By Rick Riozza
When it comes to die-hard wine enthusiasts, the “Zinners” of California may well be the most vocal group. I know the Petite Sirah supporters can chime in as well, for both wines can offer lip-smacking intensity and concentration of expressive dark fruits that can meet up with any pepper steak, rack of grilled and charred meats, barbecues...
By Janet McAfee
Beautiful big dogs are now languishing in our public shelters, and Loving All Animals needs foster homes to help them get second chance forever homes. Big dogs are much more likely to end up in shelters and remain there for a longer time than small dogs and puppies. During the pandemic we saw happy photos of empty...
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) this week looking for a fresh take on their shops and restaurants. The airport wants to create a sense of place by adding more local options, and they want to expand by adding more restaurants and potentially a Duty-Free shop.
The current restaurants at PSP have been in place...
By Haddon Libby
We are now officially in a Bear Market. A bear market occurs when the stock market has fallen by 20% or more from its recent highs. The pain of this decline has been felt most by the stocks of companies that companies that operate at a loss. This includes many of Tech darling and EV carmaker stocks. ...
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says dads only get gifts. They can give the best gift ever, after reading this. Unfortunately MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN. The best gift you can give to dad is encouraging him to plan ahead for the family and to make an Estate Plan. This is especially true...
Number Three of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions, and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. Last week we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in the industry.
This list is entirely mine and...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
In recent studies, Psychology Today has found that “children who have an involved father are more likely to be emotionally secure, be confident to explore their surroundings, and, as they grow older, have better social connections.”
Numerous studies find that an active and nurturing style of fathering is associated with better verbal skills, intellectual functioning, and...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
You start with your commitment and then develop a mindset around Keto fitting into your lifestyle. This greatly increases your chances of success. And, when you are successful your commitment increases. Don't fall for the one-size fits all keto that works for everyone. We are all different and Keto requires customization. Mindset, or commitment, is a vital...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "The whole point for me is to change as much as possible," says Aries actor Keira Knightley. What?! Is she serious? Her number one aspiration is to keep transforming and transforming and transforming? I guess I believe her. It's not an entirely unexpected manifesto coming from an Aries person. But I...
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 Coach Nadia
Coaching is a vital contribution by way of growth for individuals who are looking to achieve their goals: Coaching creates a container to explore and discover many things: goals, behaviors, limiting beliefs, and different perspectives to name a few. Coaching illuminates blind spots and promotes clarity and intentions and facilitates deconditioning and breaking of cycles, so different...
By Merita R.A. Wheel-Zot, M.A.S.
Bio: Merita, has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal studies, English Literature, and a Master of Science Degree or M.A.S. from California State University San-Bernardino.
She paid her way through college working as a hair colorist in her family’s hair salon business, while raising two children and working in the public schools as a teacher from pre-school...
By Crystal Harrell
There’s a new family-run cannabis company running with the big dogs of Coachella Valley dispensaries. Bulldog Cannabis just recently opened this month, acting as the first and only dispensary located in Thousand Palms. Not only that, the father and son team of Sam and Levon Kapukchyan have created a state-of-the-art, energy efficient cannabis facility that does seed...
By Esther Sanchez
The California Celts are a high-desert based group of musicians that take classic, Scottish and Irish sounds and fuse them into something for almost everyone. With influences peppered in that vary from ska and punk rock to bluegrass, a California Celts show takes you on a journey with the destination being a great time to be had...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you google, like, “Top 10 Live Records,” the usual suspects pop up: Aretha Franklin Live At The Fillmore, The Rolling Stones Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out, The Who Live At Leeds, Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison, Bob Marley Live, Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive, Cheap Trick Live At Budokan, The Ramones It’s Alive and assorted...
By Dee Jae Cox
The month of June has become known as LGBTQ “Pride,” month. Across the country parades and celebrations are held to promote equality, joy and self-worth, because as a Facebook meme I recently read, said; “Pride is important because someone tonight still believes they’re better off dead, than being themselves.”
In 1948, Drs. Alfred Kinsey, Wardell Pomeroy, and...
By Eleni Austin
Margo Cilker will make her Palm Springs debut at The Alibi on Tuesday, June 15th. The Oregon-based singer-songwriter released her first official long-player, Pohorylle (following a few well-received EPs), via the Fluff & Gravy label in late 2021.
The record received rapturous reviews. The 28-year old conjured up vivid narratives that were rich, nuanced and seemed wise beyond...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Border Patrol detectives warn how LA and southern California's main hubs are corridors for bringing narcotics across the border. These main hubs, called stash houses, are in Fresno Sacramento and San Jose. The illegal marijuana and narcotics are dropped at these hubs and then transported to the rest of the United States through the I-5 corridor...
By Robin E. Simmons
This week saw the arrival for the home theater of two superb David Lean films remastered in 4K and also a sketchy, misleadingly titled South African production obviously meant for streaming – we used to call these low-budget productions “direct-to-video” now they are relegated for streaming platforms and the bargain bin at Walmart.
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Celebrating its...
By Rick Riozza
Around this time of the season in the desert sun, I get a huge request for Sancerre. Many of you know and love to drink the Sauvignon Blanc from this region of France that is situated in the Loire Valley. Most of you who have traveled and visited the Loire Valley probably drank the white Sancerre and...
TUCSON AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Tucson’s most affordable authentic Southwestern décor.
Decorating your home with fine, authentic Southwestern art doesn’t need to break the bank. They regularly offer great pieces at very affordable, promotional prices.
From signature wall art to jewelry, furniture and pottery, they are bound to have something you’ll love.
They offer prompt and reliable shipping nationwide.
When it comes...
By Janet McAfee
After two years of “sit & stay” at home, Americans are hitting the roads in record numbers, booking airline flights, train travel, as well as planning car trips. Coachella Valley residents look forward to vacations in cooler climates, and their dogs are often included.
Dogs love to travel! If you own a dog, chances are he races to...
By Haddon Libby
Fidelity Investments recently released a report that showed the importance of staying invested through good times and bad. The report showed that a $10,000 investment made on January 1, 1980 that remained invested through March 31, 2021 would be worth $1,090,000. In the two months since that report was released, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up...
After reading this, hopefully street lights will guide you home and not “Flashing Red & Blue Lights”. Did you know that 30 seconds after your first sip of alcohol, it goes to your brain? You need to be aware that alcohol slows down the chemical and pathways used by your brain cells to send messages. This alters your mood,...
Number Two of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions, and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. Last week we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in the industry.
This list is entirely mine and...
At the Temecula Wine & Music Festival
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Things are starting to heat up, so why not come chill and out at the Temecula Wine & Music Festival which will be held on June 18th, 2022, and has been one of the most popular festival events in the Temecula Valley for the last 17 years. No doubt,...
By Aimee Mosco
“We each have something unique and special to offer those we connect with and the world around us. Sometimes we unknowingly keep these things hidden from ourselves and others…As these talents and attributes are revealed, new doors and opportunities open…” Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, pg. 27
You were bestowed with...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "It takes a spasm of love to write a poem," wrote Aries author Erica Jong. I will add that it takes a spasm of love to fix a problem with someone you care about. It also takes a spasm of love to act with kindness when you don't feel kind. A...
The differences, and what’s the right choice for you?
By Dennis Shelly
The Google Nest (previously known as Google Home) and Amazon Echo are not just speakers, they are complete ecosystems. While their physical hardware has rarely been upgraded, the services that enable them—Alexa and Google Assistant—are constantly changing. A smart speaker is typically a point of entry into a voice assistant ecosystem. When...
By Coach/Owner Nadia Popova
Staying motivated to consistently exercise is tough but achievable with these workout motivation tips.
Start small. This is a useful tip to avoid early burn out, because when you start getting into the rhythm of a workout routine, your body takes time to get accustomed to the stress and exertion on muscles, lungs, heart and joints. Hence,...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Guests thoroughly themselves at the recent Mama’s House First Annual Charity Golf Classic and Rat Pack Dinner Show held at the Indian Wells Country Club in Indian Wells. The event was truly a party with a purpose, encompassing a day of golf followed by an elegant dinner show, proving to be a winning combination! The brainchild of...
By Esther Sanchez
Family owned and operated since 2019, the Palm Desert location of BaBaLoo Lounge and Gastropub is the 2nd location opened after the success of their original location in Lake Havasu, Az.
I visited BaBaLoo recently for the first time with my buddies, Nick and Phil who were also first timers to this establishment. To say that none of...
Over the course of a career spanning more than 30 years, actor/comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” has solidified his status as one of the world’s premier performers on stage, in film and on television. The veteran comic will perform at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Tickets start at $59 and go...
By Eleni P. Austin
“All alone and not amused, misconstrued and always blue, I cannot forget what I found in you” That’s Haunted Summer, reveling in what the French refer to as the douleur exquise, the exquisite pain of heartbreak on the opening cut of their new album, Whole. Somewhere between the sound of sultry ‘60s Girl Groups, the sophisto-Pop...
Palm Desert CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
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Great lattes, good food and amazing decor. ...
Dancing, Acting, Singing, Laughing and Having Fun. What better way is there for kids to spend the summer?
By Dee Jae Cox
It’s a fact that youth who are involved in the Arts do better academically and become more engaged in the world around them. In a national study using a federal database of over 25,000 middle and high school students,...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The award-winning resort is seeking to fill over 65 positions in a variety roles and departments.
Managers will be onsite to interview applicants and extend job offers on the spot for a wide range of...
By Robin E. Simmons
TOP GUN MAVERICK
To call this slick sequel better than the original is hardly high praise. This big budget action film is exactly what it is and nothing more, i.e., a visceral thrill ride and a cutting edge cinematic experience with that utilizes all the tricks of the trade (in both image and sound) to create the...
By Rick Riozza
You loyal readers already know that I like to put on my professor hat, vest, and glasses to give a little historic and/or geographic introduction to the wonderful wines we’ll be covering. So—okay: brace yourself for a brief class in session:
Chilean wine has a long history as a New World wine region. In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors...
By Janet McAfee
Will this wind ever stop? Local residents report the recent Coachella Valley windstorms are the worst we have had in 50 years. Winds roared through Whitewater at 50mph, continued through the 10-freeway corridor to Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, and Thousand Palms. Residents in inland areas including La Quinta reported piles of sand blown into...
By Haddon Libby
Let’s welcome the start of summer with a light look at some of the weirder news of the last week.
Starting out here in California, the finals of Redding Rodeo last Friday night left six people injured and a bull on the loose. It seems that one of the bulls shook its rider and the leapt the fence...
Today, all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus to determine the value of an Auto Accident case. It plugs in the severity of the injuries and the amount of the medical bills, loss of earnings, amount of property damages, how long the victim treated etc . It then spits out an amount, the adjuster can then offer.
Believe...
First in a series
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
The holiday weekend started me thinking about traditions, and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer.
Over the next four weeks, we will cover the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in the industry. This list is entirely mine and...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Though wildfires know no season, as we approach the summer and Fall months, we will hear more Red Flag Warnings issued by local fire departments and news media. It is important to know who and why determines these days as well as what to do.
The National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Going to the gym isn’t the only way to get in a great workout. Working out at home can be just as effective and so much more convenient. While a gym provides a dedicated space, home workouts offer more flexibility and can be more efficient. It all depends on how you use your time and equipment...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Who loves the truth better than you Aries people? Who has the greatest potential to speak the real story in every situation, even when it requires extra courage? Who has more fun than you in discovering and defining and expressing the raw facts? In my Book of Life, you Rams are...
Which is faster, more reliable, and making the right choice for you?
By Dennis Shelly
Looking for internet services could be complicated, especially if you are not familiar with the many technologies that are available to bring the connection to your home or business. There are more ways to connect to the internet than ever before. Technology is always evolving, and...
By Crystal Harrell
From June 24 to 26, Shay’s Warriors will hold its inaugural I Am Hope Survivors Reset Retreat. June is regarded as National Cancer Survivors Month, making it the perfect time to hold this healing event. This three-day, two-night experience for women focuses on breast and other reproductive cancer survivors and helps them cope with life after cancer and...
Get ready to enjoy some tasty trout prepared by your friendly neighborhood Palm Springs firefighters!
The Palm Springs Firefighters Association invites the entire community to join them for their 89th Annual Fish Fry on Saturday, June 4 at Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road.
The much loved event, back again after a two year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is...
By Eleni P. Austin
John Doe has a beautiful voice. There, I said it! Soulful, heartfelt and roughhewn! Maybe no one really noticed the true majesty of his vocals because he began his career over 40 years ago fronting X. Formed in 1977, the seminal Los Angeles Punk band established a sound that was equally fast and furious, lyrical and...
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