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WildLights Shines Bright for the Holidays
By Crystal Harrell
It's time to start planning for the holiday season, and the cherished WildLights holiday event at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens...
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR CILLIAN MURPHY WITH THE...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Cillian Murphy is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for his performance...
Q&A with DR. JOHNSON: ARTICLE TWO
Produced by TIAR’A LITERARY & ILLUSTRATION
As we snowball into the winter season, it’s advisable to ensure that our immune systems are functioning optimally to...
THE BLASTERS
“Mandatory The Best Of The Blasters” (Liberation Hall Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Anyone lucky enough to come of age in Los Angeles in the late...
DESERT ART SCENE SPOTLIGHT: MARYANN RIDINI, WRITER
By DeAnn Lubell
“I feel a vital part of our journey here on earth is to find the humanity in each other, love one another,...
Voice Cloning
How Voice Cloning Using AI Works and How it Can Lead to Identity Theft.
By Dennis Shelly
It has been almost one year since my mother...
When Black Friday Comes
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins. Sales offering big discounts lure customers into stores, often...
Opening this week at The Mary Pickford
Napoleon (2h 37m – Rated R) A historical epic.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of...
Puff Piece Panettone
By Rick Riozza
For you folks who know some journalism jargon—or maybe not, you may have heard of the term “puff piece”. An easy definition...
TRAINING TIPS FROM VALERIE MASI
By Janet McAfee
Valerie Masi, owner and operator of Best Paw Forward, is one of the most outstanding dog trainers in Southern California. She can...
Shop ‘til You Drop!
By Haddon Libby
Two in five Americans plan on shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, down 5.7% from last year, according to Finder.com, a...
SCAM QR CODES, & CALL NUMBERS TO AVOID
I received an official looking Microsoft notice advising me the Microsoft 2FA Authentication Access expired SOON. Clicking the, “expiring in 72 hours” QR code,...
Messages Embedded in Soul Memories
By Aimee Mosco
“Soul remembrance comes through when you need a push to stay on the path your soul has laid out for you.” SACRED...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When we experience authentic awe, our humility deepens. This is turn tends to make us kinder,...
Thanksgiving Spirit or the Gift of Gratitude
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
I want to welcome you all in this month of gratitude. For me personally, November has always been about stopping for...
Cannabis Intervention in Hospice & Palliative Care
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Along with Thanksgiving this month, we celebrate National Home Health and Hospice. Home Health services were started on Hudson Street in...
Celebrate Topflight Brews at the 11th Annual Props & Hops Craft...
Looking for a truly unique, fun experience, and away from the kids? Then look no further than the Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival...
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival Prepares to Fly
By Crystal Harrell
Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, is proud to present the 9th Annual Cathedral City International...
Desert Ridge Estate Delights in Luxury and Endless Activities
By Crystal Harrell
Desert Ridge Estate is a private lakeside escape that provides a truly unforgettable experience. Equipped with first-class accommodations ideal for larger groups...
Gelson’s Offers a Gourmet, Stress-Free Feast This Thanksgiving + In-Store Tastings
For a stress-free Thanksgiving this year, order from Gelson’s. The wide array of pre-cooked selections include all your traditional favorites, plant-based options and an...
BULIFANT DESERT ART SCENE: JOYCE BULIFANT ACTRESS/WRITER
Column by DeAnn Lubell / Profile photo by Andrew Alpem
Coachella Valley resident, Joyce Bulifant, an acclaimed actress, screen writer, and biographical writer, has joined...
Take the Stress Out and Get Back into the Groove!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The holidays are upon us and there’s nothing better to bring in the holidays than at the Beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf...
THE FIT STOP – A MINUTE WITH MICHAEL
Produced by TIAR’A LITERARY & ILLUSTRATION
As the long-awaited cooler season rolls into the Coachella Valley, with it comes a barrage of outdoor fun and...
CARLA OLSON “Have Harmony, Will Travel 3” (BFD Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Carla Olson has been earning her keep as a musician since her teens. The last couple of years have been particularly...
Photographer/Filmmaker OSCEOLA REFETOFF’s new body of work “CHROMATOPIA”
Featuring surreal, MULTISPECTRAL EXPOSURES - debuts in the Palm Desert exhibition “PROBLEMATIC PALMS,” with an artist’s reception on November 15
Los Angeles-based photographer/filmmaker Osceola Refetoff’s brand new, previously unseen...
Opening this week at The Mary Pickford
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2h 37m – Rated PG-13) Thrilling, intense rebellion saga.
Starring Tom Blythe, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer,...
Betting on Beaujolais for the Holidays!
By Rick Riozza
Ahhh—Beaujolais! I don’t know of any other French wine that brings such a smile to the hearts & minds of the wine...
CHIQUITO ORCHESTRATES HIS OWN ADOPTION
By Janet McAfee
On June 15, 2023, a trio of 11-year-old dogs arrived at the Loving All Animals shelter in Coachella when their owner passed...
The Future of Work
By Haddon Libby
Last week Forbes Magazine released its second annual list of The Future of Work 50. These are leaders, companies, thinkers, and teams who are helping...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) IS $50,000 BAIL, BUT WHY ARE SOME INTENTIONAL...
DV comes with a statutory bail of $50,000, and this could be for a reflexive slap by a spouse. At the same time, intentional...
Who Doesn’t LOVE Magic Sauce?
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
When you think of “magic sauce” what comes to mind? Maybe a chef at a restaurant you really love that uses rare...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In accordance with astrological omens, I would love you to experiment with blending the sacred and...
Posture Is Important
By Coach Nadia Popova
As a Corrective Exercise Specialist I have full awareness and talk about the importance of understating Correct Posture with all our...
Veterans Cannabis Projects
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Veterans Cannabis Project (VCP) is dedicated to improving U.S. military veterans’ quality of life through open access to cannabis. VCP believes...
Coachella Health Festival Offers Holistic Choices
By Crystal Harrell
Whether you’re new to the world of holistic wellness, or have walked this path for some time, the Coachella Health Festival will...
VOLUME Set to Perform in Palm Springs
By Crystal Harrell
Formed in 1993 by Hi-Desert resident Patrick Brink, the band VOLUME is back after a long hiatus to finish what they started....
I Left My Heart At Joshua Tree Music Festival
By Esther Sanchez / Photos By Sandra Goodin
Having been blessed with the task of covering the 18th annual, fall manifestation of the heavenly, bi-annual...
Persian Tower by Dale Chihuly
Permanent Installation at Rancho Mirage Library, Ranch Mirage, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
A magnificent new addition is now available to view in the...
Desert Art Scene: DeAnn Lubell and WRITERS OF WIT & WISDOM...
Article and Photos by DeAnn Lubell
Recently, I became a part of a team of extraordinary writers called Writers of Wit & Wisdom – All...
SOLAR PANEL – DOCTORS DIRECTIVES Q&A
Produced by TIAR’A LITERARY & ILLUSTRATION
With winter perching comfortably upon our Coachella Valley Mountain ranges, there are several things we can expect; fascinating outdoor...
When You Changed Your Clocks – Did You Change Your Smoke...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
As we change our clocks “back” for daylight savings it’s a good time to change our smoke detector batteries reminds...
BRIAN SETZER “The Devil Always Collects” (Surfdog Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Brian Setzer has always had an old soul, even when he was a kid. Born in 1959, the Long Island native...
Opening this week at The Mary Pickford
The Holdovers (2h 13m – Rated R) A Thrilling and Suspenseful Must-Watch Movie.
Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa.
A curmudgeonly instructor at...
CELEBRATING ZOOMER’S ADOPTION
By Janet McAfee
In February, a party at Loving All Animals’ shelter celebrated the joyful adoption of a small Papillon mix dog named Zoomer. The...
Rates Peak; Government Debt Swells
By Haddon Libby
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell spoke with the press regarding the November 1st decision by the Federal Open Markets Committed to...
ADID YOU TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK IN TIME FOR NEW SCAMS?...
Scams, like viruses, constantly change as they respond to the latest news and trends. These “professionals” find new ways to separate the elderly from...
Finding Footing in the New Paradigm
By Aimee Mosco
We are moving into a new era where we will explore the world, relationships, our abilities, our history, and all aspects of...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your victories-in-progress are subtle. They may not be totally visible to you yet. Let me describe...
Making Your Holiday Season Healthier for You and Your Family
By Coach Nadia Popova
The holiday season is a time of joy. It's all about celebrating and spending quality moments with your loved ones. However,...
How Does Cannabis Kill Cancer Cells
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
With a few exceptions, tumor cells throughout the body have cannabinoid receptors on their surface, and cannabinoids can bind to these...