instances “very differently.”

Franken used the opportunity to lash out at President Donald Trump and GOP Senate candidate in

Alabama, Roy Moore, both of whom have been accused by Democrats of sexual assault.

Franken said there was “some irony” in the fact that he is resigning while Trump is still in office and Moore is running for a Senate seat with the support of his party.

More than a dozen Senate Democrats called on Franken to resign on Wednesday, after a sixth woman accused him of sexual misconduct.

Some analysts have pointed out that Franken’s bitter tone suggested he was being forced out by the party, rather than leaving on his own volition.

“I may be resigning my seat, but I am not giving up my voice,” Franken said, adding that he will continue to advocate progressive causes as an activist.

“I am going to be

just fine,” he said.

Franken was first elected to the Senate in 2008, with a razor-thin margin of just 300 votes. Before turning to politics, he was a comedian

on the popular television show Saturday Night Live.

This is the second time this week that a congressional Democrat was pushed out by claims of sexual misconduct.

On Monday, Representative John Conyers Jr. (D-Michigan) said he would retire effective immediately, after serving in the House since 1965.

BMW of Palm Springs Hosts Drive4Kids Event on December 12th

50 people will enjoy a day on the track at the BMW Performance Center to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation

By Desert Star Staff Todd Blue, Founder and CEO of indiGO Auto Group, with award-winning dealerships in Houston, TX; Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, CA; and St. Louis, MO; is pleased to announce that BMW of Palm Springs will host the Drive4Kids event on December 12th to

benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation this holiday season. This event will take place at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, CA, where guests will enjoy a day on the track for the ultimate driving experience along with party favors and a catered lunch provided by the BMW

Performance Center facility.

The Performance Center’s 30-acre site features an exclusive paddock, track area and 1.3-mile road course where guests will get behind the wheel of a BMW for an exhilarating experience.

All driving spots have been filled by the first 50

people who contributed $500 or more to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, which supports the programs and operations of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. BMW of Palm Springs matched donations up to $15,000. All expenses are provided by

indiGO Auto Group, BMW of Palm Springs, and BMW. When: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Time: 10:30AM – 2:30PM Where: BMW Performance Center, 61980 Thyler Street, Thermal, CA 92274

Rock-a-Holly Christmas Charity December 9, 2017

By Desert Star Staff Come to the Rock-a-Holly Christmas charity event at the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, our Annual Christmas event.

Tours start at 12 and 1 PM followed by a concert at 4

PM with Marlon as Elvis and James King singing the 50’s – Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Tours are $35 per person. Concert tickets are $45. A combo tour and concert ticket is

$60, a saving of $20.

This year at the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway is for all of us to celebrate the great spirit of the season and holiday, and to support a worthwhile charity that brings blessings to others among us.

Meals on Wheels is exactly that and is a part of the Mizell Senior Center. For over 40 years, The Mizell Senior Center has been serving active adults in the greater Palm Springs area. We spoke with the CEO

Ginny Foat, well-known in the valley for her service on the city council and public concerns. She states they delivered 170,000 meals last year and are doing the same this year. 450 meals a day delivered from Whitewater to the Salton Sea to a qualified homebound senior who is basically alone. He or she receives a bountiful, healthy lunch/meal free each day, seven days a week. It is also supplemented with a breakfast

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Irish and English heroes shine on essential new releases

When it comes to new music, the end of 2017 is delivering some of the year’s best and most noteworthy titles. In particular, a handful of artists from Ireland and the U.K have returned with albums that are required listening.

Soul,” but U2’s success has always been about whether or not the band’s songs have connected with their global audience. The good news here is that overall the material on “Songs of Experience” is stronger as a complete body of work than the track listing Artist: Pugwash on their previous LP. Chief Title: Silverlake (Lojinx) among this writer’s favorites You might like if you enjoy: is the introspective “The Little ELO, XTC, The Beatles Things That Give You Away” Tell me more: I have heard complete with The Edge’s hundreds of new studio albums shimmering guitar textures, this year and I can’t think of any the anthemic “Love Is Bigger that are better than the brilliant Than Anything In Its Way” with “Silverlake” from Pugwash. A Bono’s soaring voice and the dozen marvelous originals fill stirring “13 (There Is A Light).” this disc, all written by DublinU2 fuses its trademark sound based singer-guitarist Thomas with blues, gospel and soul Walsh. But the equally-winning on the determined “Lights on part of the formula is the Home; “Red Flag Day” recalls crucial work of Jason Falkner the foursome’s approach (a former member of Jellyfish back in their early days with and the Grays, and longThe Edge’s rapid-fire guitar, time lead guitarist of Beck’s Adam Clayton’s thundering touring band), who produced, bass and Larry Mullen Jr.’s mixed and played a slew of forceful drumming. A wonderful instruments including guitars, return. Information: U2.com. bass, drums and keyboards on the tracks. To be sure Artist: The Corrs the intoxicating “The Perfect Title: Jupiter Calling Summer,” “What Are You Like,” (East West Records) “Without You” and other songs You might like if you here will leave listeners with enjoy: The Corrs, Dido, a delightfully-incurable case the Cranberries of earworm. Those looking Tell me more: The Corrs for honest, melodic and bridge the worlds of traditional inventive songwriting that is Celtic folk, ‘70s folk rock delivered with the artfulness of and contemporary rock with enduring classics from ELO, affecting songcraft, stellar XTC, Crowded House and vocals and an Irish warmth the Beatles should dispose of that fully comes across on the weary adage “They don’t the siblings’ latest album make music like that anymore” “Jupiter Calling.” Singer and discover the magic of Andrea Corr’s lead vocals Pugwash. And the fact that continue to be a wonder; she the album was reportedly delivers performances free of recorded in a mere 22 days the bombast that has sadly makes this masterwork become a jarring mark of so all the more remarkable. many modern-day female Information: lojinx.com. vocalists while her talented sisters Sharon (violin, backing Artist: U2 vocals) and Caroline (drums, Title: Songs of Experience percussion, piano, bodhrán, (Interscope) vocals) and brother Jim (guitar, You might like if you keyboards, vocals) create an enjoy: U2, Coldplay expansive and nuanced blend Tell me more: One of rock’s of old and new. For those who greatest and most successful like catchy pop songs, the bands of all time, U2 has rousing “SOS” and infectious returned with the sequel to “Hit My Ground Running” the quartet’s 2014 album most recall the quartet’s early “Songs of Innocence” with hits (“Breathless,” “Radio”). the newly-released “Songs Elsewhere on the 13-track LP of Experience.” The lyrics the Corrs explore the quiet touch on everything from with strength and purpose; enduring love and mortality the lovely “Son Of Solomon,” to Syrian refugees and an “Road To Eden” and “Live examination of the “American Before I Die” inhabit that

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corner of the group’s sound with nuanced fire. Information: TheCorrsWebsite.com.

Artist: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Title: Who Built The Moon?

(Caroline International) You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Doves, Blur’s “The Magic Whip” Tell me more: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have returned with another outstanding album. “Who Built The Moon?” is an almostradical departure from the British troupe’s excellent 2015 “Chasing Yesterday.” There are electronica and art rock flourishes aplenty, including the propulsive “Fort Knox,” explosive dance-worthy “Holy Mountain” and reminiscent rocker “She Taught Me How To Fly.” The atmospheric “It’s a Beautiful World” equals the

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majesty of masterworks from Doves, Blur and Radiohead, and the shimmering alt rocker “Black & White Sunshine” rivals the straight-up classics he recorded with Oasis.

“Who Built The Moon?” is a fantastic album. Information: NoelGallagher.com.

Artist: Downes Braide Association Title: Skyscraper Souls (X2X Records / Cherry Red) You might like if you enjoy: ASIA, Peter Gabriel, Geoff Downes Tell me more: The third collaboration from Londonbased duo Downes Braide Association (keyboardistcomposer Geoffrey Downes and singer-keyboardist Christopher Braide) is a progressive album sure to please fans of Downes’ work with ASIA, the Buggles and

Yes. The material is expansive, ranging from the ASIA-flavored “Skyscraper Souls” (featuring Kate Pierson of B-52s fame on backing vocals and Dave Colquhoun’s wonderful lead guitar throughout) and lush “Glacier Girl” (with guest Andy Partridge of XTC) to the uplifting pop anthem “Angel On Your Shoulder” and British folk ode “Tomorrow” (a lovely duet between Braide and David Longdon) this is an album whose detailed lyrics and themes will provide discerning music aficionados an endless number of layers to discover with each listen. This is a project whose creative scope extends beyond the music, with noted artist Roger Dean having created a painting for the cover art and the logo, while lyrics add depth to the experience. Information: downesbraide.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: Smiley’s Pool Service, 46705 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Jose Luis Gonzalez Castaneda, 46705 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: Jose Luis Gonzalez Castaneda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 13, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-20174699. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1111 December 8, 13, 20, 27, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AFFORDABLE AUTO CARE OF PALM SPRINGS, 401 W RADIO RD SUITE B19, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MIKE RAYMOND DODD, 2715 E SAN ANGELO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262; TIMOTHY CHARLES DODD, 2715 E SAN ANGELO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted

by Co-partners. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: MIKE RAYMOND DODD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 6, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201715633 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1285 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DAVALL DATE GARDENS, 15965 CORAL ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAVALL DATE GARDENS LLC, 15965 CORAL ST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/CA . Business is conducted LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: MELISSA MARIA LOTT, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 02, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201712902. 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 ANOT+HER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-5267 October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2017. December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: M&M TRANSPORTATION, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; PO BOX 638, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: MARIA SANTOS PAYNE, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; MICHAEL TODD PAYNE, 65564 AVENIDA DORADO, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above on FEBRUARY 25, 2015 . I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MARIA SANTOS PAYNE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 24, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201713910. 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 ANOT+HER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1243 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2017 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COMPASSION WELLNESS CENTER, 525 NEWBURNE POINTE, BLOOMFILED HILLS, MI 48304. OAKLAND County. Full name of registrant: MATTHEW EDWARD BRIEST, 525 NEWBURNE POINTE, BLOOMFILED HILLS, MI 48304; JULIA RUTH BRIEST, 525 NEWBURNE POINTE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: MATTHEW EDWARD BRIEST. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 20, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201715012 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1268 November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

Trustee Sale No. 864785 Loan No. Title Order No. APN 648-110-017-0 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/04/2014. UNLESS

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/28/2017 at 09:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on August 7, 2015 as Document Number 2015-0350898 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: Maco Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation, as Trustor, Jesse L. Cross, Trustee of the Jesse L. Cross Living Trust dated June 26, 2001, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein Exhibit “A” In the unincorporated territory of the County of Riverside, State of California, that portion of the North half of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 6 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, according to the official plat thereof, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North quarter corner of said Section 7, also being a point on the centerline of Vista Chino as shown on record of survey on file in Book 115 at Page 58 of records of survey, in the Office of the Riverside County Recorder; Thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds West along the Northerly line of said Section 7 and said centerline of Vista Chino, a distance of 393.82 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds East and parallel with the Westerly line of said North half of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 7, a distance of 330.03 feet to the Southerly line of said North half; Thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West along said Southerly line, a distance of 263.96 feet to said Westerly line of the North half; Thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds West along said Westerly line, a distance of 330.06 feet to said Northerly line of Section 7 and said centerline of Vista Chino; Thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds East along said Northerly line and said centerline, a distance of 263.96 feet to the true point of beginning. Subject to existing easements, covenants, rights and rights-of-way of record. Except therefrom all oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbon substances, lying below a depth of 500 feet, without the right of surface entry. APN: 648-110017-0 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 72473 Vista Chino, Vacant Land. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $79,637.59 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www.ncs. firstam.com/socal/ DATE: 11/28/17 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0321327 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017. DSW17-1284 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 134549 Title No. 730-1707273-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/20/2006.

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 01/03/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/29/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0223261, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by Enzo G. Provenza, a Widower, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), In the front of the Corona Civic Center, 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 642-043-013-7. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12200 Sumac Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $186,296.16. 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

PUBLIC NOTICE

December 8, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE

Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.Dated: 12/8/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 758-8052. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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 w ill 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) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.homesearch.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 134549. 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. A-4639856 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017. DSW17-1283 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: HAR006 /SCOTT OTHER: 91208438 T.S. #: 17067-RT NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.* *PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2012. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BURNESS RAY SCOTT, JR., an unmarried man, recorded on 7/25/2012 as Instrument No. 20120348622 in Book -, Page -of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 8/15/2017 in Book --, Page --, as Instrument No. 2017-0336489 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 12/29/2017 In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: LOT 48 OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 41, PAGES 24 TO 25 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS ON OR UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED TO GEORGE A. HICKEY AND JULIA H. HICKEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 9,1954 IN BOOK 1574 PAGE 98 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY,

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CALIFORNIA; ALSO EXCEPT 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERALS UNDER SAID LAND WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE AND THE SUB-SURFACE AREA OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH 200 FEET MEASURED FROM SAID SURFACE, TO PROSPECT FOR, DRILL FOR OR DEVELOP ANY OF SAID SUBSTANCES AS RESERVED BY DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 7,1961 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 19476 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 644-041006-9. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12195 Avenida Alta Loma, Desert Hot Springs, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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: $16,959.03. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.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.

Dated: December 1, 2017. REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 By: ROBERT CULLEN, President.

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) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this file, T.S. #17067-RT. 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.

A-4640061 12/08/2017, 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017.

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UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/2/2006.

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 1/2/2018 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/8/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0580811, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: POLICARPIO R. GONZALES AND CARMEN D. GONZALES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS 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: 82193 ADOBE ROAD INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201 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: $217,175.58 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 059504-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. December 1, 8, T.S. No. 059504-CA APN: 610-114-008-9 NO- 15, 2017 DSW17-1265 TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

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WITH BEVERLY COHN

“Something Rotten!” A Musical Comedy Ripe with Laughter

(Center L-R:) Rob McClure as Nick Bottom with Blake Hammond as Nostradamus L-R: Rob McClure as Nick Bottom with Maggie Lakis as his wife Bea and Josh in a production number set against the gorgeous set. Photo by Jeremy Daniel Grisetti as his brother Nigel. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

As you might imagine from the title - “Something Rotten!”

- this is a rollicking, no-holds barred, irreverent two-act musical written by the brothers Kirkpatrick, Wayne and Karey, with the book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, which is filled with irreverent wise cracks, double entendres, with no sacred subject escaping their sharp wit. This delicious confection, nominated for 10 Tony Awards, is brilliantly directed and choreographed

by Casey Nicholaw. Thanks to the award-winning design team, you will be treated to a fairy tale set by Scott Pask, candy-colored costumes design by Gregg Barnes, with Jeff Croiter’s lighting drenching the stage in 21 flavors of sparkling colors.

This production features three principal cast members from the Broadway production: Rob McClure as Nick Bottom, Josh Grisetti as Nigel Bottom, and Adam Pascal as Shakespeare.

The show kicks off with a rousing opening number, “Welcome to the Renaissance” belted out by Minstrel (Nick Rashad Burroughs) and an outstanding ensemble. The storyline revolves around the Bottom brothers – Nick, the more aggressive of the two, fabulously played by a multitalented Rob McClure, and Nigel, more the poet and playwright, sweetly brought to life by Josh Grisetti. Their nemesis is Shakespeare, played by Adam Pascal, whose characterization is that of a rock star. Nigel can’t seem to come up with a play, while Shakespeare is spitting them out. In reading some of the Bard’s lines, Nick exclaims, “Who talks like this?” The brothers are under pressure and everything that Nigel writes seems to have a distinct Shakespearean bent. (Who’s stealing from whom?) Hence, another showstopper –“God, I Hate Shakespeare,” sung and danced by Nick, Nigel, and the cast. Not only is Nick under work pressure, he’s also under pressure from his wife

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Bea (Maggie Lakis) who wants to work outside the home, but Nick is fearful that everyone will think he’s a failure. Bea, a budding feminist, reminds him, “This is the ‘90s (1890s) and we’ve got a woman on the throne.” (Queen Victoria.)

Desperate, Nick goes to soothsayer, Thomas Nostradamus, played by a zany Blake Hammond, who tells him, “I’ve been closed for business due to unforeseen circumstances.” However, wanting to help this struggling theatre person, he goes through a comic trance ritual, hits his forehead a few times and sputters out words like “Cats,” “I see cats,” making hilarious references to other musicals such as “Westside Story and “Les Misérables.”

He finally spits out the word “musical,” and encourages Nick to do a play that encompasses singing, dancing, and acting. This is unheard of in 1890s England but Nostradamus assures him that is the direction in which theatre is headed. In one final sputter, he utters the word “eggs” and hence the world’s first musical, “Omelette,” is born where upon their benefactor immediately backs out creating a financial challenge. So while Nigel is penning the text, Nick goes to see Shylock, (well, of course) played by Jeff Brooks. Financing is secured and rehearsals begin with “It’s Eggs!” – a hilarious production number performed by Nick and the ensemble. In the meantime, Shakespeare gets wind of something amiss and disguising himself as one of the actors, scoops up pages of scenes, offering to help by taking them home to critique.

What would cross-referencing be without a character named Portia (Autumn Hurlbert.) She is the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, the slightly effete Puritan, ably played by Scott Cote. Portia is smitten with Nigel, which her father forbids. The Bard does a “Shakespeare in the park” number singing the rocking

“Will Power,” reminiscent of The Who’s “Tommy.” You will also witness the transition of “Omelette” to “Hamlet” and will be entertained with 19 toe-tapping, spirited production numbers.

Other members of the technical production team are, Peter Hylenski (sound design), Phil Reno (music direction/ conductor), Glen Kelly (arrangements), Larry Hochman

(orchestrations), and John Miller, music coordinator.

I’m not giving too much away by saying, “All’s Well That Ends Well,” in this delightful romp through the Renaissance period, which will have you leaving the theatre with a big smile.

Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Tues – Fri : 8:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Added Performances: Wed & Thurs 2:00 pm, December 27 & 28 Tickets: $30-$140 213.972.4400 or CenterTheatreGroup.org Closing: December 31, 2017

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