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...
By Janet McAfee
We humans will cheerfully celebrate our nation’s July 4th Independence Day this year with parades, fun, food, family and possibly fireworks show at a local casino or public venue. However, this holiday is the worst day of the year for our canine and feline friends. With July 4th occurring on a Thursday this year, be prepared for some people...
By Haddon Libby
The Investment Adviser Association states that Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firms recently surpassed 1 million employees for the first time. RIA firms manage stocks, bonds and funds for clients. There are 31,700 RIAs in the United States with 16,300 registered with state regulators and 15,400 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). When a firm manages assets...
Every July 4th Law Enforcement Introduces increased DUI Enforcement. This year was no different, when on June 20th, 2024 The Desert Sun reported, PS Police again announced “all hands on deck.” But, what’s in a name? The bottom line is Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
The 4th of July is Independence Day in the USA. It is the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates...
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 MICHELLE BORTHWICK
A common question asked by most everyone considering Keto is, “How long will it take for Keto to work for me to lose weight?” Typically, they have read all kinds of miracle weight loss stories online and start the Keto diet with high expectations, often fueled by success stories and testimonials of rapid weight loss. However, it...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): This may sound weird, but I think now is a perfect time to acquire a fresh problem. Not just any old boring problem, of course. Rather, I’m hoping you will carefully ponder what kind of dilemma would be most educational for you—which riddle might challenge you to grow in ways you...
BY SMAT TRAINER & COACH ALISSA
As a personal trainer, I have worked with so many people who were unaware of their true physical and mental strength. But I've been so privileged to witness their incredible transformations through sport. In this post, I am going to talk about how important it is to embrace your physical body and unleash your...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
As a nurse one of my responsibilities when assessing patients is determining drug interactions. Computer programs in hospitals and clinics have built in medication hot buttons that bring up possible drug to drug interactions. Physicians are then notified to determine if the new drug needs to be changed or that the interaction is nonconsequential. Drug-to-drug interactions...
By Crystal Harrell
Idyllwild, California, has garnered popularity as a travel destination with mountain town charm and natural beauty. Outdoor recreational activities like hiking or rock climbing have put Idyllwild on the map, but what some might not know is the growing hub of local musical artists and festivals that are making a cultural impact.
Until now, there has not been...
By Crystal Harrell
POM at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio is dishing out an assortment of delectable Sunday brunch options for guests to enjoy this summer. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., these delicious dishes are prepared with the freshest and healthiest ingredients and are creatively crafted and beautifully presented.
Executive Chef Freddy Rieger has fused traditional California...
The Non-Profit Will Coordinate Getting Essential Supplies To The Unhoused Of The Coachella Valley On National Hydration Day, June 23, 2024
As the summer temperatures continue to rise, one Coachella Valley organization is looking to the community to come together and help the homeless. Bridges2Hope has organized locations around the valley for the community to donate hydration supplies, which will...
Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Agua Caliente Casinos with Live Entertainment, Slot Promotions and Dining Specials
This Fourth of July, Agua Caliente Casinos will illuminate the night sky in Rancho Mirage for their tenth annual “Fireworks Spectacular.” In partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage will host the brightest display in the Coachella Valley. All weekend-long,...
Get ready for a wild ride, Rancho Mirage! Cowboy Cantina, the beloved Western-themed restaurant known for its Santa Fe style cuisine, world class BBQ, and legendary margaritas, is making a move to The River in Rancho Mirage. Starting in September, guests will be able to enjoy the same great Cowboy Cantina experience in a stunning new location that promises...
Fantasy Lanes at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Matinee Laser Bowling, happening every Wednesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., starting on June 19.
Families and friends can immerse themselves in a bowling experience like no other, while beating the summer swelter. This special deal is just $14 per person, per hour....
Golden Boy’s star prospects will fill the undercard of the upcoming Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN event, which will be headlined by the undefeated, blue-chip prospect Darius “DFG” Fulghum (11-0, 10 KOs) of Katy, Texas who will face tough challenger Ronald “Flatline” Ellis (18-4-2, 12 KOs) of Lynn, Massachusetts in a 10-round super middleweight match.
The 10-round main event...
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Check your thermostats, because EWF is about to shatter all past record temperatures across California. The one and only true leader of family-friendly independent pro wrestling in all Southern California, EWF, is set to star another historic night of epic pro wrestling action …
EWF has trailblazed across Southern California with its high-quality...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
It’s hot outside, so make sure you stay hydrated. Give the yard a break, but don’t cut back on yourself. “Dehydration occurs when your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” Dehydration can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on how much of your body's...
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