By Stan Popovich
Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments.
As a result, here...
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 clients and educate our trainers on how to not only recognize postural dysfunctions but also give our clients feedback and recommendations.
Generally speaking there are two main definition of a human posture:
Correct Posture
Faulty Posture
The...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Since its founding in 1970 NORML has provided a voice in the public debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana consumers. It is a nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, representing the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who use marijuana responsibly.
NORML's mission is to...
Grand Opening Set for July 11, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.
The City of Indio is excited to welcome a new business to Downtown Indio with the grand opening of “World Famous” Repairland and Sunny Sounds Recording Studio. Attendees can look forward to a ribbon cutting ceremony, the launch of a first-ever signature line of guitar tools and cleaning products in...
Stuft Pizza will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at the Palm Desert location on Friday, July 12. The event will feature an all-day $10 menu and fun giveaways. The business will be recognized at a special celebration at 4pm, when the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce honor Stuft for their legacy and community service....
2022 Pulitzer Prize-winner, Tony Award-winning musical and Award-winning Playwright Highlight 2024/25 Season
Dezart Performs (www.dezartperforms.org) continues to build on its past successes of fearless, provocative, and inspiring theatre with Season 17. The Season opens with the 2019 Broadway political dark comedy HILLARY AND CLINTON by Lucas Hnath (November 15 - 24, 2024). Next is the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner FAT...
Mariah Hanson is the founder and producer of The Dinah - largest & longest-running LGBTQ+ event & Music Festival for queer women in the world.
Turning 33 this year, The Dinah is a unique invitation to revel in the sense of unity and community that permeates the event and embark on a journey into a world of empowerment and inclusivity where true selves are celebrated.
A celebration...
Bell Biv DeVoe, the band best known for their debut album, the multi-platinum selling Poison and one of the most iconic figures in music, Rev Run of RUN DMC are headed to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Dec. 14. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office,...
By Craig Michaels
Lovely Villa Portofino in Palm Desert set the stage on June 5th for the annual scholarship event hosted by Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT), a local 501(c)3 non-profit. The audience, filled with entertainment industry professionals, witnessed heartfelt speeches congratulating and inspiring the scholarship recipients. As a former weathercaster myself, I found the event particularly...
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Did you know that every action you take, including thinking, requires energy and excursion. Whether you get out of bed in the morning and walk to the kitchen and drink a glass of water, lift weights, or engage in manual labor in the great outdoors. Each of these activities, and a multitude of others...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The Temecula Wine & Music Festival will be held on Saturday July 13th. The festival has been one of the most popular festival events in the Temecula Valley for the last 18 years. Its main goal has been to promote the lifestyle of the valley and support local charities.
Throughout the years Michael & Terri Paulo...
By Eleni P. Austin
The loathsome phrase “If you know, you know,” consistently irks the shit out of me. It truly should be banned from the lexicon. But in the case of The dB’s, it feels wholly apropos. The Winston-Salem band never dominated the air waves or topped the charts, but their music wound up influencing a plethora of popular...
Fly Me to the Moon (2h 12m – Rated PG-13) Comedy, Romance
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum
FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on launch...
By Rick Riozza
In the midst of a long and very hot summer here in the desert, we are going to leave our seasonal popular Italian red article to a later time and offer our readers a quick look of what Italy has going for it when it comes to elegant refreshing sparkling wine.
Italy’s fantastic Franciacorta wine quite surprises the...
By Janet McAfee
Many Americans still struggle with maintaining “social distancing” from their refrigerators after isolation during the pandemic. They may also be tempted to grab another comforting treat for their pet, giving in to those pleading looks. It becomes too easy to grab another pet treat while we indulge on snack food for ourselves.
Obesity in pets is a serious problem in this...
By Haddon Libby
‘It is far too hot to write a serious article this week. I wrote those words nine years ago after a scorcher of a week. The heat back then was nothing compared to the heat now. Average temperatures over the last week are the highest in the history of the Coachella Valley.
Where will temperatures be in another...
Experienced lawyers consider the med/legal report the most important part of an Accident Case… as it presents the injuries in the best light. Yet, some lawyers don’t guide the client and doctor on its preparation. That is not to say the victim and doctor should lie, but rather that there is often a better choice of words/phrases to describe...
By Stan Popovich
It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.
Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you.
As a result, here are six suggestions on how to deal with the people...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
If you're trying to lose weight, you've likely heard about the keto diet, often touted by celebrities for its quick weight loss benefits. Here are the basics: The keto diet is a high-fat, very-low-carbohydrate regimen that can help you shed weight and fat rapidly. It may also reverse diabetes, lower blood pressure, reduce joint pain and inflammation,...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I trust that your intuition has been guiding you to slow down and disappear from the frenzied, agitated bustle that everyone seems addicted to. I hope you have afforded yourself the luxury and privilege of exulting in the thrill of doing absolutely nothing. Have you been taking long breaks to gaze...
By Crystal Harrell
Valley locals are familiar with the extreme temperatures summer brings to the desert, but Greater Palm Springs recently experienced a blistering 124 degrees on July 5—the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city besting the previous record of 123 degrees set four times before—last done in 2021. With more heat expected in the coming months, people looking...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Welcome fitness enthusiasts! Getting in shape is a fantastic journey, and a key factor for success is what you put into your body. This blog post dives into two crucial aspects of fueling your fitness: a well-stocked pantry for healthy choices and the importance of pre-workout meal timing.
The Healthy Pantry - Your Fuel Station
Imagine your pantry...
By Ruth Hill, R.N.
Medical dispensaries and recreational dispensaries are indistinguishable in Coachella Valley (CV) for the expert consumer. To the novice, it is a minefield. High-end cannabis stores offer a pleasant experience, with clean, well-light cases filled with a hundred strains of flower, vape cartridges, and prerolls. Always buy your cannabis in a CA dispensary which is heavily regulated...
Performing at Pappy + Harriet’s Sunday, August 4, 2024
Robbie Waldman has metamorphosed into a Low and High Desert Renaissance man. His handmade and crafted juggernaut Desert Rock band WAXY recently completed a rewarding European tour that included a coveted spot on the UK version of Desertfest. The band continues to support their 2024 release Unmastered with a co-headline show...
By Crystal Harrell
Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, adorned with shabby chic décor and a baker’s rack-worth of cutlery and mug-themed wall fixtures, is Cups Café—opening its doors to patrons looking for an exceptional restaurant experience with a cozy hometown feel.
Owners Gustavo and Marco Castellanos embarked on a journey to bring their love of creative cuisine to the...
The classic rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive is headed to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone 760-342-5000 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
Randy Bachman has become a legendary figure in...
Stand-up comedian and famed podcaster Tony Hinchcliff is bringing his witty and hilarious comedy to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Nov. 16. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone at (760) 342-5000 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com.
Hinchcliff, fresh off of his epic...
Just when you thought it was safe to go to the beach...! Beat the Heat at PDAC!
Dive into an exciting evening of fun at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center for the annual Summer Dive-In Movie Series. The series continues on Friday, July 12 with a screening of the original Steven Spielberg film, "JAWS," the terrifying story of a killer shark that...
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The nineteen-nineties, was a time when neon, big hair, and wild clothing of the nineteen-eighties was unceremoniously laid to rest, and quite abruptly. Though decades later, the pomp and circumstance of the nineteen-eighties would be resurrected to quell the drab and colorless nineties – and thank God!
In the world of professional wrestling, a massive...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
“It’s pretty inevitable living in California, even if your home is not in the path of a fire, you can still be affected by smoke particles released into the air from wildfires,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Particulate matter is the main public health threat during short-term exposure to wildfire smoke, so it’s crucial to protect...
“Western Chill” (Scriptorium Rex Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Robert Earl Keen is what’s known as a songwriter’s songwriter. Born in 1956, the Houston, Texas native grew up loving to read. He evinced a passion for literature and writing as a teen. Early musical influences included British Power trio Cream, Willie Nelson, Flatt & Scruggs Bill Withers and Jimmie Rodgers.
After high...
Despicable Me 4 (1h 34m – Rated PG) Adventure, Animation, Family
Starring Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan, Steve Coogan, Joey King, Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara, Chris Renaud, Chloe Fineman and Stephen Colbert.
Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4.
EXPERIENCE A...
By Rick Riozza
It’s so hot here in the desert right now that all the effort we can muster is to run into the market and grab a nice bottle or two of wine and get back to taking it easy. At the moment, no one wants to get deep into a wine selection. We are told to simply recommend...
By Janet McAfee
Our soaring summer weather can bring distress and even death from heat stroke to our beloved dogs. Summer 2024 is blazing hot as July begins. Excessive heat warnings are creating dangerous conditions for people and animals.
Every year this column tells the story of a little Silky Terrier who died from heat stroke on August 15, 2015, in a...
By Haddon Libby
It seems hard to believe but 2024 is half over.
Stocks have had a solid year. At the mid-year point, the S&P 500 index is up 15% for the year with a total market value of just over $45 trillion.
The S&P 500 is a weighted index. What this means is that each stock represents a different percentage of...
To get a DUI means a police officer must have PC (probable cause) to stop a vehicle. That often means a driver is exceeding the speed limit of 55 to 65 mph. After the stop if the officer smells alcohol, s/he must determine if the driver HBD (had been drinking). In order to do so FST's (field sobriety tests)...
By Stan Popovich
Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do to help them?
It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering.
With this in mind, here are seven ways to...
By Aimee Mosco
It is not your desires alone that lay a foundation for new outcomes in your life. While it is essential to set goals and intentions to create something new, your state of inner being is what acts as the magnet to pull the requisite creation frequencies into your energy field. Your “being” is just as important as...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The "nirvana fallacy" is the belief that because something is less than utterly perfect, it is gravely defective or even irredeemably broken. Wikipedia says, "The nirvana fallacy compares actual things with unrealistic, idealized alternatives." Most of us are susceptible to this flawed approach to dealing with the messiness of human existence....
By Coach Nadia Popova
According to this definition, self-care includes everything related to staying physically healthy — including hygiene, nutrition, and seeking medical care when needed. It’s all the steps an individual can take to manage stressors in his or her life and take care of his or her own health and well-being.
Self-care requires checking in with yourself and asking...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
Creating a Zen atmosphere in the home lends itself to tranquility. Japanese Zen refers to meditation. In interior design, it reflects balance, harmony, and relaxation. Zen is a slang word for feeling peace and relaxation. What makes a Zen experience? An amalgam of sounds and smells that bring together an awareness of the senses and a...
City of Indio Announces Spectacular Independence Day Block Party Event
Block Party to be Held Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5-10 p.m.
The City of Indio is thrilled to invite the community to its Independence Day Block Party in Downtown Indio on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event promises an evening filled with...
By Eleni P. Austin
Recently I got to see my pal Rick Shelley, accompanied by the legendary Bobby Furgo, play an intimate show where the crowd was actually there to listen to music. It reminded me of McCabe’s, one of my favorite venues in L.A. In this era of short-attention spans, it was nice for all of us to be...
By Crystal Harrell
On June 22nd, the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival premiered “Unsettled” at the Regal as part of the 7 Deadly Sins programming block, featuring seven selections that touch on each cardinal crime: gluttony, lust, greed, wrath, sloth, vanity, and pride. “Unsettled” is written and directed by Bella Thorne, and is a true story based on the...
BY CRAIG MICHAELS
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) has proudly marked the groundbreaking of its expanded Women's and Children's Shelter. The public is invited to this significant event which will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 9 a.m. The site of this remarkable development is located at 47470 Van Buren St. in Indio.
The expansion of the Women's...
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On Thursday night, July 25th, 6pm at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market will present, Vitality Zone.
Michele Stone, founder, and CEO of Vitality Zone has shared a life-long interest in the health and wellness sector. During the 1970’s,...
Sadly, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a 911 call early June 13 and found the baby girl unresponsive in an SUV outside of a home. Investigators said the infant was left in the hot vehicle for several hours.
With hot weather comes a special kind of danger. Our cars can turn into death traps, with temperatures rising...
By Eleni P. Austin
Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have just released an excellent new record, Broken Hearted Blue. Jenny originally got her start in Portland, Oregon, fronting her own pithily monikered Punky combo, DON’T. By 2012, she had connected with bassist Kelly Halliburton. At that point, Kelly had made a name for himself simultaneously playing drums for Garage Rockers...
A Quiet Place: Day One (1h 40m – Rated PG-13) Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Djimon Hounsou, Alex Wolff and Joseph Quinn.
Experience the day the world went quiet.
EXPERIENCE A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE IN OUR NEW 270-DEGREE SCREENX AUDITORIUM!
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (3h 1m – Rated R) Drama, Western
Starring Kevin Costner, Sam Worthington and Sienna Miller.
“Horizon:...
By Rick Riozza
Since summer is already here, we thought you desert dwellers would love to hear and consider a couple of white Italian wines that simply bump-up any summer party you’re planing to throw. Saluti!
So many wine lovers think only of the famous and popular Italian red wines that they forget to taste and enjoy the equally delicious whites...
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