By Dale Gribow
1. NOT CALLING POLICE and gathering info & taking cell phone pictures of cars, CDL and Insurance cards:
2. WAITING TO LONG TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY resulting in evidence getting cold or destroyed
3. BE HONEST and DON'T HIDE PRIOR ACCIDENTS FROM YOUR LAWYER OR DOCTOR:
4. MISSING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR GAPS IN TREATMENTS: Adjusters know jurors expect someone injured...
Where: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Address: 73705 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Lowe’s
Address: 78865 Highway 111, La Quinta
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Milan Institute
Address: 75030 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donors receive a free movie ticket. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening...
By Flint Wheeler
The No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 teams (all unbeaten entering this week) lost in the same week for the first time since 1985 and five Top 10 teams went down. One of the beneficiaries will play early on the Week 12 docket, on Thursday night.
No. 3 Louisville Cardinals at Houston Cougars (no line)
Louisville has only...
Week of November 17
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a 97 percent chance that you will NOT engage in the following activities within the next 30 days: naked skydiving, tight-rope walking between two skyscrapers, getting drunk on a mountaintop, taking ayahuasca with Peruvian shamans in a remote rural hut, or dancing ecstatically in a muddy...
By Bronwyn Ison
As we quickly approach the holidays our stress levels increase. The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Isn’t this supposed to be a joyous time? The current hustle and bustle intensifies and it is easy to become overwhelmed. Traveling, shopping, organizing, cooking, cleaning, etc. It appears to be never-ending. How do...
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I am going to be moving in a month, I am very excited for my new home. I really want to start being conscious of what I have and where the proper place is to set things. But I don’t know the first thing about Feng Shui. For instance, is there a right way and a...
By Sunny Simon
How do you dial down your intensity level? That question was posed by a client during a recent coaching session. His query made sense. When I met him two years ago it did not take long to realize Mitch was driven to succeed.
One definition of intensity is “a high or extreme degree.” Intensity is also “the fire...
Event Features Pitmasters From Across The Country
The Lights at Indio Golf Course: 83040 Ave 42, Indio
Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
The Indio California State BBQ Championship and Festival is returning to the desert November 12th. The festival drew almost 6,000 attendees to a successful inaugural event last year. Festival organizers see continued growth for an...
The 6th Annual Italian Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 12th & 13th from 10am to 4pm in Rancho Mirage at the Rancho Mirage Community Park. Free general parking and shuttles are located at the River. Desert Arc hosts over 40 vendors. This will include some of the Valley’s favorite Italian restaurants and the best Italian food...
Five Extraordinary Women Leaders to Be Honored on Dec. 2
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palm Springs will celebrate five outstanding women leaders for their visionary business and community leadership at this year’s 30th Diamond Anniversary Athena Awards Holiday Gala on Friday, Dec. 2. The theme is “Winter Wonderland.”
The 11 a.m. soiree at the Palm...
Record Release and Label Showcase November 11th at Pappy & Harriet’s with Mondo Generator and The Freeks. $10 Cover.
By Lisa Morgan
Mario Lalli was just a punk rock kid growing up in a desert that practically closed down during the intense summer days; where the only sound most local kids would hear was the lonely buzz of air-conditioning units and cicada bugs. Lalli,...
Friday, November 11 at 8pm Tickets on sale now $89, $69 & $59
By Gilbert Ward Kane
Culture Club - consisting of singer Boy George, guitarist Roy Hay, bassist Mikey Craig, and drummer Jon Moss - took the world by surprise in 1982 when they dropped their hit single "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me." Coming up in the era of...
By Noe Gutierrez
The 2016 Native American Music Awards nominee for ‘Best Female Artist’ and ‘Best Country Album’ Kelly Derrickson will be performing on Friday 11/11/16 Veterans Day 2016 at Tack Room Tavern at the Empire Polo Grounds at 9 p.m. for a FREE SHOW to honor our all of our service men and women of the armed forces. Her...
By Noe Gutierrez
I’ve found that some articles just write themselves. Alex Canela is a young man who I admire for his tenacity and love for his community. I know his family well and the environment in which he grew up. He’s about to be a new father and I know he will excel given the love within his family....
Congratulations to Drop Mob: Gabe Perez (vocals), Curtis Hendricks (guitar), John V. Camacho (drums), Dave Burk (lead guitar) and Steve Zepeda (bass).
CV Weekly would like to thank everyone who came out this past Sunday night to our 2nd Year of the CV Music Showcase Preliminary Round 1. A big thank you to Brad & Eddie for letting us have...
BRINGS HIS “KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR” TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR TWO PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOW MARCH 24 AND 25, 2017!
Tickets on sale November 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Southern California’s premier concert theater, for two performances, Friday and...
By Morgan James
What an exciting night as the CV Open Mic Competition brought on a supportive crowd of musicians and their friends and families. We hit the halfway point in our competition as week #6 rolled on by continuing to bring new faces with each passing week as the contenders clamor to get into the semi -finals in January....
By Patte Purcell
I've seen Michael D'Angelo perform once and met him numerous times. He's a dashingly handsome man with his beautiful wife and partner Patti. His show is one of the most popular in the desert. He's not only a vocalist but an entertainer.
He came to the last Celebrity Jam to see his nephew percussionist, Mark Gagliano perform. He...
By Eleni P. Austin
Recently a magazine referred to Teddy Quinn as the Musical Mayor of Joshua Tree. That seemed completely apropos, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Teddy Quinn is that and so much more.
Although he was born in La Porte, Indiana, Teddy was very much a child of Laurel Canyon. His family moved to the bohemian...
By Morgan James
If you haven't seen the incredible Star Wars mural behind the Coachella Shopping Center on Harrison and 50th, it is definitely a must! The massive mural features several Star Wars characters in vivid colors over an electric black background. While the city commissions artists from out of town to paint murals, local artists are yearning to be...
By Angela Romeo
Art is dynamic and thrives on growth. An artist is always searching and seeking to stretch the boundaries of their imagination. So when Terry Hastings decided it was time to see where photography could take him, he chose his mentor well.
Beyond Hockney – The Multiphoto Work of Terry Hastings opens Saturday 12 November at Collding Worlds Fine...
By Janet McAfee
The social season is here, and animal lovers can fill their calendars with lots of events that include their 4-legged companions. On Saturday, November 26, you can enjoy the 16th Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser for Paws and Hearts, a wonderful local charity where little paws work magic when they touch human hearts.
Paws and Hearts was founded in...
By Rick Riozza
In the past, we’ve surely discussed some of the wines and wineries in and around the wine country of the Sierra Foothills, the Sacramento Delta, and Lodi. Recently our family made it up to northern California wine country for our last harvest visit of the year. On our way back south, we encountered some car trouble and...
By Dee Jae Cox
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, aka crime novelist Agatha Christie, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her novels have sold roughly 2 billion copies, and her estate claims that her works come third in the rankings of the world's most-widely published books, behind only Shakespeare's works and the Bible. And so, it’s...
By Robin E. Simmons
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When it comes to directing war films, Mel Gibson has proven himself among the best of the best. From BRAVEHEART to APOCALYPTO, Gibson has created hours of gripping entertainment that showcases rousing stories of blood, guts and glory that vast global audiences have enjoyed. After a decade away, with his return to the director’s...
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Charles Manson didn't kill Sharon Tate, her unborn baby or her close friends. His followers did the horrific crime. Part of the fascination around Manson was how he was able to manipulate those in his "family." Why would sweet, young girls, some from good families, have such brutal disregard for human life. How did...
Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military, past and present. If you're looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran in your life, here's a list of suggestions to start you off reminds Fire Chief DiGiovanna.
Show Up. Attend a Veterans Day event in your area this weekend - not just a picnic...
A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Washington D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Katie Stice IOM, ACE, president of Indio & La Quinta chambers/vice president core services of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to the West Institute Board...
By Haddon Libby
With the surprise election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States, the Republican Party now controls the House of Representatives, the Senate and the Oval Office. This most likely means that Obamacare will be repealed, a wall will be built along the Mexican border, trade deals will be renegotiated, the Supreme Court will...
By Dale Gribow
MOST DRIVERS DO NOT KNOW THAT YOU CAN BE ARRESTED FOR A DUI WHEN YOU ARE NOT DRUNK? The TERM DRUNK DRIVING IS OFTEN MISTAKENLY USED INTERCHANGEABLY WITH DUI BY THE PUBLIC. The Terms DRUNK DRIVING/IMPAIRED DRIVING/BUZZED DRIVING AND DUI ALL refers to the same offense... In other words you do not have to be drunk. You...
The popular music, art, and skateboarding event plans even more exciting surprises for fans.
The El Gato Classic Legends Weekend returns to Palm Springs for the third time, January 13 - 15, 2017. The wildly popular event brings together art, music, and skateboarding as a complete weekend experience that will be enjoyed by fans, industry professionals and the top pros...
By Flint Wheeler
A new season awakens slowly, like newlyweds on the sixth day of the honeymoon, like campers in the midst of a morning downpour. What has happened before lays out the possible, but is not predictive.
Every season develops with its own rhythm, with new story lines. A summer’s work helps lay the foundation -- who used their time...
By Slim Man
I had no idea what Style Fashion Week was until my friend called me up and asked me if the Slim Man band could play at the affair. I was already booked, but I was curious, so I checked it out. It’s a pretty big deal. Every major fashion magazine will be there. They’re expecting thousands of...
Week of November 10
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now and then you display an excessive egotism that pushes people away. But during the next six weeks you will have an excellent chance to shed some of that tendency, even as you build more of the healthy pride that attracts help and support. So be alert for...
By Bronwyn Ison
Six-pack abs appears to be a fascination with Americans. Possessing rock-hard washboard abs is the goal for many. Truly one should be thinking, how do I maintain the muscles “springy and elastic,” in a well honed state?” A healthy muscle has this consistency. Many people get caught up in how many crunches or abdominal exercises they can...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
In the world of cosmetic surgery, the facial filler has been around for a long time. In the 1980’s collagen was first approved for injection and through the years many new products have been introduced. We have come a long way from using an injectable filler to just “fill in a line” on your face and...
By Sunny Simon
Thinking about making a job change? Okay, great. I’m all for growing your career, but lately I been reviewing a number of resumes lacking focus and direction. Sure, recruiters get this is not your grandfather’s career path. Hiring managers do not expect to see employees logging 15 or 20 years for the same employer on every resume...
By Heidi Simmons
"We want our customers to achieve optimal health," said Starkie Sowers, Director of Education, Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market. "We are absolutely committed to assisting and educating our clientele."
On two consecutive Saturdays, November 12 and 18, at 3:00 pm, Clark's Nutrition in Rancho Mirage will hold a free workshop on essential oils. "The essential oils have...
‘Solidarity Through Pride’ Bringing Pride back to downtown where it belongs
By Judith Salkin
Mmmm. Let’s see, there is a ton of stuff to do this weekend in Palm Springs – and most of it is tied to the 30th annual celebration of Greater Palm Springs Pride.
While the week’s events started with a candlelight vigil and march through downtown that...
Proceeds Benefit American Friends of our Armed Forces
With Veteran's Day only a week away, La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill & Bar and Pacifica Seafood Restaurant have announced a special promotion honoring veterans and active duty military personnel with a free entree on Monday, November 7, 2016. The restaurants will donate 10% of the day's total sales to American Friends of...
The opening ceremony will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 5, in Patriot Park
Volunteers are needed to help the Rotary Clubs of Cathedral City as they prepare for the 11th annual Healing Field event, which is scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 through 12 at Patriot Park.
Patriot Park is located on the corner of Dinah Shore and Date Palm...
By Noe Gutierrez
Metalachi has performed in the desert several times now and each show has brought a high energy mariachi + metal + comedy show that cannot be duplicated. This Friday, November 4th at 9 p.m. at the Date Shed in Indio, Metalachi continues its metal dominance of the lively Mexican street music played with brass instruments and guitars...
By Laura Hunt Little
KAABOO is an experience that is noticeably different from other festivals. The sophomore year festival brought together a multi-generational lineup of genre-spanning musical performances along with top comedians, chefs and visual artists. The four day festival on the weekend of September 15-18, 2016 began with Thursday night VIP access to performances by Macy Gray and Chris...
Experience craft beer and wine tasting from a huge selection of vendors, colorful art installations and live music performed by five crowd-pleasing bands.
The 6th Annual Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience returns to Empire Polo Club’s fields on Saturday, March 4th, 2017. Presented by Empire Music Ventures, the 2017 line-up includes Snoop Dogg, Pepper, The Expendables, Andy Frasco and Spankshaft...
By Morgan James
Every week, the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City delivers a consistent crowd of excited performers and cheering fans. Amazing! Live videos fill social media adding to the crowd as the night rolls on and shared by performers and fans. Audience giveaways from new sponsor, Brutal Bee Music Group,...
By Patte Purcell
It is always refreshing to see a young person working in the jazz genre. It is a legacy that must be preserved and continue to grow. One impressive addition to the mix is a beautiful 29 year old vocalist from Canada by the name of Khea Emmanuel. Her sultry alto combined with a classic jazz style makes...
By Eleni P. Austin
Marvin Etzioni and Willie Aron have known each other nearly 40 years. They met at Aron’s Records in 1978. A Los Angeles institution, Aron’s opened on Melrose Avenue in 1965 across the street from Fairfax High School. A mecca for music lovers, it lasted 40 years closing in 2005.
Willie was a 15 year old kid cutting...
By Angela Romeo
Politics aside, art is never quiet. The work of Wendy Wonder is no exception.
Wendy Wonder was born to Sheryl Berk in the tumultuous sixties. “Andy Warhol and The Factory. People burning bras. Others burning draft cards. It was a time of change and experimentation, “ said Wendy. “Sheryl became Wendy – I was living on the Warhol fringe...
By Rebecca Pikus
"Zoe's…. are luminous, alive, and gutsy. Through her alchemy with paint, putting down layer upon layer, often over long periods of time, Zoe has infused her canvases with her own strong feelings for the natural wonders of our planet. Her deep emotions for her subjects come across and touch the viewer. As an abstract painter myself, I...
By Janet McAfee
The crowd outside the special events center at the Fantasy Springs Casino steadily grew on Sunday morning, October 23. This gathering was unlike the usual groups of concert goers and gamblers that frequent the casino. The humans in this group were accompanied by 4-legged companions of every breed and size, some of them happily prancing around, grateful...
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