By Rick Riozza
Last year at this time, we wrote on the bordelaise singing the Bordeaux blues because their wines just aren’t given the respect they once held.
Once upon a time, Bordeaux was a fairly serious topic. Major wine producing history kept it well respected and all business-like—sometimes, even wine-snobbery crept in (imagine that). But things are a little more...
By Janet McAfee
In 2024, Americans are hitting the roads in record numbers, booking airline flights, train travel, as well as planning car trips. Coachella Valley residents are inclined to take weekend and longer trips all year around. They are now planning summer vacations to places with cooler climates, and their dogs are often included.
Dogs love to travel! If you...
By Haddon Libby
That is a question multinational market research firm Ipsos Group asked each year of 24,269 people in 31 countries at the end of last year. Ipso is he 3rd largest market research firm in the world with 18,000 employees.
Across all nations surveyed, 7 in 10 people say that they are happy. Netherlands have the highest happiness factor with...
That’s right…even though the jury found you not guilty of your DUI…you still lose…because the law wins every time. Whether you are found guilty or not guilty you really do lose. A defendant loses time and money from: Being arrested; Going to court; Posting Bail; Retaining a lawyer; Loss of earnings and Dealing with life’s stress.
You can’t truly win...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor that will help them get their life back on track.
The key is to find someone that you can trust in discussing your anxieties and depression.
With this in mind, here are seven suggestions on how to find a great mental health counselor that works for...
By Aimee Mosco
Collective humanity has been anticipating the dawning of a new era for generations. We have read the prophecies and heard the stories about a golden age of peace that have been passed down to us from our ancestors. The new age is due to arrive, but we are asking, “why does it not look as it was...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now is a favorable time to make initial inquiries, ask for free samples, and enjoy window shopping. But it’s not an opportune time to seal final decisions or sign binding contracts. Have fun haggling and exploring, even as you avoid making permanent promises. Follow the inklings of your heart more than...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Once a woman becomes a mom, society expects her to successfully juggle countless responsibilities and still manage to be fit and look good. Although we are very much against socially imposed unrealistic standards, being a healthy and fit mom definitely a bonus to aim for! But how do you achieve that with all of the aforementioned...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill that Trump signed the states are rushing to implement legislation. Hemp, often called the Christmas Tree plant, has farmers ready with the science and technology to yield a profitable crop with under 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC).
“Hemp” referred to low-resin, non-intoxicating Cannabis Sativa L that had been bred for maximum fiber or...
By Crystal Harrell
March and Ash is a customer-focused, licensed cannabis dispensary with multiple locations across Southern California including San Diego and Imperial Valley, and is now open in Palm Desert, located just off the I-10 on Washington and Country Club Dr. and open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The company vision entails that everyone deserves a comfortable and...
Country singer/songwriter Chase Rice will deliver an elevated night filled with country hits at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Aug. 2. Tickets for the show start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024 and can be purchased the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone 800-827-2946, or...
Ribbon Cutting and Free Concert to be Held on April 17
The City of Indio, renowned as the "City of Festivals," is proud to announce a free concert open to the public at the grand opening of its latest project in the revitalization of Downtown Indio, "Center Stage," on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
“Center Stage Presents Sonidos” invites the community to...
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the addition of esteemed Hitchcock experts Richard L. Edwards and Steven C. Smith to the Hitchcock Retrospective film series, commencing on April 5 with the iconic thriller "The 39 Steps." This collaboration promises to elevate the series to new heights, attracting film scholars and enthusiasts alike to indulge in the...
World premiere of comedy by Tony Padilla
Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present the world premiere production of SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL by Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Tony Padilla, April 12–14 and 19–21, 2024.
SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL is the ninth of Padilla’s original works produced by DET in its 13 seasons. In this...
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Since 1972, Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market have been dishing up a recipe of success for those who are focused on remaining fit and healthy. The idea for Clark’s began during a time when the health food and supplementation industry was considered a hangout for hippies. Today, however, society and culture has evolved...
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
You’ve seen it, and you’ve likely even done it. They’ve drifted into your lane, driven right through red lights, blown past you in a hurry only to sit when the light turns greens because they’re now texting and distracted. They injure or kill thousands annually.
At any given daylight hour there are over 700,000 drivers using...
The community is invited to watch the total solar eclipse with College of the Desert on April 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Palm Desert Campus Science Building. The School of Mathematics and Science will be hosting the event and providing solar viewers for attendees to catch the spectacular moments when the moon is positioned...
By Eleni P. Austin
The first time I heard the song “Jealous Again,” in early 1990, I thought it must be a new Rolling Stones single, or maybe Keith Richards had recorded with a new vocalist. The song exhibited a swagger and sangfroid that recalled ‘70s era Stones, with just a soupcon of Rod Stewart’s Faces. Imagine my surprise when...
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN
Mama’s House has announced exciting plans for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, May 10, 2024 and its 3rd Annual Dinner Show on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Both of these fundraising events are scheduled to take place at the stunning Indian Wells Country Club. This year’s highly-anticipated Dinner Show will feature “A Loving Tribute To...
Monkey Man (1h 53m – Rated R) Action, Thriller
Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club...
By Rick Riozza
I don’t know where I’ve heard this—but, if you ever meet Marco and Paolo, the first thing they’ll tell you is that “our Sheep Thrills wines are made to impress. They’re big in flavor but light in cost”—which is a hit anytime, anywhere.
Marco and Paolo will tell you that their vintners in the mountains of Italy have...
By Janet McAfee
On February 12, a distraught caller contacted Loving All Animals about her missing small dog Laci. Lots of pets go missing but most are quickly found or return on their own. However, this call was different and particularly heartbreaking.
Between sobs Reina explained that she and her husband David drove to Arizona yesterday to adopt a cute little...
By Haddon Libby
Ponzi schemes, cyber-crimes and identity theft are increasing. Places with high concentrations of wealth and older Americans like the Coachella Valley experience higher rates of illicit activity.
What can you do to protect yourself?
Let’s start with Ponzi schemes.
Be suspicious of anyone trying to get money from you. If the person(s) says that there is a short window to...
Lawyers mistakenly educate accident victims after the accident, and after the mistakes. They say “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan”. Learn these 8 “Pitfalls” to avoid.
Personal Injury lawsuits can be complicated and time consuming for all parties involved, regardless of which side of the “V” (A VS B) you’re on.
INSURANCE: Purchase at least $100k Uninsured (UM)/Underinsured Motorist Insurance...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.
As a result, here are seven ways on how to deal with the fear of the unknown.
No one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty:...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Cravings
I work with a lot of people that are self-proclaimed sugar addicts and they think it’s impossible that they’ll ever be free of it but my approach gets them craving free. There are mixed feelings in the Keto space about using keto friendly sweeteners. Some say no. I say yes. It will help you cope with...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson claims, "Darker emotional states—doubt, confusion, alienation, despair—inspire a deeper and more durable experience of the sacred than contentment does." I disagree. I know for a fact that an exquisite embrace of life's holiness is equally possible through luminous joy and boisterous triumph and exultant breakthroughs. Propagandists...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
It's common knowledge that healthy sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy body, but most people do not sleep enough. How many hours do you sleep a night? Would you like to sleep more and better?
Here are the tips that can help you with that:
Follow a regular sleep routine: Try to go to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
When Charlette Figi died of COVID on April 7, 2020, the then-governor of Colorado Jared Polis, commemorated April 7th as Charlette Figi Day to mark the day this child revolutionized the cannabis industry. She miraculously recovered from Dravet Syndrome by ingesting cannabis. Dravet Syndrome, previously called severe myoclonic epilepsy, is a terminal childhood syndrome resistant to...
By Crystal Harrell
Get ready to raise your glasses and tantalize your taste buds at the hottest spot in downtown Indio with the Indio Taphouse holding its grand opening on March 26. Nestled in the heart of this city's revival, the Indio Taphouse is not just a bar – but a destination where craft beer connoisseurs and food enthusiasts unite...
By Crystal Harrell
Two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author, and advocate Kathy Griffin is bringing her new standup tour, My Life On The PTSD List, to The McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 4.
Kathy is returning to the stage for the first time in over 6 years with her new standup tour. The...
Purchase Your Tickets Today to Support COD Foundation’s Fund for Student Success! The College of the Desert (COD) Foundation is excited to announce that multi-platinum-selling country superstar Clay Walker will headline the COD Foundation’s most important fundraiser of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. Presented by The Greene Family Foundation...
California-native, Gina Zollman, a renowned cabaret singer, is gearing up to pour her heart into a special tribute to her lifelong inspiration, Anne Murray. Gina will delight audiences with her captivating tribute to the iconic Anne Murray in her upcoming cabaret, “Can I Have This Dance?” The much anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Arthur Newman Theatre,...
In his New York City apartment, Michael throws a birthday party for Harold, a self-avowed “thirty-two-year-old, pockmarked, Jew fairy,” complete with a surprise gift: “Cowboy,” a street hustler. As the evening wears on, bitter, unresolved resentments among the guests come to light when a game of “Truth” goes terribly wrong.
Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of this “screamingly funny,” groundbreaking play,...
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It’s a hot topic that’s loitering the pipeline of modern communication these days … Sustainability. From self-sustainable homes and living, to sustainable energy, and now, Sustainable Aviation Fuel or . It is inspiring to see just how much humanity is now willing to explore alternative power and fuel sources to help spare the planet...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The Most Realistic Sounds of Al Jarreau with the Jarreau Reunion Band…
Whether you live in the Coachella Valley or make the drive in from any direction and enjoy the spring wildflowers now blooming for an evening of music celebrating the music of the greatest jazz & pop vocalist of our generation Al Jarreau. The event will be...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Just gotta thank my lucky stars tonight, just going to fake it til I make it right, Devil watches every step I take, messin’ with the moves I’m tryin’ to shake, every day we do God’s little dance, never knowing when to take a chance.” That’s Norah Jones, trying to navigate the rocky shoals of life...
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (1h 45m – Rated PG-13) Action, Adventure
Starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.
The epic battle continues! “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering...
By Rick Riozza
Indeed—precipitation has left el edificio—the building.
Right now, Spain is suffering from one of the worst droughts since the ‘60s and it’s affecting the vineyards big time.
Climate change has left parts of the Iberian peninsula at their driest in 1,200 years, according to a studyin the Nature Geoscience journal. Spain has suffered three unusually long heatwaves this summer...
By Janet McAfee
These 2 adorable Miniature Pincher/Chihuahua puppies arrived at their forever homes in Canada on March 19 after a 3-day road trip from the Loving All Animals Coachella shelter. March 23 was National Puppy Day in the United States, but these little “Canucks” celebrate every day now on Vancouver Island.
Life didn’t start out so great for them when...
By Haddon Libby
Tomorrow is here thanks in part to the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Something that will be akin to unlocking the secrets of the Universe comes with Quantum Computing. What makes quantum computing much more powerful than what we know today is in the way it operates. The super computers that we use today are essentially really...
The “SEASON” is here for all of us that live in the greater Palm Springs Desert Communities and the Coachella Valley will bring us a lot of people we may not want in our homes. With additional “Festival Tourists” and traffic come distractions. IF we do not pay attention to our own safety no one else will. We are...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear of being alone for various reasons.
The first step is to become comfortable with yourself and having the self-confidence that you will be able to manage being by yourself.
With this in mind, here are eight suggestions that a person can use so that...
By Aimee Mosco
When you make the choice to grow or change something in your life, the dance begins with awareness. The expansion of consciousness happens naturally over time, but when you intentionally open your mind and look for new moves, you begin to awaken and grow your consciousness in the most accelerated and amplified manner.
There is no wasted effort...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming days, your hunger will be so inexhaustible that you may feel driven to devour extravagant amounts of food and drink. It’s possible you will gain ten pounds in a very short time. Who Knows? You might even enter an extreme eating contest and devour 46 dozen oysters in...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Hey, fitfam! Today I want to talk about something really close to my heart – natural bodybuilding.
What are its core principles that make me admire this sport so much?
Achieving fitness goals through natural means only: Although bodybuilding is about achieving a perfect physique, natural bodybuilding accepts muscle sculpting without any performance-enhancing substances only. To achieve...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Information keeps jumping off the pages of social media about the benefits of medical cannabis. Yet, the stigma remains. Much if the stigma is reinforced by films like Disjointed, the Netflix series about “Ruth’s Alternative Healing”. Too bad Netflix cannot produce films that show the safe use of cannabis instead of fanning the fumes of Reefer...
I can’t believe that it has been 12 years since I started Coachella Valley Weekly. Back at the beginning I was just a woman with an idea and a lot of determination. I jumped in with both feet and I never looked back. I’m proud to say that (in the words of the late great BB Ingle) we have...
By Crystal Harrell
On March 16, Amsterdam couture designer Leon Klaassen Bos presented his “Sensual Rhapsody” collection on the Fashion Week El Paseo runway—celebrating 17 years of style at the West Coast’s largest consumer fashion show at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
This world-class event provides an inspiring, immersive fashion experience and features cocktail receptions, pop-up shops, celebrity...
Comedian Scott Thompson, better known as Carrot Top, is heading to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, March 22 to deliver his trademark stand-up show, which is more of a full-blown performance that includes trunks full of props, music, videos, and more. He’s known for his quick tempo and hilarious current takes on pop culture, music, and headlines of...
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