By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
When I first started the fire service, I knew the importance of staying fit as firefighting is a very strenuous job. I worked out regularly and ate right. I would make healthy meals like taco salads, stuffed eggplant, chicken, and vegetable meals but the older guys hated them. They wanted their “meat and potatoes” or...
By Craig Michaels
Get ready to unleash your love for animals and put your best paw forward at the Desert Pet Walk, graciously hosted by the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! It's not just a walk; it's a heartfelt journey dedicated to spreading love and support for our furry friends in need.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, from 9:00 AM...
By Eleni P. Austin
Somewhere between the MC5, Iggy & The Stooges, The Ramones and The Clash stand The Incurables. The Detroit four-piece, which includes Pat Kelly (vocals, guitar, piano) Dennis Pepperack (vocals, guitar) and the Lawson brothers, Darrin (vocals, drums, piano, percussion) and Ray (vocals, bass and xylophone) have been a going concern for more than 30 years. They’ve...
The Body Deli on El Paseo in Palm Desert has unveiled the “Love is in the Air” Barbie exhibition. With a celebration of love, affection, and romance, the vintage Barbie and Ken dolls will be on display through February.
The Body Deli’s Co-Owner Margaret Clark has been a Barbie collector for 60 years – since Barbie debuted. Clark created a...
Bob Marley: One Love (1h 47m – Rated PG-13) Biography, Drama, Musical
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch and James Norton.
On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as...
By Rick Riozza
Everyone knows that Santo Valentino is a lover. He loves love; and he loves vino, among other things, for certain. (He is Italian, so we’re going to be running with the vino term until we tire of it.) He’s not only a man-about-town—he’s a man about the world. We want to know his comings and we want...
By Janet McAfee
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and that includes the love we share with our 4-legged family members. One amazing Coachella Valley couple, David and Leigh Kirk, are bonded by their love of feline creatures and their commitment to saving them. We tell their story every February, and their update this year is uniquely exciting.
The couple met by...
By Haddon Libby
Every year, I like to write an article for our Canadian friends who are visiting us for the winter. Sit back, enjoy your double-double with some poutine or a jambuster, and get caught up on news from the Great White North.
NOT SO FERTILE MYRTLES
Canadians are less fertile than they were 60 years ago. Statistics Canada reported that...
So you went to a Super Bowl party to watch the 49ers and Kansas City Battle for the championship. Maybe you had too much to drink, or you were hit by someone who had too much to drink. Now what?
Naturally, you need to find a local, award winning, Top Tier PI/DUI lawyer. With accidents, you don’t have to worry about money, because all experienced...
By Stan Popovich
Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?
Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away.
As a result, here are 7 options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as...
By Aimee Mosco
Have you ever noticed that two or more people who witness the exact same event recount that event with different stories? The stories may be similar with details in common, but since each witness exercises a unique perspective, what captures the attention of one person is going to go unnoticed by another. This is why the intricacies...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some stories don’t have a distinct and orderly beginning, middle, and end. At any one point, it may be hard to know where you are. Other tales have a clear beginning, middle, and end, but the parts occur out of order; maybe the middle happens first, then the end, followed by...
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 Lanny Swerdlow
The murders of six people involved in an illegal cannabis grow in San Bernardino County (SBC) were horrific and garnered the County almost as much attention as did the mass shooting in 2015 that killed 14 people at San Bernardino’s Inland Regional Center.
A press conference about the six people killed at the illegal cannabis grow was held by...
By DeAnn Lubell
The 16th Annual Desert Woman’s Show produced by Marlo Productions opens Saturday, February 17, at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. This extremely popular event draws in hundreds of individuals every year to enjoy a fun day of inspirational presentations, exciting fashion shows, plenty of great shopping, delicious food...
Returning to Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels with After Hours Programming at Palm Springs Air Museum
Pre-Sale Passes & Hotel Packages On-Sale February 8th at 12PM PST
Today, Splash House has announced the initial details for its 2024 season, set to return to the storied poolside locales of The Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels on August 9-11 and August 16-18. Flaunting...
Script2Stage2Screen presents a fully staged reading of a new original comedy, The Most Distinguished Citizen of Ledbetter Gap, written and directed by Jason Hull of Palm Springs.
Perennial playwright/director Jason Hull and a talented cast of actors bring to life in an S2S2S fully staged reading Hull’s newest play, The Most Distinguished Citizen of Ledbetter Gap. Founder’s Day is coming up in...
BY ELENI P. AUSTIN
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw returns to Pappy & Harriet’s on Friday, February 16th. The legendary musician first made waves with the release of his eponymous debut back in 1982.
An instant classic, it distilled the Michigan native’s myriad musical influences. Hints of Rockabilly and R&B happily coexisted alongside Power Pop, Country and primitive Rock & Roll....
In honor of Black History Month, Idyllwild Arts Academy announces its annual Black History jazz concert, which is free and open to the public, and will take place at the school’s stunning campus on February 17 from 7.30pm to 9pm (Lowman Concert Hall, 52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA).
The event is the brainchild of Idyllwild Arts iconic Jazz Program...
In the heart of Coachella Valley's diversity and inclusivity, African-American lesbians redefine retirement, discovering a vibrant and welcoming desert landscape.
By Sweet Baby J’ai
In the heart of the Coachella Valley, where the sun paints the sky with hues of orange and purple, a narrative unfolds. African-American lesbians from around the country are discovering more than just a retirement haven; they're...
Produced By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
There’s a new star rising upon the Coachella Valley, poised and ready to cast its Hollywood glitz, glamour, and superior high-end production entertainment mastery, upon any business that wishes to bask in the LIMELIGHT.
Four years ago, the way we as consumers shopped for products and businesses was forever altered due to our then, temporary...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
As you prepare Super Bowl festivities for this weekend make sure to be a good sport and keep your ‘Safety’ front and center at all times says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Are you hosting the game in your home field? Any good Quarterback will avoid a false start with unhealthy foods. Keep everyone from getting sidelined by adding...
By Eleni P. Austin
I don’t know about you, but for me, there’s no Rock & Roll sound more thrilling than Keith Richards’ slashing rhythm guitar riffs ripping through a Rolling Stones song. I first heard their breakthrough hit, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in the playpen (I was two), and I’ve been hooked ever since. The venerable British Invasion...
FEBRUARY 17 & FEBRUARY 18, 2024
By Madeline Zuckerman
Indian Wells Country Club will be raising much-needed funds for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and for the Invited Employee Care Foundation, through its Annual Charity Classic, which this year will encompass a two-day event on Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18, 2024. Indian Wells Country Club is located at 46000...
Well, Shakespeare didn’t quite say that, and TV/Bus Bench/Billboard Advertising lawyers are not wrong 100% of the time, but they are wrong for YOU, 100% of the time. Shakespeare warned, “The first thing we do is, “let’s kill all the lawyers.”
Yes, the quote is real! It’s said by a villainous character…Dick the Butcher to Jack Cade, in Shakespeare’s Henry VI. Cade...
Lisa Frankenstein (1h 41m – Rated PG-13) Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse.
A coming of RAGE love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…...
By Stan Popovich
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.
In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health.
As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person struggling to get some...
By Rick Riozza
And just like that! February’s Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.
For those of you still “drying out” in January, and for some reason or another, wish to continue the practice, we thought it would be the right thing to do to list a few very romantic wines to serve at St. Valentine’s Day—sans alcool i.e., without...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Are you a woman of a certain age? With some life behind you giving up on how you look isn’t an option and you know age is just a number. You may also have these inspirational attributes:
YOU are unashamed about going all out for yourself and having the body YOU want
It’s important for YOU to feel sexy...
By Janet McAfee
I heard someone say, “Merry is the most beautiful dog I’ve ever seen! She has such beautiful fluffy ears and is such a happy girl!”. I’m not sure why I’m still here at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter. I saw some of the other dogs happily leave their kennels for forever homes and I hope it’s...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In honor of the Valentine season, and in accordance with astrological omens, I offer you a love letter from an unpublished novel by an Aries friend. Consider saying something similar to a person who would be thrilled to hear it. Here it is. “We will seize the sexiest joy we can...
By Haddon Libby
On January 31st, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the Fed would not be reducing the Fed Funds rate in March as some had hoped for. Given that the US economy was growing at a 3% annualized rate during the 4th quarter, conditions were not supportive of a rate decrease. Unemployment has been under 4% for the...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Today, I want to share my personal story about how I decided to develop a custom women's sports corset. I had no idea I had underlying spine issues until I reached the age of 30. I developed severe chronic lower back pain after moving to the USA and starting my fitness journey. Naturally, I went to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
February is when we celebrate our love for family and friends. So, on Valentine’s Day, I suggest you not only honor your loved one but honor your heart’s life. Hopefully, this article will entice you to make healthy changes that will lead to a healthy lifestyle. A search on PubMed.ncbi.nim.nih.gov.com for any relationship between cannabis and...
By Crystal Harrell
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico at the 8th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival on February 2 through 4 in downtown Cathedral City, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. The weekend of fun includes a family-friendly carnival, artisan craft vendor market, tequila tasting competition, and daily entertainment.
Now in its eighth year, Taste of Jalisco...
Now in its fourth year, the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival – aka “A Passion 4 Pinot” – will take place this coming Saturday, February 3. A Passion 4 Pinot is the largest Pinot Noir tasting event in Southern California, drawing attendees from all over the United States.
The event takes place at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and...
Featuring soprano Oriana Falla and tenor Xavier Prado
7pm at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
Free community performance
On Wednesday, February 21 (7:00 PM) the Palm Springs Opera Guild will present ¡Viva Zarzuela!, an hour-long program highlighting the lush, romantic music from some of the world’s most popular zarzuelas. This much beloved art form originated in Spain and quickly spread throughout...
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Emmy-nominated performer Michael Bolton is bringing his Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites to the stage at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
Known...
By Eleni P. Austin
Son Of the Velvet Rat is throwing a party and you’re invited. The High Desert denizens are playing a show at Spaghetti Western on Saturday, February 3rd, celebrating the upcoming release of their new album, Ghost Ranch. The band, which centers around the duo of Georg Altziebler and Heike Binder first formed in Austria at the...
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN
PHOTOS BY MARK CIESLIKOWSKI
Olive Crest Desert Communities has announced the Grand Opening of its highly-anticipated new Children’s and Family Resource Center, which took place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the new campus located at 39820 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. This was the culmination of a long-awaited and much-needed Olive Crest...
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So, the earth is flat? It’s a subject that has been debated for centuries. Although lately, sizeable numbers of folks are starting to believe that the earth is not a globe, and that we are not living within an endless universe filled with other planets and solar systems. Here’s the part in the article...
Common Issues and Possible Solutions
By Dennis Shelly
Video chat services have become a huge part of our lives. Video conferencing (VC) offers numerous benefits, such as quicker decisions, collaborative work, and working remotely more effectively. However, it can be frustrating when video calls freeze, causing technical issues and communication barriers. There are several reasons why your video calls may freeze,...
By Crystal Harrell
Having recently commemorated a 14-year milestone with a full interior renovation, alongside a menu designed to energize a new culinary adventure, TRIO on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs is a culinary powerhouse of flavor and downtown fun.
When Tony Marchese opened TRIO in 2009, Palm Springs held a reputation as a seasonal vacationer’s paradise for sun...
Argylle (2h 15m – Rated PG-13) Action, Thriller
Starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the...
By Rick Riozza
We already know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But here’s an update: the publication Her Campus from the University of Connecticut, recently wrote, “Ten Reasons Why Wine Is A Girl’s Best Friend.
And the publication’s arguments seem to fall well in the diamonds/wine comparisons:
a) “Wine is always there for you”—diamonds too (yes—we’ve heard diamonds are...
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 handle any size dog with any issue, but her passion is helping dogs who have suffered mistreatment. In addition to certification from the program at National K-9 School of Dog training, Valerie earned a degree...
By Haddon Libby
People eat the strangest things.
Anyone who has been to the South has heard of, if not tried, fried green tomatoes. In South Korea, people have taken to eating fried green toothpicks! The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety states that they have not tested toothpicks as a food and advise citizens to reconsider the snack.
This Tik-Tok-like trend...
Did you know there was a new J Walking Law in 2023? Yes, now under certain circumstances, Jaywalking is legal not only in the Coachella Valley, but throughout California, because they relaxed Jaywalking laws. Under the new “Freedom to Walk Act”, pedestrians will no longer be ticketed for jaywalking… unless they are crossing in a dangerous manner. This means that pedestrians will...
By Stanley Popovich
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.
Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run.
Getting help for your...
By Aimee Mosco
It is common knowledge that the most effective way to create an outcome on purpose is to begin with a goal. Your goal charts a course for your creation and keeps you focused so you stay aligned with your intended outcome. Goals serve as motivators too, because they remind you of the rewards to be reaped should...
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