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RIP CHARLIE, A PUPPY MILL TRIUMPH
BY JANET McAFEE
In 2009, my cousin Shannan McAfee Smith and her husband Gary Smith received a phone call from Precious Paws Asian and Small...
The First Fruits of Fall
BY RICK RIOZZA
Congrats Coachella residents for sustaining through another season of the sun. However, in our desert surrounds, we’ll always enjoy the company of...
Day Tripping for Vince’s Spaghetti
By Denise Ortuno
There’s no doubt that we have fabulous Italian restaurants in the Coachella Valley. But if you’re up for a spaghetti adventure and...
PTSD THRILLER
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
LOST CHILD
“True Detective” actress Levin Rambin stars in director/co-writer Ramaa Mosley’s new film originally titled “Tatterdemalion.”
The pic follows Rambin’s character...
Killer Profile
By Heidi Simmons
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A Killer’s Mind
by Mike Omer – Fiction
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It’s uncomfortable to imagine a job description where the requirement is to get into the headspace...
Salute and Cheers To Firefighters!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
September is California Wine Month and wine has become so vital to the state, that it deserves a whole month. “Last...
“Hoarder” Versus “Organized Collector”
By Bruce Cathcart
Hello September and goodbye Summer! Too soon? Probably, but already valley residents are welcoming the cooler mornings and evenings with increased outdoor...
THE 1ST ANNUAL MALL-O-WEEN EVENT AT INDIO GRAND MARKETPLACE
INDIO GRAND MARKETPLACE (FORMERLY INDIO FASHION MALL)The 1st Annual MALL-O-WEEN Event at Indio Grand Marketplace A free trick or treat event for kids on Halloween,...
Apple: Tomorrow’s IBM
By Haddon Libby
Apple held their annual product event on September 12th. For most Apple aficionados, there was not much to get excited about. CEO...
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED
GET ANSWERS TO THESE ISSUES BEFORE HIRING A LAWYER
If you have been in an auto accident you need to have answers to the following...
BREWTALITY REVIEWS PABST AMERICAN PALE ALE
By Aaron Ramson
When German immigrant, Jacob Best, opened a small but prosperous Milwaukee brewery in 1844, he named it after himself. He was literally...
MLB Playoff Race – The Snapshot
By Flint Wheeler
Major League Baseball 2018 season is finally winding down. An exciting part of September baseball is seeing teams self-destruct or rise to...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "The flower doesn't dream of the bee. It blossoms and the bee comes." So says poet...
When Opportunity Calls
By Sunny Simon
There is so much great news on the job scene. According to the July 2018 jobs report from the U.S. Department...
Have I Met You Before?
By Elizabeth Scarcella
A very common human phenomenon is that feeling of “knowing” a stranger when meeting for the first time. Some call it deja...
DISTINGUISED MEN OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY TO BE HONORED BY INLAND...
The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House is kicking off the giving season with its annual gala and awards ceremony, A Few Good Men, on...
Announcing the Venue at Venus – a production program within Venus...
Coachella Valley Non Profit Organizations have found their favorite local event space!
By Amanda Dorta
Venus De Fido Wellness Fitness and Events Center has launched the...
SWING ONTO THE DANCE FLOOR AT THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT...
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa adds Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) to the lineup of renowned artists that will be performing...
The Mavericks on a Mission – An Interview with Eddie Perez
SOLD OUT: Mavericks with Los Lobos, September 14, at 9 pm @ Morongo Resort and Casino
By Lisa Morgan
If there was an award for continually...
Meet, Eat and Drink at Grand Central Palm Springs
By Denise Ortuno
Set your site on relaxing, and unplug with friends for great food and drinks at Palm Springs newest gathering spot, Grand Central.
It...
The Art of Storytelling/Jhey and the Whee
By Dee Jae Cox
The art of storytelling is a social and cultural activity that has spanned the centuries since before the written word. It...
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO PRESENTS A ONE NIGHT ONLY PERFORMANCE ...
"We aren't likely to see a recording career like this again." - The New York Times
“….his voice is still a technical marvel, and no...
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO PROUDLY PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL
Tickets for December 1st Show On Sale NOW at Casino Box Office, Spotlight29.com
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present An Evening with Bill Engvall...
THE REALITY OF BEING A PRO BREWER
By Aaron Ramson
So, the other day at the brewery where I work, this couple sits at the bar and the guy asks the beertender...
Serena’s Antics Bring Women’s Tennis to the Forefront…
By Flint Wheeler
Serena Williams absorbed a $17,000 fine in the wake of her tumultuous US Open final loss to Naomi Osaka on Sunday as...
THE MAGPIE SALUTE “High Water 1” (Eagle Records/Universal Music Group)
By Eleni P. Austin
Brotherly warfare is nothing new in the world of Rock N’ Roll. First, and most famously, the Everly Brothers were...
Desert Icons Part Two
By Angela Romeo
Desert Icons, curated by Michael McCall, is at The Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts Center, located at 58325 Highway 62, Yucca...
Columbo’s Amazing Rescue!
BY JANET McAFEE
Remote rural areas are sometimes “dumping grounds” for unwanted dogs. Callous humans abandon pets they no longer want. Sometimes while the discarded...
Ravage the Grill!!
BY RICK RIOZZA
No one needs to instruct us Coachella Valley residents on the fine points of outside grilling. We’re old hands at this and...
A BOUNTY OF NEW HOME THEATER TITLES
By Robin E. Simmons
In the absence of new theatrical features opening this week, consider these freshly minted older and recent titles all mastered in...
In Love and War
By Heidi Simmons
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Beautiful Exiles
by Meg Waite Clayton - Fiction
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There is a curiosity about how the famous and talented live and function. Accomplished musicians, actors,...
It’s Suicide Prevention Month!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Suicide is on the rise. Regardless of race, gender, age, fame, financial status, it is rising! Having suicidal thoughts does not...
What Country Are The Smarterist?
By Haddon Libby
The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) mission is to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of...
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED
WHAT DO YOU CHARGE FOR A LETTER?
THIS IS THE MOST OFTEN ASKED QUESTION OF A LAWYER. I am asked this many times weekly. I...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Anne Carson describes part of her creative process in this way: "Sometimes I dream a...
The Secret Sauce to Acing an Interview
By Sunny Simon
As I hung up with my new client, I knew he had some hurdles to jump before accepting a new position....
The Science Behind Cannabis-Assisted Opioid Reduction
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
This week’s article attempts to provide cannabis-assisted opioid reduction research to share with your physician or other health provider. Physicians need...
Sean Wheeler – “Best Frontman” at the 2018 CV Music Awards...
By Jason Hall
The desert has a long and storied music history. The Coachella Valley was a winter wonderland in the 50s and 60s for...
CV Kids Magazine Hits the Streets This Week
By Tracy Dietlin
CV Weekly is proud to announce the launch of CV Kids, a new publication geared to help build strong families in the...
Gene Evaro, Jr. Plays at Pappy & Harriets 9/7
By Tricia Witkower
Gene Evaro Jr. has been all over. In support of his third full-length album, Like It’s 1965, he’s toured nationally this summer...
JOHN CAREY – Coachella Valley Music Award Winner for ‘Best Adult Contemporary’...
By Noe Gutierrez
John Carey comes in all shapes and sizes. He can perform as a solo artist, as part of a duo or trio...
PLASTIC RUBY – Plentiful & Unique
By Noe Gutierrez
Every now and then a band comes along from out of the blue and challenges the status quo. Plastic Ruby has nonchalantly...
Desert Icons: Part One
By Angela Romeo
The word Desert conjures up many images. Some see the beauty of the Joshua Tree or the color of the desert sky....
Delicious Eats at Spotlight 29 Casino is a Safe Bet!
By Denise Ortuno
With the recent addition of Pier 29 Food Court and La Diabla Maria, enjoying tasty eats as well as casino fun at...
JUST BREW YOUR OWN ALREADY: PART III
By Aaron Ramson
A couple of false starts aside, my brewing career didn’t officially begin until January of 2012. This wasn’t a hobby, it was...
Alabama Shows The Rich Do In Fact Get Richer
By Flint Wheeler
Every year, when college football returns to us, we are happy for a few hours. There are silly upsets, nonsense plays, and...
GALEN AYERS “Monument” (Bombinate Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“I’m a million people, rolled into one, if you don’t know me you will know someone/I’m a long-time baby,...
Two Are Better Than One! Properly Introducing a New Cat!
BY JANET McAFEE
Careful planning avoids the horrible hissing and fighting that occurs when some cats meet for the first time. A great introduction method,...
Embrace the emBrazen
BY RICK RIOZZA
For those wine enthusiasts who keep their eyes on progressive politics and culture, perhaps you raised your glasses and offered a toast...
REDFORD’S SWAN SONG?
By Robin E. Simmons
Now playing:
THE OLD MAN & THE GUN
After a long and celebrated career as one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood,...