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Story and Photos by Pat Krause William “Bijou” Perez

was honored with the 396th Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on June 9th. The star was placed in front of George’s Alibi George and Paris Kessinger from the Restaurant. Close to 200 people witnessed the Star Dedication. Bijou was announced as the oldest Drag Queen to be honored with a Star in Palm Springs. Bijou is a humanitarian, entertainer and is a local resident of our Desert since moving here in 1990.

Bijou has become what is called a Living Legend and Palm Springs Royalty. His persona as a Female Impersonator and Entertainer

is well-known in the Desert. Bijou has used his talents to raise money for his favorite charitable causes. His performances of live singing have raised a lot of money for AIDs charities, Animal-related causes and even children with Toys for Tots. He has been responsible for raising over 5 million dollars for these many charities.

Bijou arrived for his Star in a blonde wig and long flowing blue and green dress. He adorned his ensemble with a large diamond necklace and long diamond earrings. Many of his friends and fans came dressed as drag queens in his honor.

The massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida has left 50 dead including the shooter, and 53 injured, topping a long and sad list of fatal mass shootings in American history.

Virginia Tech, 2007: 32 dead: On April 16, 2007, 32 people, including 27 students, were gunned down in a massacre at the Virginia Tech

campus at Blacksburg, Virginia.Seung-Hui Cho, the

23-year-old shooter who committed suicide, sent a video to the media in which he said that the attack was retaliation against rich classmates who bullied him.

Sandy Hook, 2012: 27 dead: On December 14, 2012, a gunman made his way into

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and opened fire on the pupils. Adam Lanza killed 20 first graders and six staff members before taking his own life.

Before going on the rampage, the 20-year-old attacker, who was established have had easy access to guns despite extreme mental

health issues, murdered his mother at their home.

Luby’s, 1991: 23 dead: On October 16, 1991, George Hennard deliberately crashed his pickup into a packed Luby’s Cafeteria in in Killeen, Texas and opened fire on the visitors indiscriminately.

Twenty-three people died and 27 were wounded in the

attack, carried out the by the 35-year-old man, described by those who knew him as a racist and homophobe.

McDonald’s Massacre, 1984: 21 dead: On July 18, 1984, 21 customers and staff were shot dead at a McDonald’s restaurant

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By Anthony Grant What’s more exotic than

Greece, not as far off as the Middle East and the original home of both Aphrodite and a cheese that refuses to melt? If you guessed Cyprus, you’re right—and from mythology to gastronomy with lots more in between, this island nation is one of the most mesmerizing anywhere. Its location in the easternmost corner of the Mediterranean Sea has made it coveted by empires ancient and more recent too: Phoenicians, Achaean Greeks,

Romans, Alexander the Great, Venetians, the British and more have at one time or another sunk their teeth into this beguiling island treat.

And frankly, who could blame them? Yes, I know that in antiquity love, pilgrims came from all parts to worship aphrodite, who arrived here naked in a seashell, and that Cyprus was a stepping stone to the Holy Land during the Crusade. I also know that the feeling of centuries of history landing smack in the middle of your salad dish is

one of the pure delights. This happened one recent, sultry night on the terrace of the Karatello Tavern in the bustling Cypriot town of Limassol, the island’s main port.

There I was, in the dark shadow of the castle built by Guy de Lusignan in 1193 and the place where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre, the Cleopatra of her time (and oh; Cleopatra passed through Cyprus too, Egypt not being too far away, but that’s another story), when the plate arrived and on it was the Karatello Salad featuring fried halloumi (a delectable sheep’s cheese unique to the island), green salad

leaves, orchard tomatoes and pomegranate seeds in a carob syrup vinaigrette. These are foods of the Bible, all-organic and did I mention that Cyprus is where St. Paul succeeded in converting the Roman Proconsul Sergius Paulus to Christianity? In any event, when faced with food as divine as this, the religious and culinary blissfully, if fleetingly converge.

In Pafos you can explore the 4th century A.D. Roman mosaics of the House of Aion, the jewel of an Archaeological Park, which would be a reason alone to put off that planned trip to Mykonos and come here instead (did I just say that? Yes, I did.) There are too many

evocative traces of antiquity in Cyprus for me to list in this space, so instead I will shift to a somewhat more sybaritic topic: your best hotel bets. One straddles aforementioned boardwalk and ranks as one of the best resorts in the Mediterranean: called Almyra, it’s a family-owned property that features a range of room styles, most of which face the sea and all of which exude a breezy, light-drenched charm that would make them the envy of many a Malibu mansion. I recommend booking one of the Kyma Suites. Kyma is the Greek word for wave—you’ll see what I mean.

Cyprus: The world in one island

Guests at the Star dedication sat in chairs on the side walk

and other took seats in the restaurant to watch in the coolness of the inside shade. There were several speakers,

and Bijou was given a plaque and smaller star for his home. Bijou thanked everyone for coming to be a part of this Star dedication.

Ever the entertainer, Bijou posed by his Star for the photos by nearly laying down on the Star in a fashionable pose. Bijou is a man of many talents. He was recognized for his sense of fashion at an early age. He used his talents in Fashion and on Stage as an entertainer in the Theatre, both behind the stage and on stage as a star in many plays. He worked as a fashion designer for many years for Saks in New York.

By Desert Star StaffProof that the best show

in Las Vegas doesn’t have to cost a dime came in the form of the spectacular demolition of a 26-story tower from the legendary Riviera Hotel and Casino.

Made famous by its mob connections and headliners such as Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand, the Monaco

Tower’s destruction was witnessed from a number of “viewing parties” and parking garage rooftops, as well as broadcast and streamed live.

The neighboring Barrymore Hotel hosted a nostalgic crowd as it bid farewell to the strip’s first high-rise casino.

While the tower destroyed in “the wee, small hours” of Tuesday morning was built

in 1987, the Riviera originally opened in 1955 by none other than Liberace and appeared in several films like Casino and the original Ocean’s 11.

At a time when the mob controlled the casinos of Vegas, the Riviera “always was the Chicago outfit’s crown jewel in the desert,” Geoff Schumacher from the Mob Museum in Vegas told ABC.

In the ’60s, the casino was licensed to Ross Miller, a Chicago bookmaker closely associated with the Outfit. His son Robert would become governor of Nevada in 1989.

Federal crackdowns on organized crime supposedly cleared the syndicates from Vegas in the ’70s and ’80s, opening the door to so-called “gaming” corporations

and right-wing billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, who plan to use the site to expand the city’s convention center, now own the Riviera, which closed in May 2015.

A second implosion in August will see the end of the Monte Carlo Tower.

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The 396th PS Star for William “Bijou” Perez

Famed Riviera Casino in Vegas puts on epic show

Seated are: Hank Gabel, Bijou and Nicky Clampoli. Photo by Pat Krause

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By Janice GoughThe concept

of increased longevity brings many new considerations for life

planning and its implications are far-reaching.

Evidence-based studies indicate that longevity is based on two major factors, genetics and lifestyle choices. Human lifespan can be related to genetics, with the rest due to individual behaviors and environmental factors, which can be modified. Some argue that molecular nanotechnology will greatly extend human life spans. The present male life expectancy in the United

States averages 74 for males and 80 for females. In developed countries, the number of centenarians is increasing at approximately 5.5% per year. People are living about 30 years longer on average than they did a century ago. A child born today could have a life expectancy of 130. Over the next 20 years, the number of Americans 65 and older is expected to increase by more than 50%.

The impact of longer lives effects aspects of retirement living including health, home, family, giving, leisure, work and finances.

Stanford Center on Longevity and Allianz Life conducted an online survey of 3,000 adults in March 2016 to explore the topic of longevity and how it is leading people to consider alternative life path possibilities. Respondents were divided evenly among baby boomers (ages 52-70), Gen Xers (ages 37-51) and millennials (ages 20-36).

Younger generations were looking to try more gutsy things and desired to save for shorter-term goals. When asked to design their ideal longer life, nearly half of those surveyed said they would prefer a nontraditional model that is unique to their interests. Their considerations involved trying different things in no established order, which including where they might work, taking career breaks, going back to school, and volunteering. What do these

added years mean for financial planning? The gift of time could alter the traditional school-work-marriage-kids-retirement timeline.

The Allianz “Gift of Time” report found that people are generally very positive about the possibilities that may come with longer lives, but that process of self-reflection identified many regrets about chances not taken and dreams not realized. While more than half surveyed respondents said they would travel more extensively or live in a different place, and one third noted they would take more risks in life. Although baby boomers

who are in or near retirement may stick to more traditional timetables, younger people may be more inclined to travel now and settle down later. These new generations may want different things than previous generations.

Longer life spans create multiple goals beyond retirement. More than 90% of the respondents agreed that with an extra 30 years, it is not enough to just put aside money for retirement. People would need a more specific plan that falls outside the confines of traditional financial planning. Many people understand that a new paradigm is needed

to think about, plan for and fund a longer life. By taking short- and mid-term goals into consideration while saving for retirement, people will have more freedom to try different things, pursue their passions and explore alternative life plans.

Janice Gough, Financial & Life Path Planner, is located in Palm Springs. You may reach her via email:Janice@goughinsurance.com or via phone (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 342-7744. Call for our Complimentary analysis!

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Longevity may alter Financial and Life-Path Planning

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Mr. Richardson:

The subdivision of

single family homes where I live was built [about 20 years ago]. There may have been an HOA at that time, but by the time I bought my home several years later, one did not exist. At this point, nobody who was around then remembers what happened to the HOA. Some homeowners have been making inappropriate additions, neglecting their landscaping, and doing other things that lower our property values. Is there any way to resurrect an HOA? Or is there some better option?

B.C., Chula Vista

Dear B.C.:For an association to

qualify under the Davis-Stirling Act as a “Common Interest Development” there must be a recorded declaration of covenants. Check your title policy - do you see “Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions” mentioned? If

nobody has copies of the CC&Rs, they can be retrieved from the County Recorder (often through the help of your friendly local title company). If your title insurance does not reference CC&Rs, perhaps it never was a CID. If there is a CID, perhaps the homeowners can resurrect it and start doing things properly - benefitting all owners. The CID association is the tool which helps people share land or even share a building, to everyone’s mutual benefit. Without the “HOA”, there is no structure.

Some small associations ignore their CID status, their governing documents, and the applicable legal requirements, handling everything informally- which works great until the first disagreement. Those associations then suffer with huge legal problems. Unfortunately, the CID Act becomes more complicated each year, and so far the Legislature has not seen fit to develop a simpler and scaled down Act for the smaller associations - associations which cannot afford lawyers to guide and train them.

Instead of ignoring the law

and documents, hire a good manager and count on them to know the documents and recognize the rare occasions when legal help is needed. It is unfair to expect volunteers to keep up on all the changes in the law, service providers, and management practices unless one does it regularly, as do the professional community managers.

Best, Kelly

Dear Kelly,I just joined my association

board. I am just learning the ways and just visited www.caionline.org. I am sure I will be using that website. My question is: How far in advance does a board normally receive board packets before a meeting. I just received a [400+] page packet Friday afternoon to meet at the next morning. When I mentioned this was preposterous to the rest of the board, not much was said. Is this normal?

Sincerely, B.H., Yorba Linda

Dear B. H.: No that is not normal, and

yes, that was preposterous. As directors you are expected

to review the information given to you by management and be ready at the start of the board meeting to deliberate and make decisions based upon that information. In that short turnaround, nobody could reasonably be expected to have reviewed the information - so how can the board prove it followed the Business Judgment Rule?

Get that squared away soon - Board packets should be distributed 3 or 4 days before the meeting, soon after posting the agenda. Anything less than two days ahead is unfair to the volunteer community leaders.

Thanks, Kelly

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

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By Desert Star StaffPALM SPRINGS –The

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) will hold its inaugural Installation and Business Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. At the event, The Chamber will honor significant business achievements across the valley and bestow its prestigious GCV Lifetime Achievement Award. It will also recognize incoming and outgoing members of the regional and local board of directors and unveil its new official logo. Tickets for the event are $59 per person or $450 for a table of 8 and sponsor tables are available for $550. To attend, call Diana Soto at 760-347-0676 or email her at diana@indiochamber.org.

The newly created Regional Chamber was formed in cooperation with the Coachella, La Quinta, and Indio Chambers, along

with the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. This new chamber will deliver services and benefits to its members on a scope not seen before in the Coachella Valley. It was conceived to provide maximum coordinated chamber member benefits within traditional chamber dues ranges. The organization will enhance and significantly improve the way businesses interact with each other and the community in the entire Coachella Valley.

At the event, the GCVCC will honor several very deserving businesses and individuals from across the valley. Awards to be bestowed include the Leadership Award, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Chairman’s Award, Nonprofit of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Honorary Host for the evening (and recipient of the President’s Achievement Award) is Lincoln

A. Castellanos. A graduate of Indio High School and recipient of an Indio Chamber of Commerce scholarship award, Castellanos attended UCLA’s prestigious School of Theater, Film, & Television. He has appeared on ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat, CBS’s Code Black, and in his most recent role on AMC’s Fear The Walking Dead.

“We are thrilled to be able to formally recognize and thank all of the current board members of the Indio, Coachella, and La Quinta Chambers of Commerce who had the vision and commitment to make the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce a reality,” said Jason Schneider, Chairman of the Board for the GCVCC of Osborne Rincon CPAs. “This event also provides an excellent opportunity for the community to see the incredible group of talented men and women we have amassed on the GCVCC board and in our offices.”

A full list of the

Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and event sponsors follows. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio, CA 92203.

Longtime Indio Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Joshua Bonner has been selected to lead The Chamber. The process of electing a Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 business year has been completed. These are the newly elected representatives:

Executive Committee· Chairman of the Board: Jason Schneider, Osborne Rincon CPAs· Chair-Elect: Ernesto Rosales, Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries· Immediate Past-Chair: Paul MacKey, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians/Fantasy Springs Resort Casino· Vice Chair: Jill Tremblay, Best Best & Krieger

· Treasurer: Dr. Frank Curry, Desert Urgent Care· Secretary: Carmen Contreras, State Farm Insurance

Board of Directors· Chris Bennett, ServPro of Indian Wells & Palm Springs· Ezekiel Bonillas, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians/Spotlight 29 Casino· Dede Callanan, North American Title Company· Barbara Chodos, Desert Sun· Rudy Gutierrez, Personal Services@Work· Anna Harris, Daniel Harris Farmers Insurance Agency· Jeff Levine, Lamar Advertising Company· Nicole Lucas, Cord Media· Toni Merrihew, Chandi Group USA· David Nola, Alpha Media· Rich Ramhoff, Desert Regional Medical Center· Patrick Swarthout, Bella Cristia Bed & Breakfast· Debbie Wales, JFK Memorial Hospital· Mike Williams, Capitis Real Estate

By Carlos Herrera,DESERT HOT SPRINGS,

Ca. - After nearly six years of debate, Walmart is officially coming to Desert Hot Springs. The city council voted to approve the retail giant’s plan to build at an empty lot on Palm Drive and Camino Aventura.

The approval comes after Walmart circulated a petition on it’s proposed store in early March. The retail giant surpassed the minimum number of signatures needed. Since Walmart circulated the petition, the council had the option to either accept the plan as it is or put the initiative to voters at an election in November. The council decided to accept the plan as it is, and

approve the plan. “There’s no doubt about the good things Walmart will bring to our city,” Desert Hot Springs Mayor Scott Matas said.

Those who oppose the plan, argue small businesses will suffer. According Mayor Matas, the addition of Walmart brings more good news than bad, as it is expected to bring in half a million dollars in tax revenue. “Walmart generally goes against city business plans across the nation, but it suits the needs of our city,” Matas said.

Despite some opposition, the new Walmart may be up and running as soon as next summer. Source KMIR

By Desert Star StaffPALM SPRINGS– Kids

Night Out, the popular summer-long party for young guests at Las Casuelas Terraza, enters its 12th year starting on June 15th and continues weekly on Wednesday nights through the end of August. This special night at everyone’s favorite award-winning Mexican restaurant features free soft drinks with a meal purchase, balloons, prizes and entertainment for kids 12 years and under. This year, Las Casuelas Terraza will also have a weekly drawing for tickets to the Palm Springs Power baseball games and

the Wet ‘n’ Wild waterpark. And for everyone else, Las Casuelas Terraza is known for its authentic Mexican dishes, the Tequila Hall of Fame and live music and dancing nightly.

“Kids Night Out is a fun weekly event for local families and for visitors and is now in its 12th year,” says Patrick Service, Las Casuelas Terraza general manager. “We have entertainment for everyone and a delicious menu to enjoy!”

All kids coming to “Kids Night Out” can also register for a grand prize drawing in August which is a backpack loaded up with notebooks, binders, folders, pens,

pencils, colored markers and an array of school supplies and is valued at over $100.

Las Casuelas Terraza is a downtown Palm Springs landmark with its two outdoor patios, high arched ceilings and world-class Mexican food and remains one of the most popular destinations in the Coachella Valley with its palapa bar, live music and dancing under the desert stars, nightly. Las Casuelas Terraza is located at 222 South Palm Canyon Drive. Call 760-325-2794. Or visit the restaurant on line at www.lascasuelas.com.

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CV Chamber of Commerce to hold inaugural installation and business awards dinner

Las Casuelas Terraza Celebrates 12th Annual “Kids Night Out”

Desert Hot Springs City Council Approves Walmart

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Oregon Among Top 10 Best State Economies

Day Symbolizes Pay Gap Between Moms and Dads

By Kitty AlvaradoSANTA MONICA, Ca. - “I

am pretty good at arithmetic and I know the fight in front of us is a very, very steep fight,” said Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Bernie Sanders to a room full of supporters in Santa Monica, despite suffering major losses in California and most of Tuesday’s primary elections.

Sanders vowed to fight on, “We will continue to fight for every vote and every delegate we can get!”

His supporters welcome the battle.

Political analyst Hank Plante says this is all part of the process, “Bernie Sanders is going through the seven stages of grief right now

including denial and he will get to acceptance. Remember eight years ago Hillary Clinton lost but it took her eight days before she endorsed Obama, it takes a while for this news to sink in not just for you but for your staff members and for your followers.”

Despite Hillary Clinton’s historic win, she knows her path forward includes convincing Sanders supporters to join her cause.

“I want to congratulate Senator Sanders for the extraordinary campaign he has run,” said Clinton after she declared the party’s nomination victory at her campaign headquarters in Brooklyn.

Some of Sanders’ supporters say the fight

now is more about making sure his ideas are part of the Democratic platform.

“I want him to keep fighting and keep pushing for our progressive agenda to help move this country forward,” says Palm Springs resident David Weiner.

And they still dream of his name being on the ticket.

“I would be open to a Sanders / Hillary ticket and if it’s a Hillary / Sanders ticket I would be okay with that as well,” says Weiner.

And Sanders drives that hope by remaining defiant.

“Thank you all the struggle continues,” shouted Sanders over a cheering crowd. Source KMIR

Sanders Vows to Fight On After California Defeat

By Desert Star StaffSEATTLE – Just a week

and a day after Mothers’ Day, comes Mothers’ Equal Pay Day, a date that marks how far into 2016 a mom typically has to work to make up for last year’s difference in income between moms and dads.

The observance today is based on a National Women’s Law Center study that shows mothers make 73 cents for every dollar fathers make.

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, head of the organization Moms Rising, says another study, from Stanford University, illustrates how mothers are discriminated against when it comes to hiring and pay.

“Moms are 80 percent less likely to be hired than non-moms for the same job,” she points out. “And in fact they’re

also – for highly paid jobs – offered $11,000 lower starting salaries. Dads on the other hand are offered $6,000 more.”

In Washington state, mothers make less than 69 cents for every dollar fathers make. Annually, the gap amounts to $19,000 less for Washington mothers.

Rowe-Finkbeiner says U.S. lawmakers should update the Paycheck Fairness Act so that wages in companies are more transparent and patterns of inequality can be identified.

“When we’re talking about discrimination against moms, we’re talking about a lot about subconscious, implicit bias,” Rowe-Finkbeiner states. “There isn’t a committee of people saying, ‘Let’s pay moms less.’ It’s a lot of subconscious, small decisions

that significantly add up over time in a really big way.”

Rowe-Finkbeiner says paid family leave, affordable child care, and easy access to health care can also help lower the wage gap.

As head of Moms Rising, Rowe-Finkbeiner hears many stories from working mothers. In one case, a woman came to a sad realization when she looked around and found most of her co-workers were women.

“She walked up and she asked the director, ‘Why are there so many women here?’” Rowe-Finkbeiner relates. “And he said, ‘Because I can pay them less.’ And then she wrote in and said the part that’s heartbreaking, which is ‘I hadn’t yet learned I was less valuable than a man.’”

By Desert Star StaffPORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon

is inching its way toward the top of state economies, and

could be a star in the future.The survey website

WalletHub ranked Oregon’s economy 10th

best in the country.Jill Gonzalez, an analyst

for WalletHub, says the state government’s handling of

the budget is one of the most admirable facets of Oregon’s economy and a good sign overall.

“When we’re looking at the state government surplus, one of the highest in the country at over $1.50 per capita,” she says. “Most states would love to be over a dollar surplus. Many of them actually have a deficit. So Oregon has a lot of things going for its own economy.”

WalletHub measured three criteria in determining states’ rankings: economic activity, economic health, and innovation potential.

Oregonians’ rise in personal income, as well as being home to prosperous companies such as Nike, placed Oregon in the top 10 for both economic activity and health.

One of the strongest metrics of Oregon’s economy was its large increase in payrolls.

With the recent passage of increased minimum-wage legislation, Gonzalez says the state can expect those numbers to continue trending upwards.

“Oregon already is really leading the way, for it had the fourth highest payroll change when we compared 2015 to 2014, at that 3.5 percent mark,” says Gonzalez. “So after passing that bill, we would probably see that increase even more.”

Although Oregon’s economy showed many good signs, it was outpaced by its two West Coast neighbors. Washington and California ranked, respectively, two and three.

Utah came in on top. Other studies have been kinder to Oregon.

Earlier this year, a Bloomberg study said Oregon had the nation’s best-performing economy.

The shoe company Nike is headquartered in Oregon. (TonyTheTiger/Wikimedia Commons)

Mothers make less than 69 cents for every dollar fathers make in Wash-ington state. (MomsRising.org)

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By Desert Star StaffSACRAMENTO, Calif.

- Starting today, medical aid in dying, also known as assisted suicide, becomes legal in California. Mentally

competent, terminally ill patients are able to seek a prescription from their doctor that allows them to die peacefully in their sleep.

Elizabeth Wallner, a single

mom from Sacramento with stage four colon cancer, said just having the prescription is a relief, whether she ends up using it or not.

“Death itself doesn’t

really scare me,” she said. “What scares me the most is dying slowly and painfully and traumatizing my beloved son, Nathaniel, my parents and siblings and the other people in my life, whom I love.”

End-of-life advocates expect 1,500 Californians to ask their doctor for the prescription right away and another 34,000 patients a year to inquire about the process.

Matt Whitaker, California state director, of the nonprofit group Compassion and Choices, said patients in California no longer have to move to another state to pursue this option.

“Feel empowered to begin these conversations with your physician now,” he said. “Feel empowered to talk about your wishes around your end-of-life process. Take control of your care.”

The majority of non-

religiously affiliated hospitals are allowing their physicians to participate, including systems run by local counties, Kaiser, Sutter, and the University of California.

Dr. Catherine Sonquist Forest MD, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Family Medicine and Medical Director of Stanford Health Care-Los Altos said physicians need to assess their patients’ mental health, prior treatment, and terminal diagnosis.

“Helping guide our patients through their terminal illness and end-of-life care must be done with caring and skill,” she said.

California becomes the fifth state to authorize medical aid in dying, after Oregon, Washington Montana and Vermont.

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Medical Aid in Dying Becomes Legal in California Today

By Desert Star WeeklyCHEYENNE, Wyo. –

Carbon pollution from power plants would increase across the West if a proposal to merge California’s energy market with PacifiCorp goes forward, according to a new study by the California Independent System Operator.

Shane Levy, senior press secretary for the Sierra Club, says the move would result in an increase in the use of older coal-fired power plants that have higher greenhouse gas emissions.

“A production modeling was released that shows

this proposed merger would result in more carbon emissions, more carbon pollution and more coal pollution in air and water across the West,” she states.

Operators say coordinating energy grids is key to keeping costs down, enhancing reliability and helping states meet clean energy requirements.

According to a Casper Star-Tribune report, Wyoming legislators and Gov. Matt Mead worry the plan could allow California to import its policies of getting at least 50 percent of its electricity from

clean sources by 2030.An initial feasibility

study found merging western grids could save customers almost $9 billion over the next 20 years.

Levy says the new report underscores why details matter in how regional markets are designed.

“A proposed merger could, in turn, prolong the life of some of the dirtiest plants in the

West,” he maintains. “So, yes, there are potential benefits, but we need to make sure that a market is developed in such a way that ensures that carbon emissions continue to decline.”

Levy says fast-tracking the merger could provide a lifeline for Pacificorp’s coal-fired power plants, which make up 60 percent of its energy production.

“We should really look

at this as an opportunity to accelerate a just transition that doesn’t leave workers behind, that supports communities, but at the same time isn’t locking these different states and communities into a future that continues to be so dependent on coal-fired power plants,” he says.

A final report on the proposed merger is expected to be released later this month.

By Desert Star WeeklyPalm Springs, CA – We

are all stunned and shocked by the news of the mass shooting at Pulse, a popular LGBT bar in Orlando, Florida. This devastating, senseless act of violence that claimed the lives of at least 50 LGBT people and injured more than 50 others is heartbreaking.

“Tragedies like this have a profound impact,” says Dr. Gover, Director of The Mental Health Clinic at The LGBT Community Center of the Desert. “My heart goes out to everyone in Orlando. I’m also very concerned about the associative trauma to LGBT people locally upon hearing this news. I want to encourage members of our community to take care of your own mental

health; you may not be close to Orlando but don’t underestimate the toll events like this take on our lives. As we collectively mourn this tragic event let us also take care of ourselves,” concludes Dr. Gover. “If you need us, we’re here to help.”

The Mental Health Clinic @ The Center is open Monday to Fridays, 9am-5pm. and has therapists onsite offering individual and couples therapy for the community, including grief counseling. For those interested in accessing mental health services, call 707-416-7899 or go to www.thecenterps.org to schedule an intake assessment appointment. A free bereavement group is also offered on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00pm, and everyone needing support is welcome to attend.

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The Orlando nightclub gunman, 29-year-old US citizen Omar Mateen, who voiced his allegiance to Islamic State, was able to legally purchase an entire arsenal of guns and perpetrate the massacre despite several FBI interrogations over alleged links to terror suspects.

ISIS-inspired attackFollowing the deadly

shooting spree in Orlando, Florida, local FBI chief Ron Hopper acknowledged that New York-born US citizen Mateen had professed his Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) allegiance during a 911 call he made from the nightclub at the time of the attack.

The IS propaganda machine was also quick to claim responsibility for the mass shooting by distributing a message via Amaq News that the atrocity was “carried out by an Islamic State fighter.”

However, the IS claim may be nothing more than a propaganda move to capitalize on a massacre perpetrated by a lone-wolf attacker who could have had no direct links to the terror group, security experts told RT.

The suspect’s former wife described him as abusive and emotionally and mentally unstable, and said that her family had to “rescue” her from her ex-husband during their divorce. Meanwhile his former coworker noted that Omar Mateen frequently “talked about killing people” and made racist and homophobic comments, but the company refused to act because it did not want to be accused of Islamophobia.

Gunman long known to FBIWhile confirming that

Mateen had not been under active investigation at the time of the deadly Sunday assault, Hopper revealed that the 29-year old, who was brought up by a family of first-generation Afghan immigrants, had been on the FBI’s radar for years.

In 2014, Mateen was interviewed by FBI agents over

his alleged contacts with Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha, likely the first ISIS-inspired American suicide bomber in Syria. Mateen had allegedly visited the same Mosque as Abu-Salha, but the federal agents determined that the 29-year-old’s contact with the jihadist was “minimal.” The case was then closed, Hopper said.

A year earlier, the FBI interviewed Mateen twice about “inflammatory comments” the suspect allegedly made to a co-worker about possible ties to international terrorism. Unable to “verify” the comments, the FBI was forced to close the case, Hopper said, adding that in both cases the gunman cooperated with investigators.

Guns purchased legallyBecause the suspect

had been cleared after being interviewed by the FBI, it allowed him to legally obtain a Glock handgun and an AR-15 rifle. Following the deadly shooting a Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives said that Mateen purchased the guns he used in the assault in Florida within the “last few days.’”

The attacker had worked for the world’s largest security services firm G4S since 2007 and carried a gun as part of his duties, the company said, adding that the company has been trying to ascertain whether any guns used in the attack were related to Mateen’s work.

Florida law requires a mandatory three-day waiting period for handgun purchases, but no permit, registration or licensing is needed to buy or own rifles, shotguns or handguns. Condemning the horrific attack, US President Barack Obama said that the tragedy is a reminder “of how easy it is for someone to get their hands on” a weapon.

Deadliest mass shooting in US history

With at least 49 killed and 53 injured, the Orlando massacre has become “the

most deadly shooting in American history,” according to Obama. The US president called the shooting an “act of terror and an act of hate,” conducted by an individual “filled with hatred.”

Initially police announced that 50 people had been killed, apparently mistakenly counting Mateen as a victim.

The second deadliest US shooting spree was the Virginia Tech assault of April 2007. An outburst of gunfire at a Virginia Tech dormitory followed two hours later by a string of attacks at a classroom building, killed 32 students, faculty and staff and left 17 others injured.

The Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre closes the top three deadliest US shooting rampages. A total of 26 people, including 20 schoolchildren, were killed at the school on December 14, 2012. The shooter, Adam Lanza, 20, also killed his mother at their home.

Tragedy immediately politicized, reignites gun-control debate

As world leaders, from Washington to Moscow and Vatican, expressed their deepest condolences over the tragic loss of life, US politicians rushed to capitalize on the tragedy for their political aims.

Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump initially took to Twitter to say he was “right” about the danger of radical Islam in America: “Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!”

“Because our leaders are weak, I said this was going to happen - and it is only going to get worse,” Trump said in a longer statement released on Sunday afternoon. “I am trying to save lives and prevent the next terrorist attack.”

“We can’t afford to be politically correct anymore,” added Trump, once again slamming Obama who “disgracefully refused to even

say the words Radical Islam.”Trump’s opponent,

Clinton called the shooting “an act of terror” that calls for more efforts to combat terrorism and introducing stricter gun controls.

For now, we can say for certain that we need to redouble our efforts to defend our country from threats at home and abroad. That means defeating international terror groups, working with allies and partners to go after them wherever they are, countering their attempts to recruit people here and everywhere, and hardening our defenses at home,” Clinton said in a statement on Sunday.

Responding to Trump’s attack, Clinton’s communication director Jennifer Palmieri wrote that, the Republic has offered “no real plans to keep our nation safe and no outreach to the Americans targeted, just insults and attacks.”

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders stayed out of the political bickering, just saying “our ... hopes go out to all those who were shot that they can recover.”

“Twenty-five years ago, I believed that in this country that we should not be selling automatic weapons which are designed to kill people,” Sanders said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” early Sunday. “We have got to do everything that we can on top of that to make sure that guns do not fall into the hands of those who should not have them: criminals, people who are mentally ill. So that struggle continues.”

For his part, the Libertarian party’s presidential nominee Gary Johnson called the Orlando shooting “both cowardly and infuriating” as he warned against politicizing the slaughter: “We must allow the authorities to do their jobs, understand how this attack came about, and then respond accordingly. It is not a time to either politicize or jump to conclusions.”

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Facts behind deadliest US mass shooting in Orlando

in San Ysidro, California, while 19 were injured.

The attacker, 41-year-old unemployed James Oliver Huberty, was shot by police a sniper from the root of a nearby building.

Texas tower sniper, 1966: 16 dead: Former US Marine Charles Joseph Whitman shot 49 people, 16 of them fatally, from the tower observation deck at the University of Texas in Austin on August 1, 1966.

The 25-year-old student also killed his mother and wife prior to going on the killing spree. Whitman, who used complain about his mental

health before the incident and had a tumor in his brain, was shot dead by the police.

San Bernardino, 2015: 14 dead

On December 2, 2015, 14 people lost their lives and 22 were wounded in a massacre at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.

The US-born Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Pakistani national Tashfeen Malik, a Muslim couple who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State terror group, carried out the killings.

Oklahoma postal rampage, 1986: 14 dead

On August 20, 1986, postman Patrick Henry Sherill brought a gun to work and killed 14 of his colleagues in Edmond, Oklahoma.

The attacker, who ended

his own life with a shot to the head, was on the verge of being fired after being given a poor performance review by his supervisors.

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By Desert Star StaffSandscapes sculptors to

build sand sculpture over three days leading up to the event

PALM SPRINGS,– Spa Resort Casino will display a finished Sandscapes sand sculpture, which will be three days in the making, at Sandsational Summer, an outdoor festival with delicious food, drink, and live entertainment on July 2, 2016, at the corner of N. Indian Canyon and E. Andreas Road.

On July 2, the world just steps outside the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs will be transformed into a beachside paradise from 1-6 p.m. with food vendors, bar service, a live band, kid friendly attractions, shaded spots with misters, and the debut of a spectacular Sandscapes sculpture sure to inspire awe that will take three days to build.

Champion sculptors from Sandscapes will be at work building a large sand sculpture outside Spa Resort Casino during the three days leading up to the Sandsational Summer event. Based in California, Sandscapes creates eye-

catching thrills for festival goers the world over and holds 12 separate World Sand Sculpting Championship titles. Their intricate work will gradually reveal itself over the course of three days in the lead up to Sandsational Summer on July 2. The finished Sandscapes sculpture will be on display during the event.

The outdoor fun at Sandsational Summer will culminate in a sandcastle competition during the event that will feature local businesses competing against one another for the grand prize of a $500 cash donation to the charity of their choice.

“Make this summer ‘Sandsational’ by enjoying a ‘day at the beach’ right here in downtown Palm Springs,” Spa Resort Casino Assistant General Manager Kari Stout-Smith said. “Join us as we kick off the Independence Day celebration a little early with some cool summer fun and cheer on your favorite businesses who will be out there working hard in support of their favorite charity to wow you with their

sandcastle-building talents.”General admission to the

Sandsational Summer event on July 2 is $10; $5 for kids 12 and under. Tickets are available for purchase on the Spa Resort Casino website at www.sparesortcasino.com or in person at the Paradise Rewards Club.

Information:Date: July 2, 2016Time: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Event area: Food

vendors and bar service will provide items for sale.

Where: Spa Resort Casino’s South Plaza Lot at the corner of N. Indian Canyon and E. Andreas Road

Tickets: General admission $10; $5 for kids 12 and under; available at www.sparesortcasino.com or in person at the Paradise Rewards Club.

Parking: Parking is available at Spa Resort Casino and the surrounding area.

You will now feel there is more than enough inner strength and energy to meet all the expectations and demands of work and the world, both self imposed and from others. You will bring beauty and balance, prosperity and connectivity to your work. Also, detail, order and organization. These you will teach and then ask of others as well. Careful. Be patient.

It’s time to tend to yourself now. To spend time where you live in order to order and organize both inner and outer realities. It’s been a long long time (years?) since you’ve been able to assess needs in your personal life. Since you’re been focused outwardly, saving the world, things as home are quite in need. Seeking assistance is practical. For there is much work to do. Afterward there may be a move.

Consider your needs for a while. Allow yourself to think of all the things you need in all aspects of your life. Consider the state of your home and family, your relationships and money, your communication and sense of well-being. Are all these as they should be? Do you offer comfort, calmness and ease to others? Do this life assessment, observing quietly over time? Allow

emotions to be acknowledged should they appear.

It’s good for you to seek, ask for and assess the truth, available to you from your feelings and senses. Then it is good to share with people what you feel about everything, and why. When we speak the truth about something, sincerity and integrity enter every relationship and interaction. When speaking the truth, be neutral, ask questions, be kind and courteous. Truth sets everyone free. You, too.

You are being very responsible. Your creative endeavors are being applied to daily life situations. Daily life is transformed. Is there something else or different you would like to be doing in your life allowing you to be out and about into the wilds, serving the animal (or bird or fish) kingdom, offering them food, shelter, medicine and comfort? Do you want to be elsewhere? However, you are here. Needed here.

You have new vital energy. You’re active, self-confident, happy, purposeful and enthusiastic (filled with God). You’re so busy, there’s no time for relaxation. When you’re not working night and day, counting your blessings, notice how

you’ve expanded into a new sense of self confidence. It’s been growing all along. Notice too past life gifts coming forth.

A spiritual essence (message) begins to stream into your daily life. It expands you and provides the gift of understanding. It is alleviating all judgments you may be carrying since childhood. Those judgments affect your present life and although you think you’re happy, the shadow of judgment is eventually projected upon those around you. Even in the best relationships. Forgiveness releases us in the same way truth does.

What expansion is occurring in your life? Does it feel like a revolution? What new direction is being taken along with the seeking of a new self-identity, new focus and activities? Everything’s changing for you. It’s not just your perception. Things you’ve sought eventually appears. Now all you have to do is begin to prepare without feeling overtaken, overwhelmed or dissolved. Remain poised at the center.

Remember to do your work with composure, inner poise, exhibiting no pressure toward self or others. You are being

watched (scrutinized) as to your ability to create Right Relations, balancing leadership, friendship, keeping the two separate with finesse, elegance, grace and skill. This is quite a job. You most likely already display all of this. Now more is called for.

Many days, weeks and months of work reach a summit. If you look back on the autumn of last year, something began. Now it has reached a point of manifestation, of being seen in the world. Perhaps this is you, who is presently always in a state of transformation and transfiguration. There are perhaps lots of thoughts concerning travel, going far away, experiencing new cultures, foods, people. Yes, go. There’s a place for you.

Tend to money carefully. Put money away for future needs. Always do this second, when money comes in. Tithe some of it first. This assures you a constant supply in terms of your life needs. When we give, more is returned. Humanity is yet to learn this. That the new materialism is the new Sharing Society. You could be leading humanity in this endeavor. You’ll say to others, “Don’t worry, be happy!”

You shift between pain and feeling wounded, grieving and being comforted. It’s such an interesting polarity. Both can be felt as extremes. However, you seek the way in between, q point of poise and you realize it’s a “razor’s edge.” Yes, it is. A crossroads is coming up. A decision, too. You need sensitive handling. Tend to yourself, your money and resources with great care. You reach out to family and bring everyone who is separated together.

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

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

ARIES

GEMINI

PISCES

HOROSCOPES JUNE 15 – 22, 2016ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

TAURUS

A sandsational summer is in store at Spa Resort Casino

An example of the extraordinary ability of the Sandscapes team who will have sculptors at work building a large sand sculpture outside Spa Resort Casino during the three days leading up to the Sandsational Summer festival taking place on July 2 in downtown Palm Springs. Photo courtesy of Sandscapes.

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“Hello; My Name Is Doris” stars two-time Academy award winner Sally Field in the title role. She won her first Oscar in 1979 for her performance in “Norma Rae” and garnered her second Academy Award in 1984 as the female lead in “Places in the Heart.” Now she will capture your heart and perhaps another Oscar nod for her touching portrayal as Doris, a quirky sixty- something woman who decides to take a chance on love with a much younger co-worker played by Max Greenfield. Their initial encounter is in the company elevator on his first day of work. She is instantly smitten when he acknowledges her presence with a smile and a few kind words. In fact, she is so overwhelmed by his attention that she secretly takes a pencil out of his backpack as

a reminder of their meeting.

Up until now, her life has been truly uneventful in the romance department. Instead of pursuing her own happiness, she has devotedly cared about her mother. Now her mother is gone, and she is adrift in the home they shared, which is filled to the brim with stuff. At this point, she is seeing a very caring therapist who is trying to help her adjust to being alone. She is also willing to help Doris clear the clutter, if and when she is ready to do so.

Things change in Doris’s world when her new co -worker John appears on the scene. She secretly likes him a lot and is emboldened to take a chance on love after a self-help guru gives an inspiring lecture at her company. After his talk, the charismatic

speaker and author chat with Doris, telling her that nothing is “Impossible.” When you want something, he advises Doris, never say “Impossible,” say, “I’m Possible.”

This witty, very compassionate late-in-life coming-of-age tale will have you rooting for Doris, who seems to be finding love in all the wrong places. Along with Field and Greenfield, the ensemble cast includes Beth Behrs (“2-Broke Girls”), Tyne Daly (“Cagney & Lacey”) as Doris’s good friend and co-worker, Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”), Stephen Root (Office Space), Elizabeth Reaser (Twilight franchise) and Natasha Lyonne (“Orange is the New Black”).

The film, directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Laura Terruso

and Michael Showalter, is rated R for language. The Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Extras include: Alternate Opening, Deleted & Extended Scenes and Filmmaker Commentary...

••••••••••••••“Risen,” starring Joseph

Fiennes, bears witness to the manhunt that changed the course of human history. This epic biblical story about the resurrection of Christ is told through the eyes of a non-believer, Clavius (Fiennes), a powerful Roman military Tribune and his aide Lucius (Tom Felton) who are tasked with solving what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) in the weeks following his crucifixion. Their findings should be silence the rumors that Christ is the risen Messiah. The Romans also want to prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. The film is rated PG-13 for biblical violence and some disturbing images. Blu-ray exclusives include deleted scenes as well as the feature “The Battle of the Zealots Deconstructed.” Other special features include: “The Mystery of the Resurrection: Making ‘Risen “ and “Creating A.D. Jerusalem.” There is also film commentary and a feature entitled “Script to Screen.”

••••••••••••••Emmy Award-Winning Viola

Davis stars in the seductive, thrilling TV drama “How to Get Away With Murder: Season Two” from the executive

producers of TVs “Gray’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.”

As the body count rises, Frank, Bonnie and the “Keating Five” dive into a docket of daunting new cases. But instead of answers, stunning developments will set the stage for a series of shocking secrets, bitter betrayals and gasp-worthy revelations that will prove beyond all reasonable doubts, that under the right circumstances, anyone can be a killer.

On June 21st, you can own all 15 episodes of this thrilling show. You will also be able to enjoy never-before-seen bonus features only available on DVD, including deleted scenes and Bloopers where you can check out some of the lighter moments of the show and see goof-ups that will make you laugh. Rated: TV-14.

In addition, Out on DVD: Check out acting legend Maggie Smith as, she portrays Miss Shepherd, a woman who parks her van in Alan Bennett’s driveway for 15 years. In “The Lady in the Van” what begins as a grudging favor becomes a relationship that will change both of their lives Based on a true story, this touching portrait is rated PG-13.

And don’t miss Disney’s delightful animated gem “Zootopia” about a determined little bunny and her resourceful foxie friend. This charmer is a paw-in for an animated Oscar nomination, and I am certain it will win.

E N T E RTA I N M E N T BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

What’s New on DVD: ‘Hello, My Name is Doris” and More

By Desert Star StaffLOS ANGELES, --

Kanye West – the 22-time Grammy Award winning, visionary multi-disciplinary artist who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has twice been named to Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world – today unveils details for THE SAINT PABLO TOUR. The North American tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will kick off on August 25 at Banker’s Life Arena in Indianapolis, IN. West will visit nearly 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Detroit, Washington DC, Miami and more.

For the first time, Kanye will bring to life songs from his seventh consecutive #1 album The Life Of Pablo, which made history as the first album to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart based on streaming only.

Kanye returns to North American arenas for the first time in three years. 2013’s historic Yeezus Tour saw jubilant, sold-out crowds and unprecedented acclaim. Reviewing the tour opener, the Seattle Times raved “A deific spectacle of a set…a two-hour rap-opera of a performance that was grandiose yet minimal, unsettling yet inspirational...There are very few modern artists with the kind of vision, ambition, and means to execute it as Kanye West right now…a distinct statement of his combined artistic ambition, penchant for excess, and desire to simply outdo every other entertainer out right now.” “Awe-inspiring,” said Rolling Stone. “Truly electrifying…The stage as imagined and executed by West was truly something to behold.”

“Brilliant,” raved the New York Post. “The Yeezus tour is more than just a concert.

It’s an extravaganza of music and theater…a combination which makes him the most fascinating musical figure of our time and makes this tour an unmissable spectacle.”

With Kanye’s history-making live performances continuing to innovate the concert experience and set new standards for the visual medium, THE SAINT PABLO TOUR is the most anticipated concert event of the year. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 18 at www.livenation.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 am through Friday, June 17 at 10:00 pm. Continuing its commitment to bring fans closer to their favorite artists, TIDAL members will have access to a special presale beginning on Thursday, June 16th at 10:00 am local time. Members can find details

for purchasing tickets by logging in to their TIDAL accounts via web browser, desktop app or mobile app.

Kanye West released his seventh solo album, The Life Of Pablo, to universal critical acclaim. The New York Times, on its front page, declared: “With flux embedded in its DNA, ‘Pablo’ is crisply alive, like water that’s still boiling even though the flame is off. Pay close attention to the multiple iterations and you hear an artist at work…It’s everything bared — process

as art.” Rolling Stone raved: “a complex, conflicted masterpiece.” “His devotion to the craft of album-making remains his greatest talent,” Pitchfork mused. “Albums are his legacy…His ability to package hundreds of stray threads into a whole that feels not just thrilling, but inevitable - at this, he is better than everyone.” And USA Today simply asked: “Is Kanye West the greatest artist of the 21st century?”

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Kanye West Announces The Saint Pablo Tour

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By Desert Star StaffSHANGHAI, -- Shanghai

Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney’s THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre. The premiere launched the Grand Opening festivities for the new resort, which officially opens on June 16. A red carpet entry to the new theatre welcomed celebrities, luminaries and Julie Taymor, the Tony-award winning director of the original Broadway production of THE LION KING.

One of the most popular and acclaimed musicals of all time, the Broadway hit THE LION KING is presented at the beautiful Walt Disney Grand Theatre, with all the memorable music, drama and grandeur that has entertained more than 85 million people around the world. This is the first time the full Broadway production will be presented at any Disney resort, and it opens to the public on June 16, 2016.

“We are very proud to

present the world premiere of the first-ever Mandarin production of Disney’s beloved classic, THE LION KING,” said Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “This historic performance brings the story to life for our guests in a way that is authentically Disney, distinctly Chinese and completely unique.”

Disneytown Guests Experience Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

The red-carpet occasion also saluted Disneytown—the resort’s international retail, dining and entertainment area—as well as two imaginatively designed hotels and Wishing Star Park. Following the grand opening of those areas, Shanghai Disneyland will open on Thursday, June 16.

Disneytown is home to the first Walt Disney Grand Theatre, the first World of Disney Store in Asia and approximately 50 dining and shopping locations. The 1,200-seat Walt Disney Grand Theatre, with

its separately ticketed shows, brings an authentic Broadway theatre experience to China.

The World of Disney Store is one of the most technologically advanced Disney retail experiences in the world, offering an extensive array of Disney merchandise and many items found exclusively at

Shanghai Disney Resort.Disneytown comprises

five distinctive areas: Marketplace, Lakeshore, Spice Alley, Broadway Boulevard and Broadway Plaza. Also open is Spoonful of Sugar, a confectionery boutique and show kitchen; LEGO, a hands-on retail experience and world’s largest LEGO store; Wolfgang Puck kitchen & bar, the celebrity chef’s latest contemporary restaurant; and Shanghai Min, the popular restaurant chain serving authentic Shanghainese cuisine.

Hotels of Shanghai Disney Resort and Wishing Star Park Welcome Guests

The hotels of Shanghai Disney Resort are now welcoming guests to the elegant Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and the imaginative Toy Story Hotel. With more than 1,200 guest rooms, the hotels extend the Disney experience for guests from day until night, with unique dining experiences, character encounters and magical amenities. Wishing Star Park is also open to the public with a serene walking path around the glittering lake, stunning landscape and recreational activities.

Shanghai Disney Resort is Vacation

Destination for EveryoneAs the first Disney resort

in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort is a magical family vacation destination filled with Disney storytelling and experiences designed especially for Chinese guests of all ages. The resort’s theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, features world-class attractions and live entertainment spectaculars across six themed lands: Adventure Isle, Gardens of Imagination, Mickey Avenue, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove and Fantasyland, with the Enchanted Storybook Castle. For a complete vacation experience, theme park guests may also stay at the resort hotels, and visit Disneytown and Wishing Star Park.

Incorporating unique characteristics that Chinese guests will recognize and appreciate, Shanghai Disney Resort offers a distinctive Disney experience that reflects the beauty and unique identity of today’s China—from entertainment with Chinese acrobats and traditional regional dining options, to the Shikumen architecture at Disneytown and Chinese Zodiac designs in Garden of the Twelve Friends. Visit: www.shanghaidisneyresort.com

Disney’s The Lion King in Mandarin

The cast of Disney’s THE LION KING honors Broadway director Julie Taymor during the Global Premiere of the first-ever production in Mandarin at the Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort. (PRNewsFoto/Walt Disney Parks and Resorts)

Global premiere in Mandarin at Disneytown at Shanghai Disneyland. THE LION KING is performed at the 1,200-seat Walt Disney Grand Theatre, outside of the gates of Shanghai Disneyland. This entertainment experience requires a separate ticket. (PRNewsFoto/Walt Disney Parks and Resorts)

Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Historic Three-Day Grand Opening with World Premiere.

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REDMOND, Wash., -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) on Monday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of

LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest and most valuable professional network and continues to build a strong and growing business. Over the past year, the company has launched a new version of its mobile app that has led to increased member engagement; enhanced the LinkedIn newsfeed to deliver better business insights; acquired a leading online learning platform called Lynda.com to enter a new market; and rolled out a new version

of its Recruiter product to its enterprise customers. These innovations have resulted in increased membership, engagement and financial results, specifically:• 19 percent growth year over year (YOY) to more than 433 million members worldwide• 9 percent growth YOY to more than 105 million unique visiting members per month• 49 percent growth YOY to 60 percent mobile usage• 34 percent growth YOY to more than 45 billion quarterly member page views• 101 percent growth YOY to more than 7 million active job listings

“The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals,” Nadella said. “Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.”

“Just as we have changed the way the world connects to opportunity, this relationship with Microsoft, and the combination of their cloud and LinkedIn’s network, now gives us a chance to also change the way the world works,” Weiner said. “For the last 13 years, we’ve been uniquely positioned to connect professionals to make them more productive and successful, and I’m looking forward to leading our team through the next chapter of our story.”

The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both LinkedIn and Microsoft. The deal is expected to close this calendar year and is subject to approval by LinkedIn’s shareholders, the satisfaction of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

“Today is a re-founding moment for LinkedIn. I see incredible opportunity for our

members and customers and look forward to supporting this new and combined business,” said Hoffman. “I fully support this transaction and the Board’s decision to pursue it, and will vote my shares in accordance with their recommendation on it.”

Microsoft will finance the transaction primarily through the issuance of new indebtedness. Upon closing, Microsoft expects LinkedIn’s financials to be reported as part of Microsoft’s Productivity and Business Processes segment. Microsoft expects the acquisition to have minimal dilution of ~1 percent to non-GAAP earnings per share for the remainder of fiscal year 2017 post-closing and for fiscal year 2018 based on the expected close date, and become accretive to Microsoft’s non-GAAP earnings per share in Microsoft’s fiscal year 2019 or less than two years post-closing. Non-GAAP includes stock-based compensation expense consistent with Microsoft’s reporting practice, and excludes expected impact of purchase accounting adjustments as well as integration and transaction-related expenses. In addition, Microsoft also reiterated its intention to complete its existing $40 billion share repurchase authorization by Dec. 31, 2016, the same timeframe as previously committed.

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By Desert Star StaffSinger Christina Grimmie,

the former YouTube star who rose to fame on ‘The Voice’, was shot dead at her concert in Orlando, Florida. She was earlier reported to be fighting for her life. The shooter took his own life at the scene.

“It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord. She was shot at her show in Orlando and, unfortunately, didn’t survive the gun shot wounds. We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning. If you’d like to give back to Christina’s family in her memory, please consider donating to the families GoFundMe page in their time of need,” her representative said in a statement, as cited by ABC.

Grimmie, 22, was performing the show at The Plaza Live concert venue with her pop band Before

You Exit when the shooting happened. The actual incident took place as she was signing autographs after the show.

The unidentified gunman, whose motive remains unclear, reportedly managed to fire off five bullets before the singer’s 22-year-old brother tackled him. The assailant somehow managed to fatally shoot himself afterwards.

Orlando police officials said at a conference the singer was shot around 10:45pm on Friday. According to the statement, the shooter had two guns in his possession. No further information was provided.

Witnesses told the Orlando Sentinel of hearing five gunshots. Josh Call, who worked a vegan hot dog stand outside the venue, was among the first to rush in after hearing the shots. He saw Grimmie’s body on the ground, with blood streaming from her head, and another person injured nearby.

He added that a man was

also lying in a pool of blood, his face “completely disfigured. “I don’t think anyone expected something like this to happen. It was horrifying,” he said.

Grimmie was earlier reported in critical condition, before her representative

confirmed the bad news online.The New Jersey native

first entered America’s hearts at the tender age of 15, when she started shooting videos and posting them on YouTube. She did covers of popular songs from the likes

of Adele and Miley Cyrus, before finally making it big on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ in 2014, where she finished in third place. Maroon 5’s Adam Levine coached the budding star.

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Human care for all animalsBy Desert Star Staff

WASHINGTON, -- American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization, and the first to create historic protections for animals on farms and ranches, film and television, and other environments where animals live in human care, is announcing today the launch of a global program

dedicated to helping ensure the welfare and humane treatment of the remarkable, endangered and disappearing animals living in the world’s zoos and aquariums.

In the face of what scientists are calling a “Sixth Extinction” with species disappearing at a rate 8-100 times higher than expected since 1900, zoos and aquariums are playing an

outsized role in preserving the vital web of life on Earth. Serving as arks of hope for endangered animals and powerful ambassadors for conservation, these institutions are drawing more visitors each year than all sporting events combined. And as people become increasingly aware of and invested in the fate of the world’s creatures, more and more are rightly demanding that the millions of creatures who live in zoos, aquariums and conservation centers be afforded good treatment and welfare.

To help achieve this, American Humane Association, which has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the protection of animals over the past 140 years, has developed the first-ever independent, scientific and evidence-based third-party humane certification program focusing solely on the well-being of the animals living

in these institutions. The program’s comprehensive standards were created by an independent Scientific Advisory Committee made up of the most well-respected, iconic names in animal welfare, animal ethics, and the conservation community, and cover everything from good health to good housing, good feeding, good management, appropriate behaviors, including the display of natural behaviors at the individual and group levels, the lack of abnormal behaviors at the individual and group levels, social interactions between animals and the ability to self-separate, positive, healthy and humane interactions between animals and handlers, physiology, activity levels, use of space, disease and mortality, meeting of federal and state regulations, thermoregulation, lighting/shade needs, environmental quality issues, staff knowledge and training, veterinary,

operational procedures, animal husbandry procedures, environmental enrichments, choices and options for animals, safety measures, nutritional needs, food quality, food safety, air quality, water quality, appropriate sound levels for animal life, consideration of diurnal/seasonal patterns, appropriate veterinary/health plans, plans to recognize adverse medical trends, treatment protocols/management plans for emergency medical situations (injuries, escapes, etc.), training of staff interacting with animals, use of positive reinforcement in any animal husbandry/training programs, transparency and openness of daily operations and animal care, and much more.

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50 Years After Miranda: A Look at IL’s Juvenile Justice System

Study: Certain CA Counties Charge Youth as Adults More Often

By Desert Star StaffToday marks 50 years

since the U.S. Supreme Court made Miranda warnings mandatory, and legal experts say Illinois is taking small but positive steps in bolstering those rights for young people accused of crimes.

The Miranda ruling states every person must be informed of his or her rights when arrested.

But juvenile justice advocates say many

times young people waive those rights without really understanding them.

University of Chicago law professor Randolph Stone is praising parts of Senate Bill 2370, which would require a simplified Miranda warning for minors.

“It’s the same thing that we want for our children or any child, that the child be properly educated about the rights that they are getting ready to waive, and we found

that in many instances the kids just have no idea what they’re giving up,” he states.

That law is currently sitting on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk awaiting his signature.

Stone and other reform advocates, however, say Illinois could do more to protect juvenile rights by requiring legal counsel for all accused offenders under age 18.

Current Illinois law only requires a defense lawyer for children 13 or younger.

The new bill would extend the legal counsel requirement to children up to age 15 during custodial interrogations. But that would only apply to serious cases, such as murder or sex offenses. Stone argues that having a lawyer present for all juveniles would reinforce the Miranda protections.

“The police in their interrogation techniques often cause kids to waive their rights and then sometimes to even falsely confess to crimes

that they didn’t commit,” he points out. “It’s even more important that they have some legal representation at this critical stage.”

According to the Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative, only about 20 percent of young people understand what their Miranda rights are, and the least understood warning is their right to talk with a lawyer before being questioned by police.

By Desert Star StaffSACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- The practice of “direct file,” in which a prosecutor decides to file adult criminal charges against a youth, varies widely by county and disproportionately affects young people of color, according to a new report.

Researchers from three nonprofit groups that work on juvenile justice also found that Yuba, Kings, Sutter, Napa and San Joaquin counties have the highest rates of direct file and San Francisco has the lowest -- because there, all juveniles are granted a fitness hearing before a juvenile-system judge.

“What this highlights is that it’s not being used consistently by prosecutors,” said Maureen Washburn, one of the report’s co-authors and a policy analyst for the Center

on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, “that it’s being used kind of at the discretion of a prosecutor and doesn’t align with rates of crime that are happening in that county.”

An initiative on the November ballot called the Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 would eliminate direct file for youth. It would extend opportunities for good time credits and parole to adult prisoners. The ballot measure is the subject of a joint hearing of the Public Safety Committees of the state Senate and Assembly today in Sacramento.

Washburn said youthful defendants deserve a fitness hearing because the juvenile system offers a much better chance of rehabilitation.

“It touches both the

juvenile and the adult system in ways that will make it much more just,” she said.

On Monday, the state Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the ballot initiative,

so voters will have a chance to weigh in this November.

A new study shows that the practice of charging youth as adults varies widely across the state. (Youth Justice Coalition)

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A number of recent reissues, as well as highly-anticipated returns mark some strong recent album releases.

Artist: The RidesTitle: Pierced Arrow (429 Records)You might like if you enjoy: Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kim Wilson

Tell me more: Lightening strikes twice for the Rides, the supergroup (featuring singer-guitarist Stephen Stills, singer-guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and keyboardist Barry Goldberg), whose new sophomore effort is a top-notch followup to 2013’s “Can’t Get Enough.” Armed with a collection of soulful originals (the blues-rocker “Kick Out of It,” smooth soul rocker “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” and bluesy “Game On” among the great tracks) and a cover of Willie Dixon’s “My Babe,” the trio is rounded out by drummer Chris Layton and bassist Kevin McCormick. One of the most powerful songs on the set is “Virtual World,” whose Buffalo Springfield-styled musical

palate and right-on lyrics of the emotional cost of living in a technology-immersed society should be required listening. Information: 429records.com.

Artist: Glen CampbellTitle: For the Good Times (Varèse Sarabande Records)You might like if you enjoy: Glen Campbell, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson

Tell me more: Although Glen Campbell is best known for a string of timeless crossover hits he scored in the 1960s and ‘70s, the singer-guitarist had a busy decade in the 1980s focusing on country music. Standouts and previously-unreleased material from that decade is featured on the newly-issued “For the Good Times,” a 16-track collection that includes the theme song from the 1980 hit film “Any Which Way You Can,” an affecting previously-unheard version of Dave Loggins’ “Please Come To Boston” and a beautiful banjo-anchored take on JD Souther’s “Faithless Love,” the latter showcasing Campbell’s high-soaring tenor

vocals. Campbell’s talent was always such that he could make songs penned by others his own; listening to a tender version of Jimmy Webb’s “Do What You Gotta Do” serves as a painful reminder of the 80-year-old Campbell’s absence from the music scene (he suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease). Information: VareseSarabande.com

Artist: The MuffsTitle: Blonder and Blonder (Omnivore Recordings)You might like if you enjoy: The Pixies, the Pandoras

Tell me more: The deluxe re-release of the Muffs’ “Blonder and Blonder” is a fan’s dream come true. Not only does the original 14-track 1995 release sound better than ever, but the new version includes seven bonus tracks (two U.K. B-sides and five previously unissued Kim Shattuck demo recordings). The straight-up post-punk album includes so many great songs, stretching from the opening blast “Agony” and scream-laced “Oh Nina” to the crunchy rocker “Red

Eyed Troll” and tuneful “Just a Game.” Omnivore Recordings has issued “Blonder and Blonder” on audio CD, as well as on baby-blue vinyl. The 20-page full-color booklet that comes with the CD is wonderful, providing extensive liner notes, photos and even a song-by-song reflections by Shattuck. Information: omnivorerecordings.com.

Artist: Band of HorsesTitle: Why Are You Ok (Interscope)You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Band of Horses’ 2010 album “Infinite Arms”

Tell me more: If Neil Young and Crazy Horse had joined forces with members of Oasis and the Shins it might sound something like the dreamy expanse minded so masterfully by Band of Horses. The quintet’s new album “Why Are You Ok” is a beautiful triumph, with the ambitious “Dull Times/The Moon” growing from an ethereal soundscape to a raging rocker. The lush “Solemn Oath,”

introspective “Hag,” country-styled “Throw My Mess” and driving “Casual Party” are among the other masterfully penned and performed songs on the disc. Information: bandofhorses.com.

Artist: GarbageTitle: Strange Little Birds (STUNVOLUME)You might like if you enjoy: Garbage, the Pretenders

Tell me more: Garbage’s sixth album “Strange Little Birds” finds the rock quintet exploring the better part of its electronica and alt rock personalities with equal zeal. Singer Shirley Manson remains one of modern rock’s greatest lead vocalists, and she is backed by a quartet of talented musicians able to unleash powerful and affecting songs that are never anything less than original. The ethereal “Blackout,” propulsive “Empty” and alluring electronica-tinged “Night Drive Loneliness” provide more than enough reasons to pick up Garbage’s brilliant “Strange Little Birds.” Information: garbage.com.

Genre-spanning titles celebrate the old and new M U S I C BY ROBERT KINSLER

By Desert Star StaffPALM SPRINGS-

Beginning this week (June 13), minor traffic lane realignments will begin in a one-block area on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in downtown Palm Springs.

The realignments will make way for a temporary valet put in place for construction of a new 850-stall parking garage that will be located just north of the Spa Resort Casino.

The minor realignments will be clearly marked and motorist and bicyclists will be directed into the new temporary lanes on Andreas Road and Calle Encilia, south and west of the Spa Resort Casino.

Though some parking spaces at the Spa Resort Casino will be temporarily closed during the construction

process of the parking garage, the total number of valet, self-parking, and handicap accessible spaces has been increased in the past year to provide for guest convenience through this transition.

“The Spa Resort Casino team looks forward to providing convenient covered parking in our ongoing pursuit to offer the best possible experience for our guests and visitors to the valley,” said C.J. Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Spa Resort Casino and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.

Installation of the temporary valet will take about four weeks, followed by the construction of the new parking garage, which is expected to take about one year to complete.

Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs,

California, with 31,500 acres of reservation land that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage

and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. For more information about the Tribe, visit: www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Traffic lane realignments to begin soonNew temporary valet lanes to serve the Spa Resort Casino

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following ficti-tious business name(s) DESERT GIRLS PAMPERED PETS 43-500 MONTEREY AVE., PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): SHARI RENE PATE 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 08/25/2015 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: MICHAEL PAUL CHARRON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on April 26, 2016 File No. R-201509280 Pub June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016 DSW16-1181FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: DESERT PAMPERED PETS 43-500 MONTEREY AVE., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Full name of registrant: SHARI RENE PATE 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 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: SHARI R. PATE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607547 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1180FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: TREE UP 590 OLEANDER RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 255 N. EL CIELO RD STE. 140-542, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: SHOP 542 255 N. EL CIELO RD STE. 140-542, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORA-TION. 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DSW16-1179FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: D’S PEDI-WHIP 13822 HACIDENDA HEIGHTS DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADINA VANESSA CLARK13822 HACIDENDA HEIGHTS 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: ADINA VANESSA CLARK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 31, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606965 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-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS 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 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1177FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: ORTIZ MASONRY 68195 TACHEVAH DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DONNA KAY ORTIZ 68195 TACHEVAH DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on DEC 2000. I declare that all the information in this state-ment 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: DONNA KAY ORTIZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607381 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1176AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ILLUMINATE, (1) FULL FRAME FOTO 870 E. RESEARCH DRIVE #5, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 2323 S. CALLE PALO FIERRO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Full name of registrant: KEMAAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 583 COLUSA AVE., BERKELEY, CA 94707-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: ANN RABIN ARNOLD, VICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 22, 2016.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201605297. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS 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 AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1129AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) WOW, LOOKS GOOD, AUTO RECONDITION/DETAIL AND SERVICES 74711 DILLON RD, UNIT #9094, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s):MICHAEL PAUL CHARRON 74711 DIL-LON ROAD UNIT 9094, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. This business is conducted by: INDI-VIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 04/15/2014 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: MICHAEL PAUL CHAR-RON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on April 26, 2016 File No. I-201400996 Pub May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016 DSW16-1133FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: SAVAGE ROBERTS PUBLISHING 1718 E. CAMINO PAROCELA #19, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; PO BOX 5772, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: ROBERT BRYAN TIBBETTS 1718 E. CAMINO PAROCELA #19, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed above on 2-24-2016. 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: ROBERT BRYAN TIB-BETTS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 6, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607232 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. 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A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO-RIZE 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 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1174FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: RESIDENZA SAN LORENZO; RSL, 588 E SAN LORENZO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: O’TL, LLC 165 W CAMINO DESCANSCO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant com-menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12-01-2015. 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: LUCA- -VOLPE, MANAG-ING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 6, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607205 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS 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 AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1173FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: 212 BAND 22713 SAFARI ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JAMES ROY THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CIY, CA 92234. DIANE GRACE THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAMES ROY THOMAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607072 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1170FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: DIANE’S PET SALON 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JAMES ROY THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CIY, CA 92234. DIANE GRACE THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7-5-2011. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAMES ROY THOMAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607071 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1169FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE TELECOM GROUP 75430 GERALD FORD #207, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County; 1200 ARTESIA BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254. Full name of regis-trant: SANDLER PARTNERS, LLC 1200 ARTESIA BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MARCH 1ST 2013. 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: JACK PAUL BALDWIN II, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 1, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607016 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1168FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: DESERTAIRE LAND COMPANY 66711 TERRACE WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; PO BOX 490, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: COLLEEN MARYANNE FARBER, TRUSTEE OF THE FARBER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 66711 TER-RACE WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. JOSEPH EDWARD FARBER TRUSTEE OF THE FARBER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 66711 TERRACE WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Busi-ness is conducted by: TRUST. 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: COLLEEN MARYANNE FARBER, TRUST-EE, THE FARBER FAMILY LIVING. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606809. 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 AUTHO-RIZE 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 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-1166FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: J&R LANDSCAPING LLC 13710 SANTA YSABEL DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: J&R LANDSCAPING LLC 13710 SANTA YSABEL DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-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: RAUL GONZALEZ, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 19, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606488. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-1165FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: MIRIAM’S POOCHELLA DOG GROOM-ING LLC 1504 PALM CANYON, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 9691 CONGRESSIO-NAL RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: MIRIAM’S POOCHELLA DOG GROOMING, LLC 9691 CONGRESSIONAL RD,., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-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: MIRIAM KUNDINGER LENZ, MANAGING MEMBER/OWNER. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 23, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606635. 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 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2016. DSW16-1161FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MARQUEZ’S CLEANING 13355 VERBENA DR APT H143, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ALFONSO ENRIQUE MARQUEZ REYES 13355 VERBENA 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, informa-tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ALFONSO ENRIQUE MARQUEZ REYES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 20, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606559. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI-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 MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2016. DSW16-1159FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: L’S CARPET & JANITORIAL SUP-PLIES 44917 GOLF CENTER PARKWAY SUITE #1, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 84098 LAGUNA LN, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Full name of registrant: LUIS MIGUEL RAMIREZ 84098 LAGUNA LN, 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: LUIS MIGUEL RAMIREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606364. 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-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS 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 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2016. DSW16-1158AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The follow-ing fictitious business name(s) SCOTTS CARPET AND TILE CLEANING 42960 TEXAS AVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s):TIMOTHY LAWRENCE FARKAS 42960 TEXAS AVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 05/08/2015. 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: TIMOTHY LAWRENCE FARKAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on April 5, 2016 File No. I-201501192 April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2016. DSW16-1099 TSG No.: 8623566 TS No.: CA1600272925 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 6000386921 APN: 688-061-036-8 Property Address: 899 ISLAND DRIVE #308 RAN-CHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/22/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/05/2016 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/29/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0101890, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: CHAR-LOTTE G CHAFRAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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 DEPART-MENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 688-061-036-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 899 ISLAND DRIVE #308, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 $358,658.26. 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 Elec-tion to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600272925 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 Mort-gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0284194 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016, 06/29/2016. DSW16-1178APN: 663-341-012-0 / 001-545-470-2 TS No: CA08003171-15-1 TO No: 02-15036677 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 17, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 12, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 29, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-1028179, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MARTIN RAMON ACOSTA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC-TION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13031 EL RIO LANE, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regard-ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $217,570.83 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will in-crease this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan asso-ciation, savings association or savings bank speci-fied in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the

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Desert Star Weekly Legals June 12, 2016 page 17successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same 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 Mort-gagee, 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number as-signed to this case, CA08003171-15-1. 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 infor-mation or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 3, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003171-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTO-MATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16-001993-1, PUB DATES: 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016, 06/29/2016. DSW16-1172APN: 768-280-003-0 TS No: CA08000041-16-1 TO No: 5927140 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DAT-ED June 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW-YER. On July 5, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 3, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0571657, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JESUS RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-ported to be: 52-142 ALLENDE DR, COACHELLA CA, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regard-ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be

$264,637.38 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will in-crease this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan asso-ciation, savings association or savings bank speci-fied in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same 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 Mort-gagee, 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number as-signed to this case, CA08000041-16-1. 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 infor-mation or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 1, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000041-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTO-MATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Order no. CA16-001955-1, Pub Dates, 06/08/2016, 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016. DSW16-1171T.S. No. 028454-CA APN: 676-480-066-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/12/2016 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/3/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0102881, of Official Records in the office of the County Re-corder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SUZAN J ELLIOTT AND THOMAS R ELLIOTT, WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO

BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7 DOVER CT RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1652 The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-rectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or en-cumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $964,126.85 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 028454-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone informa-tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish June 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-1167NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-657670-RY Order No.: 150018244-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW-YER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the

initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): CHESTER J POMPEII, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 7/8/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0550011 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 6/22/2016 at 3:00PM Place of Sale: In front of the building near the flagpoles at 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, California 92882(Northeast c orner of West Sixth Street & South Buena Vista Avenue). Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,983,702.80 The purported property address is: 77613 VIA VILLAGGIO, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 633-820-020-8 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid-ding 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 informa-tion about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-657670-RY . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to at-tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. 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. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-657670-RY IDSPub #0108492 6/1/2016 6/8/2016 6/15/2016. DSW16-1164T. S. No: A545795 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 1694110325 Loan No: 5236681/BUELNA AP #1: 768-090-001-1 50335 MAZATLAN DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the

cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: CLAUDIA K BUELNA Recorded Novem-ber 7, 2003 as Instr. No. 2003-883827 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 5, 2014 as Instr. No. 2014-0465280 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OC-TOBER 8, 2003. 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. 50335 MAZATLAN DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its com-pleteness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title pos-session, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, 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. Said sale will be held on: JUNE 29, 2016, AT 9:00 A.M. **2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, AUCTION.COM ROOM, CORONA, CA 92880 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $96,870.67. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if ap-plicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800.280.2832 or visit this Internet Web site: www.auction.com, us-ing the file number assigned to this case A545795 A. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: May 23, 2016 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SER-VICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If avail-able, the expected opening bid and/or postpone-ment information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: 800.280.2832 or you may access sales information at www.auction.com, TAC# 994539 PUB: 06/01/16, 06/08/16, 06/15/16. DSW16-1162

Orlando shooter had ‘gay tendencies’, claims his ex-wife

By Desert Star StaffThe rapidly-shifting theories

behind what motivated Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen suggests he may have been struggling with his sexuality and frequented the nightclub he eventually attacked.

Several witnesses have come forward saying they frequently spotted Mateen in gay bars and on a gay messaging app, while his former wife Sitora Yusufiy had

told Brazilian television that he had “gay tendencies”.

Speaking to SBT Brazil on Monday, with her fiancé Marco Dias translating in Portuguese on her behalf, she also said Mateen’s father called him gay in front of her.

She claims she was told by the FBI not to tell this information to the US media.

The revelations come amid allegations that Mateen was a regular at Pulse nightclub,

the scene of the massacre, and had asked out one former classmate on a date.

Speaking to the Palm Beach Post, the unidentified man who attended a police academy with Mateen said he believed he was gay, but not open about it.

We went to a few gay bars with him, and I was not out at the time, so I declined his offer,” the source said in reference to Mateen’s

supposed request for a date.He described Mateen

as “socially awkward” and not liked by many people.

Four regulars at Pulse nightclub told the Orlando Sentinel that they saw him drunk at the club before.

Cord Cedeno claimed Mateen had been a regular for years and had witnessed violent outbursts by him.

“Sometimes he would go over in the corner and sit and drink by himself, and other times he would get so drunk he was loud and belligerent,” Pulse regular Ty Smith said.

Smith and his husband dismissed Mateen’s father’s claim that the gunman had been outraged when he once saw two men kissing in Miami.

“That’s bullcrap, right there. No offence. That’s straight-up crap. He’s been around us,” he said in an interview at the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida on Monday.

“Some of those people did a little more than (kiss) outside the bar,” Smith said.

Another regular at Pulse,

Kevin West, handed over his phone to the FBI when photos of Mateen were released after the shooting.

Speaking to the LA Times (LAT), West claims he had been messaging Mateen on the gay chat and dating app Jack’d for a year before the shooting.

They never met until the night of the shooting when West said he recognized Mateen when he was dropping friends off at the club.

“He walked directly past me. I said, ‘Hey,’ and he turned and said, ‘Hey,’” West said, according to LAT, adding, “I could tell by the eyes.”

Accusations about Mateen’s sexuality and alcohol consumption would be at odds with the organization by which he was supposedly inspired.

NBC reported that the FBI are investigating the claims that Mateen visisted the nightclub before the shooting.

Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) issued strong homophobic statements after the attack and has a strict no-alcohol policy.

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By Desert Star StaffA spike in violence at the

Euro 2016 championships in France have forced harsh rhetoric and measures from political and football officials – but looking at the videos of fans clashing in France, one would ask: will one suspended disqualification do the trick?

The most violent clashes took place in Marseille between Russian and English fans, preceding the game on Saturday. The brawls restarted with particular fury right in the stadium immediately after the 1:1 draw.

On Tuesday, the Russian Football Union was fined €150,000 ($168,000) while UEFA also warned that the national team will be expelled from Euro 2016 if Russian fans are involved in more violent episodes.

Media have been reporting how some 150 well-organized Russian fans opposed several thousand Brits and sent them fleeing into the streets around the stadium.

The French and UEFA will rightly be asking themselves searching questions about how the segregation of fans within the Vélodrome stadium broke down,” UK Home Secretary Theresa May said Monday. The British minister acknowledged, however, that some England fans had also behaved “inexcusably.”

Seven English football fans, three Frenchmen and an Austrian have received prison sentences in France for taking part in the violence. The Russian fans, dubbed “ultra-violent” by Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, have so far been punished with two arrests, both for pitch invasions and not related to violence on the streets.

But this may change as on Tuesday AFP reported a group of 29 Russian fans were searched in a hotel near Marseille and may be deported. At the same time, a bus with some 50 other supporters

going to Lille was stopped on its way with those on the bus also fearing deportation.

While Moscow was clearly not thrilled with the Russian supporters and called on them not to give in to provocations, numerous videos have been posted online highlighting the scale of violence in France.

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And this one, where again British fans set a café on fire:

This one, where local French youth get involved in nasty fight with a couple

of days ahead of the match involving Russia in Marseille:

And this one, where German fans are purported to be kicking people carrying Ukrainian flags and later taunting them on the streets.

While Russia has already got its suspended disqualification and fine, UEFA is also looking into the violations by Croatia’s and Turkey’s supporters, who set off fires during the match two days ago (Croatia won 1:0).

Meanwhile, France has banned alcohol near Euro 2016 venues. The tournament will finish on July 10.

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The issue began Saturday night when church elders announced the resignation of Pastor Gerald Sharon

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The church confirmed the pastor’s resignation and church officials say they stand firm that marriage is between a man and woman. They say it has been the church’s position for decades. Church officials declined to speak on camera, but said they would release a statement. Source KMIR

By Carlos HerreraThe nation’s obesity

epidemic continues to grow and it’s now led by an alarming increase among women. According to new health statistics, for the first time, more than 4 in 10 women in the United States are obese.

An alarming new study reveals there are now more obese women in the U.S. then there are men. According to experts, it all comes down to how women take care of other people before themselves. According to new numbers reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 in 10 women in the U.S. are obese. Obesity rates for men and women in the country had been the

same for almost a decade. But, in recent years, women have surged ahead and now over 40 percent are obese, compared to 35 percent of men. Experts say although they are not surprised, the new statistics are scary. They believe unhealthy eating habits are to blame. “The pattern of how we eat and taking care of everybody else instead of feeding ourselves nutritious food really is part of why women have a higher rate than men,” Dr. Jeralyn Brossfield, medical director of the Wellness Institute at Eisenhower Medical Center, said.

For Dr. Brossfield, the reason why the problem is getting worse for women is a mystery. She says issues

in our society, such as toxins in the environment and emotional eating contribute to the rising problem, but she says it is not only happening in the U.S. “The predictions have been that we are going to have a trajectory that will continue unless we do something drastic,” she said.

According to the World Health Organization, 15 percent of women worldwide are obese, that is compared to only 11 percent of men. As for theories that women’s hormones are to be completely to blame for weight gain, Dr. Brossfield says it is only part of the problem.

Meanwhile, Dr. Brossfield says the nation’s leading public health problem is not increasing as dramatically as

it was, but the new numbers show it is not improving either. “Diet is really our key component and eating diet that is filled with healthy fats, proteins and vegetables is the key to weight loss and look at ways to reduce stress and reasons that drive emotional eating in our society,” she said.

Researchers also looked at obesity rates among different races and found disparities that have existed for many years. Obesity continues to be most common among black women with about 57 percent being obese. That is compared to 47 percent of Hispanic women, 38 percent of white women, and 12 percent of Asian women. Source KMIR

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By Desert Star StaffmacOS Sierra, coming

in the fall, is the new name of Apple’s Mac operating system. It includes features like auto unlocking via Apple Watch and Siri integration.

macOS Sierra is the new name of Apple’s next-generation Mac operating system, unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 13. The macOS name, which does away with Apple’s long-standing OS X naming scheme, brings the name of the Mac operating system in line with iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

macOS Sierra includes some impressive new capabilities, including Siri, an automatic unlocking feature, universal Clipboard support, new iCloud integration, Apple Pay for the web, and more.

Siri on the Mac is accessible through dedicated icons on the dock or the menu bar and it features functionality unique to the Mac like the ability to search through documents to find specific files and an option to pin search results to the Notification Center or drop them into files. Siri can also do things like search through Photos, make phone calls, set reminders, add meetings to calendars, initiate FaceTime calls, and more.

Deeper iCloud integration makes all of the files on the Desktop and Documents folder of a Mac available on all of a user’s devices, including other Macs and the iPhone and the iPad. On iOS devices, files stored in these locations will be available in the iCloud Drive app, and they’ll be available through iCloud.com and on Windows machines through the iCloud for Windows app.

Universal Clipboard, a new Continuity feature on macOS Sierra and iOS, lets users copy content on one device and paste it on another device. Another Continuity feature allows an authenticated Apple Watch to automatically unlock a Mac when in close proximity, doing away with the need to enter a password on a password protected Mac.

Tabs are expanding beyond Safari and will be available in all Mac apps that

support multiple windows, like Maps, Mail, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and more. Tabs will also be available in third-party apps. Tabs will let users do things like browse between multiple locations in Maps, copy and paste between Pages documents, or jump between multiple email drafts in Mail.

As with iOS 10, macOS Sierra supports Apple Pay in the web browser, letting users pay for purchases made on the web with Apple Pay. Payments are authenticated through either a connected iPhone or a connected Apple Watch.

A new “Memories” tab in Photos is designed to create curated collections of images like from a first birthday party or family vacation. Photos uses new deep learning algorithms to recognize people, places, and things in images using facial, object, and scene recognition, utilizing the information to group images into intelligent collections. There’s an album that features People and a “Places” option to display all images on a world map to see where they were taken.

macOS Sierra will run on an entirely new Apple File System (APFS) that’s built around SSDs and other flash-based media. It was engineered with native encryption as a “primary feature,” with three levels of protection from no encryption to single-key encryption to multi-key encryption. Alongside the new file system, there’s a feature called Optimized Storage that frees up space when a Mac starts getting full by deleting infrequently used items in iCloud and offering reminders to delete app installers, duplicate downloads, caches, logs, and more.

Messages will now support rich links for previewing web links and watching video clips within the app, and it will support iOS 10 sister features like bigger emoji and “Tapback” options for responding to messages with quick icons like a heart or a thumbs up.

Other new features in macOS Sierra include Picture-in-Picture for watching videos while doing other tasks and a redesigned Apple Music app.

macOS Sierra is available for developers starting today, and Apple plans to release a public beta in July. The

operating system, which will be free to download, will see a public release this fall.

macOS Sierra will run on MacBooks and iMacs

produced in 2009 and later and MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and Mac Pro models made in 2010 or later.

What’s up at AppleApple’s next-generation Mac operating system, coming this fall

FAMILY FEATURES

If the surge in barbecue and smoking competitions across the country is any indication, grilling has become an art form. This Father’s Day, grab dad and gather

around the grill or try a new tech nique that’s rising in popularity – smoking – to create a masterpiece meal – and plenty of memories – together.

From secret marinades to tricked out grills and smokers, competitive smokers know there is a near ritualistic approach to teasing the perfect flavor out of a pre­mium cut of meat. Follow in the foot­steps of those pit masters and smoke like a pro with these tips from Omaha Steaks Exec utive Chef Karl Marsh.

Start with styleThe first step is deciding how you’d like to prepare your meat. Consider stepping up your game by smoking your meat. Smoking is a popular choice because it infuses flavor through out the meat, while extended cook times at low temperatures make it extra tender. Another advantage is the chance to create a wide range of unique flavors using wet and dry rubs, as well as seasoned wood chips and planks.

Choose your cutVirtually any meat can be smoked, but the most popular cuts of meat to smoke are brisket, ribs, pork shoulder or turkey, all of which are typ­ically large in size. Guarantee a great experi­ence with Omaha Steaks Brisket for smoking or Whole Pork Butt, which were created with the competitive barbecue and smoking circuit in mind.

Ready your rubRubs are often used to add flavors and surface texture to a cut of meat. For best results, brush meat with cooking oil or another liquid ingre­dient (such as yellow mustard) before adding the rub. Spread the rub on a clean plate and place the meat on it. Coat both sides with the rub by gently pressing the meat on the plate.

Set up the smokerSome pit masters consider their equipment as vital an ingredient as the meat or flavorings they choose. Preparation varies from one recipe to the next, but one constant is the importance of maintaining a steady temperature. As you prepare your charcoal, be conscious of where you’ll place any wood chips or other flavor enhancers for maximum impact.

Slow and steadySensational flavor takes time to build, so plan to dedicate several hours to your task. Often, smoked foods require foil wrapping for at least a por tion of the cook to retain moisture. Plan to check in at regular intervals to restock wood chips, flip or rotate meat and apply a fresh coat of seasoning or spices.

Find more tips and recipes perfect for a smoking Father’s Day celebration at omahasteaks.com.

Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Beef BrisketPrep time: 1 hourCook time: 11­13 hoursRest time: 1­2 hoursTotal time: 13­16 hours 1 Whole Omaha Steaks Brisket for smoking 2 cups white vinegar 2/3 cup yellow mustard 3/4 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 4 cups Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer, divided (recipe below) 8 cups apple or cherry wood chips, soaked in waterRemove brisket from bag and rinse with white vinegar then rinse with water.

Dry completely using paper towels.Slather brisket generously with yellow mustard. Rub generously with ancho chile rub and inject with 1 cup Ancho

Chile Smoking Spritzer.Prepare smoker using 1 chimney of pure lump charcoal fully lit

and one chimney of pure lump charcoal unlit. Make sure water pan is full and adjust vents until smoker maintains a temperature between 225 and 250 F.

Place brisket on smoker fat side up and brush smoking spritzer over top.

Every hour, check smoker temp, squirt with smoking spritzer and add handful of wood chips.

After 3 hours, flip brisket fat side down and squirt with spritzer.After 6 hours, flip brisket fat side up. Wrap heavy duty foil

around the last 3­4 inches of brisket tip to prevent it from drying out. Restock water pan and add lump charcoal as needed. Adjust vents until temperature is between 225 and 250 F.

Beginning at 8 hours, check internal temperature every hour and apply spritzer and wood chips as needed.

Between 11­13 hours, when internal temperature is between 195 and 200 F, if fork slides easily into brisket, it is done.

Let brisket rest for 1­2 hours before slicing and serving.

Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Pork ButtPrep time: 1 hourCook time: 8­10 hoursRest time: 1 hourTotal time: 10­12 hours 1 Omaha Steaks Whole Pork Butt 2 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup yellow mustard 1/2 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 4 cups Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer, divided (recipe below) 8 cups apple or cherry wood chips, soaked in waterScore top fat so it will melt into pork while smoking and allow more rub to get into meat. Rub pork with white vinegar then rinse with water. Pat dry with clean paper towels.

Rub pork butt with yellow mustard. Rub pork butt with ancho chile rub. Inject pork with 10­12 ounces of Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer.

Set up smoker with 1 chimney using unlit lump charcoal and 2 chimneys using lit lump charcoal.

Adjust vents in smoker until temperature settles between 225 and 250 F.

Place pork butt fat side up and add a lot of wood chips.Every half hour, add more wood chips and spritz pork with

smoking spritzer.After 2 hours, insert remote thermometer probes. Be careful not

to let thermometer touch bone to prevent false readings.After 5 hours, place pork in foil pan and liberally coat with spritzer.

Wrap pan tightly with foil. Continue cooking without adding wood chips or opening smoker

until thermometer hits 190 F (for sliced meat) or 200 F (for pulled meat), about 8­10 hours total.

Let rest 1 hour before serving.

Ancho Chile Smoking SpritzerMakes: 4 cups 2 cups apple juice 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons red hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile RubCombine all ingredients and mix well.

Rinse brisket with vinegar, then water.

Dry meat and prepare rub.

Coat meat generously with rub.

Inject brisket with marinade.

Father’s DayHappy