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Brianna, An Amazing Adoption
By Janet McAfee
The tiny Brindle coated Chihuahua wandered into a classroom at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Indio at the end of May....
Breaking the Ice with Moët & Chandon
By Rick Rizza
Who would have thunk?! Never in a hundred harvests would I have expected a world famous premium Champagne producer to be encouraging...
Out With The Chop House And In With Kaiser Grille
Eric Morcus brings one of Palm Desert’s favorite eateries back to life with a new look and updated menu
By Judith Salkin
There’s a good side...
SEPTEMBER TREATS
By Robin E. Simmons
September brings an end to summer’s big, loud, popcorn, tent-pole extravaganzas about super heroes, robots and monsters. Fall ushers in a...
Heeeeeres Bushkin!
By Heidi Simmons
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Johnny Carson
by Henry Bushkin
Biography
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Joan Rivers had an amazing life as a comedienne and businesswoman. When she first performed on “The Tonight Show,”...
Tickets on Sale for 2014 Coachella Valley Economic Summit,
On October 30 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.
Dan Schawbel, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, is Keynote Speaker on...
The CV Economic Partnership’s Healthcare Industry Council Hosts the Health Career Connection...
On Thursday, September 11, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the UC Riverside Palm Desert Campus * The Public is Invited
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership’s (CVEP)...
Taking a Look Back at La Plaza
By Denise Ortuno Neil
With the multitude of shops, restaurants and nightspots that now line the area of Palm Canyon in downtown Palm Springs, it...
FELONS and DUST – Call ISIS “DAESH”
By Haddon Libby
ISIS, a jihadist group headquartered in the Syria and Iraq area of the Middle East, has been garnering a lot of well-founded...
A Secret Our Government Does NOT Want VETS To Know About
By Dale Gribow
Every week I try to come up with a topic for an article that will be informative to our readers. On Friday...
California Firefighters Reminding You September Marks National Preparedness Month!
It’s National Preparedness Month, a time when communities, emergency responders, businesses, and families come together to make sure they are prepared for the next...
What’s Happening in September?
PS Underground is leaving the Coachella Valley…
…and you can join them! They are taking their signature one-of-a-kind style to the Hollywood Bowl on September...
A Stronger Stance Is Required In All Sports
By Julie Buehler
Don’t you think it’s about time?
I don’t mean about Ray Rice being suspended indefinitely and cut from the Ravens, I mean about...
Betting On NFL Legally Proves To Be A Fantasy…
By Flint Wheeler
Risking money, whatever the amount, on the outcome of NFL games constitutes gambling. Risking money, whatever the amount, on the outcome of...
Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge Takes Place October 12
Reverse Mini-triathlon, 5K, 1K Color Run and Health Fair
Whether you’re a runner, walker or tri-athlete, there is an event for every age and skill...
Easy as 1-2-3
By Karen Creasey
Here in the desert fall creeps in with a warm blanket and long shadows. This year it is visiting us with an...
City of Palm Springs Receives 5 Gold Medals for Completion of...
The National League of Cities (NCL) has recognized Mayor Steve Pougnet and the City of Palm Springs with a total of five Gold Medals...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 11
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the 2000 film Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays an American FedEx executive...
The Seventh Annual Palm Springs Body Mind Spirit Weekend
Held September 26-28, at Crystal Fantasy Enlightenment Center in downtown Palm Springs
The weekend event opens on Friday September 26 with the Palm Springs Community...
LISTEN TO SILENCE
By Bronwyn Ison
When was the last time you paused to enjoy the sound of silence? You may ponder on this a while and regret...
A Lesson from Hurricane Andrew
By Sunny Simon
It’s September. School is back in session. Here in the Coachella Valley residents happily look forward to a break in the weather...
A Breath of Fresh Advice
Dr. Kadile, I’m always worried that I have bad breath. What is the best type of gum to prevent this? -Victor, Desert Hot Springs
Victor,...
“Grand Scovell” Slides In For The Win At The Hood’s “Summer...
By Tracy Dietlin
Last Thursday night, punk rock band Grand Scovell came out of nowhere, San Jacinto actually, and blew everyone away with their unbridled,...
Summer Showdown: Battle of the Bands at The Hood Bar- August...
By Tracy Dietlin
During the month of August I was fortunate enough to be included on the judging panel for The Hood’s Summer Showdown: Battle...
Right On Right On
Still Right On Track to Becoming Your Favorite Jam Band
Performing Live and Free @ Schmidy's Tavern this Saturday, September 6th @ 8 PM
by Lisa...
Life Without a Cell Phone: A Modern Day Dilemma
By Rich Henrich
My text messages stopped coming in the past couple of days. I live by text messages and my phone and instant access...
Rae of Hope Retreat
FREE Leadership Training for Our Valley's Middle School Girls: September 20th @ Miramonte Resort and Spa, Indian Wells
By Lisa Morgan
Award winning news reporter, Bianca...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 11 Winners
Week #11 brought over 20 performers, plus several on standby, to get their shot at entering the finals on Sep 17th at the Tilted...
AGUA CALIENTE WELCOMES THE 7th ANNUAL DESERT WOMAN’S SHOW
WITH NEW FASHION DESIGNERS, NUTRITION EXPERTS AND MORE.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is pleased to welcome the upcoming 7th annual Desert Woman's Show to their...
OUGHT “More Than Any Other Day” (Constellation Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Although they were never commercially successful, bands like Television, Buzzcocks, Gang Of Four, the Feelies, Dream Syndicate and Gun Club, continue...
Chris Villalta – Photographer
By Monica Morones
With such an impressive portfolio, it is hard to believe that self-taught photographer Chris Villalta is only 23 years old. Born and...
Summer Sun Hazards to Fido
By Janet McAfee
The intense grueling summer sun continues to heat up the Coachella Valley during September. We need to take precautions that our four-legged...
Tasting “Sideways” – A Decade Later
By Rick Riozza
Sideways is probably the ultimate wine tasting movie and one of the funniest wine films around. It’s also a hard-hitting one to...
Salsas Restaurant In Cathedral City
By Tracy Dietlin
Every now and then I run across a restaurant that impresses me so much I can’t stop talking about it. That happened...
LONG SHOTS
By Robin E. Simmons
Nothing is a sure thing, especially movies and horse racing. It’s fun to discover a sleeper that comes out of nowhere...
Street Kid to Movie Star
By Heidi Simmons
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A Life of Barbara Stanwyck Steel-True 1907-1940
by Victoria Wilson
Biography
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After being together for a decade and with six children, Brad Pitt and Angelina...
REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK
By Haddon Libby
The National Institute of Health estimates that the “C” word, cancer, costs the United States one-quarter of a TRILLION dollars annually. Nearly...
Why Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend are Worth Less Money
By Dale Gribow
It is Sunday afternoon on August 31st, 2014, and I am thinking of what I should write about for this week’s CV...
California Grape Crush and Crash Comes Early – September is Wine...
It appears the California Grape Crush came crashing in a bit early and un-expectantly for the Napa wine region. On the eve of the...
The Coachella Valley Is Hiring!
Are you or a friend looking for employment? If so, mark Wednesday, September 10th on your calendar. From 9am to 1pm, there will be...
FANTASY SPRINGS HEAD CHEF COMPETES IN CRATER LAKE VODKA CHEF’S CHALLENGE
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s most acclaimed chef, Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will take to the competition kitchen when Crater Lake Vodka and R&R Broadcasting...
Vegas Favorite Seminoles Shaky in Season Opener…
By Flint Wheeler
Entering last season’s national championship game, one of the few criticisms leveled against the Florida State football team was that it hadn't...
Break the Stigma Charity Golf Tournament September 19th 2014
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a “stigma” is a set of negative or unfair beliefs held by society. Instead of viewing seeking treatment as a...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 4
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I don't usually do this kind of thing, but I'm going to suggest...
Quin-what?
By: Bronwyn Ison
What is all the hype about quinoa? What is it? Why is it good for me? After researching quinoa I learned it...
Finding the Hidden Job Market
By Sunny Simon
It happened again last week. I received a call from an excited client. She got the job! I did a happy dance....
FREE BOTOX For Your BFF! Too Good To Be True?
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch” is a popular phrase that reminds us to be wary when being offered...
Coachella Valley Brewing Company Celebrates Their 1 Year Anniversary
Article and Photos By Laura Hunt Little
Coachella Valley Brewing Company, easily identified by their CVB emblazoned Interstate-sign-inspired logo, is operated by a group of...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 10 Winners
We have almost reached the finals and week #10 was packed with performers ready to battle it out for those last coveted spots at...