W E E K L Y January 16, 2015 Vol. 8 No. 4

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many of the world’s top PGA TOUR professionals prepare to showcase their skills at the upcoming 2015 Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation (January 19-25), aviation pioneer Carey

Lohrenz will inspire attendees as the keynote speaker at the second annual Executive Women’s Day sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. This popular business forum, part of Humana Challenge tournament week, will bring together influential women from the Palm

Desert area to participate in an engaging daylong event focused on professional development, networking, and health and wellness. Executive Women’s Day will be held at the Arnold Palmer Private Course at PGA West in La Quinta, the host course of the Humana Challenge,

on January 20, 2015.M o r e t h a n 1 6 0

businesswomen are expected to attend the event, which includes presentations and panel discussions, networking sessions and a behind-the-scenes tournament tour. Highlights of the event held during the

Humana Challenge include:• Carey Lohrenz, aviation

pioneer and Executive Women’s Day keynote speaker

• Denise Wilson, founder, president and chief executive officer, Desert Jet

By Desert Star StaffMORONGO CASINO,

RESORT & SPA – Lily Tomlin, one of America’s most enduring comedians and a recipient at last month’s prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, brings her hilarious observations and characters to the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa on April 3.

“Lily Tomlin has kept the nation in stitches for more than four decades,” Morongo Executive Director of Marketing Phil Cooper said. “We are thrilled to host this extraordinary comedy legend in our Grand Ballroom.”

Tomlin joined actor Tom Hanks; Musicians sting, singer Al Green and ballerina Patricia

McBride as awardees at the 37th annual Kennedy Center Honors, held Dec. 7. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama was on hand at the Washington DC gala as Tomlin and the other honorees were celebrated for influencing American culture through the arts.

Tomlin’s numerous other accolades include a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a Grammy, two Tony awards and six Emmys.

A ground-breaking comic, Tomlin’s career spans TV, film, theater and animation. She first came to national prominence on NBC’s top-rated “Laugh-in” show, where she portrayed such

characters as Ernestine, the cranky telephone operator, and Edith Ann, an amusing 6-year-old in a giant rocking chair.

From there, she branched out into comedy specials, acting (with memorable roles in such films as “Nashville,” “All of Me” and “9 to 5,” and TV shows, including “The West Wing,” “Murphy Brown” and “Damages”) and a tour de force stage performance in “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.”

Tickets for her Morongo appearance go on sale Friday, Jan. 9, for $49 and $59 via Ticketmaster and the Morongo box office.

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Lily Tomlin at Morongo Casino

The first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz aviation pioneer and Executive Women’s Day keynote speaker

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6TH ANNUAL WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Fred “The Hammer” Williamson held his 6th annual Wounded Warrior Project Celebrity golf tournament and pairing’s party at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on January 9th and 10th. The Pairings Party was held on the 12th floor Wine Bar and was by invitation only for the players and guests the night before the golf tournament. Fred got his ‘A’ list of Celebrity players from his friends that included many sports names, some from the Hall of Fame in Baseball and Football. Other celebrities were actors and actresses, Musicians, Local TV anchors and even a former boxing champion.

These celebrities are always on board to help with the Wounded Warrior Project that gives aid to our wounded service men and women. The project honors and empowers our Wounded Warriors that incurred injuries on or after the horrific attack on September 11, 2001. The golf tournament was held on January 10th at the Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. There was an awards party in LIT after golf. This is a big fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project that gives a helping hand as they adjust to their new life after their injuries.

TIM HANLON GETS A STAR Story and Photos by Pat Krause

The 387th Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was awarded to Tim Hanlon. Hanlon is the President of Wells Fargo Foundation and an Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo. Hanlon has been with Wells Fargo for over 32 years.

He has served on the board at the Palm Springs international Film Festival, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Center Theatre Group. Hanlon has been an advocate for HIV/Aids in the valley for prevention and education of the disease. Mr. Hanlon has led Wells Fargo in providing more than 17 million dollars to local AIDS related causes during the last decade. He has chaired many charities such as the Film Festival, One Night Only and the 2007 Steve Chase Humanitarian Award Gala.

Mr. Hanlon’s Star rests at 200 South Palm Canyon Drive in front of LuLu’s restaurant. Many Friends and family were on hand to witness the dedication ceremony of the placing of the Star on January 5, 2015. Speakers included Barbara Keller, Mayor Steve Pougnet, David Brinkman and Former Mayor Ron Odin to name a few. Mr. Hanlon spoke from the heart when he thanked all the people that attended and named a few people that put him on the path of philanthropy.

“DON QUIXOTE” Story and Photos by Pat Krause

The Screening of “Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha: on January 7th brought out the Actor, James Franco, to the Red Carpet and a Q&A after the film. He brought with him actors Carmen Argenziano, Horatio Sanz, Reinaldo Zavarce, Anthony Skordi and Steve Bannos. He also brought the 10 directors of the film with him. The 10 directors are students of James Franco at USC. Franco was thrilled the film got into the Film Festival, and many films produced by students at USC never get shown to a large audience.

Mr. Franco wanted to be photographed with his students on the Red Carpet. He talked to local TV crews and media before heading into the watch the film with the cast and directors. Authors and Producers also attending the Q&A after the film to tell a bit about how the film was made, an unusual film that has 10 listed directors. Mr. Franco was so proud of the students as the film was very good with some veteran actors portraying the characters within the film.

PSIFF CLOSING NIGHT FILM GALA Story and Photos by Pat KrauseThe Closing night Film and Gala were the culmination of an extraordinary 11 days of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. This festival is one of the most successful so far. The whole city opens up to bring this festival to its glory. Hotels, restaurants, transportation, TV, Radio, Newspapers and magazines all work to make this festival possible. The closing night film, Boychoir had Dustin Hoffman in the lead with a new young talent, Garrett Wireing, as the young boy singer and was filled with beautiful music by the many young choirboys in the film. An after party was held at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for all those attending the closing night film. There were about 400 screenings of the films from 65 countries. Over 130,000 people attended

these screenings that were shown at multiple theatres in 9km;Palm Springs. There were 126 sponsors for the Festival and close to 1000 volunteers. The Festival has a year-round staff and a number of board of directors and programmers. None of this could be possible without the help of all these individuals and businesses. Underwriters made the gala probably which drew a record number of 2,400 guests and is always sold out early. The films are a window on the lives and different worlds other than our own. The creativity of the writers and directors and storytellers leaves a lasting impression on the whole Valley. They put their hearts and souls into every single project and film. The A list of celebrities who come to walk the Red Carpet and arrive to help promote their films is impressive as well as the many that are given awards the night of the Gala. The many directors who are proud of their films attended Q&As to answer questions from the guests. The directors, producers, actors and writers come from all parts of our world to our Valley for the PSIFF. The Golden Globes have been held and many of the choices at the PSIFF were big winners, from actors to directors to films. This shows how important our Film Festival is in the industry and how great the programmers are at picking only the best to be shown here. It takes months of watching films to be able to choose the ones they think are the best for the PSIFF. They have a proven record on their ability to pick winners of Golden Globes and Oscars.

Actor Ron Masak, Fred”the Hammer” Williamson, Actor Michael Dante and Coach Tom Flores

Paul Ryan, Kathlene Bradley, Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles

Honoree, Tim Hanlon and Kathleen BennettBarbara Keller, honoree, Tim Hanlon and Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet

Ben Ripley- writer, Garrett Wareing-actor,Francois Girard-Director,Carol Baum and Judy Cairo- Producer Actress Mackenzie Wareing, actor Garrett Wareing

and Mother Ginny Wareing at the After Party

Weekend Event Sum Up

Film Actors- Steve Bannos, Vera Cherny, Reinaldo Zavarce and Anthony Skordi

James Franco in Knit hat, center, and some of the Directors of the film from USC

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It is said that the month of January is named after the two-faced Roman god Janus, with one face looking back at the old year while the other face gazes into the future. In that spirit, for this column, I will take a look back and forwards at the wonderful world of entertainment here in Southern California as we begin 2015.

For me the New Year began with a “Salute to Vienna” at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It

is performed in the local area every January for one day only, and seeing the show is like a mini musical visit to Vienna, a city of dreams. Next year, if you want to travel to Vienna sans passport, mark your 2016 Entertainment calendar and check off this Viennese bonbon. This year the singers were Thomas Weinhappel (baritone), Lilla Galambos (soprano) and Eugene Amesmann (tenor). All three were in great voice and high spirits under the direction of conductor Niels Muus. The music was ‘lustig’ with Strauss waltzes and music from operettas like “Die Fledermaus” and Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.” Two dance companies also performed with grace, style and flourishes of humor. Seeing “A Salute to Vienna” was great fun and a great way to begin 2015.

Looking forward, on Thursday, January 22, Shen Yun will perform at the Dolby Theater (formerly the Kodak) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. through Sunday, Jan. 25. It will then move to Northridge on Jan. 27 and 28 at the Valley Performing Arts Center, and from Jan. 29 to 31 at the Segerstrom Center in Orange County. For tickets and information go to www.ShenYun.com/LA or phone 800-880-0188

Shen Yun has received high praise from critics around the world and features a cast of 60 dancers and 40 musicians who bring audiences 5,000 years of Chinese culture, presented in one magical evening of music and dance. Sadly, while this lavish production is touring the world, it has not been allowed to be seen in China itself.

The ideas for Shen Yun began in 2006 when Chinese artists gathered in New York and developed the concept for this lavish show. Now five companies travel around the world and present Shen Yun on four continents.

The people of China have long believed that their culture was a gift from heaven and that art was the primary way to explore the connection between humanity and the higher universe. In one evening the 100 performers in the Shen Yun company take their audiences on a journey of 5,000 years as they present a musical and dance tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends and heroic stories. Once again, no passport is needed to go on this beautiful, artistic journey.

In 2014 I saw Noel Coward’s charming period comedy,”Blithe Spirit,” at the Ahmanson, starring Angela Lansbury in her Tony-Award-winning role as Madam Arcati. She is amazing as a medium who conjures up the late wife of a novelist. At 89 she is still

a true crowd-pleaser. Everything about this production is excellent, from cast to sets and costumes. The show ends on Jan. 18, so there is still time to enjoy it.

As for movies, one of my personal favorites was “Into The Woods,” based on the Stephen Sondheim musical of the same name. A fairytale for adults, the film stars Emily Blunt as the Baker’s wife, Meryl Streep as the witch, Johnny Depp as the wolf and Chris Pine as Prince Charming. It opened on Christmas Day, 2014, is a contender for Golden Globes and may also be in the race when Oscar time rolls around.

Other excellent films from 2014 include “The Imitation Game,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly. This stunning drama tells the true story of how one man saved countless millions of lives by figuring out how to break the German Code during WWII. “Time Magazine” calls Cumberbatch’s performance “the best performance of the year.”

Other excellent films, based on real characters, include “The Theory of Everything” about Stephen Hawking and “Unbroken,” Angelina Jolie’s tribute to war hero and Olympic

athlete Louis Zamparini Coming to DVD in January:

“The Boxtrolls,” from the creators of the Academy Award-nominated films “Coraline” and “Paranorman,” will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on Jan. 20.The animated film has been nominated for 13 Annie Awards and will probably be nominated for an animated film Oscar.

On Jan. 27 “Fury,” starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD. The powerful war drama. set in 1945, has been hailed as “a film that grabs you and never lets go,” by Peter Travers, “Rolling Stone.

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Leadership and strategy expert Carey Lorenz has experience operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments imaginable: in the cockpit at Mach 2. As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast moving, dynamic environments, where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.

“After flying worldwide missions as an F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot, I know firsthand what it’s like to work under extreme pressure in some of the most demanding and stressful environments imaginable,” Lohrenz said. “I have found there are many steps women can take to live well, work smart, and be fearless leaders wherever their workplace may be.”

Executive Women’s Day celebrates the power and accomplishments of women in the local U.S. cities where the

PGA TOUR visits. As part each event, women are empowered to grow both professionally and personally, which includes developing a healthy lifestyle and balance.

“We are pleased to partner with Astellas on a valuable opportunity to inspire and inform women to make connections, build relationships and keep their personal health up to par,” said Donna Fiedorowicz, PGA TOUR senior vice president of tournament activation and outreach. “We also are thrilled to see the success of Executive Women’s Day as a powerful way to engage the growing female PGA TOUR fan base with information that helps them stay strong, healthy and connected through discussion of health and well-being as well as broader professional development opportunities.”

The Executive Women’s Day event is part of the PGA TOUR’s Women’s Initiative. The program is sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc., a pharmaceutical company dedicated to changing tomorrow by improving the health of people through innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. The multi-year partnership between the TOUR and Astellas

will support Executive Women’s Day events in 23 U.S cities this year.

O t h e r t o u r n a m e n t programming sponsored by Astellas includes:

(1) Put t for Char i ty Challenge at the tournament’s fan zone where people can test their skill. Each person will have three opportunities to putt and win prizes, and Astellas will donate $1 toward the designated tournament charity for each participant, up to $5,000.

(2) PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge, which was created to recognize and show appreciation

to more than 100,000 tournament volunteers annually who dedicate their time, passion and energy to help tournaments raise funds for local charities. At the conclusion of the Volunteer Challenge, one volunteer will be honored for his/her dedication and have the opportunity to present a check for $10,000 in his/her name to the Desert Classic Charities. The volunteer will be recognized during the Humana Challenge Closing Party at the Renaissance Indian Wells in the Emerald Ballroom on January 24, 2015.

“As a leader in improving the health of patients worldwide,

Astellas is proud to support the Executive Women’s Day events and bring much needed awareness and assistance to female employees who may face challenges in prioritizing their health and well-being,” said Gary Kaiser, director of marketing for Astellas Pharma US, Inc. “We also are pleased to give back to the community by supporting local volunteers in the PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge to support charities in the area.”

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Before fully moving on into the New Year, it seems essential to celebrate several overlooked masterworks from 2014.

Artist: Sturgill SimpsonTitle: Metamodern Sounds in Country Music (High Top Mountain Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard

Tell me more: There is a reason that Sturgill Simpson is set to play at both the Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals in April. The Kentucky native’s outstanding sophomore album “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music” is both a celebration of authentic country and genre-bending modernism. Highlights include “Turtles all the Way Down” with its perfect mix of

country and gospel, “Long White Line” featuring a swirling psychedelic finish, and the tender “The Promise” with Simpson’s voice mostly hushed until a soaring finale reveals his baritone at its most ardent. Information: SturgillSimpson.com.

Artist: Ray PriceTitle: Beauty Is… (Amerimonte Records)You might like if you enjoy: Ray Price, Vince Gill, George Jones

Tell me more: When Ray Price died at age 87 in December 2013, country music lost one of its most beloved voices. The release of 2014’s “Beauty Is…” featured the final recordings made by Price as he was battling cancer, allowing his glorious

baritone to shine while delivering 12 bittersweet ballads. Things get going with Price and Vince Gill joining forces on “Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder.” Later Martina McBride sings with Price on the symphonic “An Affair to Remember.” But it really is Price who gets to impress here, with “This Thing of Ours” and “No More Songs to Sing” particularly poignant. Information: BeautyIsRayPrice.com.

Artists: Dave Alvin & Phil AlvinTitle: Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy (Yep Roc Records)

You might like if you enjoy:

The Blasters, John DoeTell me more: When brothers

Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin decided to record their tribute to Big Bill Broonzy, it marked their first studio collaboration since The Blasters’ “Hard Line” (1985). A celebration of Broonzy’s groundbreaking blues compositions as much as the Alvins’ own fiery approach, the blend of Phil’s raucous vocals and harmonica with Dave’s blistering guitar work and gentle baritone are a potent combo across the riveting collection. Information: yeproc.com.

Artist: The Fallen StarsTitle: Way Out West (The Fallen Stars)

You might like if you enjoy: The Mastersons, Gram Parsons,

Emmylou HarrisTell me more: On their latest

LP “Way Out West,” Huntington Beach-based the Fallen Stars (husband-and-wife Bobbo and Tracy Byrnes, and drummer Brandon Allen) are joined by a strong cast of talented players including keyboardist Rami Jaffee (the Wallflowers) for a surefire run that includes a couple of originals and a wealth of artful covers. Among the many winning reworkings on the disc are the Fallen Stars’ versions of the X classic “4th of July” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison” and Chris Tarmy’s edgy rocker “Las Vegas.” Information: TheFallenStars.com.

Americana Champions Shone Bright in 2014

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By Pam Price “Good-bye Winter, Hello

World.” It says on a Palm Springs International Festival postcard as awards and farewells marked the close of their 26th Annual Festival. At a reception honoring French-speaking films, (the invitation read, “Palm Springs Speaks French”) held at

the Riviera Hotels Circa 59 on January 9; sponsors mingled with filmmakers and invited guests. The event brought together an international crowd along with Consulate General of Switzerland in Los Angeles, Jean-Francois Lichtenstern, he noted Switzerland premiered two films at the Festival, What’s Between

Us and Unlikely Heros. Mingling on the Riviera’s patio, overlooking their lavish lighted pool, there were others representing the film world, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium, the French Embassy, the Los Angeles Film and TV Office, TV5Monde and the Quebec delegation from Los Angeles.

A French inspired buffet included oversized pretzels with a tangy mustard sauce, a nod to the German-speaking films, perhaps?

Not far from the Riviera Hotel’s event was another, that same evening was one, literally splashed with color. This was the long awaited opening reception at Lon Michels Gallery at 1003, N.Palm Canyon, which attracted nearly 500 art fans according to Lon and his partner Todd Olson. Roy Smith’s mixed media drawings were on the show along with the inimitable paintings of Wisconsin native; Lon Michel has brought across the desert. His canvases are larger than in life, reinforced by his latest work in progress, “Las Meninas”, which, he said is “my homage to Diego Vazquez,” a Spanish painter and leading artist in the Court of King Philip IV, who painted the original Las Meninas in 1656. Inspired by this classic completed during the Spain’s Golden Age, Lon Michels uses the primary painting in a big way.

Take this literally, the canvas he is painting is eight by ten feet; when its debut

arrives, art lovers will discover several local personalities, including Grace Robbins and Angela Romero, artfully painted

by Lon Michels. Phyllis Eisenberg, a Chicago

based snowbird that roosts in Palm Desert during PSIFF, and devoted fan claims, she managed to see up to four films daily. “ Forget the popcorn and boxed candy. I visit Cellos Pantry,” just opened in Rancho Mirage and the brainchild of owners Bonnie Barkley and Tom Steferak of Cello’s American Bistro in Cathedral City,” she said. Their four-course ‘grab and go’ dinners, sides and fresh salads, all neatly packaged and piled high in a custom-made bag are ideal to dine on between films. “ Stick to the salads, house made apple crisp and chicken salad sandwiches, and you don’t even need a microwave!” “ Today my add film on was the 87-minute USA/UK/Israel documentary, Above and Beyond.” Thank you Cellos!

This year there 195 films from 65 countries on fifteen screens, non-stop for 12 days, exclusively in Palm Springs. Eisenberg said, “There’s barely time for an intermission.”

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

BIGGER THAN LIFE: Lon Michel’s 9 ft by 10 ft. acrylic canvas is ‘painting in progress’ featuring local per-sonalities such as Grace Robbins, Angela Romero, Brenda Martin and Mellissa Ballard.

The Trial of Viviane Amsalem at PSIFFBy Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic

For all those cineastes who miss seeing work from the likes of Eugene Ionesco and Samuel Beckett, and the rest of the “theatre of the absurd” gang, take heart. The new Israeli dark dramedy film “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” is a worthy semantics-laden candidate to warm the cockles of your heart.

The melodrama cleverly written and directed by the brother-sister team of Ronit Elkabertz and Shlomi Elkabertz introduces to non-Israel i audiences the complicated nature of its legal system concerning marriage and divorce. In theocracies, religious law trumps all varieties of civil law procedures that are common in most other countries. In Israel there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce. Only rabbis can legitimize a

marriage or a dissolution. But this dissolution is only possible with the full consent of the husband (oh,oh), and herein lies the story and plotline of the movie.

The film opens in a courtroom setting where Viviane Amsalem (Ronit Elkabertz) has been applying for a divorce from her husband Elisha (Sasson Gabai) for three years. She is represented by her lawyer Carmel Ben-Tovim (Menashe Noy), who presents her case and legal papers to a three rabbi tribunal led by head rabbi (Eli Gorenstein). These three gentlemen will eventually adjudicate Viviane’s petition.

Needless to say, all parties are extremely frustrated after three years of continuances, and delays as all wait to bring closure to Viviane’s petition. Everyone that is, except Elisha, Viviane’s husband, who keeps saying No, I don’t want a divorce. The

main sticking point is Elisha’s continuing refusal to agree to the divorce. He just keeps saying “no” every time the rabbinical court tries to bring an agreement to the proceedings. He has been placed in jail for contempt of court rulings, but each time when the case begins again, he merely says “No” and it’s back to square one. Under the law Elisha has more power than the rabbinical court.

Witnesses come and go and the trial keeps being delayed in order for the court and the parties involved “to agree” to Viviane’s petition. If you thought American lawyers were “continuance happy”, wait until you observe an Israeli rabbinical court in action. Semantics and Talmudic scholarly exchanges take place as the tribunal argue among themselves as to how to proceed. It’s an eye opening experience for Western cultured democracies.

The brilliant and incisive script borrows a page from the theatre of the absurd in laying out a simple, straightforward premise – a divorce petition – and then observes how the film’s characters attempt to untie the Gordian Knot situation the court and Viviane find themselves in.

The wonderful, understated, performances of Elkabertz and Gabai are what drives the film

narrative. Thanks to the notoriety and success of the film, Israel may reexamine some of its country’s laws concerning marriage and divorce or dissolution.

According to sources close to the producers, “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” could be in selected American theatres this summer. Bring your sense of humor and a lot of patience.

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THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW15-7015.FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: E.R. POOL SERVICE 45-210 DESERT VIEW CT LA QUINTA CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EPIFANIO – ROJAS 45210 DESERT VIEW CT LA QUINTA CA 92253. Busi-ness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: EPIFANIO ROJAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 12, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. L. QUINTERO File No. I-2015-00102. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW15-7013FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HAPPY NEST II (1) HAPPY Nest III 3180 E. VISTA CHINO PALM SPRINGA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CRI ENTERPRISES, INC. 3140 E. VISTA CHINO PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/18/2007. 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: GEORGE CAMUA CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 13, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. Y. R. CRUZ File No. I-2015-00110. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW15-7011FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CARE HOSPICE 3020 E. VISA CHINO PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DESERT CARE ENTERRPISES, LLC 3020 E. VISTA CHINO PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is conducted by LImiTED LIABILITY COMPANY: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: GEORGE CAMUA CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 13, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. Y. R. CRUZ File No. I-2015-00109. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW15-7010FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: BIG PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT 67305 HACIENDA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Mailing Address 611 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE #7-518 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Riv-erside County. Full name of registrant: DEBORAH GLYN BROCK 67305 HACIENDA AVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240 Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness 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: DEBORAH GLYN BROCK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riv-erside County on DECEMBER 19, 2014. Larry W. Ward, signed. T. BRIMMER File No. I-2014-03153. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW15-7009FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SCIENCE OF LIFE INSTITUTE 77815 CALIFORNIA DR. B 12. PALM DESERT CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EDWARD LAWRENCE SALAS 2835 BRAZEAU AVE BRENTWOOD MO 63144. Business is con-ducted by indivdual: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness 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: EDWARD LAWRENCE SALAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2015 Larry W. Ward, signed TL. QUINTERO File No. I-2015-00050. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND

PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 16, 23, 30, February 3, 2015. DSW15-7004AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: M & E CONCESSIONS COMMISSARY (1) ST. FAIR FOOD (2) KANE LOGISTIXS (3) ST. FAIR FOOD COMMISSARY (4) E & E PEL’S ENTERPRISES (5) E & E PEL’S LEM-ONADE 68-805 PEREZ RD #G76-77 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: 2a. ROBERT NICHOLAS KANE 37855 DREXELL DR PALM DESERT CA 92211. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the ficti-tious 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: ROBERT KANE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOV. 06, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed L. QUINTERO File No. I-2014-02819. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 2014. Amended January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2015. DSW14-60257FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY 40820 WINCHESTER RD STE 2270 TEMECULA CA 92591. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RAYMOND DELFIANDRA JR (PAUL) 82861 BURNETT INDIO CA 92201. 2B DIANE DELFIANDRA 82861 BURNETT INDIO CA 92201. 2C. MALLORI DELFIANDRA HARLIN 82861 BURNETT INDIO CA 92201 Business is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: Reg-istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/6/12. 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: DIANE DELFIANDRA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00040. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7006FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY 71-800 HWY 111 STE A-142 RANCHO MIRAE CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RAYMOND DELFIANDRA JR (PAUL) 82862 BURNETT INDIO CA 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant com-menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/6/10. 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: RAYMOND DELFIAN-DRA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00039. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7005FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: ABRAHAM & KENNEDY REALTORS 594 S. CAMINO REAL, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: STEVEN MARK ABRAHAM 594 S. CAMINO REAL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Business is con-ducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 8, 2010. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, infor-mation which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: STEVEN MARK ABRAHAM. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. L. QUINTERO File No. I-2015-0052. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7002FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LIBERTY ESCROW 1844 HID-DEN RANCH RD, RIVERSIDE CA 92508. Mailing Address P.O. BOX 20563 RIVERSIDE CA 92516. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MON-ICA ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ 18414 HIDDEN RANCH RD. RIVERSIDE CA 92508. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the ficti-tious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MONICA ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 22, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed D. SANTANA File No. R-2014-11951. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015. DSW15-7001ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC 1406683. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: ELIZABETH SARA REICHLER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ELIZABETH SARA REICHLER to Proposed Name: ELIZABETH SARA JAMES. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described 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 - Date, Time and Place: 02/13/2015 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 66538 Eighth Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: December 19, 2014 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub December 26, 2014, January 2, 9, 16, 2015. DSW 14-60294FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PERFECT IMAGES JANITORIAL 8 CALLE LA REINA RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Mailing Address PO BOX 13542 PALM DESERT, CA 92255. Riverside County. Full name of regis-trant: SPARKLEEN, INC. 8 CALLE LA REINA RAN-CHO MIRAGE CA 92270. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the 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: KEELIN BRYAN JACKSON PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed T. BRIMMER File No. I-2014-03136. 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 December 26, 2014, January 2, 9, 16, 2015. DSW 14-60293APN: 768-310-004-3 TS No: CA08004648-14-1 TO No: 14-0020342-02 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 20, 2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Ap-pointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0659398 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on November 14, 2013 as Instrument Number 2013-0540485 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by MARISSA LERMA, AND JESUS A DUENAS, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE KB HOME LOANS, A COUN-TRYWIDE MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC SERIES as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, Cali-fornia describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 53-821 SLATE DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regard-ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total

amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reason-able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $188,056.51 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for informa-tion regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08004648-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the In-ternet Web site. The best way to verify postpone-ment information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 13, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08004648-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM AT 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR-MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-000049-1, PUB DATES: 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015. DSW15-7012Trustee Sale No. : 00000004706180 Title Order No.: 140200971 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/24/2008. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/28/2008 as In-strument No. 2008-0042268 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE

County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARTIN VARGAS AND ANNETTE L. VARGAS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/05/2015 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: 84851 SUNSHINE AVENUE, COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 APN#: 768-201-017-8 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 $201,236.22. 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 00000004706180. 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 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/12/2015 NPP0240576 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015. DSW15-7007Trustee Sale No. 14-12-801 Title Order No. NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST 注：本文件包含一个

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Desert Star Weekly Legals January 16, 2015 page 7信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE IF YOUR PROPERTY IS IN FORECLOSURE BECAUSE YOU ARE BE-HIND IN YOUR PAYMENTS, IT MAY BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY COURT ACTION, and you may have the legal right to bring your account in good standing by paying all of your past due payments plus permitted costs and expenses within the time permitted by law for reinstatement of your account, which is normally five business days prior to the date set for the sale of your property. No sale date may be set until approximately 90 days from the date this notice of default may be recorded (which date of recordation appears on this notice). This amount is $ 2,855,626.21 as of 12/29/2014 and will increase until your ac-count becomes current. While your property is in foreclosure, you still must pay other obligations (such as insurance and taxes) required by your note and deed of trust or mortgage. If you fail to make future payments on the loan, pay taxes on the property, provide insurance on the property, or pay other obligations as required in the note and deed of trust or mortgage, the beneficiary or mortgagee may insist that you do so in order to reinstate your account in good standing. In ad-dition, the beneficiary or mortgagee may require as a condition to reinstatement that you provide reliable written evidence that you paid all senior liens, property taxes, and hazard insurance pre-miums. Upon your written request, the beneficiary or mortgagee will give you a written itemization of the entire amount you must pay. You may not have to pay the entire unpaid portion of your ac-count, even though full payment was demanded, but you must pay all amounts in default at the time payment is made. However, you and your beneficiary or mortgagee may mutually agree in writing prior to the time the notice of sale is posted (which may not be earlier than three-months after this notice of default is recorded) to, among other things, (1) provide additional time in which to cure the default by transfer of the property or otherwise; or (2) establish a schedule of payments in order to cure your default; or both (1) and (2). Following the expiration of the time period referred to in the first paragraph of this notice, unless the obligation being foreclosed upon or a separate written agreement between you and your creditor permits a longer period, you have only the legal right to stop the sale of property by paying the entire amount demanded by your creditor. To find out the amount you must pay,

to arrange for payment to stop the foreclosure, or if your property is in foreclosure for any other reason, contact: Frank Zeng and Hilda Zeng c/o Lender’s Foreclosure Services, P.O. Box 92086, City of Industry, CA 91715-2086 (626) 579-5350 If you have any questions, you should contact a lawyer or the governmental agency which may have insured your loan. Notwithstanding the fact that your property is in foreclosure, you may offer your property for sale, provided the sale is con-cluded prior to the conclusion of the foreclosure. REMEMBER, YOU MAY LOSE LEGAL RIGHTS IF YOU DO NOT TAKE PROMPT ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Lender’s Foreclosure Services is either the original trustee, the duly appointed Trustee, substituted trustee or acting as agent for the trustee or beneficiary under a Deed of Trust dated 04/12/2013, executed by REO Group Properties LLC, a Califoria Limited Liability Company, as trustor, to secure obligations in favor of Beneficiary Recorded on 04/18/2013 as instru-ment number 2013-0184102 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, describing land therein: as more fully described on said Deed of Trust; including the note(s) for the original sum of $2,650,000.00 that the beneficial interest under said Deed of Trust and the obligations secured thereby are presently held by the beneficiary; that a breach of, and default in, the obligations for which said Deed of Trust is security has occurred in that the payment has not been made of: THE UNPAID PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF $2,650,000.00 WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE ON JULY 18, 2013, PLUS INTEREST ACCRUING FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 2013, TOGETHER WITH LATE CHARGES, FORECLOSURE FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES. That by reason thereof, the present beneficiary under such Deed of Trust, has executed and delivered to said Trustee, a written Declaration and Demand for Sale, and has deposited with said duly appointed Trustee, such Deed of Trust and all documents evidencing the obligations secured thereby, and has declared and does hereby declare all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable and has elected and does hereby elect to cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. A declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Default duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. DATE: 1/8/15 Lender’s Foreclo-sure Services, As Trustee ______Sylvia L. Ramos, Senior Trustee’s Sale Officer. PUB 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015. DSW15-7003 Trustee Sale No. 668864 Loan No. 9010155900 Title Order No. APN 644-180-011-3 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (UNIFIED SALE)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/27/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/30/2015 at 09:00AM, First American Title Insurance Com-pany as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on April 7, 2008 as Document Number 2008-0170788 of official records in the Officc e of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: Millie P. Newsom, an unmarried woman, as Trustor, Mission Oaks National Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Fi-nancial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the real and personal prop-erty therein: REAL PROPERTY: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Exhibit “A” That portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the City of Desert Hot Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, according to United States Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 25 of Desert Hot Springs Highlands Unit No. 3, as shown by Map on file in Book 33, Page 76 of Maps, records of Riverside County, California; Thence South 75° 10’ 00” East, 249.62 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 27 of said Desert Hot Springs Highland Unit No. 3; Thence South 0° 05’ 40” West, 242.00 feet; Thence South 63° 31’ 30” West 268.34 feet; Thence North 0° 05’ 40” East, 425.53 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom any por-tion lying within Mountain View Road. Also Ex-cepting that portion conveyed to the County of Riverside, by deed recorded November 21, 1960, as Instrument No. 99292, of Official Records of Riverside County, California. Also Excepting therefrom that portion described in deed to the City of Desert Hot Springs, recorded June 25, 1987, as Instrument No. 87-180445, of Official Records of Riverside County, California. Also

Excepting therefrom one-half of all oil, gas and minerals on or under said land, as reserved to George A. Hickey and Julia H. Hickey, by deed recorded April 9, 1954 in Book 1574, Page 98 of Official Records of Riverside County, California. Also Excepting therefrom the remaining one-half interest In all oil, gas and minerals under said land, without, however, any rights to enter upon the surface to prospect for, drill for or develop any of said substances, as reserved by Desert Hot Springs Highlands, a Limited Partnership, in deed recorded August 12, 1964, as Instrument No. 98741, of Official Records of Riverside County, California. APN: 644-180-011-3 PERSONAL PROPERTY: See Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Exhibit “B” All cash; accounts; deposit accounts; accounts re-ceivable; notes receivable; chattel paper; contract rights; insurance refunds, rebates, and returns; equipment; furniture; furnishings; fixtures; trade fixtures leasehold improvements; inventory; raw materials, works-in-progress and finished goods; supplies; copyrights; licenses; patents; software; trademarks and service marks; royalties; rents, profits and issues; goodwill; customer lists; all proceeds of any sale or transfer of an alcoholic beverage resale license; together with: all pro-ceeds of, additions, replacements, increases, products, returns, accessories, attachments, in-surance proceeds, condemnations awards, com-mercial tort claims and choses in action relating to or arising out of the collateral, located at 13660 Mountain View Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 and elsewhere, whether now owned or hereafter acquired; whether any of the foregoing is owned now or acquired later; all accessions, additions, replacements, and substitutions relat-ing to any of the foregoing; all records of any kind relating to any of the foregoing; all proceeds relat-ing to any of the foregoing (including insurance, general intangibles and accounts proceeds). The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common desig-nation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13660 Mountain View Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, ex-pressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,967,833.00 (Estimated) Ac-

crued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The under-signed caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should under-stand 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 respon-sible 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, pursu-ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the In-ternet Web site. The best way to verify postpone-ment information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www.ncs.firstam.com/socal/ DATE: 12/31/14 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0240295 To: DES-ERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 01/09/2015 , 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015. DSW15-7000

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December 5, Palm Springs High School Indians football program proved they are among the best in California by taking home the CIF championship.

Now a little over a month later, after defeating the preseason league favorite La Quinta Blackhawks (2-1 in DVL, 9-5 Overall) last Friday, the Indians (3-0 in DVL, 11-2 Overall) basketball team is also showing its capability of winning the DVL and possibly matching their football brethren with a CIF title of their own.

Heading into the game at Palm Springs High School, the Blackhawks and Indians were tied for first atop the DVL with records of 2-0. Indians shooting guard John Rich owned the first quarter and the game; in fact, the six-foot-one junior had 10 points in the first quarter and 15 in the first half.

With a down year in the DVL and a talented senior-stacked team, the Blackhawks came into the 2015 season with high expectations. La Quinta went 7-1 to start the season but are a long way away from reaching full potential, going 2-4 in the six games prior to the first place tiebreaker with the Indians.

The Blackhawks have some work to do before living up to all the preseason hype and the work needed was on display in the first half against the Indians.

Failing to get a bucket until 3:21 remained in the first quarter, the Blackhawks looked scared and timid in the league’s first measuring-stick game for the two schools. The Indians, however, looked primed and ready take a firm grasp on the top spot.

Behind Rich’s 15, the Indians leapt out to a controlling 30-16

halftime score, but it did not last. Senior big man Kameron Dashner scored six points and snatched five rebounds in the third but the Blackhawks defense is what whittled the Indians’ lead.

La Quinta outscored Palm Springs 14-7 in the third quarter and led 37-30 after three. The game became thriller in the fourth quarter as it turned into the Deondre Hawkins (Indians) and Marcelo Zepeda (Blackhawks) show.

Within a span of 75 seconds, Zepeda completed a three-point play, knocked down a three and stole an inbounds pass that he eventually turned into a three. Once down 18, La Quinta only trailed 50-49 with 45 seconds left to play.

“Marce lo is just a sophomore, and hasn’t played with a lot of confidence,” Coach Hepner said in an interview. “He’s been getting some more playing time, and as you saw, he’s instant offense out there.”

After Palm Springs’ Ricky Wright made two foul shots to extend the lead to 52-49, Zepeda was fouled beyond the arc, and sent to the free-throw line with a chance tie the game that was once out of reach.

Zapeda’s first shot hit every part of the rim before finally falling and the following two fell with ease. The game was tied, 52-52 – a brand new ball game with just 15 seconds left.

Exiting the timeout huddle, the Indians had 10 seconds and the final possession. Hopkins, already with five clutch fourth quarter points, drove the lane, spun and finessed the game-winning layup that put Palm Springs up 54-52.

“That was way too close. But we’ve been playing close games all year,” Palm Springs

head coach Chris Howard said in an interview. “They’re so big, they just beat you down – and that 25 kid (Zepeda), man, he was just throwing them in from everywhere.”

Zepeda finished the game with 21 points (17 in the second half). Rich had a game-high 24 points and Hawkins scored 19.

This week, the Blackhawks

travel to Xavier Prep to take on the Saints today and travel to Cathedral City High School to take on the Lions on Friday. Also today, the Indians travel to Indio High School to take on the Rajahs. Palm Springs travels to Coachella Valley High School to take on the Arabs on Friday.

For more on sports in the Coachella Valley, follow

Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7.Desert Valley League Basketball Standings:

Palm Springs 3-0La Quinta 2-1Palm Desert 2-1Xavier Prep 1-1Coachella Valley 1-2Cathedral City 1-2Indio 0-3

Indians, Blackhawks in Epic Battle For First Place

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