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Star for Rabbi Sally Olins Rabbi Sally Olins and Palm Springs Mayor, Robert Moon. Photo by Lani Garfield.

By Pamela Price The Palm Springs Walk of Stars honored Rabbi Sally Olins, Coachella Valley resident, civic leader and pioneer with their 417th Star on June 4th.

The Dedication Ceremony was attended by nearly 100 guests,

braving the 100 degree plus heat, seated under white tents in front of Wil Stiles located at 875 North Palm Canyon Drive. Rabbi Sally’s friends and family spoke of her remarkable multi-faceted rabbinical career that has touched the lives

By Desert Star Staff North Korea has released a US college student who was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor after attempting to steal a propaganda poster from his Pyongyang hotel last year, US Secretary of State Tillerson confirmed. Warmbier is in a coma, his parents say.

“At the direction of the President, the Department of State has secured the release of Otto Warmbier from North Korea. Mr. Warmbier is en route to the United States, where he will be reunited with his family,” US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in a statement.

Warmbier is due to arrive home in Cincinnati on Tuesday evening, after being evacuated through a US military base in

Sapporo, Japan, according to The Washington Post.The deputy assistant secretary of state, Joseph Yun, traveled to Pyongyang with doctors on a military medical plane last Thursday. They landed in Sapporo with Warmbier on Tuesday night local time, before continuing on to Cincinnati, the newspaper reported.

Warmbier’s parents have confirmed to AP that their son is in a coma.

“We want the world to know how we and our son have been brutalized and terrorized by the pariah regime” in North Korea, Fred and Cindy Warmbier told the news agency.

They said they are

of so many. A Conservative Rabbi, she arrived in Palm Springs as the spiritual leader of Temple Isaiah in 2006. Her accomplishments are diverse from being the owner of The Firm company Dance Exercise Studio in Westwood, CA for

thirteen years to receiving the Doctor of Divinity Degree, the highest honor from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York in March of this year. In addition, she earned her Master’s Degree in Jewish Philosophy from the

University of Judaism in Bel Air, CA in March of this year.

Speaking about Rabbi Sally’s achievements was Allen Scott, Temple Isaiah’s choir director.

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N. Korea releases American student Otto Warmbier sentenced to 15yrs

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Otto Frederick Warmbier (C), a University of Virginia student who was detained in North Korea © Kyodo / Reuters

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her knowledge and religious spirituality. Rabbi Sally later remarked to me; she will resume her bi monthly Sunday sessions at the Hyatt Hotel Palm Springs known as The Coffee House Rabbi. Starting at 11 am. There are open to the public discussing a variety of contemporary topics. The Rabbi has touched the lives of many people, including Jeffrey Bernstein of Destination PSP; the definitive boutique on North Palm Canyon for Palm Springs inspired gifts and Dr. Oscar Chamudes, a retired pediatrician from Chile (via New York.) Jeff remarked that Rabbi Sally officiated at their Bar Mitzvahs and marriage ceremony that took place on the same day! Friends of Rabbi Sally continued to share stories at her reception held at EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge, a few steps from where the Star Dedication was held. Always within sight of Rabbi Sally was Barney, her stylish white Bichon Frise . Her loyal canine companion ( he is a rescue she said) enjoyed being in the spotlight. The Rabbi’s commitment to animals has led to her establishing Pets at Rest, a counseling service for those who have lost their pet companions as

Rabbi Sally Olins with her grandchildren, Rafe Pfefer and Eliza Pfefer. Photo by Lani Garfield.

Jay Olins, Rabbi Sally Olins, with Barney. Photo by Lani Garfield

well as providing pet naming ceremonies for individuals with new pet companions. Among friends and family attending the Star Dedication at were Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon, Chris Mobley, Palm

many boards of directors!”), Beverly Bell and Deborah Cerone, HK Real Estate and friends, Cyma and Leo Cohn.

Rabbi Sally continues to support the desert community with volunteer work for the

Springs Modernism Week’s Chairman, Rene Glickman, also a Palm Springs Walk of Stars recipient, Sid Craig, ( his friend Phyllis Eisenberg tells me there is always a ‘ board ‘ moment with Sid as he serves on so

Palm Springs Art Museum, LGBT organizations, the AIDS Assistance Program and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

Pam Price serves on the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission

New York holds Puerto Rico Day parade

By Desert Star Staff Around one million people flooded the streets of Manhattan for the annual Puerto Rican Day parade on the same day the Caribbean island went to polls in a nonbinding referendum to decide whether or not to join the Union as the 51st state.

Red, white, and blue filled the entire route of the procession along Fifth Avenue from 44th to 79th Streets, as New Yorkers marked the complicated history of the unincorporated territory of the United States.

While many danced the salsa and cheered the procession, a small portion of the crowd booed the appearance Oscar Lopez Rivera, a political activist, who spent 35 years in prison for his involvement with the Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN), a group that has for decades struggled for independence of the island nation.

Released last month from prison, after the remainder of his 55-year federal prison sentence was commuted by former President Barack Obama, Rivera reveled among his supporters who fought for his release.

Rivera is hailed by many as a national hero and a

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freedom fighter, with signs reading “Oscar Lopez Rivera is our Mandela” seen in the crowd. Chanting “Puerto Rico Not for Sale,” people marched in front of their idol, while others called on the US to release of the nation’s “political prisoners.”

Recalling FALN’s notorious terrorist past and more than 120 bomb attacks on US targets, a number of US groups, including the NYPD Hispanic Society and the Rafael Ramos Foundation boycotted the parade. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also skipped the event. But despite the political controversy surrounding Rivera’s appearance, the mood was festive.

The plebiscite offered three choices on the ballot: statehood, independence or remaining a selfgoverning territory in the US commonwealth.

Following the ballot, Puerto Rico’s governor announced that his nation has overwhelmingly voted ‘yes’ in the non-binding referendum to join the US as the 51st state.

The US Congress will now decide the fate of its Spanishspeaking territory that is currently in economic turmoil.

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They Aren’t Paying!

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly: Our HOA reserves are extremely low and our collections are growing worse by the day. We are a gated community, many with renters. Can we deny owners/renters access to the automatic transponder gate to delinquent owners/renters and require that they wait at the guarded gate for entrance?

Can we deny the use of pool, tennis, clubhouse, laundry room, etc.?

Our CCR’s state that we must provide unit access to owner/occupant.

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If the association has not taken these or other serious actions, could the board and the manager be sued? To date, we just lien properties that go back to the bank and we rarely get paid or go after an owner.

Thank You, J.S., Santa Ana

Dear J.S.: The association cannot bar owners from their property, not even if they are delinquent in their obligations to the community.

Civil Code 4510 does not allow associations to keep owners from their property, either directly or through banning access to common area. However, there are other measures which can be taken. The board could, after a hearing, suspend the member’s rights to common area amenities and voting rights. Disabling

and then begin foreclosure (by non-judicial or judicial method) as soon as the law allows (one year or $1,800, the transponder so that the whichever occurs first). delinquent owner must use Judicial foreclosure the visitor entrance is also an (a lawsuit by the HOA) option, as it is not barring the provides the association owner from their property, but the choice of taking the rather disabling a convenience property or obtaining a money amenity – the remote control judgment. The availability of the association gates. of a money judgment is important when the property Posting a list of delinquent has little net value, but owners to embarrass them does require involving the is sometimes mentioned, but is a very bad idea. association’s attorney.

One of the most important Best, Kelly responsibilities of HOA boards and managers is to ensure all Hi Mr. Richardson, members pay their obligations What happens to the liens under the association’s if the owner of the property budget. Sometimes is attempting to do a short boards are tempted to not sale? Are holders of liens pursue arrearages, out of included in the short sale compassion for the struggling negotiations or do these owner, but this ignores the also get extinguished? rights of all the other owners Thanks, R.G., Anaheim who pay their share.

By far, the most effective Dear R.G.: technique is to promptly A “short sale” is one in pursue delinquencies before which the lienholders all agree they become too large. It is to accept a lower amount critical to promptly record liens (hopefully pro rata) than the

full amount of the liens, in order to allow the property to be sold. The association assessment lien is normally much smaller than the bank mortgage. Consequently, banks often will hold the threat of foreclosure over the HOA, since a foreclosure normally will wipe out the HOA’s lien. If the bank conducts a short sale without the HOA’s consent, the property still is subject to the lien. This means that it is usually in the best interests of both bank and HOA to cooperate, and each take an equal discount.

Thanks for your question, Kelly

income. This income floor, once established, can really take away the stress. For this portion of the portfolio, income and expenses must be equal. Using an annuity, which is “Risk Free”, can work the best for this goal.

To satisfy the need for greater income and growth potential, it is important to understand potential of the current market and coordinate with products that will offer stability and growth.

Vehicles offering an equity component tied to stock market performance (Indexed annuities) may prove more appealing for those which are risk- averse. Risk-averse investors wishing to protect their nest eggs against market fluctuations can also add a guaranteed living benefit (GLB), including income, withdrawal, accumulation and death benefits, to the product chassis via an optional rider. Variable Annuities (VAs), which offer mutual fund sub accounts, also offer GLB riders, may work for those who have more risk tolerance, however value of the account and income can vary. Justified or not, the perception that Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs)

think of life insurance for the death benefit, but most people don’t know about the powerful lifetime retirement and tax benefits,” observes Slot. “Funds in a permanent life insurance policy can double as a retirement savings account, but without the worry about what future tax rates will be”.

Why do this? Because unlike an IRA, funds in a cash value life policy can be accessed free of income tax (up to costbasis through withdrawals; and thereafter as policy loans).

By incorporating these best practices into your strategies, you can address the two biggest concerns: having to make serious cutbacks in the quality of life, and possibly running out of money completely. This simple shift in thinking can make a big difference in your plan and greater satisfaction overall.

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

Retirement Planning Requires covering Income Needs First

By Janice Gough Eighty Five percent of preretirees are extremely or very concerned about guaranteeing sufficient income for retirement. It is no longer about buying the second house or traveling the world, … it’s now about having a comfortable retirement.

When it comes to retirement income, what is your greatest fear? Chances are, it’s running out of money. Or, more realistically, not having enough income to stay in your home, cover the monthly bills and pay for health care costs.

By diving your nest egg into Needs vs. Wants is a logical way to decide on the type of investments which best suit each bucket of money.

That’s why it makes sense to separate your wants from your needs and solve for them separately. Why? There are two reasons: • To invest for greater confidence for the needs.

• To invest for greater income and growth potential for the wants.

The first goal is to solve for an essential level of income for the needs, consisting of the basics - food, housing, insurance and medicine.

Covering these expenses requires a high level of confidence in the chosen investment. There must be enough income to meet expenses. This portion of your portfolio cannot tolerate much downward fluctuation in its income stream. In solving the need, one must use an investment that provides highly dependable, steady income to form a “floor” of guaranteed

offer a better balance than VAs in respect to cost, investment yields and protection against market gyrations, has gained wide acceptance.

Ed Slott, a CPA, author and expert on individual retirement accounts, advocates that individuals move assets held in an IRA to a permanent, paid-up life insurance policy. One vehicle well suited to achieving these goals is cash value life insurance. The sweet spot is after 59 ½, when IRS tax penalties on IRA withdrawals no longer apply.

The tax favored treatment also lets policyholders avoid “stealth taxes” that kick in because of increase in taxable income. For example, an IRA distribution could boost tax on Social Security benefits or trigger a 3.8 surtax on net investment income from capital gains, investment income or dividends. Cash value life insurance is also exempt from required minimum distribution (RMD) rules governing IRAs. Seniors can thus let their policy’s cash value grow beyond age 70 ½ (the age at which IRA holders must begin taking income) on a tax-deferred basis. “People

Janice Gough is a Safe Money Financial Adviser in Palm Springs. She can be reached by calling (760) 251-7724 or (650) 2008291 or via email: Janice@ goughfinancialsvcs.com. We offer a Free consultation.

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Red Cross Expands Support Services for Nation’s Military

By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, -- Through its nationally-available Hero Care Network, the American Red Cross has now expanded its services to support military service members and veterans by adding the Military Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) to the platform.

Every day in the United States, there are an estimated 5.5 million people who are providing crucial support to wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans.

Helping these caregivers access the highest quality peer support programs and services – online and in their communities – is critical, as caregivers often experience many challenges without access to adequate support.

Consequences to this lack of support often include declining personal health, a greater strain on family relationships or employment issues.

“Being a caregiver is so often a daunting job,” said Melissa Comeau, Director of the Military Veteran Caregiver Network. “Many times caregivers find themselves alone – in need of guidance and advice or wanting to engage with someone who has shared similar experiences

– that’s where the MVCN comes in. I’ve lived through the isolation and the challenges of being a caregiver, and I am so pleased that the Red Cross has devised a way to provide such critical support to so many who need it.”

According to a 2014 Rand report titled Hidden Heroes: America’s Military Caregivers, commissioned by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, there are 5.5 million caregivers - family and friends - who care for those who are wounded, ill or injured as a result of their service to our country.

“The American Red Cross has a long and rich history of serving our armed forces and their families”, said Senator Elizabeth Dole, founder and president of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. “The Red Cross is a critical partner of our Hidden Heroes Campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of the enormous contributions and challenges of our nation’s military and veteran caregivers and to increase support for them. Today’s announcement is a major step forward in bringing together two valuable Foundation partners vital to the support of military caregivers long term.”

The MVCN mission is to

provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers with peer support to reduce their isolation and increase their sense of connectedness, engagement, hopefulness and wellness, as well as their knowledge and skills. This network helps caregivers of all ages, at all stages of caregiving, by providing access to an online peer support community, a peer mentor program, and a peer support group that can be accessed both online and in their community.

Along with the peer support programs, MVCN makes available a resource library,

a caregiver master calendar and an online magazine WeCare, for partners, supporters and caregivers.

“The MVCN was modeled after the nationally recognized peer-based emotional support programs of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), which provides compassionate care and peer-based programs for all those who are grieving a military loved one,” said Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President of TAPS. “TAPS and the Red Cross have collaborated to support the warfighters and their families and survivors for over two decades. The

caregiver mission of the MVCN is a perfect complement to the work already being done by the Red Cross. The MVCN is an extraordinary network, an exceptional resource, and the answer to many prayers.”

Caregivers wishing to access vital peer-based support or learn more can go online to www.

MilVetCaregiverNetwork. org or contact their local Red Cross office. Assistance is also available through a referral from partner agencies such as Blue Star Families or the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.

By Desert Star Staff BRONX, N.Y.,-- The National Institutes of Health has awarded researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Rockefeller University, The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY), a $7.5 million grant for the Center for AIDS Research focused on preventing HIV transmission and ending the AIDS epidemic.

Directed by Harris Goldstein, M.D., professor of pediatrics and of microbiology & immunology at Einstein, the Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY Center for AIDS Research (ERC-CFAR) brings together a powerful team of more than 150 investigators from the three institutions.

“The new CFAR builds on Einstein and Montefiore’s longstanding achievements in HIV and AIDS research and our shared commitment to social justice,” says Dr. Allen M. Spiegel, the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Einstein and executive vice president and chief academic officer at Montefiore Medicine. “Expanding our work to include peer institutions that span the city and research spectrum will aid our efforts to translate findings into better prevention, therapies, beneficial population health outcomes

and, hopefully, a cure.”

“We are committed to focusing research efforts on the goal of stopping the AIDS epidemic—particularly in the economically and socially challenged populations at the highest risk for infection—by preventing new infections, advancing treatment, and developing a scalable cure,” says Dr. Goldstein, who also holds the Charles Michael Chair in Autoimmune Diseases at Einstein and is principal investigator of the grant. “Our partnership enables us to combine and synergize the ample basic science, clinical research, and population health expertise within our three institutions, along with our extensive access to patients and strong public health experience to achieve this goal.”

Comprehensive Research Agenda The Einstein-RockefellerCUNY Center for AIDS Research, he adds, is driving a “bench-to-bedside-tocommunity and back-to-thebench” research agenda, with resources devoted to behavioral science, clinical translation of research findings into novel treatments, the discovery of biomarkers, applying advanced technologies for improving clinical outcomes and developing an HIV vaccine.

Experts in implementation

science will determine and apply the most effective ways to provide patient care, therapies, testing, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications to prevent HIV acquisition.

“This is a wonderful opportunity that is bringing key groups together to innovate new approaches to treat and control HIV spread in our community,” says Charles Rice, Ph.D., an ERC-CFAR associate director and the Maurice R. and Corinne P. Greenberg Professor in Virology and head of Rockefeller’s Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease.

The new center is one of 19 CFARs nationwide that are funded as part of an NIH-coordinated initiative to support multidisciplinary research aimed at reducing the burden of HIV in the United States and abroad.

A major focus of the ERC-CFAR’s mission is to translate research into sustainable implementation of population level interventions and strategies that have the potential to improve HIV-related outcomes and reduce health disparities on a large scale.

“We have made tremendous progress in mitigating the impact of HIV, and we are taking active

steps towards ending the HIV epidemic in New York,” says Denis Nash, Ph.D., M.P.H., the Executive Director of CUNY’s Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, and an associate director of the ERCCFAR. “However, in New York and around the country, major socioeconomic and racial/ ethnic disparities exist in HIV incidence and death. Many of the solutions to ending the HIV epidemic and the inequities that come with it lie in the design of strategies used to package, routinely deliver, and scale evidencebased interventions within systems,” continues Dr. Nash.

“This is why the ERC-CFAR emphasizes and supports the use of implementation science approaches to advance our research agenda and achieve better population health outcomes.”

The leadership team of the center includes two additional associate directors: Sarah Schlesinger, M.D., of Rockefeller, who is an expert on designing and implementing immune-based clinical trials to prevent HIV-1 infection and Betsy Herold, M.D., of Einstein, who is a leader in developing safe and effective topical microbicides for preventing HIV, genital herpes and other sexually transmitted infections.

HIV in NYC New York City is considered “an HIV epicenter,” says Dr. Goldstein. More than 114,000 New Yorkers are living with HIV/AIDS and HIV is the third leading cause of death for NYC residents ages 35 to 54. In 2015, there were 2,493 new HIV diagnoses and 1,307 new AIDS diagnoses in New York City, according to the annual 2015 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

“The NYC location of our center serves both as a stimulant to reduce the anguish of HIV/AIDS in our hometown, and as a strategic research site for our collaborative mission to develop new advances in HIV treatment, prevention and cures,” adds Dr. Goldstein.

On June 19, the new center will host an inaugural symposium at Einstein featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Dr. Michel Nussenzweig, professor and head of the Laboratory of Molecular Immunology at The Rockefeller University.

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Microsoft premieres Xbox One X console

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, -- Sunday marked a milestone Xbox E3 Briefing as Microsoft Corp. unveiled the world’s most powerful console, Xbox One X (formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”) and its largest and most diverse games lineup in E3 history. Broadcast for the first time in 4K UHD on Mixer, Xbox showcased a record 42 games in its briefing including 22 with console exclusivity from creators large and small. Coming to all Xbox One markets starting Nov. 7, Xbox One X will retail for $499, 449 pounds, 499 euros, CA$599 and AU$649.1 Xbox One X was designed to be the best console to create and play games on, putting the greatest graphic fidelity in the hands of the world’s best game creators to create true 4K games.

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer underscored that every game will play great across the Xbox One family, and Xbox One X also makes your existing library even better, with better textures, smoother frame rates and faster load times.

“Xbox empowers game developers large and small to create different types of games for every type of player,” Spencer said. “Not only do we

have the biggest cross-platform blockbusters on our platform, we’ve also scoured the world to bring our fans unique content from creative artists that capture the imagination.”

Xbox One is the only console system designed to play the best games of the past, present and future.

The Xbox One games and accessories you already own are compatible with Xbox One X, so if you’re an Xbox gamer, chances are you already have a library of games that will look and play better on Xbox One X. Spencer announced that Xbox will expand the Xbox One backward-compatibility library of nearly 400 popular Xbox 360 games to include original Xbox classics, starting with fan favorite “Crimson Skies.” Xbox also revealed that “Gears of War 4,” “Forza Horizon 3,” “Minecraft,” “Resident Evil 7,” “Final Fantasy 15,” “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands,” “Rocket League” and dozens of other popular Xbox One games will receive free updates to take full advantage of the power of Xbox One X. A host of these titles will be enhanced to run in true 4K, and many will be available at Xbox One X launch.

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, discusses the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, at the Xbox E3 2017 Briefing on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Casey Rodgers/Invision for Xbox/AP Images) Introducing Xbox One X Xbox One X was created to deliver uncompromised power, ultimate compatibility and design excellence. It’s both the most powerful and smallest console Xbox has ever built.

Xbox One X. Games play better on Xbox One X. The world’s most powerful console begins rolling out to all Xbox One markets starting on Nov. 7. With 40 percent, more power than any other console, experience immersive true 4K gaming when paired

with a 4K display, such as Samsung’s flagship QLED TV. Xbox One X makes your existing library even better, with better textures, smoother frame rates and faster load times, even on a 1080p TV. Xbox One X also offers the ultimate 4K entertainment package with 4K Ultra HD for Blu-ray X and streamed content, HDR support for gaming and video, and Dolby Atmos support. Xbox One X will join the Xbox One family of devices and coexist alongside

Xbox One and Xbox One S, and all Xbox One games and accessories are compatible.

For additional news, highlights, exclusive reveals and a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite games throughout the week of E3, check out news.xbox.com and tune in to Xbox Daily: Live @ E3 on mixer.com/xbox starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Monday, June 12; 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT Tuesday through Wednesday, June 13–14; and 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Thursday, June 15.

3 Ways Seniors Can Get More from their Smartphones

By Desert Star Staff With the rapid pace of new developments in smartphone technology, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes, especially if you grew up in an era when phones were attached to a cord.

Phones these days aren’t what they used to be -- but that’s for the best, as smartphone technology can actually improve your life. Here are three easy ways that seniors can get more from smartphones: 1. “Read” audiobooks: Whether your hands are tied up gardening or cooking, or you simply want to give your eyes a rest, consider listening to books on your

smartphone. You can purchase audiobooks a la carte or opt for a subscription plan, which offers deals, such as unlimited selections for a flat monthly fee.

Features like bookmarks and back buttons make it easy to “flip through” a digital audiobook.

2. Use health apps to manage conditions: Welldesigned health apps can help patients manage their conditions. For example, ArthritisPower, a free app for patients with arthritis, allows users to track symptoms and treatment outcomes, and share the information with their doctors.

Created by CreakyJoints, a go-to resource for arthritis

patients and their families, in collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the app is also a data-gathering tool for researchers. Via informed consent, user data is helping researchers better understand how different treatments work for different people.

“One out of every five U.S. adults of all ages lives with doctor-diagnosed arthritis and it’s important that patients actively engage in managing their own treatment plan,” says Seth Ginsberg, President and Co-Founder of CreakyJoints and Principal Investigator of ArthritisPower.

To download the free app or learn more, visit

arthritispower.org.

3. Video chat with loved ones: Talk and see grandkids and other far-flung friends and loved ones between visits with video chatting. It’s the perfect way to ensure you don’t miss important milestones.

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5 Root Causes for U.S.’s Depressed Homeownership Rate

By Desert Star Staff BERKELEY, Calif., -Despite steadily improving local job markets and historically low mortgage rates, the U.S. homeownership rate is stuck near a 50-year low because of a perverse mix of affordability challenges, student loan debt, tight credit conditions and housing supply shortages.

That’s according to findings of a new white paper titled, “Hurdles to Homeownership: Understanding the Barriers” released today in recognition

of National Homeownership Month at the National Association of Realtors® Sustainable Homeownership Conference at University of California, Berkeley.

Led by a group of prominent experts, including NAR 2017 President William E. Brown, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Berkeley Hass Real Estate Group Chair Ken Rosen, today’s conference addresses the dip and idleness in the homeownership rate, its drag on the economy and what

can be done to ensure more creditworthy households have the opportunity to buy a home.

“The decline and stagnation in the homeownership rate is a trend that’s pointing in the wrong direction, and must be reversed given the many benefits of homeownership to individuals, communities and the nation’s economy,” said Brown, a Realtor® from Alamo, California. “Those who are financially capable and willing to assume the responsibilities of owning a home should have the opportunity to pursue that dream.” One of Brown’s main objectives as president of NAR is identifying ways to boost the homeownership rate in a safe and responsible way.

The research, which was commissioned by NAR, prepared by Rosen Consulting Group, or RCG, and jointly released by the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business, identifies five main barriers that have prevented a significant number of households from purchasing a home. They are: Post-foreclosure stress disorder: There are longlasting psychological changes in financial decision-making, including housing tenure choice, for the 9 million homeowners who experienced foreclosure, the 8.7 million people who lost their jobs, and some young adults who witnessed the hardships of their family and friends. While most Americans still have positive feelings about homeownership, targeted programs and workshops about financial literacy and mortgage debt could help return-buyers and those who may have negative biases about owning.

Mortgage availability: Credit standards have not normalized following the Great Recession. Borrowers with good-to-excellent credit scores are not getting approved at the rate they were in 2003, prior to the period of excessively lax lending standards. Safely restoring lending requirements to accessible standards is key to helping creditworthy households purchase homes.

The growing burden of student loan debt: Young households are repaying an increasing level of student loan debt that makes it extremely difficult to save for a down payment, qualify for a mortgage and afford a mortgage payment, especially in areas with high rents and home prices. As NAR found in a survey released last year, student loan debt is delaying purchases from millennials and over half expect to be delayed by at least five years.

Policy changes need to be enacted that address soaring tuition costs and make repayment less burdensome.

Single-family housing affordability: Lack of inventory, higher rents and home prices, difficulty saving for a down payment and investors weighing on supply levels by scooping up single-family homes have all lead to many markets experiencing decaying affordability conditions. Unless these challenges subside, RCG forecasts that affordability will fall by an average of nearly 9 percentage points across all 75 major markets between 2016 and 2019, with approximately 5 million fewer households able to afford the local median-priced home by 2019. Declining affordability needs to be addressed with policies enacted that ensure creditworthy young households

and minority groups have the opportunity to own a home.

Single-family housing supply shortages: “Single-family home construction plummeted after the recession and is still failing to keep up with demand as cities see increased migration and population as the result of faster job growth,” said Rosen. “The insufficient level of homebuilding has created a cumulative deficit of nearly 3.7 million new homes over the last eight years.”

Fewer property lots at higher prices, difficulty finding skilled labor and higher construction costs are among the reasons cited by RCG for why housing starts are not ramping up to meet the growing demand for new supply. A concentrated effort to combat these obstacles is needed to increase building, alleviate supply shortages and preserve affordability for prospective buyers.

“Low mortgage rates and a healthy job market for college-educated adults should have translated to more home sales and upward movement in the homeownership rate in recent years,” said Yun. “Sadly, this has not been the case. Obtaining a mortgage has been tough for those with good credit, savings for a down payment are instead going towards steeper rents and student loans, and firsttime buyers are finding that listings in their price range are severely inadequate.”

Added Rosen, “A healthy housing market is critical to the overall success of the U.S. economy. Too many would-be buyers have been locked out of the market by the factors found in this study, and it’s also one of the biggest reasons why economic growth has been subpar in the current recovery.”

Israel approves largest West Bank settlement construction in 25 years

By Desert Star Staff Israel has greenlighted plans for over 8,000 new homes in the West Bank, with over a third for “immediate” construction, the defense minister revealed on Sunday, making it the largest expansion of Jewish settlements in the area in 25 years.

According to Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, 3,651 settlements were approved last week, Haaretz reports. The minister noted that “What we’ve approved on June 6 and 7 is the maximum that can be approved.”

Plans for 8,345 new housing units have been approved by the Israeli authorities so far this year, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency writes, citing Liebermann.

Out of these, 3,066 have been given final approval

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and will soon be built.

The numbers for the first half of 2017 are the highest since 1992,” Lieberman said, as cited by local media and news agencies.

The defense minister also praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for its aggressive stance on expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

“There was no better government in terms of settlement construction,” he said, according to Haaretz.

For some, however, the plans appear to fall short of expectations.

“I respect the defense minister very much but unfortunately the numbers he mentioned aren’t correct,” Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, said, according to the newspaper. According

to Dagan, most of the approved units “are counted five or six times,” essentially putting the “real number” under 2,000 housing units.

However, according to Lieberman, pushing for more would “stretch the rope beyond its limit, and thus put the entire settlement enterprise at risk.”

Nearly 400,000 Jewish settlers are estimated to be June 14, 2017

living in the West Bank along with 2.8 million Palestinians.

Another 200,000 Israelis live in East Jerusalem, an area claimed by Palestinians.

The construction of settlements in the region is considered illegal under international law. The international community has long voiced concerns over the controversial

constructions while condemning the deteriorating security situation between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Safe Summer Driving Tips for Teens and Young Adults

By Desert Star Staff Warm weather means more young drivers on the road as they head to summer jobs, parties and embark on road trips. Often, young drivers feel invincible, but they shouldn’t take their safety for granted.

Many experts say driver safety begins with tires, as they are the only thing connecting a car to the road. To help teens and young adults stay safe on the roads this summer and all year long, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) offer these tire safety tips.

• Check tire condition.

Damaged tires can shorten

tire life and even cause tire failure. Visually check tires for cuts, cracks, splits, punctures and bulges. If any of these conditions are spotted, or if there are any doubts about the condition of the tires, have them professionally inspected.

• Check tire pressure.

Proper air pressure improves fuel consumption and helps prevent uneven wear of tires.

It also offers drivers better control, which is important for those with less experience behind the wheel. More than 50 percent of American vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire, according to a Rubber Manufacturers Association survey.

To test pressure, wait until tires are cool -- a minimum of three hours after driving. Then, remove the tire’s valve cap and press the top of a tire pressure gauge firmly on the valve stem.

A reading will pop up on the gauge. If the reading is lower than the recommended level, add air and check again. Once the recommended pressure is reached, replace the valve cap.

• Check tire tread. Proper tread depth helps maintain traction, improves handling of the vehicle and prevents hydroplaning. To check it, insert the edge of a penny into the most worn groove of the tire tread, with Lincoln’s head down and facing the driver.

If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered by tread, there is at least a minimum acceptable amount of tread. If the top of his head is visible at any point, it’s time to replace the tire.

• Make it a habit.

Technology can prepare young drivers for safer driving. For example, the free Tread Wisely app from Cooper Tire and NOYS, informs users how to check their tires using helpful videos and allows them to set automatic monthly reminders to perform tire checks. Other videos on the app instruct young drivers how to change a flat tire, what to do if they are in an accident, and how to handle other issues on the road. The app also includes a unique “I got there” feature, which reminds young drivers to let parents or friends know after they make it to their destination safely, using preloaded text messages.

More tire tips and information about the Tread Wisely app can be found at TreadWisely.org.

“As a parent, you can’t help but worry,” says race car driver Johnny Unser, whose teen daughter Loni uses the Tread Wisely app. “However, you can give your kids the tools and information they need to succeed out there on the road.” StatePoint

Tips for Protecting Your Family Against Bug Bites

By Desert Star Staff From hikes to picnics to relaxing in the hammock, nothing ruins summer fun quite as fast as bug bites.

Unfortunately, bug bites are more than just a nuisance. They can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and may transmit diseases like Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease.

Taking these precautions this summer can help the whole family stay bite-free.

Drain the Swamp: Standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Walk around your property after rainfall or after watering the lawn and take note of areas that are not draining properly or are catching and holding water in objects like garden buckets, lids and frisbees.

The smallest puddle of water can breed mosquitos.

Drain everything you find.

Choose the Right Bug Spray: Lyme Disease expert, Dr. Michael Jacobs, MD says “When shopping for insect repellents look for those with the active ingredients DEET or Picaridin, two of the most effective active ingredients at preventing bug bites. Stronger concentrations of the active ingredient in the formula will give you more hours of protection. For example, a 10 www.desertstarweekly.com

percent DEET or 7 percent Picaridin formula provides one to two hours of protection, while higher concentrations provide protection for eight hours and longer.”

Safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women, and a popular choice for families, Natrapel Tick & Insect Repellant uses the CDC recommended 20 percent Picaridin active ingredient and provides up to 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks. This formula is also safe on gear and comes in variety of sprays and wipes for easy application.

For outdoor enthusiasts, DEET is the best-selling active ingredient in the U.S. For a trusted choice, consider Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent, the first brand to register a 10-hour,

100 percent DEET formula with the EPA. The brand also offers an eight-hour, 30 percent DEET water-based formula that is made to evaporate slowly -- so repellent stays on longer with little absorption into the skin.

Cover Up and Be Smart: Make your skin less vulnerable to bug bites with smart fashion choices. When outdoors, particularly in wooded areas, wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants. Light colors are a good choice, as mosquitoes seem to prefer darker clothing.

Why Me?: Have you ever felt you were being eaten alive by mosquitoes, while everyone else around you remained unaffected? There are many factors that can make one person more appealing than another to mosquitoes.

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And some are beyond one’s control, such as blood type and genetics. However, mosquitoes are attracted to sweat, so don’t forget the deodorant.

They also seem to prefer beer drinkers, according to a study

by Japanese researchers.

Vacation or Staycation: Get savvy when traveling.

Research your destination so you know what types of insects you can expect to encounter. Staying nearby?

Remember, most species of mosquitoes in the U.S. are busiest at dusk. During those hours, take extra precautions to avoid becoming their meal.

This summer, stay safe and comfortable by thinking about these strategies. By doing so, you will keep the bugs at bay so you can play. StatePoint

PALM SPRINGS Kal David Unplugged on

Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For information, 760-322-4422 Palm Springs Villagefest Street Festival every Thursday The Congo Room presents “Wet Wednesday” 10pm2am P: 760-322-7353 PS disco Heat II, Disco Caliente at The Reef Bar at the Caliente Tropics Hotel August 18 August Splash House Pool Party in Palm Springs August 11 The MLS Madness™ Palm Springs July 27 @ 9:00 AM 12:00 PM In The Heights Presented at the Palm Canyon Theatre July 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Food, Fun & Fireworks ~ A Meals on Wheels Fundraiser at The Mizell Senior Center in Palm Springs July4 @ 7:30 PM 9:30 PM IndepenDANCE Day Party! Benefitting AAP – Food Samaritans July 4 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Leslie Jordon Performs at The Copa Nightclub in Palm Springs July 1 @ 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 2017 Palm Springs International ShortFest June 20 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Stillness of Motion / Erik Asla at Janssen Artspace in Palm Springs June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

PALM DESERT The Choreography

Festival at The McCallum Theatre November 11 Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott Perform at The McCallum Theatre November 9 @ 8:00 PM Dia De Los Muertos Live at The McCallum Theatre October 28 @ 8:00 PM 6th Annual Family Fun Day at The McCallum Theatre October 22 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends on Stage at the McCallum October 7 @ 8:00 PM American Cancer Society Relay For Life Civic Center Park October 7 @ 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert Presents Pat Lash Retrospective August 30 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2nd Annual Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Awards June 15 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4th Annual Three Pianos-Six Hands, at The McCallum Theatre November 14, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - January 16, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Continued on page 18

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

You are known for individuality and freedom of expression.

Only Aquarius rivals you in this.

In times to come, the urge for individual creativity and freedom becomes extreme.

Because you must initiate changes in the present culture, the planet Uranus will radicalize and revolutionize you. Expect unexpected changes - part of the Divine Plan to “make all things new,” for which you’re partially responsible.

TAURUS You need to be out and about most of the time because you feel often a certain claustrophobia. Sometimes you find you must be and work alone so your intuitive and investigative gifts can be fully accessed. As usual you avoid anything that feels like an opposition, attempting instead to flow with the accepted reality. Something or someone shatters this calmness. It is not comfortable, yet it’s needed. Keep going.

GEMINI Everything you say has importance. All that you do has importance. Your hopes, dreams, wishes, friends, groups and associates are important. Your life goals and ambitions, always changing, unplanned, unpredictable are important. Your mind, even unsettled, is important. As your

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life twists and turns, and as you search for the Soul of yourself, you becoming liberated and forward thinking. You thought that could never happen.

CANCER Flashes of intuition and insight occur. It’s good to create a new Insight Journal. So many Journals for an esoteric student. Retrograde Journal, New & Full Moon Journal. Now an Insight Journal. Insights help us to see behind fogs, miasmas, glamours and illusions. People will see that you have changed. Begin to explain your thoughts and actions to others so they can understand step by step the source of your knowledge.

You will teach them.

LEO In the coming weeks and months, notice a new and different philosophy of life emerging. You may consider a utopian view of how to live your life, perhaps in community with others. Living with like-minded people, realizing ideas from the past need updating in order to build the new culture and civilization. To be successful in the future one must know and live the new Aquarian Laws & Principles. Unanimity, Goodwill, Right Human Relations are a few of them.

finances, banking, insurance and investments. Make sure they are safe and secure.

The economy may behave erratically, with sudden ups and downs in the future. Attempt to stabilize all resources. Consider investing in gold and silver even when the market shifts and changes. Maintain the precious metals in safekeeping (special safes). You are intuitive enough to understand these things.

LIBRA Careful with relationships, marriage, partnerships, close intimate connections. They may either be disrupted by sudden change or they may feel wounded. The outcomes can last far into the future.

Develop more stability through truthful and caring listening, asking questions, communicating more. These will absorb unexpected upsets when everything turns upside down. Health wise, careful with the liver and pancreas. Eat accordingly.

SCORPIO

It’s important to review money,

Nothing routine will occur in your daily life, concerning work or health or communication.

The disruptions will prove to be creative for you, helping to develop new abilities that express new and original ideas.

Instead focus your energy into inventing things. As you upset the apple carts wherever you are, you become the change maker - greatly needed

both, you’ve likely received those pesky robocalls -- phone calls that use a

computerized auto-dialer to deliver a pre-recorded message. As a consumer, here is what to know about this common annoyance to your home or personal line.

• Robocalls are often illegal. However, keep in mind that some robocalls are permitted, such as companies you have done business with under certain circumstances, medical appointment confirmations and school closing calls. Political and charitable calls are among others that also may be allowed, along with banks and telephone companies, provided those companies make the calls themselves.

Remember, many robocalls illegally disguise, or “spoof,” their Caller ID information or violate other rules.

• Advocates are working to mitigate the problem. For example, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and its members of more than 800 independent, communitybased telecommunications companies are working to provide information to the Federal Communications

VIRGO

everywhere. Tend to your health with the utmost care.

the ways you speak. You consider striking out in different directions, going here and SAGITTARIUS there. A rebelliousness erupts, an aspect of advanced and Within your great level of new thinking. You become creativity you find the need for interested in sources of light. more self-control, which would And will begin to think more also provide you with more self- and more about community. knowledge. This is interesting.

It’s where you belong.

Through discipline you come PISCES to know yourself more, your needs and then a new level of creativity arises. Speculation Often you experience daily is costly. Instead focus on life as not steady and stable. independent thinking and how It’s simply a Gemini fact. to break with all that is old.

During Earth lives, vicissitudes You are crying for liberation. continually occur. We must hold ourselves with poise no matter CAPRICORN what occurs. Material things come and go, unforeseen As you attempt each day of events upset plans. This is your life to bring constancy and not due to anything you have calmness to your home, know created. All conditions in our that sudden upsets may occur world are changing. The new there. Moments of unexpected world is being created. It’s not freedom occur too. And a quite here yet. It’s built through sense of life for you as a state our creative visualizations. of constant transformation.

For now, remain near a pine You assess present needs with tree and rest a while. past needs and see how much has changed. As life proceeds into states of breakdown, Risa D’Angeles is the founder new opportunities arise. Look and director of the Esoteric & for these changes, write and Astrological Studies Research communicate about them. You Institute: Risa’s Esoteric will be creating a new tradition. Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS

Be aware that your thinking, communicating, processing information and interacting with others is significant and that it changes people. Careful, therefore in the thoughts you think, which become

What to Do to Stop Unwanted Phone Calls

By Desert Star Staff Whether you use a landline, mobile phone or

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Commission (FCC) Robocall Strike Force to further develop and implement solutions to detect, assess and stop unwanted calls from reaching customers.

• Never respond to a robocall. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that if you receive a robocall, simply hang up. They also warn consumers not to press any number to speak to a live operator or to unsubscribe from the list, as this will tell the robocaller that it’s reached a live number.

• Don’t give out personal information: If you receive an unsolicited call from any company, including one you do business with, tell them that you will not give them information until you verify the call is legitimate. Then, call the phone number you know or that you get from the company’s website to confirm.

• Ask your phone company to block the number. Your carrier may be able to block certain numbers, although robocallers frequently change and

disguise their numbers.

• You can use technology to block calls.

Various companies offer products or services that help you control what calls ring on your phones. They range from mobile apps for wireless phones to devices you can plug into your home phone jacks in order to block robocalls to your wireless phone.

The FTC encourages consumers to report unwanted calls to www. donotcall.gov or 1-888382-1222. Complaints may also be filed with the FCC online or 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322).

More information can be found at ntca.org/ robocalls and fcc.gov/ consumers/guides.

As a consumer, you have more power than you may realize to control who calls you and when. Thanks to new resources, you can take concrete steps to help put a stop to robocalls. StatePoint

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Captain Jack Sparrow Is Back in ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’

may unite, at least in their search for Poseidon’s Trident.

They first meet in a hospital setting. After Henry is rescued following a deadly sea battle with Salazar’s ghost ship. All on board, the British navy vessels were killed, except for Henry, who was spared by Salazar. In return for his life, the young sailor must locate Jack Sparrow so that Salazar can take away his navigational Jack Sparrow made out of legos. Photo by Richard Reichman compass which the undead leader needs in order to locate astronomer Carina Smyth With the warm winds of the Trident. Salazar is certain (Kaya Scodelario) and Henry, summer Captain Jack Sparrow it will break his curse, enabling a young sailor in the British (Johnny Depp) and his fellow him to come back to life. navy (Brenton Thwaites).

Pirates of the Caribbean have However, Henry also needs Pirate Barbossa (Geoffrey landed in movie theaters all to find the Trident as well for Rush) also winds up working over the country and all over his own personal reasons. with Jack and the young the world as well. In their Carina is working as a couple to find out the exact latest adventure “ Pirates of nurse in the medical facility location of the Trident before the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell on the island where the they are all wiped out by No Tales,” the fifth adventure injured Henry has been taken the sinister undead Salazar. in the series franchise, Jack following his rescue at sea.

There is plenty of action and is down on his luck. And if Carina is in hiding at the elaborate special effects that isn’t bad enough, things hospital to avoid capture throughout, but there is also get considerably worse when by the British.

When the comedy as well.

Perhaps one the terrifying Captain Salazar authorities storm to arrest her, of the funniest segments in the (Javier Bardem) and his crew Henry leaps from his sick bed movie takes place on dry land of ghost pirates escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined when a captured Jack is being and tries to help. Unfortunately for Carina, her interest in forced into matrimony with a to kill every pirate at sea, the stars and the heavens is very undesirable woman.

Will especially Captain Jack. Jack’s considered witchcraft by the he escape the bonds of unholy only hope for survival lies in the Trident of Poseidon. To locate wedlock—to him, at this point, British, who are determined to capture her and hang her this magical object somewhere a fate worse than death? for her crimes as a witch. She On the more romantic in the briney deep Jack must is eventually able to elude level, Carina and Henry enlist the help of the beautiful

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her captors but from then on she is constantly on the run, aided by Henry, who needs her help in locating the Trident in order to save his father (Orlando Bloom) who has been exiled deep beneath the sea. Apparently, he too needs the Trident to be set free.

The final battle, above and below the ocean, goes on too long and should have been shortened to pick up the pace. In this case, less would have been more and less would have propelled the story forward in a more concise way.

This fifth chapter in the series is far more entertaining than several of the capers that preceded it, especially those with pirates decked out with creepy facial tentacles. This one, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” has more of the comedy that made the first pirate adventure captivating and spawned all the tales that followed.

At this point, the franchise might want to consider ending the saga of the high seas on this relatively high note and tell no more tales.

Coming soon to the El Capitan, June 16 to July 30, is Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3,” a perfect summer treat for kids of all ages. The El Capitan Theatre will also present a

live stage show along with the movie which will feature a fast-paced, high-energy extreme dance battle filled with athletic feats, BMX freestyle and LED motion imagery.

To find out more about the show call 1-800-DISNEY6 or visit www.elcapitantickets. com. Prepare to speed off on a summer film adventure.

It’s always fun and extra special to see Disney’s releases at the El Capitan. For “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” a Captain Jack look-alike was on hand to pose for pictures, and he was a “dead” ringer for Jack Sparrow. There was also a Jack Sparrow life sized figure made entirely out of Legos which was amazing.

Following the screening guests could go downstairs where costumes and artifacts from the movie were on display.

It’s also fun to go into the gift store next to the theatre where you can purchase DVDs, figures from the film and enjoy candy and ice cream treats. You also receive a free Ghirardelli chocolate as you exit through the gift shop.

FYI—Disney’s delightful “Beauty and the Beast” are now available on DVD.

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Enduring legends shine on new releases

Some of the most important and beloved music heroes of the late 20th century are featured on crucial new releases.

Smile (Come Up and See Me).”

Information: eagle-rock.com.

swapping verses. Information: GlenCampbell.com.

Artist: Glen Campbell Title: Adiós (Ume) You might like if you enjoy: Artist: Simple Minds Glen Campbell, Jimmy Title: Acoustic In Concert Webb, Willie Nelson (Eagle Rock Entertainment) Tell me more: The process You might like if you enjoy: of recording Glen Campbell’s Simple Minds, U2, Coldplay “Adiós” was understandably Tell me more: Although it difficult. After all, the legendary has been 40 years since Simple country and pop singer was Minds formed in Glasgow, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Scotland, the troupe’s music disease in 2011 and retired resonates with as much power from live performing in as ever as on the DVD+CD November 2012. After his release “Acoustic In Concert.” final tour, Campbell was able Captured at London’s to work with his wife Kim legendary Hackey Empire on and producer/musician Carl Nov. 10, 2016, Simple Minds’ Jackson to record a number performance as part of BBC of songs he had talked about Radio 2’s “In Concert” series is over the years for what would a revelation for those who love be his final studio LP. Across textured and artful melodic alt “Adiós” Campbell still displays rock. While the band members a stunning tenor voice and the use acoustic instruments this album sounds polished despite is definitely no easy listening the challenges of his debilitating affair. Singer Jim Kerr leads disease. Among the highlights the ensemble through a potent on the album are Campbell’s and impassioned concert interpretations of four Jimmy that includes well-known hits Webb’s songs. Among the such as “Promised You a crop of Webb contributions are Miracle,” “Don’t You (Forget the lovely “Just Like Always,” About Me)” and “Sanctify the wistful “It Won’t Bring Her Yourself,” as well as tributes Back” and “Postcard From to some of the group’s own Paris,” the latter especially heroes (David Bowie’s “Andy touching with three of Warhol” and Patti Smith’s Campbell’s children singing “Dancing Barefoot”). The the bittersweet line “I wish you concert ends with Simple were here” throughout the Minds being joined on stage song. There is also a magical by groundbreaking English pairing of Campbell and Willie singer-songwriter Steve Harley Nelson on “Funny How Time to perform a joyous “Make Me Slips Away,” with the two icons

Artist: Chuck Berry Title: CHUCK (Dualtone Music) You might like if you enjoy: Chuck Berry Tell me more: Chuck Berry’s final gift to the world ranks with one of the late icon’s best-ever recordings. Berry, who died at age 90 in March 2017, had not released a new studio album since 1979 before “CHUCK” was issued earlier this month. The rock ‘n’ roll founding father is joined by a collection of guests and family members that joyfully join forces to capture Berry’s exuberant blend of rock, blues, hillbilly and R&B that has influenced everyone from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to ELO and Gary Clark Jr. Rock’s first-ever guitar hero, Berry was also a master storyteller and his lyrics doubled as pure poetry. All those remarkable gifts are on display here; the infectious “Wonderful Woman” features Berry as well as his son, grandson and Texas bluesman Gary Clark Jr. The album’s first single “Big Boys” is a buoyant and cheerful track that captures the energy of Berry’s beloved early singles with a driving rhythm and high-spirited lead guitar work.

Other songs explore his love of blues (particularly an enticing cover of “You Go To My Head”), old styled country

By Desert Star Staff Covfefe, the cryptic word tweeted by President Donald Trump two weeks ago, has been repurposed by one of his critics as an acronym for the bill that would order Trump’s personal tweets archived as public documents.

On Monday, Representative Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) proposed the “Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement” (COVFEFE) Act, under which the tweets from Trump’s personal account would be archived in the same manner under the official @ POTUS account under the Presidential Records Act. The

and preserved for future reference. Tweets are powerful, and the President must be held accountable for every post.”

Quigley named the bill after the term used by Trump in a May 30 tweet that quickly vent viral, because nobody could figure out what it meant.

“Despite the constant negative press covfefe,” Trump wrote. He later deleted the tweet, adding, “Who can figure out the true meaning of ‘covfefe’??? Enjoy!”

Quigley named the bill after the term used by Trump in a May 30 tweet that quickly vent viral, because nobody could figure out what it meant.

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music (the tender ballad “Darlin’, a duet he sings with daughter Ingrid Berry) and Caribbean vibes (the reggaestyled “Jamaica Moon”).

Information: chuckberry.com.

Artist: Ray Davies Title: Americana (Sony Legacy) You might like if you enjoy: The Jayhawks, The Kinks Tell me more: Ray Davies has long been rightly recognized as having a creative voice able to fully capture the English experience. But on the aptly-titled “Americana,” the long-time Kinks frontman has masterfully tapped into the American landscape to create a number of lovely songs that chronicle tales set on this side of The Pond. Backed by one of America’s best and most enduring Americana groups, The Jayhawks, Davies’ 15-track disc is a mix of his memorable songs and intelligent arrangements. It are the big and little things that work across the album; on “The Deal” there is the straightforward satire-laced tale of scoring success in the entertainment industry but the use of spoken word and lush musical textures makes sure the song works on multiple fronts. Everywhere there are eloquent forays, with the beautifully sparse “Message From The Road” (featuring Davies sharing lead vocals with Jayhawks singer-

keyboardist Karen Grotberg), the bluesy politically-charged “Change For Change,” infectious roots rocker “The Great Highway” and probing “Wings Of Fantasy” among the diverse songs that tackle the American experience with artistic candor. Information: LegacyRecordings.com.

Artist: Ride Title: Weather Diaries (Wichita Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: The Smiths, Blur, Oasis Tell me more: “Weather Diaries” is Ride’s first new album in 21 years and the great news is the album is every bit as great as the English quartet’s remarkable return witnessed at Coachella in April 2015. The group’s original lineup (guitarist-singer Andy Bell, lead singer-guitarist Mark Gardener, drummer Laurence “Los” Colbert and bassist Steve Queralt) is back together for “Weather Diaries,” which kicks off with the haunting and hypnotic rocker “Lannoy Point.” That powerful musical statement is no fluke; every cut on the album thrives on the power of mood, clever song craft, and skilled musicianship.

The electronica-styled “All I Want,” lush “Home Is A Feeling,” sweeping and swirling “Cali,” and zestful “Lateral Alice” are among the terrific tracks on this welcome return.

Information: ridemusic.net.

Illinois Dem’s COVFEFE Act would archive Trump’s tweets as public docs.

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bill would also make Trump deleting tweets a violation of the PRA and “subject to disciplinary action.”

“In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets,” Quigley said in a statement announcing the bill.

“President Trump’s frequent, unfiltered use of his personal Twitter account as a means of official communication is unprecedented. If the President is going to take to social media to make sudden public policy proclamations, we must ensure that these statements are documented

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Experience the Ultimate Audio for Ultimate Gaming

By Desert Star Staff MILPITAS, Calif., -Creative Technology Ltd today announced it would be deploying its ultimate weapon of mass entertainment – X-Fi Sonic Carrier – into the gaming arena at E3 2017.

E3 is the world’s premier event for computer, video and mobile games and related products, and is held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Sonic Carrier, a powerful home entertainment system with Dolby Atmos®, Creative SuperWide X-Fi™, 17 drivers in a 15.2 configuration, and 2000W peak power (1000W RMS), is set to blow gamers away with the ultimate immersive cinematic sound.

Besides being showcased at the Creative E3 booth, the Sonic Carrier will be used by major game developers BANDAI NAMCO, SEGA Europe, ATLUS/SEGA and Deep Silver to show-off their very latest immersive gaming content at their E3 booths.

“Gamers will enjoy a cinematic experience with incredible realism as more

and more games adopt Dolby Atmos. Not only that, this immersive three-dimensional soundstage gives gamers a new competitive edge as each sound comes to life and moves around, and now also above.

For games without Dolby Atmos, gamers can also enjoy a similar magical experience using Sonic Carrier’s 15.2 SuperWide X-Fi technology that delivers a breathtakingly wide 3D soundstage that goes beyond imagination,” said Sim Wong Hoo, CEO of Creative Technology, and creator of the Sonic Carrier.

“And with its 600W RMS subwoofer, gamers will experience not just powerful audio, but literally feel chest-pounding bass, earth-shattering explosions and bone-crunching punches in games. This is the ultimate audio for the ultimate gaming arena that the world has never experienced before. We’re glad to have the opportunity to team up with some of the best game publishing names in the business to set a new benchmark for the

system is able to make the cars in Project CARS 2 come alive, giving voice to each and every sports car, race car, and hypercar in the game. Hairs will rise and palms will sweat when players experience the visual and aural mastery within Project CARS 2 through the Sonic Carrier system,” said Raymond So, brand manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. A Brand New Concept in Hi-Res Audio and Video, with Dolby Atmos®, Creative SuperWide X-Fi™, and Multiple Advanced Technologies Powered by eight processors, the Sonic Carrier ultimate gaming experience,” is not only capable of high added Sim Wong Hoo. resolution audio playback, “Quality sound it also features an Ultra HD reproduction plays a huge role video engine that supports in immersing players in our 4K 60fps video playback of games and Ace Combat 7: local and online content.

SKIES UNKNOWN is ready to Featuring three distinct rock players’ minds through wireless technologies, the the X-Fi Sonic Carrier system.

Sonic Carrier offers two The 15.2 up-sampling sound separate Wi-Fi® solutions for technology adds a level of audio and video streaming, depth and realism to Ace Combat 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s Bluetooth®, and a zero latency wireless speaker-to-speaker gameplay that will place link to up to four subwoofers. players square in the cockpit The Best of Both Worlds: of advanced fighter aircrafts 3D Cinematic Sound and to experience heated air-toSuper High-End Audio air combat like never before,” Imagine a world where said David Bonacci, brand games and movies come alive manager at BANDAI NAMCO with the most immersive 3D Entertainment America Inc. audio experience with the latest “Project CARS 2 is Dolby Atmos technology used striving to deliver the pinnacle in premium cinemas, now of authenticity in the realm brought straight to the user’s of driving simulation games home – only better. Movies and part of that authenticity and games will never be same is delivered through great again with cinematic audio sound. The X-Fi Sonic Carrier

that not only flows around users, but also above them.

In the other world, music listening is transformed into a magical auditory experience.

This is the 15.2 world of super wide extreme fidelity, called SuperWide X-Fi. In this realm, every audio stream regardless of quality is algorithmically metamorphosized to an eXtreme Fidelity level of 24-bit hi-res audio and expanded three dimensionally into a 15.2 super wide soundstage.

One would expect all these wizardries to come from a convoluted array of expensive systems. Instead, it is a beautiful sleek one piece system, sans messy cables. Together with an exquisite wireless subwoofer akin to designer furniture, the Sonic Carrier is truly a masterpiece of art.

SuperWide X-Fi Stereo is a radical new audio technology that elevates the auditory journey to a totally different dimension. When SuperWide X-Fi touches any common stereo source it transports the listener to a magical three dimensional audio utopia that transcends a traditional left-right stereo experience.

Gaming audio can be scaled up to this ultimate SuperWide X-Fi experience. This is the Audio of Tomorrow... the next leap in the evolution of audio perception.

Visitors can experience X-Fi Sonic Carrier at E3 Los Angeles Convention Center (June 13 - 15, 2017)

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Trump slapped with second lawsuit for accepting foreign payments

By Desert Star Staff Two attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the US president for “flagrantly” violating anti-corruption laws, claiming foreign payments made to Donald Trump’s businesses are in violation of the Emoluments Clause of the US Constitution.

The suit by the Maryland and District of Columbia attorneys general was filed on Monday morning. It accuses Trump of violating the Emoluments Clause, which bars the president from accepting gifts from foreign governments without approval from Congress.

“We do not sue the president of the United States casually. I wish President Trump had addressed these issues, these violations himself, but he has not, and they must be addressed and remedied,” Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh told reporters.

Frosh and DC Attorney General Karl Racine accuse Trump of breaking his promises to separate his private business interests from his public duties, noting that his sons began giving him regular briefings about his holdings as soon as he entered the Oval Office.

“He doesn’t appear to understand or care about these violations of the Constitution, the Constitution that he swore to uphold and protect,” Frosh said about Trump. “He flouts them, he brags about them and, as we now know from his tweets, he has little respect for the rule of law and he has little respect for the courts’ ability to enforce the law.”

“No person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state,” Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution reads.

Trump has retained ownership of his hotels and other businesses, which the suit claims, in effect, constitutes Trump receiving payment from foreign governments like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, which have booked rooms or venues at Trump hotels.

“This case is, at its core, about the right of Marylanders, residents of the District of Columbia and all Americans to have honest government,” Frosh said.

Racine and Frosh will demand Trump’s tax returns as part of the discovery phase of the case.

The attorneys general pointed to a number of examples of how Trump’s DC hotel has affected both districts. The Embassy of Kuwait held an event there after it had originally booked the Four Seasons. Saudi Arabia booked rooms at the hotel on more than one occasion.

The Trump International Hotel took in about $270,000 in payments tied to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Justice Department filings revealed. Trump Organization officials responded by saying it would donate the profits at the end of the year.

MSL Group Americas, a PR firm working for the Saudis and Bahrain, reported paying more than $190,200 for accommodation, $78,204 for catering and roughly $1,600 for parking at the Trump International Hotel.

Some of this was part of a campaign to encourage US veterans to lobby against the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, as reported by RT in March.

This is the second such lawsuit that Trump is facing. The first was filed in January by a restaurant group, a hotel events booker and an ethics nonprofit. It accuses the president of violating the Emoluments Clause through payments made by diplomats and foreign government officials to Trump’s hotels and golf courses.

On Friday, the Justice Department argued that hotel revenue does not match the definition of improper payment and that the plaintiffs in the January suit lack legal standing as they cannot show that they were harmed

by Trump’s businesses.

The DOJ argued the foreign Emoluments Clause doesn’t apply to fair-market commercial transactions and asked a judge to throw the suit out.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer called the attorneys general lawsuit “another iteration” of the first lawsuit, which was “filed by the same lawyers,” making it hard not to “conclude that it’s partisan politics.”

During a press conference Monday afternoon, Racine responded to questions of whether the lawsuit is a partisan attack on the president, saying

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“The Emoluments Clauses are a firewall against presidential corruption, and the one thing we know about President Trump is that he understands the value of walls,” Frosh said.

The DOJ will represent the president in the case, Frosh said, and is expected to move to dismiss, as it did in a case in the Southern District of New York. Spicer later confirmed that the White House would move to dismiss.

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The attorneys general are asking the courts to issue a declaratory judgment and enjoin Trump from continuing to violate the Emoluments Clause.

How that remedy is fashioned is up to the court, Frosh said.

“Being president of the United States is a privilege, not a right,” and Trump “knew what the rules were when he filed his candidacy,” he added.

The founding fathers “anticipated the corrosive dangers of even an appearance of compromised government,” Frosh said. “The president’s conflicts of interest threaten our democracy, it’s that simple.

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60 days to respond to the attorneys general suit, Racine said, citing his “legal eagles.”

During that time, they will continue with discovery, asking the president for information about all his financial holdings, not just his tax returns.

They have “strong” standing, he explained, “on the basis of our unique sovereign status” as a state and a federal district, and on their “obligation” as attorneys general “to protect the interests of our residents.”

“Residents around the country know there is a fundamental problem when you have the possibility that a foreign nation is coming into the United States and maybe doing business with Trump businesses in far-flung places, we don’t know the extent of Mr.

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Almost 1/3 of people worldwide overweight, says new study child obesity was found in the United States at 13 percent, while for adults it was in Egypt, at around 35 percent.

Bangladesh and Vietnam had the two lowest obesity rates, at around 1 percent each.

Simply not being overweight does not mean one is healthy, either.

“The risk of death and diseases increases as your weight increases,” Professor Azeem Majeed from Imperial College London, one of the study’s co-authors, told the Guardian. “People who are overweight are at high risk of mortality and other diseases [beyond obesity itself].”

“People often assume you need to be really fat to be at risk,” he added. “But once you hit a BMI of 25, your risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer all begin to increase.”

Poor diets and lifestyle choices are mainly to blame for the rise in obesity, but also increasing urbanization, global development and poverty,

which leads people to eat more processed foods.

“People are consuming more and more processed foods that are high in sugar and fat and exercising less,” Reuters quoted Boitshepo Bibi Giyose, a senior nutrition officer at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, as saying.

The prices of processed food such as ice cream, hamburgers, chocolate and chips has gone down over the last few decades, while fresh fruit and vegetables have become more expensive.

This is coupled together with these foods being intensely advertised, for instance at McDonald’s.

Meanwhile, 800 million people, including 300 million children, do not have enough to eat. A recent report from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has found that hunger and food insecurity is driving global migration and armed conflict as millions across the globe, facing starvation, flee their homes.

By Desert Star Staff Nearly a third of the world’s population is overweight, leading to a health crisis and an outbreak of obesity-related diseases, according to a new study.

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examined obesity-

related health issues for a period of 25 years between 1990 and 2015. It found that in 2015, 2.2 billion people, or 30 percent of the world’s population, could be described as overweight with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 30. A BMI score over 25 is overweight, while anything

over 30 is obese and over 40 is morbidly obese. This figure includes nearly 108 million children and over 600 million adults, the latter of which suffered over 60 percent of the obesity-related deaths. The overall global prevalence of obesity was 5 percent among children and 12.0 percent among adults. This is a figure that has doubled since 1980.

In 2015, some four million people died of obesityrelated diseases, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and many cancers in 2015, which is 28 percent higher than it was in 1990.

“People who shrug off weight gain do so at their own risk,” Christopher Murray, one of the authors of the study, told Reuters.

The researchers examined data from 195 countries and found that obesity among children is becoming increasingly common, even in more underdeveloped countries. The highest level of

By Desert Star Staff A state-of-the-art cosmetic procedure now promises to help men concerned with the size of their genitals and the girth of their stomach simultaneously by using their unwanted fat as a penis enlarger.

Doctors at Harley Street’s London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery have come up with the penoplasty. The process includes a liposuction, a medical procedure that sucks fat out of a particular area, such as the abdomen or lower back. The surgeons then make a small incision at the base of the man’s penis and re-inject the fat into the shaft.

A man from Brighton called Daniel told the Daily Mail that he had decided to have the procedure after his divorce.

After asking how to remove a “stubborn paunch,” doctors suggested Daniel reused the

fat on his face or penis.

“I wasn’t unhappy with my size before, but this seemed an opportunity worth taking, especially if I was already undergoing surgery.

It was a case of ‘waste not want not,’ because the fat would only have been thrown away,” the 39-year-old said.

“There was some pulling and stretching to ensure the fat was evenly-spread, which was slightly unpleasant, but it certainly wasn’t painful – and the results were immediate.

“For the first 24 hours, I had to wear loose-fitting boxer shorts and was under strict instructions to avoid penetrative sex for a few weeks.”

The surgery, which costs around £3,500, is the brainchild of Dr. Roberto Viel.

“Penoplasty is a day case procedure and is performed under local anesthetic with IV

sedation, so there’s no need for an overnight stay. The operation usually takes about 45 minutes and healing time is minimal,” he explained.

The difference between Viel’s procedure and traditional penis-pumps is the efficient increase

in girth (circumference), which the doctor believes is more important than length during intercourse.

“We believe that the penoplasty is justified when the psychological benefits outweigh the risk and cost of the procedure. However,

a man’s best sexual organ is his brain – and most men feel much more confident about themselves after the operation.”

London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery reported that it performs 20 of the penoplasties a week.

By Desert Star Staff A California-based pharmaceutical company cannot use federal law to enforce a rule delaying the sale of a copycat “biosimilar” drug, but may appeal to the federal circuit court to use state law instead, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously.

Amgen Inc. sued Sandoz, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Novartis AG, for patent infringement and sought to delay them from selling a biosimilar drug until six months after receiving US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

approval and another six months from filing a marketing notice. Sandoz’s drug, Zarxio, would have competed with Amgen’s Neupogen.

Statutory context of the law contains a single 180-day timing requirement, rather than the two requirements posited by the federal circuit court, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the decision.

Had Congress intended to impose two timing requirements, it would have done so, Thomas noted.

“Amgen’s contrary arguments are unpersuasive,

and its various policy arguments cannot overcome the statute’s plain language,” Thomas wrote.

“Sandoz’s failure to disclose was not an act of artificial infringement remediable” under the law, Thomas added. “Submitting an application constitutes an act of artificial infringement; failing to disclose the application and manufacturing information required by §262(l)(2)(A) does not.”

Amgen can try to seek an injunction under state law, the Supreme Court

held, but noted that such an injunction might be preempted by federal law. Both of those questions were sent back to the federal circuit court for consideration.

Biosimilars are a class of medication that aims to copy biological products made inside living cells. Neupogen, a white blood cell booster, has been on the market since 1991. Zarxio was approved for use in Europe in 2009, and Sandoz began selling it in the US in September 2015.

As part of the Obama administration’s Affordable

Care Act (ACA), the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCI Act) of 2009 established an expedited licensing procedure for biological products that are shown to be “biosimilar” or “interchangeable” with a FDAlicensed biological product.

According to the FDA, a biosimilar has “no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety and effectiveness” from the reference product, and only “minor differences in clinically inactive components” are allowed.

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Protesters block US deportation buses carrying Iraqi Christians

leaving the ICE compound.

Video footage taken by one of the protesters shows a group of about 20 holding signs outside the ICE grounds. “No more racist deportations, free our people now!” the group chanted.

“There were mass raids done today all around the city at the early am at people’s homes,” the video’s poster, Markeith Jones, said.

“Anywhere from 50-80 people were picked up and brought here to the Mt Elliot and Jefferson detention center. They are trying to move another busload of The families of those arrested in immigration raids today are gathered right now at the Rosa Parks people and we want to block the bus from coming out!”

Federal Building in Detroit at 333 Mt. Elliot.

A second video streamed on Facebook by the same “They took them all to

By Desert Star Staff Bloomfield and Dearborn. uploader two hours after the the ICE office in downtown As many as 80 Iraqi CBS Detroit reports Detroit and put them on buses first video shows protesters Christians and other almost 40 people were blocking a bus stopped immigrants were rounded arrested for crimes committed to get them ready to go to outside the side entrance Youngstown, Ohio to the up for a mass deportation years ago. Their families Northeast Correctional Facility gates of the ICE center. in Detroit on Sunday, fear they will be persecuted The uploader’s third video there for final deportation triggering a large protest that for their religion should they shows protesters blocking a back to Iraq,” she said. attempted to stop buses be deported back to Iraq. bus that is leaving by the main Family members and carrying the Iraqis fearful of “There was a very wide entrance, with a black SUV their safety if deported.

ICE sweep of Iraqi Chaldeans protesters gathered outside in front with flashing lights. the federal building where Chaldean Christian and Christians living in the A demonstration against ICE’s Detroit Field Office Iraqis were arrested by Metro area – and it started the deportations has been is located. Demonstrators Immigration and Customs very early this morning about announced for Monday at attempted to block buses Enforcement (ICE) on Sunday 7 am,” immigration attorney 1:00pm EDT outside the of Iraqis from entering and in Sterling Heights, West Eman Jajonie-Daman said.

Chaldean Catholic Church.

Sunday’s raid was the latest ICE roundup after hundreds were taken in California, Texas, and Tennessee.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January to increase deportations of undocumented workers with criminal records. MLive reports members of the Chaldean community voted for Trump after being told to do so by church leaders.

“This is a deliberate attack on the Chaldean Catholic Assyrian community of Detroit by the Administration. They waited until Sunday when our community would be going to church and gathering with their families and have rounded up to 40-60 community members,” local lawyer Wisam Naoum said.

“People are being detained in Michigan and sent as far as Ohio to sit in prisons while they await their fates.

We are hearing that in some cases final orders have been issued to send people back to Mosul, which is still an active war zone,” he added.

Puerto Rico votes ‘Yes’ to join the US amid record low referendum turnout

By Desert Star Staff With a record low turnout of 23 percent, Puerto Ricans have voted to join the US as the Union’s 51 State. The US Congress will now have to decide whether it wants to expand the nation’s borders and accept the poverty stricken Caribbean island into the Union.

Some 97.18 percent of the people who voted in Sunday’s non-binding referendum said they want to become part of the United States, the State Elections Commission (CEE) commission announced.

Only 1.5 percent of voters said they would choose independence, while 1.32 percent said they want to remain a self-governing territory within the US commonwealth.

But despite the clear ‘Yes’ vote to join the US, the plebiscite only registered

a 23 percent turnout of 2.25 million eligible voters.

Sunday’s referendum was boycotted by opposition parties, including those which support independences.

The leader of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), Carlos Delgado, called the result of the election a blow to the credibility of Governor Ricardo Rossello.

“Today, sadly, this [election] process leads this country to present to the world that democracy failed, the call to participate in democracy failed,” Delgado said.

“What we have seen here is the result of manipulation, the predetermined action of not seeking consensus on the core issues of the country,” he added.

The final decision on whether to accept Puerto Rico as the 51st state lies with the

US Congress. Article IV, Section 3 of the American Constitution grants the US Congress authority to grant statehood.

It is believed that Republicans, who now control most seats, would be reluctant to support statehood for a territory that is likely to lean Democrat. It would also mean more federal spending on what would become the poorest state in the US. Puerto Rico is suffering from a large deficit, public service cutbacks, and a 12 percent unemployment rate and public services 64 percent more expensive than in the US mainland. The crisis has led to half a million Puerto Ricans migrating to the mainland over the last decade.

Puerto Rico has been under Spanish-American war. Despite the control of the US since gaining US citizenship in 1917, 1898 when it was taken in the the island has been stuck in

offered a used car worth $10,000 if he could successfully steal the propaganda banner. He was also told that if he was detained and didn’t return, $200,000 would sleeping pill and never woke be paid to his mother in the up, according to the Post. form of a charitable donation.

Warmbier’s parents said The college student said he they only learned their son was accepted the offer because his in a coma one week ago. family was “suffering from very The college student’s arrest severe financial difficulties.” was announced by North Korea Pyongyang accused him in late January 2016, after of committing an anti-state he reportedly tried to steal a crime with “the tacit connivance propaganda banner as a souvenir of the US government and for a friend who wanted to under its manipulation.” The hang it in her church.Speaking American student was sentenced before his one-hour trial, a tearful to 15 years of hard labor.

Warmbier told reporters he was The Tuesday announcement

N. KOREA RELEASES AMERICAN STUDENT OTTO WARMBIER SENTENCED TO 15YRS Continued from Page 1 grateful he “will finally be with people who love him.”

The Washington Post reported that he has been in a coma for more than a year, since shortly after his last public appearance at his trial in March 2016.

His parents were told that he contracted botulism, a form of food poisoning, soon after his trial. He then reportedly took a

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came as former NBA player Dennis Rodman was in Pyongyang for a visit. Rodman, who has long been slammed for his unlikely friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said he believed US President Donald Trump would be “happy” with the fact he was “just trying to open a door.”

Tillerson’s statement failed to mention Rodman’s visit, with the secretary of state saying no further comments would be made out of respect for Warmbier’s privacy.

Pyongyang had gone quiet about Warmbier since his sentencing in March 2016,

a legal limbo between being a colony and a full-on state. until earlier this month, when North Korean representatives reportedly contacted the US, saying he was in a coma.

President Trump was immediately informed and ordered the 22-year-old’s medical evacuation, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Post.

“This is a Trumpled effort,” one said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Desert Grow Cultivation Facility; 2) Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 03-17); 3) Tentative Parcel Map No. 37286; and 4) Development Agreement (DA 01-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240. CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 0317, Tentative Parcel Map 37286, & Development Agreement 01-17 LOCATION:. The project is located on Palomar Lane between Little Morongo Road and Cabot Road in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. (APN: 665-040-017).

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prepared a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On 5 July 2017, the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period will begin on June 14, 2017, and end on July 5, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing, Phone: (760) 3296411, Ext. 262, Email cewing@cityofdhs.org. Mailing Address: Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 14, 2017 DSW17-5148 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: [1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Desert Springs Cultivation Facility; and 2) Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 05-17); and 3) Development Agreement (DA 03-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday July 5, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Desert Grow, LLC (Contact: David Palmer) PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit No. 03-17, Tentative Parcel Map 37286, & Development Agreement DA 01-17 for the development of an approximately 22,000 square foot two-story indoor medicinal marijuana cultivation facility on a 1.26 acre site. The proposed facility will contain space for office use, cultivation, and processing/manufacturing. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff have concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, with the implementation of mitigation measures that will reduce impacts to less than significant levels. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On July 5, 2017, the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period will begin on June 14, 2017, and end on July 5, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time.

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

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Benjamin Torres Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251, Email: btorres@cityofdhs. org, Mailing Address: Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish June 14, 2017 DSW17-5147 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; 2) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-17); and 3) Development Agreement (DA 05-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, 5 July 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240. CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 07-17 & Development Agreement 05-17

LOCATION: The project is located on the south-east corner of Little Morongo Road and Palomar Lane and within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone. The site is composed of 5 vacant parcels totaling 3.69 gross acres (APN 665-050-001, 002, 003, 004, 006). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Victor Din / Din Cultivation PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-17) and Development Agreement (DA 05-17) for the development of an indoor marijuana cultivation and processing facility totaling 63,446 square feet as well as associated parking and other improvements, on 5 vacant parcels totaling 3.69 gross acres. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has

LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240.

CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17 & Development Agreement 03-17 . LOCATION: The project is located on the south side of San Gorgonio Lane east of Little Morongo Road and is in the I-L (Light Industrial) zone. (APN: 665-040-010). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: MIRO LLC/Desert Springs Cultivation Facility PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17 and Development Agreement DA 03-17 for the construction of a 28,716 square foot two-story building as well as associated parking and other improvements (on a 1.26 acre site (APN 665-040-010). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On July 5, 2017 the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period will begin on June 14, 2017, and end on July 5, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey, Phone: (760) 3296411, Ext 258, Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org, Mailing Address: Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 14, 2017. DSW17-5148

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CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 08-17 & Development Agreement 06-17. LOCATION: The project is on the north side of Palomar Lane, approximately 850 feet east of Little Morongo Road and within the General Plan Light Industrial (I-L) Zone.

The site is composed of two vacant parcels totaling 2.52 gross acres (APN: 665-040-018, 019). APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Kim Cultivation / Un Sun Kim PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit (CUP 08-17) and Development Agreement (DA 06-17) for the development of a 50,976 square foot building for medical marijuana cultivation and processing / manufacturing as well as associated parking and other improvements on two vacant parcels totaling 2.52 gross acres. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels, and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On 5 July 2017, the City Council, at the public hearing or during deliberations, may recommend approval, denial, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period will begin on June 14, 2017, and end on July 5, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing, Phone: (760) 3296411, Ext. 262, Email cewing@cityofdhs.org. Mailing Address: Community Development Department, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

Publish June 14, 2017. DSW17-5149 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Miriam Jacques CASE NO. INP1700054 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Miriam Jacques. A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Diane I. Herbert in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diane I. Herbert be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s LOST will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The LOST will and any codicils 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 in this court as follows: June 28, 2017 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Annette L. Isaac, Law Offices of Annette L. Isaac, APC, 1111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 121, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 396-7229 Publish June 2, 9, 14, 2017 DSW17-1103

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: CARS RECOVERY OF PALM SPRINGS, 43612 JACKSON STREET, SUITE 01, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DESERT CARS RECOVERY INC., 5449 NORTH PEEK ROAD, ARCADIA, CA 91006/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on May 10, 2017. 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: CHARLES PALAZZOLO, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707654 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 MUS T 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & NOTICE OF OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DEC- SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALCODE).

LARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5146 Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: 1) Draft Initial Study and Mitigated FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Negative Declaration; 2) Conditional Use Permit FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSI(CUP 08-17); and 3) Development Agreement (DA NESS AS: V V DESERT MEDICAL TRANSPORT; 08-17). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DESERT MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC., , 43-612 DATE: Wednesday, 5 July 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. JACKSON ST SUITE 4, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) County; 44-250 MONROE ST, INDIO, CA 92201.

LOCATION: Carl May Community Center 11711 Full name of registrant: DESERT MEDICAL TRANSWest Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 PORT INC., 55-475 CALHOUN ST., THERMAL, CA 92274/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2017. 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: GUADALUPE SANCHEZ SILVA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707197 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 STATE-

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MENT MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE).

Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5145 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BARBERIA 48, 83097 AVE 48 SUITE 2DA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County; 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Full name of registrant: ARELI- -LOPEZ BANUELOS, 49130 PLUMA BLANCA PL, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ARELI- -LOPEZ BANUELOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707999 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5144 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SHOWPLACE PROPERTIES, 51365 LONGMEADOW STREET, INDIO, CA 92201.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARY-WONG-GEE-SCOLES, 51365 LONGMEADOW STREET, INDIO, CA 92201. 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 MARY- -WONG-GEE-SCOLES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707951 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5143 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SPA4HOLLYWOOD, 36883 FERBER DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: IOANA- -VASILE, 36883 FERBER DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. 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 IOANA- -VASILE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707984 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5142

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BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5138 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THAT’S MY DOG!, 557 S EL CIELO RD #36, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: FRANK DAVID WHITE JR, 557 S EL CIELO RD #36, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. 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 FRANK DAVID WHITE JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 22, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707080 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: REJUV LASER SPA, 40573 MARGARITA RD #J, TEMECULA, CA 92591. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: SDBODYCONTOURING, A MEDICAL CORPORATION, 8690 CENTER DRIVE, LA MESA, CA 91942/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CHARLES J. SAROSY, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707283 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5135

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VT CONSULTING, LLC, 11284 DEMARET DRIVE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VT CONSULTING, LLC, 11284 DEMARET DRIVE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY . Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed VITALY- -TELISHEVSKY, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706776 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5134 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ELITE GATE SERVICES, 303 W FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE RADIO RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSICounty; 49-131 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO VAL- NESS AS: MANFRIDAY MANAGEMENT, 68287 LEY, CA 92256. Full name of registrant: JOLIN- MADRID ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

-FERDINAND, 49131 HIBISCUS DR, MORONGO Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TERRY VALLEY, CA 92256. Business is conducted by: WAYNE NANI, 68287 MADRID ROAD, CATHEINDIVIDUAL . Registrant has not yet begun to trans- DRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234. Business is act business under the fictitious business name(s) conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . Registrant has not listed above. I declare that all the information in yet begun to transact business under the fictitious this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the who declares as true, information which he or she information in this statement is true and correct. (A knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed JO- registrant, who declares as true, information which LIN- -FERDINAND. This statement was filed with the he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

County Clerk of Riverside County on May 30, 2017. Signed TERRY WAYNE NANI. This statement was Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County No. R-201707449 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS on May 26, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707375 NOTICE — YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHONAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMAND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 14, 21, MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5140 NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5133 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS AS: SALON JARICK, 333 S INDIAN CANYON FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIDR STE J, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside NESS AS: ANGEL’S MAINTENANCE, 13513 CUYCounty; 2506 ISABELLA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, MACA DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

CA 92262. Full name of registrant: SALON JARICK, Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANGELINC., 2506 ISABELLA WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA -MELGAR SOSA, 13513 CUYMACA DRIVE, 92262/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORA- DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is TION . Registrant has not yet begun to transact conducted by: INDIVIDUAL . Registrant has not business under the fictitious business name(s) listed yet begun to transact business under the fictitious above. I declare that all the information in this state- business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares information in this statement is true and correct. (A as true, information which he or she knows to be registrant, who declares as true, information which false, is guilty of a crime). Signed JON ROBERT DE he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

FREITAS, CFO. This statement was filed with the Signed ANGEL- -MELGAR SOSA. This statement County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2017. was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File on May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County No. R-201707720 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707201 NOTICE — BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOUSE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMLAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSIAND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 14, 21, NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 28, July 5, 2017. DSW17-5139 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY RANCHES, 67201 HARRISON ST., THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County; ROUTE 2 BOX 299, DELANO, CA 93215.

Full name of registrant: CASTLEROCK FARMING, LLC, 501 RICHGROVE DRIVE, DELANO, CA 93215/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CASTLEROCK FARMING, LLC, BY ALBERT L. GOOD, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707642 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL PRO WINDOW CLEANING, 9611 BROOKLINE AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 11 BING CROSBY RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: MATTHEW SEAN BLANCHARD, 9611 BROOKLINE AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CS 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/20/2017. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MATTHEW SEAN BLANCHARD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707333 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

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MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5131

NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUS T 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, BUSINESS AS: CVHS BOOSTER CLUB, 83-800 14, 2017. DSW17-5122 AIRPORT BLVD, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County; 81-359 THISTLE WAY, INDIO, CA 92201. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Full name of registrant: MIRANDA ANITA COX- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIORTIZ, 81-350 THISTLE WAY, INDIO, CA 92201; NESS AS: EMPIRE REAL ESTATE, 1111 DESERT MARIE HERNANDEZ CHRISTINA, 83-445 AGUA FALLS PARKWAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

BLANCA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PATRICK conducted by: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOICA- JOSEPH GILLESPIE, 40376 CORTE SANTA IRENE, TION-OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP . Registrant INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: INDIhas not yet begun to transact business under the VIDUAL . Registrant has not yet begun to transact fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare business under the fictitious business name(s) listed that all the information in this statement is true and above. I declare that all the information in this statecorrect. (A registrant, who declares as true, infor- ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares mation which he or she knows to be false, is guilty as true, information which he or she knows to be of a crime). Signed MIRANDA ANITA COX-ORTIZ, false, is guilty of a crime). Signed PATRICK JOSEPH TREASURER. This statement was filed with the GILLESPIE. This statement was filed with the County County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2017. Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. PePeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File ter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707371 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS No. R-201706908 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, 28, 2017. DSW17-5130 June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BALLEY TRANSPORT, 19826 COTTONWOOD RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VICTOR DANIEL BALLEY, 19826 COTTONWOOD RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. 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 VICTOR DANIEL BALLEY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707189 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5129 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: POLYLYRIC PRESS, 12995 DEODAR AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: POLYLYRIC, INC., 12995 DEODAR AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION . Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed ERIC MICHAEL BORGERSON, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707358 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. DSW17-5128 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: TG COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 78290 DESERT FALL WAY, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County; 42215 WASHINGTON ST. #A303, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: THOMAS GLEN GOTTBERG, 78290 DESERT FALL WAY, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/09/09. 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: THOMAS GLEN GOTTBERG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 24, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201707261 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE). Pub May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017. DSW17-5127 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHRISTEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REALTY SERVICES, 2591 WILDCAT LN, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN, 2591 WILDCAT LN, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/23/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: SCOTT IVAN CHRISTEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 15, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706772 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 MUS T 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 PROFESSIONALCODE).

Pub May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2017. DSW17-5123 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE ) DOING BUSINESS AS: DETAIL GARAGE 760 AUTO BODY, 45480 COMMERCE ST STE 4, INDIO, CA 92201.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JUAN-GUERRA-AYALA, 33925 CATHEDRAL CYN DR., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Sept 08, 2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JUAN- -GUERRAAYALA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705817 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ESPINOZA’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, 64065 MOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOSE FRANCISCO GONZALES ESPINOZA, 64065 MOBILE DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL .

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed JOSE FRANCISCO GONZALES ESPINOZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 10, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706594 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5117 TSG No.: 8691952 TS No.: CA1700277236 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 633-630-060-7 Property Address: 77325 COYOTE CREEK PATH INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/11/2017 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/10/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0448040, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: ATTILIO QUARTAROLI AND EDITH QUARTAROLI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 633-630-060-7 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 77325 COYOTE CREEK PATH, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 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 $1,650,590.93. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700277236 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0308908 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/14/2017, 06/21/2017, 06/28/2017.

DSW17-5141 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 95516571 Trustee Sale No.: 82005Loan No.: 399124725 APN:639-212-018-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2013. 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. On6/29/2017at9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 8/12/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0392826 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: MARTHA IBARRA, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor DAVID O. CLARK, TRUSTEE OF THE DMA CORP. 401K PROFIT SHARING PLAN FBO DAVID O. CLARK, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, Riverside County, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOTS 48 AND 49 IN BLOCK “P” OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS TRACT NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 20, PAGE 74 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 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:66455 5TH STREET, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $141,250.30 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 6/1/2017 California TD Specialists, as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usa-foreclosure. com CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

“NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on 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

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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 the outstanding lien 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 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 714-277-4845, or visit this internet Web site www.usa-foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.#82005.

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.” FEI # 1077.0071306/07/2017, 06/14/2017, 06/21/2017.

DSW17-5137 APN: 363-422-006 PLEASE BE ADVISED, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE: Creditor Association: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation Recorded Owner: Jose L. Diaz and Beatrice A. Diaz Property Address:21 Del Brienza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Mailing Address: 619 Calle Cuesta, Watsonville, CA 95076 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참고사 항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED , AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 July 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., 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 February 4, 2016, as File/Page No. 2016-0048519, and any amendments,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 May 17, 2016, as File/ Page No. 2016-0199849, and any amendments, 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 in Exhibit A Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 21 Del Brienza, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, The record owner of which is Jose L. Diaz and Beatrice A. Diaz, ( “Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $35,456.58. 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

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aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfofor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-00246-1. 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. May 26, 2017. Pub May 31, 2017, June 7, 14, 2017. DSW17-5125 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131118 Title No. 3192731 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/1996. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/21/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/01/1996, as Instrument No. 158045, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by John S. Tinker and, Cecilia Tinker, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 -Auction.com Room. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 641-204-002-7.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13280 Caliente Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $67,925.47. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 5/18/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832.

The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You 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: 131118. 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.

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Killings of LGBTQ people in US rose 217%

By Desert Star Staff A total of 77 LGBTQ people were killed in the US in 2016 - the highest figure in more than 20 years of record keeping, and a rise of 217 percent. The number was boosted by the massacre of 49 people in an attack on a gay club in Florida last June.

Outside of the 49 lives taken at the Pulse Nightclub, the report recorded 28 antiLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer homicides, representing an increase of 17 percent from 24 in 2015, according to the annual hate violence report by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs released on Monday.

“The enormous tragedy at Pulse Nightclub, in concert with the daily violence and discrimination that pervades our lives as LGBTQ people… have created a perfect storm of fear and traumas for our communities this

year,” Melissa Brown at the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project, a member of the coalition, said in a statement, according to Reuters.

As in most previous years, most the LGBTQ homicides recorded were of people of color.

Of those 28 homicides recorded by NCAVP, 79 percent were people of color: 18 were Black and 4 who were LatinX. Of the 28, 17 were transgender women of color.

Other findings were that 19 of the homicides were transgender and gender nonconforming, and many the transgender homicides, 17, were transgender women of color. Additionally, 61 percent of the victims were below the age of 35.

The report’s release coincides with the first anniversary of the Pulse nightclub attack when in the early morning hours of a long gunman entered the night club

and people of color.

LGBTQ people of color and those with disabilities were more than twice as likely as whites and the able-bodied to be the victims of harassment and non-fatal forms of violence, according to the report.

Most of the victims knew their attacks, which commonly included employers, neighbors, landlords and family members, it said.

The most common types of incidents were verbal harassment (20 percent), threats or intimidation (17 percent) and physical violence (11 percent), with the majority of incidents happening in private shot and killed 49 people and residences or on the street. wounded 53 others, most of Only 41 percent of those whom were LGBTQ and Latinx. survivors had interactions “The Pulse shooting with law enforcement, with 35 marks the deadliest mass percent said the police were shooting in recent US history, indifferent and 31 percent and the effects were felt said the police were hostile. throughout the country, On Monday night, from particularly with LGBTQ New York to Florida, LGBTQ and Latinx communities,” people and their supporters stated the authors. will be holding memorials to “In the following months, mark the first anniversary to the record numbers of people Pulse night club massacre. turned out to vigils, rallies, In Orlando, Florida people protests and pride parades gathered to read out the to mourn those lives taken, names of all those killed in to call for an end to hate the massacre, bells rang 49 violence, and to celebrate times at noon in tribute to the the lives of those still living.” dead and a midday service NCAVP collects aggregate outside the Pulse nightclub, date from its 12 local member where hundreds of people organizations in 11 states were leaving flowers, cards and based on survivor reports drawings outside the club. and public sources.

In New York, people will Among other findings, gather for a rally, dressed in NCAVP received information black, outside the famous on 1,036 incidents of Stonewall Inn, with a flash mob. hate violence, with much of survivors identified as gay, below the age of 39 ••••••••••••••

Norway proposes national ban on full-face veils

By Desert Star Staff The Norwegian government is seeking to prohibit facecovering garments in all schools nationwide, having sent the proposal for comments to educational institutions.

The ban’s advocates say the garments prevent students from communicating with each other.

The bill, put forward Monday, would cover both private and public institutions, including kindergartens, schools, colleges and universities. It would apply to students and staff alike.

“We do not want clothes covering the face in nurseries, schools and universities,” said Education Minister Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, who introduced the bill along with Immigration Minister Per Sandberg. The ban will also affect newly arrived immigrants taking part in language courses and educational programs for refugees.

“Garments cover the face prevent communication, which is key for pupils and students in their learning,” Isaksen said in a statement, adding that

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Norway is “an open society where everyone should be able to see each other’s face.”

“Face-covering garments such as the niqab or burqa do not belong in Norwegian schools. The ability to communicate is a basic value,” said the minister of immigration, who is from the Progress Party, known for its anti-immigration policies.

The ban implies only those garments which cover the face, such as Muslim full-face veils called niqab, balaclavas or face masks. It won’t apply to hijabs or any other headscarves that leave the face exposed, the government says, adding that exceptions will be made for those wearing face-covering items for educational, health, climatic or safety reasons.

With the ban already being implemented by several schools in Oslo, Østfold and Akershus, the government says it now wants the regulations to be nationwide.

The draft bill has been sent to the institutions that. would be affected,

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“We have every reason to believe this will be approved by parliament,” Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters.

However, the proposal has already been denounced by the country’s student association, with its leader saying: “If a single piece of clothing is not an obstacle to teaching, there is no basis to prohibit it.”

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those whose personal choices are difficult for politicians to understand.

With France becoming the first European nation to introduce restrictions on wearing full-face coverings in public in 2011, other countries across Europe such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and German state of Bavaria picked up the policy. Earlier this month, Austria adopted a law that will fine women wearing Islamic veils, burqas and niqabs, starting from October.

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Calif. Ranks 37th in Nation for Child Well-Being

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES – California has made major strides in getting kids insured, but still ranks only 37th in the nation for overall child well-being due to persistent pockets of poverty, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book, out today from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Researchers found across the country, unemployment is low - at 4.5 percent - and 95 percent of children now have health insurance, mostly through Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. But Kelly Hardy, the senior managing director for Children Now, says the huge cuts proposed in the GOP health-care reform could erase a big part of that progress.

“I could not be more concerned about what’s going on in D.C. related to health care,” she says.

“And there would be direct and devastating impactd for children’s health in California. The big cuts to

Medicaid are what would be the biggest problem.”

Nearly 55 percent of California’s children are enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state Medicaid program.

The report ranks California 9th in children’s health and was the most improved state in getting kids insured.

For that, Kelly credits passage of the “Healthcare for All” law, which extended Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented children.

The California budget does set aside money for early childhood education, but Kelly says she’s hoping for more in the ongoing Budget Conference Committee negotiations. The state ranks 38th in education investment and has 17,000 fewer kids in subsidized childcare compared to 10 years ago.

The Casey Foundation’s Laura Speer, associate director for Policy Reform and Advocacy, urges lawmakers to make use of this data.

“We’ve been tracking these

A new report shows one in four California children lives in poverty, although the state has made huge gains in getting more kids insured. (Latino Outdoors) measures for more than 25 years because we believe in the importance of really getting a clear, unbiased measure of child well-being over time,” Speer explains. “We want folks to use this information to

make good decisions so that we can maintain the gains that we’ve been able to achieve.”

The report also found that parts of California are still struggling to recover from the recession, ranking

46th in economic well-being for kids. Almost two million, or one in four California children, lives in poverty.

NM Ranks 49th in Nation for Children’s Well-Being O U R MISSION:

By Desert Star Staff ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. – New Mexico is second to last among states in rankings for children’s wellbeing just out today.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation compiles 16 indicators of how kids and families are doing in terms of the economy, education, health and community conditions in its 2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

While New Mexico gets low rankings for its lack of economic and educational progress, there are some bright spots in the report, according to New Mexico Voices for Children Executive Director James Jimenez. He notes the state’s ranking rose from 44th to 37th for children’s health.

“We have some terrific partners that we work with here in New Mexico, and the Legislature has done a decent job trying to increase funding for some of these programs,” Jimenez says. “We’re not nearly where we need to be, but we have made some progress.”

A bipartisan 2016 Legislature included more funding for Medicaid programs, among others, but they were vetoed by Gov. Susana

Martinez in her efforts to prevent tax increases. The state has yet to see the economic recovery that many others have enjoyed since the Recession.

The Casey Foundation report confirms the sluggish New Mexico economy, dropping its ranking from 20th to 27th for the number of families burdened by spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

Child poverty showed almost no change, coming in at 49th, up only one position from last place, last year.

Jimenez points to one area that could affect all others: early childhood efforts.

“Probably the most important thing that we could do is really invest in our early childhood education and care programs, things like pre-kindergarten to home visiting,” he says. “All the programs that really help families position children to be able to thrive once they get to our education system. “ Only Mississippi ranked lower than New Mexico in child well-being, according to the report.

The number one position went to New Hampshire.

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