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By Tricia Witkower “Most marriages don’t last as long as the musical partnerships in this band,” I say to Gerry Beckley, founding member of iconic rock band, America. “How do you and Dewey navigate it so well?” He replies that it really is like a professional marriage. “We used to say that because we kept separate private lives, it...
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Dionne Warwick is bringing her Favorite Time of Year holiday concert to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Friday, December 17 at 8 p.m. The music legend will be accompanied by a 14-piece string section, performing a mix of Christmas and pop classics including “Silent Night,” “Silver Bells,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the...
By Eleni P. Austin “It was hard enough to go on and live on I was so tired of trying to belong I was lost in the city, you could see it in my eyes But I was still a dreamer in the middle of the night.” That’s Yola speaking her truth on the title track of her stunning sophomore...
By Lola Rossi “Well, he loves what he does, he is respected, he has talent and people really care about him,” said to Lori Costley Diehl by her mother during a conversation they had many years ago. “As long as you love what you do and you’re good at it and you’re respected and you’re loved; that to me is...
By Madeline Zuckerman Olive Crest, the trusted leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse for over 45 years, has announced the launch of a significant Fundraising Campaign, “Child Abuse Stops Here” for both the Desert Communities and Riverside County. Did you know . . . There is a report of child abuse made every 10 seconds Did you know ....
By Esther Sanchez It all started in 2016 at La Quinta High School. A group of teens who, as individuals, were generally the type of guys that do their own thing. Once together, what they had in common bonded them with a shared aspiration of making earth-shaking, heavy metal music. The kind of head-banging, highly orchestrated greatness that was conceived...
T-shirt pick-up announced and merchandise available to support the walk Desert Cancer Foundation’s 15th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink is October 9, 2021, at 8 a.m., and returns as the first major event to El Paseo. The walk, taking place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is an approximate two-mile round trip up and down El Paseo. Online registration is $35...
By Robin E. Simmons LEGEND (1986) Restored Director’s Cut After changing the face of science fiction cinema forever with Alien and Blade Runner, Sir Ridley Scott turned his visionary to the fantasy genre, teaming with writer William Hjortsberg (Angel Heart) to create a breathtaking cinematic fairy tale with one of the screen’s most astonishingly rendered depictions of evil. In a...
By Dee Jae Cox 1996 was a memorable year for the American LGBTQ community.  The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed.  DOMA was a federal law that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and one woman, and allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. The result was a great inhibitor...

Poggio! Poggio!

By Rick Riozza Just as in those Little Caesar commercials where the cartoon character repeats “pizza!-pizza!”, I thought you’d like a little different phrase to hook and stick in your mind, where you’ll repeat it for no reason but for the fact that it’s a little catchy—or maybe not. Anyway—poggio is an Italian word and is pronounced pretty close in English...

KW’s take on Oktoberfest

BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS Bierleiche (Beer-lie-sha) Noun (German) For one, I respect just how simplistic the German language can be. Everyday items such as beer, appliances, and even automobiles are given names which are quite literal. A television is Fernsehen (far-seeing), The Volkswagen (pronounced folks-vagon) is ‘the car of the people’, and Bierleiche, quite literally are ‘Beer Corpses’. Bierlichen are a...

Wireless Networks:

Wireless Routers and Extenders vs. MESH Networks, What's the difference, and which is better? By Dennis Shelly EggHead IT Whether you use the internet for work, to check emails, surfing the web, or maybe just to watch a movie on a streaming service; you might be familiar with the frustrations of the dreaded buffering wheel, or just painfully slow internet speeds and performance. This...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna It’s never too early to get ready for Fire Prevention Week™ which is celebrated October 3-9 this year, featuring the theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™.” Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is NFPA’s signature fire prevention awareness event and the oldest continuously running U.S. Public Health Observance, launched in 1922. This year’s theme grew out of...
By Haddon Libby Which athlete is making the most money in the world in 2021?  The Visual Capitalist pondered this question and found some fascinating information. Amongst the top fifty highest paid athletes, eighteen played in the NFL, thirteen in the NBA and eight in soccer.  This group of athletes earned $2.8 billion, $150 million more than pre-pandemic in 2019. Basketball players...
Have you been in an auto accident or received a DUI and received a letter or call like this? If so…What Should You Do? You should be concerned because there are so many scams going on in the Age of Covid. Why you ask are there more scams? Well, more people than ever before, are home to answer the...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK Following the advice that I have shared with many of you over the years, I'm still Keeping it Keto (over 3 1/2 years ) — even while living with NO kitchen.  You heard that right.  I'm in an Airbnb right now that I love because it's just 2 miles from the beach!   We chose it for the...
By Aimee Mosco The thoughts you cultivate and curate with care are so powerful because thoughts serve as your blueprint for what it is that you ultimately create in your life. They provide the structure for manifestation, and they directly impact the quality of your creations. Here’s why: Thoughts motivate you to take action. When you take care in crafting your mindset...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

© Copyright 2021  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blogger AnaSophia was asked, "What do you find attractive in a person?" I'll reproduce her reply because it's a good time to think about what your answer would be. I'm not implying you should be looking for a new lover. I'm interested in inspiring you to ruminate about what alliances you...
By Janet McAfee In 2009, my cousin Shannan McAfee Smith and her husband Gary Smith received a phone call from Precious Paws Asian and Small Breed Rescue about a Powder Puff Chinese Crested dog they rescued from a raid on a Tennessee puppy mill.  Ardent dog lovers, the Smiths previously adopted another dog from this organization.  The couple were shocked...
By Rich Henrich A voice for the Hi-desert clears a communal throat for Music. Art. Culture. Ecology. Local Love and a printed place for community to gather and share stories. The Joshua Tree, the most famous of inhabitants in the Hi-desert, is a character who stands at once in stark contrast and wholly complete in the rugged-rock landscape. The twisted bristled...
COMES TO THE SHOW AT AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO SPA RANCHO MIRAGE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Legendary Grammy Award-winning artist Engelbert Humperdinck, will bring his “Reflections Tour” to The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on Saturday, December 4, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the general public are available for purchase now, HERE. In a career...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the Coachella Valley’s premier live entertainment destination, and KPLM Big 106 are bringing YOU a pair of star-studded FREE concerts this fall as a part of Country Night at The Rock Yard! First up is ACM-nominated duo Maddie & Tae (“Die from a Broken Heart,” “Friends Don’t,” “Girl in a Country Song”) on Thursday, October...
By Eleni P. Austin If you are unfamiliar with Gleaming Spires, you are easily forgiven. Unless you came of age in Southern California when KROQ (the “Rock Of The 80s”) ruled the airwaves, you might have missed their near hit, “Are You Ready For The Sex Girls?” It later popped on soundtracks for movies like “The Last American Virgin” and...
By Crystal Harrell 2021 has seen a resurgence of events in the Coachella Valley compared to 2020. Small businesses are also flourishing with a chance to promote their new ventures, and one such business has a goal to bring quality event production to the desert. Kristen Ortiz has worked as the General Manager for Empire Music Ventures, and has now...
By Robin E. Simmons A Clockwork Orange Set in a dystopian future England where derby-topped street wise punk Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his “Droogs” has have their fun at the expense of others.  They spend their nights at the Korova Milkbar before setting off on a spree engaging in “little of the old ultraviolence” while joyfully warbling “Singin’ in the Rain.” After...
By Dennis Shelly As we all work to protect ourselves from COVID-19 by taking protective measures like wearing a mask and gloves, hydrating, and social distancing. Maintaining your tech devices and sanitized when you depend on them now more than ever, is crucial. Even in a non-pandemic state, according to an Arizona University study, which took samples from 100 offices across...
By Rick Riozza Of course, I was more than pleasantly surprised when my son Paolo dug deep into his remaining wine collection and pulled out two 2009 Sea Smoke magnums to celebrate my recent “yeah—another ‘decade’ birthday”.  Cheers! The two magnum bottles were the 2009 Sea Smoke Estate Southing Pinot Noir and the 2009 Sea Smoke Chardonnay, Appelation Sta. Rita Hills. ...
Festival Also Announces the 2022 Mentor, Keith Hoffman The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF), which promotes and encourages theatrical creative writing to all elementary, middle, and high school students within Riverside County, announced that starting October 1 it will begin accepting submissions for the 4th Annual Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival. Submissions will be accepted through March 1 from...

Pathfinder Ranch

Mountain Center, CA ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER Nestled against the San Jacinto Mountains in Garner Valley, Pathfinder Ranch provides visitors of all ages and backgrounds opportunities to relax, reflect, and reconnect. Pathfinder Ranch was founded in 1964 to provide an escape from the desert summer heat for the Palm Springs Boy’s Club (now the Palm Springs Boy’s and Girl’s Club)....
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna This is the first week of Fall, and a Santa Ana wind has fallen right in the forecast this week. It is a good time to check in and see just how well prepared we really are? We all know fire season is year-round, however Fall typically brings an even elevated fire danger with red flag...
I needed a room for a celebration of life for a close friend who passed unexpectantly. My frustration increased as all hotels were booked this last weekend. My last attempt started with a phone call to the Miramonte hotel to Front Desk receptionist Kiyah Alexander. What a sweetheart! Kiyah went way out of her way to ensure I was...

Good! Sports!!

By Haddon Libby With fall finally upon us, we say ‘goodbye’ to days over 110 degrees and ‘hello’ to the best season for sport fans.  Baseball and football are currently underway while the basketball and hockey seasons will be upon us in less than one month. Due to the value of live sporting events to advertisers, the value of a professional...
Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner. That means more family get togethers and the drinking festivities that go along with the holiday…….or does it? Will kids trick or treat and are we at a point where we would feel safe enough to attend a large dinner gathering. Last year I don’t think we had any Trick or Treaters....
BY RUTH HILL R.N. This week’s article will focus on the use of natural remedies for infection whether it be bacterial or viral. For Centuries naturalist have been prescribing herbs and plants to fight all kinds of health maladies. Turmeric, cannabis, quercetin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, elemental zinc, Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG), terpenes, flavonoids, and last but on least, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (N-A-C) are...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

© Copyright 2021  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Steve Maraboli says, "The best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves." If that strategy appeals to you, the next eight weeks will be an excellent time to put it to maximum use. You're entering a phase...
By Janet McAfee Amazing dogs comfort the sick, they are the eyes for the blind, and they comfort to the lonely.  They are trained to assist law enforcement and the military.  Their keen sense of smell enables them to detect certain cancers in humans with an incredible rate of accuracy.  Dogs are now trained to detect Covid at airports and...
By Crystal Harrell The Palm Canyon Roadhouse has been a famous venue in Palm Springs showcasing the Coachella Valley’s unique spectrum of talent. Musicians of all genres and ages have performed onstage to share their favorite original songs to bustling crowds, and now the Palm Canyon Roadhouse will be releasing a compilation album of the artists who have graced its...
BY KAYLA ROSE Derek Jordan Gregg is one of the most hard-working musicians in the whole Inland Empire area. Regardless of his daily challenges, Derek grinds out some of the most creative musical developments that contributes to the sound of the Coachella Valley’s spirit. His work is finally paying off when venues and talent bookers invite Derek to be featured...

Solano’s Bar & Grill

Palm Desert, CA. Solano’s has a great menu and the best pizza! Pizza 10" $1/Topping: Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, salami, capicola, bacon, pancetta, smoked chicken, sunny-side egg, avocado, extra cheese, garlic, roasted peppers, spinach, green peppers, artichoke hearts, anchovies, black/green/kalamata olives They serve a delicious selection of beverages—from the best local craft brews to distinctive, food-friendly wines. Hours Monday - Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open for Indoor Dining...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Chad Bianco/Sheriff’s Administration/Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Press Release: Funeral Arrangements for United States Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez Details: United States Marine, Corporal Hunter Lopez, the son of Riverside County Sheriff’s Captain Herman Lopez and Deputy Alicia Lopez, will finally be flown home and reunited with his family to be honored and laid to rest. Corporal Hunter Lopez Biography Hunter...
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)—the official destination marketing organization for the Coachella Valley—has announced that effective September 9, 2021, the organization will begin operating under a new name and will be known as Visit Greater Palm Springs. Along with this change, a newly designed logo will be used. "The Greater Palm Springs region continues to evolve,"...
Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries, today announced the appointment of three executives at Coachella Valley Arena. Joining OVG is JoAnn Armstrong as vice president of programming, Joyce Szudzik as vice president of marketing, Ruth Hill as vice president of finance. All will be based in...
By Kayla Rose The last 2 ½ years since the Covid lockdown, inevitably has been a relentless challenge for artists worldwide. Lack of band rehearsals and zero social interaction, deeply alters motives of artists, reevaluating or repurposing their music projects. As the world continues to conquer the viral battle, music begins to thrive again with freshest sounds from musicians and...
By Eleni P. Austin David Crosby is kind of a dickhead. He’ll be the first person to agree with that assessment. Most of his lifelong friends aren’t speaking to him these days. Ex-Byrds bandmates have labelled him “insufferable” or insisted that he suffered from a “superiority complex.” He’s a walking contradiction, anti-war but pro-gun, he’s disarmingly blunt and unapologetically unfiltered....

A PRE-CODE GEM

By Robin E. Simmons THE STORY OF TEMPLE DRAKE (193 Pre-code does not refer to a genre, like film noir, although  many people confuse the two labels.  Pre-code films were made  starting around 1929 at the end of the silent era and continued through 1930-’34.  Their content was looser and more risqué and reflected the wilder times of the era. When studios...
5 ways to determine if it's time to upgrade your equipment. By Dennis Shelly Streaming high-quality videos online require a fast internet connection as well as a server capable of handling the data traffic. Users rarely encounter video playback problems on Netflix since the platform is well designed for watching high-resolution movies and TV shows. This is not to say that...

Get Ready!

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna I know I’m dating myself when I post this song called “Get Ready” by Rare Earth https://lnkd.in/g9EsbvWc We certainly are living in rare times on this earth, so why not get ready? September is National Preparedness Month, and in California, we certainly have no shortage of disasters to plan for — wildfires, pandemic, earthquakes, heat waves,...

Mouton’s Colorful Cadets

By Rick Riozza It’s time to have some fun again with Bordeaux wine. A few years ago I wrote, “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 balanced, now that our wine community continues to enjoy...

Beer Myth Busting #1

BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS ‘Twas springtime in Michigan during my high school senior year, and a number of us would head downtown to Sandy’s Pub because a.) Sandy’s daughter Wendy, two years older than us, was hotter than a firecracker, and b.) Spring meant the release of Stroh’s Bock…a dark, beautiful pitcher of liquid refreshment. During inevitable marathon dart games,...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK A common question asked by most everyone considering Keto is, “How long will it take Keto to work for me?”   Typically, they have read all kinds of miracle weight loss stories and come into the Keto diet with very high expectations. By the time someone is ready to try the keto diet they may have exhausted every other...

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