By Haddon Libby
Last week, the City of Rancho Mirage proved a sentence from George Orwell’s book, Animal Farm, “All men are created equal; some are more equal than others.” They did this by granting $70,000 in subsidies and $180,000 in low cost loans to the owner of Acqua Pazza, a restaurant at The River. This similar to Palm Springs...
By John Paul Valdez
Bloomberg described Desert Hot Springs as "A resort city near Palm Springs." With some patience and outside guidance, that is exactly how the remainder of the Coachella Valley will see DHS in the long term, once the city lives through a possible bankruptcy. The article in that publication also states that DHS would be the city...
By Dale Gribow
Dear Readers:
Thank you all for you letters and emails. Today I have again bunched together emails and letters that I have received on related topics. Many of you have asked questions about civil lawsuits, finding a lawyer and why lawyers will not take your case on a contingency. Here are answers to several of your related questions.
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By Bruce Cathcart
Having a trusted real estate agent help you find a house to rent can really make the difference between a positive experience and one where you are left wondering “what the heck did I do wrong?” But having a good working knowledge of the rental basics can really be a benefit whether you decide to enlist the...
Electrical failures cause thousands of home fires every year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Those fires cause death and injuries and close to $1.5 billion dollars in property damage. One simple way homeowners can prevent costly electrical fires is with a home fire inspection. Many fire departments offer this service—often free of charge. Ask your local department about having...
ShareKitchen is taking the stress out of holiday party planning by offering an all-inclusive, reasonably priced holiday party package, guaranteeing a hassle-free, memorable event.
Upon entering ShareKitchen, festive music will be playing and the lounge will be elegantly decorated as guests are greeted with a beverage selection of mulled, wine, spiced cider or classic eggnog, plus. Hand-passed appetizers will please...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Ghosts has finally dropped, selling over $1 billion dollars in copies to retailers worldwide. First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who came out to the midnight launch in La Quinta, GAEMS, GameStop, Bawls, Rocket Fizz and T-Mobile for your amazing contributions, and a HUGE congratulations to Enrique, who took home his...
GRAND OPENING DISCOUNT HYDROPONICS
Saturday, November 16 from 10am-6pm
This Saturday, Discount Hydroponics will be having their Grand Opening Event from 10-6 with FREE tacos and drinks from Noon-3pm courtesy of tacomen.com
They will also be raffling off over $10,000 in products and they will be giving away prizes every 10 minutes with no purchase necessary. The event will take place...
Week of November 14
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There's something resembling a big red snake slithering around in your mind these days. I don't mean that literally, of course. I'm talking about a big red imaginary snake. But it's still quite potent. While it's not poisonous, neither is it a pure embodiment of sweetness and light....
By Bronwyn Ison
Everywhere I turn I hear of Mercury retrograde of late. Whether you believe in astrology or not you may find this article interesting from several perspectives. As though our lives are not challenging enough, Mercury executes a backspin on us. One can feel these effects as early as two weeks prior to the full...
by Sunny Simon
On the day my little niece, Aisalynn, turned four the first thing she asked her mother was if she looked any bigger. I guess, when you are four, you want to look big. I can assure you however, that is not the question I will ask anyone on my next birthday. What I do query on my birthday is...
By Dr Maria Lombardo
Women often complain that their bodies change after having children. After pregnancy and breast feeding, the breast and belly often have lingering or permanent effects. The skin can be stretched and lose its elasticity after the pregnancy is over and even after additional weight loss is accomplished. The breasts can lose volume/fullness and...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The best looking cosmetic surgery patients are the ones who look like they never had any specific work done at all. They are the ones who look refreshed, rested, as if time had stood still. It takes skill of hand and vision to achieve such results, and is an art form that Dr. Maria Lombardo has...
CHARITY WINE TASTING EVENT HELPS FAMILIES AFFORD
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN
3rd Annual Wine Tasting to Benefit Rosie’s Kids
Friday, November 8th 2013 * 7pm – 10pm at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Cost: $50 Individual ~ $90 Couple
Rosie’s Kids is hosting its 3rd annual wine and cheese tasting fundraiser in the 12th Floor Wine Bar at Fantasy Springs. Come...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Veterans Day is a day of remembrance, when we as a country honor the men and women who served our country to insure our freedom. On Saturday, November 9th Susie Del Toro & Ladies Auxiliary VFW in cooperation with the City of Coachella, will put on the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast to honor those who...
By Judith Salkin
CBS Local 2/KDFX news anchor and reporter Scott Hennessee admits he had it pretty good growing up on Alameda Island in the Bay Area.
The island, which connects to San Francisco via the Bay Bridge, offers a community of relative calm in the midst of the more fast-paced cities of Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and San Mateo. Getting...
By Julie Buehler
Abe Lincoln said it best, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” When Tiger Woods became the most powerful athlete on the planet his world crashed around him with revelations of a sordid personal life and cascading lies.
His character tested, and publicly failed.
He seemed contrite. Probably...
By Flint Wheeler
After 108 wins, including four in the World Series and 11 in the postseason overall, choosing one that captures the essence of the 2013 Red Sox is akin to locating the proverbial needle in a haystack.
In rallying from an early one-run deficit and beating the Cardinals, 4-2, in Game 4 of the World Series at Busch Stadium,...
By Craig Michaels
The story of DJ Remise (Eddie Jimenez) is a familiar one. Young boy watches older relative and decides he wants to try his turn. At the impressionable age of 13, Remise began toting record crates for his older cousin who was a DJ. After shadowing his cousin for a few years, Remise began to practice his skills...
By Noe Gutierrez
Burning Bettie has been a band for not much more than a year and they have already captivated the Coachella Valley with the upbeat tempo of their single “I’m Gonna Go”. The song is available for free download, along with “All We Know”, a slower tempo song with emotional allure, on their Facebook page. In listening to...
by Jack St. Clair
Fatso Jetson is one the most highly regarded bands ever to come out of the Coachella Valley. They are credited with being forefathers of the "Desert Rock Scene". They have successfully toured Europe multiple times, which has included top spots at several large festivals. You wouldn't expect to see them playing on a four band bill...
This Friday Nov 8th W/ Death Hymn Number 9, You Know Who, and Fatso Jetson. Doors open at at 8pm. 21 & over. $10 admission. NO PRE-SALES!
by Brian Michaelz
Former vocalist for bands such as Dead Kennedys, The Melvins and Lard, Jello Biafra is no stranger to the music scene. Political Activist, Writer, Punk Icon, Musician, he is also no...
By Eric the Red
There is an immense amount of highly talented bands being drawn towards our valley. With a soundscape that is beginning to reform itself, stronger than before, bands from just outside the valley have begun to take notice. One such band feeling the pull of our great desert is Execrationer. With pulverizing guitar lines and INSANE blast...
By Scott Pam
At 15, Derek Jordan Gregg picked up a Johnson acoustic guitar and used a piece of blue hay bailing wire as a strap. At 23, Derek is doing what many up and coming musicians only dream about: playing paid gigs every week, writing songs and recording a new album.
The Hive Minds is Derek’s new project and their...
By Eleni P. Austin
Who waits 17 years between records? Mazzy Star, that’s who! The core of Mazzy Star is Los Angeles native David Roback and Hope Sandoval. Back in the early ‘80s, Roback was one of the architects of the Paisley Underground scene. Fronting The Rain Parade, he made one perfect record, Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, before leaving...
College of the Desert’s Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts presents the paintings and mixed media artworks of five artists whose haunting imagery straddles a thin line between abstract and surreal in Phantasmagoria, November 3 – December 12, 2013.
An artists’ reception will be held Wednesday, November 20, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.; this is free and open to the public,...
By Janet McAfee
This is a "tail" of the love between two dogs, the foster parents who lovingly cared for them, and the photograph that found them a home where they would always be together. We don't know Scooby and Ina's history, but it is believed they were together in a previous home.
Ina and Scooby showed up almost magically...
By Rick Riozza
Dunno—maybe because of the long hot summer we’ve gone through, everyone out here seems to be getting into holiday mode quickly. And some of the first things on our minds are which wines we’ll be enjoying this season. Just the idea comforts us, for as Benjamin Franklin said, “the fact we have wine to enjoy, shows us...
By Raymond Bill
It is no secret that most of my favorite dining venues are in La Quinta. Whether fine dining or casual, from pizza and burgers to filet and lobster, Old Town La Quinta has something for every palate. For a quiet night on the town, my date and I chose to have dinner at The Grill on Main....
By Robin E. Simmons
ENDER’S GAME
There’s an active boycott of “Ender’s” author Orson Scott Card’s movie adaptation because of his public statements about gays based on what critics claim is his “Mormon bigotry.” Be that as it may, I was entertained by the movie and admit to having not read Card’s popular novel. The basic story is about a kid,...
By Heidi Simmons
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Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls
By David Sedaris
Non Fiction
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I can’t imagine a world without humor. Life is challenging enough, take away the laughs and, in my opinion, we’d be living in a very dark and sad place. David Sedaris is a favorite literary humorist and in his new book Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls: Essays, Etc...
New Program at Palm Springs Cultural Center November 15, 2013 – November 17, 2013
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is pleased to announce a new addition to its annual line-up of cultural programs and special events. The Stanley Kramer Film Festival will debut at Camelot Theatres on Friday, November 15th and run through Sunday, November 17th. The 2013 event, which...
By Curtis Hendricks
Hope Academy cordially invites the Coachella Valley residents to come to the Palm Desert Hope Academy Charter Ribbon Cutting on November 19, beginning at 12:00 pm. The event will be held at Hope Academy Charter, 47535 Highway 74 in Palm Desert, which is located near the intersection of Haystack and HWY 74 in Palm Desert. “This event...
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Chapter 1, Coachella Valley, would like to introduce to you; SelmaGrows COD Chapter 2 Theater Productions Coordinator: Krystofer Do. Mr. Krystofer is a community engaged Sophomore at College of the Desert. He has been involving himself with the production of our local music and arts for over 17 years. With a...
By Haddon Libby
Unethical behavior in business, government and religion seems commonplace. Does it surprise you anymore when you hear that a business paid a multi-million dollar fine for illegal activities or a politician was deeply in the pocket of a special interest group or a religious leader profited by prophet-ing? While few are punished, each incident of unethical or...
By John Paul Valdez
It is your nickel that pays taxes. People pay various types of taxes: income taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes for example. Everyone pays at least one of those, if not more. With that money the government promises us life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The defense of our country, and the education of our...
By Dale Gribow
Dear Readers:
Thank you all for you letters and emails. Today I have bunched together emails and letters I have received on related topics. Many of you have asked questions about civil lawsuits, costs of same and finding a lawyer. Here are answers to several of your related questions.
Q. I have a civil lawsuit I want to file....
By Bruce Cathcart
Your parents are finally kicking you out of the family nest or your apartment is busting at the seams with kids, pets and the “stuff” you have collected over the past few years; either way the time has come for you to find a home to rent with extra bedrooms, a big backyard, a two car garage...
November is Diabetes Awareness month and some people are diabetic and/or borderline diabetic and don’t even realize it says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It’s best that you check with your family physician for some simple tests. Meanwhile follow these cool tips to stay at your peak! Say "Om" or at least learn to meditate to help reduce stress and...
By JenniferTan AKA Mrs Fett
Last year’s inaugural Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, was just that. An Expo Consisting of a small, intimate selection of vendors, few yet amazing cosplayers, and a handful of panels worth waiting for. This year, with the help of their newest sponsor Hot Topic (I KNOW RIGHT?!), they were able to boost the attendance, the marketing,...
Lori Cohen-Sanford, Owner of Nourishfoods, has been spreading her message of healthful, nutritious cooking in the Coachella Valley. She shares her passion for featuring organic ingredients in her cooking classes, personal chef services, and in-home/small-party catering services in Palm Springs and the surrounding Desert Cities. She owes much of her business growth to the space and support of ShareKitchen...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freshly styled hair or a rejuvenating facial and that bounce of coming out of a salon. And on Tuesday, November 12th, Shear Hair Design, one the longest standing salons in the Coachella Valley will celebrate their 35th Anniversary benefitting the Living Free Animal Sanctuary.
It started over 17 years ago...
Week of November 7
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I'm not a big fan of fear. It gets far more attention than it deserves. The media and entertainment industries practically worship it, and many of us allow ourselves to be riddled with toxic amounts of the stuff. Having said that, though, I do want to put in...
By Bronwyn Ison
It is probable you have heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to the founder of Apple Cider Vinegar they believe the axiom is absolute truth. Paul C. Bragg N.D., Ph.D. and his wife Patricia Bragg N.D., Ph.D. developed an elixir for life. As a couple they are recognized as America’s...
by Sunny Simon
Each year as the end of daylight savings time approaches I always feel like doing a happy dance. The idea of turning back the clock is so appealing. Since most of us are always racing against time, to be gifted with an extra hour to do anything our heart desires is pure bliss. Over the years I’ve...
By Dr Peter Kadile
Hey Doc, I feel like I am getting a cold. My friends say I should get a Zpack from my doctor, but I can’t get in to see him for a week. What is a Zpack? Vincent, Palm Springs
Vincent, a Zpack is an antibiotic called azithromycin that you take for 5 days. It works well against...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Come celebrate Italian heritage with great Italian food, terrific entertainment and a wonderful family fun zone, when Italy meets Rancho Mirage at the 3rd Annual Italian Festival at Whitewater Park on November 2nd and 3rd benefitting Desert Arc. Whitewater Park is located at 71560 San Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage, two blocks west of The River...
Troupe Productions Brings to Life Rock and Pop Music History in a Live Theatrical Concert Experience Launching Nov. 9 in the Woodstock Room
In conjunction with the opening of the spectacular new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, a new musical experience is set to transform downtown Palm Springs with the launch of the innovative, new The Edge Series – The...
ASI CELEBRATES 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND HOSTS PRIDE WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY AT RAYMOND | LAWRENCE
Four years ago this Pride Weekend, Raymond Mc Callister and Larry Abel launched their Art • Style • Innovation boutique in what soon became known as the Uptown Design District. In 2011 when they opened Raymond | Lawrence, a curated collection of offerings, brands and...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
A picture is truly worth a thousand words and maybe more. At the newly opened Robert Rose Photography Studio, they are committed to making their clients photography experience and finished product, a piece of art to look back on with visual pleasure and satisfaction.
It’s an inviting space; a cozy couch with a modern edge sits quietly...
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