Coachella Valley Weekly - June 1 to June 7, 2023 Vol. 12 No. 12

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Tracy Dietlin

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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

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

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Kurt Schawacker

Website Editor Bobby Taffolla

Get ready to delight your taste buds with the flavors of the Coachella Valley! From June 2-11, 2023, the local dining scene will come alive with the highly anticipated Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, offering a tantalizing array of prix fixe menus at a multitude of local restaurants. This annual event is a culinary journey that combines exquisite flavors, creative menus, and the opportunity to give back to the community.

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week showcases the best of the region’s dining scene, providing foodies with a costconscious opportunity to explore new culinary frontiers or revisit beloved local favorites. Participating restaurants offer specially crafted lunch and dinner menus, each featuring a prix fixe selection at attractive price points. Delight in the lunch menus priced at $15, $25, or $35, or indulge in the dinner menus ranging from $39, $49, or $59. For those seeking an extra touch of luxury, there’s even a special $99 option available this year at restaurants like the experiential PS Underground.

One of the best things about Restaurant Week is the variety, both in price points and cuisine. With prices ranging from $15 to $99, there’s truly an option for everyone across the Coachella Valley to enjoy a variety of flavors from the desert’s talented

local chefs.

Plus, diners will be giving back to the community with every reservation made on the Restaurant Week website (dineGPS. com). For each reservation, $1 will be donated to FIND Food Bank, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Coachella Valley. It’s a win-win!

Whether you opt for a leisurely lunch or splurge on an indulgent dinner, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the local dining scene. Unleash your inner foodie and join friends, family, or loved ones over a delicious prix fixe menu.

To make the most of this culinary extravaganza, be sure to make your reservations early! Visit dineGPS.com to explore the participating restaurants, view menus, and make your reservations. Bon appetit!

The Dr. Carreón Foundation will honor its Class of 2023 scholarship students at a Gala Banquet at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm. The event is open to everyone in the community, with money raised from the event going toward next year’s Class of 2024 scholarships. Reservations are required (see below).

“This annual ceremony is a most rewarding experience for not only the scholarship recipients, but also for their families, our scholarship partners, friends of our Foundation, and those in the community supporting our mission,” stated Dr. Carreón Foundation Executive Director Ricardo Loretta.

Students with minority ethnicity from the Eastern Inland Empire were invited to submit a scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, are involved in bettering their community, and who demonstrate leadership skills and financial need. This year 462 applications were reviewed, and 89 deserving students will receive awards.

The celebratory affair’s keynote speaker is Dr. Conrado Bárzaga, CEO of Desert Healthcare District and Foundation. Other speakers include Alumnus Jason Davalos, Foundation Board President John Henry Garcia, and Executive Director Ricardo Loretta. Entertainment for the evening will be offered by a popular local band.

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be reserved at www.carreonfoundation. org. For additional information call (858) 344-4812.

Where: Stater Bros.

Address: 1717 E. Vista Chino, Palm Springs

Date: Tuesday, June 6

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Donors receive a free mini-physical (including readings for blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol levels, iron level and temperature) with results being posted on the donor’s private online portal. Please set an appointment by calling LifeStream at 800-879-4484 or visiting LStream.org.

Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone under

17 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Donors ages 15-18 must weigh at least 110 pounds & meet height requirements. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www. LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds if 19 and older, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, please call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference! For info, call 1.800.879.4484, ext. 458.

Most scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000, with a total of almost $250,000 being awarded, a record for the foundation. This outlay is possible due in part to sponsorships from local organizations and individuals, such as OneFuture CV, and many other gracious partners and individuals. In addition, the Foundation was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from Desert Healthcare District Foundation to support the scholarship program.

To date, the Foundation has now awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 900 students. Recipients have attended schools locally and across the country including College of the Desert, CSUSB Palm Desert, University of Southern California, UCLA, MIT, and Harvard University, to name a few.

Tickets are $85 per person and seats can

About Dr. Carreón Foundation

The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Reynaldo J. Carreón M. D. Foundation prior to his death in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can through education. Recently, the board expanded the mission to include assistance to all other minority ethnicities, such as Black, Asian, Indian, Native American, etc. The Dr. Carreón Foundation Board of Directors has dedicated its efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreon’s vision, which was to help his people “be the greatest Americans possible.” Carreón scholars have attended some 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Follow Dr. Carreón Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

COMMUNITY

CYBERCORNER

In a connected world, the growth of technology has necessitated the need to maintain the security of information or physical property. The majority of crimes took advantage of a fundamental shortcoming in traditional access control systems: the systems provide access based on “what persons have,” such as ID cards, keys, passwords, PIN numbers, and so on, rather than “who the individuals are.” None of these factors truly characterize a person. Rather, they are only a technique of verifying our identity. If someone steals, duplicates, or obtains these identification methods, he or she will be able to access protected data or personal property at any time. However, augmented with the right technology, we can have optimized capability in a secure and speedy manner, without making mistakes or missing vital information, using a combination of facial recognition and capturing the registration plate. In this article, we will talk about these camera systems and will show how AI is advancing its capabilities.

AI-based Automatic Facial and License Plate Recognition System

AI-based Facial Recognition camera systems

Biometric systems use biological attributes like facial features or fingerprints to identify a person, which is difficult to fabricate or falsify. One of the most advanced AI applications is facial recognition. It’s one of the most advanced types of biometric authentication, capable of identifying and authenticating a person based on facial

features in a database image or video. Face recognition employs AI and machine learning methods to recognize human faces in the background. Human eyes are usually the first thing the algorithm looks for, followed by eyebrows, nose, mouth, nostrils, and iris. Additional validations utilizing big datasets comprising both positive and negative images confirm that it is a human face after all of the facial characteristics have been collected. Feature-based, appearance-based,

knowledge-based, and template matching are some of the most prevalent facial recognition algorithms. Each approach has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Face recognition technology has finally reached its full potential, which is to have the same high accuracy (accuracy) as a single fingerprint, following recent breakthroughs in research. The algorithm may easily recognize a specific individual or conclude that the person is unknown by finding the most comparable match for a current camera image and requires a minimum threshold for similarity. In the real world, for car gates/barriers and roadside assistance, the system must be able to capture and recognize a face through a windscreen, day or night, rain or shine, and at a distance, even when the windows are tinted. To get a nice image under those conditions, you’ll need a camera that’s been specifically developed for the job, as well as a specialized and optimized illuminator.

License Plate Recognition System

License Plate Recognition (LPR) is an image processing system that uses license plates to identify vehicles. Access-control systems, for example, utilize this technology in a variety of security and traffic applications. License Plate Recognizer uses AI-based algorithms to identify and recognize number plates with up to 98 percent accuracy. An LPR system typically consists of a digital image capturing

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unit (camera), a processing unit, and several video analytics algorithms. Furthermore, the use of infrared lighting allows such devices to collect car registration plates at night, allowing LPR to be used at any time. To begin, the LPR camera takes photos of license plates. Machine learning and computer vision algorithms are then used to detect the plate. Finally, OCR software is used to return the license plate number in text format from the observed plate area. The transformed number is frequently saved in a database so that it may be used by other IT systems. The LPR system is used in a variety of applications, including unattended parking lots, restricted area security, traffic law enforcement, congestion, and automatic toll collection. LPR approaches range from one application to the next due to diverse working contexts. Combining the capabilities of the Facial recognition system and License plate recognition system, we can ensure increased security. By improving the recognition accuracy of authorized drivers and passengers, two-factor authentication considerably improves security. Both detectors (facial recognition camera and registration plate camera) must fail for the system to fail. As a result, the chance of error for a combined recognition system that employs two detection methods is equal to the sum of the individual detector probabilities of error. If both a facial recognition camera and a registration plate camera have a 95 percent chance of accuracy, the dual-detector (dual-camera system) has a 99.75 percent probability of accuracy.

You may still be wondering how to choose or whether you can upgrade your existing surveillance system to allow for these recognition systems. This is where our Eggsperts can help! Our Eggsperts are eggcellent in helping with deciding on what to choose and if you can upgrade your current surveillance system

Have a suggestion for our next article? Please contact us by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us at tech@eggheadit.com and our Eggsperts are happy to help you with your questions or suggestions.

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SBT (SARABETH TUCEK) “JOAN

OF ALL” (OCEAN OMEN RECORDS)

“If I stopI get stuck, If I’m stuck, I’m not still, thrown into reverse, down the hill, I get stuck in the honey of a memory,I get stuck in the blues of a dream.”

That’s Sarabeth Tucek (who has recently adopted the more efficient acronym, SBT), parsing the ebb and flow of emotional equilibrium on “Happiness,” a track off her newest longplayer, Joan Of All. Sarabeth doesn’t make records very often but when she does, to paraphrase a pithy catch-phrase from the late-great Ricky Nelson, she don’t mess around, boy.

Sarabeth was born in Miami, raised in Manhattan and spent her adolescence in Westfield, New Jersey. A child of divorce, she grew up listening to Cat Stevens, Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen with her mother. Her father was a Classical music aficionado who also introduced Sarabeth and her sister to the dense and intricate pleasures of artists like Laurie Anderson and Steve Reich. It was her dad that taught her how to really listen to music and appreciate the subtle nuances. She arrived in L.A. at the turn of the 21st century, set on an acting career. It was her friendship with Brian Jonestown Massacre architect, Anton Newcombe that inspired her to pick up a guitar and start writing songs. Soon enough, she was adding backing vocals to Supper, the 10th album from critical darling Smog (a.k.a. Bill Callahan). Her self-titled debut, produced by Ethan Johns and Luther Russell, arrived in 2007. The cognoscenti characterized her songs as “somber, solemn, spartan and spooky confessionals.” She shared stages with well-respected artists like Ray Lamontagne and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Even Bob Dylan was smitten with her sound. He ended up inviting her on tour as his opening act.

2011 saw the release of her sophomore effort, Get Well Soon, which was also produced by Luther Russell. Heavily influenced by the death of her father, the record was equal parts beautiful and haunting. A mordant meditation on grief, it brought a measure of catharsis even as it remained visceral and uncompromising.

Now, nearly a dozen years later, she has returned with Joan Of All, a sweeping 15song set that deals a surfeit of complicated emotions. The first few songs set the scene, matching a disparate array of melodic colors and textures to introspective lyrics and moodily elegant vocals.

The ambient noise of crashing waves is immediately superseded by acoustic strumming and Sarabeth’s tremulous vocals on the opener, “Joan Says.” Lyrics like “There was a picture Joan gave to me, she said she thought I should now keep, she said it is the way I wish you could have always stayed, fearless and full of love” land somewhere between a haiku and a pentimento, before the song cleverly folds into the flickering guitar and thunderous rhythms of “Amber Shade.”

Stripped-down guitars, tensile bass and a rumbling beat shadow her casual and conversational vocals. When a mansplain-y dude named Adam wants her to ditch a treasured, but fragile tchotchke, she quietly dismisses his faux concern, insisting; “It’s just what you do, it’s just what you do when you love something and you want it to last, especially if it’s fragile and made of glass/ I’m afraid, but what should I do, everything

breaks, should I just say fuck it to everything and walk away….” Serpentine guitars sidewind through a protean arrangement that straddles the line between tough-minded Garage Rock and flinty Post Punk. By the end, the track downshifts into a shimmery outro that feels like a cosmic exhale. “The Living Room” executes a stylistic 180 and sticks the landing. The pastoral melody is accented by braided guitars that envelop whispery keys and thready bass across a hiccough-y ¾ beat. She attempts to take an emotional inventory;

“I put my life in the center of the room, I dim the lights on parts of the truth, I spin it around and around, past the parts that are wearing down.” Firefly keys flutter on the break, as twinkly guitars oscillate slowly. Expectations are downsized, but an epiphany emerges; “go back home, try to love what you can.”

Then there’s the crushed velvet allure of “Cathy Says.” Fleet fretwork wraps around loose-limbed bass, slinky keys, a rattletrap beat and Sarabeth’s trilling vocals. Tumbling down a rabbit-hole of regret, lyrics wonder about “the road I chose, and if it was the right road, and will I ever know, will I ever know?”

Phased guitars and ticklish hi-hat accompany the final notes of equivocation.

Sarabeth has a knack for pulling the listener close. With “Something/Anything,” see-saw guitars are held in check by downcast bass lines. She tenderly addresses an ex; “my heart beat along with your breath, and later you cried in your sleep, it was then that I fell deep.” Despite the Todd Rundgren-esque title, the jittery arrangement and barebones instrumentation splits the difference between gritty Garage Rock and the Power Pop fever dream of Big Star’s Third/Sister Lovers.

Then there’s the spectral “Swings,” which blends swoony guitar and tinkling windchime percussion. While there is a tart specificity to her childhood memory, it also seems wildly universal; like maybe you night have seen it on an ABC Afterschool Special episode; “Once upon a time there was a lady who lived close

by and when I was young, she took me to the park, she put me on a swing and pushed me toward the sky, she pushed me too high, I felt like I would die, she told me to touch the sky. A soaring keys coda ushers the song to a close.

On the aforementioned “Happiness,” delicate acoustic arpeggios wash over hushed keys, knotty bass lines and sparkly percussion, nearly camouflaging the soulsearch triggered by an oddly intrusive question. On the break, time signatures shift and the arrangement locks into a Prog-Rock groove as shivery guitars and Wurlitzer-y keys intertwine atop a propulsive beat. Sarabeth launches into a nearly inaudible monologue before issuing a simple request; “Next time you see out me at a party, don’t ask me if I’m happy, you break the spell, you knock me out of myself.”

Rounding out this gauzy quadriptych is “Sheep,” which opens tentatively with churchy organ and rangy guitars before hairpin turning through a series of aural switchbacks. Bendy, Psychedelic guitar notes ping and tremble, tethered to a hi-hat kick, and the song shapeshifts yet again, as sludgy guitars collide with sinewy bass and a walloping beat. Lovelorn lyrics conjure a vivid tableau; “The dream of tumbling sheep, black and white, thrown like dice from the sky, from the sky, they land, they stand in pairs or alone, stunned into stillness, but free to roam.” Desolate backwards vocals and guitar chords steer the song to an ambivalent close.

The album’s centerpiece, “13th St.,” channels author Thomas Wolfe and Punk Rock pioneer/provocateur Lou Reed. Clocking in at under just under minutes, slashing rhythm guitar chords partner with vinegary electric riffs, prowling bass lines and a thunking beat. Her mien is almost phlegmatic as she unspools a series of vignettes that happened at her dad’s place; “Down on 13th St., on New Year’s Eve, we’d get bundled up, wait out on the stoop for midnight to come/ And then we’d run up and down the street,

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yelling “Happy New Year,” then Dad would let us have some champagne the next day…and we didn’t even know that we were happy.” Decades later, following her father’s death she returns, and much like Thomas Wolfe predicted, you can’t go home again; “Then came a day, I was visiting New York from L.A., wanted to feel my roots, go sit on my old front stoop, and I couldn’t believe my eyes, and I started to cry/It was gone, the whole Brownstone, and the neighbors too, put up a mansion…. So, I called my mother, and she said ‘Sara, what can you do? Everything you say hello to, you have to say goodbye to, too.’” Her deadpan demeanor nearly disguises the homesick ache. As the cyclonic instrumentation swirls toward a dissonant crescendo she retreats into a record. The angst briefly recedes as her worn, vinyl copy of Coney Island Baby takes up residence on her turntable, and she remains still and just listens.

The album’s final three tracks form a melancholy triumvirate. “The Tunnel” is swaying dirge that blends ethereal vocals, authoritative piano notes, shang-a-lang guitars and thrumming bass. The narrative shifts from calming a thunder-phobic dog to navigating a mental health crisis in a Mexican hospital. A chunky drum beat and coruscated piano runs wrap around a restless denouement; “Now me and the dog in a nighttime fog hold each other tight, wild-eyed, and pray for the end of this stormy night.”

Initially, “Unmade/The Dog” offers a cautious celebration for a lazy day. Muted drums connect with discreet keys and loping guitars as she unfurls a quiescent day where “the only thing blue was the sky over you.”

The beat kicks over and vroom-y electric chords and sugar rush acoustic notes lighten the mood. Lyrics, inspired by Irish writer Samuel Beckett allude to further dog-centric adventures, but are easily supplanted by gorgeous, sun-dappled guitars.

The record winds down with “Creatures Of The Night.” Lilting piano notes, rippling acoustic guitar and drifty keys cradle Sarabeth’s impish vocals. She seems to be banishing her demons; “Creature of the night, we should leave each other’s side, it’s too late to get into it, but I’m just not built for this anymore.” It’s a buoyant finish to a watershed record.

As with her first two releases, Joan Of All was produced Luther Russell. While Sarabeth sang and played guitar, Luther tackled drums, guitar, bass, keys and percussion. Jason Hiller was on bass and additional keys and vocals were handled by Chris Joyner and Maesa Pullman, respectively.

This record will easily summon comparisons to antecedents like Sybille Green, The Velvet Underground and Patti Smith, along with contemporaries like Mazzy Star and Laura Marling. But this is pure Sarabeth. It’s truly ironic that she truncated her name to SBT only to release her most expansive, fully-realized album to date. It’s a dazzling achievement, that feels like a snapshot, capturing a moment that was here before it was gone.

Thursday, June 1

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Live Music – 7pm

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 – SoCal Jazz

Collective – 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 – Ken O’Malley – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Vincent Neil

Emerson – 8pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Acoustic Music Showcase

w/ Courtney Chambers, Ruben

Alejandro, The Sieve and the Saddle, Miguel Arballo, Josh Heinz and Karla

Anderson – 8pm

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, June 2

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, J and the Sundawgs

– 7pm

Bart Lounge – DJ Dxsko – 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 – Eclectik – 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –

12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Kassi Valazza –9:30pm

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

9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJ Hymn –

9pm

Purple Room – TBA – 6pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs –

George Michael Reborn (George

Michael Tribute) and Deeper Stills –

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, June 3

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Off Da Cuff – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Luna Negra’s 4th

Anniversary Party w/ Mijito and

Domina Death – 8pm

Big Rock Pub – Midnight Ride – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Vinny Berry – noon, Southbound – 7pm

Chef George’s – TBA – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Instigator

Presents: Hollow Crown – 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 – Eclectik – 9pm

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

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Cillian’s Bridge – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Vandoliers and Particle Kid – 8pm

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

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJ LF – 9pm

Purple Room – TBA – 6pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs –

Ragdolls (Aerosmith Tribute) and Titans of Rock – 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, June 4

Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo

Guitar – 1pm, Bob Corwin Piano Bar –

3:30pm, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF

– 8pm

Casuelas Café – El Mariachi Coachella –

1pm, Voices Carrie – 5:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic

Afternoon w/ Mario Quintero and the Sieve and the Saddle – 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

Pappy and Harriet’s – The Redheaded Strangers – 8pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Inakaraoke Karaoke – 7pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana –12pm

The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, June 5

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, June 6

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, June 7

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

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @Fantasy Springs – Neil Morrow – 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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With over twenty years in the music business promoting bands like Oingo Boingo and Social Distortion since the early 80’s, Skip Paige, former COO of Goldenvoice, was instrumental in the launch of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as well as its Country kin-fest Stagecoach Festival and 2016’s Desert Trip. After retiring in November 2017, he decided to open a “little bar” in Palm Desert decorated with more than 30 years of music, sports tickets and backstage passes

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Natalia Garcia and Oscar Vazquez have always loved brunch. Brunch represents the relaxed atmosphere of sleeping in and a time for family and friends to visit over a bounty of delicious food and beverage. Natalia and Oscar decided to fill the area’ need for a restaurant devoted to brunch every day of the week and hired

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Chef Jerry Ramirez to make their dream a reality. The owners spend most of their time supporting their servers and attending to the needs of their customers.

Their formula of providing their interpretations of beloved brunch menu items and customer service seems to be paying off. On a recent visit, both indoor and outdoor dining areas were packed with enthusiastic diners.

Their menu includes brunch classics like Eggs Benny three ways, avocado toast, breakfast burrito, pork belly hash, steak and eggs, Chilaquiles, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy sliders, and eggs with bacon or sausage with a choice of sides.

If you are leaning toward lunch, there is a selection of sandwiches, salads, and tacos. The kitchen displays creative touches to each dish not found in a typical diner such as

PAMPEREDPALATE

pickled onions, vibrant fresh fruit and veggie garnishes, homemade dressings, and sauces (try the bourbon bacon jam). Great care is taken to visually build anticipation in their presentation.

What is a brunch without endless mimosas (including a mimosa flight) or a spicy bloody mary with a tajin rim, bacon, and veggies?

Fruit-based mocktails, micheladas, and

ciders are available. Oh, and the coffee is really good, made with Koffi beans. This place is a winner.

68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 101 Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 507-8464

Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

THE MICHAEL DAVID LODI LAND SHOW! THE VINO VOICE

Don’t freak out!—but the Freakshow

Wine Portfolio is indeed one of the most popular line-up of wines on our shelves today. And while everyone seems to have a favorite wine or two, be it known that there is an overarching production company: The Michael David Winery. This winery is a tour de force as one of the leading wineries in the U.S., distributing nationwide and in more than thirty countries.

“Michael” and “David” are the Phillips brothers whose family has farmed fruits and vegetables in the Lodi region since the 1850s, cultivating wine grapes for nearly a century. The brothers are 5th generation grape growers who have raised their families in the vineyard, and now the 6th generation has joined the team, Mike’s daughter Melissa.

Farming with future generations in mind, the Phillips have adopted some of the most progressive sustainable farming practices in the state.

All 800 acres of the family vineyards are third party certified following the “Lodi Rules” for sustainable winegrowing: a set of over 100 standards that account for all aspects of making quality wine in a sustainable manner: environmental, social, and economic. This certification helps both wineries and consumers to make better choices when it comes to making and drinking wine.

The winery states: “We live by these rules, and will neither confirm nor deny the existence of the Lodi Rules lower back tattoo on one of our winemakers. These rules have been vetted by scientists, academics, and environmental groups worldwide, and are the most thorough set of sustainable viticultural standards in the entire state of California.

“We’ve called Lodi our home for 6 generations, and our winery, still family-run, continues to stay committed to the land, community, and spirit of our hometown. Plus, we’re pretty fun too. We’ve always appreciated the importance of quality wines with unique and fun labels. Please go to our website at michaeldavidwinery.com to check out our colorful and circus-themed artistry that showcases all of our wines.”

(Actually, I urge you interested folks to indeed go to the website to check out the 16+ wines they produce, because we don’t have the space nor the time to cover what we’d like to.)

All right! So much for the quick bring-usup-to speed bio. Let’s get started covering a few of the many wine brands that the winery produces: The brands have 8 different categories to help keep the lineup straight.

Running with circus speak, the Freakshow Lineup: “Step right up for a wine experience like no other. Known for taking the road less traveled, we have always stood apart from the crowd, and Freakshow wines do just that!”

Here, we have a Cab, Chard, Red Blend, and a Zin. As mentioned, the fruit quality of these wines are wonderful but fruit forward. And the circus speak continues, as they describe their wine. For instance, the Cabernet Sauv notes state: Step aside and make room for the World’s Strongest Man! Cab is King and he’s larger than life. Broad shouldered and brawny with bold flavors and a medium body. 2021 Freakshow Cab opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and toasted hazelnut, with flavors of juicy dark fruit, strawberry jam and clove with a smooth, lasting finish.

The label art does reflect the strong man—

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but I think you already know that. We’ve all seen it on the wine shelf.

The Zinfandel states: Be amazed! The seductive Fire Mistress unveils a side of Lodi Zin few have seen—focused on showcasing the bright, pure fruit flavors and spice of Lodi’s famed variety. With notes of distinctive bright fruit and vanilla on the nose, it’s medium bodied with seductive flavors of cherry, cranberry and peppery spice. It finishes with a balanced, oak-inspired finish that will amaze.

The next category is fun and interesting. Here, the winery utilizes the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake in naming another different category: Earthquake. Further, the label art features the true seismograph reading from the 1906 Earthquake! Here, the Cab Sauv and Zin are different wines from above. These wines have more concentrated fruit and are full-bodied.

The Earthquake 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bold, layered aromas of dark plum, blackberry and mocha in the glass. Full bodied, this 2020 Cab is filled with intense flavors of boysenberry, espresso and toasted marshmallow leading to a trembling, oakinspired finish.

The Earthquake 2018 Zinfandel opens with luscious red fruit and brown sugar aromas; this full-bodied Zin overflows with strawberry jam, molasses and vanilla bean flavors carried though by a fruit laced lingering finish.

The Sirah Syrah category contains A blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petit Verdot –cleaverly titled Petite Petit! As full bodied as the two stars of the label, It opens with aromas of ripe summer berries, Bing cherry and worn leather, this wine showcases rich flavors of plum, boysenberry and dark chocolate on the palate. Dark, robust and deep! It’s quite popular and sells off the shelves.

Inkblot category are high-end single varietal wines, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Petit Sirah. My favorite is the Petit Verdot:

The 2020 Inkblot Petit Verdot is the first Petit Verdot varietal wine produced by Michael David Winery and one of the few ever produced from Lodi. Because of the high level of tannin, color, and concentration, this wine is always put into new barrels early in the harvest season.

This wine is absolutely delicious and is a stunner!! Bring out the steaks! Deep purple in the glass, aromas of strawberry and raspberry mingle with hints of cedar box and floral notes. Complemented by velvety tannins and voluptuous plum, dark berry and cardamom flavors, this wine is framed by a long, complex finish. A rich, weighty full-bodied red!

Michael David has just put out a magnificent Sauvignon Blanc. We’ll spend more time on that one in a couple of weeks.

So welcome back my friends to the wine show that never ends! Cheers!

PET PL ACE CHUCKY ADOPTED, MASTIFF MIX SIBLINGS STILL WAITING!

orthopedic and other medical issues. The dogs were initially treated for the Giardia parasite which could have been passed down from their mother or from drinking contaminated water when they were homeless. They are now very healthy, vaccinated, spayed, neutered, and ready for forever homes.

For a variety of reasons, some unfounded, Coachella Valley residents are hesitant to adopt larger size dogs during this time. A couple of perspective adopters arrived for “meet and greets” from other cities but backed out due to changes in their households. There are many reasons to adopt a large size dog. They have larger brains and are easier to house train and obedience train. They are a great protection and provide security for their families when properly kept indoors. They may need a large yard or other opportunity for exercise outdoors, but they are usually calm and relaxed when indoors with you.

Chucky was the first one to strike the adoption jackpot. Anaheim resident Diana White went on Petfinder.com seeking a new dog and saw Chucky’s fabulous photo showing him joyfully running with his ears flopping in the breeze. She explains, “I previously had a pit bull. My boyfriend Jackson Kwitny previously owned a Great Dane so we were united on adopting a big rescue dog. We fell in love with his photo and couldn’t wait to come out to meet him in Coachella.”

The young couple is madly in love with the dog they renamed Gumbo. Diana reports, “We are so in love with Gumbo. He is the best boy imaginable. He is the best dog I’ve ever owned, sweet, calm, evolved, and brilliant. He already knew a lot of commands and was leash trained. He’s

BY JANET McAFEE

super goofy. He sits on the top of the couch and then tries to sit on our heads. Adopting from Loving All Animals was a wonderful experience, we could tell how much they really love dogs. Gumbo is now being trained as a psychological service dog.” He is pictured here relaxing in his new home.

Lil, one of the two females, is now thriving in a foster home with Brad Anderson. Brad tells us, “Lil is an amazing dog, one of the best dogs ever. She loves my big dog, she loves my little dog, she loves my blind dog, and she loves to hang out with me. She is already house trained and knows how to use the doggie door. Lil’s hobby is playing in the water, she is always creating some fun.” Lil now weighs 30 pounds. Brad would be happy to talk to anyone interested in adopting Lil.

Brother Dill and sister Angelica remain at the Loving All Animals shelter. It is expected they will be as successful as Chucky and Lil when placed in private homes. They participate in obedience training at LAA with dog trainer Valerie Masi. Valerie will help new adopters with any training issue to insure a successful match.

If you are looking for a new addition to your family, one of the Mastiff mix “rugrats” might be the perfect match. Lil, Dill, and Angelica promise to bring a lot of joy to their new families. Check out Loving All Animals at www.lovingallanimals.org, like their Facebook page, and call (760) 834-7000 to meet one of the magnificent Mastiff mix pups.

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The large 10-week-old puppies arrived at the Loving All Animals’ shelter in Coachella on March 1, 2023. Their pregnant Mastiff mother wandered onto a property in rural Sky Valley and soon gave birth to the adorable foursome. The property owner desperately sought assistance once the sweet pups were weaned. However, they could not grow up at the LAA shelter given the limited kennel size and the serious shortage of big dog fosters. They were photographed by Vicki Wright and networked on social media

and Petfinder.

They were beautiful, sweet, active pups, a happy bonded foursome nicknamed the “rugrats litter” who loved to run with each in the yard and play with their toys. The Mastiff breed is known for being good natured, affectionate, dignified, calm, protective and courageous. The identify of their father remains unknown but they appear to be part Shepherd. It is hard to predict the dogs’ eventual size and weight, but 80 pounds is a valid estimate.

Mixed breed dogs tend to have fewer

MEET LIL MEET DILL

Rescued by Loving All Animals from rural Sky Valley, Lil is doing great in her foster home. She is house trained, loves other dogs, and loves people. Lil’s hobby is playing in the water. This 18-weekold Mastiff/Shepherd mix pup is now 30-lbs of doggie love. Call (760) 834-7000 to meet Lil. www.lovingallanimals.org

Rescued by Loving All Animals from rural Sky Valley, this now 18-week-old fellow loves to go on car trips! This Mastiff/ Shepherd mix boy is lively and full of fun, now weighs 29 pounds. He participates in LAA’s obedience training classes with trainer Valerie Masi. Call LAA at (760) 834-7000 to meet Dill. www.lovingallanimals.org

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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)

MOST AND LEAST ETHICAL PROFESSIONS IN AMERICA HADDON LIBBY

How would you rate the ethics and honesty of people in different jobs?

The analytics company, Gallup, has been tracking this data since 1977. Gallup is best known for their public opinion polls. As with most things in American society, there is an increasing divide between Democrats and Republicans on people’s ethics. While few professions do well, the medical profession is rated much higher than other jobs.

People have the most favorable opinion of nurses with 79% of Americans feeling that people in this profession have high or very high ethics and honesty. Only 4% have a low or very low opinion of this profession. People who identify more with Democratic policies give nurses 86% approval scores while three in four Republicans feel highly about nurses.

Since Gallup added nurses to the survey in 1999, the favorability score has improved from 73% to 79%.

Medical doctors come in second with a 62% favorability score with 10% thinking poorly of them. Three in four Democrats think highly of doctors while only one in two Republicans do. Included in the survey since 1977, doctor scores have improved by 6% over the period.

Pharmacists were added to the survey five years after doctors. In 1982, three in five pharmacists were considered favorably, a full 10% higher than doctors. Only 11 years ago, three in four Americans though highly of pharmacists. Since that time, pharmacists have continually fallen, reaching its lowest favorable rating ever in 2022 of 58%.

The only educators ranked are high school teachers. This group has the highest favorability score of 53% with 15% feeling poorly about the profession. What is interesting here is that three in four Democrats have a good opinion of teachers while less than two in five Republicans feel this way. The difference between these two groups most likely is due to recent inclusion initiatives for LGBTQ youth and a belief that teachers are more liberal than other professions.

Police officers have a 50% favorable rating with 18% of Americans holding this job in low or very low standing. Republicans give cops their second highest score with a 62% rating while Democrats rate this position in the middle of the pack with a 38% rating.

Democrats and Republicans agree on judges. Two in five have a favorable opinion with 20% of people holding poor or very poor opinions. Accountants get similar scores to judges although only 16% think poorly of them.

So which professions get the lowest scores?

62% of Americans feel that members of Congress suck with only one in ten feeling that they have high or very high ethics and honestly. This opinion is consistent no matter your political affiliation.

Telemarketers have the second lowest score at 59%. Only one in twelve people think highly of the field.

Something must be happening with car salespeople as only 44% of people think poorly of them. The vast majority of folks at 44% did not have a strong opinion either way while 1 in 8 thought highly of them.

Besides high school teachers, the biggest difference between Democrats and Republicans was in the opinion of journalists. 40% of Democrats were favorable while only 9% of Republicans felt that way. Overall,

MEMORIAL DAY ACCIDENT? TIPS ON WHAT TO DO

Iremember coming to the CV every Memorial Day, in the 60’s & 70’s, for the poolside parties at the Riviera Hotel and Canyon Hotel, and cruising Palm Canyon with squirt guns. This weekend we have checkpoints, whose main purpose is not for DUI arrests, but rather to warn us to drive safely.

In my weekly Legal Column for the last 10 plus years, “Dale Gribow on the Law”, and my Talk Shows in LA and Palm Springs, entitled, “Accidentally Yours”, I advised, “write down all the facts of how the accident or arrest, happened.” With an accident, it is important noting what hurts from the top of their head, to the bottom of their toes. A lawyer and doctor, needs this information, and your memory is better shortly after the accident or arrest, than it is 6 months or several years later.

Using cell phones to take pictures of the cars, injuries, driver’s license and insurance cards etc is a must as is statements from the wits and the other driver.

Drivers should seek a medical evaluation asap. An ambulance, validates the injuries severity, and helps provide the information a lawyer needs to maxamize recovery. Unfortunately, often victims do not want, or have, the money to spend on the ambulance

or going to Eisenhower or Desert Regional’s ER. They don’t realize they will get it back in SPADES in the settlement, if they were not at fault.

A victim (or arrestee), who talks to the adjuster/defense lawyer, puts their 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.”

Taking down social media is important, as it is the latest trick used by the defense in both Accidents and DUI cases. They can Google the victim in an auto accident, and check Facebook etc, to gather informatio. They may contact your Facebook friends, to get negative information about you, or learn about the sport or vacations you are taking.

IF you post you were just in an accident, and 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.

Delays in seeking medical help, or seeing your own family doctor, is harmful, when she/he says “go home and soak in a hot bath and come back in a month or two, if you are still hurting.” Then, you call the doctor and have to wait 3-4 weeks for an appointment. The doc then says the same thing, and you return 1-2 months thereafter. After 3 visits, over 6 months, you are discharged with a bill of $600, and the insurance company offers $1,000. Then, you want to know why your case wasn’t worth a lot more, since you were in pain for 6 months and still hurting?

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 deny and delay, because they are in business to make money, not give it!

The insurance company may be assigned to cover your case, but will do so by paying out as little money as possible. They will come up with every excuse possible to pay less……….ie depreciation for a prior scratch on the car, miles on tires, and the cars paint job/ dents.

BY HADDON LIBBY

42% of Americans thought poorly of the profession.

Like pharmacists, members of the clergy are seeing the lowest favorability scores in the history of the poll. Once rivaling nurses in ethics and honesty, only one in three Americans have a high opinion anymore with 17% have an unfavorable view.

The most average fields were real estate agents at 55%, bankers at 54% with lawyers and accountants at 50%.

The takeaway from this poll is that there is a lot of room in most jobs to provide a better experience to the people who use your services. The industrious who act with ethics and honesty in their profession can stand out from others.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officers of Winslow Drake Investment Management, a Registered Investment Advisory firm that serves individuals and businesses with investment accounts, IRAs and 401k. For more information, please visit www. WinslowDrake.com

Ideally, you should see a doctor you have never seen before. This is so there are no skeletons in your closet, when this doctor prepares a medical report. Your mention of substance abuse, abortion, venereal disease or a slip and fall in your shower can kill your case.

Treating with a doctor who knows how to write a medical/legal report is crucial. If you delay treatment, the insurance company will argue the treatment may not have been from this accident and thus questions everything. 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 you 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 lawyer.

TIAR’A LITERARY & ILLUSTRATION: EXPOSING TRUTH, NO HOLDS BARRED: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BY

Welcome to another installment of the stone, cold TRUTH.

Disclaimer: This editorial series is not designed to point fingers and make accusations at any specific group, business, or individual. It is merely designed to expose information that has been and is readily collected and experienced to educate those who are not in the know.

For any of you who watched movies during the nineteen eighties, you may recall the comedy starring Tom Hanks titled, The Money Pit. The premise consisted of a married couple who find the supposed “dream home” for a “dream price”. Yet, said home is in extremely desperate need of repair and upgrades.

As the film’s riotous plot quickly unfolds, audiences witness Hanks’ character suffer a proverbial minefield nervous breakdown as his and his wife’s new home literally falls apart day by day, hour by hour - and all because he wanted to save a buck or two. However, it’s not the home falling to pieces that illuminates our article’s subject matter, rather, it’s the outlandish statements, and flat out lies told by Hanks’ construction contractor.

In The Money Pit, Hank’s construction contractor consistently tells the Hanks the repairs and home will be ready in “two weeks” - an infamous line we are certain many in the Coachella Valley have heard time and time again when it comes to construction projects.

A construction contractor cannot ever predict the future, only the Good Lord can do that. Nor can a construction contractor ever predict how long a job will take. Therefore, take everything you ever hear from a construction contractor with several large pinches of salt.

The stigma surrounding construction contractors is that they are Charletons, or con-men. Men who wear hard hats and whose bodies contain even harder hearts.

Want sympathy, compassion, honesty, respect - do not look to a contractor.

A construction contractor is a man who holds a contractor’s license (one would hope) that gives him the right to give you a quote for a job, and who then has the right to hire the cheapest day laborers on the Home Depot block to slave away at the job he wrangled them in to accomplish. Many contractor’s “workers” are not on regular staff or payroll, are not licensed, and therefore work under the license of the construction contractor and under the table. Think about that. The heartless construction contractor exploits day laborers paying them five cents on the dollar, under the table (which is illegal) all so he can line his pockets with oodles of cash. Truthfully, day laborers are the talented unsung heroes. They are the ones who craft and get the job done. The construction contractor simply appears on site once-in-ablue moon to steal worker’s accolades.

Does the construction contractor possess any real construction skills? For the most

part, all construction contractors must hold some level of competency as it relates to construction - if they are to pass the test and obtain a license. But then again, a doctor can be called “doctor” even if he/she pass with a C grade.

Construction contractors should be a jackof-all trades. Most, sadly are not. Remember, crooked construction contractors are some of the more nefarious business persons walking the Coachella Valley. On the other hand, there are construction contractors who have and who do plow their trade with dignity and honesty - and they do more than simply use these words as a slogan in ads and on their website. These honest contractors did learn all aspects of construction, and do abide by all governing rules and regulations.

In closing, if a contractor ever states that they “get the job done fast” move on to the next. If they ever state “two weeks” for a job’s completion, move on. If they have a revolving door or workers, move on. If they cannot and will not produce licensing

THE HEAT CAME EARLY – BUT WE HAVE SOME COOL RELIEF!

Hot temps are here to stay. Are you looking for that “30 Degree of Separation” in temperatures?

Come to the Omni Resort in Carlsbad Ca. where you can chill it down 30 degrees along

the beautiful California coast and listen to some of the hottest music starting June 10th with Michael Paulo and his Legend Hawaiian Brother Noland and special guest June Kuramoto. Then, join us at the Omni on June 17th come listen to Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner!

It’s going to be a long hot summer so there’s not a better time to get a head start to chill out and relax early. Better yet why not make it a Father’s Day gift or just treat yourself! We work hard and all deserve a break with good weather, new friends, and great music. So don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself!

The Omni will host the hottest music series in the coolest environment here in Carlsbad CA. Located within 30 miles of San Diego, Temecula Valley, and Orange counties, at a resort that’s like being in paradise.

So, this Father’s Day, make it, cool, relaxing, and special. Stay tuned, more smooth jazz shows to chill out to coming in July and August!

Reserve your seats now at WWW. TIX.COM or for more info visit www. livefromlacosta.com.

Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

The Omni Resort is located at 2100 Costa Delmar Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009

Why not make a weekend out of it! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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documentation for workers, and/or a regular staff payroll listing those working on your job, move on. If they charge more than a fifty percent markup for supplies, move on. If they have more than one construction company, and/or if they have one company that claims to be proficient in all aspects of construction such as: build, landscaping, pools, lighting, painting, electrical etc., move on. Lastly, ask your contractor for receipts for every detail of the job. If you follow these simple steps, you may just find an honest contractor.

When in doubt, check online with the Department of Consumer Affairs California Contractors State License Board at www. cslb.ca.gov where you can find pertinent information concerning most legitimately registered construction companies.

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SAFETYTIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

HOW DO YOU KEEP IT KETO ON THE GO…OR ANYTIME!

Following the advice that I have shared with many of you over the years, I’m still Keeping it Keto (over 3 1/2 years ) — even while living with NO kitchen. You heard that right. I’m in an Airbnb right now that I love because it’s just 2 miles from the beach! We chose it for the location...but there is no kitchen :)

So, I’m navigating Keto while dining out and traveling for months at a time. But it hit me as I do this (Me, the foodie and hobby chef!), as the country is re-opening and more people are traveling/dining out, that being keto should not present huge challenges even to those living restaurant-to-restaurant!

You can navigate this lifestyle and “Keep it Keto” no matter what! Right now, I have a client who is staring down thyroid cancer and is doing auto-immune Keto to heal. We are doing this together.... along with the support of her doctor. Another client just hit her 60-pound mark and she reached out and we worked her through a stall. There have been so many miracles because of Keto so it’s important to find a way to do it…no matter what!

Everyone’s Keto is different and that’s why customization matters. There simply isn’t a one-size-fits all keto and that’s where I can help anyone living the Keto lifestyle the most…on the go…on a budget…or anytime. If you are struggling to keep it Keto, you may find some of these apply to you on your Keto journey:

... are you having problems sticking to the keto diet

... do you keep losing and regaining the same five pounds

... do you still crave desserts, even keto ones? (and indulging too often)

... do you still struggle to figure out what to eat to keep Keto interesting

... do you feel overwhelmed by carbs and give into “carb temptation” over and over again

… would you love a keto community to share tips, hacks and recipes?

… would you love having access to a keto expert, in THOSE moments when you need customized, nuanced guidance?

… Would you love support because you’ve started “cheating” a little more often, and want to have a container to help you get back to the Keto you love?

… are you facing a food allergy or health challenge that is affecting your Keto favorites and need expert guidance for navigating it?

Here’s are a few of my personal experiences with Keeping it Keto and I have many more diet hacks and tips I’d be willing to share.

Always Be Prepared. By planning ahead,

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you won’t even be tempted and won’t get caught with your Keto pants down!

Intermittent Fasting. Fast between meals and boost your ketone production. Easy Peasy!

Eating out. Restaurant dining is a key part of staying Keto. Here are a few quick tips to help you have confidence while eating out. Always tell your waiter you have food allergies (rather than explaining the low carb/ Keto thing. They will want to please you and keep you healthy):

Opt for double veggies instead of bread or potatoes

Choose water or straight spirits instead of beer and wine

Prioritize protein and fat before other foods

Ask for “lettuce wraps” instead of buns

Always ask for butter and olive oil

Get a side of avocado

Don’t be afraid to ask what ingredients are in foods or ask for substitutes

What about Cheating? I allow myself one or two meals a month to cheat and not exceed 75 carbs in one meal. I commit to getting right back on the Keto Train the next day and space it out for at least 2 weeks before I have another cheat meal. For example, one evening Indian food was tempting me. I decided on the garlic naan bread, no rice, butter chicken and a spinach saag. It was satisfying and delicious and met my goals I set for myself. I got right back into ketosis the next day.

A little preparation goes a long way with Keeping It Keto. You won’t be obsessing about food, or macros, or battling temptations. It will become second nature when dining out, fasting or packing Keto friendly snacks if traveling. You’ll find a way to stick with your goals no matter what.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): History tells us that Albert Einstein was a brilliant genius. After his death, the brain of the pioneer physicist was saved and studied for years in the hope of analyzing the secrets of why it produced so many great ideas. Science writer Stephen Jay Gould provided a different perspective. He said, «I am less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein›s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.» I bring this to your attention, Aries, in the hope it will inspire you to pay closer attention to the unsung and underappreciated elements of your own life— both in yourself and the people around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Human life sometimes features sudden reversals of fortune that may seem almost miraculous. A twist in my own destiny is an example. As an adult, I was indigent for 18 years—the most starving artist of all the starving artists I have ever known. Then, in the course of a few months, all the years I had devoted to improving my craft as a writer paid off spectacularly. My horoscope column got widely syndicated, and I began to earn a decent wage. I predict a comparable turn of events for you in the coming months, Taurus—not necessarily in your finances, but in a pivotal area of your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I am weary of gurus who tell us the ego is bad and must be shamed. In my view, we need a strong and healthy ego to fuel our quest for meaning. In that spirit and in accordance with astrological omens, I designate June as Celebrate Your Ego Month for you Geminis. You have a mandate to unabashedly embrace the beauty of your unique self. I hope you will celebrate and flaunt your special gifts. I hope you will honor your distinctive desires as the treasures they are. You are authorized to brag more than usual!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): One study reveals that British people own a significant amount of clothing they never wear. Other research suggests that the average American woman has over a hundred items of clothing but considers just 10 percent of them to be «wearable.» If your relationship to your wardrobe is similar, Cancerian, it›s a favorable time to cull unused, unliked, and unsuitable stuff. You would also benefit from a comparable approach to other areas of your life. Get rid of possessions, influences, and ideas that take up space but serve no important purpose and are no longer aligned with who you really are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In July 1969, Leo astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon. But he almost missed his chance. Years earlier, his original application to become part of NASA›s space exploration team arrived a week past the deadline. But Armstrong›s buddy, Dick Day, who worked at NASA, sneaked it into the pile of applications that had come in time. I foresee the possibility of you receiving comparable assistance, Leo. Tell your friends and allies to be alert for ways they might be able to help you with either straightforward or surreptitious moves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Great shearwaters are birds that travel a lot, covering 13,000 miles every year. From January to March, they breed in the South Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Africa and South America. Around May, they fly west for a while and then head north, many of them as far as Canada and Greenland. When August comes, they head east to Europe, and later they migrate south along the coast of Africa to return to their breeding grounds. I am tempted to make this globetrotting bird your spirit creature for the next 12 months. You may be more inclined than ever before to go on journeys, and I expect you will be well rewarded for your journeys. At the very least, I hope you will enjoy mind-opening voyages in your imagination.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the central myths of Western culture is the Holy Grail. For over 800 years, storytellers have spun legends about the search for a precious chalice with

magical qualities, including the power to heal and offer eternal youth. Sober scholars are more likely to say that the Holy Grail isn’t an actual physical object hidden away in a cave or catacomb, but a symbol of a spiritual awakening or an enlightening epiphany. For the purposes of your horoscope, I’m going to focus on the latter interpretation. I suspect you are gearing up for an encounter with a Holy Grail. Be alert! The revelations and insights and breakthroughs could come when you least expect them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): June is Dare to Diminish Your Pain Month for you Scorpios. I hope you will aggressively pursue measures to alleviate discomfort and suffering. To address the physical variety, how about acupuncture or massage? Or supplements like boswellia, turmeric, devil›s claw root, white willow bark, and omega-3 fatty acids? Other ideas: sunshine, heating pad, warm baths with Epsom salts, restorative sleep, and exercise that simulates natural endorphins. Please be equally dynamic in treating your emotional and spiritual pain, dear Scorpio. Spend as much money as you can afford on skillful healers. Solicit the help of empathetic friends. Pray and meditate. Seek out in activities that make you laugh.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A hungry humpback whale can hold more than 15,000 gallons of water in its mouth at once—enough to fill 400 bathtubs. In a funny way, their ability reminds me of you right now. You, too, have a huge capacity for whatever you feel like absorbing and engaging with. But I suggest you choose carefully what you want to absorb and engage with. Be open and receptive to only the most high-quality stuff that will enrich your life and provide a lot of fun. Don’t get filled up with trivia and nonsense and dross.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Funny story: A renowned Hollywood movie mogul was overheard at a dinner party regaling an aspiring actor with a long monologue about his achievements. The actor couldn›t get in a word edgewise. Finally, the mogul paused and said, «Well, enough about me. What do you think of me?» If I had been in the actor’s place, I might have said, “You, sir, are an insufferable, grandiose, and boring narcissist who pathologically overestimates your own importance and has zero emotional intelligence.” The only downside to speaking my mind like that would be that the mogul might ruin my hopes of having a career in the movie business. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I hope you will consistently find a middle ground between telling the brazen truth to those who need to hear it and protecting your precious goals and well-being.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When faced with important decisions, most of us benefit from calling on all forms of intelligence. Simply consulting our analytical mind is not sufficient. Nor is checking in with only our deep feelings. Even drawing from our spunky intuition alone is not adequate. We are most likely to get practical clarity if we access the guidance of our analytical mind, gut feelings, and sparkly intuition. This is always true, but it’s extra relevant now. You need to get the full blessing of the synergistic blend. PS: Ask your body to give you a few hints, too!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Has your intuition been nudging you to revise and refine your sense of home? Have you been reorganizing the domestic vibes and bolstering your stability? I hope so. That’s what the cosmic rhythms are inviting you to do. If you have indeed responded to the call, congratulations. Buy yourself a nice homecoming present. But if you have resisted the flow of life’s guidance, please take corrective measures. Maybe start by reorganizing the décor and furniture. Clean up festering messes. Say sweet things to your housemates and family members. Manage issues that may be restricting your love of home.

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“I AM DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT BUT MY SCALE DOESN’T MOVE!”

In theory, weight loss should be easy: Eat healthy, exercise, and reap the rewards. Easy peasy, right?

But losing weight isn’t always that simple. Sometimes you can feel like you’re doing all the right things — and you might lose some weight at first, but then you might reach the weight-loss plateau

While everyone is different and the results can vary we would like to discuss some of the possible reasons why you might be facing difficulties losing unwanted weight. Some of the reasons could include the following.

You are Not Eating the Good Nutrition

If you’re working out but not losing weight, the first place you should be looking is the kitchen. Some people focus all their energy on burning off calories that they don’t take the time to consider what they’re putting in as fuel. A good rule of thumb is to stick to all-natural, whole foods.

You are Eating Too Much

Eat whenever you are hungry and eat slowly enough so you can stop just before you get full. And don’t be afraid to give yourself “healthy” cheats. The moment you start depriving yourself is when you start to feel like you’re missing out on something, and you want to binge. We always recommend our clients to follow an 80/20 eating approach where you eat 80% of the time clean & healthy and 20% you are enjoying eating out in your favorite restaurant or eating a dessert.

Muscle is denser than fat. While one pound of fat weighs the same as one pound of muscle, muscle occupies about 18 percent less space. In addition, muscle burns calories while fat stores them. So, if your weight isn’t decreasing but your clothes are starting to fit

more loosely, you may be building muscle.

One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. Under normal circumstances, it takes 3,500 surplus calories to make a pound of fat. In turn, that’s how many deficit calories you have to burn to get rid of a pound of fat. To lose 10 pounds, you would need a deficit of 35,000 calories.

Your workouts aren’t intense enough

Any amount of aerobic exercise — like walking, jogging, or bicycling — will get your heart rate up and burn some calories. But in order to burn enough calories to actually help you lose weight, you might need to move more than you think. This is where hiring a trainer or a coach can be so beneficial. Remember it’s not about how long you exercise, it’s about how effective and efficient your workouts are. The goal is to strengthen your weak muscles and to stretch your tights muscles and joints to create a balanced and healthy body.

You are not doing resistance training

Lifting weights itself doesn’t burn a ton of calories. A 150-pound person will burn 214 calories from half an hour of strength training, compared to around 350 calories for the same amount of running.

But building up more muscle mass does. A pound of lean muscle tissue burns slightly more calories than fat tissue. And over time, that can help nudge the scale downward. Plus there are so many benefits of having enough muscle in your body. We described all the benefits of having enough muscles in one of our previous articles.

You are ignoring your liquid calories

Just about all drinks other than water, plain seltzer, black coffee, or unsweetened tea, contain calories. And in some cases, the

count can be significant. So please look closer at what you drink!

Not Consuming Enough Protein

Protein is an important nutrient when it comes to losing weight. Consuming protein for 25-30% of your daily calories has the potential to boost your metabolism by 80100 calories per day. Digging into a high protein breakfast has been shown in studies to impact hunger for the rest of the day and cause fewer cravings. Protein also helps prevent weight regain and helps to prevent a metabolic slowdown.

If you’re serious about getting on track with your weight loss make sure you have these areas dialed in to save yourself from weight loss failure.

Honestly, if your goal is to just improve

COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO CANNABIS IN MEDICAL FACILITIES

The California Senate bill, SB-302 Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis, expands existing law requiring health facilities to permit terminally ill patients as well as patients who are over 65 years of age and have a chronic disease to have access to their medical cannabis.

According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 95% of people over 65 have one chronic condition and nearly 80% have two or more. Patients using medicinal cannabis to treat a variety of chronic illnesses have unfettered access outside of healthcare facilities. However, elderly patients who live in medically assisted facilities are not afforded this same right.

Caregivers for elderly parents utilize cannabis for symptoms of dementia, pain, inappropriate behaviors, anxieties, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD, as their only option when pharmaceuticals cease being effective. When the parents’ needs become too great for the family’s capacity, caregivers become shocked when cannabis is taken away and replaced with opiates and other addictive medications.

The Legislature, with the passage of SB 311in 2021, has already shown they recognize the utility of cannabis in medical treatment. This bill simply allows the same access to more individuals who find benefit. Our elderly deserve all viable and effective options to treat chronic disease in any

medical setting.

Medical Marijuana in the U.S. California was the first state in the nation to allow for the medical use of marijuana with the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996. Since then, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 33 more states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have enacted similar laws.

In January 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a review of the scientific research on cannabis published since 1999, considering more than 10,000 scientific abstracts to reach nearly 100 conclusions. It also found benefits for multiple sclerosis-related muscle spasms and preventing and treating chemotherapyinduced nausea and vomiting.

Marijuana in Hospitals

ACP Hospitals, a publication of the American College of Physicians, published an article in January 2017 entitled “Medical marijuana…in the hospital?” According to this article, with medical marijuana laws now in effect in more than half the country, hospitals are seeing more patients who have been certified to use the drug, and they are developing policies and practices in response. As of May 2016, state laws in Connecticut and Maine permit the use of medical marijuana by hospitalized patients and give some state-level legal protection for

clinicians who administer it. In Maine, where medical cannabis has been legal for years and even with state law permitting use in a hospital, hospitals commonly prohibit the use of the drug in their facilities.

The Minnesota Hospital Association came up with three sample policies with three clear stances that hospitals can take on the issue. The Mayo Clinic’s hospitals permit the use by patients registered with Minnesota’s medical marijuana program who come into the hospital with a cannabis product in its original container as dispensed by an approved cannabis patient center.

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your overall health and fitness but more importantly lose excess body fat, learn how to lose stubborn belly fat, build lean muscle, fit better into your clothes and just feel generally better overall and feel more confident about yourself, it’s really all about just trying to move as much as possible throughout the day.

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A February 2017 article in Hospital Pharmacy, “Considerations for Hospital Policies Regarding Medical Cannabis Use,” hospitals potentially carry enormous risks in allowing cannabis use by patients because cannabis is illegal under federal law.

SB302 “Held at the Desk”

SB302 has already passed the CA Senate. It is now in the Assembly “held at the desk” which means it is available for immediate consideration. Since it is not referred to a committee, the bill has no hearings or committee reports accompanying it from that Chamber. If you had to go to the hospital would you want them to take away your medical cannabis? To register your support please findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov to find your Assembly Member and ask him/her to “tell the Assembly Speaker to pass this bill by unanimous consent.”

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