Coachella Valley Weekly - October 8 to October 14, 2020 Vol. 9 No. 30

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Paint El Paseo Pink

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Cookie Are Baking

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In Memory of BB Ingle

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Author Teri McGill

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Cactus Jack’s

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EMPTY SEAT POISED TO RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘RISE’!

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CONTENTS Empty Seat with Cherie Currie ......... 3-6 Breaking The 4th Wall - Desert Theatre Star Awards ...................................... 6 Paint El Paseo Pink............................... 8 Local Business- Cookies Are Baking ... 8 In Memory of BB Ingle ....................... 10 Consider This - Rachel Brooke .......... 12 Author Teri McGill .............................. 13 Pet Place ........................................ 14-15 The Vino Voice ................................... 16 Brewtality ........................................... 17 Pampered Palate - Cactus Jack's ....... 18 Screeners ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby..................................... 20 Dale Gribow........................................ 20 Swag For The Soul .............................. 21 Free Will Astrology ............................ 21 Health - Keto....................................... 22 Cannabis Corner................................. 22

FEATURING CHERIE CURRIE OF THE RUNAWAYS! OCTOBER 16, 2020!

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a Quinta rockers Empty Seat earned ‘Best Alternative Band’ and ‘Best Frontwoman’ at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music Awards and although it came as a shock to the band, they were ready for the spotlight and continue to achieve objectives set out years before as a band in Los Angeles.

Always willing to step out of their comfort zone and forge ahead, the band recently recorded a collaboration with one of Rock and Roll’s most undisputed ‘queens of noise’ Cherie Currie, former lead vocalist for The Runaways.

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last three decades, you know that Currie was a member of the first all-female Rock band to make a meaningful impact on the world. Currie sang lead on The Runaways first three albums, ‘The Runaways’ (1976), ‘Queens of Noise’ (1976), and ‘Live in Japan’ (1977). After leaving the band in 1977, she established a remarkable solo career that, along with her time in The Runaways, has entered her into the realm of rock royalty.

Trailblazers The Runaways included drummer Sandy West, guitarists Joan Jett and Lita Ford, bassist Jackie Fox, and of course the impassioned Currie. With the passing of time they have been looked to as pioneers for not only women in Rock like Courtney Love and Taylor Momsen but to bands like The Adolescents and Rhino Bucket.

Currie’s solo career includes her first release, ‘Beauty’s Only Skin Deep’, in 1978 and more recently in early 2020, ‘Blvds of Splendor’, featuring guest collaborations

with Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Slash and Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses, as well as Juliette Lewis, Brody Dalle, The Veronicas and ex-Guns N’ Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, who also produced the set. She’s also appeared on albums with Rick Derringer, Marky Ramone and Lisa Loeb and now you can add Empty Seat to that list!

Releasing their first single in over a decade, just as the pandemic was setting in, Empty Seat delivered the song ‘Won’t Wait’, which showed their rockin’ and fun side that is big as life and demonstrated in the official video, a live performance with a pre-pandemic crowd of notables at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA. With ‘RISE’, the band displays their versatility and gives the world an anthem to embrace to help see us through the darkest of times.

The song was recorded at Modern Fuzz Recording Studios in Downtown Pomona, CA with Mike Jimenez at the helm and mastered by David Williams at Melrose Music Palm Springs/Hollywood.

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Coachella Valley Weekly was able to speak with Empty Seat and Cherie Currie to learn more about the collaboration and what each artist is up to.

CV Weekly conversation with Empty Seat: CVW: Mark, you’re the newest member of Empty Seat. What has it been like for you the past few months?

Larinde: “I’m just staying positive, healthy and playing as often as possible.

Joining Empty Seat has been truly amazing and working with such a talented group of musicians continues to be a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to the band’s future success and adding my bass to make it happen.”

CVW: To the rest of you, what can you say about your newest member?

Ferrer: “I met Mark back in early 2011.

We started out rehearsing around that time working on new material and fixing some older material as well. We stayed in contact online over the years and when we needed him the most he was available to help finish our newest single ‘RISE’. It's a true blessing to reunite with Mark.”

Red: “Mark is a friend we have worked with before in a side project while we were taking a break from ES. I have enjoyed working with him so when the opportunity for bass was open we called him first. He fits well with our sound.”

Villalobos: “Mark is a breath of fresh air and has lots of experience. I think he came in at the right time to help us finish our upcoming single. We are all glad to have him on board for the ride.”

CVW: Now that the song ‘Rise’ is complete, how does it feel to have recorded a song with one of the greatest Rock voices of our time?

Red: “Wow, just wow! We are still tripping out how this all came about. It was my idea to step outside of the box and do a Cameo video with Cherie to help promote our last single ‘Won’t Wait’. She went over and beyond for us. She messaged me and I mentioned working on the new single and she offered to put her voice on the song. We couldn’t believe it. Coming from a front woman rocker myself it’s a dream come true.”

Ferrer: “I still do not understand how this is all fell into place, I'm still in awe every day.

Cherie Currie contributed way more than we thought and I'm truly grateful and ready to see what's next after the release!”

Villalobos: “It’s still feels surreal and I’m continue to page 5

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pretty sure the rest of the band feels the same. Every time I hear the song, it trips me out on how great Cherie did on her vocals. I honestly think she made it sound 100 times better!”

CVW: The first single, ‘Won’t Wait’ and more recently 'RISE’ are two very distinct tunes. How did Empty Seat become so diverse in its songwriting?

Red: “I would have to give credit to Anthony, he is the riff maker and he comes up with the melodies for the songs. He has his own style and that combined with the rest of us makes that ES magic. We have done many styles of music starting with Punk with Rockabilly and Jazz pieces all mixed together.

I can honestly say you will never know what you are going to get with ES, that’s just how we are, we’re similar to The Beatles, they changed whenever they wanted but the music was still good. We play from our soul and love all styles of music not just one genre.”

Ferrer: “When ES started we played in various Rock scenes around Orange County and the inner cities of Los Angeles and Hollywood. We played along-side Blues, Hard Rock, Metal, Punk, Rockabilly and Psychobilly bands. We always had a unique set of songs that we can pull from at any time. As times changed and new music was being born I listened to ‘new’ up and coming bands. I listen and learn no matter the genre.

Inspiration is everywhere. Rock music has so many sub-genres, the possibilities are endless. Rock is not dead!”

Villalobos: “I think we’ve always been diverse with our song writing, but we always stay on that Alternative Rock sound. I feel like we keep it interesting in our songwriting due to so many different influences in music we have.”

CVW: You’ve been in the desert for about five years and just in the last two years reunited as Empty Seat. You’ve accomplished a great deal in a very competitive market for local original artists. Before that you began and developed a large following in the Los Angeles area. What makes Empty Seat so different?

Red: “We took an eight year break and got the itch to play again. ES is ‘old school’ we started in 2002 and we’ve done a lot since

then. There was a point we were rehearsing and performing twice a week. There was a lot of work put into the band including time to write original music. We have always focused on original songs. I grew up listening to my dad play and write his own songs so I already had that knowledge growing up. I started writing my own songs in my teens along with poetry. My writing along with Anthony’s riffs produces magic. I’ve always felt outside of myself when we come up with a song; a spiritual experience. Anthony will play the riff and the band goes with it and I just sing whatever comes to my mind and record it.

Most of the time there is something there to write the song, I have always written that way. I let the music bring the words to me.”

Ferrer: “Yes the ES re-boot in the desert was not foreseen. We entered a gig, the ‘Almost Acoustic-Palooza’ a few years ago and have not stopped since. It inspired us to write new material and plan bigger than we ever have before. I think the ES sound is very upbeat, but as we move on, things are changing to a much more serious trip.

Now that we are working with some major artists like Cherie it’s time to focus on great song writing. I think we are merging our AltPunk roots into something bigger. We are different because we are not afraid to go in any direction at any time musically.”

Villalobos: “Our sound and style separate us. As a drummer, I have a very Punk and Rock driven influence in my playing.”

CVW: The pandemic really has stalled a lot of artists’ hopes and dreams. What has kept Empty Seat motivated?

Red: “For some it has been devastating, for us it’s been pretty good. We keep working and writing and have been given opportunities that probably would have never happened if not for COVID-19. It's how you think as well. We try to stay positive and focus on the good. Just because you can't play live shows doesn’t mean you have to stop playing and creating. Take this time to regenerate and be ready when things do open up again. We made a single and are working on video ideas. There are still things we can do.”

Ferrer: “COVID-19 really stopped us from live rehearsals at first, but we kept writing from home. I was working old riffs into new ideas and recording on my equipment and

started really focusing on how to make better arrangements, revisiting old material and unheard demos. The down time from playing live/rehearsing live really gave me time to go into the ES archives and see what I had left unfinished.”

Villalobos: “I think we have always kept each other motivated even through the hardest and craziest times. If anything, we’ve got stories, maybe one day we will write a book about it! But during these difficult times, we have kept in touch and motivated to keep working because we do have something to share with the world. We like lifting spirits up. Hard times seem to come easy but they don’t last long.”

CVW: With two new songs complete, what’s next for Empty Seat?

Ferrer: “The next step is to keep on going!

We have a decent back-catalog of three albums worth of old material and tons of new ideas already lined up. We are gonna be busy for years. Also, the next video is in its planning stage and we will be dropping it before the end of the year.”

Red: “The sky’s the limit! Next for us is the video for ‘RISE’. We have the songs that we want to re-record, plus new songs still in the bag. Our sound has evolved so we want to redo some of our best older songs. We have a lot to work with at this point.”

Villalobos: “After the video, my guess is more studio time. We’re gonna keep dropping music till hopefully we’ll get back to some kind of normalcy and play shows again next year.”

CVW: I hear you may release ‘Rise’ on vinyl with a ‘Won’t Wait’ B side.

Red: “Thats the goal, ‘RISE’ is something that is very special to us. We would like to have something special made to remember it.”

Ferrer: “It will be a limited release and would be awesome for all vinyl collectors to have this rare piece.”

CVW: What is the release date for ‘RISE’ and how can fans access your music?

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Red: “‘RISE’ will be released October 16th on all platforms!”

CVW: The main theme of ‘RISE’ seems to be in line with current events and how we must have hope that we can get through this tough time. Can you share more about what it means to you?

Red: “I wrote the lyrics to ‘RISE’ about my relationship with Anthony, our collective life struggles and dealing with comments and opinions of us. Through it all we stay positive and I wanted to share that with the world.

I believe it can help anyone through a dark time. It will also be released at a time that it could be related to current issues. It can relate to a lot of things and you can use it for your own personal struggles in life. The main point is that anyone can fall at some point in their lives but they can always get back up and dust themselves off. You can always ‘rise’ again. Don’t worry about what people think or say when you are at your lowest point.

Focus on your goals and stay positive and good things will happen.”

Ferrer: “Things are changing, the world will never be the same but we can always ‘rise’ to a much more positive place inside our minds. This song might be able to help somebody through these times. For me, this song represents a type of change for the band as well. We can always come back and move on to a higher place in life, soul and unite for the better of mankind.”

Villalobos: “For me, I think this song came at the right time, especially with what is going on in our world and around us today…it’s intense man…to me this song tells me life can never be perfect but it can still be great! Rise!

We will rise again!”

----------------------------------------------------CV Weekly interview with Cherie Currie: CVW: What would you like to share about the song ‘Rise’ you recorded with the Coachella Valley band Empty Seat?

Currie: “Erin reaches out for a Cameo and I loved the single they were pushing so continue to page 6

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I mentioned that I’d sing back-up for her on a tune. She sent me ‘RISE’ with just a scratch vocal and free rein. I had fun and she’s a great singer! Love the band! I always love supporting good bands and COVID-19 has freed me up to do just that.”

CVW: You recently recorded a wonderful version of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David song “What The World Needs Now Is Love” with Dave Schulz (Goo Goo Dolls). The lyric, “What the world needs now is love…It’s the only thing that there's just too little of” really strikes at the heart of what’s missing today as we navigate our singular and collective issues. What is your interpretation of the meaning of that song?

Currie: “I’m old school. That song is fabulous because it’s simple and true. It will always be true regardless of how this world seems to be changing. I guess the truth will never go out of style.”

CVW: The development of your ‘Blvds of Splendor’ (2019) release began in 2010 and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan,

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Juliette Lewis and Brody Dalle. Since starting the project in 2010 how has the meaning of the album changed for you?

Currie: “This is the album I always dreamed of making. I wish it could have come out in 2011 when it was done but I’m glad it’s out. Great music will always stand the test of time and this album is definitely worth the wait.”

CVW: What do you hope people who listen to your audio book ‘Neon Angel’ get out of the experience?

Currie: “This was hard... no easy way to say it. Gut wrenching really. I hope people feel what I felt reliving it. And come away from it knowing they experienced something unique and riveting.”

CVW: It’s well-documented that you prioritize helping others, especially those who suffer from addiction. What is your favorite part of walking with someone in their recovery?

Currie: “This disease is a burden that would not be heaped on a weak soul. That

“AND THE WINNERS ARE….”

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his week the Desert Theatre Star Awards were announced and it was a beautiful walk down memory lane, recalling all of the outstanding shows that graced the stages of the Coachella Valley before the season was cut short. Fortunately the Desert Theatre League (DTL) who hosts the awards, determined that enough of the productions had occurred to allow them to move forward with the Awards, with one major change, there would not be a physical gathering of the nominees in 2020.

The Desert Theatre League (DTL), a non-profit organization that was founded in 1987, and whose mission is to support and cultivate theatre in the Coachella Valley annually sponsors the Desert Stars Awards to recognize outstanding achievement in theatre arts.

The nominees were announced on August 1, 2020 and the winners just posted on the DTL website’ Actress/Singer Keisha D, was awarded the Life Time Achievement Award. Having personally worked with Keisha and being an appreciative audience member for many of her shows, I could not think of anyone more deserving than this beautiful and talented performer. Keisha D, is the heart of the desert performing arts community.

Recognizing many of the winning shows and performers, it gave me a big morale boost to recall the incredible productions, such as Dezart’s presentation of Michael McKeever’s drama, “Daniel’s Husband.” Which won for, Outstanding Production of a Comedy/Drama – Professional, the Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama – Professional, awarded to Darin Anthony, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama – Professional David Youse, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Professional Deborah Harmon.

My previous review ‘Daniel’s Husband,’ described it as “Powerful. Provocative.

Profound. A show whose incredible impact

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is my main message. I’ve never met such talented, strong beings as those in recovery.

And it never ends or goes away. It’s always going to be a struggle but I think if you believe in God, a ‘Higher Power’ you know you were given talents ‘in exchange’ for this dreaded disease. We understand that.”

CVW: What can you share about what you’re currently working on?

Currie: “I have a few surprises coming and another video from ‘Blvds of Splendor’ I’m working on! This quarantine has been hard but good! When we are given lemons we make lemonade! No other way to be!”

Find Empty Seat on Facebook @ EmptySeatband and Instagram @empty_ seat_ Please Subscribe, Follow, Like and Comment!

Find ‘RISE’ on all major music platforms October 16th!

Apple - Music - iTunes - Spotify - Deezer Amazon Music - Google Play - YouTube Stay up to date on Cherie Currie below: cheriecurriebriedarling.com

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continues to linger long after the curtain has come down.”

Outstanding Director of a Musical, went to Derik Shopinski – for Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s, The King & I, produced by the Palm Canyon Theatre and no surprise that Shopinski also won for Outstanding Costume Design – Professional.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - Professional was a tie and went to two of Palm Canyon Theatre’s brilliant actresses, Se Layne, for The King & I, and Kellee McQuinn for Peter Pan. The Michele Gaines Award for Outstanding Choreographer of a Musical – Professional was awarded to SE Layne. And Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical – Professional went to Jovi Olivas for The King & I. Both The King and I, as well as Peter Pan, showcased Palm Canyon Theatre’s magical ability to produce Broadway shows with ease.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama; was given to Desiree Clarke, for her incredible

What The World Needs Now Is Love Cherie Currie and Dave Schulz / CoVideoStars Episode #5: youtu.be/3NRnRLxe0II

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performance in Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” produced by Dezart Performs.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Professional went to Robin McAlpine, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama, to Elizabeth Schmelling – both of these award-winning performances were for Coyote StageWorks, “A Doll's House Part 2.”

I had the honor of seeing “Sweat” and “A Doll’s House Part 2,” two productions that resonated with me long after I had left the theatre. Sweat, for its poignant messaging and Doll House for its thought-provoking theme.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Co. won Outstanding Production of a Drama for their presentation of Elizabeth Fuller’s compelling story, “Adoption Roulette.” Shawn Abramowitz won The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama went to Fergus Loughnane, both awards also for Adoption Roulette.

Seeing the names of the artists and

productions on this list made me homesick for the theatre.

These are only a partial list of the outstanding performing artists that were recognized through the Desert Star Awards.

For a full list please visit the website, deserttheatreleague.org/2020-winners.

Fall is here and we are all longing to feel the energy of normality of live productions.

Most art institutions remain uncertain as to when they may be allowed to reopen indoors; and, they remain cautious as to their capacity with social distancing.

The Desert Theatres are all carrying on in their efforts to bring quality performances to audiences through new and old methods. Live Streaming, drive-ins and video productions.

Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

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Adoption Roulette

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14TH ANNUAL PAINT EL PASEO PINK, A VIRTUAL WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, CRUISE NIGHT ON EL PASEO THE NIGHT BEFORE. T-SHIRT PICK-UP AT THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

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esert Cancer Foundation’s 14th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink virtual walk takes place this Saturday, Oct. 10, and registration packets and T-shirts can now be picked up through Friday. There will be a Cruise Night on El Paseo the night before, on Oct. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in celebration of the walk. As a virtual walk this year, people can choose to walk in their community, in public parks or wherever they maybe, individually or as teams.

Online registration is open through Wednesday, or in-person through Friday, Oct 9, at The Gardens on El Paseo. Registered walkers can now pick up T-shirts at the Preregistration Events at The Gardens. Pink Ribbon lawn signs, breast cancer awareness merchandise and pink attire will also be available for purchase. Hours for in-person

registration and T-shirt pick up are Monday from noon to 4 p.m.; Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon; Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.

The night prior to the walk, the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association will present an ‘El Paseo Cruise Night’ in celebration of the walk, with NBC Palm Springs TV personality, Mike Everett, leading the cruise in the famed pink T-Bird, which has been an icon in past years during the walk. With many El Paseo restaurants offering patio dining, this is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to support the festivities for Paint El Paseo Pink while casually dining and shopping. Following COVID-19 health and safety protocol, mask coverings are required in shops and while walking through restaurants, and social

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Wednesday, Oct 7, visit www.paintelpaseopink. org. Registration is $25 and includes a pink commemorative T-shirt. In-person registration is offered Thursday and Friday at the PreRegistration Events at The Gardens on El Paseo, where T-shirts can be picked up. For those who are not able to participate by walking, they can still register which helps raise funds, and still receive a T-shirt. More information is available on the website for those interested in creating walking teams, while following social distancing guidelines and wearing face coverings while walking together.

Every dollar raised equals 10 dollars in cancer care. Funds raised support Desert Cancer Foundation’s Patient Assistance Programs which pays for cancer care for local residents of the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.

Sponsors include the Pink Diamond Sponsor Eisenhower Lucy Curi Cancer Center; Pink Ribbon of Hope Sponsor, The General Air Conditioning & Plumbing ; Think Pink Sponsor, Desert Regional Comprehensive Cancer Center, and El Paseo Jewelers; Pink Heart Sponsors include JSP Toolbox, and Southern California Gas Company; media sponsors include alpha Media Group, and NBC Palm Springs; and other sponsors include CV Strategies, The Gardens on El Paseo, iCreative, and Signarama.

For information about Desert Cancer Foundation visit desertcancerfoundation. org or call 760-773-6554 or email pepp@ desertcancerfoundation.org.

COOKIES ARE BAKING IN THE DESERT

ven though a global pandemic has put a damper on large scale celebrations and festive gatherings, this gives you all the more reason to treat yourself with delicious baked goods and pastries as the holiday season approaches. One local Coachella Valley business has made it a priority to make delectably fresh cookies that are both affordable and beautifully decorated. Whether you are commemorating an anniversary, birthday, or simply want a sweet pick-me-up, Cookies are Baking is a desert-based company that brings remarkable designs to the table, making your dessert a colorful work of art.

Cookies are Baking was first established during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, and its owner, Eva Ibarra, had only just been baking a year prior before expanding

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distancing guidelines are in place.

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, the walk will officially kick-off with a Facebook Live stream taking place on El Paseo with Desert Cancer Foundation leadership, committee members and others making remarks about the meaning of this walk and how important it is for raising funds, which help pay for cancer care to valley residents to receive local medical care.

Participants are encouraged to use social media throughout their walk using check-ins, images, live streams and hashtags about their participation, to further raise awareness and create community engagement in support of the event. On the Desert Cancer Foundation Facebook page, there will be a Facebook Frame to add to one’s photos, accessible at www. facebook.com/DesertCancerFoundation.

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her reach throughout the entire Coachella Valley.

“Cookies are Baking was never planned as a family business. We would only bake as a family for our own personal events. After a lot of positive feedback and encouragement from different people, we decided to share our hobby with our community,” stated Ibarra.

Cookies are Baking specializes in custommade sugar cookies, providing an assortment of festive designs that are perfect for seasonal holidays or themed parties. Current fall favorites for customers are peach-shaped cookies with bright orange icing. The business has also expanded its services to provide cakesicles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and breakable chocolate hearts.

Ibarra is a stay-at-home mother in addition

BY CRYSTAL HARRELL to running her blossoming baking business. Her husband and children have shown their support for her dreams and aspirations since the very beginning. Although balancing home life with her work can be chaotic at times, Ibarra has found a way to balance both facets of her life so that she manages to get her orders completed but still has time to spend with her family. She has fallen into the habit of baking her desserts at night and decorating during the day.

In due time, Ibarra hopes to expand Cookies are Baking even more, but for now, she is happy with just having the ability to bring joy to other peoples’ day with her creations.

“The smiles on the clients faces and their reactions when they finally receive their order is the best part of running my own business. I also love the bonding experiences that Cookies are Baking has created together with my family,” shared Ibarra.

Cookies are Baking takes custom orders on availability and a deposit is required with orders. To place an order or for more information on pricing, you can reach out to Ibarra on Instagram @cookiesarebaking or Facebook at Cookies are Baking.

“I am extremely happy and surprised by all the positive support I have received in such a small amount of time from my community,” said Ibarra.

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BB INGLE: THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND.

BY TRACY DIETLIN

EVENT PLANNER, PROMOTER, PHILANTHROPIST, HUMANITARIAN. JULY 28, 1952- OCTOBER 6, 2020

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alter Bryan “BB” Ingle passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 3:50 am. His brother Jerrell, from Alabama was by his side. His best friend and power of attorney, Elizabeth Scarcella, who had been taking care of BB for the better part of the last year, had this to say: “Love was BB’s true vocation. Whether he was rehearsing lines from the prophet, Gibran, singing romantic country songs or reciting Wayne Dyer quotes, BB’s mission was to teach us how to love ourselves first and then raise others up so they could repeat the Love Cycle. Because of this, BB taught me the greatest lesson I had yet learned...and that is to know my worth so that I can inspire others to seek their own. In his final days, one of the last things he uttered to me was, “go where the love is”. I believe this message wasn’t intended only for me...but for all of us. Shall we all follow in BB’s footsteps and be the place where others come to find love? Although big shoes to fill, I know that’s what I’m intending to do-which is the best way to continue his Legacy.”

Born and raised in Alabama, Ingle moved to the Coachella Valley from Nashville in 1983 after working for TGI Friday's as part of a traveling team of bartenders who helped to open the restaurant's former Palm Desert location.

The team decided to stay and opened their own bar and restaurant, BB O’Brien’s in Palm Desert, which shut down in 1995 when it was sold.

But it was at BB O'Brien's that Ingle's parties started. They became a Coachella Valley tradition in the years after it closed, growing from 500 people in a parking lot to

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the largest event of 5,000 people at the Palm Springs Convention Center in 2012.

BB garnered many accolades over his career including the fact that he was on a total of 17 CV Weekly covers over the last 8 years.

CV Weekly also selected him to be one their Top 12 Most Interesting & Influential Men in 2015 and 2016. He also won “Best Promoter” at the CV Music Awards, 6 out of the 7 years and last year in 2019, he was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for Promoter.

Ingle was also slated to receive the PS Walk of Stars but passed before he was able to receive it.

Ingle was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, but the disease went dormant with hormone therapy.

Last September, right before his 35th annual Halloween Bash at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Ingle learned the cancer had returned. The party went on as scheduled, as did his New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day parties.

Ingle almost cancelled the New Year's Eve party because he wasn’t sure he was up for it. He said it turned out to be one of his best parties ever. His last event took place on St. Patrick's Day at Big Rock Pub in Indio shortly before the coronavirus pandemic shut down businesses and gatherings.

Ingle is survived by two brothers: Kip Ingle and Jerrell Ingle and his father.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced soon and will be live streamed so that all of BB’s friends will be able to watch and be part of the service.

Here are comments from a few of his friends including myself:

Tracy Dietlin: “BB was a very dear friend and was one of the best men I’ve ever known.

Everyone loved him and had nothing but good things to say about him. And I never heard BB say a bad or negative word about anyone. He brought us all together at his many parties over the years in celebration earning him the name “Godfather of Parties and Promotions”.

He left an indelible mark in the hearts and lives of everyone that knew him. His passing is a great loss to the valley. No party or event will be the same without him. Nobody in this valley will ever be able to fill BB’s shoes. I will miss him terribly.

(Tuesday afternoon) It’s been an overcast day and it’s like there has been a blanket of morning across the valley for BB. The skies seem calm like he would want them to be.

He was one of my heroes. He was all about love and peace. He would want this day to be peaceful and serene. It’s almost like he’s wrapping his arms around us instead of us reaching out to him. He would want us sharing stories about him and all the fun he brought to our lives and not be sad about his passing. BB had a very strong spiritual connection and I know that gave him peace at the end. His deep connection with his dear friend Elizabeth Scarcella I’m sure made his transition much smoother. She was there for him day and night. His brothers Kip and Jerrell were also by his side during the last few weeks of his life. I got to visit him last Monday when 2 of his other closest friends were there: Mike Petrucelli and Craig Michaels. I’m glad they were there too. I got some quality one on one time with BB before they arrived. His brother Kip announced me to BB saying “There’s a lady named Tracy here to see you. Do you know

who that is?” BB immediately responded, “Yes. Tracy,” and took my hand.

I noticed his feet were uncovered and I asked him “Do you want me to cover your feet up?”

He responded,” Do you want to rub my feet?”

We all chuckled and I said, “Of course.”

And I continued to rub his feet for 20 minutes.

I feel honored that I had that precious time with him.

BB wasn’t just a friend he was family. He spent last Thanksgiving with us and stopped by in his travels on Christmas Day. Last November during the Street event at Westfield Mall, BB approached me and asked me if I would promise to do his “Celebration of Life” when he passed. Of course I said “yes”.

Last Monday, barely coherent, he asked me again when he first took my hand and again when I left. Yes BB….we will all make sure we celebrate you as you so richly deserve my friend.

Mike Petrucelli: “As another little piece of my heart is chipped away…I remember my friend. When I think of you Walter Bryan “BB” Ingle...this comes to mind. “A heart is not judged by how much you love, but how much you are loved by others.”

I am proud to say… YOU CRUSHED THAT brother…!

Closer than your next breath and more certain than your next heartbeat you can count on your memory living deep in the hearts of everyone you have ever met. Especially, me.

I love you man… always have…. always will.”

Craig Michaels: “In the 30 years I knew BB Ingle I don't remember ever hearing him say a negative word about anyone. I always gravitated towards him because of his upbeat personality and we both loved going to concerts together.”

Skip Paige (Retired Goldenvoice COO & Little Bar owner): “BB was one of a kind.

Over the last 15 years we developed a very deep friendship. I used to joke that he was the second largest concert promoter in the Coachella Valley but the truth is he was a much better promoter than I ever was. I will miss him greatly.”

The best way for us to honor BB is to try to be more like BB… Tracy Dietlin

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CONSIDER THIS

“Nashville called saying ‘where have you been?’ I said I’ve been perfecting my domesticated grin, they said, ‘well, you know we’d like to offer you a deal, you don’t have to pay your dues, but you gotta pay the bill/We’ll work on your image and we’ll draw you a crowd, cuz if no one hears your record drop does it make a sound?’ No thanks, I’ll pass, I got MY ego naturally, it’s the loneliness in me.” hat’s Rachel Brooke rejecting the trappings of Music City on the title track of her excellent new album.

Rachel grew up in the tiny town of Lovells, Michigan, part of a musical family.

Her dad played banjo and guitar for many Michigan-based Bluegrass bands, and her mom played upright bass. At age six she began taking piano lessons, then moved on to drums, percussion and guitar. It was never even a conscious decision, she just followed family tradition and made music her career.

She cycled through a series of bands as a teen, most notably playing drums for a couple of female-centric Detroit-based Punk bands, Crime Disease and The Clots.

A few years later, she was playing a lot of Bluegrass in her dad’s band. It was there she learned the basics of banjo and mandolin.

She went solo just before her 22nd birthday and her self-titled debut arrived in 2008.

In the ensuing years she has effectively nurtured her solo career, releasing Demos in 2009, Down In The Barnyard in 2011 and A Killer’s Dream the following year, along with a clutch of 7” singles. She recorded Junk, a duo effort with Brooks Robbins in 2009. That same year she partnered with Lonesome Wyatt and created a Gothic Country album Bitter Harvest. Six years later they followed up Bad Omen. Most recently she and Brooks Robbins formed the indie Country band Modern Mal and recorded The Misanthrope Family Album which arrived in 2017.

Last year, her beloved dad, Barry, passed away. His presence is felt all over her newest solo effort, The Loneliness In Me. On the opening cut, “It Ain’t Over ‘Til You’re Crying,” Rachel’s flinty vocals, which recall past Honky-Tonk Angels like Kitty Wells and Tammy Wynette, crest over weepy pedal steel, dolorous guitars and a chunky beat.

The melody (ironically) shares some musical DNA with Donny Osmond’s magnum opus, “Puppy Love.” But her lyrics completely flip the script on the “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked On Me” paradigm (R.I.P. Mac Davis). “Like a moth to the burning sun, I want to see how close you’ll come, it ain’t about you baby, it’s all about me, I keep you around, tethered and bound, ‘til you beg for mercy/Then after you’re gone I might just give you a call, tell you I love you, but you ain’t worth the fall.”

A couple of tracks, “The Hard Way” and “Ghost Of You” are suffused in sadness. The former is anchored by a rattle-trap beat, pensive guitars, plaintive keys and sighing back-up vocals. Rachel is front and center, learning to navigate the rocky shoals of

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“THE LONELINESS IN ME” RECORDS) RACHEL BROOKE (MAL heartbreak as she addresses an ex; “One day I’ll surrender my longing for you, I’ll cast off my burdens, my sorrow and chain, on the day that I’m over you/But that’s very far, the hard way is still a hard way to learn.”

On the latter, searing fiddle notes and keening pedal steel lattice over strumming guitar, slithery bass and a kinetic rhythm.

The vibe is suitably spectral as Rachel seems to summon the spirit of her dad; “I can hear you calling my name the way you used to do, cuz every time I take a drink, the closer I get to you/And every time I hit the streets, I go out and walk the line, the ghost of you comes with me, because the ghost of you is still mine.”

The best songs here manage to be equal parts vulnerable and defiant. “Great Mistake” is a shimmery slice of Country sunshine. Burnished guitars connect with buoyant bass lines and lush keys over an insistent shuffle rhythm. But the winsome melody and arrangement can’t camouflage feelings of contrition and regret; “I was always chasing rainbows, to me that never did grow old, while I was chasing some new heaven, someone stole my pot of gold.”

Rachel seems to be channeling her inner Joni Mitchell, who once lamented, “don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone?”

“Picture On The Wall” is pure HonkyTonk ache, powered by rippling piano, piquant guitars, a walking bass line and a rock steady beat. The lyrics offer a tender encomium to her late dad; “Like your picture in that frame, your love has faded just the same/But I’m holding on with every breath, your love has gone but my heart don’t know it yet, now I know you held on as long as you could, but I’m still here, living out our dreams just like I vowed I would.” Sparkly piano intertwines with stinging guitar riffs on the break.

The title track is a twangy two-step that weds reverb-drenched guitars, prickly bass lines and sawing fiddle to a snappy backbeat.

Rachel doesn’t lament her loneliness as much as embrace it. After blowing off her mom and dissing her boss, she offers up some explication; “It’s just the loneliness in me, the loneliness in me, oh that loving misery, my only friend and my very best, worst enemy/I sit up on my queendom that I rule alone, now that’s the loneliness in me.”

Three songs toward the end of side two serve as something of a Torch & Twang triptych. “Lucky And Alone” is as slow as molasses, blending loose-limbed guitars and willowy pedal steel. Rachel is blunt and brutal as she blithely breaks up with a stillbesotted beau; “Now I’ll summarize, there won’t be tomorrow, my love can’t be given, it can only be borrowed, lucky and alone/ Your cup runneth over for too long, here’s toasting to me, and all that I’ll be, lucky and alone, oh I kept you around, but I wore the king’s crown, your misery is clover to me, lucky and alone.”

Despite the dour title, “The Awful Part Of Me” is sweetly dreamy, cocooned in

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gossamer strings and a kick-drum beat.

Somehow, the sangfroid displayed on “Lucky..” has abandoned her, leaving only doubt and insecurity; “Down her at the bottom of your dried up wishing well, I’m living on your borrowed dime, you’re living on my hell, the wildfire in me lights a path so you can see, you only love, you only love, the awful parts of me, but you can have it all, revenge and apathy.”

Finally, “Undecided Love” oscillates somewhere in between. Shivery pedal steel sidles around shadowy guitars, languid keys and a clip-clop beat. Somewhat uncharacteristically, she plays the cuckquean; “I wish you would say I’m your only one, while you wait for the sign that would make you mine, I’ll be waiting next in

line.” Ugh, has Helen Reddy (R.I.P.) taught us nothing?

Other interesting tracks include the loping shuffle of “It Won’t Be Long,” which features fleet fretwork and some crackling lead guitar on the break. Meanwhile, “The Lovells Stockdale Blues” is a restless outlaw saga that echoes classics like Hank Williams Sr.’s “Lovesick Blues” and Johnny Horton’s “Honky Tonk Man.” The album closes on a yearning note with “I Miss It Like It’s Gone.”

A bare-bones cri de Coeur that unfurls like a backporch haiku to motherhood.

A wolfpack of pickers and players helped bring bring this record to life, including guitarists Michael Cullen, Nick Carnes, Louis Osborn, who also played Rhodes and Shawn Densteadt who also played banjo.

Aaron Graham played drums, Dave Feeny pedal steel, TJ Rankin bass, Liz Sloan fiddle and Jarrod Champion piano. Backing vocals were provided by James Hunnicutt, Brooks Robbins and Melissa Lakies.

The Loneliness In Me is something of an aural snapshot. This record captures a moment in time for Rachel Brooke, full of grief and hope, humor, spirit and attitude and gratitude.

BOOK REVIEW

TERI MCGILL, AUTHOR STUDIO CITY, CA

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eri was born and raised in Fresh Meadows (Queens) New York.

After a few years teaching 4th and 7th grade Math, she got her Master’s Degree in Deaf Education and spent the next 12 years teaching secondary Math (and tap dance in the after-school theatre arts program) at the Lexington School for the Deaf. Teri moved to Los Angeles in 1994 (immediately following the Northridge earthquake) and spent the following 18 years teaching deaf students Math and ASL (American Sign Language) at Granada Hills High School and saw’s Fairfax High School. This explains the recurring themes of deafness and ASL in her novels.

After retiring in 2012, Teri had a lot of free time. She contacted Becky Johnson at Hot Tree Editing and was hired (on a volunteer basis) as a beta reader/ proofreader. After reading a multitude of fabulously hot romances, Teri thought that perhaps she would try it as well. The selfpublishing phenomenon made it possible for authors to take control of their own destiny and ‘just do it’! Trilogies seemed

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to be popular, so Teri’s contemporary romance series – MY HEART IS YOURS – was born! She has also written a young adult novella about a deaf high school boy who meets a homeless girl. Her most recent endeavors were two “Disability & Romance” Anthologies, which are collections of short romance stories featuring characters with diverse abilities.

All Teri’s books are available on Amazon, as well as many other platforms.

For more information visit www. terimcgillauthor.com.

Think Romance Novels and Enjoy!

“It is not about being all the same, it is about respecting differences.”

Lynne A Passion 4 Photography 818.298.7007 Contributing Writer and Photographer for: CV Weekly (Coachella Valley) The Tolucan Times (San Fernando Valley) Conservation Ambassador for The Living Desert

SAFETY TIPS

October 8 to October 14, 2020

FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

GETTING INTO THE PINK!

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t is likely you will see many firefighters wearing pink this month. No, it is not a new uniform they are wearing, it is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month which is every October. Breast cancer and other cancers are increasing in the fire service as well bcpp.org/resource/ firefighters.

We want you to join us in the fight and raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer. It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during their life. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early.

Make a difference and spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? Encourage women age 40 and older to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms.

Spread the word to family members and friends.

Mammograms are covered by most health insurance programs. You can get a screening mammogram without any outof-pocket costs. If you are worried about the cost or don’t have health insurance, CDC offers free or low-cost mammograms and education about breast cancer.

Breast Cancer does not just occur with women. Doctors used to think that breast cancer in men was more severe than it was in women, but it now seems that it's about the same. The major problem is that breast cancer in men is often diagnosed later than breast cancer in women. This may be because men are less likely to be suspicious of something strange in that area. It's rare for a man under age 35 to get breast cancer.

A man's chance of getting breast cancer goes up with age. Most breast cancers happen to men between ages 60 and 70.

Talk to your physician and visit: cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/ features/breastcancerawareness/index. htm Pink It Over!

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o you wish Sparky would stop jumping up on your guests?

Do you need help with potty training your pup? Does your dog become anxious when you leave the house? Meet Sandy Miller, Coachella Valley dog trainer extraordinaire who once trained dogs of the rich and famous in Hollywood.

Sandy works with dogs and their owners on many training challenges including digging, dog-child adjustment issues, fence jumping, potty training, excessive barking, and more. Does she train the dog or the owner? Sandy answers, “While the dog and its behavior is changed, it’s really the human who gets trained.”

Sandy Miller has over 40 years of experience in her field and has trained over 10,000 dogs. Sandy’s first client was actress Liza Minelli who sought help with a mix breed dog she rescued in Mexico. Her client base grew to include the pooches of notable Hollywood folks Michael Caine, Mel Brooks, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Olivia Newton John, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Jacqueline Smith, and Tina Sinatra. Other clients, including Barry Manilow and Keely Smith, have roots in the Coachella Valley. Sandy trained the English Sheepdog in the Katherine Hepburn movie, “Olly Olly Oxen Free.”

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DOG TRAINING TIPS FROM SANDY MILLER!

Sandy is pictured here with her rescue dog Churchill, who sadly passed away several years ago.

Pongo, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier owned by Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, was one of her most challenging cases. “He was physically a very strong dog, and he would dig up everything. He’d pull these huge banana trees out by the roots. Mel and Anne worked with me, but Pongo usually got the best of us all!” Finally Sandy determined the dog was bored and developed some alternative activities. In a humorous moment, working with a dog on the “down” command, Sandy noticed the owner ineffectively repeating “down, down” in very soft voice. When Sandy used a firmer tone “Down!” both dog and human dropped to the ground.

Sandy describes her style, “I’m very quiet and low keyed. The dog immediately knows I’m the alpha. I don’t know what it is I exude, but it’s there. Positive reinforcement and praise enhances the dog’s confidence. No negative or inhumane devices are used. Understanding the needs of my human clients is also of utmost importance. I work with the whole family.” I have witnessed Sandy’s rapport with dogs, and she has an innate gift to transform the most challenging dogs,

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including puppy mill dogs that have never been socialized.

Sandy offers advice to house train a new dog. “People do not understand how to house train. They smack the dog or stick his face in its feces which is not the best way. It’s best to set up a schedule and take

MEET PEE WEE

MEET KAHLUA

Just a little guy, Pee Wee is 12 lbs of doggie love. A great mix of breeds, this adorable ChiWeenie boy is 5 yrs old. He waits for a home at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, www.psanimalshelter. org. Contact them at (760) 416-5718 for an appointment to meet and adopt Pee Wee, dog IDA45404903.

Precious kitten found abandoned by a good Samaritan and rescued

by Loving All Animals. Now 9 weeks old, this pretty Calico girl is doing well in a loving foster home. Call Jeanette at Loving All Animals in Coachella (760) 834-7000 for an appointment to meet/adopt Kahlua, www.lovingallanimals.org.

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the dog outside at set times and reward with a treat when they potty outside. If they have an accident inside, ignore it, otherwise you’re unintentionally drawing attention to bad behavior. For more difficult situations, hook them to a short leash and attach to your belt or waist. You can also hook the leash under the leg of a table and the dog won’t go in its immediate space inside the home.” Another idea for a male “leg lifter” who marks his territory in a new home is to purchase a “male wrap” from PetSmart or Petco.

Easy methods to correct behavior include the use of a spray water bottle, but never spray directly in the dog’s face.

Sandy likes the “Pet Corrector” spray canister to correct problem barking and jumping up, but advises owners to keep the canister hidden before using or it loses its value.

Sandy advises, “Dogs must have obedience training in order to change

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com other behaviors”. An obedience trained dog is a happy dog. Sandy explains, “If it’s done right, the dog absolutely loves it. He gets the attention he wants, he knows where he stands, and he knows the rules.

When you train correctly and consistently, they love you all the more for it.” Sandy advises using a very firm but not angry voice during training.

Sandy volunteers her time to help Loving All Animals’ adopters with their rescue dogs. She provides complimentary follow up by phone to their adopters in need of training help, in some cases saving the adoption. Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000, www.lovingallanimals. org. Contact Sandy Miller at (760) 3604085 or by email at tendertutor@msn. com. Training dogs the “tender” way increases the loving bond between the dog and his human.

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------Below is a partial list of shelters and rescues in the Inland Empire with animals for adoption. They are currently closed for walk-ins, and you must call for an appointment. You can view most of their animals online before calling. Thank you for rescuing!

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – The county shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number of the animal you want to

adopt. Email them the animal’s ID number at shelterinfo@rivco.org, or schedule a virtual adoption appointment at www. rcdas.org, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. They schedule appointments Wednesday through Monday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) ANIMAL SAMARITANS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650

Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue. com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs in addition to small dogs and cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com.

Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to adopt a cat.

Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 335-6767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta.

October 8 to October 14, 2020 Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-4pm for updates (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – Shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Hours for adoption 10am – 4pm Tuesday thru Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Call (909) 386-9280 daily. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you want to meet. Located at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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THE VINO VOICE

e’ve been covering some of the seltzer news during the past year as their sales continue to climb.

And in this pandemic year—who would have thunk—seltzer sales have skyrocketed.

For the one-week period ending this past June 6th, spirits continued to grow well ahead of other alcohol categories with a 30.2% sales increase. Wine increased by 23.8%, while beer, FMB (flavoured malt beverages) and cider were up by 22.1%.

But over that same one week period, Hard seltzers (alcoholic sparkling water) grew over 255%! It’s the third week in a row where hard seltzers accounted for more than 10% of the total adult beverage market.

Still customers in the liquor department always seem to have questions about what a Hard seltzer is all about.

Hard seltzer is basically alcoholic flavored water. What that alcohol is made from can differ. In most cases the alcohol in “spiked” seltzer comes from fermented cane sugar, with the addition of flavors and carbonation, making many on the market gluten-free. Alcohol in a hard seltzer can also be produced from other grains, in which case it’s described as a “flavored malt beverage”.

Canned and colorful, the hard seltzer suits not only those looking to reduce their alcohol intake, but also calories. Most hard seltzers are 4.5-7% alcohol levels and are typically 100 calories a can or less with 2 grams of carbohydrates per 12 ounce can, compared to 150 calories and 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates in a similar-sized beer.

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a segment of consumers underserved by the current beverage alcohol market who were looking for alternatives that were refreshing and flavourful, but also low-calorie and low-sugar,” said Brandy Rand, COO of the Americas at IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.

“These products also meet the growing consumer demand for convenience, and appeal to people that enjoy popular cocktails like the vodka soda, and wine spritzers. We definitely expect to see more brands taking advantage of this fast-growing trend.”

Sales in the hard seltzer category in the US hit $2.7 billion last year. Overall, the US hard seltzer market is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2021. And again in this pandemic 2020 year, many big beer brands have chosen to take on the seltzer market, including Molson Coors, Corona and Budweiser.

After a long period of growth, there has been a general decline in consumption of wine in the US. So it’s good timing for this new Hard Seltzer market in providing the opportunity for lower alcohol beverages. The appeal of hard seltzer, it says, is being driven by the fact they

SELTZER CITY are lower in alcohol and calories, combined with an increasingly health conscious market, and the fact they come packaged in “insta-friendly” and sustainable cans.

According to research published last year, over half of US alcohol consumers drink hard seltzers at least once a week, with analysts describing the rise of hard seltzer as “meteoric” and “phenomenal”. To put it into perspective, the current volume of hard seltzer produced in the US, is currently about 82.5 million nine-litre cases in the US— larger than vodka!

Without debate, it’s a category that demands attention. Unfortunately, I’m not a big fan of the stuff. Like the lyrics to the song, “I get no kick from Champagne”—well, I get no kick from Hard seltzer. But what do I know in the billion dollar scheme of things?

According to the folks I respect, Henry's Hard Sparkling Water is one of the better brands, at only 88 calories per can, this sugar-free, lowcarb option packs a respectable 4.2% ABV per serving, and it comes in “yummy” flavors such as Lemon Lime, Passion Fruit, and Strawberry Kiwi.

The ever-popular White Claw is a flavored malt beverage (FMB). It’s made with a blend of seltzer water, its gluten-free alcohol base, and a hint of fruit flavor. The alcohol in White Claw Hard Seltzer comes from “fermented sugars derived from malted gluten-free grains.”

Whatever that means, it’s made with cane sugar, which is listed as an ingredient in several variants. In 2019, Americans drank over $212 million worth of White Claw, more than the entirety of 2018.

White Claw comes in nine fruit flavors such as Mango, Natural Lime, Black Cherry, Ruby

BY RICK RIOZZA Grapefruit and Raspberry. It also just launched a “pure” or unflavored version, though White Claw claims it to be a limited-edition offering.

The other major player of the hard seltzer market is Truly, owned by Boston Beer Company, the parent company of Sam Adams. It’s second only to White Claw in terms of sales and offers 13 different styles that include a variety of berry, citrus and tropical fruit options. All are made with no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

Even with its most recent launch in January 2020, Bud Light Seltzer already holds a spot as the third biggest seltzer in the U.S. One can has 100 calories, 2g of carbs and 5% alcohol and is available in four flavors: Black Cherry, Lemon Lime, Strawberry, and Mango.

Smirnoff got into the hard seltzer game in 2016, with four fruit flavors and four rosé wine-influenced offerings. Smirnoff’s current offerings include Piña Colada, Berry Lemonade, Cranberry Lime and Watermelon. Its winethemed line includes Raspberry Rosé, White Peach Rosé, Strawberry Rosé and Pink Apple Rosé. Unlike other spiked seltzers that use cane sugar to create alcohol, both of Smirnoff’s lines are malt-based beverages.

Natural Ice has launched its own version, Natural Light Seltzer, along with Pabst Blue Ribbon with its Stronger Seltzer. So far, Arctic Summer it’s the only hard seltzer actually made by a traditional seltzer company. Cheers everyone!

BREWTALITY

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ell, Fall is once again upon us, and that means it’s pumpkin spice season. Corporations and small businesses alike have inundated us with a proliferation of flavored products that taste like a Yankee candle, giving us everything from pumpkin pie car fresheners to pumpkin spiced spam (I kid you not). Trader Joe’s has shamelessly gone off the deep end of the cinnamon and nutmeg themed pool, and put that shit in everything. Their entire store is a veritable cornucopia of pumpkin themed products this year, including all of the pumpkin spiced food and drink, and I had to jaunt on over to see it all for myself. Their turkey and pumpkin mole burrito sounded like something I’d never want to eat, yet there it was in the prepared food section, waiting like a trap-door spider ready to assault some unsuspecting prey. A box of pumpkin spiced empanadas went into my cart, but I’d need a frosty beverage to wash all of those tasty morsels down with. I wandered over to the beer isle to find what I’d been hoping to see, pumpkin spiced beers and ciders.

Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale is the name of Trader Joe’s pumpkin spiced ale, brewed and sold once a year during the fall season. While the back of the label says that it was brewed by the Josephbrau Brewing Company, it’s no big secret that the company uses contract brewers to do the actual brewing for them. Contract brewing is when a brewery hires another brewery to make beer for them. Say, for example, you own a small brewing operation, and you’ve got a beer that begins selling phenomenally, so well that it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with demand. That’s when you find another brewery who has the means to brew your popular beer

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BREWTALITY REVIEWS TRADER JOE’S PUMPKIN ALE AND CIDER

exactly the way you would, and you contract them to brew your popular beer, ensuring that public demand is met. In the case of Trader Joe’s, they own a brewery in name, but no brewing equipment, so they solicit a select few breweries to handle the physical work for them.

The companies who brew for Trader Joe’s may do all the work, but Trader Joe’s has full creative control over what goes in the beer and how it tastes. It was with this knowledge in mind that I put a 6-pack of pumpkin spiced beer in my cart and said three Hail Marys to protect myself from any impending awfulness.

Despite hard seltzers being wildly popular for the last couple of years, hard ciders have seemingly made a comeback during the summer quarantine of 2020. Hard ciders used to be a niche market, but my Trader Joe’s had an entire section dedicated to the stuff, showcasing a wide variety of flavored ciders. The Gourd Tree!

Pumpkin Cider is the sister product to Trader Joe’s pumpkin ale, featuring matching artwork and style. A few of those bottles went in my basket as well, and home I went to drink.

I enlisted the help of my girlfriend Velia to rate, review, and give possibly differing opinions on these pumpkin spiced novelties. We rated each beer on their aroma, flavor, label, and appearance in glass, taking in all of the pumpkin spiced flavors as best we could. For the sake of simplicity, our separate scores were weighed and averaged together for a single rating in each category.

HOWLING GOURDS PUMPKIN ALE / THE GOURD TREE! PUMPKIN CIDER – 7% ABV/ 5% ABV, 24 IBU / NA – Josephbrau Brewing Company, San Jose, CA. APPEARANCE: “The artwork on the bottle is

approachable and fun,” says Velia of the Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale, “It puts me in the mood for Halloween.” Featuring a bevvy of mirthful yet grotesque pumpkin faces baying at the moon, the bottle houses a crystal clear, blonde colored ale that poured into a glass beautifully. The head of foam dissipated quickly, leaving no lacing on the edge of the glass. 4.75/5 The Gourd Tree! Pumpkin Cider bottle features work from the same artist, with howling pumpkins hanging from an apple tree.

The cider poured a very light, almost straw-like color, similar to a Michelob Ultra. Superb clarity to this drink, with almost no head of foam at all.

4.38/5 NOSE: Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale smells astonishingly like a baked pumpkin pie. The vegetal, sweet earthiness of roasted pumpkin, with notes of nutmeg, clove, and allspice. A breadiness that reminded me of pie crust.

4.75/5 Conversely, The Gourd Tree! Pumpkin Cider smells like an apple pie. “Like drinking a glass of cider in a pumpkin patch”, says Velia. The same notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, with the tart, sweet smell of apples. Very juicy aroma, with a dominant allspice kick. 4.75/5 TASTE: Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale disappointed where it mattered most, in flavor.

Dominant spice notes mask what tastes like a very pleasant blonde ale. Roasted gourd flavors hide beneath heavy allspice and nutmeg, with just a touch of clove. Velia says it tastes less like pumpkin than it smells, and that there’s a bitterness that’s just too intense. There is a definite bitterness here, and a Willamette hop flavor that clashes somewhat with all of the baking spices. I pick up notes of ginger root in the back end of the palate, and find the complexity

BY AARON RAMSON of this brew to be better after a few sips. 3/5 Velia enjoyed The Gourd Tree! Pumpkin Cider much more, calling it juicy, spicy apple cider with just a hint of pumpkin. All of the flavors present in the ale are in the cider as well, showing up much more prominently in this semi-sweet drink, and without the bitterness of hops to clash with them. Ginger root shone, but flavors of clove came across as sharp and mouth numbing. 4/5 MOUTHFEEL: Both ale and cider have medium-thin mouthfeel and appropriate levels of carbonation. (both) 4.2/5 OVERALL: Most people either love or hate pumpkin spiced beer with good reason. When over spiced, they’re atrocious, leaving you feeling like you drank the bong water from some pumpkin spiced kush. While Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale comes across as a touch heavy handed, it’s better than I would have expected, and enjoyed the complexity it provided. While not for everyone, it’s worth checking out for the bargain price of $6.99 a 6-pack. Velia did not like this beer, while I did.

She did however, love The Gourd Tree!

Pumpkin Cider. Much more approachable than its beer counterpart, this is a great product for those familiar with craft cider as well as cider newbies. Like with the ale, the spices can be a bit heavy handed, but it’s much more pleasant with a semi-sweet base like this cider. Definitely recommend this for all lovers of pumpkin spiced everything.

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stablished in 1987, Cactus Jack’s is an old-school supper club/sports bar hybrid. Imagine a sports bar with excellent, thoughtfully presented food. Though the alcohol flows freely, the food is the star here. The dining atmosphere is really nice. Not what I was expecting from the unremarkable exterior. Nicely upholstered booths, soft lighting, warm colors, and walls displaying jazz-themed artwork and historic valley golf images with many signed by the golf pros of yesteryear.

This is a very popular place with large portions of well-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees. The main focus here is prime rib. You can get it as a huge slab or in sliders, sandwiches, or as an entrée salad.

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I ordered a corned beef Rueben. I was expecting the usual overly lean and dry corned beef lunchmeat awash in Russian dressing. What I received was a nicely plated perfectly done grilled rye sandwich packed with N.Y.C. deli quality corned beef and just the right amount of sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.

I reserved a table (highly recommended) on a Sunday and the atmosphere was buzzing with football fans in the bar, the clientele mostly upper middle age. On the other side of the partition, separating the bar and dining room, was a quiet space where you could have a normal conversation without amping up the volume. There is a goodsized outdoor patio with an all-inclusive

sport themed mural dominating the space.

The service was attentive and timely with no long waits between courses. I will return to try the reasonably-priced dinner menu and am confident it will be a satisfying experience.

Cactus Jack’s staff is experienced and very friendly. They are happy to be back and it shows in the welcoming atmosphere they have created. I understand why their loyal regulars keep returning to enjoy the consistently excellent food and drinks.

Cactus Jack’s – 74450 HWY. 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760)346-1565 Hours: Mon – Fri 11a.m. to 10p.m.

Sat – Sun 9a.m. to 10p.m.

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ith the widespread and nearly total shutdown of big screen theatrical venues as well as traditional movie production and distribution with no real end in sight. Couple that with the public’s clear reluctance to attend indoor venues, it is reassuring to know there are currently an enormous number of movies available to purchase (including physical discs) as well rental or purchase as VOD on numerous streaming platforms. I say it is an essential service.

Movies matter. It is through our shared narratives that we define ourselves and the time and place in which we live.

Here are the top movies we watched in our cozy, sanitized home theaters this past week.

Yellowstone: S1, S2 & S3 (Paramount) The Tax Collector (RLJ Entertainment) The King of Staten Island (Universal) Trolls World Tour (DreamWorks/ Universal) The Silencing (Lionsgate, 2020) The Vanished (Paramount, 2020) Black Panther (Disney) Made in Italy (IFC Films, 2020) The Outpost (Screen Media) Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount) Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (MGM) Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (MGM) Harry Potter: Complete 8-film Collection (Warner) The Rental (IFC Films, 2020) Game of Thrones: S1-8 (Warner) Tesla (IFC Films) Deep Blue Sea 3 (Warner) 1917 (Universal) Two new satisfying films that have received great critical revues and have already found an enthusiastic audience triggering terrific word-of-mouth are definitely worth the time and effort to find and enjoy just for the fun of it. No heavy messages or heavy downbeat drama here.

ENOLA HOLMES Director Harry Broadbeer’s greatlooking action/adventure/mystery riffs on the Sherlock Holmes mythos and introduces Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), young sister to the already famous Sherlock (Henry Caville) and Mycroft Holmes.

The charming Millie Bobby Brown is a delight as she carries the movie on her

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shoulders. Her unexpected comic timing underscores our affection for the teen as she searches for her missing mom (Helena Bonham Carter), who abandoned her some years earlier.

In her desperation – or obsession? – to find her mum, she enlists the reluctant help of her two brothers.

Fast-paced and sometimes goofy, this fun adventure is loaded with welcome positive moments and messages about empowerment. It’s fun to see Enola use her wits, clever disguises, fighting skills and deductive powers to out pace her brothers in solving the mystery.

Michael Carlin’s innovative and evocative production design gives the mid 1800s London and rural U.K. settings a wonderful, painterly authenticity that is at times almost mesmerizing in its richly rendered detail.

This supremely satisfying and surprising film deserves consideration as a series.

Streaming now on Netflix.

SAVE YOURSELVES Farce is pretty much a lost art, especially as it relates to contemporary American cinema.

The premise has a young Brooklyn couple Su and Jack (Sanita Mani and John Reynolds) heading to a friend’s upstate cabin to unplug from their phones and reconnect with each other. Blissfully naïve, the earnest and oblivious millennials are left to their own devices as the planet falls under attack.

This modest budgeted, ambitious and admittedly bizarre film from the writing and directing duo Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson is brilliantly inventive and witty with marvelous dialogue that reflects our hi-tech connected world.

It’s hard to know if there is a greater meaning to the goings on. The “pouffe!” aliens are as silly as they are disturbing. It’s hard not to see them as incarnations of the now familiar shape for the Covid-19 virus, but I doubt that was intentional.

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Mani and Reynolds are totally believable as the sweet couple trying to survive their cabin-in-the-woods outing and bond with a deeper relationship. The humor is spot on if sometimes a tad predictable. And the ending is just ambiguous enough to be memorable.

Will Jack and Su unexpectedly find the meaning and connection they seek as they fight for survival? And the much bigger question, do our charming leads end up

saving themselves?

This very well crafted movie is an apocalypse farce that reminds of the equally witty, and obscure, it’s A Disaster (see if you can find it).

Filmmakers Fischer and Wilson deliver a quirky, off-kilter comedy that is best watched knowing nearly nothing in advance. Trust your friends who tell you to see it.

Extras include deleted and extended scenes, a blooper reel, commentary from director/Writers Fischer and Wilson. Bluray. Universal.

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THE TINA EFFECT

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he Tina Effect relates to investments refers to periods when there is a lack of satisfactory alternatives to an investment that is less than ideal. 19th century sociologist and philosopher Herbert Spencer was the first to utter the phrase, ‘there is no alternative’ when discussing democracy, capitalism and free markets.

Due to low interest rates and expected inflation caused by massive government relief and stimulus, bonds do not provide the return needed by many investors. As there is no alternative (TINA), these investors look toward equities. Those interested in income typically skew toward dividend-producing stocks while longer-term investors without the income needs often skew toward stocks that grow at a faster rate.

When thinking about the reasons for the strong performance in the stock markets since March lows, we typically cite the massive amount of money pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve and US Treasury or the Federal Reserve plan to keep historically low interest rates down for the foreseeable future.

We also need to consider that monies typically invested in money markets or fixed income are migrating toward equities due to the Tina Effect.

Looking at Technology stocks as a group, this group have benefitted from the TINA Effect

more than most. Valuations in this sector are up on average by 30% this year and nearly 50% over the last year. Some of the more notable stocks like Tesla, Zoom and Apple have seen their stock prices increase to levels that many believe is far too high. At one point, the stock of Zoom was valued at 60 years of revenues.

Comparatively, many slower growing stocks sell for one or two years of earnings.

Conversely, Energy stocks are down nearly 50% this year and 45% over the last year.

Where technology stocks are benefitting from the new normal of billions of people around the world working from home, that same shift in work space has meant that less oil is being used causing a decline in prices. While a 50% decline suggests that these stocks are out of

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to these markets. This is why government programs are so critical to large swaths of the economy. Due to partisan politics by both major political parties in the United States, assistance has been hard to come by for these struggling businesses over the last few months.

For the casual investor who manages their own investments, be careful about complacency or aggressive investment approaches. We are still in the early innings of the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. Over time, the economic damage occurring will weigh on performance. As such, consider staying away from the riskiest and most volatile investments. Types of investments that represent heightened risks are high yield bonds, some municipal debt, companies that lose money and stocks that have reached unsustainably high valuations.

If you need a hand with this or any other part of your financial life, give me a call.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at WinslowDrake.com or Hlibby@WinslowDrake. com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST? NOW WHAT?

fter you have been arrested on criminal charges, the arresting officer takes or sends the police report to one of the sergeants at the station. The Sgt. then forwards it to the filing deputy in the district attorney's office. The reports are sometimes delayed in filling because paperwork has been misplaced or more info is needed. When the filing Deputy DA reviews it, s/he tries to determine what crimes have been committed and whether it should be a misdemeanor or a felony.

Even though the police officer may have arrested you/cited you for a particular crime, the filing deputy could decide that there were more counts that should be filed and/or less counts.

That is why it is often important to retain a lawyer asap so s/he can possibly contact the filing deputy and hopefully have input on how the case is to be filed in other words, to get a second bite of the apple. However, some cases are a direct file to the court, by the arresting agency, thus bypassing the DA. If the Defendant is in custody we have bondsmen that will Bail you out with NO MONEY DOWN, if you qualify, and they will use a 7- 8% Bond for our client instead of the standard 10%.

Bond hearings are no longer in Dept. 2K, you NOW go to the Clerk's Office. If there is no filing of the complaint on the arraignment date, the matter is continued for 15 days.

Your first appearance is called an Arraignment, for either a Misdemeanor or Felony.

Misdemeanor Arraignments are in Department 2K and stay there until Trial and then go to Dept.

3M. On Misdemeanors, we can appear on behalf of our clients, pursuant to a Waiver of Personal Appearance under Penal Code Section 977.

favor with many investors, these prices could be even lower if not for so much money in the equity markets.

Financial stocks like banks have performed poorly this year, down about 15%. This makes sense as banks rely on interest rates to make money. In a world where interest rates are at the lowest levels in history, it is difficult for banks to make money. When you add in the risks caused by millions of businesses closing due to the global shutdown, banks may have to deal with large loan losses in 2021 and beyond due to the shutdown.

Real estate stocks are also embattled, down 12% on the year. When people work from home, the need for commercial real estate goes down whether that is an office complex or a shopping center. With many tenants unable to pay rent, losses in this sector can be expected to remain high until the world returns to some form of normal. While residential real estate is doing well, even apartments have struggled due to high non-payment levels making real estate investment trusts a challenging investment despite a stock market that is awash in cash.

While the TINA Effect has some of the largest companies in the United States and around the world to strengthen their balance sheets through the issuance of new equity or debt, this benefit has not helped many of the small and mid-sized businesses without access

On Felonies, the defendant has to appear each and every time, and those cases are in 3N, 3S (and 3T for drug charges). On felony cases, It is often difficult to get discovery from the DA before a preliminary When we appear at the Arraignment, we are supposed to get a copy of the police report, which we forward to our client.

We ask you to review it and let us know what looks correct or incorrect. Sometimes, the court Deputy DA has not had a copy of the report for us, and we have to enter a plea of not guilty, and get the report at a later date.

For the court Deputy DA's to Dispose of a case, they often have to go to a supervisor for authority to reduce or dismiss the charge. It is not easy to obtain. In 2020, the standard offer is jail time on most cases. Of all the 57 Counties in California, Riverside County has had more jury trials than ALL of the other counties COMBINED.....go figure during Covid??

The current District Attorney for Riverside County is Mike Hestrin. He has instructed his deputy district attorneys to not plea bargain and to demand the defendants plead straight up to the charges with maximum sentences. Thus, the court deputies have had limited authority to negotiate. Today the DA's maintain they will make the best offer at the Arraignment court and the offers go up from there. However because of Covid 19, who knows what will happen in the ensuing months.

This is where your lawyer pays off by trying to convince the prosecutors or by pulling an end run and going straight to the Judge for an indicated sentence. Some prosecutors are easier on certain cases than others, and it is the luck of the draw as to which prosecutor is assigned to your case.

Sometimes they are assigned by the first letter of your last name and sometimes by the last number in your court case number. After we enter a plea of not guilty at the Arraignment in 2K, the matter stays in 2K for misdemeanors. Then, it will be set for a Trial Setting Conference and a Trial in 3T. The day before the last day (before the case, would be dismissed for lack of prosecution), the matter may get sent to downtown Riverside.

Some cases are Wobblers. This means they can be filed as a Felony or Misdemeanor. For instance Domestic Violence (DV) is a wobbler.

It can be defined under Penal Code 243(e)(1) as a Domestic Battery or under 273.5 PC, which involves an injury and can be a Misdemeanor or Felony.

There are 4 Defenses to DV: 1. It was an accident 2. The injury not from this incident 3. Self-defense or defense of others 4. False accusation On a Felony, after the Arraignment, the matter is set for a Pre-Preliminary hearing or Felony Settlement Conference. At that stage you try to work out a disposition. After that, a Preliminary Hearing will take place where the prosecution has to prove that a crime was committed and that the defendant is connected to the crime. The Prelim is not a stage where you have guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. There just has to be a connection between the charge and the defendant. In the vast majority of Preliminary hearings, the judge rules in favor of the District Attorney, and you have to return to court again for an Arraignment and a subsequent Trial Setting Conference and Trial.

The Indio Courts are always backed up with criminal cases and more so with Covid 19. In the past there have been civil freezes. This means

that no civil case goes out to Trial, as all the courts just handle criminal matters. Because the District Attorney will not readily negotiate a plea, the courts are inundated with cases. Because your case is set for a particular Trial date does not mean it will go out on that date. Nor does it mean the case will stay in Indio at the Larson Justice Center.

"Though I am sometimes referred to as a DUI criminal defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as "criminals". I prefer to view them and more importantly to treat them as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation."

I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks and drives and gets arrested for a DUI. I do however "Change Hats" when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients.

PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER.....IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING AN ARREST OR ACCIDENT AND CALLING ME......SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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SWAG FOR THESOUL

“BEING” VS. “DOING”

“As our world changes around us on this threshold of a new era, we begin to awaken to the remembrance of our divinity.” Gratitude + Forgiveness X(Love) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 12. here is great debate in the metaphysical community on the topic of “being” vs “doing”. Some say that “being” is the order of business as we navigate this epic transformation, whereas other say that “doing” (or taking action) is the only way to reach higher ground. So, which yields the greatest result?

There is no doubt we are making our way through uncharted waters, and that the world as we have known it is slipping away behind us. Those who have engaged in metaphysical studies have been anticipating this for decades. While it may not have been clear how the old systems would upshift to welcome the manifestation of the new paradigm, it was very clear that this WOULD happen.

We are currently in the thick of this much anticipated transition. The energetic structures of the old world are crumbling to make way for the new one. As this happens, we are coming to discover that the new world has a new instruction manual. What we knew in the old world was that forward movement was only achieved through work. We became conditioned to believe that if something was not difficult to attain, then it held little value.

So, we knocked ourselves out “doing” at all costs to reap the rewards of progress.

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live in the new world, that the measure of value and enrichment is not always dependent on what we “do”, but rather who we are in many cases is a greater indicator of the value we represent. The scope of our collective vision has expanded so we can more greatly and intentionally appreciate the offerings of innate qualities – inner divinity. And thanks to social media, we have the opportunity to share our personal qualities (our “being”) for all the world to see.

While it is difficult to deny that taking action is important in the context of bringing humanity to higher ground, perhaps the debate could be settled with the acknowledgement that both “being” and “doing” are equally important. Our best result may come from taking due time to honor the inner spirits of ourselves and others as a first measure, and then taking action inspired by the higher perspective that comes from connecting with inner spirit. In other words, let the “being” guide the “doing”.

In my pursuit to help human beings honor the inner spirit of one and all, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted

by Elizabeth Scarcella, BB Ingle, and me. Go to facebook.com/groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us your joy.

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 book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee also sits on the Board of Directors for World Game Changers, a charitable organization based in the UK. Find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A person’s best ally is someone who takes care of herself,” says actress Susan Clark. I heartily agree. The people with whom you can cultivate the most resilient bonds and most interesting synergy are those who have a high degree of self-sufficiency—those who take rigorous responsibility for themselves and treat themselves with tender compassion. In the coming weeks, Aries, I think it’s especially important for you to emphasize relationships with allies who fit that description. Bonus! Their exemplary self-care will influence you to vigorously attend to your own self-care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to my reading of the astrological potentials, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to take a vacation in reverse. What’s that? It’s when you devote yourself to renewing and reinvigorating your relationship with the work you love. You intensify your excitement for the vocation or job or long-term quest that teaches you important life lessons. You apply yourself with sublime enthusiasm to honing the discipline you need to fulfill the assignments you came to earth to accomplish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If you are not having fun you are doing something wrong,” said comedian Groucho Marx. He was exaggerating so as to drive home his humorous point, but his idea contains some truth—and will be especially applicable to you in the immediate future. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have a temporary exemption from feeling frantically dour and unpleasantly dutiful. As crazy as the world is right now, you have a cosmic mandate to enjoy more playtime and amusement than usual. The rest of us are depending on you to provide us with doses of casual cheer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” writes Cancerian author Rebecca Solnit, adding, “That’s where the most important things come from.”

I think this is good advice for you in the coming weeks. What exactly does it mean? How and why should you do what she advises? My first suggestion is to reframe your conception of the unknown and the dark. Imagine them as the source of everything new; as the place from which the future comes; as the origin of creative changes. Then instruct your imagination to be adventurous as it explores brewing possibilities in the dark and the unknown.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality,” wrote author Norman Cousins. Whether or not you believe the “immortality” part of his formulation, I’m sure you understand how fabulous it is when you help activate beauty and vitality in someone. You may even feel that inspiring people to unleash their dormant potential is one of the most noble pleasures possible. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Leo, because I suspect that you now have exceptional power to perform services like these for your allies, friends, and loved ones. I dare you to make it one of your top priorities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The messiah will come when we don’t need him any more,” said author Franz Kafka. In that spirit, and in alignment with current astrological omens, I will tell you that the precise help you wish you could attract into your life will show up as soon as you make initial efforts to provide that help to yourself. Here are some additional nuances: The gift or blessing you think you need most will be offered to you by fate once you begin giving that gift or blessing to yourself. A rescuer will arrive not too long after you take steps to rescue yourself. You’ll finally figure out how to make practical use of a key lesson as you’re teaching that lesson to someone you care for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Ursula K. Le Guin said that we don’t just naturally know how to create our destinies. It takes research and hard work. “All of us have to learn how to invent our lives, make them up, imagine them,” she wrote.

“We need to be taught these skills; we need guides

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to show us how. If we don’t, our lives get made up for us by other people.” I bring this to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade and refine your mastery of these essential powers. What can you do to enhance your capacity to invent your life? Which teachers and information sources might be helpful?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1984, hip hop group Run-DMC was the first to achieve a gold record in their genre, meaning they sold more than 500,000 albums. Their next album sold over a million. They were pioneers. In 1986, legendary producer Rick Rubin encouraged them to do a remake of “Walk This Way,” a song by the hard rock band Aerosomith. The members of Run-DMC didn’t want to do it; they felt the tune was in a genre too unlike their own. But Rubin eventually convinced them, and the cross-pollination was phenomenally successful.

The Run-DMC-meets-Aerosmith collaboration launched a new genre that sold very well. The song was later voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In this spirit, and in accordance with current cosmic rhythms, I urge you to try a bold hybrid or two yourself, Scorpio: blends of elements or influences that may seem a bit improbable. They could ultimately yield big dividends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Sagittarians periodically go through phases when you specialize in stirring up fresh intuitions. I mean, you’re always one of the zodiac’s Intuition Champions, but during these special times, your flow becomes an overflow. You have a knack for seeking and finding visions of the interesting future; you get excited by possibilities that are on the frontiers of your confidence. From what I can tell, your life in recent weeks has been bringing you these delights—and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Take maximum advantage. Aggressively gather in the gifts being offered by your inner teacher.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Calling on my expert knowledge of healing language and imaginative psychology, I have formulated a mantra for you to use in the next six weeks. I suggest you say it five times after you wake up, and again at mid-day, and before dinner, and before sleep. It should help keep you intimately aligned with the dynamic groove that the cosmos will be conspiring to provide for you. For best results, picture yourself as glowing inside with the qualities named in the mantra. Here it is: StrongBrightFree ClearBoldBrisk DeepNimbleKind AdroitSteadyWarm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles features displays that extol the musicians who’ve won Grammy Awards over the years. A few years ago, a distinctly unfamous musician named Paz Dylan made professionallooking fake posters touting his own magnificent accomplishments, and managed to sneakily hang them on the museum walls. They remained there for a month before anyone noticed. I’m going to encourage you to engage in similar gamesmanship in the coming weeks, Aquarius. It’ll be a favorable time to use ingenuity and unconventional approaches to boost your confidence and enhance your reputation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Relationships never stop being a work in progress,” writes author Nora Roberts. That’s bad news and good news. It’s bad news because even for the most loving bond, you must tirelessly persist in the challenging task of reinventing the ways the two of you fit together.

It’s good news because few activities can make you more emotionally intelligent and soulfully wise than continually reinventing the ways the two of you fit together. I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be a fertile time for such daunting and rewarding work.

Homework: What’s the most interesting and transformative action you could take right now?

Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

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YES! KETO & COMFORT FOODS DO GO TOGETHER

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he ketogenic diet is all about nourishing and healing our bodies with nutrient-dense whole foods.

But food is more than just nourishment; food is tradition, food is love, food is celebration and most importantly, food is a comfort!

When we think of eating a particular meal or the smell of a favorite childhood dish it brings up positive memories. Let’s face it… our lives revolve around food!

When you begin the Keto diet, whether your goal is for weight loss, or just enhance overall health, you don’t have to forget to enjoy food. Don’t get bored or get into a routine of having the basic Keto foods over and over to where it gets boring. This might tempt you to go back to your old ways of eating. Instead, embrace the Keto diet with a little creativity and seek out comfort foods you love that taste amazing! (without the carb coma or weight gain) Craving comfort food is common, especially this time of year when we are thinking “all things pumpkin” and the holidays are approaching. This is when I find myself craving comfort food, but not in a heavy, traditional way. I’ve discovered there are so many delicious low-carb keto recipes that will satisfy my comfort food craves and fit within a low-carb keto lifestyle, too. It is truly the best of both worlds and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

So when that CRAVE FOR COMFORT FOOD IS REAL… open your mind, and palate and read on to find out about some of the foods you may not think of that are all about being low carb! There is something to satisfy every crave and there is nothing better than a low-carb healthy version of your go-to favorite foods.

Here are some of my faves that most people will say….how can that be Keto?

This is just the tip of the iceberg to get you thinking differently… so here goes.

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Main Dishes Cuban Pork Chops Chicken Piccatta Meat Balls Homemade Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Sausage Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese, Spinach & Chicken Cheesy Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie Spicy Buffalo Wings Southern Fried Chicken Desserts & Breads Keto Cinnamon French Toast Death by Chocolate Brownies Lemon Blueberry Bread Pumpkin Chai Coffeecake Zuchinni Bread with Walnuts Keto Moist Chocolate Chip Cookies Keto Carrot Cake YES, THESE ARE ALL KETO! You can eat guilt free and make Keto work for you. I encourage you to reach out to me if you want to know more about Keto and Comfort foods. I’m happy to share any of the recipes that piqued your interest .

Or, ask me about my special Keto holiday recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Being a proclaimed foodie…now you can see how Keto has been my lifestyle for three years. It can work for you, too!

About Michelle Borthwick: Email me at ketoiseasy@gmail.com for recipes.

Michelle is a Keto Lifestyle coach, a Seasoned expert on Keto Coaching for Women. Keto weight loss results can be improved with Coaching, Customization, accountability, and a trusted partner to guide you every step of the way. Michelle offers private sessions, proven Keto diet hacks, meal plans, proprietary customization, goal setting and more. If you want to customize your Keto to fit your lifestyle, book a free 30-minute private coaching session online at KetoIsEasyCoach.com.

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he President of the United States has the most sophisticated protocols for screening objects and visitors into the Whitehouse. How did President Trump, the First Lady and close staff become infected with the Chinese virus? It appears it came from the Rose Garden announcement of the Supreme Court Nominee. Was this deliberate? Is it because he was not wearing a mask?

A new study out 10/01/2020 titled: Randomized Controlled Trials of Early Ambulatory Hydroxychloroquine in the Prevention of COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalization, and Death: MetaAnalysis. The researchers are from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, the Division of Infectious Diseases from the Henry Ford Hospital, the Department of Internal Medicine from Baylor University, and finally the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health.

These researchers did a meta-analysis of 5 randomized clinical trials including 5,577 patients in the United States, Canada, and Spain. HCQ (hydroxychloroquine) was associated with a 24% reduction in COVID-19 infection, hospitalization or death, P=.025.

Serious adverse events were not reported, and cardiac arrhythmia was rare.

Another issue is how deaths are counted.

It was discovered that an adult male was in a motorcycle accident and died. He was found to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

What was his cause of death? The injuries from the motorcycle accident or COVID-19?

Colorado is the only state that separates these statistics, deaths from COVID or deaths with COVID. Alex Berenson reports in his book Unreported Truths About COVID-19 Part 1, six million people die every two years in the United States. Thus 200,000 deaths from COVID would demonstrate a 3% increase in mortality. It also equals the number of deaths from alcohol abuse. (Amazon delayed the publication of this book due to not complying with their guidelines. Amazon asked Berenson to remove his references!)

Next there is no scientific evidence that children pass the virus onto adults.

In California there are 9,000 deaths from COVID-19. There is not one death from the virus in anyone under 18. The Swedish government report puts death risk from

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COVID-19 at 1 in 10,000 for everyone under 50. Dr Redford from the CDC reports the risk of death in children under 18 is 1 in 1 million.

Now let us look at the lockdown measures.

It was the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington that released its model for all 50 States. Trouble is the model assumed no lockdowns. Yet this distinguishing effect was not revealed. The models failed as it predicted New York would need 69,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 ventilators. Instead New York had 16,500 hospitalizations and only 4,000 were on ventilators. But the country and the media keep touting the model’s projections.

Knut Wittkowski, former longtime head of the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design at the Rockefeller University in New York City is warning that locking down populations around the world is not the answer to exterminating the Wuhan coronavirus. The veteran scholar explains that by locking people down inside their homes, we are only prolonging the outbreak.

Lastly the issue of wearing masks.

The rational for community use of masks is that the coronavirus is aerosolized as opposed to droplet spread. Droplets fall to the ground immediately when expelled by cough, speaking, sneezing. Microbiologist and physician Stanley Perlman of the University of Iowa. “You have to distinguish between what’s possible and what’s actually happening.” “If it could easily exist as an aerosol, we would be seeing much greater levels of transmission,” said epidemiologist Michael LeVasseur of Drexel University.

Physical evidence bolsters that epidemiological reasoning.

When researchers in Singapore tested the air in the rooms of three Covid-19 patients, they found no virus particles in the air. That suggests that aerosolized virus particles are, at worst, rare in real-world conditions.

“We’ve seen no evidence that aerosolized virus is the primary transmission risk for everyday people in everyday settings,” said Dylan Morris of Princeton University, a coauthor of the study.” Quarantine is isolating the sick, Tyranny is isolating the healthy.

Will President Trump’s treatment for coronavirus show this virus is no longer a death sentence?

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