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Thousands tuned in to KMIR News to hear from the candidates running for Palm Springs City Council.

It was moderated by our political analyst Hank Plante, and emceed by our Gino LaMont.

Candidates began by referencing the scandals to sweep Palm Springs City Hall.

“If you elect me, I pledge to

dedicate myself full time to the job of serving you as your mayor and accept no consulting jobs, and not employment outside of my official duties,” said mayoral candidate, Rob Moon.

He’s referencing consulting work that current Mayor Steve Pougnet did that has since been questioned.

Eight people are running for mayor, and six for council seats.

“I feel I am the most qualified, when I took office in

2003 I made a commitment to the residents of our city,” said mayoral candidate, Ginny Foat.

“I’m the only candidate running for mayor who has actually done the job without any blemish on the mayor or the council,” said mayoral candidate, Ron Oden.

Many candidates pointed fingers at the current council, and are questioning ethics following the FBI raid of Palm Springs City Hall in September.

“Why would FBI, IRS, DA come here and close the city hall?” said mayoral candidate, Bill Gunasti.

“If there were ethics exams given I’m sure Ms. Foat flunked them,” said mayoral candidate, Mike Schaefer.

The number one question was about ethics.

“I think one of the things we should look at is an ethics commission,” said council candidate, Geoff Kors.

Vacation rentals was the next hot topic.

“I think we ought to look at restricting the numbers of vacation rentals,” said mayoral candidate, Ricky B. Wright.

Home lessness was addressed, “I was homeless as a youth, so I know it,” said mayoral candidate, Guy T. Burrows.

“You simply get what you

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By Desert Star StaffThe Golden State has passed

a law banning public schools from using “Redskins” as a sports team name or mascot, making it the first state in the nation to take this step. However, Confederacy-related names on public buildings will still be allowed.

Governor Jerry Brown, a Democrat, signed the California Racial Mascots Act into law Sunday, but vetoed another measure that would have prohibited public properties from being named after figures associated with the Confederacy.

This makes California the first state to ban the Redskins moniker, and the law will become effective on January 1, 2017. Four

schools that are currently using the name will have to change it by then: Calaveras High School, Chowchilla Union High School, Gustine High School and Tulare Union High School, according to USA Today.

This move comes at a time when the National Football League’s Washington Redskins are under fire for their name, which detractors say is racial slur against Native Americans.

“The most populous state in the country has now taken a stand against the use of this insidious slur in its schools,” activists from the group Change the Mascot said in a statement on Sunday. California’s lawmakers are “standing on the right side

of history by bringing an end to the use of the demeaning and damaging R-word slur in the state’s schools.”

Redskins President Bruce Allen, however, said in August that the team will not consider changing its name. Team owner Daniel Snyder has repeatedly said that he will “never” change the name. Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Donald Trump also said they do not see a need for the moniker to be dropped.

California is the first in the nation to prohibit the term statewide, but municipal school districts such as Madison,

“Redskins” ban in California

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Story and Photos by Pat Krause There was a reception at

the brand new Colts Lodge at 1586 e. Palm Canyon Drive to show the just remodeled rooms by an internationally known designer. Each room is individually designed for a guest’s comfort. This party was a way for guests to be able to see the rooms and the grounds now that the lodge has been completely redesigned. Special Guest was Actress Margaret O’Brien, who everyone remembers as a famous child actress, as Beth in Little Women. Her party arrived to the red carpet in a horse-drawn carriage.

Guests at the opening party were treated to entertainment, refreshments and appetizers

while taking a look at the fresh rooms. The state of the art upgraded rooms have all the new fresh amenities like microwaves, WIFI. USB charging stations, refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Business guests all now require free WIFI, and almost everyone brings along a computer with them even on vacation to keep in touch.

There are 11 rooms, a full kitchen for guest use, and 3 gardens with a grand entrance garden with a desert theme and a beautiful pool and sunning area.

Guests could easily find the party on Thursday Oct. 8th because of the searchlights that guided them to the lodge.

By Pamela Price The stylish small beach

community of Solana Beach, CA in North San Diego County covering 3.5 square miles with Cardiff-by-the – Sea to the south and Del Mar to the north reveals an array of public art taking bike riders and visitors on a tour filled with art, poetry, local history, mosaics, sculptures and more.

Packing a stunning array of art into a compact space takes time to explore, so some people miss it completely if zipping by along Highway 101 by car. My advice is to slow down and park around the Amtrak station on Cedros Avenue and began the journey, which is a mere 2 ½ blocks long: look for the arched Cedros Avenue Design

District sign and begin Every Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM their Farmers Market at the South end of Cedros Avenue showcases an array of local produce, pastries, crafts and chocolates.

While meandering along Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail, except the unexpected while paralleling the Pacific Ocean, the route revealing sculptures, and bridges every step of the way. Pedestrian bridges connect Highway 101 to the Cedros Design District, now known for over 85 distinctive art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and more. While strolling along Cedros take note of Muttropolis a chic boutique for dogs with a lovely park for their shopping pleasure. “Solana Beach is one of the

most dog-friendly discoveries in Southern California,” said Jim Dunn, who visits often with his two Maltese companions.

Give yourself time to visit the art galleries such as Aaron Chang Ocean Art Galleries, Hand Crafted (Danny Burris and Michael Gamble are the proprietors), La Femme Chic, a classy consignment boutique. And for those who take olive oil seriously, the inimitable Temecula Olive Oil Company, where seen were olive oils infused with the likes of fresh basil to roasted garlic, available for sampling along with balsamic vinegars. Unexpected hand crafted bars of olive soaps and creams.

Amidst this mélange of art and cuisine on Cedros

Avenue’s Design District is the David Alan Collection, where rare petrified wood, miraculous wood carvings and monastic sculpture from Asia, Indonesia and unpronounceable islands scattered in remote regions are fashioned into furnishings from coffee tables to table tops, and in one case, a golfer swinging a five iron! If you tear yourself away reserve at least an hour to explore the inimitable Leaping Lotus, a gallery also on Cedros where a grand marble staircase leads to a secret second level, were discovered were countless mobiles of fluttering butterflies in all colors and sizes, all suspended, it seemed, in mid-air. If that’s not enough to take one’s breath away, head over

to a quiet neighborhood near the Amtrak station and dine at Claires on Cedros ( 246 N.Cedros Ave) a bakery and café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Take time to savor their roasted broccoli omelet or French toast

it’s actually brioche bread) baked on the premises. I’ll save their sweet potato Parmesan fries for another column. Then take a moment to stroll around the corner and visit the West Edge Gallery (124 East Cliff Street) where Kirk Saber has colorful paintings covering every wall along with sculptures that tell a story. A convenient place to spend a few days is the popular 94-room Winners Circle Resort (winnerscircleresort.com) each with a kitchen and balcony or patio. It is across the street from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the second largest-horse racing venue in the western U.S. with a capacity of 44,000. Their slogan is “Where the Turf Meets the Surf.” If you spend just a few hours in Solana Beach, you’re sure to return to this irresistible gem, a pristine haven for beach and art lovers anytime of the year.

Pamela Pr ice is a Commissioner with the Cathedral City Public Art Commission.

Maureen Lee, Actress Margaret O’Brien and Colt Lodge Owner, Jon Nelson . Photo by Pat Krause

Jo Pond and Colt Lodge owner, Frank Young . Photo by Pat Krause

The New Colts Lodge

Rails to trails in Solana Beach a work of art

Image courtesy of Aaron Chang

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There is a joke that goes something like this: After a big earthquake, San Andreas said, “It’s not my fault.” However, a really powerful earthquake on that fault line would be no laughing matter, so be prepared to shake in front of your TV now that “San Andreas” is available for home viewing.

The film, shot on location in Australia, Los Angeles and San Francisco, chronicles what might occur following a magnitude 9 plus earthquake on the infamous San Andreas fault line. When this

happens on screen, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife (Carla Gugino, TVs “Entourage”) make their way from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. However, their treacherous journey north is only the beginning of an earth shaking (literally) adventure and when they think, the worst may be over; it’s just getting started. The movie, rated PG-13 for intense disaster action and mayhem throughout and brief strong language, also co-stars Oscar’s nominee Paul Giamatti.

Special features contain the following: commentary by director Brad Peyton, “San Andreas: The Real Fault Line,” Dwayne Johnson to the Rescue, Scoring the Quake, deleted scenes with commentary by director Brad Peyton and a gag and stunt Reel.

••••••••••••••Girls, hold on to you hats

because the men from “Magic Mike” are back with some sexier dance moves. In their new film, “Magic Mike XXL,” available on DVD, the story continues. It is now three years since Mike (Channing Tatum) has bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, and the other remaining Kings of Tampa are also ready to throw in the towel, but they want to do it in their own way. They decide to end their careers after one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach with the legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road for their final show, with stops along the way in Jacksonville and Savannah, to renew old acquaintances, Mike and the guys learn some new moves as they shake off the past in surprising ways.

Bonus features on the Blu-ray Combo Pack contain the following special features: “The Moves of Magic Mike XXL” (also available on DVD) and “Extended Malik Dance Scene.”

••••••••••••••Fans of the Showtime hit

“Penny Dreadful,” get ready to binge watch the complete second season which is now out on DVD. Once again, there is no rest for the wicked as a new evil step from the shadows to haunt Victorian London in ten new episodes. As Vanessa Ives’s (Eva Green) strange powers grow, she struggles to control her demons while devious forces cast spells on those closest to her —African explorer Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton), troubled American Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett), the reckless Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), loyal Sembene (Danny Sapani), the anguished Creature (Rory Kinnear), tender-hearted Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway)

and the beautiful Lilly ( Billie Piper). In this unnerving world where literature’s most iconic and terrifying characters roam the streets; unlikely alliances form to battle unimaginable temptations.

Special features include: Video Production Blogs, Reeve Carney Round Table History of the Occult and Character Profiles.

••••••••••••••“Batkid Begins” is the true

story of a little boy with a wish that made two billion people smile when his “Make A Wish” came true. The documentary, directed and produced by Dana Nachman, chronicles the day when the world came together to grant one 5-year-old cancer patient named Miles his wish. He wanted to be the real Batman. His story transformed and transfixed a city and a nation for one day

as thousands of volunteers came from near and far to turn San Francisco into Gotham City, and social media cheered him on. His heart-warming adventure will make the whole family smile.

In the end, this true story leaves audiences to decide: did Miles need the world for inspiration or did the world need young Miles? Rated PG for some mild thematic material.

••••••••••••••Do you want to be terrified

and creeped out? Does paranormal activity turn you on? If the answer is “Yes,” check out “The Gallows,” which came out on DVD October 13, just in time for Halloween scares.

The fright-makers behind “Paranormal Activity” and “Insidious” have a new tale of terror to tell. In 1993, an accident resulted in the death

of a young actor during a high school play. Now, twenty years later, a theater group at the same school decides to resurrect the production to mark the tragedy. Not a wise move.

In an attempt to sabotage the play, three students break into the school at night, only to discover that the horrors of the past don’t always stay buried, as their cameras capture a series of chilling and inexplicable incidents that lead to a shocking climax. Rated R for some disturbing violent content and terror.

Special features include: “The Gallows: The Original Version” which is the same story shot guerrilla-style. This version is what caught the attention of Hollywood producers and ultimately led to world-wide presentation in theaters. There are also deleted scenes and a gag reel.

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put on the first annual Smooth JazzFest Productions at the Riviera Hotel and Spa in their Grand Ballroom. The event was held on Oct 5th, and I was told they had only weeks to put it all together.

The Riviera Hotel was one of the original hangouts of the Rat Pack many years ago. Several hundred Jazz Lovers filled the ballroom to listen some of the best Jazz I have heard in years.

Top names in Jazz, Blues and Funk music grooved to the delight of all the guests attending. Slim Manicott, Slim Man, with Greg Vail started out the night. Joe Baldino along with Deanna Bogart had the place rocking. Deanna is great on the piano, but she shook the ballroom with her Sax. Local, Chase Huna, who really showed his talent on the sax, joined her. He and Deanna took turns playing solo at one point and then amazed everyone with their skill doing duets. Guests flocked the stage with cell phones to record this amazing music.

Deanna Bogart who is an award winning, singer/songwriter/pianist/sax player

c o m p l i m e n t e d the band with her talents. Our own local young man, Chase Huna, joined in the fun with his extraordinary talent on the sax. The two sax players got going strong and even sat at the edge of the stage to boogie down. Deanna calls her music, Blusion, as a combination of Blues, jazz, country, and boogie-woogie in her own style.

The headliners of the night were Greg Adams and East Bay Soul. Greg is a founding member of Tower or Power Horns and is an Emmy and Grammy nominated trumpeter. Greg and the band brought all types of music to the stage with soul, rhythm and blues and of course the best of Jazz. Other musicians listed were Hans Zermuehlen and Joe Navarro.

Smooth JazzFest at the Riviera

Greg Adams and East

Greg Adams . Photo by Pat Krause

Deanna Bogart and Joe Baldino. Photo by Pat Krause

Chase Huna and Deanna Bogart . Photo by Pat Krause

Patte Purcelll and Sheree Lillie, event hosts. Photo by Pat Krause

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Air

Museum was the venue of the opening-night party for the

Modernism Show and Sale. This is the Fal l

Preview kick-off for Modernism

Week. This event gives guests an early shopping experience with 40 world-class vendors showing their wares. Furniture, Decorations, f ine arts, jewelry and retro items were shown to the Hundreds of people attending. This event is a smaller more intimate setting and a preview for Modernism Week,

which is held in February.

There were Book signings, c lass ic car show and other events in this Columbus Day weekend. The event ran from October 9th to the 11th. One couple was busy looking at a retro radio and remembering w h a t t h e y listened to back then.

E v e r y guest seemed interested in the various booths with something

to their special likes. Others just ooohed and aaahed at all the

different items for show and sale. Vendors came from all over the west to bring their designs to this fall preview. Items came from the 20th century and a few from the 21st century so there was something for everyone’s taste.

Guests were treated to appetizers, refreshments and Live Music on the Bob Hope Stage. The opening party and reception gave buyers an exclusive look to be the first to be able to shop. The weekend gave other enthusiasts a look on

Saturday and Sunday that were not present on opening night. They had a chance to see and buy mid century modern collection furniture, beautiful decor and vintage accessories and so many variations of fine art. All proceeds from the Opening-night party and reception benefited Modernism Week’s Mission to support education and community grant programs.

House and Business tours were held on Saturday and Sunday. The tours included such famous homes as the Frey House, Palm Springs Tennis Club, Frank Sinatra’s neighborhood plus other architectural gems in the Desert. The Double-Decker Bus is always a favorite ride and there was even a Bike ride and after party. Sunday saw a Mondernism Yard Sale, a walking tour and of course more after parties.

Modernism Week at the PS Air Museum

Designer Trina Turk and J R Roberts . Photo by Pat Krause

Peter Moruzzi and Nickie McLaughlin. Photo by Pat KrauseAshley and Erik Rosenhow and Babs Marshall. Photo by Pat Krause

Mark Davis, Lisa Vossler Smith and Chris Mobley. Photo by Pat Krause

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By Pamela Price The 1960s took center

stage on October 10th at the Architecture and Design Center in Palm Springs as the “Meet the A + D Center Rat Pack Experience” took off at 5PM. Many who were in town for the Modernism Week Fall Preview attended the event. This upbeat happening was an homage to an era when “music, love, and the high-roller Las Vegas lifestyle were ‘ out of sight!’ Honorary Chairs were Nancy Sinatra and her daughter, Amanda Erlinger.

“This was one of the most original membership drives I have ever attended in the desert!” Said Indian Wells resident Cindy Kjaergaard, who took the invitation seriously when it advised guests to dress up in their “1960’s finery.” Styled professionally to resemble the late, great Audrey Hepburn, Ms. Kjaergaard arrived holding a long cigarette holder (deftly fashioned

from chopsticks!) sporting black sunglasses and “killer” black high heels homage to the legendary 1960s movie star.

Guests were all smiles as they listened to the marvelous music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr as DJ Baz worked away at his groove machine. Rappers would definitely have felt ‘out of it’ at this party! Sydney Williams, Director of the A + D, Center said the current exhibit, Seeing the Light: Illuminating Objects would be on the show through January 3, 2016 at their Edwards Harris Pavilion. An endless stream of guests visited the exhibit, enthralled by works of art such as A Couple’s Prayer ( from The Prayer Cloth Series ) by Pat Lasch.

Original records of the 45 rpm variety were cleverly displayed as table centerpieces and an “ oh-so smooth “ Martini Bar sponsored by Tito’s

Handmade Vodka with hors d’oeuvres beautifully arranged by LULU California Bistro was most inviting. Guests were invited to tour the gallery that is now admission-free thanks to a generous donor. Coming up on the A + D calendar is their January 23, 2016 Exhibition Bauhaus twenty-21: An Ongoing Legacy with photographs by Gordon Watkinson followed by an ADC Symposium and Tour on Jan. 30 led by Michael Siebenbrodt, curator of the Bauhaus Museum in Weimar, Germany.

Free admission to the A + D Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion ( 300 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs ) is underwritten by a “generous donor” and in effect, through July 2017. www.psmuseum.org (760) 423-5260.

Pam Price is a Commissioner with the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission.

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At the ‘ Meet the A + D Center -The Rat Pack Experience’ held at the Architecture and Design Museum in Palm Springs is Cindy Kjaergaard, her attire inspired by 1960’s iconic movie star, Audrey Hepburn. Photo by Pat Krause

Wisconsin and Houston, Texas have already done so, according to a spokesman for the Oneida Indian Nation, which has backed the Change the Mascot campaign.

Another bill on a racially sensitive issue didn’t get the same treatment, though. Brown, who signed a bill outlawing the sale of faux Confederate currency last year, vetoed a measure to ban naming public property after figures from the Confederate States of America.

The bill was introduced by Democratic state Senator Steve Glazer, a former adviser to Brown, in the aftermath of the

mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The massacre

catalyzed a nationwide movement to remove the Confederate flag from government buildings.

Brown said in his veto message that such an action was “long overdue.” But he said that the naming of public buildings was different and is “an issue quintessentially for local decision-makers.”

“Local governments are laboratories of democracy, which, under most circumstances, are quite capable of deciding for themselves which of their buildings and parks should be named, and after whom,” he said.

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pay for,” council candidate J.R. Roberts answered to a question about a $15 minimum wage.

Development in downtown Palm Springs was another hot button issue.

“I know how to deal with development, that’s my forte,

and this would never happen under my time,” said mayoral

candidate, Bob Weinstein.This forum gave voters food

for thought on who they want on the council, and for their next mayor of Palm Springs.

They’ll vote on November 3rd. Source KMIR

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Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas in-formacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presen-tacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado immediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado es possible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Ser-vices, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS COURT 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del deman-dante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JOHN P. GODSELL (SBN: 174356)/ TRACY R. DAUB (SBN: 239013) FREEMAN, FREEMAN & SMILEY, LLP 1888 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1900, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 TEL: 310-255-6100 Date (Fecha): FEB 27, 2014 Clerk, by (Secretario): C. PEREZ. Pub October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 DSW15-7189ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1511810, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 MAIN ST., P.O. BOX 431, RIVERSIDE, CA 92502 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ TAPPARO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: SANTANA VALLES to Proposed Name: SANTANA RODRIGUEZ 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes de-scribed above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: November 12, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2, b. The address of the court is 4050 MAIN ST., P.O. BOX 431, RIVERSIDE, CA 92502 : 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify news-paper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: October 1,

2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 DSW15-7207FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: V-More Inc, 12155 Magnolia Ave, Building 4-G,, Riverside, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: V-More Inc, 12155 Magnolia Ave, Building 4-G, Riverside, CA 92505/CA. Business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Sheng Gao, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 14, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201511374. 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 BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW15-7212 October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2015.FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:HELPING HANDS FLUFF & FOLD LAUNDRY SERVICE 13655 LUIS DRIVE UNIT A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LUICA GUADA-LUPE MONRROY 13655 LUIS DRIVE UNIT A, 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: LUCIA GUADALUPE MONRROY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 02, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201510932 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7210FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY/STUDIO 714, 68895 PEREZ RD-SUITE 7 & 8, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: REBECCA- -PIKUS 71460 SAN GORGONIO RD, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: REBECCA- -PIKUS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 06, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201511074 NOTICE — THIS FICTI-TIOUS 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 FIL-ING 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7209AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MADE. 6520 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RHEIANA MARIYA AL-DERETTE 3367 2ND ST. RIVERSIDE, CA. 92501. 2b. RICO ANGELO ALDERETTE 3367 2ND ST. RIVERSIDE CA 92501. 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 infor-mation 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: RHEIANA M ALDERETTE. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 15, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507475 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 24, 31, August 7, 14, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7145FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: WORKING CLASS JEWELRY 2943 SIERRA AVENUE, NORCO, CA 92860. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: IAN MATTHEW GOTTS 2943 SIERRA AVENUE, NORCO, CA 92860, AMANDA ASHLEY GOTTS 2943 SIERRA AVENUE, NORCO, CA 92860. Business is con-ducted 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: IAN MATTHEW GOTTS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 30, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510805 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 BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7206FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DIGITAL PARTY SOUND 27841 AVENIDA MARAVILLA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GEOFFREY MICHAEL SANDBERG 27841 AVE MARAVILLA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Reg-istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on SEPTEMBER 1, 2015. I declare that all the infor-

mation 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: GEOFFREY MICHAEL SANDBERG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201510307 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 BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7204FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO-ING BUSINESS AS: LUZ HOUSES CLEANING SERVICES 33478 NAVAJO TRL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIA DE LA LUZ TREJO TORRES 33478 NAVAJO TRL #2, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. 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: MARIA DE LA LUZ TREJO TORRES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510774 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7203FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: ANGELA ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY 31997 HUMMINGBIRD WAY, TEMECULA, CA 92592. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANGELA FAYE ANDERSON 31997 HUMMING-BIRD WAY, TEMECULA, CA 92592. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and cor-rect. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa-tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANGELA FAYE ANDERSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510737 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 BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7202FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: SOUL MASSAGE 12561 PALM DR #C, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County PO BOX 352, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: DIANA LIZETH CARDENAS BOJORQUEZ 12561 PALM DR #C, 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 cor-rect. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa-tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DIANA LIZETH CARDENAS BOJORQUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510362 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7201 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO-ING BUSINESS AS: CHC CONSULTING 34521 VENTURI AVENUE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Riv-erside County. Full name of registrant: CARLOS HUMBERTO CUEVA 34521 VENTURI AVENUE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on SEPTEMBER 28, 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: CARLOS HUMBERTO CUEVA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 28, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201510711 NOTICE — THIS FICTI-TIOUS 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 FIL-ING 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7198FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO-ING BUSINESS AS: SOUL HAIR SALON 12314 PALM DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County13831 VERBENA AV B, DES-ERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 . Full name of registrant:OFELIA- -MERCER 12314 PALM 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:OFELIA- -MERCER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510363 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 BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. DSW15-7197FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MONKEY IN THE MIDLE CON-SIGNMENT EVENT 72680 DINAH SHORE DRIVE #3, PALM DESERT, CA 92253. Riverside County 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: JULIANNA IRENE LOYA 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. 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: JULIANNA IRENE LOYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510319 NOTICE — THIS FICTI-TIOUS 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 FIL-ING 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2015. DSW15-7193FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: PACKER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 71780 SAN JACINTO DRIVE BLDG C1, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PACKER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 71780 SAN JACINTO DRIVE BLDG C1, RAN-CHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/13/2009. 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: SANDRA PACKER MORRIS, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 22, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201510380 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2015. DSW15-7192Trustee Sale No. : 20130169806109 Title Order No.: 1514631 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/28/2005. UN-LESS 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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0039274 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALI-FORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANI SHAKHGELDYAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/05/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPART-MENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 48 - 824 CHICHEN ITZA ROAD, COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 APN#: 612-520-026-4 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 with-out 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 $328,966.45. 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 auto-matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130169806109. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVI-SION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-POSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 10/07/2015 NPP0260053 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015, 10/30/2015 DSW15-7211APN: 639-041-003-8 T.S. No. 026267-CA NO-TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/18/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 12/9/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/25/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0322505, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 11/10/2014, as Instrument 2014-0430291, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KARA A STEPHENS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTYWILL 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: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all 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 TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:10036 SANTA CRUZ ROADDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining prin-cipal 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 publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is:$147,647.93 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 auto-matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number as-signed to this case 026267-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFOR-MATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015, 10/30/2015. DSW15-7208APN: 644-260-008-8T.S. No. 022972-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 11/13/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/29/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0470674, of Official Records in the of-fice of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LARRY MICHAEL AUBRY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTYWILL 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: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all 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 TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:13733 HACIENDA HEIGHTSDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining prin-cipal 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 publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is:$286,382.91 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,

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Desert Star Weekly Legals October 16, 2015 page 7and 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 auto-matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 022972-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES IN-FORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 10/9/2015, 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015. DSW15-7200APN: 644-260-008-8T.S. No. 022972-CA NO-TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 11/13/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/29/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0470674, of Official Records in the of-fice of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LARRY MICHAEL AUBRY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTYWILL 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: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all 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 TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:13733 HACIENDA HEIGHTSDESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining prin-cipal 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 publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is:$286,382.91 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 auto-matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than

one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 022972-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES IN-FORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 10/9/2015, 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015. DSW15-7200T.S. No. 14-30195 APN: 639-211-026-4 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Fi-nancial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursu-ant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JOSE A. VASQUEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE-Deed of Trust recorded8/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0606479 in book --, page--of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:10/26/2015 at 9:30 AM, Place of Sale: In the area in front of 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California 92881. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $190,587.74 Note: Because the Ben-eficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.. Street Address or other common designa-tion of real property 66272 5th Street Desert Hot Springs, California 92240. Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 639-211-026-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by send-ing a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automati-cally 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 appli-cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-30195. 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 post-ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated 9/30/2015, Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920, For Sale Infomration: (714) 848-9272www.elitepostandpub.com THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 13873 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015. DSW15-7205T.S. No. 15-35029 APN: 664-181-016-7 NO-TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/26/2004.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or war-ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, pos-session, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JAMES F. BASONE AND NELLIE A. BASONE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND SHAUNA REIMER, A SINGLE WOMAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices of Les Zieve, as TrusteeDeed of Trust recorded9/3/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0705671 in book --, page--of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:10/26/2015 at 9:30 AM. Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $132,077.74. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 65973 6th Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 664-181-016-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering 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 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 appli-cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-35029. 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 post-ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated 9/29/2015. Law Offices of Les Zieve, As Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information: (714) 848-9272www.elitepostandpub.com,_____ Marie Cesena, Trustee Sale Officer. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 13825 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015. DSW15-7199TSG No.: 8473889 TS No.: CA1400261532 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 667-250-019-4 Property Address: 62466 NORTH STARCROSS DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/24/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-ERTY, 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 10/28/2015 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/26/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0526992, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: CHRIS TSACHPINIS AND ANASTASIA TSACHPINIS., 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) AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held

by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situ-ated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MEN-TIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 667-250-019-4 The street address and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 62466 NORTH STARCROSS DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or war-ranty, expressed 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 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 $194,694.45. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all docu-ments evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. 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 in-formation. 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 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web www.Auction.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA1400261532 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0258979 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015. DSW15-7196 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004729370 Title Order No.: 730-1404542-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursu-ant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0475014 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVER-SIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ADDY ADAKAMA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 10/28/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 78607 BLACKSTONE COURT, BERMUDA DUNES, CALIFORNIA 92203 APN#: 607-170-020-9 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 remain-ing 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 publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is $775,892.98. 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 Elec-tion 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 auto-matically 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 cour-tesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004729370. Information about post-ponements 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMA-TION PLEASE CALL: XOME 750 HIGHWAY 121 BYP, SUITE 100 LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 09/22/2015 NPP0258780 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015. DSW15-7195NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-651986-HL Order No.: 150210153-CA-VOO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC-TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly ap-pointed trustee. The sale will be made, but with-out 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): JAMES C WITHAM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0204626 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 10/23/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,509,906.01 The purported property address is: 40700 DESERT CREEK LN, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 682-120-014-8 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 own-ership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916.939.0772 for information regard-ing 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-14-651986-HL . 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 send-ing 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 ex-clusive 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 COL-LECTOR 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: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-651986-HL IDSPub #0092631 10/2/2015 10/9/2015 10/16/2015. DSW15-7194

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By Jack LyonsTheatre and Film Critic

Films about high school music concerts, choral groups and choirs have been around for years. “Mr. Holland’s Opus”, starring Richard Dreyfuss, as a music teacher aspiring to compose just one great piece of music, and the TV shows “Glee” and “Fame” come quickly to mind. But documentaries about music departments, teachers, and high school students on the subject vary; depending on the vision of the documentarian and

the willingness of real students and adults to participate.

The film “Big Voice”, made by award-winning filmmaker Varda Bar-Kar, receives its World Premiere screening at the Heartland Film Festival of Indianapolis, Indiana on October 18th. It makes its local festival debut at the LA Femme International Film Festival on October 17th in Beverly Hills, CA.

As with many things in life, big events often have small beginnings. Filmmaker Bar-Kar was attending a Santa Monica,

California, High School music concert one year and was moved to tears by the beauty of the choir’s ‘voice’. “I wanted to find out how Santa Monica High School music teacher and Choir Master Jeffe Huls did it. I realized that a documentary film that told the story of a dedicated teacher (Huls) who makes a profound difference in his student’s lives and to reveal how valuable arts education can be [in our society]”, became a reality in a year-long filming effort chronicling events that became the film “Big Voice”; now playing on America’s film festival circuit.

Huls is not only a charismatic and articulate teacher, he is also a creative, caring, and understanding person. High school teenagers, some feeling their oats from time to time or coming to grips with their real or perceived inadequacies, can be challenging to convince that they all possess talent. Huls is a gifted leader who understands his role as one similar to that of a military drill instructor during basic training. He teaches his raw recruits. He shapes them turning them into a polished unified choral group that gives each student a sense of self-worth and a purpose and a place in the world.

There are several of scenes of Huls either in repose, thinking, or planning that poignantly will resonate with teachers. Teaching is truly a noble profession, but at times one also can sense the feeling of what it must be like to feel the loneliness of the long distance runner/teacher. They can never really be your sons or daughters. They belong to society. But like parents everywhere, we worry and are concerned about their futures.

But it’s all up to these eager youngsters as Huls continually counsels them. The class and a year-end choral presentation by

the students demand discipline, hard work, commitment and dedication. That’s the matra they hear from Huls. To watch the young choir grow in skill and self-confidence is what makes “Big Voice” so compelling a film.

Obviously, the star of the documentary is Jeff Huls, but director Bar-Kar wouldn’t have so compelling a film without the cooperation of the students who feel pretty comfortable being trailed around by a camera crew. Their articulate observations and commentary is most impressive when one considers they’re just high school youngsters. But, on the other hand, it all takes place in Santa Monica, near Hollywood, where the living is easy and laid-back.

“Big Voice” is easy on the eyes and is very technically proficient documentary thanks to the director of photography Keet Daron and editor Robert McFalls, who know how photograph and edit all the footage being shot over the course of an entire high school year.

This is a film that needs to be seen on PBS and screens all over America. And by the way, our education system and our society now more than ever needs the Jeffe Huls of this world.

Uplifting documentary “Big Voice” hits all the right notes

By Desert Star StaffBERKELEY, Cal i f . –

Encouraging Californians to use the state’s light-rail systems instead of driving is being promoted as one way to combat climate change.

A report out today from UC Berkeley and the nonprofit Next 10 rates transit systems like the Metro in Los Angeles and BART in San Francisco, and finds that stations in downtown areas give California the most “bang for the buck” in terms of increasing ridership and fostering vibrant neighborhoods.

Ethan Elkind, associate director of the Climate Change and Business Research Initiative at UC Berkeley, is the report’s lead author. He says proximity to transit stations in urban areas is a factor that needs to be considered.

“We have to think about

walkability, proximity to amenities, affordability, number of jobs and households located there,” he says. “Also the percentage of people in those areas, either employees or residents who actually use the transit system.”

The report gave Muni and BART in the Bay Area a letter grade of B, which were the highest scores issued in the study. Los Angeles Metro Rail and Sacramento Regional Transit both got Cs, while San Diego Metropolitan Transit and Santa Clara VTA both scored a C-minus.

Elkind says the lowest-scoring transit hubs tend to be isolated park-and-ride type stations that draw suburban commuters, but are too far from jobs and housing to attract local riders.

“You probably don’t need to provide rail service to those

areas,” he says. “What you could provide instead might be shuttle buses, or bus-only lanes. There’s much cheaper ways of serving areas that don’t have high

demand and high walkability.” The report says communities

with low-scoring transit hubs can take advantage of the existing infrastructure investment by

making sure local zoning laws and other regulations encourage companies and real estate developers to locate projects in and around rail stations.

Creating Greener, Walkable Neighborhoods

A Muni streetcar along the Embarcadero in San Francisco during the December holiday season. Credit: Luciano Mortula/iStockphoto.