By Madeline Zuckerman
With a record crowd of 250 loyal supporters, Desert Arc hosted its Fourth Annual Champions Of Change Recognition Awards Luncheon, honoring local individuals and companies in our Valley who champion Desert Arc’s mission. This not-to-be-missed luncheon, held at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, raised $75,000 to benefit Desert Arc’s programs and...
By Rick Riozza
In the brave new world of wine there are more and more new brave women playing in the game of wine. One such lady is Dana Spaulding and her company founded in 2017 is Wander + Ivy. The company produces premium wine and is “elevating the single-serve experience by delivering delicious wine made with organic grapes and...
Big Bear Lake, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Big Bear Lake is Southern California's four-season mountain lake escape. Located in the heart of Southern California, an easy drive from Phoenix and Las Vegas, Big Bear Lake is the jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest and known for excellent fishing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, mountain biking and so much more!
Bear...
By Janet McAfee
Social media puts the faces of abandoned and neglected animals into the public arena. On March 2, 2022, Michelle Mendoza posted a photo of a terrified dog appearing stranded on the medium of Indio Boulevard on the DOGS IN THE 760 Facebook page. The trembling animal is seen peering around a bush in the center divider as...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With all the stressors we’ve been through and are currently going through, stress is at its peak with most everyone. It is important to make sure you find ways to reduce your stress.
We know the #1 killer of most is heart disease. There’s not a better time to Reclaim Your Rhythm and take back control...
Well, here’s a quick review and a few to choose from...
By Dennis Shelly
Are you one of those who keep a password book? Well, you aren’t alone. According to a Digital Guardian poll of 1,000 people, found 38.6% write their passwords down on a piece of paper. Or maybe you use the same password for multiple online accounts, just like 17.7%...
By Haddon Libby
After its board meeting last week, the Federal Reserve announced that it was increasing the Federal Funds rate from by 0.25% to 0.50%. At the same time, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the Fed was on course to announce additional 0.25% increases at each of its next seven meetings. Added together, these expected increases indicate...
With Covid restrictions easing, we saw more locals and visitors celebrating and thus more alcohol consumption. In addition we had Indian Wells Tennis Tournament partying for the last few weeks. As covid restrictions eased, DUI arrests rose. In other words they are inversely proportional, as one goes down the other goes up.
If you are asking………..YES, DUI sobriety checkpoints are...
By Nadia Popova
Ever wondered if you might be ruining your best years when it comes to being fit?
A lot of us spend our years wanting to be fit – merely passing the time rather than making the most of the days/months/years we have in life to be “able” to take full advantage of becoming our own version of what...
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 Carib people from Surinam quote their mysterious Snake Spirit as follows: "I am the force of the spirit of the lightning eel, the thunder ax, the stone. I am the force of the firefly; thunder and lightning have I created." I realize that what I'm about to say may sound...
By Crystal Harrell
Holding the notable distinction of being California’s first Pride event of the year, the 6th annual
Cathedral City LGBT Days will take place from March 25th to the 27th. This weekend-long event will bring together numerous LGBT celebrities, artists, media, and community leaders around the Coachella Valley for a can’t-miss celebration encompassing love and quality.
“30 percent of all...
By Crystal Harrell
After a two-year-long COVID break, Angel Light Academy (ALA) held its 22nd annual Youth Leadership Conference on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location in Palm
Desert. Twenty-two local schools were represented at the event.
ALA is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching leadership to youth and adults. ALA’s mission is to improve the...
The official Palm Springs Monopoly Game released March 10, 2022 features a historic first for the global LGBTQ+ community. Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival is honored to be the first LGBTQ+ property in Monopoly history.
Jennifer Tripsea, a Top Trumps (no relation) representative said “Diversity and inclusion are very important to Top Trumps but most especially to...
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs will honor renowned writer, director, and producer David Lee with the 449th Star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The Star will be unveiled on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Downtown Park behind the Stage. The Star Dedication Ceremony is open to the public.
“We are so honored...
Hailed as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” the legendary rock band, Chicago, is returning to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Sept. 17. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18 at the Fantasy Springs...
The first Living Out LGBTQ+, 55+ senior living community is set to open reservations to the public on March 1
The highly anticipated active senior living community Living Out Palm Springs is thrilled to announce that it is now accepting reservations starting March 1. The elegant apartment community for active LGBTQ+ 55+ Adults is designed to meet the unique needs...
By Eleni P. Austin
Although Hoodoo Gurus have been a going concern for over 40 years, their music manages the neat trick of sounding fresh and familiar at the same time. The Sydney, Australia four-piece took lyrical inspiration from kitschy Americana like flying saucers, B-movies, junk food and cheesy sitcoms. Musically, they created a potent combo-platter of Garage Rock, Power...
By Robin E. Simmons
A PERFECT PLANET
Without a sense of intentional irony, BBC’s exquisite documentary about the natural forces that imbue our extraordinary and home world are vividly, and for some, emotionally celebrated and examined in this timely reminder of the fragility, beauty and wonders of our world – if you subtract the danger, destruction and horrors that human beings...
If you aren’t familiar with Rosie Flores and James Intveld, then you have been missing out. The pair will be sharing that stage for the first time in over 35 years when the play Pappy & Harriet’s on March 25th.
Although originally from San Antonio, Texas, Rosie made her bones in L.A. as part of the thriving Punk Rock scene....
March 31-April 3, 2022
Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) is presenting the classic story of “unrequited” love. While the film version is currently playing at the movie theatres, here’s your opportunity to see the live production on stage. Cyrano de Bergerac runs March 31-April 3. For four nights only!
Set in 1640 Paris, Edmond Rostand’s romantic drama Cyrano de Bergerac, tells the...
By Rick Riozza
A stick, a stone/it's the end of the road/ It's the rest of a stump/ it's a little alone/
It's a sliver of glass, it is life, it's the sun/ It is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun/…
It's the wind blowing free/ it's the end of the slope/ It's a beam, it's a void,...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
By any stretch of the imagination, Devon Sanchez has every right to be even more bitter than Devostation, his current Triple IPA. Devon followed his dream to open a brewery in Palm Desert to, “serve up delicious brews for the growing population of craft beer drinkers in the Coachella Valley”. Sounds simple and straightforward, right?
With a...
By Janet McAfee
Have you noticed one of your pets showing signs of grief when its companion animal passed away? Science confirms that you are not anthropomorphizing your cat or dog. Scientific studies confirm what we animal lovers already know. Animals have feelings, a wide range of emotions including grief. Dogs may become lethargic and stop eating. Cats may retreat...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Look no further - I have one for you, and I promise you will fall in love!
I also promise you won’t get stood up, but you’ll certainly be “standing up” and dancing to the sounds of Michael Paulo, David Benoit and Barbara Morrison. Don’t be shy, bring some friends and rendezvous at the Westin Resort,...
By Dennis Shelly
Phishing attacks continue to play a significant role in the cyber security landscape. Verizon Enterprise, in its 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), discovered that phishing was one of the most common types of data breach activities. Phishing was found in more than a third (36%) of the breaches. This is an increase from 22% a year ago. For...
By Haddon Libby
Eighty years ago, the cost to see a movie was $0.25. Today movie tickets cost anywhere from $10 to $20. Over that 80-year period, the average annual inflation rate has been 3.7%. That 25-cent ticket should be about $5 if the price went up at the rate of inflation. Instead, the price has gone up by twice...
Last week I shared that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. The phrase, “Beware the Ides...
By Nadia Popova
Ever wonder what makes you hungry or crave certain foods? Why you always have enough room for dessert even though you just finished a big meal? Or why you might stand in front of an open fridge full of food and then say, “We have nothing to eat!”? Such is the power of neurotransmitters.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS – THE BASICS
The...
By Aimee Mosco
“Unity is the heart of peace. There can be no peace without unity and there can be no unity without U and I. As we prepare to step across the threshold of ‘The Golden Age of Peace’, we must integrate, promote and revere unity as an irrevocable standard.” Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions, by Aimee Mosco and...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. disliked the song "The Candy Man," but he recorded it anyway, heeding his advisors. He spent just a brief time in the studio, finishing his vocals in two takes. "The song is going straight to the toilet," he complained, "pulling my career down with...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
In cannabinoid science, 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 the zebrafish, lobsters, tobacco hornworm, and caterpillars lack CB1and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Studies show there are four...
Back on Top After Defying Death She is Up for Two Native American Music Awards
Voting Ends March 31st!
By Esther Sanchez
Kelly Derrickson was born into the WestBank First Nations Tribe in Canada, award-winning singer/songwriter, but has made her primary residence in the Coachella Valley. The daughter of Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson, Kelly has been raised with a unique perspective on...
By Crystal Harrell
As far as accomplishments go, Shannon Miller has already achieved a lifetime’s worth in her career thus far. Currently the Vice President of Branding and Community Relations for Firebird Hockey and Acrisure Arena, Shannon has had an impressive professional track record, spanning from law enforcement to Olympic coaching, all while earning notable honors at a national level.
Shannon...
By Crystal Harrell
Last November, the Palm Springs City Council voted to finalize an agreement on how the city and Riverside County will purchase property on McCarthy Road and convert it into a homeless navigation center at Desert Highland Gateway Community.
The council voted 4-1 to move forward with purchasing the site to convert into a homeless navigation center that would provide a variety of...
By Dee Jae Cox / Photos By Jim Cox
Dolly Parton once said, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
If life could be scripted with music and the heart choreographed with song, you would find yourself in the midst of Richard Maltby Jr’s and David Shire’s musical revue, “Closer Than...
El Paseo Shopping District is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of events taking place this month. From the famed Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival at The Gardens on El Paseo, the 10th anniversary of El Paseo Cruise Night with two cruises scheduled and much more. Residents and visitors alike can explore the...
By Tricia Witkower
Danny Seraphine, former member of Chicago and current member of California Transit Authority, is playing at Fantasy Springs this weekend in their newly improved Rock Yard for their Rock Yard on Steroids night. Seraphine has performed in all sizes of venues, but what he loves about playing at the Rock Yard compared to a bigger venue, is...
A 50th Anniversary Tribute To Todd Rundgren’s Something/Anything?
toddtributebandcamp.com/Koolkatmusic.com
By Eleni P. Austin
Todd Rundgren has finally, finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. About fuckin’ time. The musical polymath has been a working musician since the mid ‘60s, first gaining national attention with the Anglophilic Philly Garage band Nazz (sometimes known as The Nazz). Following their dissolution,...
By Robin E. Simmons
ADVENTURE TIME: DISTANT LANDS
Binge all four episodes from the limited series and explore the unseen corners of their world with characters both familiar and brand-new.
Based on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning animated series, Adventure Time, created by Pendleton Ward and executive produced by Adam Muto, the critically acclaimed series garnered numerous accolades over its 10 season...
By Rick Riozza
As things somewhat get back to normal, it’s time to makes some moves here in the desert and support the efforts of all who are spearheading both annual and traditional activities that make our valley the fun place under the sun”—special events, restaurants & bars, and local businesses & stores. Here are some quick shout-outs:
Welcome to Tennis...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
The digital mailbag contained an apropos St. Patrick’s Day question this week; Jordan from Indian Wells eMailed, “Mr. Whisperer, how do you feel about drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? I personally enjoy it because it’s fun, but several of my friends who are into craft beer and they make fun of the rest of...
By Janet McAfee
It was a beautiful weekend on March 4th and 5th for Coachella Valley animals and the humans who love them as Molly’s Miracle provided veterinary services they might not be able to access or afford. This mobile spay and neuter vehicle parked outside the Palm Springs Animal Shelter as well organized volunteers checked in arriving people and...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
It’s not easy being a Fire Chief. Or anyone that holds a position of management so I wanted to share this as I know everyone can relate in some form. I hear a lot in public safety about leaving a legacy as one retires. Though I understand it, and respect it, I often think it...
By Dennis Shelly
Since 2009, there have been around 500 documented geopolitical cyber strikes throughout the world. In today's digital environment, data and assets are being kept in computer systems and networks, as well as on the cloud. With the current global events, Cyberwarfare has become an even more significant danger to governments, infrastructure, and their populations. These cyber-threats aren't...
By Haddon Libby
Will history judge Putin’s incursion into the Ukraine as a difficult but necessary move for Russia in defending its borders from the West, personal freedoms and democracy? Or could it be the beginning of the end to at least one more autocracy? Either way, the quiet détente that has existed between the West and Russia seems permanently...
In high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. The phrase, “Beware the Ides of March,” is the soothsayer's...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
We LOVE the Keto diet for its fast weight loss but think about the delicious foods on this high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb eating plan that keeps bacon, cheese, and dessert on the menu. Oh, my! And, surprisingly, wine (in moderation, of course). Yep, it’s basically the diet of your dreams.
CAN I DRINK WINE ON KETO?
Yes, once you learn...
BY NADIA POPOVA
It is not a secret that many people are concerned about losing weight and getting thinner. It is not always easy to find the right way, but there are some simple rules to help you become successful at reducing body fat in a healthy way.
Eat less, and eat healthier food: Calories should be less than 2,000...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Isak Dinesen defined "true piety" as "loving one's destiny unconditionally." That's a worthy goal for you to aspire to in the coming weeks. I hope you will summon your deepest reserves of ingenuity and imagination as you cultivate a state of mind in which you adore your life just...
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