Coachella Valley Weekly - May 25 to May 31, 2023 Vol. 12 No. 11

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Publisher & Editor

Tracy Dietlin

Art Director

Robert Chance

Sales Team

Kirby, Kathy Bates, Raymond Bill

Club Crawler Nightlife Editor

Phil Lacombe

Head Music Writer

Esther Sanchez

Head Feature Writer

Crystal Harrell

Feature Writers

Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmions

Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower, Marissa Willman

Writers/Contributors:

Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Rob Brezsny, Craig Michaels, Dee Jae Cox, Denise Ortuno Neil, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ed Heethuis, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Dennis Shelly, DeAnn Lubell

Photographers

Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez

Videographer

Kurt Schawacker

Website Editor

Bobby Taffolla

The woman who has supported multiple artists, musicians, businesses, non-profits, and individuals through more than a decade of publishing is dealing with a debilitating disease, Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) Syndrome or “GBS,” that has left her unable to walk, wheelchair bound, with limited use of her hands. She is “Tracy Freaking Dietlin.” She WILL recover. But GBS is no joke, and she needs our help RIGHT NOW.

According to the Mayo Clinic, GuillainBarre Syndrome “is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your hands and feet are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. In its most severe form, GBS, as in Tracy’s case, is a medical emergency. Most people with this condition must be hospitalized to receive treatment. The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is unknown, but two-thirds of patients report symptoms of an infection in the six weeks preceding. These include a COVID-19, respiratory or a gastrointestinal infection or Zika virus. There’s no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Although most people recover completely from GuillainBarre syndrome, some severe cases can be fatal.

Tracy spent 5 weeks in the hospital, much of which her condition went undiagnosed. She has also been additionally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, a hiatal hernia and a severe case diverticulitis, further complicating her recovery. She is now home with home health care professional visits along with the help and support of her loving partner, Phil Lacombe, and daughter, Michelle Brewer. Medical costs have already added up, and her ability to work has been severely interrupted.

Tracy Palooza will feature multiple awardwinning local musicians, all whose local careers have benefited from her support. Without Tracy and her tenacity to make her dream publication come true, many of our local musicians and artists would never have

experienced events that grew their exposure and afforded them opportunities they never would have otherwise, such as the CV Music Awards. As a result, the music culture of the desert has grown immensely.

The artists performing: Keisha D, Jetta King, Josh Heinz, Michael Keeth, Rick Shelley, Courtney Chambers, Brad Mercer, Yoves, David M. Flemming, Tom Edwards, Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs, People of the Sun, and After Lashes. Raffle and auction items include hotel and golf packages, designer clothing and jewelry, artwork, and more.

Your $25 contribution will reserve you a seat at this musical event. Casuelas Cafe will be providing a delicious appetizer buffet and offer drink specials as you enjoy a phenomenal gathering of local talent. There will be many raffle prizes and silent auction

items as well as opportunities to win prizes. ALL proceeds will go directly to Tracy Dietlin. We are deeply grateful to all the musicians and those who have donated, as well as for our wonderful sponsors: Casuelas Café, Fantasy Springs, Joshua Tree Voice, Marker Broadcasting, Alpha Media, Shops on San Pablo. We look forward to Rich Gilgallon (“Da Coach”) MCing the event, and words from longtime entertainment writer for The Desert Sun, Bruce Fessier.

Get your tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/tracy-palooza-benefitfor-tracy-dietlin-publisher-of-cv-weeklytickets-637675002097

If you’d like to donate items for the auction or raffle, please contact Steve Johns at (760) 272-4544.

To donate directly to Tracy Dietlin send to www.paypal.me/coachellavalleyweekl

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District is honored to celebrate our local fallen heroes at its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9 a.m.

The event will feature a flyover by a historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain military transport aircraft, made possible by a partnership with the Palm Springs Air Museum. The aircraft played a crucial role in World War II and continued to serve numerous military operators for decades.

Open to the public, the event will take place at the Veterans Memorial located at the heart of the cemetery grounds. Organized in collaboration with the American Legion Post 739, Indio, the day will be a memorable and meaningful tribute to those who served our nation.

Activities will begin with the opening of the cemetery gates at 6 a.m., extending until sundown, offering ample time for visitors to pay their respects and honor the memory of their loved ones. The ceremony will also feature a reflective invocation by Deacon Marty Sullivan from Our Lady of Soledad and the National Anthem, performed by the talented Coachella Valley High School Choir.

Ceremonies will include the presentation of wreaths and a reverential salute, known as a rifle volley, carried out by the Post 739 Honor Guard, and a Pass and Review by the distinguished American Legion Riders.

In a touching display of gratitude, Boy Scout Troops 1701 and 451 will join forces to place flags at the gravesites of United

States Military veterans interred at the cemetery. These dedicated scouts will also participate in a memorial reading of Major Sullivan Ballou’s renowned letter from the American Civil War.

The Memorial Day ceremony is free of charge. All members of the community are encouraged to join this solemn occasion to honor the brave individuals who fought for our freedoms.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 29, 2023

Time: 9 a.m. (Gates open at 6 a.m.)

Location: Coachella Valley Public

Cemetery District, Veterans Memorial

Address: 82925 Avenue 52, Coachella

For more information about the Memorial Day ceremony, or to plan a visit to the cemetery, visit CVPCD.org

About the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District is an independent California Special District formed in 1927. The District serves the public cemetery needs of an area encompassing nearly 3,444 square miles of Riverside County, including the cities of Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, as well as parts of Rancho Mirage and unincorporated Riverside County. The purpose of the District is to offer affordable interment services for our County residents.

The pride of the Coachella Valley, Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (15-0, 11 KOs), will headline his first-ever Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN card on Thursday, June 8 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com

He will face Phoenix, Arizona’s Walter Santibanes (11-2, 2 KOs) in a 10-round bantamweight fight. Doors to the Special Events Center open at 5:00 p.m. PT, the first fight will begin at approximately 5:05 p.m. PST, and the worldwide DAZN broadcast begins at 6:00 p.m. PST.

In the co-main event female boxing veteran and former two-division world champion Jelena Mrdjenovich (41-12-4,

8272946 or online at FantasySpringsResort. com

of Santiago, Colombia, Calista “Cali” Silgado (21-16-4, 16 KOs). The two will fight in a 10-round featherweight fight. Information on the undercard will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for Golden Boy Boxing start at $25 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via Phone (800)

19 KOs) of Hay River, Canada will return to the ring after a valiant WBA World Championship rematch against Erika Cruz in September 2022. Mrdjenovich will face former world title contender

SCOTT HOLIDAY INTERVIEW (2023)

Full Disclosure: I began writing professionally almost 40 years ago, when I convinced Entertainment Editor Bruce Fessier to let me write record reviews for The Desert Sun. I had zero journalistic experience, but I had an all-consuming passion for music, something my mother, Irene, instilled in me practically from birth. I wrote weekly reviews for about five years, and when the newspaper was bought by a giant conglomerate, they ran syndicated capsule reviews in place of mine. I was fine with that. I channeled my passion into seeing as much live music as I could. I never really missed writing about it, until I heard Rival Sons. My pal Tom introduced me to the music of the Long Beach four-piece and I wore out my copy of their second longplayer, Pressure And Time. Tom and I were lucky enough to have lengthy conversations with vocalist Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday both before and after our very first Sons show at Fingerprints Records in 2011. A friendship of sorts blossomed from there. When I started writing for The Coachella Valley Weekly, I knew my first column would be about Rival Sons. I wanted the whole world to know how great this band was.

Rival Sons have just headed out on tour. That’s nothing new for these perennial road warriors, but this time it’s in support of their highly-anticipated new record, Darkfighter, which we be released on June 2nd. In between a short European press jaunt and the start of the tour, Scott graciously sat down and answered a few questions.

Eleni P. Austin: Rival Sons is heading out on the road in early May, crisscrossing the Country just ahead of the release of your much-anticipated eighth record, Darkfighter, which hits the shelves on June 2nd. Will you perform the lion’s share of the album before physical copies and downloads are available, or will you just stick with the four singles that the band began rolling out in October?

SCOTT HOLIDAY: We tossed this around and vacillated a little bit, being that there will be a little less than a month still before folks hear all the songs on the record. But ultimately, we felt we couldn’t start the Darkfighter Tour and not play the whole thing! So, the plan is to give folks the whole thing nightly….along with a bunch of familiars and a few deep cuts.

ELENI: There has always been a spontaneity and an immediacy to your music that I attributed to the band’s quick approach to making records. From Pressure And Time through Hollow Bones you guys

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and melody we’re connected. I shared that, and Jay ran with it. He’ll also write melodies that I’ll use on guitar. Like the bridge solo on “Bright Light.” My slide solo is based on a melody he recorded for that section.

famously wrote and recorded albums in an astonishing 20 or 30 days. I think Feral Roots might have taken two months, which must have felt like a luxury at the time. But the pandemic forced everyone off the road, so you had an endless amount of time to decompress and create. With no real deadline in sight, how did Rival Sons approach writing and recording new music?

SCOTT: We kind of had to take it as it came. We started this one passing songs back and forth…me and Jay. I would hit Miley up for drums too. A lot of riff ideas I write are based on significant interplay between guitar and drums…Mostly though, it was a lot of back and forth between Jay and I. When we had a handful of songs, we’d take them to (producer) Dave Cobb at RCA Studios (in Nashville). But we could only get in for a week at a time. So, we’d finish as much as we could, and then bring those tracks home. We’d record and write additional stuff for them, within our own studios and then write more material. It was a cool thing for us to have this refractory period. We’d be home working, recording and writing for another 3-4 months before getting back in with Cobb. And repeat. In for a week then back home with the progress-refractory periodrecording-and more writing… maybe not getting back in for 5-6 months as things flared back up with the the pandemic. It was wild. Ultimately, it was a welcome time home with my lady and the kids…and really fantastic to really focus on what we were doing musically.

ELENI: Rival Sons has never been an overtly political band, but the last few years have been pretty heavy. Between enforced isolation, the deeply divisive rhetoric, the widening racial divide and the constant drip,

drip, drip of misinformation, did any of that turmoil seep into the new songs?

SCOTT: Sure it did... But not in an extremely obvious or literal way lyrically. Jay is really great about allowing the listener to hear a song and decipher a personal meaning from it. I like this. Not to say there aren’t fantastic political or more direct songs out there that I love… plenty. Like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Ohio” (written by Neil Young in the aftermath of the Kent State shootings in 1970), or John Lennon’s “John Sinclair” (about the poet and activist sentenced to a decade in prison for offering two joints to a couple undercover police in the late ‘60s), come to mind. But I appreciate the ability for our fans to make a song personal…and especially in these divisive times, not to alienate anyone. That may not last forever… you never know. I can’t and wouldn’t tell Jay what to write-that’s not what I do. But as to what we’ve done…I’m proud of it.

ELENI: You and Jay usually collaborate on the melodies, while Dave Beste, Miley and Dave Cobb have a hand in the songs’ arrangements. For the most part, the lyrical content has been Jay’s domain. I know before he joined the band you had written the lyrics for your debut, “Before The Fire” and you also had sole writing credit for Great Western Valkyrie’s epic closer, “Destination On Course.” How often do you feel compelled to write both the melody and lyrics? And are there any compositions on Darkfighter that are strictly yours or strictly Jay’s, or for that matter, Miley’s or Dave Beste’s?

SCOTT: All the songs on Darkfighter were collaborations between Jay and myself. We took a couple of nods and did some co-writing with Dave Cobb, as per usual. Miley has a writing credit on “Guillotine,” for pointing the bridge in that direction. The rest were Jay and myself. As far as lyric writing for me…? It’s there, it’s in my heart… but it’s not dying to come out right now. I write when I’m compelled, I enjoyed it. But I thoroughly enjoy working with my partner. He’s a better lyricist-and he has to sing ‘em. Better he writes ‘em. Jay’s not the type of singer/writer/partner where I feel I need to step into his lane like that. It’s a healthy relationship, we know our lanes. Actually, I am sure that if I was to write some more lyrically-he wouldn’t be discouraging at all. I will still write a melody here and there. Sometimes it’s built into the song for me. Like “Bright Light” from Darkfighter. The verse

ELENI: Back in the ‘70s and early ‘80s, if a band or artist licensed their music to a commercial, it was considered “selling out.” These days, it’s viewed as a valuable marketing tool. Rival Sons songs have been played in movies and various television series for years. Now, Chevrolet has licensed the song “Pressure And Time” to help market their line of manly and rugged trucks. I think it’s a perfect fit, in fact, I will stop and watch the commercial when it’s on, even though I have zero interest in trucks. Was it an easy decision to allow them to use the song?

SCOTT: You’re very correct, it used to be taboo to give songs to commercials and the like. Cheesy even. Well, commercials have changed. How we watch them….how we listen. It’s a whole different ball game now. There are provisions as to what I’m willing to license. As a vegetarian, no meat commercials, no fast food, there’s other stuff. I’ve tried to keep the band a little light on the booze adverts…although we’ve done a little of that. But with Chevy, no problem. Put us in the Seger System!

ELENI: Last time we spoke, you had just launched your Sacred Tongue record label (partnering with Thirty Tigers for distribution), and you were gearing up to play a couple of livestream shows filmed at the historic Catalina Casino on Catalina Island. The label released a live album from both shows and they immediately sold out. Was that a one-time pressing, or will those albums eventually be available again on vinyl or even CD?

SCOTT: We have plans to release them, stream them, make them available on vinyl, etc. In the works now. And yes…yours is in the mail, Eleni. I haven’t forgotten about you!

Haha!

ELENI: Back when the “M” in MTV stood for music, it served as a perfect platform to introduce new bands. Those days are in the rearview, but you guys still go out of your way to create inventive and entertaining videos (“Pressure And Time” and “Until The Sun Comes” are a couple of early classics). For the new album, you have unleashed incredibly distinct videos that are equally cinematic and resourceful. From the Tarantino-esque “Nobody Wants To Die,” to the Wes Anderson-inspired “Rapture” and “Bird In The Hand,” which lands somewhere between an “Ocean’s 11” caper and The Who’s “Happy Jack” video. All three are wildly clever, funny, intriguing and infinitely watchable. A narrative throughline seems to suggest they will all connect together. Who came up with the concepts? Did you all have a hand in the scripts? Did the same director helm each production? Can we eventually expect a video for each Darkfighter song that will create an epic saga?

SCOTT: Jay and I wrote and co-produced “Nobody Wants To Die.” It was directed by

our talented friend, Eli Sokhn. Jay wrote and co-produced “Rapture,” which was directed by Kurt Kubicek. We both wrote and coproduced “Bird In The Hand” which was also directed by Kurt. This has been really fun and a real learning experience for us since neither Jay or myself have had any experience in this world previously. The mood is always light and fun on set, despite the long and intense days. We’re working with shoestring budgets-most of the crew are working below their wage. Certainly, the directors worked for peanuts, yet they treated each shoot as a passion project. We could never have made these videos without the talent and dedication of Kurt and Eli, and anyone involved, really. As far as the story continuing….you’ll have to wait and see where it goes. We’re leaving on tour so there may be a break in the videos. But will they return??? Stay tuned…

ELENI: Tell me a bit about Lightbringer, the second full-length album that will arrive in 2023. Was it always the plan to release two albums in one year? How do they complement each other? Are there corresponding themes on each record?

If that’s the case, thanks in advance for resisting the Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion I & II blueprint. (In 1991, the band famously released two albums in one day, which was complete sensory overload). This feels smarter, allowing the fans the luxury of digesting each album one at a time.

SCOTT: Referencing GnR’s Use Your Illusion records, I hadn’t thought of that, but it’s a great reference to how I do not want to do it, because as you mentioned, it’s a bit overwhelming and hard to digest all at once. I couldn’t have been a bigger fan at that point, and even I was overloaded and couldn’t pick through these albums. Up until that moment I was able to listen to every morsel on every record. Although there were amazing songs on both releases, they just felt bloated, right? Anyway, I’m sensitive to this and didn’t want that, so there’s some time between each album. One in the Spring and one in the Fall, allowing for some proper time to absorb Darkfighter. Many folks refer to our records as “growers.” I understand this. There’s layers…depth…complexity of colors

June 7th, 2023 – 7:00 pm in Palm Springs Downtown Park.

Presented By The Palm Springs Chamber Of Commerce.

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announces our next tribute band concert, Wednesday, June 7th - 7:00 pm in the downtown park.

The concert series is FREE and open to everyone. We encourage everyone to bring beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful downtown park.

Sponsors of this series are the City of Palm Springs, PS Resorts, DAP Health, VRON-PS, I Heart Mac and Cheese and K-Gay. Future concerts The Long Run –Tribute to the Eagles on July 1, 2023 in the downtown park and Led Zepagain on July 4, 2023 in Sunrise Park. These amazing bands will end our season.

Dates and links to the tribute band websites can be found on the Chamber’s website at pschamber.org

and tones often within each track.

Initially, we hadn’t planned on releasing two separate albums. We recorded the songs, and when it came time to pare them down to a digestible, clean statement, there was over an hour of music, and really, there seemed to be two clear ideas. One that basically illustrates the dilemma, or casts a shadow, and another that is more casting a light on that shadow. Or at least, is more illuminating in its themes. So, we have two, Darkfighter and Lightbringer, which are actually lyrics within a song on Lightbringer.

ELENI: I don’t know if you caught the Grammy Awards a few months ago. I tuned in (after consciously avoiding them for the last 40 years. But really, who can resist the allure of Lizzo? Not me). I was struck by how much bandwidth was given to Rap (in English and Espanol), Pop, Global Music, Soul, R&B and Country, but Rock N’ Roll, Alternative and Metal categories were completely marginalized. Those awards were presented off-camera. I truly loved the inclusivity, but it feels like the music industry doesn’t quite know what to do with Rock N’ Roll these days. I’m not resurrecting that tedious “Rock is dead” trope, but do you think about the future, or the legacy of Rock M’ Roll?

SCOTT: We know musical trends are cyclical, and clearly, Rock N’ Roll is out of cycle. But are we in the cycle? Jeez…. I don’t know. Around the peak of Nu-Metal (Eleni says “ick”) is where I figured the musical zeitgeist would cycle back to Rock N’ Roll. We had glimpses of some really cool, fun stuff happening. Bands like The White Stripes, Wolfmother, Jet…cool Psych bands like Black Angels…we had Queens Of The Stone Age and some hangers on’ers…the Seattle bands were still kicking, some great bands across the pond happening, etc. This is where I basically began my quest to contribute something and build a band that could make a solid contribution. That was a long time ago. You know, because you’ve been right there with me. It’s been a humbling and adventurous time since then. Lots of ups and downs. It’s impossible to predict these cycles though, as they’re based on ARTISTS, not just the idea of cycles. The Folk movement of the ‘60s

didn’t happen because the world needed folk. They didn’t know they needed it until “Zimmerman.” And POOF….there it was. Of course, that’s a special case. But generally it’s an overwhelming collection of artists pushing the boundaries. ‘80s Metal gave us Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Ozzy, etc. …The ‘90s gave us Seattle, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, while Chicago gave us the Pumpkins. In California we had Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, even STP. Over here in L.A., what to say of Rage Against The Machine and Tool popping up at the same moment! Then we had the whole Rap/Rock Nu Metal thing hit real hard… which really spiraled things off into a weird area. And possibly inspired the world of Rock loving kids to seek the deeper source in this genre: Real MCs. The Hip Hop and Rap world. Less angst-driven and something more genuine and authentic feeling. Anyway, these groupings work like movements….that speak to a generation. I want to say we need stronger Rock N’ Roll records. Better songs, more substance and relevance. But really, it’s the ARTISTS. All that I, or we (Rival Sons) can do is make the best records we can, play the best shows we can. We’re starting to produce other artists….we always take artists we really like on the road with us. Bands making good contributions. I don’t think any of the artists I mentioned could have predicted the movement that coalesced around them. Neither can I.

ELENI: Last fall the band played a number of not-so-secret FREE shows in a few select cities. I was happy to be a part of the crowd at The Peppermint Club in L.A., but of course, I have to ask again if Rival Sons will ever make their low (or high) desert debut any time soon?

SCOTT: It’s amazing to me that we haven’t! I grew up in the high desert and spent a significant amount of time in the low desert as well. My ex-wife, Kishori’s family actually has a little cabin on the back side of the (Joshua Tree) park entrance. We’d go out there all the time. No running water or electricity! Just a simple structure. Campfires…oil lamps… bucket baths and

guitars. And the beauty of the dez. It’s wonderful, it’s in my bones. Yeah… we’ll find a time and way to do something really fun out there.

ELENI: Finally, as friends who have traded vinyl records for nearly a decade, I know you have always listened to a wide variety of music. What artists or genres have currently caught your attention?

SCOTT: I appreciate all the great stuff you turned me onto. Thank you, Eleni. Seriously, for an artist, getting turned on to new art is the BEST. It’s my favorite, I’m always looking for new stuff. These days, my kids are actually a great source. Their mother and I brainwashed the heck out of them! Raising them around a lot of music…with a lot of passion in the enjoyment and appreciation of the artists. Now, we can almost kick the training wheels off! They are hunting stuff down on their own, discovering amazing music and turning us on! It’s one of the greatest joys of my life, watching that take shape. Beautiful. Let’s see though, current stuff in the house right now?

Ahmad Jamal (R.I.P.), Mac DeMarco, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kool And The Gang, De La Soul. Bowie and Pink Floyd are always in rotation…to name a handful. The kids have really gotten into a lot of the ‘90s acts I mentioned, which is a trip. I was a teenager when I was into those acts…now they’re teenagers…discovering those acts, discovering Zeppelin, Hendrix, The Beatles, the Stones, etc. Newer artists that kill? Unknown Mortal is one of my favs… Anderson Paak always hits. Chris Stapleton always wins. I’m just really getting into Mac DeMarco. I still love King Gizz and also Tame Impala. Mac Miller…Telemakus…Julian Lage (brilliant guitarist). An endless well of inspiration at our fingertips, what a time to be alive.

ELENI: As always, thank you my friend, for kindly answering these questions.

SCOTT: Thanks Eleni, see ya soon!

ELENI: As always, thank you my friend, for kindly answering these questions

SCOTT: Thanks! See ya soon!

(For Rival Sons tour information go to rivalsons.com.)

While technology makes our lives easier, its emergence is not without threats. As technology becomes increasingly intertwined with our lives, the probability of our personal data being compromised rises. Cyber insurance provides a safety net for businesses that are vulnerable to the increasing rise of internal and external cyber threats, including ransomware. While cyber insurance has been a trustworthy safety net for years, things are changing quickly due to increasing cybercrimes and growing ransomware attacks. Before seeking

cyber insurance coverage, or negotiating your next insurance policy renewal, it’s important to understand the realities of the quickly changing market and assess how effectively your security measures can withstand an insurance company’s review.

This article will answer some frequent concerns concerning cyber insurance and ensure you have all of the information you should consider before purchasing a cyber insurance policy.

What is cyber insurance?

Cybersecurity insurance, often known as cyber liability insurance or cyber

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What is covered by cyber insurance?

Today, cyber risk insurance underwriting protects your business’s liability for a sensitive data breach.

This may include:

• Legal fees and costs

• Repairing computer systems and networks damaged in a cyberattack

• Data recovery

• Restoring affected customers’ personal identities

• Notifying customers and authorities of a data breach

insurance, is a contract that a company can acquire in order to decrease the financial risks of conducting business online. The insurance policy transfers part of the risk to the insurer in exchange for a monthly or quarterly fee. Cybersecurity insurance is a relatively new and developing market. Early adopters are companies that obtain cybersecurity insurance now. Given the dynamic and variable nature of the linked cyber risks, cybersecurity policies can alter from month to month. Unlike wellestablished insurance plans, underwriters of cybersecurity insurance policies have little data to construct risk models to calculate insurance policy coverages, rates, and premiums.

Cyber insurance vs. Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance

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Why is cybersecurity insurance important for you?

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To Conclude

A single cyberattack can destroy an unprepared organization. Considering this, it is important that all companies develop a cyber risk management program. Because cybersecurity insurance is new, coverage will differ significantly between providers. Companies should carefully examine the policy’s specifics before selecting one to make sure it has the required protection and specifications. Furthermore, businesses should assess if their policies protect them against existing and new cyberattacks and threat profiles. Cyber risk insurance is also essential to the recovery process following a data breach. If your system or network has been breached, cyber risk insurance may help you recover losses, pay fees and damages, and keep operations running while you rebuild and restore your systems and networks.

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Thursday, May 25

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Paul Douglas

Wergley – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Cana, TV Screams and Mario Figueroa – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli –

6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic

– 6pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine

Love – 6pm

Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Hollywood

Film Noirchestra: Mancini – 7pm

Jolene’s – Tim Burleson – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

– DJ John Paul and Mc2Gunz – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Latina Night

w/ DJ LF – 9pm

Purple Room – Sharon Sills – 6:30pm

Runway – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Shanghai Red’s (PS) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King

Trio – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Friday, May 26

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, J and the Sundawgs – 7pm

Bart Lounge – DJs Chicosounds, Jan

Paul, Zuko,Chirri and Gastian – 8pm

Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner –

6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc

Antonelli – 6pm

Jolene’s – Patrice Morris – 7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – The Dudes of

San Diego – 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – The House Band

– 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

– Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Emo Night w/

Forrest Kline from Hellogoodbye – 9pm

Purple Room – Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway – 6pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs – Wanted

(Bon Jovi Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm

Sullivan’s – Rose Mallett Trio – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ

Gio the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Saturday, May 27

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Off Da Cuff – 7pm

Bart Lounge – DJ Pico – 8pm

Big Rock Pub – Highroad – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Christine and the Lost Keys – 7pm

Chef George’s – TBA – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – “Can’t

Even” Comedy – 8pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc

Antonelli – 6pm

Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane –

7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – The Dudes of San Diego – 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –

12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Flogging Seagulls – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Ella Vos – 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

– Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Gimme

Gimme Disco – 9pm

Purple Room – Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway – 6pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs – Queen

Nation (Queen Tribute) and Brobots

– 7pm

Sullivan’s – Paul Villalobos – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett –

5-7pm, John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Dio DJ

the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm, DJ

Erika Starr – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Sunday, May 28

Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo

Guitar – 1pm, Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30pm, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF –

8pm

Big Rock Pub – TBA – 11:30am

Casuelas Café – El Mariachi Coachella –

1pm, Voices Carrie – 5:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic

Afternoon w/ Adam Gainey and Mario

Figeuroa – 3:30pm

Fisherman’s Market, PS – Live Music

– 6pm

Jolene’s – Desert Crows – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 3:30-7:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

– Inakaraoke Karaoke – 7pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana –

12pm

The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, May 29

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Casuelas Café – Brad Byrd – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry

Copeleto – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Tuesday, May 30

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Roxanne Avaro –

6:30pm

Casuelas Café – The Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner –

6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice

Morris, Marc Antonelli and Christine

Love – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Purple Room – Rose Mallett – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm

The Village – DJ Erika Starr – 9pm

Wednesday, May 31

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, The Myx – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Karaoke – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Tracy Palooza a Benefit for Tracy Dietlin – 6pm

Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

The Fix – Alex Santana – 5:30pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm

Jolene’s – Open Mic – 6:30pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @Fantasy Springs – 33 Thunder –7pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Purple Room – Charles Herrera, Darci

Daniels and Michael Holmes – 6:30pm

Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER

PALM DESERT, CA

The Artists Council, now in its third year as an independent organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, promotes the art and artists of the Coachella Valley and beyond through our mission: “Elevating artists through exhibitions, professional development, and community engagement”. They do this by offering a robust program of exhibitions, art and business-of-art classes, workshops, lectures, critiques, salons, book clubs, and social gatherings. With the current shelterin-place restrictions, they have a thriving and growing array of activities on FaceBook and Zoom. Visit our calendar often to find online critiques, professional development sessions, book club meetings, online charity sales, and FB People’s Choice Awards.

With the support of their members and the community, they can reach their goal to create the most important arts organization in the Coachella Valley.

The Artists Council is committed to a fulfilling creative life for all and recognizes the powerful impact art can have on our world, both in the making of art and

exposure to it. Their concept of inclusion embraces all races, genders, ages, religions, identities, personal experiences and lifestyles. Cultural inclusion is one of our guiding principles.

For more info visit artistcouncil.com

Think Creative Events and Join Their Mailing List Today!

BY RICK RIOZZA

AROMATHERAPY 2.0

When it comes to treating one’s body at a fancy resort—especially out here in our tourist desert, besides all the stylistic massages going on, adding “essential oils” and/or lotions seem to really bump-up the experience.

And most therapy programs at spas, resorts, private businesses, and medical health offices concur that combining aromatherapy with massage can truly relax your senses, helping to reduce any anxiety and tension you may be experiencing. The healing touch of massage releases endorphins. These are hormones known as “feel good chemicals” because they have natural pain relief and stress reduction properties.

Geez!—and to boot, I bet there are some sessions that are conducting wine tastings as well!

Sign us up stat!

Of course we wine enthusiasts have been experiencing aromatherapy in a different more culinary way, simply by enjoying a nice glass of wine. Especially those classic aromatic white wines that include Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Moscato, Pinot Gris, Viognier, and Torrontès. Although we drink up the Sauv Blanc most of the time here in the desert, we still have a dedicated fan group for Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Moscato (still or sparkling); and for the autumn favorite: Gervurtz!

On the red side of things, one has to admit that Pinot Noir fits the bill along with Syrahs, Zinfandels, and red blends—which are usually made up from a combo of Syrah, Zin, and Petite Sirah. (We can probably through in the Sangiovese Grosso, from Brunello di Montalcino—but we’ll keep that for, yet, another Italian wine article!)

Clearly, what makes for a full-on aromatic wine, are those that have intense floral scents, fragrances, and—well, bouquets! resulting from unique aromatic compounds found in white wine grapes.

For you nerds, you know that these aromatic compounds are called monoterpenes (a subgroup of terpenes.) Terpenes and monoterpenes are found in many aromatic plants and flowers like roses, geranium, pine, lavender, and more. The monoterpenes compound produces the rich, distinct aromas of orange blossom, rose petals, and honeysuckle in whites.

Now because these aromatic wines are so fragrant, most of us enjoy a glass every so often— as an apéro or just having a chilled glass of wine for the afternoon. We usually go for the more subtle wines that stay in the background during dinner. Again, a savvy blanc—albeit aromatic, does work well with light fare and seafood.

For those so interested: apart from the natural aromas and flavors of a particular grape, the aromatic qualities of the grape varietals can also be enhanced during vinificadion: Any vacation trip to a winery, you’ll quickly learn that the use of native yeast during the fermentation process is standard practice, but it’s crucial in the making of aromatic wines. That’s because the native yeasts release esters, which naturally enhance the wine aroma.

Cool temperatures help preserve the aromas’ freshness and unlock even more aromatics. Malolactic fermentation can decrease the acidity and dull the aroma notes, so it’s usually avoided in the making of aromatic wines; and ensuring the juice doesn’t come into contact with oak is essential since the oak flavors can mask the floral scents. Thus, your Chardonnay, although as fragrant as can be during fermentation, is “adjusted” to more a buttery feel when aged in oak.

So let’s see if you agree with the general aroma & flavor profile of your particular aromatic grape: Riesling wine aroma notes: Honey, green apple, and lime; Riesling wine flavor notes: Apricot and nectarine fruit flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc wine aroma notes: Gooseberry, lemongrass, and basil; Sauv Blanc wine flavor notes: Gooseberry, citrus, and herbs.

Gewürztraminer wine aroma notes: Lychee, pink grapefruit, rose, and tangerine; Gevurst wine flavor notes: Grapefruit and ginger.

Muscat wine aroma notes: Grape, grapefruit, orange blossom, and honeysuckle; Muscat wine flavor notes: Mandarin and lemon.

Viognier wine aroma notes: Pine, thyme, chamomile, and lavender; Viognier wine flavor notes: Tangerine, honeysuckle, and peach.

Pinot Gris wine aroma notes: White nectarine, green apple, lemon, and lime fruit; Pinot Gris wine flavor notes: Spice and honey.

Torrontes (Tor-ron-TESS) wine aroma notes: Peach, rose petal, and geraniums; Torrontes wine flavor notes: Lemon zest and white peach.

So are you in—or are you out! Are you tasting these wines—or not!

And now, some recommended aromatic wines to chill-up for the season.

As we continue to write, the Pinot Grigio/ Gris grape really takes on its own individual flavor profile depending on where in the world it is grown. The pinot grigio from Italy is quite different from the pinot gris from—let’s say Alsace, on the French German border.

So look: 2020 Hugel Pinto Gris Alsace Classic ($27). “A perfumed white, this entices with sweet blossoms and candied citrus underscored by savory wet flint and smoked thyme. Though veering into off-dry territory, this is balanced and fresh, with pronounced marzipan and blanched almond notes.” 90 points, Winespectator Magazine.

Talk about an aromatic wine, this pinot gris hits all the buttons!!

2022 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough Te Muna (around $20). We’ve written on this high-end New Zealand wine before because it is so aromatic, and, the aromas meld into its palate. “Fleshy, fresh, mango, salted melton, white peach, litsea oil, and sage.” 93 points, Winespectator.

This Craggy Range is a wine to contemplate. Of course if goes great with seafood and light fare, but if you sample this wine by itself, you’ll think about the grape and how this wine was produced—fun stuff!

2018 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, Private Reserve Gewurztraminer ($25) “Light golden yellow. High intense aromatics, lychee, rosewater, ginger, lemongrass and pain d’épices. An intricate interwoven palate, very exotic and luxurious, with waxy, savory/sweet tastes and textures. This is wonderful full-on Gewürztraminer in all its exotic glory – a great interpretation of this classic variety.” 91 points, Club Enologique

Here’s to the sweet smell of success!

Cheers!

PET PL ACE FRANKIE’S MESSAGE, DON’T ADOPT A PET ONLINE!

We were removed for brief times to mate with the females who were weak from having so many puppies. In the summer, the heat was unbearable, and I smelled death coming from some of the cages. Many of the dogs were sick. My fur was so matted it felt like a painful helmet encasing my body. I was shut down and frozen from the endless suffering.

One day the garage door opened! Humans in uniforms took us away, and a nice woman took me and a few of the other dogs to Loving All Animals. I went to live with Kim Bledsoe and Linda Williams who have another dog. My new sister Willow has only one eye. Willow seemed happy and wanted to play.”

Linda Williams recalls, “I learned that dogs like Frankie lacked socialization and feared people because of their horrible treatment. I prayed I was up to the challenge of helping Frankie. He wouldn’t look at me in the eye, and it took me five days to get him to walk. He slept standing up with his head drooping. I pushed Frankie in a pet stroller around the neighborhood to introduce him to the world. One night Frankie had a bad dream, and I woke him up. A miracle happened when he ran to me and put his front legs around my neck and gave me a huge hug. He is still a bit timid around strangers, but he is a happy boy and always stays near me. When I’m coming home and I’m a block away, he knows it and becomes overjoyed.”

BY JANET McAFEE

profit” is about the dollar signs. If the pet you purchased online or from a backyard breeder arrives with a medical or behavior problem, don’t expect to be compensated or have your phone calls returned.

Sandy Miller, local dog trainer extraordinaire, warns, “You don’t know what problems you are getting when you adopt online. When the animals are unknown and unseen, adopters may experience the tragedy of having to put a new pet down due to extreme medical and behavior problems. The indiscriminate breeding done by these sellers can produce genetically inferior dogs when related animals mate. Many of my clients have adopted from online sellers only to have huge medical bills.”

This precious Shih Tzu spent the first three years of his life suffering in a small cage inside a garage in the sweltering high desert heat. Other dogs were caged above, below, and next to him. Frankie was part of an illegal large scale “backyard breeding” operation also known as a “puppy mill” where dogs are bred indiscriminately, confined to cramped spaces, frequently mistreated, and often experience untreated illnesses and death.

These cruel facilities operate out of the public eye, posting cute pictures of puppies costing many thousands of dollars online. These large-scale operations ship fragile and often sick puppies across the country to unsuspecting buyers. In 2018, California banned the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores unless they were from rescues and shelters. Dishonest puppy store merchants then “forged” records to circumvent the law, and finally additional legal

MEET ALVIN

I’m in danger at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus after 57 stressful days. Come meet me soon in a private visiting area, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, open 10am4pm Mon thru Sat. Shepherd mix boy, 40 lbs., 9-mo-old.

I’m dog ID#A1725665, (951) 358-7302 let them know when you are coming.

efforts closed them down. The unscrupulous became more creative, hiding behind computers luring prospective adopters with cute photographs and deceiving information.

How are the parent dogs treated? Frankie tells you his story, hoping to help save some of the millions of animals still suffering in these cruel operations:

“My feet were sore and swollen from standing on the wire mesh of my cage in the sweltering garage. I could not turn around, and my legs cramped with pain. The stench was overwhelming, and the wail of the dogs made it difficult to sleep. Sometimes waste products from the dogs above me dropped into my cage. Some days we had no food. We never saw the sun, the moon, or the clouds. We never smelled the flowers, saw the rain, or felt the soft grass underneath our feet. We never knew a loving touch from a human. Sometimes one of the men got angry and hit me as he shoved me back into my cage.

During the pandemic puppy mills operating online experienced a boom in their business and continue to overbreed fueled by greed. Some “scam” operators require large deposits and airline fees in advance, and then no dog ever arrives. They don’t care about the dogs’ welfare, as “pets for

MEET DILL

I was rescued with my 3 siblings by Loving All Animals. I am a happy active 4-mo-old Mastiff/ German Shepherd mix boy and predicted to weigh about 80 lbs. when full grown. Call (760) 834-7000 for a time to meet me at their shelter in Coachella.

The list on the next page of shelters and rescues can help in your search for a wonderful new pet. Rather than pay thousands of dollars for a pet, you can adopt a vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered animal from shelters and rescues for a nominal cost. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and the Coachella Valley Animal Campus are large shelters with many adoptable animals. If you seek a specific breed and age of dog, go to www.perfinder.com and type in the breed along with your zip code for a list of dogs close to your home. Contact me at Loving All Animals 760-834-7000 or www.rcdas.org for help finding a specific breed or type of pet.

Rescue dogs and cats rock!

(Photograph by Alicia Bailey)

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

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COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS –

Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public)

PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER –

Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public)

DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com , View animals at www.petango.com/dhsacc 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, Call for appointment (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email volunteer@ animalsamaritans.org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833. (Private)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www.orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private)

KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private)

PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact

them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www. lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private)

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077. (Private)

FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 980-3383. (Private)

SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE

– Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private)

LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY –

Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free. org, (951) 659-4687. (Private)

CITY OF BANNING ANIMAL SHELTER –

Open daily 10am-6pm. Located at 2050 E. Charles Street, Banning. Many beautiful animals of all sizes. View animals at www. arerecue.org/banning (951) 708-1280 Short staffed so don’t always answer phones. (Public)

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL

SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL

SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino. (Public)

Close to 400 elegantly-attired luncheon guests enjoyed an afternoon of fun, shopping for that “must have” designer purse at the highlyacclaimed Olive Crest Annual Pick-A-Purse Luncheon at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel in Ontario. The ladies and gentlemen in attendance were definitely on a mission -- to support Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children, and to preserving the family...“One Life At A Time®.”

Karen Brown, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Kivett-Teeters Associates, served as Emcee, and also served on the Planning Committee for this year’s event. “Olive Crest has been near and dear to my heart for many years,” said Brown. One of my dearest friends grew her family with the help of Olive Crest, and that is how this amazing organization first appeared on my radar. Eight years ago, I was invited to attend this event and it was right up my alley. From an early age, helping others and doing what I could with what I had was important to me. Over the years, that love for helping others continued, and although I may not have always had a lot of money to just write a check, I knew in my heart I had time to give to this worthy cause. Volunteering at Olive Crest makes my heart MORE than happy! I am so proud to be part of this fabulous event, because we all had so much fun making this magic happen. I hope after being here today that some of these lovely guests in attendance will feel it in their hearts to do what they can with what they have, to start their chapter of helping Olive Crest do the life-changing work it has been

SOCIETYSCENE

BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN

PHOTOS BY MARK RITTER

podium to bring attendees up-to-date on Olive Crest’s crucial and life-changing programs for abused, neglected, and at-risk youth. Walter Mueller, Director of Development for Olive Crest, explained Olive Crest’s monthly Kids At Heart Monthly Pledge Program, inspiring many guests to sign up on the spot.

doing for 50 years.”

With the price of admission, guests enjoyed the scrumptious lunch, featuring a summer garden salad, pan seared chicken breast served with forest mushroom sauce, wild rice, and asparagus, followed by a delectable chocolate mousse cake that was sure to satisfy any sweet lover. Guests were then given the opportunity to participate in many exciting opportunity drawings, to hear about Olive Crest celebrating its 50th Anniversary Milestone, and to hear about the many transformational programs and services the organization offers for at-risk children and families in our community.

Some of the featured designer bags the ladies clamored for included Coach, Kate Spade, Patricia Nash, Michael Kors, Radley London, Thacker Ronnie, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, DKNY, as well as, other well-known designer brands. Kristen Salvesen was the lucky winner of the exquisite Alexander McQueen purse valued at $1,500.00. And her Mom, Kate Salveson, was the lucky winner of the stunning Ben Bridge diamond necklace!!!!

“This year’s theme is “Heart Of Gold” and this theme is all about Olive Crest celebrating its 50th Anniversary milestone,” said Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland & Desert Communities.

“Due to the heartbreaking and significant increase in the number of child abuse and neglect cases reported in our community over the last five years, Olive Crest realizes more must be done to respond to this crisis. Through the generosity of the many amazing women who attend this event, we are able to raise tangible support for the thousands

of local children and families who need help. Every year I am honored and humbled to see the dedication and the eagerness of those who attend to truly make an impact in our community.”

As everyone was enjoying their lunch, a well-deserved round of applause erupted for this year’s generous luncheon Sponsors, who included Julie Dirksen, Culver-Newlin, Toyota of Riverside, HUB International, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists, Pacific Premier Bank, US Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Karen Brown Realtor with Coldwell Banker KivettTeeters Associates, Pam Swift Divorce Mediation Services, Ontario Host Lions, Ford Fritts Riverside Auto Center, Open Door Escape Games, Provident Bank, Altura Credit Union, and Arrowhead Orthopedics.

Tracy Fitzsimmons then stepped to the

It was now time to engage guests in the highly-anticipated Pick-A-Purse portion of the program, where guests were called up in small groups to select a purse of their dreams from a dazzling array of designer purses. Guests proceeded to pick a number from a basket that determined the order of that individual’s purse selection. If a guest picked a lower number, that guest was one of the first to select a purse. If a guest picked a higher number, that guest would pick their new purse later on in the selection process. Purses were refreshed throughout the event, so chances were good that each guest would get the purse of their dreams!

At the conclusion of the luncheon, guests were invited to mark their calendars for several important Olive Crest upcoming fundraisers, including a Riverside Signature event on SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, Olive Crest Golf Invitational on FEBRUARY 26, 2024, and next year’s Pick-a-Purse Luncheon on May 5, 2024.

For additional information on how you can volunteer or support Olive Crest, please call 1-800-550-child (2445) or visit www. olivecrest.org

(left to right) Nancy DeVries, Trustee of Olive Crest Desert Communities, and granddaughter Mikayla Kragenbrink.

(left to right) Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland & Desert Communities, and Event Sponsor Dr. Natalie Driessen, Owner of Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists of Palm Desert & La Jolla.

(left to right) Karen Brown, Luncheon Emcee, and Kristen Salvesen, who was the winner of the stunning Alexander McQueen designer purse, valued at $1,500.

Nancy DeVries selecting the purse of her dreams at the event!

(left to right) George Driessen, Caroline Driessen, Dr, Natalie Driessen, and Katelyn Messina.

ARE RATES PEAKING?

Last week, Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve signaled that additional rate increases were unlikely. This news comes as a welcomed relief to borrowers who have been challenged by higher rates and the costs associated with inflation. Rate increases have helped to bring down inflation. Current estimates forecast inflation falling to a 3% rate by year’s end.

As regional banks lick their wounds from the fallout of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, it should come as no surprise that these same banks are not lending with the same gusto as before. While some banks have problems with their investment portfolios, the larger concern relates to commercial real estate lending. As COVID changed work and shopping patterns for many of us, some office buildings and shopping centers are not producing the cash needed to deal with higher interest costs and lower rental revenues. As regional banks were some of the largest lenders to these types of properties, the concern is that a recession could result in the default on enough loans to weaken the financial health of the banks. This concern has resulted in most banks cutting back on lending. This has slowed the once red-hot real estate market.

The economic slowdown caused by less credit helps the Federal Reserve in combating inflation. Estimates believe that the Gross Domestic Product over the next year fell by 1.5% because of the bank failures. The outsized impact of GDP is because those failures caused the banking industry to cut back on lending which would have resulted in greater economic output.

What this means to you depends on whether you are a borrower or a saver. As

a borrower, it appears that rates will not be headed higher. If you are looking to buy a house, rates remain elevated but have probably peaked.

If you are a saver whether it is through your 401k or a regular investment account, it is time to take a look at your approach to the fixed income component of your account. As a reminder, fixed income investments are often referred to as bonds. With bonds, the lender (you via a 401k or investment account) receives interest from the borrower. U.S. government bonds are usually referred to as Treasury bills or Treasury Notes. Companies like McDonald’s or Apple issue corporate bonds. Companies with strong financials are referred to as Investment Grade where AAA is the best and BBB- is the worst. After

JAYWALKING, NOW LEGAL!

Did you know there was a new Jaywalking Law? Yes, now under certain circumstances, Jaywalking is legal as of January 1, 2023.

That is because California has surprisingly relaxed its Jaywalking laws. Under the new “Freedom to Walk Act”, pedestrians will no longer be ticketed for jaywalking… unless they are crossing in a dangerous manner. This means that pedestrians will be able to cross the street outside of a crosswalk, as long as they do so safely.

The new Jaywalking law was passed in response to concerns that the old law was too harsh and disproportionately affected people of color. Studies have shown that Black and Hispanic pedestrians are more likely to be ticketed for Jaywalking than white pedestrians, even when they are crossing the street in the same way. I won’t comment on my thoughts on this reasoning, but I did want to inform my CV Weekly readers of this major, and unexpected, change in the law.

The new law is expected to make it easier for pedestrians to get around, especially in urban areas where there are often few crosswalks. However, it is important to note that pedestrians still have a responsibility to cross the street safely. They should always look both ways before crossing, and they should yield to oncoming traffic.

If you cross safely and get hit by a car, you need a good, local, lawyer. I recently had a client come into my office who was hit by a car

on El Paseo, without insurance. They initially talked to another lawyer who rejected the case………..that I now accepted.

Why did I accept the case when another local PI lawyer rejected it? It was because I asked one more question than the other lawyer. I asked the victim if they had auto insurance with Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage? Even though they were not in their car, the UM would cover and protect them… and no it would not raise their insurance rates.

This I because it was a non-chargeable accident, as they were not at fault. Though the client was concerned about going getting medical treatment and not having a way to pay for the med bills, I assured them their auto coverage would pay, as if it were the insurance for the uninsured vehicle.

When injured, drivers should seek a medical evaluation asap. An ambulance, validates the injuries severity and provides the information lawyers need to get you a maximum recovery. Unfortunately, often victims do not want to spend money on the hospital, ER, or ambulance. They don’t realize they will get it back in SPADES in the settlement, if they were not at fault.

A clients talking to the defense lawyer, or adjuster, puts one’s lawyer at a disadvantage, as it provides INFORMATION to the defense. A client does not always remember what they told the adjuster and it is not just what the victim said, but what the adjuster/attorney THOUGHT s/he heard them say.”

that, corporate bonds are referred to as junk bonds with a higher degree of risk.

As of last year, an FDIC-insured bank certificate of deposit for three months paid as much as 5.2% per annum. At the same time, a three-month US Treasury paid right around 5%. Both investments are essentially risk-free. At the same time, Investment Grade Bonds typically paid much less. Junk bonds on the other hand continue to see rates move higher as borrowers with heavy debt loads or inadequate cashflows find it harder to raise the funds needed to operate.

If you believe that a recession is coming, try to concentrate your fixed income investments in low-risk assets like a bank CD, US Treasury, or investment grade corporate. The potential return from higher-

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risk bonds is appealing on the surface but may hold much more risk than the return justifies. The area for the brave to consider is bank debt. Many banks issue debt at the holding company level. If the bank fails, you lose your investment. Some bank debt was paying more than 10% as of last week despite being investment grade.

When it comes to investing, if you are not sure of the answer, consult an investment professional. A Registered Investment Advisor who works to the Fiduciary standard of care is your best bet as they must put your interests ahead of all others. Brokers are not held to such a high standard of care.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management, a Registered Investment Advisory firm that performs to the fiduciary standard of care. For more information, please visit WinslowDrake.com

I advise clients to take down social media, as it is the latest trick used by the defense in Accidents cases and by the DA in DUI’s. The insurance company and DA, will Google you in an accident, and check Facebook etc, to gather information on you. They may also contact your Facebook friends to get negative information about you.

For instance, IF you post you were just in an accident and thus were 1 hour late for golf or tennis, it arguably suggests you were not hurt that badly. If while treating, you post about playing a sport, going dancing, or on a ski vacation, this might suggest you were ok and thus faking your injuries…..or so the defense would argue. Obviously, one can be injured and still play tennis or golf, but with some pain.

The bottom line is, “If you don’t see a doctor on a regular basis, the delay reduces the case value, and the case may not be financially

worthwhile for an attorney. In other words, the insurance company will argue if you were really injured you would have found a way to get medical care.”

Insurance companies think most claims are false. They ponder whether you slipped and fell while running around the pool or fell in your shower and then thought, “I will say it is from my recent accident.” The bottom line is that adjusters are paid to downplay the severity of the accident and the amount to be paid to you.

Sooo, protect yourself and retain an experienced LOCAL PI/ACCIDENT lawyer!

QUENCH YOUR HEALTH’S THIRST AT DESERT LONGEVITY INSTITUTE

BY TIAR’A LITERARY & ILLUSTRATION

the sky, but I’m not talking about the sun. It’s the DESERT LONGEVITY INSTITUTE shield. Much like Marvel Comic’s Batman, who displays his shield in the sky over Gotham City to signify that help is on the way. Desert Longevity Institute shines its beacon boldly for all to know that rejuvenation, optimal health, and anti-aging is never too far from reach - and they do accept insurances and Medicare.

Summertime has officially washed ashore our gorgeous golden California coastline. As the Palm trees sway gently in the breeze we are getting outside and lapping up all the vitamin D necessary to help us glow inside and out. But word to the wise – If you spend more than twenty minutes per day in direct Southern California sun, apply non-toxic sunscreen. It’s wonderful to have healthy vitamin D levels, which helps prevent autoimmune conditions as well as other infirmities from invading our bodies. However, caution - too much sun can become the cause of an unhealthy level of vitamin D. This can at times lead to vitamin D toxicity, and of course, a blistering sunburn. I think we all agree it would be better to avoid the dangers of overexposure and monitor outdoor sweltering sunshine and continue to reap its charge of vibrant energy.

Many within our sunshine state’s healthconscious community will assuredly know that when the outside weather could leave bread like blackened toast, or an egg fried to perfection on a sidewalk, our bodies tend to excrete more sweat than usual. This, our bodies do to protect and keep us from

overheating. If we did not excrete sweat then our bodies would end up like a car lacking coolant – another no-no, whatever the weather.

With summertime heat comes a flare that blazes an unhealthy loss of vitamins, such as C and B, minerals such as zinc and iron – electrolytes; such as potassium and magnesium. These are elements that our body cannot do without, and when in short supply can become the root cause for a plethora of health complications, and even fatality.

To combat this summertime inevitability, a therapy that has and is becoming all the hotter with each passing season is Vitamin IV Therapy. For those who may not be aware of its concept allow us the opportunity to hydrate you with its basic understanding.

Vitamin IV Therapy is designed to optimally deliver vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes directly into the body in their purest form. This ensures greater levels of absorption and benefits felt within minutes. Over-the-counter, and pharmaceutical grade supplements, which we all should by now have grown to love, do inject our bodies

with a healthy dose of these vital little health helpers. However, supplements are not always absorbed by the body as with IV therapy, and results are certainly not felt right away.

When I first heard about Vitamin IV Therapy, I admit that I was skeptical. Who wants to have a small needle prodded into the back of their hand that is attached to a small plastic bag containing fluid that hangs on a five-foot tall rollable metal pole. It’s not exactly the imagery that depicts a perfect dream. Couple that with having to sit still for a period in a medical facility while the IV drips its therapy directly into your body - I was a little apprehensive to say the least. However, once the procedure began with nothing more than a slight prick on the back of my hand, I was gently eased into a relaxed state aided by the knowledge that this treatment would directly and accurately fuel my body with all the necessary vitamins and nutrients it needed to bring me back to optimal clarity, focus, and elevated levels of energy. Especially, after losing all those vital nutrients, vitamins, and electrolytes to heat and sun exposure.

That’s one thing about a glorious light in

THE SAFETY SIDE ON MEMORIAL DAY!

and drive.

• Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive.

• Have patience and be a courteous driver.

Water Safety

Paddle board? Jet Ski? Surfing? It is all harmless fun, right? Fun, certainly. But think before you play. Whatever the activity, observe these three cardinal rules.

• Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

• Know local weather conditions. Make sure the water and weather conditions are safe. Let others know when you hit the water and when you plan to return.

• Swimming pools. Make sure everyone knows how to swim. Do not swim alone or leave children unattended.

Vitamin IV Therapy helps rejuvenate your body with a healthy dose of vitamins, essential fluids, electrolytes (which are vitally important during hot summer months) and antioxidants, vital for eliminating free-radicals that cause aging, and heavy metal toxins. Administering the perfect blend of these elements leaves you feeling sudden relief from various health conditions. Customized IV Therapies are available such as B-12, high dose vitamin C, glutathione, NAD + and more. But don’t just take our word for it. Contact the epitome of anti-aging and well-being that the desert has to offer – DESERT LONGEVITY INSTITUTE.

Dr. Johnson, often referred to as the “doctor of last resort”, has assisted patients nurture their health back to - or for the first time, optimal. Dr. Johnson’s extensive knowledge and medical experience as a physician for over forty years, is the reason that he, and his clinic are synonymous with our beautiful Coachella Valley’s thriving health community.

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SAFETYTIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

at your cookout.

• Never grill indoors or unattended –not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area.

• Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.

• Hot grease or ashes could spill from the grill onto the wooden deck or into dry leaves or grass.

Hiking Safety

• Watch out for rattlesnakes.

Many of you will be off Memorial Day weekend. With temperatures warming up, most places will be crowded with those enjoying Memorial Day weekend.

Situational awareness will be key to your safety.

Below are some tips and reminders

to keep everyone safe while making it a “Memorable Memorial Day Weekend.”

Share them with your family and friends!

Travel Safety

• Buckle up, slow down, and do not drive impaired.

• Be well rested, alert and patient; give your full attention to the road. Do not text

• Let someone know where and what time you are leaving and intend on returning.

Barbecue Safety

This fun seasonal ritual has a flip side, though — namely, an onset of injuries and home fires due to careless cooking practices. Here are some tips you can follow to stay safe while enjoying those tasty treats

• Let others know your destination and time of departing and returning.

• Bring fluids (water) and stay hydrated.

• Wear appropriate clothing.

• Wear sunscreen.

The most important thing is always practicing common sense and “situational awareness!”

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

DISMANTLING THE OLD PARADIGM

“When your soul brings you to the crossroads of a new era and you are about to embark on a new soul study or project, there are energetic structures within and around your [energy] field that must be dismantled.”

Restorative Calibration Manual,

Aimee Mosco

BY AIMEE MOSCO

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All souls in body on this planet who have agreed to participate in the collective ascension initiative, which is well under way, have been preparing for the end of the current era for quite some time. Souls operate at the highest levels of consciousness. This higher part of each one of us has been channeling communications to our human self counterpart to keep us synced with a grand ascension plan for collective humanity.

The transition to a new era with new soul studies is an intricate operation because all systems that do not support the new way of life must be dismantled as we simultaneously build new systems. This is tricky because humans have been embroiled in the dense atmosphere of the old era of separation which hampers awareness, so we were largely unaware of the collective soul agenda and the guiding communications from the soul realm. As the heavy energy of the old paradigm atmosphere lightens around us to support the new unity paradigm, we are slowly but steadily awakening to this higher understanding and the whisperings of our souls.

We became accustomed to chaos and discomfort in the old era because it was part of our collective soul study. We needed to learn how to navigate the darkness of separation and find the light of divine connectivity. We did just that as that as our souls quietly guided us forward. We learned, we grew, we awakened, and now we are ascending as individuals and as a collective force. Darkness, chaos, discomfort, and separation no longer align with our new soul studies or with the shifting atmosphere that supports a unified world, so the systems that held the old paradigm matrix in place are now crumbling.

The more we awaken to an understanding of our collective soul agenda, the faster the old systems fall apart. As the old systems dissolve, the new systems grow roots. Remember this when you observe the changes happening in the world and in your own life. Whatever will not serve you or collective humanity in the new era of unity will ultimately fall away. You can choose to let your soul guide you in releasing it with awareness, grace and ease, or you can fight the process and prolong the discomfort. It is your choice.

In my pursuit to help you elevate your awareness and plant roots in the new paradigm, I invite you to join my Telegram group DIVINE PURPOSE Discussions. Go to https://t.me/+8XQ9bgCiF0A2YzIx and enjoy the light of this supportive community.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as a leadership advisor to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee’s Channeling page on Facebook with @ihsaimeemosco or visit Aimee at www.ihsunity.com

ARIES (March 21-April 19): My reading of the astrological omens inspires me to make a series of paradoxical predictions for you. Here are five scenarios I foresee as being quite possible in the coming weeks. 1. An epic journey to a sanctuary close to home. 2. A boundary that doesn’t keep people apart but brings them closer. 3. A rambunctious intervention that calms you down and helps you feel more at peace. 4. A complex process that leads to simple clarity. 5. A visit to the past that empowers you to redesign the future.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do you want a seed to fulfill its destiny? You must bury it in the ground. There, if it’s able to draw on water and the proper nutrients, it will break open and sprout. Its life as a seed will be over. The plant it eventually grows into will look nothing like its source. We take this process for granted, but it›s always a miracle. Now let’s invoke this story as a metaphor for what you are hopefully on the verge of, Taurus. I invite you to do all that’s helpful and necessary to ensure your seed germinates!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your meandering trek through the Unpromised Land wasn›t as demoralizing as you feared. The skirmish with the metaphorical dragon was a bit disruptive, but hey, you are still breathing and walking around— and even seem to have been energized by the weird thrill of the adventure. The only other possible downside was the new dent in your sweet dream. But I suspect that in the long run, that imperfection will inspire you to work even harder on behalf of your sweet dream—and this will be a blessing. Here›s another perk: The ordeal you endured effectively cleaned out stale old karma, freeing up space for a slew of fresh help and resources.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Testing time is ahead, but don›t get your nerves in an uproar with fantasy-spawned stress. For the most part, your challenges and trials will be interesting, not unsettling. There will be few if any trick questions. There will be straightforward prods to stretch your capacities and expand your understanding. Bonus! I bet you›ll get the brilliant impulse to shed the ball and chain you›ve been absentmindedly carrying around with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Biologist Edward O. Wilson said that the most social animals are ants, termites, and honeybees. He used the following criteria to define that description: “altruism, instincts devoted to social life, and the tightness of the bonds that turn colonies into virtual superorganisms.” I’m going to advocate that you regard ants, termites, and honeybees as teachers and role models for you. The coming weeks will be a great time to boost your skill at socializing and networking. You will be wise to ruminate about how you could improve your life by enhancing your ability to cooperate with others. And remember to boost your altruism!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Jack Sarfatti is an authentic but maverick physicist born under the sign of Virgo. He suggests that if we make ourselves receptive and alert, we may get help from our future selves. They are trying to communicate good ideas to us back through time. Alas, most of us don’t believe such a thing is feasible, so we aren’t attuned to the potential help. I will encourage you to transcend any natural skepticism you might have about Sarfatti’s theory. As a fun experiment, imagine that the Future You has an important transmission for you—maybe several transmissions. For best results, formulate three specific questions to pose to the Future You.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I have five points for your consideration. 1. You are alive in your mysterious, endlessly interesting life, and you are imbued with the fantastically potent power of awareness. How could you not feel thrilled? 2. You’re on a planet that’s always surprising, and you›re in an era when so many things are changing that you can›t help being fascinated. How could you not feel thrilled? 3. You have some intriguing project to look forward to, or some challenging

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but engaging work you›re doing, or some mindbending riddle you›re trying to solve. How could you not feel thrilled? 4. You›re playing the most enigmatic game in the universe, also known as your destiny on Earth, and you love ruminating on questions about what it all means. How could you not feel thrilled? 5. You never know what›s going to happen next. You’re like a hero in an epic movie that is endlessly entertaining. How could you not feel thrilled?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): «Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn,» advises Scorpio author Neil Gaiman. Let›s make that one of your mantras for the coming weeks. In my astrological understanding, you are due to cash in on favors you have bestowed on others. The generosity you have expressed should be streaming back your way in abundance. Be bold about welcoming the bounty. In fact, I hope you will nudge and prompt people, if necessary, to reward you for your past support and blessings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): So many of us are starved to be listened to with full attention. So many of us yearn to be seen and heard and felt by people who are skilled at receptive empathy. How many of us? I’d say the figure is about 99.9 percent. That’s the bad news, Sagittarius. The good news is that in the coming weeks, you will have an exceptional ability to win the attention of good listeners. To boost the potential healing effects of this opportunity, here’s what I recommend: Refine and deepen your own listening skills. Express them with panache.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Because you’re a Capricorn, earthiness is probably one of your strengths. It’s your birthright to be practical and sensible and well-grounded. Now and then, however, your earthiness devolves into muddiness. You get too sober and earnest. You’re bogged down in excess pragmatism. I suspect you may be susceptible to such a state these days. What to do? It may help if you add elements of air and fire to your constitution, just to balance things out. Give yourself a secret nickname with a fiery feel, like Blaze, or a crispy briskness, like Breezy. What else could you do to rouse fresh, glowing vigor, Breezy Blaze—even a touch of wildness?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I love to use metaphors in my writing, but I hate to mix unrelated metaphors. I thrive on referring to poetry, sometimes even surrealistic poetry, but I try to avoid sounding like a lunatic. However, at this juncture in your hero›s journey, Aquarius, I frankly feel that the most effective way to communicate with you is to offer you mixed metaphors and surrealist poetry that border on sounding lunatic. Why? Because you seem primed to wander around on the edges of reality. I›m guessing you›ll respond best to a message that›s aligned with your unruly mood. So here goes: Get ready to surf the spiritual undertow all the way to the teeming wilderness on the other side of the cracked mirror. Ignore the provocative wasteland on your left and the intriguing chaos on your right. Stay focused on the stars in your eyes and devote yourself to wild joy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): «The gift of patience opens when our body, heart, and mind slow enough to move in unison.» So says Piscean poet Mark Nepo. I feel confident you are about to glide into such a grand harmony, dear Pisces. Through a blend of grace and your relaxed efforts to be true to your deepest desires, your body, heart, and mind will synchronize and synergize. Patience will be just one of the gifts you will receive. Others include: a clear vision of your most beautiful future; a lucid understanding of what will be most meaningful to you in the next three years; and a profound sense of feeling at home in the world wherever you go.

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TRAINER DONNA EXPLAINS “WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY?”

BY COACH NADIA POPOVA

Prolonged sitting or standing

So, as you can see, what many people think are muscular or skeletal problems are actually myofascial problems. And they must be dealt with differently.

One of the most effective ways to do this is the myofascial release.

Pain in various parts of the body can be caused by stiffness of a deep tissue webbing called fascia that runs throughout the body. Tension in a particular area can lead to unbearable pain and restricted motion of other parts of the body. Undergoing Myofascial Release Therapy is the effective alternative medicine that naturally resolves health problems and symptoms caused by myofascial tension.

What does Myofascial Release Treat?

Some of conditions successfully treated with Myofascial Release include:

Lower back and pelvic pain

Headaches/Migraine

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Neck dysfunction (alignment)

Neck and shoulder pain

Hip and knee pain

Poor posture

Repetitive strain injury

Sciatica

How is a myofascial release performed?

Fascial stretching is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method that focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. To break that down, fascial stretch therapy involves hands-on therapy between you and a therapist where the therapist manipulates your muscles to stretch your connective muscle tissue, rather than focusing on one muscle at a time.

Myofascial release session can last longer as there is more one-on-one needed due to this long duration, low load hold

So if you have yet to try myofascial release massage, and you still have pain, maybe you should give it a shot, you could get your pain-

free life back.

Common problems caused by damaged or tight fascia include:

Headaches

Muscle pain and spasms

Back and neck pain

Recurring injuries

Reduced flexibility

Poor posture

And more…

And common reasons for fascia losing its suppleness include:

Physical traumas such as falls, surgery, and sports injuries

Intense physical activity

Systemic inflammation (usually resulting from an unhealthy lifestyle)

Poor posture

Lack of stretching

Myofascial release loosens the fascia to reintroduce blood flow, promote healing and relieve tension. You may find that the stretching therapist sometimes works in an area different from where the pain originates. That is because myofascial release aims to work on the broad network of muscles. Again, because our fascia is an interconnected network, a reduction in tension throughout the entire body is needed for effective pain relief.

Most of our clients are using our Stretching Therapist Services to assist with injury rehab. Stretching the fascia breaks up scar tissue and increases the range of motion in injured areas as well as elongates the tissue and muscles around the joints and healing areas. Do you have chronic pain? Perhaps myofascial release therapy is the perfect treatment for you. Visit our website today at www. cvsendmeatrainer.com or call (760)880-9904. Our team of registered massage therapists is here to create a treatment plan specifically for you!