By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
These are certainly challenging times. Stress and depression with most people is on the rise not just nationally, but globally. We all experience varying degrees of depression. Bringing and sharing awareness is key to controlling it before it gets out of control reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month....
By Rick Riozza
The short answer is “yes”. The long one is the remainder of this article—well, sort of. We’re actually going to talk about Paso Robles. Indeed, the other title of this piece could have been: The Captivating Phenomenon of Paso Robles Cabernet. But as you see, we went with the pressing inquiry above.
I just attended a wine steward...
By Janet McAfee
October has arrived, and finally there is a tinge of cooler weather in the air. Halloween kicks off the holiday season at the end of the month. Thanksgiving and Christmas are associated with items potentially dangerous to animals, but Halloween can also pose threats to Fluffy and Fido.
Halloween candy poses the greatest threat to both cats and...
By Haddon Libby
My day job is as an investment manager. One of the things that this means is that I study history while following futurist trends. By studying and understanding the theory of innovation and how it can impact the economy, I can avoid investing in businesses in decline while investing in transformational companies or those capable of changing...
For a lawyer, the management of an Accident case is essentially the management of an information system. Attorneys gather information from clients, doctors, wits, employers etc. and package it for the insurance company. For the lawyer to handle a case successfully, all info must have 3 qualities: be Accurate, Current and Relevant, to the requirements of the case.
There is...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Temptation is everywhere. Let’s face it. We live in a carby world. It may have been at a special event, a birthday, a trip or a BBQ and you had limited options that weren’t Keto. The dessert tray and the chips all were calling your name. So, you caved in…. (been there, done that). No judgement here....
By Aimee Mosco
“Every experience, whether we view it as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, provides an opportunity for growth.” Gratitude + Forgiveness X (LOVE) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 66.
We learned the most from uncomfortable experiences in the old paradigm. Discomfort was unwelcomed, but at the same time a powerful, yet unlikely teacher. It had a...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Indigenous Semai people of Malaysia have an unusual taboo. They try hard not to cause unhappiness in others. This makes them reluctant to impose their wishes on anyone. Even parents hesitate to force their children to do things. I recommend you experiment with this practice. Now is an excellent time...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
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 inner strength...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The American Nurses Association (ANA), representing the interests of the nation’s more than 5 million nurses, announced on September 27, 2023, the formal recognition of cannabis nursing as a nursing specialty. Cannabis nursing is identified by the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) as a specialty nursing practice focused on the care of healthcare consumers seeking education and guidance in the...
By Crystal Harrell
Shay Moraga’s story begins with her triple negative breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, fighting for her life until the day she was told that her cancer was gone. Now as the founder and visionary behind Shay’s Warriors life after cancer, a non-profit that was formed in the Coachella Valley to help the cancer survivorship community, Shay and...
THE SPRINGS RAISES IN EXCESS OF $ 71,000.00 THIS YEAR IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH EDUCATION
By Madeline Zuckerman
The renowned Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, hosted its 12th Annual Scholarship Awards Reception recently, awarding valuable scholarships to six outstanding youth from The Springs Country Club community.
Guests were treated to an exquisite dining experience by Springs Executive Chef Kathleen Sharkey,...
Performing her One-Woman Show, “Lady Of The Canyon” at Oscar’s in Palm Springs, 2 nights, October 16 & 17
By Eleni P. Austin
Sandra Bernhard has been making people laugh for more than 40 years now. Something of a polymath, she has earned her keep as a stand-up comedienne, actress, singer and author. Best known for her cutting wit and trenchant...
Palm Springs CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Eso es la vida/This is life assembles examples of graphic design from Mexico's past and present to examine the field's development over the past century and its role in popular culture.
The exhibition includes examples of posters, typography, and sign painting, as well as video and digital media that reveal visual communication as...
BY DANIEL PARIS
Keedy’s Restaurant is alive and well. In fact, a new offspring is thriving in the Indio/LaQuinta area of the East Valley. Keedy’s started in Palm Desert in 1957 with a winning formula of great comfort food, attentive service and modest prices. Its popularity endured and attracts a wide variety of clientele from celebrities to hard-working people. Everyone...
By Eleni P. Austin
For nearly half a century, the nucleus of the British band Squeeze has been the songwriting partnership of Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook. Legend has it that in 1973, Chris kyp’d 50 quid from his mother’s purse and placed an advert in the local sweet shop searching for a guitarist for his (nonexistent) band. Glenn was...
By Dennis Shelly
From streaming movies to storing images to doing actual work, we rely on computers for far more than we ever imagined. Like all other important equipment, there will come a time when you need to upgrade it. If your computer is starting to show its age, don't throw it away—there are lots of methods to obtain the...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The National Fire Prevention Association has announced "Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention" as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2023, to be held Oct. 8-14 reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
According to the NFPA, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week:
Fire Facts:
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, with nearly half...
By Rick Riozza
We wine enthusiasts surely delight in a lot of collateral benefits simply by enjoying wine itself.
For instance: I went overseas to attend the oldest and largest wine trade event that is held annually in Verona Italy: VinItaly. New and old vintage wine from every part of Italy is poured & sampled. It is organized for business and...
By Janet McAfee
The crowd at the Fantasy Springs Casino special events center in Indio swelled on the mornings of September 22 and 23. People calmly formed lines as more kept arriving. These folks were not concert goers. They were pet owners accompanied by their 4-legged best friends. They were on a mission to help their beloved pets receive very...
By Haddon Libby
Most investors spend most of their time thinking about equities. This makes sense as equities are where we can earn or lose the most. Over the long-run, equities return 8-9% while bonds pay 4%. With nearly risk-free US Treasuries paying a tax-equivalent yield of up to 6%, FDIC-insured bank CDs paying 5.5%, investors have a reasonable alternative...
However, before you talk to an adjuster, hire an attorney, or sign any papers, ask for a FREE PI/DUI Strategy Analysis Consultation. "If you don't need a lawyer, I will advise and direct you"!!! You want an Esquire, not an Escort!
Sometimes, someone unexpected comes into your life out of nowhere, makes your heart race, and changes you forever. Attorneys...
By Aimee Mosco
We live in a world that breeds chaos. From the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you close your eyes at night, you are bombarded with energies that must be processed through some layer of your energy field. Out of necessity, you probably have unknowingly developed haphazard mechanisms to filter out some of that...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’ve been doing interviews in support of my new book Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle. Now and then, I’m asked this question: "Do you actually believe all that mystical woo-woo you write about?" I respond diplomatically, though inwardly I’m screaming, “How profoundly hypocritical I would be...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
As a coach and from my experience with over 10 years in the industry, I feel there are three main components in any exercise program to build lean muscle and lose unwanted body fat. These components are resistance training (lifting weights or using body weight), cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition. All three are equally important in...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Recently published studies have shown the sophisticated side of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in our sister animals. The ECS is present throughout the animal kingdom, the only exceptions being Protozoa (single-celled organisms) and insects. Some animals, like zebrafish, lobsters, tobacco hornworms, and caterpillars lack CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Studies show that endocannabinoids bind to four other...
By Crystal Harrell
On Thursday, October 12, Amy’s Purpose will hold a Fashion Show & Luncheon at Agua Caliente Resort, Casino, and Spa in Rancho Mirage on Bob Hope Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will honor one of the desert’s favorite restaurateurs, Willie Rhine, and his loyal pup, Ali.
The public is invited to meet and greet...
Greater Palm Springs Pride announced recipients of the annual Pride Honors Awards, a beacon of recognition for outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Award recipients will be celebrated at a ceremony on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Hilton Palm Springs. The awards announcement marks the approach of Pride Week in the region under the theme of "Drag Now. Drag Forever!"
The...
October 6-15, 2023
Palm Canyon Theatre presents the heartfelt Southern Classic Steel Magnolias. The 1987 play, which became a hit movie in 1989, takes audiences into the lives of the strong and endearing women who frequent Truvy’s Salon for hairdos, laughter and sage advice. Like many small close-knit communities, Chinquapin, Louisiana includes an entertaining cast of characters such as a...
Saturday, October 7th
Popular country singer Ty Herndon will open the second season of the Sand, Stars & Guitars Music Series at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Saturday, October 7th. Herndon began his career in the 1980s as a member of the Tennessee River Boys, a predecessor to the country band Diamond Rio. Herndon quit the band early on before gaining his first national exposure as a...
By Eleni P. Austin
“We don’t have to get fat, we don’t have to get old, we don’t have information that we have to withhold, We’re as free as the bikers were, when they were thin, we don’t have to fade to black, let the sun come in.” That’s Chrissie Hynde offering a wry commentary on the aging process on...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
This is the first week of Fall, and with it comes Santa Ana winds!
Though fire season is year-round, Fall typically brings triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds bringing high fire danger and red flag warnings reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
What is a Santa Ana?
According to the California-Nevada Climate Applications Program (CNAP), the Santa Ana...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is excited to announce an electrifying change to its live entertainment lineup. The Rock Show featuring the sensational band HWY 111, previously held on Tuesdays, is now shifting gears and moving to Thursdays on the Twelfth Floor Lounge.
The Thursday Night Rock Show series will kick off on October 5, and fans can expect the same...
By Rick Riozza
So Sangiovese was missing for almost three weeks. Our neighbor Sally named her kitty cat “sangiovese” because the cat’s coat was crimson fur—like an overdone Calico Cat, I guess. Sally was quite distraught, since the cat had never been away for so long.
“Perhaps she left for Tuscany”, she lamented.
“Was she born there, or, did you get her...
By Janet McAfee
Many Americans still struggle with maintaining “social distancing” from their refrigerators after isolation during the pandemic. They may be tempted to grab another comforting treat for their pet, giving in to those pleading looks. Out of the habit and back to work, folks may have reduced walks and activities. It becomes too easy to grab another pet...
By Haddon Libby
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is the latest politician to allegedly get caught with his full hand in the cookie jar. Charges of corruption brought against Menendez and his wife are part of a raid of Menendez’ home last year where FBI investigators found $480,000 in cash, $100,000 in gold bars, a Mercedes paid for by...
Though challenging, prior injuries are not a problem for a good lawyer, and clearly a part of life. However, the insurance company will try to get as much mileage as possible from it. Of course, they will blame your new accident injuries on the old accident. Prior injuries are another example of the defense insurance company trying to box...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Diane Ackerman says it's inevitable that each of us sometimes "looks clumsy or gets dirty or asks stupid questions or reveals our ignorance or says the wrong thing.” Knowing how often I do those things, I'm extremely tolerant of everyone I meet. I’m compassionate, not judgmental, when I see people...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Getting lower back pain can be very frustrating, irritating, and, of course, discomforting. But what could be the reasons behind it?
The number one cause of lower back pain is poor posture. A predominantly sedentary lifestyle doesn’t help it at all when you spend hours hunched over a desk and then lie on the couch getting...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
A vast population of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses live inside our bodies. The microbiome includes as many cells as the human body and encodes 100 times more genetic material than the human genome. Up to 1,000 different species of bacteria live in the gut alone.
Studies are now being advanced to study how microbiota plays a...
By Crystal Harrell
Big Rock Golf & Pub at Indian Springs has garnered the reputation of being one of the premier musical venues in the Coachella Valley—opening its doors to local talent, benefit concerts, and star-studded events. This fall season will feature all of this and more—including new specials on food and drinks.
Live music starts the last Friday of September,...
By Crystal Harrell
Most people don’t give breathing a second thought, as it typically comes naturally and is as instinctual as your heartbeat. What many do not realize is that healthy breathing habits are the key to one’s overall well-being, and specialized breathwork can transform one’s life.
Susan Dunn was given the gift of being intuitive to the healing needs of...
Presented by Palm Desert, Thursdays in October
The City of Palm Desert is pleased to announce the continuation of their popular evening outdoor concert series under the stars at Civic Center Park amphitheater on Thursdays in October. The concerts feature a diverse range of talented performers and tribute bands designed to please music lovers of all ages and tastes. Held...
By Eleni P. Austin
There’s something magical and mercurial about Jonathan Wilson’s music. The cognoscenti picked up on his genius almost immediately. It took the rest of the world some time to catch on, but for the last dozen years, he has cultivated a passionate fanbase.
Armed with a record deal with a major label, Jonathan arrived in Los Angeles 25...
Oak Glen, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Sunflower Lane at the Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen Preserve in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Best Time For California Sunflowers
The best time to enjoy and pick California Sunflowers depends upon the year’s temperature and rain fall. Sunflowers usually peak towards the end of June, early July. However, several of the sunflower...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We all tend to put others’ needs before our own and it is crucial to remember, that we cannot fill another’s cup from our own empty...
By Realtor Craig Michaels
When we reflect on major life changes, our minds often wander back to our youth. But as the years advance, life continues to evolve, and our choices shape the way we age. For some older individuals, their golden years bring about significant lifestyle decisions, including the place they call home. Whether it's the cumbersome stairs of...
By Rick Riozza
I don’t know what signals the fall season better than a plate of Pasta alla Norma! Upon landing in Catania, we love to celebrate the classic cuisine of Sicily by gorging on a full plate of pasta, veggies, cheese, and wine. And that’s saying a lot since the fish market in the city is probably one of...
By Janet McAfee
The following statement about rescuing dogs in shelters and homeless strays was written by an unknown author. It was recently posted on Facebook by Shane Roberts, director of Luna Siberian Husky Rescue, a wonderful organization fighting to save more of this very special breed. Shane commented, “I don’t know who the author is but WOW! I always...
By Haddon Libby
Corporate bankruptcies are at the highest level since the 2020 pandemic. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, there were 459 bankruptcy filings through the end of August, nearly twice as many as last year’s 235. During the 2020 pandemic, 466 companies filed. We must go back to 2010 to find a period with more corporate bankruptcies.
Because of...
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