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2015 Grammy Awards

Madonna performs at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2015.

Highlights and colorful moments at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

By Leanne Italie Associated Press Grammys newcomer Sam Smith looked dapper in a white bow tie and Madonna rocked one of the season’s most eclectic red carpets Sunday in a bedazzled two-corner black hat, burlesqueesque corset look with matching thigh high boots.

Fashion is always a little crazy at the Grammys, guys

included, but first-time nominee Smith soaked it all up in a more traditional tuxedo as he managed his nerves going up against some of his idols.

Madonna’s big-shouldered shorty outfit was custom Givenchy couture by Riccardo Tisci. She wore not much underneath, flashing a black thong and fishnets at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She

wasn’t a hit with some in the Twitter peanut gallery: “Just got a glimpse of Madonna arriving.

Seems to be channeling some mix of the Duchess of Windsor and Mae West,” one chimed in.

Beyonce and Miley Cyrus went for black - Cyrus in strategic, sexy cutouts and the queen in a low-V neck embellished look with a train from Proenza Schouler.

Audacious singer-actress

Story and Photo by Pat Krause The 21st Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala was held on Feb. 7th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Over 1,400 people attended this lavish affair. Guests were dressed to the nines in suits, tuxedos, beaded gowns and furs. Honorees, guests and celebrities walked a red carpet in front of many photographers and TV interviewers. This is a big fundraiser night for Desert AIDS Project. Over one million dollars was raised to combat the fight against HIV/AIDS. Co-Chairs Barbara Keller and Jim Casey welcomed guests and gave

personal stories about HIV/AIDS. They are proud of the work that Desert AIDS Project has accomplished in the Coachella Valley. HIV-AIDS epidemic is in its 4th decade and has made great strides in helping those affected. Early on, the disease held a grim outcome but today HIV can be controlled as easy as Diabetes with proper care and medications. Possibly even keeping AIDS at bay with all the new research to combat the disease in the works.

The Gala is held to honor those people that have made such an impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Dr. Michael Gottlieb was honored with the

Science and Medicine Awards as he is such a legend in HIV/ AIDS research and treatment.

Sen. Barbara Boxer presented the 100 Women Award to our own local Angel of the Desert, Helene Galen, who has given so much to the Coachella Valley and beyond.

She has been a huge supporter of Desert Aids Project to name only a few of her gifts. The final award was presented by funny comedian Leslie Jordan, best known locally for his role in the the film, Sordid Lives. Jordan gave David Morgan the Partners for Life

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Joy Villa was encaged in revealing bright orange, and it was unclear how Sia could see under her huge shaggy white wig.

Brandy Clark showed off a killer pair of metallic silver Prada pumps under a sparkly, secondskin silver-and-black gown, while Nick Jonas chatted hands in pockets of a light gray tweed suit with a touch of yellow and ultra-skinny trousers.

Jim Casey and Mario Catone

How’s Clark handling newfound fame and regular everyday life? “Squeeze myself into this dress, for starters,” she told The Associated Press.

Ariana Grande had her signature high ponytail in place, wearing a white and silver, oneshoulder Versace with a cut out back - Big Sean by her side. “I’m Continues on Page 7

d n e E k v e e nt Sum Up e W CABANA BOYS

Story and Photo by Pat Krause Non-Profit “Girl Friend Factor,”GFF, presented its 3rd annual Club Cabana: “Uncorked and Unleashed” event at the Toscana Country Club on Feb 6th. The event brings the men who are affectionately called, Cabana Boys who support Girl Friend Factor to be the highlight of the evening. The Cabana Boy who raises the most money from the live auction was elected to be the new BIG KAHUNA for the year. I am sure Skip Paige made that distinction with his exceptional gifts of tickets to Stagecoach and Coachella Fest with many perks added by him that were sold in the live auction.

The evening started with a Live Steel Drum entrainment

prior to dinner. Several hundred guests attended this fun event.

The theme was a tropical setting with more events throughout the night. Beach comer attire was suggested and many wore colorful flower leis, Hawaiian shirts and dresses. An amazing live auction with items put together by the Cabana Boys raised big monies to support the GFFs mission. Cabana Boys, Angelo Anastasio, Patrick Evans, Will Fuller, David Herrlinger, Christina Hohmann, Claudio Marfia, Shaun Murphy, Nico Nicolas, Skip Paige, Steve Sanchez and Jonas Udcoff put together fantastic items for the live auctions. Skip Paige held two auctions, one for Stagecoach tickets and one for Coachella Fest Tickets

with lots of extras. Other auction items included private shopping, wine tours, Dinners, Parties, art works, and beauty items designed just for women.

Girl Friend Factor aims to ensure more education and training for occupations of Women 25 years old and older. GFF works to help women improve their lives and opportunities and to be selfsufficient. GFF has raised and awarded over $250,000 to 100 recipients. The organization also recognizes the influence women have and the power they show in each other lives with friendships and the many experiences they share. GFF provides grants to achieve these goals for women who really want to change and improve their lives.

Karen Devine, Steve Sanchez and Mayor Linda Evans

Pattie Daly Caruso wins stagecoach tickets

THE PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD GALA Story and Photo by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert held its annual, Singing the Praises, Gala on Feb. 6th at the Aqua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. This year the praises went to philanthropist, Humanitarian, leader and member of the Opera Guild, Peggy Cravens. Peggy continues to nurture and support young opera singers and pianists. So many have benefited tremendously from her generous contributions to that effort. The Guild wanted to make sure everyone knew of Peggy Craven’s lifetime of achievements by

Vern and Paula Kozlen, Honorary co-chairs

Honoree Peggy Cravens and co-chair Jean C. Carrus

honoring her this year.

Friends gathered at this gala to honor Peggy and “Sing her Praises.” The Lobby was filled with admirer’s congratulating her on this honor during the cocktail hour. Co-Chair Jean C. Carrus announced the evening’s events and told everyone to enjoy their dinner before the entertainment started. Other co-chairs were William Fisher and Marie Staudhammer with Honorary Chairs, Paula and Fern Kozlen.

A video extolling the many virtues of Peggy Cravens was shown prior to the singers taking the stage to perform.

Peggy spends many hours each week at the task of fund-

raising for the many non-profit charities in the Desert. Peggy is the past President of the COD foundation, President of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition and wears many hats for her other favorite causes. Her individual donations have made a major impact on the schools and arts in the Coachella Valley.

The entertainers of the evening were Michelle Bradley and Moises Salazar. Mona Lands was the pianist for the singers, and she is the Music Director for the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert. The evening ended with dancing to the Pat McCaffrey and the Whiz Kids Band

THE 21ST ANNUAL STEVE CHASE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS GALA Continued from Page 1 Award. Morgan is the owner of Reaction Marketing and Promotions and is responsible for the “Dancing with our Stars” event that benefits DAP. Comedian Mario Cantone was the emcee and delighted guests with his stories. Other

Bella da Ball and Barry Dayton

performers were Shoshana Bean, Scott Alan, Trini Garza, Brandon Alemeda. Live it up dancers and singers and So You Think You can Dance All Stars told a story in song and dance. One special highlight was when young Graham

Berger Sacks performed a song he wrote for the occasion. Bob Mackey gave a Special Tribute to the late Joan Rivers. David Brinkman thanked everyone for being there and said with their help that one day there would be a cure for HIV/AIDS. He said “Get Tested” is a big success and then invited everyone to an after party.

Helene Galen and Sen. Barbara Boxer

So You Think You Can Dance Girls Comedian Leslie Jordan

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PIVOTAL POINTS and How they CHANGE our Future Decisions

By Janice Gough Whether the Pivotal Point in your life was one of the increased wealth or a situation causing stress in your life, a look back

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historically will help us re-act to them in a positive way. Looking backward at Pivotal Financial points can serve us to have more success today.

The February 1st, Super Bowl game with the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots was won in the last few seconds of the game. We all have experienced a Pivotal Point in our lives, which changed the way we lived our lives afterwards.

Like in the Super Bowl FortyNine, which brought an exciting and surprising end in the last few seconds of the game, the Seattle Seahawk’s Coach, Pete Carroll, made the controversial decision to pass the ball rather than run it, and possibly caused the loss

of the game. It resulted in losing control of the ball and a turnover of the ball to the Patriots. Coach Carroll will re-think that decision and remember it forever, as many of us will. However, we must admire the way Coach Carroll showed his true being of a person, by the way, that he handled the situation afterward.

He accepted the fact that he made a bad decision, but did not re-act defensively or was he destroyed by his decision.

Think back when an event served to change your entire life.

It may have been a wonderful experience or a terrible one, but we never forget those moments when it occurred. Most important to Pivotal points is not what

happens, as much as how we handle what happens.

Disasters and mistakes are the best lessons we can learn from; no matter how painful it is for us at the time. Mistakes train us for success in the future.

History does repeat itself; we only need to study those scenarios left behind from years past to determine what reactions serve us best.

We have a choice of just a few decisions to make at Pivotal Points. 1.) We can accept what happened, acknowledge it and accept the good or bad things that changed our lives forever.

2.) We can deny fault, and even blame others or conditions that caused it. 3.) We can avoid it

completely. Or 4.) We can defend it… it is how we react to Pivotal Points that determine our future happiness, success and our true character and our ability to turn things around for the better.

Janice Gough, President of the Art Foundation of D.H.S Ca., Is also a Safe investment advisor in Palm Springs, for a complimentary one-hour Assessment, Contact her at janice@goughinsurance.com or by calling (760) 251-7724or ((650) 342-7744

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Director Absenteeism, Member Interfering with Vendors

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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Mr. Richardson, What can a board do about a board member who never shows up? We have a board member who hasn’t attended a meeting in over a year. When I bring this subject up at our monthly meetings the management company representative says there is nothing we can do about this because our CC&Rs don’t address the issue. Is she correct?

D.M., Yorba Linda consecutive meetings - including special meetings- but that could Dear D.M.: bring a potential for mischief - a I often wonder why someone hostile board could wait until a would agree to be appointed or director is on vacation, and then elected to a board and then not schedule three quick special attend meetings - the idea is board meetings during the you have volunteered to serve director’s absence. your neighbors, not just take a If your bylaws are silent title, but this is unfortunately a on the issue, someone should common problem. approach the director and offer Bylaws often do not contain to let them off the hook - since an attendance requirement. they cannot attend meetings, If your bylaws do not have a they should step aside until they disqualification for excessive are more able to be of service to absenteeism, consider asking the community. for a member vote in the future Best, Kelly to add such an amendment. I typically include in bylaws I draft Dear Kelly: limit on director absenteeism.

One of the homeowners The most common such limit is here is rude and hostile to our that a director can be deemed gardeners, handy man, and to have resigned if they miss manager of the management three consecutive regularly company handling our account scheduled meetings. Another to a point she does not want to could be a maximum of four handle our account anymore. monthly meetings out of twelve. The woman is not on the board Some associations prefer a but goes to meetings every disqualification after any three month and butts in during February 11, 2015

meeting constantly. How do we the performance of vendors. If handle this kind of person? that doesn’t work, consider a Regards, M.W., Glendora warning letter from the board (through the manager or legal Dear M.W.: counsel). A letter also should Some members simply go to the vendor, reminding that do not grasp the fact that they the vendor’s direction is from the share the property with all of the manager or expressly authorized other owners or that the board board designee. If that doesn’t was elected to make corporate work, a disciplinary hearing decisions serving all owners. might be appropriate for the Such people also disrupt member. As a very last resort, a board meetings because they warning letter from the attorney think they have the right even and a threat of litigation may be though they are not directors to necessary. interrupt director deliberation at Thanks, Kelly will. Take control of your board meetings. Have a meaningful Kelly G. Richardson CCAL open forum session and then do is a Fellow of the College not permit attendees to interrupt of Community Association the board outside of open forum. Lawyers and Managing Partner Member interference with of Richardson Harman Ober PC, vendor personnel must be a law firm known for community prevented, to avoid loss of vendor association advice. Send relationships and even potential questions to KRichardson@ liability and further costs.

RHOpc.com. Past columns at Start with a gentle reminder, www.HOAHomefront.com. All informing the homeowner that the rights reserved®. management company oversees

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Red Cross Needs Donors of all Blood Types

By Desert Star Staff diverse blood supply by giving The American Red Cross blood this February. encourages eligible donors to Since the beginning of help ensure a sufficient and the year, widespread flu and

inclement winter weather in some parts of the country have prevented many regular donors from making or keeping their

blood donation appointments.

Healthy and diverse blood donors are needed to help maintain a sufficient blood supply.

Diversity among blood donors is important because red blood cells carry markers that determine one’s blood type, and certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups. Blood must be matched very closely for those patients with rare blood types or for those who need repeated transfusions. Patients are less likely to have complications from blood donated by someone with a similar ethnicity.

All blood types are needed, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.

WASHINGTON, DC – Former top military brass have come together to support introduction and urge passage of the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015 in the new Congress, as shown in a new letter released today by Vet Voice Foundation.

The letter is signed by over twenty retired flag officers, including many with experience at military bases in the California desert such as the Army’s National Training Center at Fort Irwin and the Marine Base at 29 Palms. Members of this group delivered the letter to legislators in Washington, D.C. during a recent visit to the nation’s capital.

“Having public lands protected for varied recreation activities benefits enlisted personnel, veterans, their families, and the entire public,” said retired Army Lieutenant General Clarence McKnight, former commander of Fort Huachuca in Arizona and a long-time veterans’ advocate.

The California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015 would increase protections for about 1.6 million acres of desert landscapes.

in Iraq and Afghanistan, access to places of healing is clearly vital to and restoration of our fighting forces and retired communities mental health.”

The letter also notes that some of the public lands proposed for protection under the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act would provide a buffer from encroachment of development and potentially threatening and/or illegal activities for the

29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, and Fort Irwin National Training Center.

The full text of the letter is below and can be found online at http://www. vetvoicefoundation.org/docs/ DCRAFlagOfficerSupportLetterJan-2015.pdf.

The letter was delivered to the offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Paul

org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

HOW TO DONATE BLOOD Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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 some states), 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 have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Cook, and other members of Congress by veteran members of the Vet Voice Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that has led the way in representing veterans’ voices in the debate over public lands. The group successfully urged protection of public lands elsewhere in California as well as New Mexico, Colorado, Washington, and more.

Former Military Brass Urge Protection Of California Desert The bill would expand Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve and also create two new national monuments – the Mojave Trails and the Sand to Snow National Monuments.

Senator Dianne Feinstein committed last fall to introduce the bill at the start of the 2015 legislation session.

Led by retired Brigadier General Steven Anderson, the authors of the letter highlight the importance of public lands as places for veterans to recuperate and recreate with family and friends after combat operations. The California desert is such a place, offering hiking, hunting, fishing, off-roading, camping and other recreational activities to a large population of military retirees who live in the region.

The California desert also contributes to the well-being of the many enlisted personnel and families at military installations in Southern California.

The letter’s authors put the importance of public lands into context, writing, “In light of the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and emotional illnesses resulting from over a decade of combat

In January it Rained More in Palm Springs Than in San Francisco

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By KMIR News Staff PALM SPRINGS, Ca. For the first time in recorded weather history, San Francisco received no measurable rain in January. By contrast, KMIR Meteorologist Geoff Fox says Palm Springs received .22 inches of rain in the month. The average January rainfall in Palm Springs is about 1 inch.

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The rest of the Bay Area was also dry.

Meteorology consultant Jan Null tells the San Francisco Chronicle (http://bit.ly/1yqjBbf) that other cities, including San Jose, saw at most two onehundredths of an inch of rain.

The Bay Area is still above normal rainfall totals for this time of year after a wet December.

But rain will have to start falling soon to maintain a normal pace.

The state, meanwhile, remains in the grips of a drought.

San Francisco’s recorded weather history dates back to the Gold Rush era of the mid19th century.

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Blues! Why Blues & Latin Music?

Review by Lawrence N. Redd Blues! Why Blues & Latin Music? Is a small yet profoundly important book.

It tells young children about blues, jazz, and historical creators of the art form. Written in English and Spanish from the heart and soul of Carolyn Washington-Gaines, and sub-titled Blues!Porque Blues y Musica Latina?

The publication cleverly describes an innovative instructional program called, “Blues Schools.” The program targets a diversity of elementary kids in the Los Angeles Unified School District and surrounding communities; however, it is applicable to other public school districts or educational institutions.

The bright yellow cover features three colorful hand drawn children pictures of legendary guitarists: Leadbelly, Roy Gaines, and Carlos Santana. In contrasting block

print, the names of other famous blues artists such as Ma Rainey, B.B. King, Celia Cruz, and Etta James are sprinkled among the artwork.

The cover foreshadows a book filled with hand drawn pictures and photographs that show legendary professional entertainers teaching the blues to a diversity of kids.

The illustrative artwork was contributed by the author and collected over time from former students; primarily from [then eight-year-old] Rainey Washington, the author’s daughter.

Blues art is used to help describe melody, tempo, and rhythm; and to emphasize the importance of associative properties in mathematics while using both the English and Latin alphabets. Comments about the blues, captured from children themselves and placed throughout the book, attest to the fact that young kids love

blues music and its history; deeply ingrained in English and Latin cultures.

Roy Gaines, the legendary blues guitarist and father of the author, is the biographical focus of the book. Gaines is pictured throughout the book, as if in AAB form, joyfully teaching the blues to young children, playing guitar for the late Billie Holiday and Chuck Willis, and telling stories about gigs with Carlos Santana, his famous saxophonist brother, Grady Gaines or the great Ray Charles. Gaines is also syncopated with other great blues contributors such as Bessie Smith, B. B. King, Sheila E, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, Guitar Shorty, Shemaka Copeland, and others; who are each accented by children’s artwork and bilingual comic book captions? It is Roy Gaines, who taught his daughter the intricate details of the music industry that motivated her to

write the book.

Throughout the book Washington-Gaines touches upon her own experiences of producing live educational programs using music industry legends in more than five hundred school assemblies and other venues.

She meticulously credits many important people for their support, covering two decades.

She acknowledges a plethora of influential supporters of her “Blues Schools Program.”

Some are well-known and other’s less visible but powerful achievers. Her detailed citations may require parental and teacher guidance to help children explore the larger blues context.

Carolyn WashingtonGaines is a successful entertainment businesswoman, steeped in rich cultural appreciation of musical history.

For many years, she managed The Gainesville Blues Club

for her father where she perfected skills in entertainment booking, contract negotiations, promotion and accounting.

Gaines, who studied acting and modeling, hosted her own television program and interviewed many notable entertainers and educators.

If the purpose of education is to successfully pass accumulated cultural knowledge of previous generations onto the next, then Carolyn Washington-Gaines has accomplished that with her “Blues Schools Program.”

She has left a clear roadmap to replicate its success, in her book

Blues!. Why Blues & Latin Music? Blues!..Porque Blues y Musica Latina?

Carolyn Washington-Gaines.

Blues!Why Blues & Latin Music? Oklahoma: Tate Publishing, 2012, 26 pp.

Residents Benefit From Ford Commercial Shot At CPV Sentinel Plant

By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, CA Continuing a trend of shooting more film, television print and commercials in the Coachella Valley, the Ford Motor Company chose to shoot portions of a commercial for their new F-150 truck at the Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Sentinel Energy Project plant just outside of Desert Hot Springs. CPV donated the entire commercial location fee for the use of the plant to Family Services of the Desert.

CPV Sentinel has been a long-term supporter of Family Services of the Desert and underwrote their Thanksgiving Holiday Turkey giveaway and Holiday Toy Drives for the last several years.

Dana Johnson Development Executive of Family Services of the Desert

said, “ CPV Sentinel has been an invaluable corporate partner to Family Services of the Desert. Their multiple generous donations have enabled us to feed thousands of the most needy residents of our local community. We cannot thank them enough for thinking of us and donating the proceeds of the location fee for the Ford Truck commercial filmed at the plant.”

Mark McDaniels, Asset Manager of CPV said, “We are delighted that our plant was highlighted in the new c o m m e rc i a l . F o rd w a s wonderful to work with and having them at the plant was a terrific experience. We thank them for the generous location fee that we were able to use to help those in need in Desert Hot The Ford commercial was Sunday’s NFL Super Bowl XLIX. Please visit Springs receive needed food aired just prior to halftime The commercial and still photos cpvsentinel.com. and basic essentials.” intermission during last are available upon request.

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA - Tortoise Rock Casino is pleased to announce the first set of concerts for Live at the Rock, the FREE Friday Concert Series which kicks off

Friday, March 6 and continues through October. Concerts will be performed on the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino and will feature exciting tribute bands and artists, as well as

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local talent from the High Desert community. All concerts are free, and take place on Friday nights beginning at 8 p.m.

“Our Live At The Rock Concert Series is back for a second year after a tremendous inaugural year, with plans to run our free Friday concerts through October,” said Tom Sedlock, General Manager. “Putting on these free Friday concerts is our way of saying thank you to the community and our guests.”

The Free Friday Concert Series returns on March 6, with the Just Dave Band making a comeback from last year’s Live at the Rock, guaranteed to have guests singing along to February 11, 2015

the classic hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s and their favorite songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s.

On March 13, the Hush Band featuring Eddie Estudillo will have the crowd dancing with R&B, Pop and Top 40 hits.

Country music takes over on March 21 when the Southern Caliber Band hits the stage performing the most current country hits.

In honor of Tortoise Rock Casino’s 1st Anniversary, a special two-night stint from Checker’d Past is scheduled for Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The concert brings all of the infamous ‘80s styles and fashion, along with the classic

music, for a fun and entertaining evening. On April 3, it’s the return of Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys. The crowd will be kicking up their heels with the rocking honky-tonk tunes and great country and western hits.

LIVE AT THE ROCK LINEUP: March 6: Just Dave Band March 13: Hush Band featuring Eddie Estudillo March 20: Southern Caliber Band March 27 & 28: Checker’d Past April 3: Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys

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After 45 Years, Souvenirs from Apollo 11 come to Light

By Malcolm Ritter AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - More than four decades after the Apollo 11 moon landing, a cloth bag full of souvenirs brought back by astronaut Neil Armstrong has come to light.

Among the trove: a 16 mm movie camera from inside the lunar module that filmed its descent to the moon and Armstrong’s first steps on the lunar surface in 1969.

That camera “took one of the most significant sets of images in the 20th century,” said Allan Needell, a curator in space history at the National Air and Space Museum.

In an interview Monday, Needell said the museum had been told about the bag in June 2013 by Armstrong’s widow, who had found it while cleaning out a closet in their suburban

Cincinnati home. Armstrong died in 2012.

The long process of documenting the find concluded only recently, and that’s when the museum decided to go public, he said.

The discovery was revealed Friday by the museum, which is already displaying the camera in a temporary exhibit.

Needell noted that the images taken by the camera are far more detailed and clear than the grainy ones shown on TV at the time of the landing.

The film cartridges had been removed during the mission and so the device itself was no longer needed.

The camera would have stayed on the lunar module, which crashed on the lunar surface after delivering the astronauts back to the orbiter, Needell said, but Armstrong,

Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins “decided to take some souvenirs home with them.”

It had long been common knowledge that astronauts sometimes took pieces of unneeded equipment as souvenirs, Needell said.

Congress recently passed a law approving the practice.

The cloth bag also included other small pieces of equipment, including a waist tether that Armstrong had used to suspend his feet during a rest period while the module was on the moon.

Needell called the bag’s discovery “extraordinarily exciting.”

The Armstrong family has loaned the material to the museum and pledged to donate it, he said.

Online: Museum blog post: http://bit.ly/1Acdqwe Source KMIR

Investigators seek Phone Records from Jenner, Other Drivers

By Tami Abdollah Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) Sheriff’s investigators on Monday were contacting Bruce Jenner and other drivers involved in a fatal chain-reaction crash in Southern California to ask for access to their cellphone records, authorities said.

They’re trying to determine if distracted driving played a role in Saturday’s four-vehicle crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

Such a request has become routine in collisions where someone is killed, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. Philip Brooks said.

A publicist for Jenner said the Olympic gold medalist was not texting while driving and the evidence will show that.

Alan Nierob said late Sunday that investigators had not yet requested Jenner’s cellphone records but Jenner will provide them if they do.

Jenner was driving a black Cadillac Escalade when he rear-ended a Lexus sedan. The

sedan had already slammed into a Toyota Prius that had slowed or stopped on the highway, sheriff’s Sgt. Philip Brooks said.

After Jenner’s Cadillac hit it, the Lexus veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a black Hummer. The driver of the Lexus - Kim Howe, 69, of Calabasas - died at the scene.

California Department of Motor Vehicle records showed Howe’s license had expired in 2007. Brooks said Monday investigators have not yet looked into that, but that it probably won’t be a key issue since she was killed.

In his first comments since Saturday’s crash, Jenner called the wreck a “devastating tragedy” and vowed to cooperate with investigators.

“My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident,” Jenner said in a statement Sunday evening. “It is a devastating tragedy. I cannot pretend to imagine what this

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies investigate the scene of a car crash where one person was killed and at least seven other’s were injured, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. family is going through at this time. I am praying for them.”

Celebrity photographers, who quickly posted the images on the Internet, captured the moment of impact. The photos show the white Lexus mangled in the front and back, facing the Hummer, which had a

(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies investigate the scene of a car crash where one person was killed and at least seven other’s were injured, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

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heavily damaged engine and its hood popped open. Jenner’s Escalade, which was pulling an off-road vehicle on a trailer, had a damaged front end.

Though paparazzi often trail Jenner, there was no indication he was being chased by photographers at the time of the crash, authorities said.

Sheriff’s investigators will examine photographs of the crash. They also were seeking witnesses, and any photos or videos from bystanders, including paparazzi, in what’s expected to be a months-long investigation, Brooks said.

Jenner passed a field sobriety test and voluntarily submitted a blood sample to determine whether he was intoxicated, authorities said.

The sheriff’s department has custody of all the vehicles involved and will be inspecting them to ensure they are mechanically sound or whether a defect prevented somebody from stopping in time.

Information gleaned from

the cellphone records could help inform prosecutors, if they were to consider charges against any of the drivers.

However, Brooks said it is difficult to determine if a driver was texting at the exact time of a collision. Investigators will look at signs of driver behavior such as multiple texts that span a period leading up to, or including, the crash, Brooks said.

The crash comes at a time of widespread talk that Jenner, 65, is becoming a woman. Though Jenner has declined to publicly comment, his appearance has gradually become more traditionally feminine. Those in his inner circles have not challenged speculation that he is preparing to live as a woman and perhaps will appear in a new reality series about his transition.

Jenner won a gold medal in the men’s decathlon at the 1976 Summer Games, but he is known to a younger generation as Kim Kardashian’s stepfather.

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Ledisi not Upset over Beyonce Grammys Switch

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) Beyonce gave a resplendent rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” at the Grammys but it was Ledisi who gave the song revived attention with her performance of it for “Selma.”

Ledisi plays Mahalia Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film and sings the song on the movie’s soundtrack, so some of her fans expressed anger on social media that she was not asked to perform on the Grammys.

(John Legend and Common performed their song from the movie, “Glory,” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.)

The Grammy-nominated Ledisi said she understands why Beyonce was chosen, but admitted to being “a little disappointed.”

“But I got over that and I had to look at the positive and empower women,” she told The Associated Press on the Grammy red carpet on Sunday before the show started. “We have to empower each other.

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Beyonce perfoms “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” It’s a great thing. And one day I’ll be on that Grammy stage.

Every artist wants to be on the Grammys stage. That’s part of our career is to be there. So my time will come when it’s time.”

And Ledisi said she is glad more focus is coming to “Selma.”

“I was able to portray an iconic gospel singer, the queen of gospel Mahalia Jackson. I sang the version she sang, take my hand as well with Thomas Dorsey writing it and now we get to see Beyoncé sing a song that’s been living forever and to

her generation,” she said. “It’s great. I’m part of a legacy of great women and the Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin) sang it as well.

So I’m a part of that.”

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wearing Saint Laurent man, head to toe,” he added of his shades of black tuxedo.

Black-hatted Aloe Blacc went with a patterned bow tie and edgy royal blue tuxedo trimmed in black from the Danish fashion house Sand Copenhagen.

Known for leg bearing, Pharrell Williams didn’t break from tradition. He was dressed in a short gray suit, matching bow tie and shoes, from Adidas.

Tuxedos aren’t just for the dudes these days. Charlie XCX did her white tailed-tux trouser look justice from one of her favorites, Moschino, paired with a

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bright pink bow tie and blush fur stole.

“I hate boring fashion so I wanted to do something ‘80s and fabulous,” she said. “I like unpredictable.”

Meghan Trainor brought the bass - and her dad. She wore a tight sheer mini skirt under a full black, long-sleeve overskirt adorned with black lace for her first Grammys walk.

Katy Perry’s tousled blue hair popped against her silver sheer dress with swingy embellishments. It was fresh from the Paris runway of Zuhair Murad.

“I just want to shine like a diamond,” she said, referring to one of her songs.

Perry was greeted on the red carpet by Nicki Minaj in black Tom Ford, her decolletage out in a front slit cut to her waist. Ford dressed Jennifer Hudson in a stunning bright white strapless dress that fell just below the knee, her sassy short hair a perfect complement.

Lady Gaga went gray-forgray with date Tony Bennett. On their heads, that is. She showed off a high slit in her silver gown

by Brandon Maxwell, dripping in Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and emeralds.

Taylor Swift’s turquoise Elie

Saab drew some online snark: “curtains over a mini dress,” one tweeter offered of her sleeveless short-under-billowy, long look.

Kim Kardashian’s gold John Paul Gaultier screamed bathrobe, but her new shorter ‘do looked great. No matter.

“I love how sparkly it is,” she said. “I love it.”

Iggy Azalea’s hair? Not so much. It was a thick braid wound around her head like a crown against a tight-tight bright blue custom Armani Prive gown.

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Desert Art Festival on Saturday, Mar. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

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Dance-A-Thon for Charity on Friday, Feb 27 at 1700 East Tahquitz Suite 206.

More information, go to DanceWithMissyLindsay.com or call 760-413-6931.

Vintage Market from Sunday, Now - May 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 450 N. Indian Canyon. For info, palmspringsopenairmarket. com.

Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

For info, 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com.

New Exhibition: Section 14on Thursday, Now-Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Road. For more information, call 760-778-1079 or go to accmuseum.org.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

The message is clear. Groups calling you. You’re being pulled, pushed, attracted, magnetized or simply swept into a group needing your skills. Community and collaboration must become part of your knowledge base; these successfully expand your endeavors. Study collaborative learning. You’re to become cause-oriented, impersonal and humanitarian. You de-centralize – from person to transpersonal.

TAURUS Your purpose is bridging energy and form, maintaining forms in matter that create sustainability for humanity. You’re attempting to anchor ideas that create new resources needed for the times to come. Resources (understanding Venus) are to be used differently now. No longer scattered but tended, saved (like seeds), and cherished. You are to create all the structures for this saving of resources. Build it. You know the rest.

GEMINI There’s a difference between an aspirant and Disciple. The aspirant is the “experiencer” of form and matter; unreflective and unaware of others, focused only upon self (needed developmental stage). Disciples are “Observers”; reflecting upon and aware of their experiences in order to serve others. Which are you? The

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jungle, the clearing, or the Path? chaos. At first you were fearful What would you like to be? and now you’re resourceful.

You see yourself no longer CANCER imprisoned by form but that you (humanity and all the Kingdoms Each day seems like a time of and the Earth itself) are actually testing and/or transformation. It’s the Divine Form, Creator made… a stage of regeneration actually. and beautiful.

Hidden within regeneration is Resurrection. You may not know LIBRA this yet for much of you hides under your shell with intermittent The ancient wisdom teachings soaring in the air. Do you see or tell us to stand in the Sun, dream of birds (messengers)? especially at dawn and dusk, What hurts is healing. Then and with focused intention you become the healer. All absorb the light and heart of the relationships at this time may Sun into our hearts. You are to bring you to your knees. Pray begin this practice. From the there.

Sun’s heart to your heart Love then flows, becoming wisdom.

LEO Instead of reflecting others’ light you become a source of Light.

From imbalance comes the urge One with an intelligent heart and for equilibrium and balance. a loving mind. You then live in the From developing our individual heart of all that matters. creative gifts comes the offering of those gifts to humanity. From SCORPIO centralization (self only) emerges decentralization (self merged The chaos/conflict experience within the Group). But only when must be understood. It is actually you, Leo (developing the creative states of creativity needed for self) are ready. Out of seeing new harmony to emerge. Be only the light of self surfaces a more and more in nature. It’s “light that shines over the earth God’s body. Eventually you move and penetrates the dark”. You from desires to aspirations, and become this Light. then more into sharing. Scorpio is the disciple. At first you rested VIRGO in embryonic waters, then the waters of the Earth. Then the The inner and outer parts of Water of Life poured forth for your self are merging. The long thirsty humanity. This you will process of learning discrimination become. You’re the Mother now. has created inclusivity. As you searched for order within SAGITTARIUS disorder, order then leapt out of

You’re entering into a new state of relations, creating Right Human Relations (results of Goodwill). You sought knowledge. Now you’re seeking deeper understanding. At first you related only to yourself, then to others. Now it’s the world.

You’re on both arms of the Cross – vertical (God to Earth) and horizontal (toward humanity).

The center of the cross denotes synthesis. Tossed about then circulated by it, you’ll soon direct the Wind.

CAPRICORN In coming weeks you’ll attempt to resolve some sort of conflict.

At first conflict simply appears.

Know that to achieve a new state of harmony, conflict must exist. It provides dissolution, information, creates tension, calls us “to attention.” Understanding this you can effectively work with conflict. As you struggle with the horns of conflict, the “horns of plenty” (harmony) appear.

PISCES You’re aware Pisces is the sign of the World Savior. So let’s begin with the questions. Is your energy dispersed everywhere or service oriented? Where and what is your focus (self, humanity or planetary)? Do you act and respond personally, impersonally or trans-personally? Are you reflective and inventive? Are you an anarchist, revolutionary revealer of the Plan?” Is your movement chaotic, purposeful or rhythmic? It’s good to know these things.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS Much of who you are is being replaced with who you will be. An Aries (I am) quality is blending with your Aquarian (I serve) energies. Observe your speech. Do you say, “I am”, “I and Thou” or “we”? All are good statements. Different stages.

The light within you is a pulse, a glow and a radiance. Attempt to recognize them. Follow Libra’s information.

Ex-School Official gets 10 Years for Abusing 2 Students

By Desert Star Staff RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - A onetime California school official was sentenced Monday to 10 years in state prison for sexually assaulting two women when they were her students, including a woman who confronted her in a recorded phone call that went viral on YouTube.

Andrea Cardosa, 41, of Perris, was sentenced in Riverside County Superior Court on three charges of committing lewd acts on a child. She avoided a potential life sentence by pleading guilty last month.

Prosecutors dropped more than a dozen other counts.

Cardosa was charged with abusing a former student at Chemawa Middle School in Riverside beginning when the girl was 12. The abuse lasted from 1997 to 2001, prosecutors said.

In court papers, prosecutors said Cardosa molested the girl more than 100 times in a locker room and Cardosa’s car, and at the home of Cardosa’s sister.

In a recording that was posted online in January 2014, the former student telephoned Alhambra High School, where Cardosa was assistant principal, and confronted her.

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“You should be so ashamed and so disgusted with yourself,” the caller said.

“I am. I am,” Cardosa said.

“I regret it every day. Every day.”

Cardosa later resigned.

The ex-student spoke at Cardosa’s sentencing.

“I will stand up for my 12-year-old self who did not have anyone to fight for her,” the woman, now 28, said in a written victim-impact statement she read in court. “It is never OK for an adult to betray the trust of a child.”

Another former student came forward after the recording appeared online. Cardosa was charged with abusing that victim from 2009 to 2010 while she was a 15-year-old student at Tomas Rivera Middle School in Perris.

A statement was read in court on behalf of that woman, who described having nightmares and trust issues. “How will I ever trust anyone around my son?” she said in the statement.

The Associated Press generally does not identify victims of sexual abuse.

The victims also have sued the Riverside Unified and Val Verde Unified school districts.

The City of Desert Hot Springs In honor of Black History Month Proudly Presents

A BETTER DAY FOR BLUES! Please join us Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

First Community Baptist Church 66272 First Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Celebrating the lives of the legendary Kings & Queens of the Blues.

(Leadbelly, Buddy Guy, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Grady Gaines, and Roy Gaines)

Blues Educational History •Youth presentations •Blues exhibits •Pot Luck Email: bluesschools@aol.com for more information

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Accolades for Desert Leaders

Richard W. Kite, Councilman, Rancho Mirage City Council, Donna Munoz, General Manager of the Morongo Valley Community District and Fire Department and Jock Johnson, Fire Chief, Morongo Valley Fire Department

By Pam Price Recognizing desert leaders has as been nonstop this month. One of the highlights as the 6th Annual Awards Gala presented by the Palm Springs Black History Committee on Feb. 7th at the Hyatt Regency Suites in Palm Springs. Jarvis Crawford, chairman of the Black History Committee welcomed guests to the Gala attended by friends and family involved with Black History Month and how prominently it has been represented in the community.

The Awards Ceremony was perfectly choreographed with

Zynisha Clary singing “One Night Only,” so apropos for this elegant evening.

Melisse Banwer, Executive Director of the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage was presented with the Humanitarian Award with the Sports Award recipient, Dan Murphy accepting the honor as the head coach at Palm Springs High School. The James O. Jessie Life time Achievement Award was presented to Bob Silva, artist and activist.

The Morongo Valley fire Department efforts to raise funds to purchase a much-needed new

fire engine made the story again when the Rancho Mirage City Council presented them a check for $1000 during their monthly meeting on Feb. 12, accepting the check on behalf of the firefighters was Jock J. Johnson, Fire Chief with Donna Munoz, General Manager of the Morongo Valley Community Services District and Fire Department. In accepting the check both Fire Chief Johnson and Ms. Munoz expressed their appreciation for the donation, which brings them closer to purchasing a state-of-the-art fire truck much needed to handle the

Pam Price and Donna Munoz

emergencies along Highway 62 through Morongo Valley.

And speaking of hot news, the Smoketree BBQ & Grill in Palm Springs, recently opened has been turning up the heat ( on their smoker, that is!) for fans of hickory smoke-cured pork baby back ribs ( half and full rack), mesquite smoked turkey and a starter owner Joe Funky, calls “Burnt Ends.” For barbecue beginners this is “smoke-cured brisket chunks tossed in Texas BBQ Sauce.” Be forewarned it is served “when available.” If you can take the heat further, try their

sweet, blistered shishito peppers with Murray River sea salt accentuated with fresh lemon.

Add pork or brisket to a jumbo baked Russet Potato and dine on a five alarm feast! Cool down with a creamy crème brulee and grab a take-out menu on the way out in case you crave one of their specialties such as sweet potato fries with maple sriracha aioli and house rub sometime soon.

Pam Price is the vice chairman of the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission

Domestic Violence Issue gets Grammy Spotlight

By Desert Star Staff The woman who spoke movingly from the Grammy stage about her experiences with domestic violence says the segment was inspired by a visit to the White House by Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich.

After President Barack Obama made a video appearance on the show calling on musicians to pledge to stop domestic violence, Brooke Axtell took to the Grammy stage to speak about her own experiences. Her life was saved, she said, when she sought help

at a domestic violence center.

Katy Perry followed her with a solemn performance of “By the Grace of God.” Axtell said afterward that both she and Perry were honored by the opportunity to address the issue before such a large audience.

“We’re at a stage in the movement for social justice where we are in desperate need of having male allies, and that means confronting within our own communities when violence occurs and making sure there are interventions for those who

have abused and been abused,” she said.

She noted she was aware both Rihanna and Chris Brown were in the audience when she spoke. Brown has faced a string of legal troubles since beating Rihanna before the 2009 Grammy Awards.

Neil Portnow, the recording academy’s president, said neither Rihanna nor Brown was consulted before the segment aired.

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Thought-Provoking Drama on Stage at Pasadena Playhouse

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic The current offering on the stage of the venerable Pasadena Playhouse is a searing drama of war. A war some Americans are still arguing about that ended 150 years ago. Yes, that war. The American Civil War. Playwright Matthew Lopez has penned a Civil War drama with a new wrinkle regarding the characters. the “The Whipping Man” (currently the 4th most produced drama in the country this year; according to the folks who track such things) deals with at least two social issue dichotomies of that time period: racial prejudice and antiSemitism. The political issues of 1865 still plague our country, even after all these years, the legacy and bitterness of losing the war and a way of life simmer just beneath the societal surface.

And, those resentments and feelings are not exclusive to America. Just check-out the evening news for on-going evidence.

The story of “The Whipping Man”, insightfully and intelligently directed by Martin Benson in short, is set in Virginia following Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, which ends the Civil War. The tale involves a wounded Jewish Confederate Captain, who is near death. He crawls back to his childhood plantation, only to find it in ruins and occupied by two of his family’s former slaves who are

preparing for a Passover Seder.

The once divided, but soon to be reunited country, is embarking on a new chapter in its history. The relationship between the cultures of the North and the South is tenuous at best.

A similar unsettling personal relationship is put to the test when Caleb (an intense Adam Haas Hunter), the son of a Jewish slave owner must confront the new reality – a society of freed slaves – and his now-altered relationship with Simon (a terrific Charlie Robinson), the grandfatherly, savvy, in-charge former slave, and John (Jarrod M. Smith), a younger, belligerent, law-bending former slave and a contemporary of Caleb.

Frequently, the religion of the plantation owner was taught to their slaves. When one adds the ingredient of a shared religion into the mix, in this case Judaism, each character has to reinvent himself in order to survive. As Simon, Caleb, and John come to grips with their new situations dangerous secrets begin to bubble to the surface threatening to destroy, not only the family and their connected history, but their shared religious faith as well.

This is the third production of “The Whipping Man” I’ve reviewed in the last three years.

And two of them have starred Charlie Robinson. Director Benson and Robinson bring a fresh approach and new vigor to the text and to their collaboration.

Lopez’s play is layered with

Charlie Robinson and Adam Haas Hunter in THE WHIPPING MAN. Photo by Debora Robinson.

meaning and insight that is nicely captured by this trio of talented actors.

Robinson’s dignified Simon portrayal is solid, and at times profound. In the second act, his impassioned, yet cogent, five-minute monologue is a show stopper followed by thunderous applause.

Adam Haas Hunter’s Caleb performance is carefully constructed to maximize his characters’ emotional high and lows. Jarrod M. Smith as John, delivers the comedy moments as well as the poignant but turbulent undercurrents that are roiling just beneath the surface of what this excellent ensemble cast brings to playwright Lopez’s provocative play.

The technical credits are first rate, as usual, at The Playhouse. The creative team led by director Benson, renders the plantation’s Main Room in scenes of appropriate ruin and decay in a design by Tom Buderwitz; becoming a visual harbinger of what the country faces in binding up the wounds and after effects of war. Costume designer Angela Balough Calin, delivers the cast the “outer skins” of their characters in perfect period authenticity. The muted lighting areas designed by Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz, enhance and heighten the changing on-stage moods.

However, if I had to be picky about the sound designed by Michael Roth, it would be to suggest that rain storms raging

outside the front door, do not just instantly disappear or subside once the front door is closed.

Perhaps, the sound could be sneaked down slowly until that effect is audibly accepted by the audience and then fades out completely... just saying.

Bottomline: “The Whipping Man” is a splendid ensemble production that makes for an engaging and thoughtprovoking evening of theatre.

Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, once again, has his company of players on a roll with a series of winning productions. Laissez bon temps rouler!

“The Whipping Man” performs at The Pasadena Playhouse and runs through March 1, 2015.

to hidden springs, from worldfamous wildflowers to herds of majestic bighorn sheep, Americans and international visitors have long been drawn to the stark beauty of California’s desert. The legislation introduced

by Sen. Feinstein provides a historic opportunity to protect California’s spectacular desert heritage for future generations.

“The conservation of the California desert honors our past and also recognizes the importance of these lands for future generations,” stated Barbara Durham, Tribal Preservation

Officer of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. “The desert includes trails and sacred spaces that are part of Native American heritage. This bill will help protect those important places.”

Among the other historical treasures that would be protected is Route 66, which Smithsonian Magazine named as one of the ‘10 Must-See Endangered Cultural Treasures’ and, which is a magnet for tourists wanting to relive California’s pioneering past.

“Route 66 is part of our American experience and history – set against the unique backdrop of the desert,” said Jim Conkle, Chair of the Route 66 Alliances.

“Protecting that part of our history is about connecting to the past, but also about investing in the future and bringing visitors to the area.”

An Economic Boost The California desert is one of the top outdoor recreation locations in the United States, and its national parks alone bring nearly three million visitors each year. In San Bernardino County, visitors generated $52.5 million in local tax receipts in 2010, providing much-needed revenue to the county and cities.

In 2013, visitors to Death Valley

and Joshua Tree National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve alone contribute $165 million to the region’s economy, supporting nearly two thousand jobs.

“As a member of a family which has owned land and operated businesses in the Amargosa and Death Valley area for over 100 years, I am glad to see the introduction of the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act,” added Susan Sorrells, owner and operator of Shoshone Village, a desert community and tourism destination. “Our region’s economy depends on tourism, scientific study and outdoor recreational activities that take place in our unique and beautiful desert. So protecting these lands is an investment in our area’s economic future.”

“The California desert is at the heart of our region’s economic strategy,” said Thomas Fjallstam, President, Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce. “Visitors come to see the striking landscapes, magnificent Joshua tree forests, and the diverse animal life that fills the desert. We must protect this resource as a vital part of financial and cultural well-being.”

Senator Dianne Feinstein to Protect California’s Desert

By Desert Star Staff Bill would expand Death Valley, Joshua Tree N.P. and protect lands for recreation, wildlife and tourism community; business and conservation leaders from the California desert region are applauding legislation introduced

by Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) that would increase protections for approximately 1.6 million acres of desert landscapes. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Barbara Boxer (CA).

The proposed legislation, the California Desert Conservation

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and Recreation Act of 2015, would establish two brand new national monuments—the Mojave Trails and the Sand to Snow National Monuments—and expand Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve. It would also designate several fresh wilderness areas, help protect important waterways like the Amargosa River and Deep Creek as Wild and Scenic Rivers, and establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.

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FILM

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

“Paddington” and “Strange Magic” on Screen “Paddington,” from the producer of “Harry Potter,” is a movie for the little kid in all of us.

Based on the children’s books

by Michael Bond, the film tells the story of a little Peruvian bear who comes to London in search of a new home. He is told by his Uncle and Aunt that the people in London are very friendly and will welcome him upon his arrival.

All three bears planned to visit London someday. They just never got around to go. Even so, when a big earthquake rattles their world and destroys their tree home, the young bear’s aunt decides it’s time for Paddington to sail away to London on his own. She assures him he will find a new family who will love and care for him. She packs him a basket filled with jars of marmalade and takes him to the port where he stows away in a lifeboat.

Upon his arrival, he does everything his Auntie told him to do, politely saying ’hello’ to everyone, but things don’t go well until he is noticed by the Brown family, headed by Hugh Bonneville (the lord of TVs “Downton Abbey.”) He tells his wife and children that the bear can only stay overnight, and must be placed in the morning. However, it doesn’t take long for the family to care about this little bear with the big, soulful eyes.

Paddington gets into all sorts of trouble, mainly because he doesn’t understand how things work in a civilized home.

For example, water in the tub turns on, but he doesn’t know how to shut it off. Despite his misadventures, Mrs. Brown is determined to help Paddington find the English explorer who befriended his family in Peru and taught them all how to speak.

Dressed in his hat from home, plus a little blue coat given to him

by Mrs. Brown, Paddington and Mr. Brown go to the library to try to locate the professor, a noted explorer, but to their surprise, there is no information available.

The reason why is all part of the story.

Things really go wrong for the little bear when Nicole Kidman, a taxidermist, learns of his arrival in London. In no time, she sets out to trap him. At this point, the story takes all sorts of twists and turns as the family tries to help Paddington find his explorer friend. And things go really wrong when Nicole tracks Paddington down. Will he be able to get away from her diabolical clutches?

Along with the jeopardy, there is plenty of fun as the family starts to become attached to the warm hearted, trusting little bear from Peru.

After the movie, I found myself wanting to look for a Paddington bear to take home, and I am sure there is plush Paddington bear waiting for me in a toy store somewhere.

“Paddington,” rated PG for some mild action and rude humor, it is a charming film the whole family can enjoy together.

Critics, myself included, have been roaring about this delightful little romp. Rolling Stone calls it “Irresistible and funny,” Los Angeles Times says it’s “Wondrous” and I join the chorus of praise by adding “It’s adorable.”

section, off-limits to the fairies and trolls.

The story is woven together by about 20-25 pop songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s with hits from like “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Sugar Pie, Honeybunch” which will be more familiar to the older crowd than to the kids. The plot is a bit like “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” with a love potion that causes the fairies to fall in love with the first creature they see if they are sprinkled with it. There’s a moral of sorts woven into the not so stimulating plot which is: Beauty, like love, is in the eyes •••••••••••••• and hearts of the beholder. Evan “Strange Magic” is a strange Rachel Wood voices the heroic animated fairy tale indeed. warrior fairy princess. Rated PG. Created by George Lucas of “Star Wars” fame, it’s a tale about •••••••••••••• a magical kingdom divided into On February 24 “Big Hero two parts. The winged fairies live 6,” nominated for an Oscar, will in a lush area filled with beautiful be available on Blu-ray and DVD. meadows and flowers. The bog The action-packed comedy king (voiced by Alan Cumming) drama introduces us to Baymax, lives in the dark, underground a lovable, healing robot that forms

a personal bond with a young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada. The Blu-ray combo pack comes with oodles of extras that include the charming animated short “Feast,” The Origin Story of “Big Hero 6,” Gag Animation and much more. Rated PG for action and peril and some rude humor.

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“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” with a title almost as long as the movie, is lots of fun for kids of all ages. Based on the best-selling book of the same name by Judith Viorst, it follows the misadventures of Alexander, who has the worst day of his young life at school. He wonders if he is the only one in his family to have such bad luck and the very next day his whole family undergoes their own terrible day.

The film stars Steve Carell, and Jennifer Garner as the parents with Ed Oxenbould as Alexander.

The Blu-ray has plenty of bonus features like “Snappy Crocs & Punch Roos: The Australian Outback Party,” plus bloopers, “Walkabout: A Video Diary” and more. Rated PG.

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“101 Dalmatians Diamond Edition” comes with an all new short “The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt,” plus Walt Disney presents “The Best Doggoned Dog in the World” (1961 Version) and much, much more. In this animated classic the awful Cruella de Vil steals a family of dalmatian puppies. Her goal is to turn the little tykes into a spotted fur coat.

When they are dog napped their parents and the dogs of London’s band together to rescue them before it’s too late. Rated G. Both “Alexander” and “101 Dalmatians” are already out on DVD as of February 10 and would be a lovely gift for the little Valentines in your life.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol Assists Local Elementary School

By Desert Star Staff EL CENTRO, Calif. -- Agents from the El Centro Sector Border Patrol’s Border Community Liaison Program assisted the Imperial County Public Health Department and Westmorland Union Elementary School in conducting their annual “Nutrition Olympics” on Jan. 26 in Westmorland.

Jorge Torres, Program Supervisor at the Imperial County Public Health Department said, “With child obesity becoming such an issue in Imperial County, it is more important than ever to keep children active. Maintaining a healthy diet is equally important to the overall fitness of a child. El Centro Sector Border Patrol has worked closely with the Imperial County Public Health Department

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and the Childhood Obesity Prevention Alliance to help bring attention and awareness to this issue over the last three years.”

The Nutrition Olympics is designed to introduce students to the benefits of having an active lifestyle. Staying active can even help children prevent future health issues. Children who stay physically active are also more likely to be successful in school.

The Westmorland Union Elementary School consists of approximately 350 students, but only kindergarten through third grade were selected to attend the Nutrition Olympics. The students participated in various physical activities such as tug of war, potato sack races, ring toss, light weight lifting, balance balls,

and hula-hoop games.

“If Border Patrol agents participating in community events are able to inspire the youth of our county to live a healthier lifestyle and make them feel more comfortable interacting with the uniformed men and women in law enforcement, then I consider that a win for everyone,” said Border Patrol Agent Trevor Ambrosini.

T h e B o rd e r P a t ro l ’s Community Liaison Programs has been active in El Centro since 2012. One of the programs primary responsibilities has been finding issues that are important to the local community and actively participating in programs and events that address these issues to improve the communities we live in.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Top-tier Artists’ Sorcery Showcased on Latest Efforts

Genre-defying artists The Decemberists, The Church, Steve Earle & The Dukes, and Dengue Fever keep moving ahead on most-recent releases.

Artist: The Decemberists Title: What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World (Capitol Records) You might like if you enjoy: The Shins, Ron Sexsmith, The Decemberists’ previous albums Tell me more: The Decemberists continue to write and craft recordings that blend accessible song craft and artistic excellence. On the outstanding “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,” the Portland, Oregon group finds a way to bolster the track listing with the most accessible of baroque pop (“Cavalry Captain”), folk (“Carolina Low”), early ‘60s-minded retro pop (“Philomena,” “Easy Come,

Easy Go”), folk rock (“The Wrong Year”) and genre-smashing rock (“Mistral,” “Make You Better”).

Information: decemberists.com.

Artist: The Church Title: Further/Deeper (Unorthodox) You might like if you enjoy: The Cure, Interpol, Echo & the Bunnymen Tell me more: The Church’s 25th album “Further/Deeper” was actually released in the band’s native Australia in October 2014, but is only getting its official release here in the U.S. in February 2015. Lead singer-bassist Steve Kilbey and company have conjured up another epic effort, with driving guitar-anchored tracks (the magical “Vanishing Man” and “Globe Spinning”), introspective tracks wrapped in boundless swirling neo-psychedelic textures (“Pride Before a Fall,” “Delirious,”

“Love Philtre”) and even dreamy folk (“Laurel Canyon”). The Church is embarking on a North American Tour later this month, including an upcoming date at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 27. Information: TheChurchBand.net.

is a bona fide celebration of postRobert Johnson Delta blues.

Whether performing Mississippi blues (“Ain’t Nobody’s Daddy Now,” “Gamblin’ Blues”), pensive modern folk blues (“Better Off Alone”) or blues rock (“Go Go Boots Are Back,” “King of the Blues”), Earle’s latest batch of originals are rendered with a richness that draws comparisons with the excellent Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite 2013 collaboration “Get Up!” Steve Earle will be one of the featured artists at the upcoming Stagegoach Festival coming to Indio the last weekend in April. Earle is set to perform at the festival on Friday, April 24.

Information: NewWestRecords. com and StagecoachFestival. com.

Artist: Steve Earle & The Dukes Title: Terraplane (New West Records) You might like if you enjoy: Townes Van Zandt, Robert Johnson, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite’s “Get Up!” Tell me more: Eventually, everybody seems to get the blues. Look no further than the latest release from Steve Earle & The Dukes. While best known for his celebrated string of alt-country, roots rock and Artist: Dengue Fever Americana releases stretching Title: The Deepest Lake back to 1986, Earle’s “Terraplane” (Tuk Tuk Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Dengue Fever’s first four albums Tell me more: Returning with their first new album since 2011’s “Cannibal Courtship,” Dengue Fever’s “The Deepest Lake” marks another move forward for the Los Angeles-based troupe.

It’s unlikely any other ensemble has ever mixed-up vintage Cambodian rock, surf guitar and Stax horns, ‘60s garage rock, and African percussion in an endless and intoxicating blend that melds Western and World music styles. Those looking for infectious pop will find it via “Rom Say Sok.” Elsewhere, lovers of ‘60s Cambodian sounds will revel in the lush beauty of ‘Ghost Voice’ and the indie pop gem “Deepest Lake on the Planet,” both featuring soprano Chhom Nimol’s soaring vocals.

Information: DengueFeverMusic. com.

Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick Bring Summer Tour To Fantasy Springs

By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Grammy Awardwinning artist Peter Frampton is joining forces for a summer tour with 1970’s rock powerpop band Cheap Trick and on Saturday, June 13th they make a stop at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

Hummingbird in a Box is the latest work from legendary musician Peter Frampton released in summer 2014.

The Cincinnati Ballet, featuring seven original guitar pieces in Frampton’s virtuosic styling’s, inspired the new music.

Frampton composed all songs on the mini-album along with Gordon Kennedy, who also coproduced the recording. The two previously teamed up for Fingerprints, which garnered them both a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for the British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock

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act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.

For the past 35 years, Cheap Trick has forged its rightful place among the world’s most accomplished and emulated rock bands with a timeless sound that blends elements of pop, punk, and even metal, in an instantly recognizable way. Since the release of its self-titled debut album in 1977, Cheap Trick has sold over 20 million records, received 40 gold and platinum recording awards, given more than 5,000 high-powered live performances (the quartet of consummate musicians is widely known for nearly four decades of almost continuous touring), and appeared on 29 movie soundtracks, exhibiting its farreaching popularity and appeal.

One of the most avant-garde, influential and enduring bands in the history of music, Cheap Trick (Robin Zander – Vocals and Guitar, Rick Nielsen – Guitar and Vocals; Tom Petersson – Bass, Guitar and Vocals) has February 11, 2015

contributed an impressive list of classics to the American Rock Songbook, including “I Want You To Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “Dream Police.”

Tickets for the 8PM Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick

performance are on sale Friday, February 6th for $89, $69 and $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.

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You Ask. We Investigate. Military Jet Noise ÂŽ

By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- People say the number of military jets going to Palm Springs International Airport is increasing.

Over the weekend, multiple residents emailed and called KMIR asking us to investigate.

Craig from Rancho Mirage asked us Saturday, “why all the fighter jets flying over yesterday and today!� “It pretty much shakes the house,� said Palm Springs resident, Rod Bruce.

Bruce says the number of military jets has picked up

over the last few weeks. “Last year there was a period where it was real bad and there were a lot of complaints from different people, and that lessened for quite a while, then it started to pick up again,� said Bruce.

Back in 2011, we reported on the increased noise and amount of military jets in Palm Springs.

After efforts of local elected officials the traffic decreased, but neighbors say the past weekend the noise was a nuisance. “Much more than we have

in the past, we had them a few years ago, and I think the town complained, and I think things got a little better but boy this weekend was really loud,� said Dottie Watson of Palm Springs.

Officials from the Marine base in Twentynine Palms told KMIR the aircraft were most likely theirs.

They are in the middle of a big training exercise that started in mid-January, and will last for 30 days with people coming in to train from other bases. “I understand the reason for them, and I think some of it

is okay, I think they have to cut back a little bit,� said Watson.

The Sunmor neighborhood in Palm Springs by the airport has a long history with military aircraft, there is still a tiedown from the Palm Springs Army Air Field back during World War II. “This was the tiedown for planes during Patton, and I heard, I don’t know whether it’s true that Farrell used to be a runway,� said Watson.

The Palm Springs Air Museum confirmed with us that Farrell Drive was at one time a runway.

Since then, the city of course has grown and neighbors hope the jets quiet down. “I’ve been in the military myself, I understand you have to do these things, but we would enjoy it if they didn’t come as often,� said Bruce.

Once again, the Marine Corps says the aircraft were probably theirs.

They say if people have complaints they can call Michael King at 760-830-3735, or they can make a sound report on w w w. 2 9 p a l m s . m a r i n e s . m i Source KMIR

By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT (February 2, 2015) – The Palm Desert Campus of California State University, San Bernardino will more than triple in size following the recent approval of a land transfer from the City of Palm Desert. The CSU

Board of Trustees recognized the move on January 28 following a unanimous vote by the Palm Desert City Council on January 8.

The campus currently occupies 53 acres along Cook Street that was given to the University by the City of Palm

Desert in 2001. The City’s most recent contribution is an additional 113 acres contiguous to the current campus and bordering on Frank Sinatra and Gerald Ford drives. “With this gift of land, the City of Palm Desert is proud to help lay the groundwork for the expansion of Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus,â€? said Palm Desert Mayor Susan Marie Weber. “A larger campus will bring greater access to higher education for Coachella Valley residents, spur regional economic growth, and help develop our greatest asset – the minds of the students who attend this wonderful center of learning and culture.â€? “This is wonderful news for all the Coachella Valley and its students. We are grateful and deeply appreciative for the Palm Desert City Council’s support as well as the CSU’s Board of Trustees,â€? said CSUSB President TomĂĄs D. Morales. “The city’s long-term commitment has made possible a permanent home for the Coachella Valley’s only four-year public university, as well as support for current and future generations of the Valley’s students.â€?

The university will soon conduct a comprehensive physical master plan of the newly expanded Palm Desert Campus to best plan for the next phases of growth, said Palm Desert

Campus Dean Sharon BrownWelty. “We will focus on building a university community that can serve and grow with the region for decades to come. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support of our host city as well as friends and philanthropists in the community.

We are forever grateful.� BrownWelty said.

Currently the Palm Desert Campus (PDC) consists of four buildings: the Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, the Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence, the Indian Wells Theater and the Palm Desert

Health Sciences Building.

Roughly 1,100 students are enrolled in bachelors, masters and doctoral programs.

The Palm Desert Campus, which opened its doors in fall 2002 by accepting transfer students primarily from the College of the Desert, is a remarkable example of public-private partnerships, built exclusively from a community of philanthropists and civic leaders. In the fall of 2013, the first freshman class made it the region’s only four-year university.

Visit the campus website at www.pdc.csusb.edu.

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Charles Manson Marriage License to Expire Without a Wedding

By Scott Smith Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - A 26-year-old woman with the nickname Star who says she is going to marry 80-year-old mass murderer Charles Manson will have to wait a while longer.

Afton Elaine Burton and Manson got a marriage license last year to stage a wedding inside a visiting room at California State Prison, Corcoran.

However, it expires Thursday, meaning they missed their chance to tie the knot over the weekend, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokesman Jeffrey Callison said Monday.

Weddings are not held on weekdays at the prison.

If the wedding is ever going to happen, the couple must

register for a new Kings County marriage license.

Burton, who says she loves Manson, left her home In Illinois and has spent the last nine years living near the Central California prison.

Manson was convicted of killing seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, the wife of director Roman Polanski.

Burton, who maintains websites espousing Manson’s innocence, has not responded to recent requests seeking comment on the relationship.

Shortly after obtaining the license, she told The Associated Press the nuptials were imminent: “Y’all can know that it’s true,” she said in November. “It’s going to happen.”

The expiring license indicates

that Burton intends to take Manson’s last name, if they are married.

James McGrath, a New York City photo agency editor, said he maintains contact with Burton and she intends to obtain another 90-day license and go ahead with the marriage.

Manson became notorious in 1969 as the leader of a “family” of young killers.

Manson follower Susan Atkins died of cancer behind bars, but Leslie Van Houten and Patricia Krenwinkel remain imprisoned. So do Charles “Tex” Watson, Bruce Davis and Robert Beausoleil, who is expected to have a parole hearing Feb. 19.

Manson is eligible for parole next in 2027. Source KMIR

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Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Trash Ruled Incompetent Court-ordered evaluations found that Alicia Englert, 23, is mentally disabled and has an IQ too low for her to legally stand trial on a felony attempted murder charge, lawyer Josie Brumfield said. Utah law says a defendant must have an IQ of 70 to face trial.

Judge Elizabeth Hruby-Mills said Englert will enter treatment.

The judge set a new hearing date for June 8 to re-assess whether she’s become competent for trial.

Englert had a difficult childhood, Brumfield said. Her mother went to prison when she was about 18 months old, and though she was able to finish high school, a single in-depth conversation shows she didn’t function at typical adult level.

“She kind of got lost in the cracks, really didn’t get any help or treatment,” Brumfield said.

By Lindsay Whitehurst newborn baby to die in a trash An attorney for Englert’s Associated Press can near Salt Lake City is not parents called for the charge SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A mentally competent to stand trial, to be dismissed. “She doesn’t woman accused of leaving her a Utah judge ruled Monday. understand the gravity of what

took place, and the finding of incompetency confirms that,” Jessica Peterson said.

Alicia Englert has not entered a plea. She appeared in court with her parents wearing a black jacket and green blouse, and did not take questions from reporters. She remained free on bail after Monday’s hearing, and state authorities will evaluate Englert to decide what form her treatment will take, Brumfield said.

Prosecutors will take another look at the case to decide what happens next, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said. In some cases, defendants are able to face charges after treatment, but sometimes the setback for prosecutors is permanent, he said.

Court documents say Englert gave birth in a bathroom at her home in the Salt Lake City suburb of Kearns and left the baby girl without food or medical care for a day before wrapping her in a

towel and abandoning her in the trash on Aug. 26.

Prosecutors say the infant would have died if she had not been found by a neighbor who thought she heard a cat purring in the garbage. She was suffering from hypothermia, respiratory distress and a blood-borne infection when she was found.

Father Robert Englert said at the time that his daughter had a learning disability and didn’t understand the pregnancy or the implications of abandoning the baby.

The girl was flown to a hospital and placed on a ventilator, but she recovered and is being adopted.

Hruby-Mills granted a supervised 90-minute goodbye visit for Englert and her family in December, a fairly common allowance for parents whose rights are terminated after their children are taken into state custody. Source KMIR

Border Patrol Discovers Half a Ton of Marijuana along River

By Desert Star Staff CALEXICO, Calif. – Monday, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Calexico station on patrol discovered more than 1000 pounds of abandoned marijuana along the Alamo River with an estimated value of more than $628,000.

At approximately 3:45 a.m., agents discovered 84 packages of marijuana abandoned in the brush line along the river, located approximately 7 miles east of Calexico West Port of Entry.

The marijuana had a total weight of 1048 pounds with an estimated street value of more than $628,000 and were turned over to the Drug Enforcement

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Last fiscal year El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized 5,713 pounds of marijuana.

The El Centro Sector’s Community Awareness Campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness on the indicators of crime and other threats. We encourage public and private sector employees to remain vigilant and play a key role in keeping our country safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Border Community Threat Hotline at 1-800-901-2003.

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capublicnotice.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THREE BEARS PRODUCTS 9320 WARWICK DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Mailing Address POB 393 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL-HOUSTON 9320 WARWICK DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: MICHAEL-HOUSTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 09, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00363.

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). Pub February 11, 18,25.

March 4, 2015. DSW15-5033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:THE IMPROV OASIS 500 S. GRENFALL RD #11 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JONATHAN SYD GOLDMAN 500 S. GRENFALL RD. #11 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264.Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: JONATHAN SYD GOLDMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 26, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. L. MONTES File No. R-2015-00793.

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). Pub February 11, 18,25.

March 4, 2015. DSW15-5032 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OASIS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS 11777 SKYLARK ST. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240.. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARCO FRANCISCO GONZALEZ 11777 SKYLARK ST. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: MARCO GONZALEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 3, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-201500316. 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). Pub February 11, 18,25.

March 4, 2015. DSW15-5029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BANNING DRIVELINE 1550 E RAMSEY ST BANNING CA 92220. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRANDON MICAHEL HOPKINS 1341 N SAN GORGONIO AVE BANNING CA 92220. 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: BRANDON HOPKINS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 5, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed by D. SANTANAFile No. R-2015-00015 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). February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2015. DSW15-5026 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DRUSILLA ORA TIPTON CASE NO. INP 1500037 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DRUSILLA ORA TIPTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TRESA CURRIE in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: TRESA CURRIE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION REQUESTS the decedent’s will and codicil’s, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicil’s are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION REQUESTS authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: FEBRUARY 25, 2015 AT 8:45 a.m., DEPT. 1A The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 46-200 OASIS ST. INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in

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person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: THOMAS G. MARTIN, ESQ. 111 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4TH FLOOR LONG BEACH, CA 90802 562-219-3290\ Feb 4, 6, 11, 2015.

DSW15-5023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROMAN MARBLE & GRANITE 3425 N INDIAN CANYON DR SUITE 2 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ABDON RENDON FIGUEROA 2600 N SUNRISE WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262.Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: ABDON RENDON FIGUEROA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 28, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. B URIAS File No. I-2015-00251.

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). Pub February 4, 11, 18, 25,,2015. DSW15-5019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AG BEAUTY HAIR SALON 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: eLIZABETH-TOLENTINO 16040 aVEmIROLAdESERThOTsPRINGS ca 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: ELIZABETH GONZALEZ TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 22, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00205.

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). Pub January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5015 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) XPRESSION HAIR SALON 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): ELIZABETH-TOLENTINO 16040 AVE MIROLA DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. OFELIA-MERCER 13831 VERBENA AVE. #B DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240.

DIANA-CARCELENA 13718 LUIS DR #A DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. This business is conducted by: C0-PARTNERS. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 04-28-14. 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: ELIZABETH TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Larry W. Ward,

by D. PEREZ, Deputy on January 22, 2015 File No. I-201401097 January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: D’DENT MAN PAINTFREE DENT REMOVAL 575 OLEANDER ST. #26 PALM SPRINGS CA, 92264. Mailing Address 66050 CAHUILLA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FREDDY CHAVEZ ENCINO 66050 CAHUILLA AVE. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVDUAL: 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: FREDDY CHAVEZ ENCINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 14, 2015 Larry W. Ward, signed TL. QUINTERO File No. I-201500050. 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). Pub January 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/2015. DSW15-5011 T.S.# 02014218 LOAN#: GAA22•2213-F APN#: 6124600588 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED Of TRUST, DATED AS SHOWS BELOW. 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, 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 hank 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 the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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 as set forth below, The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor : JUAN ALVAREZ JR. HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS AND TRACY A. ALVAREZ Duly Appointed Trustee : GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date : OCTOBER 19, 2004 Recording Date: OCTOBER 26, 2004 instrument Number : 20040845879 Recorded in County : RIVERSIDE State of CA Dare and Time of Sale MARCH 04, 2015 at: 3:00 P. M. Place of Sale: : IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FLAGPOLES NORTHEAST CORNER OF W SIXTH ST & S BUENA VISTA AVE 849 W SIXTH ST CORONA CA Estimated Sale Amount : $211,204.72 Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any) PLEASE SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE. A PART HEREOF. AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST.

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49481 CINNABAR LANE, COACHELLA CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. If no Street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the properly 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 properly 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 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site http//salestrack.tdsf.com/ using the file number assigned to this case 02014218.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately he reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: FEBRUARY 05, 2015 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO. CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, TAC#971475 PUB: 02-11-15, 02-18-15, -2-25-15. DSW15-5031 T.S. No.: 2014-02971-CA Loan No.: 7130831048 A.P.N.:638-412-016-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사 항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2006.

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. Trustor: Mega Tiong, AND ALBERT TIONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0385097 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/11/2015 at 09:30 AM . Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $481,726.46 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as 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 More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11613 Foxdale Drive, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 A.P.N: 638-412-016-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $481,726.46. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-02971-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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 attend the scheduled. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR. Pub 2/11/2015, 2/18/2015, 2/25/2015. DSW15-5016

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TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) 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: BENNY JOSE VALENTINE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC Recorded 6/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20070423136 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 2/25/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $358,038.69 The purported property address is: 48971 PLAYA DEL AMOR COACHELLA, CA 92236 A.P.N.: 612-530-014-4 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 wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 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 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 14-0328 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 2/2/2015 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC Diane Weifenbach, Trustee Sale Officer 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: 714-5731965 Sales Website: www.priorityposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtaine P1130281 2/4, 2/11, 02/18/2015.DSW15-5025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) DATED DECEMBER 6, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 5, 2015, at 10:00 am, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded

by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on December 6, 2012, as File/Page No. 2012-0594640 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on September 11, 2013, as File/Page No. 2013-0442730 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: LOT 20 OF TRACT NO. 17413-2, IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 236, PAGES 92 THROUGH 98, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 39 Bella Donaci, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532. The record owner of which is Anahit Mesrobian, (“Owner”).

Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed descripT.S. No.: 14-0328 Loan No.: *******329 NOTICE OF tion of the above-described real property may be

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obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $8,838.55.

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 this Internet Web site www.hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-000611. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: ____________________ Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation By: ______Christina Baine DeJardin, Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.. State of California County of Riverside ) On _______before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/ her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature _______ (seal). Pub Feb 4, 2015, Feb 11, 2015, Feb 18, 2015. DSW15-5024 APN: 603-453-021-6 TS No: CA05001793-14-1 TO No: 8483109 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 6, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 2, 2015 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 22, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0939939, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAIME LOPEZ AND MARIA G LOPEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84050 MAGNOLIA STREET, COACHELLA, CA 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 made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $197,819.71 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale.

Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same

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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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05001793-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 27, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05001793-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1129301 2/4, 2/11, 02/18/2015. DSW15-5020 T.S. No.: 9550-2400 TSG Order No.: 8479152 A.P.N.: 603-454-010-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/16/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/24/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0653337, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: FILEMON B NIEVES, AND ESTHER R NIEVES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/24/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:

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84085 MAGNOLIA STREET, COACHELLA, CA 92236-3265 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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: $311,683.34 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9550-2400.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Hector Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal

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liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.NPP0241513 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/04/2015, 02/11/2015, 02/18/2015.

DSW15-5022 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004864950 Title Order No.: 730-1405134-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0484427008952/255 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/25/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0560954 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROY A. SMITH AND GLORIA B. SMITH, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/24/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9660 WARWICK DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 661113-005-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $279,556.99. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004864950.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/27/2015 NPP0241399 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/04/2015, 02/11/2015, 02/18/2015. DSW15-5017 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004727490 Title Order No.: 730-1404944-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0157972401 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/01/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0153408 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: VICTOR J LOBUE JR AND REBECCA M LOBUE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/18/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 45607 CLUB DR, INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92210 APN#: 633-260-033-0 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,

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or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $832,624.44. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004727490. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/19/2015 NPP0240904 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/28/2015, 02/04/2015, 02/11/2015. DSW15-5013

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By Angela Monroe BERMUDA DUNES -We’re learning more about the fatal shooting of an intruder at a Bermuda Dunes home over the weekend.

The coroner’s office says 32-year-old Cesar Garcia of Indio died after the home’s owner shot him inside his home.

We spent the day out in that Bermuda Dunes neighborhood, and spoke with the homeowner.

The homeowner is clearly emotional after what happened.

He didn’t want to go on

camera, but he did speak with us about the terrifying night.

He says he shot the man inside his home trying to protect his 9-year-old daughter and wife.

He says was on the sleeping on the couch, as they were getting ready for a garage sale at 5am.

He heard someone trying to break in through his front door, and then the suspect must have jumped a wall, and broke through his sliding glass door getting into his home.

The homeowner says police

told him right before that the suspect also tried to break into a 70-year-old woman’s home less than a block away.

We knocked on many doors, and spoke with many neighbors Monday.

Nobody was willing to go on camera, but several did tell me they would have done exactly what their neighbor did.

It was 3:30 am on Saturday when deputies received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a prowler in the area of Maroon Town Drive.

As officers were on the way,

they received another call from a woman about a block away reporting that her husband had just shot an intruder inside their home on Adams Street.

Deputies say they moved the distraught family to safety, and found the Cesar Garcia still inside the home with two gunshot wounds.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died several hours later.

As we mentioned, the homeowner was clearly traumatized by the shooting.

He told us he’s run the scenario through his head many times, and he was just trying to protect his family.

Meantime, the sheriff’s department says the homeowner and his family is cooperating fully, and nobody has been arrested.

When it comes to selfdefense, California has it’s own type of “Castle Doctrine,” as in your home is your castle.

The state’s penal code 198.5 says you can use deadly force to stop an intruder when you are in fear of your own life, or that of a member of your family. Source KMIR

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The crash happened around 2:20am on Hovley Lane East and Corporate Way. The bicyclist died at the scene.

Officers say the driver of a 2002 Porsche 60-year-old Thomas Doczi of Rancho Mirage struck the bicyclist.

Police also say alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

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S P O RT S Blackhawks, Aztecs Tied For First With Two to Play

BY DANIEL MARINELLI

LA QUINTA – If both teams take care of business in their next games, the La Quinta Blackhawks and Palm Desert Aztecs will face-off this Friday, the final night of the regular season, to decide the Desert Valley League championship.

With a senior-heavy team, the Blackhawks (8-2 in DVL, 15-7 Overall) are having its best season since head coach Jeff Hepner took over years ago. If not for an exciting double-overtime defeat of the game-back Palm Springs Indians last week, La Quinta would be on the outside looking up. The Indians do have a minute chance of winning the league title but require upset losses from both top teams – highly unlikely.

Back in January, the Aztecs (8-2 in DVL, 14-10 Overall) bested the Blackhawks by three points, giving Palm Desert the critical tiebreaker. The Aztecs traveled to Xavier Prep High School on Tuesday*, a game Palm Desert will likely win.

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welcome the sporadic, nothingto-lose Cathedral City Lions to their nest today. Head coach Jeff Hepner’s Blackhawks team is bigger, more cohesive and has the confidence knowing senior big men Kameron Dashner and Jared Broadhead took it to the Lions by ten points in Cathedral City earlier in the season.

If Lions backcourt Orlando Wallace and Darrien Broom get hot beyond the three-point line, it could be a long night for the Blackhawks. A loss would be costly, and assuming the Aztecs beat the Saints, La Quinta would be a game back and could atbest get a co-championship with the defending DVL champions from Palm Desert.

By owning the tiebreaker, the Aztecs are in the driver’s seat once again. Don Brady is no longer the coach but the program he left is succeeding under new head coach James Serven. Usually, teams need a year or two to adapt to a new coach’s system but in the Aztecs’ case, they are already competing for league titles.

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Who: La Quinta Blackhawks vs. Palm Desert Aztecs What: Desert Valley League championship Where: Palm Desert High School When: Friday, 6:30 pm Blackhawks To Watch: Kameron Dashner (#23), Jared Broadhead (#24), Marcelo Zepeda (#25) Aztecs To Watch: Aaron Cordero (#3), Anthony Murdica (#23) For more on sports in the Coachella Valley, follow Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7. * Score unavailable at time of press deadline.

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