By Aimee Mosco
“What if we were able to harness a greater portion of our mind’s potential by directing more of the activity that goes on in the brain? What if we could consciously program our subconscious to carry out an intricate list of thoughtful directives on a daily basis to inspire our actions?” Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions, by...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Books are mirrors: You only see in them what you already have inside you," wrote author Carlos Zafòn Ruiz. Let's take that a step further: "Other people are mirrors: You only see in them what you already have inside you." And even further. "The whole world is a mirror: You only...
By Janet McAfee
People who never cared for feline creatures may end up meeting their life partner who owns two purring cats. Then something they never expected happens. These independent intelligent cats work their magic, and next thing you know they fall in love with the cats!
David Kirk was an ardent dog lover who never owned a cat when he...
By Haddon Libby
When television first emerged 80 years ago, the typical television has a ten-inch to fourteen-inch screen that projected blurry images captured by a wire antenna above your house. Back then, the cost of a television for the average family was six weeks of income. Fifty years later in the 1990s, televisions had more than doubled in size...
We all know that 81 year old Stella Liebeck spilled McDonalds hot coffee on herself while holding the cup between her legs. After she successfully sued McDonalds for her burns, the world thought it couldn’t get worse. From this, the Stella Awards were birthed for the most outlandish lawsuits and verdicts in the USA.
However, a hidden fact is that...
By Crystal Harrell
Tragedy struck on August 26, when 13 U.S. service members were killed during an attack at a Kabul airport when two suicide bombers and gunmen targeted crowds of Afghans. Among the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives was Corporal Hunter Lopez, a Coachella Valley native and La Quinta High School graduate who passed away at...
Desert Doom Metal Via New Jersey
By Esther Sanchez
These days, it’s common knowledge that the Coachella Valley has a vibrant and diverse local music scene, and I have had the privilege over the years of covering musical acts that made the permanent move here for the specific reason of breaking into and being a part of our thriving community. This...
By Kayla Rose
As Coachella Valley prepares for an anticipated busy fall season, venues throughout the desert region continues to offer live musical performances created by Coachella’s regional gifted musicians. When the official Covid-19 lockdown began back in March 2019, countless of working artists, bands, and entertainers were halted, leading a mass devastation that not just silenced our places of...
By Bronwyn Ison
The Ghost Notes are not just a local favorite anymore. With community support and the extraordinary talent of this Quartet consisting of Mike Hammons on Bass and Vocals, Damian Lautiero on Guitar and Vocals, Bobby Furgo on Violin and keyboard and Robert Peterson on percussions it’s no wonder the Ghost Notes are spreading their wings beyond the...
… Commemorating 9/11 at the Palm Canyon Theatre
By Dee Jae Cox
On Sept. 10, 2001, a cold front had swept along the East Coast with rain and thunderstorms, while Hurricane Erin was threatening to descend about 500 miles North of New York City. But on Tuesday morning, September 11th, the day dawned with crystal clear skies. The temperature was a...
And Never Forget About Civility, Kindness and Respect…
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Time flies as I get older. It seems like only months ago we were in remembrance of the 911 attacks on Sept 11th, 2001. I cannot believe another year has already gone by. The day this happened was a surreal day I will never forget.
I remember like it...
By Robin E. Simmons
DAVID LYNCH’S DUNE (Limited Edition)
Mega producer Dino De Laurentis bought the film rights to Fran Herbrrt’s seminal sci-fi novel in 1976 and hired the author to write the screenplay. When Herbert turned in a 175-page draft which would have run for about three hours, De Laurentis made a deal with Ridley Scott who was widely praised...
By Rick Riozza
So, as we can tell, eateries and bars are opening up all over our valley as they follow safety protocols. And, for the wine enthusiasts out here, the wine bars are beginning to open up as well. Cheers! to that!
This week, over at the Desert Wine Shop in Palm Desert (you wine folks remember this place—it’s where...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Currently, there are 3.6 million registered medical marijuana users in the US. The most recent Gallop poll in 2019 shows, twelve percent of Americans are active marijuana uses, and support for legal marijuana is at an all-time high of 68%. With this kind of blooming use, it is no wonder that cannabis side effects have become prevalent....
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "We need to become more unreasonable but in an intelligent way," says Aries politician Jerry Brown. Yes! I agree! And that's especially true for you right now, Aries. To Brown's advice, I will add this message from Aries fashion designer Vivienne Westwood: "Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination, insight—things that have...
By Janet McAfee
For over 25 years, innovative programs throughout the country have paired rescue dogs with prison inmates. Participants who complete these programs have an extremely low rate of recidivism. In 2021, our criminal justice system is under renewed scrutiny to do better. Once again, dogs are our heroes, transforming the lives of incarcerated men and women who previously...
By Haddon Libby
The Dow Jones Industrial average is above 35,000 and the S&P 500 is over 4,500. Both mark all-time highs for each index. At the same time, the 10 year Treasury pays a skinny 1.25% while a 30 year Treasury note pays only 2% - both near all-time lows reached last year during the pandemic. Global food costs...
By Eleni P. Austin
Divine Horsemen has just released a new album, nearly 35 years after they originally called it quits. The brainchild of Chris D. (ne’ Desjardins), the band rose from the ashes of Chris’ first group, The Flesh Eaters.
Like Mike Nesmith and Linda Ronstadt before him, Chris has always traveled to the beat of a different drum. A...
The latest statistics shows that a very large percentage of the Coachella Valley is Hispanic. We know that everyone celebrates their Independence Day with a little Booze. But, what is the correct date? If you said Cinco de Mayo, you are incorrect. Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence Day…It is September 16…next week.
But it matters not, during...
By Crystal Harrell
Speaking from the heart is something that very few have the courage to do, but Rich Gilgallon has made a career out of it spanning decades on the radio. Not only has he created a lasting legacy using his voice, but he has done so while overcoming his own unthinkable obstacles: surviving four heart attacks.
Gilgallon has extensive...
Palm Desert, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
At Barkingham Pet Hotel California, you'll find all the services a loving pet owner needs. Barkingham Pet Hotel California is a luxury pet resort and spa in Palm Desert, California. Their expertly trained staff has more than 30 years of experience providing comprehensive pet care services to all cities in the desert....
By Kayla Rose
Music as always captivated us, enriching our spirits and our minds. Without it, our lives would have never experienced the joy of a fond memory, or a connection to a popular artist at a live performance. Importantly, music allows us the freedom to express our individuality. One decade, in particular, as impacted its youth in such a...
By Eleni P. Austin
In 2019, after nearly 50 years together, Los Lobos was close to calling it quits. The legendary East L.A. band was originally founded on the friendship of David Hidalgo and Louis Perez. They first became acquainted when the teenagers were both attending Garfield High. Each had erroneously assumed he was the only long-haired “weirdo” in the...
September 11 & 12, 2021
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9-11, Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) will present The Guys, a play by Anne Nelson about the aftereffects of the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The show will run at PCT on September 11 and 12, 2021.
PCT’s production of The Guys will star Judith Chapman,...
What is macOS Monterey and its all-new features to know about?
By Dennis Shelly
EggHead IT
On June 7, 2021, during Apple's WWDC21 keynote, the company revealed its long-awaited new macOS: Monterey (also known as macOS 12). macOS Monterey is a smaller update than macOS Big Sur, but it still includes several noteworthy new features that improve the Mac experience. Users can...
By Robin E. Simmons
A LIFE AT STAKE (1955)
So grateful to Film Detective and other boutique distributors for rescuing this and other vintage B-Noir films from obscurity.
If you’re a noir fan and think you’ve seen everything, this is one to find.
In 1954, independent producer Hank McCune came up with story idea that put its own singular spin (or is it...
By Rick Riozza
This column has always followed the calendar when it comes to the new wines on the market. And here we are ushering in September and a new slew of tasty wines at very decent prices. So let’s jump right in with Wine Spectator’s take on things.
The weather continues warm and one of the most refreshing Sauvignon Blancs...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
People like to tell me their beer stories and more often than not they have to do with contrasting feelings. They like beer but are afraid of it. They don’t understand the flavors and the aromas everyone talks about, which leads them to feel inadequate and anxious. I thought, “Why is it that we invest so...
By Aimee Mosco
“Our souls are not restricted by the concept of linear time to learn; therefore, we have the freedom to gain different perspectives on our soul lessons through a multitude of different incarnations if we so choose.” Gratitude + Forgiveness x(LOVE) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 4.
As spiritual beings having human experiences, our...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries poet Anna Kamienska wrote, "I've learned to value failed conversations, missed connections, confusions. What remains is what's unsaid, what's underneath. Understanding on another level of being." In the coming weeks, I suggest you adopt her perspective as you evaluate both past and present experiences. You're likely to find small treasures...
By Michelle Borthwick
Before my Keto journey, I owned a successful marketing and branding agency, where the demands of my business life led to my being overweight and dealing with multiple health challenges. Every day left me depleted of energy, suffering with Gerd, plantar fasciitis, migraine headaches, severe brain fog and prediabetes. (This was all happening in a glamour focused...
By Janet McAfee
The odds are great if you own several dogs and cats that one of them will somehow go missing. It’s a pet lover’s worst nightmare, and we start imaging the worst of scenarios while frantically searching. When I was growing up, our senior Australian Shepherd dog disappeared from the back yard, never to be found. That was...
By Haddon Libby
Denialism occurs when someone chooses not to believe scientifically provable facts. Since the beginning of humankind, people around the world have believed in utter nonsense with varying degrees of calamity.
Until Christopher Columbus, many ‘scholars’ of the day believed the world was flat. Today, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is one of the last members of The...
I have explained in many columns that law is an information-gathering game. We all know it is not a game though insurance company’s take that approach. I am often asked Why is that true for an auto accident?
In both my Los Angeles Legal Column in the Herald Express and my radio show entitled, “Accidentally Yours”, I advised my readers/listeners...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Labor Day honors the American worker — you! It’s a time we set aside to remember a movement that fundamentally changed our relationship with our jobs, and in so doing, made this country stronger, safer, and more prosperous.
Labor Day marks the beginning of the end of summer — so for many of us it’s a...
College of the Desert students returned to classes on Tuesday for the start of the Fall 2021 semester. Among other valley locations, students can attend in-person and hybrid classes at the College’s Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Indio campuses and participate online in our distance learning environment.
Students can apply and register for full-term classes, now through Tuesday, September 7...
By Crystal Harrell / Photos by Michael Thomas
Creating a clean yet authentic sound to distinguish oneself from the crowd of aspiring musicians is sometimes challenging, but one Coachella Valley-based band has come into their own and paved their way towards international success—with all members being between the ages of 16 through 18. Although very young in age, Pescaterritory has...
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BY DENNIS SHELLY
You may have noticed there has recently been a massive increase in ransomware attacks in the news, with the number of attacks rising by 715% during the covid pandemic. With millions of people moving to remote work and a 350% spike in phishing attacks and fake websites, individuals and businesses are...
By Eleni P. Austin
Jackson Browne has been earning his keep as a musician since 1966. Fresh out of high school he joined the first line-up of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Country-Rockers recorded a few of his earliest songs. Before his 18th birthday he relocated Greenwich Village to become a staff writer for Elektra Records. In NYC,...
By Janet McAfee
Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Many adopters at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley (HSOCV) walked past a lovely 10-year-old Foxhound named Hannah. Most people seek a young or middle aged animal. Shelter volunteer Cali Trevino told all her contacts and Facebook friends about the animals needing homes. Cali’s mother-in-law was styling...
By Rick Riozza
On the international world scene, we always traditionally think of a Sauvignon blanc, perhaps a troken (dry) German Riesling from Rheingau, or even the Austrian Gruner as one of the globe’s bracing and thirst-quenching wines to be enjoyed in the heat.
But for starters here, let’s begin with a fresh Chardonnay from the Mendoza Valley in Argentina. No--...
By Robin E. Simmons
There’s something satisfying about actually owning the physical disc of a new movie that’s fundamentally different from “owning” a digital copy or steaming a video on demand.
With the latest surge in the never-ending Covid-19 Delta variant, it’s no longer as tempting as it was when we assumed (falsely) that the pandemic was essentially over.
Here are three...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The California Chapter of NORML, the only state organization devoted specifically to marijuana reform for consumers, wants you to vote NO on the Newsom recall because the candidate that replaces Newsom is not favorable to cannabis. CA NORML is separate from the national NORML. How do they know that? I know lots of Republicans who are...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries mythologist Joseph Campbell advised us to love our fate. He said we should tell ourselves, "Whatever my fate is, this is what I need." Even if an event seems inconvenient or disruptive, we treat it as an opportunity, as an interesting challenge. "If you bring love to that moment, not...
By Haddon Libby
I recently saw a 2010 rerun of Scottish comic and former late night talk show host Craig Ferguson. In that monologue, Ferguson was explaining why everything sucks.
According to Ferguson, it all started back in the late 1950s to early 1960s when some Madison Avenue advertising guys came up with the idea of marketing to younger people. By...
You too may have experienced more motorists on the road, speeding, swerving in and out, and driving recklessly. This is all happening as we have been exiting (and returning) to Covid protocols.
When I represent a new client on an accident case, I explain that Life is like a glass of water. One second before the accident your glass was...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
August is National Win with Civility Month!
This gives us the opportunity to discuss everyday occurrences where being civil can help us take control of a potentially messy situation and keep things well!
I recently read an article in Psychology today Co-authored by George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, the Johns Hopkins University. The article was of...
By Crystal Harrell
Amid the Coachella Valley’s busting music scene, there has yet to be a broad selection of comedy shows for audiences to enjoy live stand-up performances. Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs is bringing a whole new season of shows with celebrity guests and rising talent from the world of comedy.
Caliente Comedy is presented by Comedy Madness located...
By Esther Sanchez
Dubbed as, “The Ultimate Vintage Supper Club Experience,” Jazzville is a series of rotating shows held every Thursday between July 8th through September 30th. Having always been a lover of the old, jazz standards and big band music in general, I didn’t hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity to attend Jazzville last July 15th to see...
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