Coachella Valley Weekly - February 4 to February 10, 2021 Vol. 9 No. 47 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • February 4 to February 10, 2021 Vol.9 No.47

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publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Noe Gutierrez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Tricia Witkower, Jason Hall, Esther Sanchez Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Denise Ortuno Neil, Rob Brezny, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dee Jae Cox, Angela Romeo, Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Michelle Anne Rizzio, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Iris Hall, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS Live Music at Outdoor Dining ...... 3-5 CVRep - Theatre Thursdays.............. 6 Theatre - "From Broadway with Love… Backwards" ........................ 6 IW Certified Farmers Market ............ 7 Consider This - .................................. 8 Yawning Sons .................................... 9 The Vino Voice ................................ 10 Screeners ......................................... 13

February 4 to February 10, 2021

LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO RESTAURANTS

ith the stay-at-home order being lifted from Riverside County, outdoor dining has returned, sparking many hopes that live music will make a comeback to accompany diners as they enjoy their meals. With the help of President/CEO of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, Katie Stice, CV Weekly reached out to county representatives to investigate, and it was announced that live music can resume at restaurant venues that adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. “In accordance with State guidance, performers must maintain physical distancing from spectators and other performers. Performers who are singing, shouting, playing a wind instrument, or engaging in similar activities without a face covering must maintain at least twelve feet of distance from spectators. Spectators must remain seated at their tables and practice all health protocols,” said Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor, Greg Rodriguez. Rodriguez also confirmed with Legal Counsel that Riverside does not have any further restrictions. The only live music allowed applies to performances at restaurants. Any other outdoor concerts are not allowed at this point. Many local restaurants and musicians are excited to hear this news, and are preparing to provide live entertainment this week. Vicky’s of Santa Fe’s Music Lounge has welcomed, figuratively speaking, over a thousand musicians in the 32 years they have been open in Indian Wells. Manager Marc Lodovico and Music Director John Stanley King will continue the legacy with the new live entertainment guidelines. “The music venue operation has always been an important part of our restaurant. The Music Lounge has been awarded in recent years as one of the ‘best venue for live music in the Valley’ with a live music program made up of over 36 musicians that formed 10 sets over 7 days every week and never a cover. It’s was exciting news this week to have some COVID restrictions loosened up enough to allow for the return of live music outdoors. Exciting in the sense that you now know that you're heading in the right direction to get back on the freeway, after driving

around aimlessly, looking for it. There's still a long road ahead to restore the live music performance to its full stature. Think about venues that have to be indoors. Absent of any COVID restrictions, some venues face neighborhood noise ordinances or have no viable space to take from the parking lot, is what I mean by long road,” stated Lodovico. “We’re following all COVID guidelines to ensure public safety. We have discovered that the outdoor dining experience coupled with some dinner music has brought some fresh perspective to our customers in that they report the experience as a ‘completely charming and enjoyable evening.’ Live music nightly 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Duet of John Stanley King multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and Danny Flahive on Bass performing what we call ‘some great dinner music on the sidewalk café’,” continued Lodovico. The Slice and Maracas have also set up a tent in front of the restaurants for outdoor dining as well as the patios. The restaurants feature live music Tuesday through Sunday at 5 to 8 p.m., and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The line-up at this time is Sergio Villegas on Sunday and Tuesday, Marco Antonelli on Wednesday and Friday, and Barry Minniefield on Thursday and Saturday. There will also be some special guests on select nights. Both Maracas and The Slice are open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. “We feel blessed to be able to give our customers a little bit of ‘normal’ after this tough year. We also feel blessed to be able

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to give our local musicians a venue to do their stuff. And as important, we are able to keep as many of our employees employed. As I walk the tables, the thanks we get from our patrons is so overwhelming that it just lets us know that we are doing the right thing. We have invested a lot of money to create the outdoor experience that is not only comfortable but safe. We have socially distanced our tables and the area where the musicians sing and we have enforced the ‘Mask Up’ rule at the restaurants. Music and eating are the culture of our community and to be able to put them together is so rewarding. As I tell our customers, we just want it to feel like 2019 again,” shared The Slice owner and co-owner of Maracas, Jack Srebnik. Sergio Villegas, who also performs at TQLAS Agave Bar & Grill in Old Town La Quinta on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., is also happy for the return of live music, as he had previous events that were cancelled due to the pandemic, like performing at the 2020 Olympics in Japan and touring with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, but he also wants to remain on the side of caution when he plays, as he takes care of his 98-year-old mother. “I think it’s good news, but we still have to be safe and very careful. I need to keep distance even though there are people who see me play and want to come up to me and say hi. We have to remember we are still in a pandemic,” said Villegas, whose newest album, 7801, has just been released. continue to page 5

Pet Place ..................................... 14-15 Haddon Libby ................................. 16 Dale Gribow .................................... 16 Safety Tips....................................... 17 Health -Keto .................................... 17 Swag For The Soul .......................... 18 Free Will Astrology ......................... 18

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Chef George’s & Picasso Lounge has been a desert staple since 2003, offering fine Hungarian food and live entertainment. “We are very happy to be offering outdoor dining and to be able to also have live entertainment again. We look forward to seeing everyone,” said restaurant owner Lana Ristich. Derek Jordan Gregg performs at Wildest in Palm Desert every Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. His loop shows emulate drums and bass, while he plays guitar and sings. Having live music is a relief to this seasoned musician. “Getting to perform is like being able to walk again, or coming up for air when you’ve been underwater for too long. Supporting local business is so important as well to the economy, locally and nationally. Bigger than that is saving the hearts and souls of the people who rely on their businesses to survive, or the people who need good food, and real music in their lives. It’s so important,” commented Gregg.

February 4 to February 10, 2021 for delivery, including bigger food costs. Hopefully, we can get 25-50% back indoors soon to help fine dining,” said Casuelas Cafe/Cork Tree owner Ray Rodriguez. Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs have a weekly gig on Wednesday nights at Casuelas Cafe starting at 6:30 p.m. The band covers a spectrum of blues, R&B, and classic rock, but front woman Lisa Lynn Morgan will always be partial to the classic country from artists like Patsy Cline and Merle Haggard. “I feel like I just woke up to the first sunny day after a long desert rain. Neither musicians nor restaurateurs have picked an easy gig. It was a tough job before COVID, especially here in the seasonal desert. It is a lot of hard work for the money. It’s extremely competitive and comes with a lot of public criticism. The only reason to do either of these jobs is because you absolutely love it and cannot imagine doing anything else. The corporate restaurants and big machine artists in the world will likely be fine. But your family-owned restaurants and local musicians are the things that make a community special and unique. People can go to a chain restaurant in any town. People can see concerts on TV, and eventually in a large arena again. But your local brew of dreamers and doers will bring genuine love, charm, and connection to their community. They are where some of your best memories come from. If you lose them, you lose something priceless,” said Lisa Lynn Morgan.

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February 4 to February 10, 2021

THEATRE

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COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY PRESENTS LUMINARY MATCHUP FEATURING WESLEY EURE AND ALISON ARNGRIM

oachella Valley Repertory’s Theatre Thursdays presents: Luminary Matchup featuring Wesley Eure and Alison Arngrim. This event takes place on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. This matchup consists of an evening of insightful conversation between actors, Wesley Eure and Alison Arngrim. Eure will share stories of his acting career, including one of his most acclaimed roles as Will Marshall in Land of the Lost (1974-1976). Arngrim, will also share about her career experience in show business, and about her most notable role as the young Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie (1974-1982). The evening will closeout with a Q & A session. To attend this one-hour free, virtual event, visit cvrep.org. Wesley Eure is a writer and actor most notable for being the original Mike Horton on the soap-opera Days of Our Lives (1965) and

the primitive Will Marshall in the children’s TV series, Land of the Lost. Other credits include: C.H.O.M.P.S (1979), CHiPs (1979-1980), TV Therapy (2020), The Fathers-In-Law (2020), Dragon Tales (1999-2005), and Spy TV (2001). Eure resides in Palm Springs, and in 2007, he was awarded a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Alison Arngrim is an actor, comedian and New York Times Best Selling author. She is currently starring in two comedy series pilots: Life Interrupted, as the ex-wife of commercial child star Mason Reese, with Erin Murphy (Bewitched), and Dawn Wells (Gilligan’s Island). As a stand-up comedian, Alison has headlined at nightclubs such as the Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles; as well as the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York and assorted comedy venues all across the United States

and Canada. Talent photos and bios are attached. Interviews are available upon request. Contact the Marketing Department at CVRep, (760) 296-2966, extension 114. To continue CVRep’s mission of providing educational, entertaining and thoughtprovoking presentations, CVRep is offering

PALM CANYON THEATRE PRESENTS “FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE…BACKWARDS” VIRTUAL CONCERT

Theatre Thursdays, a weekly, virtual entertaining and learning opportunity. All presentations are offered via Zoom to observe social distancing guidelines. Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) is an equity theater company, designated a Small Professional Theatre under the Actors’ Equity Association. CVRep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide thought-provoking theatre of substance.

THEATRE

script.” During the concert, men will sing songs originally written for women, and women will sing songs originally written for men. This twist allows performers a rare opportunity to interpret Broadway numbers they would likely never be cast to sing. The TWO DAY streaming event will fill people’s hearts and souls with everything from traditional ballads to fun,

to view the recorded production! From Broadway with Love… Backwards is available for streaming for the 48-hour period between 12 a.m. on February 12 through 11:59 p.m. on February 13. Purchase at: showtix4u.com/ event-details/46332 The nonprofit theatre has been dark since March 2020, and is relying greatly on the generosity of donors and grant support through the pandemic. For more information about Palm Canyon Theatre go to facebook.com/ThePalmCanyonTheatre or PalmCanyonTheatre.org.

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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER

IW CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

INDIAN WELLS, CA – THE NEW INDIAN WELLS CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET AT THE VILLAGES SHOPPING CENTER

he City of Indian Wells has its very own Certified Farmers Market. The market is held Thursdays from 8AM – 2PM through May 2021. It’s located at The Villages Shopping center 74895 Highway 111. The participants in the first Certified Farmers Market of Indian Wells include well-known local vendors and new certified producers to the valley. These farmers include Finca Bonita who produces a variety of vegetables; Patterson Family Farms which provides organic fresh chicken and eggs; and Black Sheep Farms who grow specialty beans and vegetables. These farmers are excited to be able to bring the fruits of their labor to the Coachella Valley for the first time. We will also host local favorites Canyon Creek Mushrooms, Fabies Honey, Coachella Urban Valley Farms Microgreens, Petaluma Creamery Cheese and Butter, Bautista Dates, and Seeds of Life Nursery Plants. They are excited to have other wonderful fresh food available to the public made by amazing chefs and prepackaged and ready to take home and enjoy. They have the local Pasta Syndicate which has a variety of handmade pastas, lasagnas, and desserts. The Tamale Guy who makes the most delicious handmade tamales of all kinds; Hook and Line Wild Caught Alaskan Fish; Nora’s Empanadas which hails from Temecula and comes in a variety of flavors; Local

bakery L’Artisan Bakery with amazing bread and pastries; Parmigiano Reggianno makes delicious salads, spreads, dips, and chips; Cherry’s Famous Rugelach which is a Russian Jewish Pastry made fresh each morning; Wellness Cooking has Vegan and Vegetarian Eastern European foods; The Biscotti Lady is a true Italian cookie and dessert of various kinds. Mine Train Smokery will be brand new to the desert with their amazing smoked BBQ and sides served frozen and chilled for take home ready to eat. Acapulco Pico will provide you with a full menu of hot sauces, salsas, guacamole, and chips. Finally, they have a few artisan vendors that provide you with locally handmade goods. Think Thursday Mornings and Visit the Indian Wells Certified farmers Market!

February 4 to February 10, 2021

CONSIDER THIS

f you came of age in the late ‘70s, Tom Petty’s music has probably been the soundtrack to your life. His songs, equally effortless and complex, managed to distill his earliest influences, Elvis, The Beatles, The Byrds, The Animals and the Rolling Stones, into a wholly original sound. His music was so ever-present, that you probably took it for granted… until it stopped. Tom suddenly, heartbreakingly, passed away in late 2017, and it seemed like, posthumous collections aside, that sound would be forever stilled. But from the very beginning, Tom had a partner in crime. A Keith to his Mick, a George to his John Paul, a Sundance to his…well, you get the idea. Guitarist Mike Campbell met Tom Petty about 50 years ago, when he aced the audition to join Tom’s band, Mudcrutch. For nearly five years the five-piece ruled the Gainesville, Florida music scene before securing a record deal and heading out to Los Angeles. Although the band fell apart, Tom and Mike stuck together, recruiting exMudcrutch keyboard player Benmont Tench and enlisting a new rhythm section to form Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. For the next 40 years the pair co-wrote a shit ton of hits, including “Rockin’ Around With You,” “Refugee,” “You Got Lucky,” all the way up through Tom’s three solo albums, the reformation of Mudcrutch in 2008 and the final TP&H effort, “Hypnotic Eye.” Between Heartbreaker/Mudcrutch commitments, he found time to write and record with a plethora of heavy hitters including Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Don Henley, Linda Ronstadt, Randy Newman, Aretha Franklin, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Neil Diamond, the Dixie Chicks and Warren Zevon. In 2018, when Lindsey Buckingham was ejected from Fleetwood Mac, at Stevie Nicks’ behest, Mike stepped in and handled guitar duties on the band’s world tour. As busy as he was, he still managed to begin a side project in 2005, The Dirty Knobs. Mike had met guitarist Jason Sinay, bassist Lance Morrison and drummer Matt Laug rather organically, so there was never any official audition process. Separately, each had made their bones playing with the likes of Alice Cooper, Alanis Morrisette, Tift Merritt, Slash, Lucinda Williams, Bob Weir and Neil Young. Initially, The Dirty Knobs was a way to blow off steam between tours, but in the back of his mind, Mike thought the band might take a turn in the spotlight at some point. Of course, with Tom’s sudden departure, that goal became more immediate. The Dirty Knobs were on the backburner when Stevie asked him to tour with Fleetwood Mac, but his bandmates’ patience was rewarded when they hunkered down in the studio with

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THE DIRTY KNOBS

producer George Drakoulias (The Black Crowes, The Jayhawks, Screaming Trees, The Freewheelers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Tift Merritt). The result is the Dirty Knobs’ debut, “Wreckless Abandon.” The album confidently kicks into gear with the title-track. Loopy, sitar-iffic guitars lazily unfurl, rather quickly, mystical and shuddery late ‘60s soundscape is disrupted by crashing guitars and tinkling hi-hat action. Shapeshifting once more, jangly guitars connect with buzzy bass and a walloping backbeat. Mike’s rough-hewn Gainesville drawl feels instantly familiar. Lyrics sketch out the saga of a foolhardy friend that requires some emotional rescue; “I found you in a roadside ditch, twenty bottles gone, had your finger on the switch, all circuits were blown.” Chiming, Rickenbacker riffs spiral on the break recalling classic TP and the Byrds, just as the arrangement sprints to the finish line, before powering down with a sitar-flavored coda. Country superstar Chris Stapleton guests on a couple of tracks. Their vocals first intertwine on “Pistol Packin’ Mama.” This South Of The Border charmer is powered by primal Blues-Rock rhythm riffs, rippling percussion tensile bass, an infectious handclap beat and a surfeit of Honky-Tonk twang. Adding to the Tex-Mex verisimilitude are some sparkly Farfisa notes courtesy Augie Myers (Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados). Boozy, bloozy and ramshackle, the song already sounds like the bar band classic it’s destined to become. There’s a wistful melancholy to “Irish Girl.” Ringing guitars wash over honeyed harmonica notes, rumbling bass and a cantering beat. Stacked harmonies wrap around lyrics that attempt to court and spark with a clever colleen determined to make her own way in the world; “Can you feel the night flowing through your bones, with your highflying kite and your sticks and stones, will you save me a place at the head of your table, in your leather and lace, and your burgundy sable, Hey little Irish girl, nothing can stop you now.” Willowy guitars are matched by lonesome harmonica on the break, adding to the Dylanesque ache. A couple of tracks, “Fuck That Guy” and “Don’t Knock The Boogie” are shaggy and shambolic in all the right ways. The former is anchored by breezy guitars, rumbling bass lines and a tumble-down beat. The lyrics offer a master class in shit-talk; “Well look at that guy dressed up like Charles Dickens, sneaking around like Slim Pickens/If he was a woman he’d think he was God’s gift to man, got to stick his head in the garbage can, Fuck that guy, yeah Fuck that guy! It ought to be a crime, he ain’t no friend of mine, Fuck that guy.” Sweet, slack-key-ish notes lattice over piquant rhythm riffs on the break,

“WRECKLESS ABANDON” (BMG RECORDS) BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

slightly undercutting the cranky stream of expletives. The latter locks into a classic 12-bar Blues groove, powered by barbed guitars, rubbery bass and a sly shuffle rhythm. Slightly apocryphal lyrics paint a vivid portrait of the best band you’ve never heard of; “The singer was some guy from Southern Mississippi, he had a wicked eye and could lay a lip along a lyric, and the drummer was a cat they called Crazy Legs from Alabama, boy, he could hit the skins like nobody’s business/And on guitar, some cat named Lightning Slim, he went up and down that neck like lightning, I guess that’s how he got his name, and the man on the bass, from down in Georgia, somebody said he did some time, committed some crime, but I don’t really know, could just be a rumor…” Once our narrator meets a femme fatale, guitars race and rev, unspooling an epic, reverbdrenched solo that slithers through with a take-no-prisoners sanguinity. Easing the throttle just slightly, the arrangement downshifts, coalescing around sunshiny guitars and a rock steady beat, while a smoky harmonica barrels through a series a fake-outs before a final admonishment; “Don’t knock the boogie.” The best cuts here evince The Dirty Knobs not-so-secret reverence for ‘60s antecedents like the Stones, the Kinks, the Yardbirds the Animals and Led Zeppelin. There’s a mind-blowing heaviosity to “I Still Love You.” Shards of bramble thick guitars wash over caroming bass lines and a cross-cut beat. The sludgy intro is supplanted by cascading guitars that underscores Mike’s perfunctory mea culpa; “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it, I should have known, I should have seen, but I didn’t mean to drag you down/Don’t say it’s over now, don’t say it’s over now, because….I still love you, and I still need you and I still want you by my side.” The arrangement see-saws, lithe and delicate one minute, bludgeoning and molten the next. Squally guitars on the break gives way to a filigreed Flamenco flavored outro. On “Sugar” locomotive guitars ride roughshod over growly bass lines, a thunking cowbell and a hopscotch beat.

Patronizing lyrics like “She don’t know her way around the kitchen, scratching like a dog I don’t know what she’s itching, she may not read a lot of books, she may not be the best cook, only one thing has got me hooked, she got the sugar” are somewhat problematic. But they’re easy to overlook on this taut Garage Rocker. As guitars fuzz and strafe on the break, Mike returns with a whisper and a scream before winding down this stompy minuet. The opening notes of “Southern Boy” finds Matt Laug pounding out a tribal tattoo on his kit, pretty quickly Mike and Jason chime in, their stinging riffs fat with sustain over a swamp boogie groove. Lyrics chronicle a big city jezebel’s attempts to lure a small-town swain; “She came from Chicago, on the CTA, all the way to Jacksonville F-L-A, with a patent leather purse and black silk stockings and thousand-dollar bills hanging from her pockets.” Jingle-jangle rhythm riffs collide with prickly power chords and some hi-hat action on the break. Packed with catchy hooks, it’s the album’s most irresistible song. The album’s final four tracks offer a true testimonial to The Dirty Knobs’ musical dexterity. From the slow-cooked, sanctified Blues of “Don’t Wait,” and the wistful acoustic shimmer of “Anna Lee,” to the flirty allure of “Aw Honey.” That one features some barrel-roll piano, courtesy ex-Heartbreaker Benmont Tench, bookended by throbbing bass, duckwalking guitars, coltish harmonica notes and a beguiling backbeat. The album closes with “Loaded Gun.” Rapid-fire guitars blaze a trail atop brawny bass lines and a whipcrack rhythm. Ah, the gun-as-penis metaphor never wears out its welcome, does it? There’s some phallic phun to be found with lyrics like “I got what you been missing, I got the thing you need, I got your new addition, I got your remedy.” It’s kind of strange that the target of this priapic pistol is compared to “barbed wire.” Apparently, clitoral imagery remains less refined. (Still a hazy mystery for some guys). Locked and loaded, the action accelerates on the break, as the guitars launch a semi-automatic assault, and Mike Campbell unleashes one of his classic Heartbreaker-y solos. A rough and ready, rowdy and rollicking end to a great album. Yes, Tom Petty is gone, and his absence is still keenly felt. But The Dirty Knobs’ debut, “Wreckless Abandon,” takes away some of the sting from that loss. It’s comforting to note as we all approach our sunset years that The Dirty Knobs will be here to provide the sonic soundscape to our AARP dotage.

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YAWNING SONS – ‘SHADOWS AND ECHOES’ FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM, SKY ISLAND

February 4 to February 10, 2021

BY NOE GUTIERREZ really hands-on on this album as much as I would have liked to have been. The song that Wendy sung on was the first song I heard and I was blown away. Wendy Rae Fowler is an incredible singer and extremely talented.” Sky Island vocalists include Marlon King on Adrenaline Rush, Dandy Brown on Low in the Valley and Gravity Underwater, Mario Lalli on Cigarette Footsteps, Wendy Rae Fowler on Shadows and Echoes and Scott Reeder on Digital Spirit. Look for Yawning Sons’ Sky Island on Friday, March 26, 2021, on all platforms.

to be a revelation to fans of any and every of the artists involved, and will appeal greatly to lovers of Kraut/Psych/Desert Rock. And now with the release of their second record Sky Island, the composite of musicians continue to mobilize their musical approaches from seemingly contrary sides of the globe to produce sounds that bring the best of both bands into the light; Yawning Man’s sophisticated musicality interlaid with fluctuating and vulnerable songwriting and Sons of Alpha Centauri’s dense, symphonic and enveloping loudness. Yawning Sons is Gary Arce (guitars), Marlon King (guitars/ vocals), Nick Hannon (bass), Stevie B (drums), Kyle Hanson (drums) and Blake (effects). With regard to the album’s first single, Arce doesn’t put too much emphasis on choice of but doesn’t deny it’s omnipotence. “I didn’t choose the song that was the featured song for the record. From what I was told, Wendy’s song was the song people tended to like the best. There’s no wondering why, Wendy is fuckin’ incredible! Hopefully, really soon, Wendy and I are going to do a project apart from Yawning Sons. We will do something on our own. We’ve talked about it for a long time.” Fowler also shared about her participation in the recording, “I thought it sounded great as an instrumental! And for this reason I wanted to create super-simple atmospheric vocals that would complement the instrumentation rather than collide or compete with it. I love the sentiment of the track and the background vocalss were by far the most fun to record.” Through the years Arce has been referred to as “overlooked” or “unsung” as a guitarist. “Unsung? I don’t think too much about that stuff. I don’t pay attention to other guitar players or what’s being said. I’m always experimenting with guitars, foot pedals, tunings and different stuff”. The truth is, Arce’s playing has influenced Desert Rock pioneers like Josh Homme and Mario Lalli to name a few. In 2019, Homme was quoted in CV Weekly, “With guys like Gary Arce, these guys are a little older than me and they were already doing it so I just believed it was possible. I think more credit to them than to me certainly.” Arce expounded on his approach, “I’m always looking toward the

February 4 to February 10, 2021

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THE VINO VOICE

bet that if I offered one hundred dollars to each of you readers to tell me correctly the top three best-selling California red wines, you’d be on that project stat and probably come up with the correct answers. Not that we need a review of the obvious, it is interesting to note that—even this day, where every state in the Union produces wine, California still dominates US wine production, providing 81% of the country’s output. Indeed, even if we go global, California would emerge as the fourth largest wine producer after Italy, France and Spain. And in our Golden State there are 5,900 grape growers in 49 of its 58 counties; and there are 139 AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) with some 110 varieties grown. All we asked was to name the top three red wine varietals grown and sold in our state. You don’t have to look around too long to figure out that Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular red wine sold. It’s the second most widely planted wine grape in the state after Chardonnay. And as you know, the bestknown plantings are concentrated north and south of San Francisco in warm wine regions with significant temperature fluctuations between hot days and cooler nights. And if you’re playing wine trivia at the wine bar, do remember that the first vineyard-designated Californian wine was Heitz, Martha’s Vineyard 1966 from what would become Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. At the time, the winery’s regular bottling was selling for around $1.65; for the new Martha’s Vineyard, the cost flew up to $7 a bottle! Now the wine sells for around $250. The second most popular red wine is fairly

easy as well. Just check out the shelves at the wine section and you’ll see Pinot Noir taking up almost as much space as Cab. Also, one could have looked to France for a big clue: The French has always touted that Cab Sauv (Bordeaux) is the King of Wines; and Pinot Noir (Burgundy) as the Queen of Wines. Although most quaffers enjoy several popular red varietals, many are in one of two “camps”: the Cab Sauv camp, where given the option they will always prefer a Cab over a Pinot; or, the Pinot Noir Camp where those folks desire the opposite. Cab fans love the “power” of the dark fruits; the Pinot fans love the “finesse” of the reds. Picking out California’s third most popular red wine could pose a little problem. There’s Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, and Petit Sirah among others, but if one thinks of the “quintessential”

COMFY CALIFORNIA REDS California grape (via Croatia), Zinfandel is the beloved. Zinfandel grows all over but is concentrated in the north and central part of the state, especially in the Gold Counties of El Dorado and Amador in the Sierra Foothills. It was the most widely planted red variety in California until Cabernet Sauvignon overtook it in 1998. And of course, a large proportion of the fruit is used for white/blush Zinfandel. The oldest documented grape vines in the state are the Zinfandel vines in the Grandpere Vineyard in Shenandoah Valley, Amador County, planted in 1869. It seems that the new year wine theme is all about simply enjoying a nice comfortable red wine. We did Italian last week; we’re doing California now. And of course, what makes a wine very comfortable is if it is a reasonably priced one! We’ll keep it under $30. 2018 Domaine Carneros, Avant Garde Pinot Noir. ($30). When we recommended the Domaine Carneros sparkling wines last month, we said of their porfolio at any price level, you were getting world class stuff. Ditto that for their Pinot porfolio. With grapes sourced from all five of the producer’s Carneros estate vineyards, the wine is aged for eight months in Burgundian oak and features fresh pomegranate followed by sweet cherries, red raspberry, warm oak, and cinnamon. It’s classic Carneros with bright berry flavors. It’s the Pinot hit of the month! 2018 Wente, Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, San Francisco Bay ($14) I used to always visit the Livermore Valley vineyards when staying in the Bay Area. Lots of wine history there. This Cab is the deal of the

EUREKA! KICKS OFF FEBRUARY WITH A MATCHMADE IN GAME DAY, FOOD, & COCKTAIL HEAVEN refreshing craft beers is Eureka!’s signature Wings tossed in the guests’ choice of either firecracker aioli, orange chile glaze, Eureka! Dry rub, or BBQ. Enjoy this deal starting all day on Supper Bowl Sunday for takeout. Staying true to their ethos of providing delectable modern twists on classic menu items, Eureka! is adding the following new menu items to their existing lineup of stellar burgers as well as a couple of new cocktails to their craft bar program this Thursday. Seared Furikake Ahi Salad: pan-seared ahi tuna / spring mix / avocado / cabbage /carrot / green onions / cilantro / crispy wontons / peanut sauce sesame ginger / Bison Burger: spicy fresno chile / baconinfused jalapeño jam / smoked mozzarella /

BY RICK RIOZZA month! Floral scented nose of lavender and fresh leather that moves to an elegant palate with very present dark fruit, chocolate & blackcurrant tart with a hint of spice. This is full-bodied, very smooth with a creamy texture. Silky tannins influence and carry the rich flavors through a lingering finish. It’s 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petite Sirah, 3% Petit Verdot. 2018 Giornata, Barbera, Paso Robles, California ($25) California Barbera is a real treat for Italian wine lovers: you get the best of both worlds. I remember the Louis Martini North Coast Barbera wines that sold for only $5 but were the bomb. Who has control of those vineyards now!? Paso Robles is front & center with their La Bomba Barbera. There’s an inviting nose of blackberry, dark cherry, and hints of Italianesque liquorice. The palate is packed with juicy dark fruits, bright red berries and red currants with underlying clay and earth elements. Is this a sexy wine, comfy or what!? 2018 Boneshaker, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California ($20). Everybody tries an Old Vine Zin at least once. I’m more partial to Dry Creek Sonoma Old Vine Zin which often shows complex red fruits, black fruits, spices, a little earth, some pepper, with some acidity showing through. But this Lodi Zin shows some wonderful smoky black cherry with an herbal edge. Full bodied of course, supple structure, ripe and juicy flavors of cassis and sweet spices on the palate. Intense, interesting, and very comforting! Cheers!

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Lemon WHEN: New Menu Items Launch on Thursday, February 4 Supper Bowl Promotion: Sunday, February 7th all day for takeout: two 32oz Craft Beer bags to go + 2lbs wings + two orders of fries for $40. Young & In Love Cocktail available from February 10- 23 ABOUT EUREKA!: Eureka! owns and operates 24 restaurants throughout California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas, and Washington. The brand proudly serves only authentic, housemade fare procuring locally sourced products all freshly cooked to order. The award-winning beverage program features a unique 100% American craft beer, small batch whiskey, and specialty cocktail program sourced only from the most unique artisans throughout America.

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LET HIM GO

SCREENERS

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Hailed by critics as fresh and suspenseful, the film is set in the 1960’s American West and explores the bonds of family, the power of love and the necessity (?) of sacrifice. Featuring never-before-seen bonus content with the film’s cast and crew takes audiences behind the scenes delving deeper into the western mythos that informs the film. After their life is set off course following the tragic loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret (Lane) leave their Montana ranch on a mission through the North Dakota desert to rescue their young grandson from a

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NEW NOIR dangerous family living off the grid. Navigating tragedy and tumult, the couple soon discover that the Weboy family, a deep-rooted local clan led by the brutal and heartless matriarch Blanche (the gifted Oscar© nominee Leslie Manville) has no intention of letting the child go, forcing George and Margaret to ask how far they will go to fight for their family. The film is filed with powerful performances and examines the strength of family ties, the bittersweet and fierce cost of vengeance and the true stakes of heroism set against an iconic and deeply American

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS backdrop. Writer and director Thomas Bezucha delivers a superb, eloquent -- almost poetic -- living tapestry set against a majestic landscape punctuated by moments of shocking terror that will have the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the movie. This is among Costner’s best performances. Strong recommendation. Universal. Blu-ray. Comments? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

Witness how far a family will go to rescue one of their own in this gripping and emotionally charged action drama. Based on the novel of the same name by New York Times acclaimed author Larry Watson, the intense thriller reunites Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner and Academy Award® nominee Diane Lane as a husband and wife who set out to save their young grandson from the clutches of a violent and ruthless family of redneck misfits.

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PET PLACE

HO IS THE LUCKY ONE IN THIS PHOTO? “WHO RESCUES WHO”, a popular bumper sticker certainly applied on January 19, 2012, when Benjamin Leaskou and Dean Higgins adopted rescue dog Lucy from Loving All Animals. Their happy adoption photo went “viral” as hundreds of folks posted congratulatory messages on social media. This dog loving couple are particularly fond of Cavalier King Charles Cavalier Spaniels. Their last 3 Cavaliers came from rescue groups, two were adopted from Cavalier Rescue USA, and one from Loving All Animals. Charlie, their beloved tri color Cavalier from Loving All Animals, sadly passed away in December. Their remaining dog Kingston, grieved along

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with the couple, for his best bud “brother” pup. Meanwhile, shortly thereafter, a gravely ill owner relinquished beautiful Lucy when she could no longer care for the dog. It turns out 6-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lucy had several medical issues being treated at a local veterinary clinic. Other potential adopters for this very popular breed were reluctant to proceed upon being informed of Lucy’s medical status and the probability of future veterinary bills. But when Tracy at Loving All Animals called Benjamin to see if they were ready for a new pup, his reaction was different. He shed a few tears upon hearing about Lucy’ medical problems and her homeless status and quickly announced, “We’re done! We want Lucy!” It

was no surprise that tails wagged during the meet and greet. Lucy went happily out the front gate sensing that she was already loved and “home”. Adaptable and confident Lucy settled in immediately, giving her new big brother Kingston kisses. Benjamin shares wonderful updates about his new rescue dog. He tells us, “We’ve had Lucy for two weeks, and it seems like she’s been with us forever. She adores me. When she comes to work with me, she insists on riding in the front seat with me in the car. The dogs have bonded so well, Kingston is the doting big brother, and they walk together around the perimeter of our home like a cute little couple.” The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed is known for being happy, trusting, easy going, and a friend to everyone they meet. They follow their humans everywhere, just waiting for a chance to sit on their lap. Their sweet faces, floppy ears and beautiful markings are truly enchanting. Lucy is the perfect match for Benjamin who takes his dogs to work at his real estate firm. This dog lover actually constructed a dog park and sculpture garden at his Palm Springs branch office where employees and clients can let their pups happily roam. The company Facebook page “BHGRE Leaskou Partners” contains an album devoted to the pets of the other employees. Rob Grace posted this wonderful story about this adoption on various websites: “Our pets are part of our family. They bring so much love into our lives. Join me in welcoming Lucy to the #BHGRE LeaskouPups family!” Eight years ago Benjamin Leaskou and his husband Dean Higgins adopted a tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Charlie. Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 or lovingallanimals.org to donate, volunteer, or adopt. Contact CavalierRescueUSA Western at cavalierrescueusa.org to donate, foster, or adopt a Cavalier. There is no doubt Lucy Lemon is one very lucky put who won the “adoption lottery”. Charlie’s spirit was no doubt with his family on Lucy’s adoption day. Charlie is the reason Lucy now carries on his legacy. That legacy is to show thousands of people they meet

MEET CHRISSY

MEET COCO LINO

This lovely 3-yr-old mixed German Shepherd girl waits patiently for a home at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley in N. Palm Springs. Sweet & loyal Chrissy had a long wait at the San Bernardino County shelter at Devore when abandoned, only to have her adopted human pass away from cancer. Call (760) 329-0203 for an appointment to meet Chrissy and give her another second chance, www.orphanpet.com.

This very special boy is 18 lbs of snuggling kitty love! CoCo Lino loves every human and cat he meets! Life hasn’t been easy for this 8-yr-old fellow. He has diabetes, but takes his insulin injections like a super champ. Cat ID#43788613, call the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for an appointment to meet him (760) 416-5718, psanimalshelter.org.

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that absolutely fabulous, gorgeous, loving, and sometime pure breed animals end up at shelters. -----------------------------------------------Below is a partial list of shelters and rescues in the Inland Empire with animals for adoption. They are currently closed for walkins, and you must call for an appointment. You can view most of their animals online before calling. If you seek a specific breed, you can also check on www.petfinder.com and put in the breed and your zip code. 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

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 6013918. (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. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (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)

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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 – The 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) 3847272. (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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HADDON LIBBY

THE 42 ORDERS OF #46

uring the first ten days of the Biden Administration, forty-two executive orders were signed. One closed loopholes and reduced waivers that allowed federal agencies to buy foreign goods more easily. During the Trump Administration, the purchase of non-US goods by federal agencies increased 30%. Two in five of Biden’s executive orders relate to COVID-19: • Directed FEMA to create more vaccination centers. • Directive to expand U.S. COVID testing capacity. • Accelerated the manufacture and delivery of vaccines, PPE and testing. • Directed the Department of Education and HHS to provide educators and childcare providers guidance on how to safely reopen and operate. • Directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide business with clear guidelines on how to handle COVID-19. • Creates a COVID Response Coordinator that secures and distributes vaccines and medical equipment nationally. • More economic relief to those impacted by COVID. • Extended national eviction and foreclosure moratorium until March 31st. • Pauses repayment of all interest and loan payments on student loans until at least September 30th. • Require everyone to wear masks when travelling on planes, trains, boats and buses. People entering the United States, must provide proof that they do not have COVID-19. • Imposes travel restrictions on those coming to the United States from Brazil, the

U.K., Ireland and South Africa. • Establishes a task force to make sure that COVID resources are equitably allocated toward the areas of our country suffering most from the pandemic. • Returns the United States to the World Health Organization. • Requires mask wearing by everyone on federal lands. • National Security directive to begin preparing now for future threats to our national health. • Directive to enhance and improve COVID data and analysis abilities for public dissemination. • Established preclinical programs to help the development of COVID vaccines and therapeutics. • Directed the National Guard to reimburse states for the costs of the National Guard itself as well as the emergency supplies deployed. A number related to Healthcare, Science and the Environment: • Reopened enrollment in the Affordable

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Care Act from February 15th until May 15th. • Removed restrictions on aid to foreign nonprofits that may perform abortions as part of health care clinics. • Reestablished the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a department disbanded by Trump. • Proclamation to restore trust in government through the use of science and technology when making fact-based decisions as it relates to policymaking. • Rejoined the Paris Climate Accord which strives to limit global warming. • Suspend new oil and gas leases as the administration works on climate change issues. • Cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline and set about the review of over one hundred Trump actions related to the environment. Many of the orders reflect a kinder and more inclusive approach: • Instructed the Department of Housing and Urban Development to comply with the Fair Housing Act. • Instructed agencies to work more collaboratively with Tribal Nations. • Executive Order requiring all appointees to take an ethics pledge. Department of Justice appointees were instructed to maintain complete independence from any other branch of government. • Strengthened protections toward DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals (the children of non-citizens in the US illegally). • Ended Trump administration bans keeping people from seven Muslim countries from entering the United States. • Reinstated the deferred departure of Liberian citizens currently in the United States until June, 2022.

BY HADDON LIBBY • Stopped building the wall at the Mexican border. • Discontinued Trump Administration immigration enforcement policies and priorities. • Acknowledged the rise in racism, xenophobia and intolerance and directed HHS to improve our cultural competency as a country while working to prevent a growing number of hate crimes and harassment. • Ends the use of private prisons as contracts expire. • Restores collective bargaining power protections to federal workers while moving toward a $15/hour minimum wage at the national level. • Prevents workplace discrimination based on your sexual orientation or gender identity. • Reverses a Trump Administration ban against transgender people from serving in the military. • Includes noncitizens in the census court for apportionment reasons as it relates to representation in the House and Senate. In addition to these forty orders, Biden ended the Trump’s regulatory approval process and directed the Office of Management and Budget to come up with modernized approach. He also terminated Trump’s November-created 1776 Commission. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on our services, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com or email Hlibby@WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

WILL COVID DECREASE THE VALUE OF MY ACCIDENT CASE?

elieve it or not, I have received many calls asking this question over the phone. Last week we discussed the question “During the Covid Era, will a Prior Injury Erase a PI Claim? It know it sounds silly but people who have been in an accident will call right after the accident and ask that question. One interpretation is that the party is in it for the money only, and not interested in getting medical help or even needing it. Common sense would dictate that a lawyer needs to know how bad the injuries were and how long a victim has treated with medical providers. Some medical providers have greater importance than others and some medical bills are more important than others. During the Age of Covid it is hard to find doctors in their offices for exams and the ER’s are filled with Covid patients. For instance $10,000 in Ortho and/or Neuro treatment bills is worth more than imaging bills of $10,000. Likewise $10,000 in Physical Therapy is worth more than imaging bills.

Many years ago, the insurance company on a soft tissue case, would just multiply the medical bills by 3 or 4 …and offer that amount to settle. Then the insurance companies decided a bill of $5,000 for x-rays etc. is not worth as much as $5,000 of physical therapy. Today all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus. The injuries and bills are plugged in and Colossus spits out an amount the adjuster can offer. Because of this Colossus program, it is more important than ever before that you hire a lawyer who focuses on accident cases… to guide you and your medical providers. An accident victim needs a doctor who specializes in Treating AND Writing a medical report. Though it does not seem right, there is a difference between a doctor who says there is a 50% chance of a full recovery and saying a 50% chance the patient will not make a full recovery. For years I was on the faculty and lectured annually to the International College of Surgeons at their annual seminar. I taught them How to Write a Medical/Legal Report. A patient needs a doctor who does not

say “go home and soak in a hot bath and call in a month, and to take aspirins if there is any pain.” When you call the doctor back in a month it takes another 2-3 weeks to get a doctor’s appointment. Thus after a few months there is very little in medical bills. Thus the insurance company argues that if the patient was really injured they would have treated on a regular basis. When a client come into the office, I explain that a lawyer can no more tell you what your case is worth when s/he meets you any more than a doctor can diagnose you without treatment and tests etc. A lawyer will not even begin to evaluate your case until your treatment has concluded and we know not only what the total amount of the bills are but also are advised what your med condition had been in the past and what it will be like in the future. Even then it is not a precise formula or process as we have to look at whether our client was partially at fault. You are an individual and your injuries are as unique and as individual as are you. We can only assure you that our office will obtain

the maximum amount of settlement possible given the individual facts of your personal situation. DRINKING & TEXTING BOTH CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR MAKE A DRIVER LESS LIKELY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, THAT WOULD NOT BE THEIR FAULT. BEING INTOXICATED IS JUST AS SERIOUS AS BEING INTEXTICATED. A DRIVER MUST DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT. THE BOTTOM LINE IS “DON’T DRINK & DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” Ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com. DALE GRIBOW Legal Representation Of The Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-21 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating

SAFETY TIPS

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BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY – OR SUPER BOWL SPREADER?

leave food cooking on the stove unattended. Avoid getting sidelined early in this game due to an accident. Right Up the Middle - Limit alcohol. None of us want a penalty for drinking and driving. Be a good Line Backer and take steps to make sure you and other guests avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. Be a good Center and designate a non-drinking driver before any party or celebration begins. No Off Sides - Never leave children unattended. Make sure your pets can handle the excitement before placing them in new or strange situations. Maintain Sportsmanship Conduct at All Times - Don’t be the “Offensive Lineman” by being a poor sport or offending others. People and their behavior have a tendency to change on Super Bowl Sunday. Alcohol, ego, passion and lack of common sense are big factors. Don’t get tackled un-expectantly, keep the attitude in check and use common sense! Keep Your Eye On the Ball – Remember be safe and avoid any unnecessary roughness by being focused and using your “situational awareness” at all times! Fun Facts - Check out these Super Bowl fun facts on WalletHub.com (wallethub.com/ blog/super-bowl-facts/1589). I have a lot of family in Kansas City so I know who I am rooting for – but no matter if you are a Buccaneer or a Chiefs fan, safety is the name of the game! Go Chiefs!

HEALTH

February 4 to February 10, 2021

BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK

oin me February 5 where I’ll be presenting at a free online Keto Diet Summit and talking about “Has Keto Betrayed You… Consider Taking it Back into Your Life”. This is such an important topic because chances are you tried Keto and felt like it either didn’t work for you or could have worked better…or maybe you weren’t sure if you were doing it right or you hit that dreaded keto stall. You might want to seriously consider taking Keto back into your life and make it a custom fit… with a different attitude and completely different — fully customized— approach. I see many scenarios in my coaching practice. A common one is this: You may have been keto, and you lost weight and then hit a stall. I can confirm that we’ve all been there!! At that point, the frustration is real. I call it going from Keto Heaven to Keto Hell. Keto worked, life was good, and you were loving it. You had some success and lost enough weight to be encouraged. You fell in love with the foods and very motivated to continue. Your energy increased. Your hunger went away. This is “Keto Heaven”. Yet, one fine day the weight loss STOPPED. You kept doing the same thing and it no longer worked. It was working perfectly before, and you wonder “What did I do wrong”. This level of frustration and disappointment is what I call “Keto Hell”. All you want to do is to get back to “Keto Heaven” where it was working perfectly. This is when I meet most of my clients. They still believe in keto but are unsure what to do next. I’m known as a Keto expert and a stall buster. I give them hope, encouragement and the results they are seeking. I’ve seen hundreds of women try Keto and not get the results they expected or end up frustrated and confused. Sadly, they gave up because they didn’t know where to turn or how to start over differently. It wasn’t their fault. My relationship with each private client starts – and hinges – on my 10-point customization code process so they can lose weight, and reach their health goals, in the fastest way. And stay consistently Keto even if their body wants to stall. So “customization” sounds like a generic word but let me break it down a little bit more. How can I do Keto and make it fit into my

lifestyle? How do I do Keto when I go out to eat often, order take out, have a history of fast-food or don’t cook much? How do I do Keto if I don’t have the time to prep foods? How do I do Keto when I have certain foods I crave and don’t feel like I can give up? How do I do Keto if I love desserts or savory salty snacks? How I do Keto if I’m a foodie and my live revolves around delicious foods? How do I do Keto if drink alcohol? How do I do Keto if I’m social? How do I do Keto when I have health challenges? How do I Keto if I’m sedentary or moderately active? These are just some of the key areas I like to look at but am very thorough in my approach. With coaching, education, and customization I have an uncanny ability to get every client back to “Keto Heaven” and losing weight again. There are many reasons someone hits a stall and in coaching it is easily uncovered. If you want to know more about my process, to uncover the truth about your Keto, and how to do it properly for you and on your terms, there are a few ways you can proceed. Set up a free 30-minute consult at ketoiseasycoach.com and I will walk you through my entire customization process. Join me February 5-7 at the free online Keto Summit. There will be 17 presentations with great topics, and I’ll kick off the conference Friday night. Sign up here: ketodietsummit.com/ registration. Remember, you can make Keto work for you, not you having to work so hard for Keto! Whatever you do don’t give up on Keto. It just needs nuanced application and customization. About Michelle Borthwick: Michelle is a Keto Lifestyle coach, a Seasoned expert on Customized Keto. Keto weight loss results can be greatly 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, goal setting, ongoing support and more. Follow Keto is Easy coach on Facebook and Instagram or go to Ketoiseasycoach.com.

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SWAG FOR THESOUL

ollective humanity is moving forward into a new way of being. This is a contractual obligation agreed to by each soul currently inhabiting a human body on the Earth plane. Just as our souls agreed to play by the rules in the old paradigm, we have made the same agreement for this new era termed the “golden age of peace.” For thousands of years, incarnated souls engaged in a collective study that had us focus our attention on emotions and all aspects of the energy field’s emotional layer. We looked at how emotions are generated, how we are motivated by them, and how emotions affect outcomes when they are applied to the creative process. We turned over every stone so we could learn, grow conscious awareness, and then ultimately equip ourselves with the ability to manage emotional energy in ways that would have us exist in a higher, more empowered state of being. A state of being that pays respect to inner divinity and the power that comes with it. We learned the most through experiences that had us explore the extreme opposite ends of the spectrum, dark and light, fear and love. One of the most important lessons that came to light in the old paradigm is that love illuminates darkness. In the end it wins every time. Therefore, as we are creating in the new era, it is to our advantage to choose the potent power of love as the creative force driving our outcomes rather than the lesser power of fear. As we prepare for the new age, we are waking up to the idea that we are divine

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BY AIMEE MOSCO

creators, and that we have cultivated the appropriate amount of wisdom required to “create” at will. This enlightened perception reminds us that we are fully responsible for that which we create. In each moment, each of us is creating what happens next based on choices we are making in those moments whether we realize it or not. If we are not making choices with consciousness, forethought and intent, then we are not using our rightful and divine abilities to the highest degree or in alignment with heightened consciousness. You have earned your ability to manage your creations and choose your emotional fuel. What are you choosing in each moment? Are you consciously making the choice to connect with fear or are you choosing to embrace the divine power of love? It is completely up to you. In my pursuit to help human beings fully and wholly embrace love, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted by Elizabeth Scarcella 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 is a founding member of World Game Changers and she serves as Vice Chair to the Board of Directors of this charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Herman Hesse’s novel Siddartha is a story about a spiritual seeker who goes in search of illumination. Near the end of the quest, when Siddartha is purified and enlightened, he tells his friend, “I greatly needed sin, lust, vanity, the striving for goods, and the most shameful despair, to learn how to love the world, to stop comparing the world with any world that I wish for, with any perfection that I think up; I learned to let the world be as it is, and to love it and to belong to it gladly.” While I trust you won’t overdo the sinful stuff in the coming months, Aries, I hope you will reach a conclusion like Siddartha’s. The astrological omens suggest that 2021 is the best year ever for you to learn how to love your life and the world just as they are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus physicist Richard Feynman said, “If we want to solve a problem we have never solved before, we must leave the door to the unknown ajar.” That’s always good advice, but it’s especially apropos for you in the coming weeks. You are being given the interesting and fun opportunity to solve a problem you have never solved before! Be sure to leave the door to the unknown ajar. Clues and answers may come from unexpected sources. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When we want to get a distinct look at a faint star, we must avert our eyes away from it just a little. If we look at it directly, it fades into invisibility. (There’s a scientific explanation for this phenomenon, which I won’t go into.) I propose that we make this your metaphor of power for the coming weeks. Proceed on the hypothesis that if you want to get glimpses of what’s in the distance or in the future, don’t gaze at it directly. Use the psychological version of your peripheral vision. And yes, now is a favorable time to seek those glimpses. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If the apocalypse happens and you’re the last human left on earth, don’t worry about getting enough to eat. Just find an intact grocery store and make your new home there. It’s stocked with enough non-perishable food to feed you for 55 years—or 63 years if you’re willing to dine on pet food. I’M JOKING! JUST KIDDING! In fact, the apocalypse won’t happen for another 503 million years. My purpose in imagining such a loopy scenario is to nudge you to dissolve your scarcity thinking. Here’s the ironic fact of the matter for us Cancerians: If we indulge in fearful fantasies about running out of stuff—money, resources, love, or time—we undermine our efforts to have enough of what we need. The time is now right for you to stop worrying and instead take robust action to ensure you’re well-supplied for a long time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Judge a moth by the beauty of its candle,” writes Coleman Barks in his rendering of a poem by Rumi. In accordance with astrological omens, I am invoking that thought as a useful metaphor for your life right now. How lovely and noble are the goals you’re pursuing? How exalted and bighearted are the dreams you’re focused on? If you find there are any less-thanbeautiful aspects to your motivating symbols and ideals, now is a good time to make adjustments. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I invite you to try the following experiment. Select two situations in your world that really need to be reinvented, and let every other glitch and annoyance just slide for now. Then meditate with tender ferocity on how best to get the transformations done. Summoning intense focus will generate what amounts to magic! PS: Maybe the desired reinventions would require other people to alter their behavior. But it’s also possible that your own behavior may need altering. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author Marguerite Duras wrote these words: “That she had so completely recovered her sanity was a source of sadness to her. One should never be cured of one’s passion.” I am spiritually allergic to that idea. It implies that our deepest passions are unavailable unless we’re insane, or at least disturbed. But in the world I aspire to live in, the opposite is true: Our passions thrive if we’re mentally healthy. We are

best able to harness our most inspiring motivations if we’re feeing poised and stable. So I’m here to urge you to reject Duras’s perspective and embrace mine. The time has arrived for you to explore the mysteries of relaxing passion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Karen Barad writes, “The past is never finished. It cannot be wrapped up like a package, or a scrapbook; we never leave it and it never leaves us behind.” I agree. That’s why I can’t understand New Age teachers who advise us to “live in the now.” That’s impossible! We are always embedded in our histories. Everything we do is conditioned by our life story. I acknowledge that there’s value in trying to see the world afresh in each new moment. I’m a hearty advocate of adopting a “beginner’s mind.” But to pretend we can completely shut off or escape the past is delusional and foolish. Thank you for listening to my rant, Scorpio. Now please spend quality time upgrading your love and appreciation for your own past. It’s time to celebrate where you have come from—and meditate on how your history affects who you are now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Luisah Teish is a writer and priestess in the Yoruban Lucumi tradition. She wrote a book called Jump Up: Seasonal Celebrations from the World’s Deep Traditions. “Jump up” is a Caribbean phrase that refers to festive rituals and parties that feature “joyous music, laughter, food, and dancing.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re due for a phase infused with the “jump up” spirit. As Teish would say, it’s a time for “jumping, jamming, swinging, hopping, and kicking it.” I realize that in order to do this, you will have to work around the very necessary limitations imposed on us all by the pandemic. Do the best you can. Maybe make it a virtual or fantasy jump up. Maybe dance alone in the dark. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Perhaps we should know better,” wrote poet Tony Hoagland, “but we keep on looking, thinking, and listening, hunting that singular book, theory, perception, or tonality that will unlock and liberate us.” It’s my duty to report, Capricorn, that there will most likely be no such singular magnificence for you in 2021. However, I’m happy to tell you that an accumulation of smaller treasures could ultimately lead to a substantial unlocking and liberation. For that to happen, you must be alert for and appreciate the small treasures, and patiently gather them in. (PS: Author Rebecca Solnit says, “We devour heaven in bites too small to be measured.” I say: The small bites of heaven you devour in the coming months will ultimately add up to being dramatically measurable.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Alice Walker writes, “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.❞ In the coming weeks, I hope you’ll adopt that way of thinking and apply it to every aspect of your perfectly imperfect body and mind and soul. I hope you’ll give the same generous blessing to the rest of the world, as well. This attitude is always wise to cultivate, of course, but it will be especially transformative for you in the coming weeks. It’s time to celebrate your gorgeous idiosyncrasies and eccentricities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Though the bamboo forest is dense, water flows through it freely.” I offer that Zen saying just in time for you to adopt it as your metaphor of power. No matter how thick and complicated and impassable the terrain might appear to be in he coming weeks, I swear you’ll have a flair for finding a graceful path through it. All you have to do is imitate the consistency and flow of water. Homework: What’s the important thing you forgot about that you really do need to remember sometime soon? FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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February 4 to February 10, 2021