Coachella Valley Weekly - March 26 to April 1, 2020 Vol. 9 No. 2 by CV Weekly

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Stay In. Take Out.

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Seniors First

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Pollo Doky

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Indio Federal Medical Station

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Vol.9 No.2

CV Musicians

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THE NEW NORMAL: LIFE IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

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

Coronavirus: New Normal....................... 3 A Note From The Publisher..................... 5 Stay In. Take Out. .................................. 6–7 Seniors First - Grocery Store Guide........ 8 Rancho Mirage Restaurant Grant .......... 9 Good Grub - Pollo Doky .......................... 9 Eisenhower Medical Center.................. 10 Indio Federal Medical Station.............. 10 CV Musicians.......................................... 11 Consider This - The No Ones................. 12 Pet Place ................................................. 13 The Vino Voice ....................................... 14 Brewtality............................................... 15 Screeners ................................................ 16 Book Review .......................................... 17 Safety Tips ...............................................17 Haddon Libby ........................................ 18 Dale Gribow ........................................... 18 Health - Keto........................................... 19 Cannabis Corner .................................... 19 Mind, Body & Spirit ............................... 20 Free Will Astrology................................ 16

he month of March has been a whirlwind of change for Coachella Valley residents as more cases of the widespread coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to surface across the country in what has rapidly become a global pandemic. California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide shelter-in-place order on March 19, asking citizens to stay home and nonessential businesses to be shut down in an effort to curb the spread of the disease. This mandate has drastically affected local businesses on an economic level, as establishments have lost a significant amount of clientele and major events that normally garner profit from tourism this time of year have been postponed or canceled all together. Public health mandates that prohibit gatherings of 10 or more people have also greatly impacted sitdown restaurants. In order to mitigate the situation, the City of Rancho Mirage is offering grants of up to $8,000 for restaurants to stay open and provide curbside service. “The chamber is thrilled that the City of Rancho Mirage is helping our restaurants through this challenging time while offering residents take-away meal options… We just spoke with Norma’s Italian Kitchen the other day about streamlining their menu for curbside and deliveries. Now is the time to offer a few favorite items to customers rather than the full menu, which will help with costs. The ownership at Norma’s has been very concerned with their regulars getting access to food. We are a tight knit community at the end of the day,” said President/CEO of the Rancho Mirage Chamber Katie Stice. Another local business that has changed its way of operation amid the COVID-19 pandemic is Old Town Peddler, a familyowned bike rental shop in La Quinta that normally gets a lot of foot traffic this season as well as online and phone reservations. The first impact felt by owners Gabriel and Elisa Guerrero began in February with cancelations by people from Japan and China who were being told not to travel.

Once local events like Coachella Fest began to get canceled, they were losing reservations on a daily basis. “There are still a large amount of tourists and now even locals who find themselves with time on their hands and limited entertainment options. Going outside for exercise is one of the few things we can still do, and it’s easy to practice social distancing on a bike. I’ve joked with customers that nobody can sneeze on you while you’re riding a bike,” said Elisa. “We’re still nervous because this is a family business and we have two small children, so we count on the season to get us through the summer. We’re trying to stay optimistic, but it’s definitely nerve wracking.” Nonprofits are being severely hit as well. Many have had to close programs, postpone contract work, and cancel fundraising events that help them stay afloat by bringing revenue. There is the fear that donors will not be able to give as much even after businesses open their doors again and people go back to work. Contract work and paid programs may not return or be filled as much either. Maria Wren is cofounder of SMaRT Education, a nonprofit that runs STEAM programs across the Coachella Valley with partner organizations, focusing on teaching robotics, coding through digital media, and engineering to children. SMaRT Education’s main site is located in Palm Springs with a designated classroom at the Palm Springs Air Museum, and might be severely affected in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Some nonprofits are better able to weather this storm than others, just like forprofit businesses, but many nonprofits don’t have a large budget to float when revenue streams are down. For reference, there are over 110,000 nonprofits in California. Two-

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thirds of them are very small with annual expenses of less than $50,000 dollars. California nonprofits employ roughly 1.2 million people,” stated Wren. Grocery stores have been one of the essential businesses permitted to stay open during the pandemic, experiencing long lines leading outside stores and customers stocking up on items in excess, completely wiping products off shelves in the case of certain sanitary products. Some supermarkets have implemented new policies to accommodate the overcrowding and item hoarding, placing a limit on specific items that each customer can buy, like toilet paper, milk, eggs, and hand sanitizer. “People are usually respectful at the store, but there are moments when customers get angry and ask why we don’t have enough of a certain product or when we will be re-stocking. As employees, we aren’t responsible for how fast we get each shipment in, but we understand the urgency of the situation and how people are panicking over it. Working at a grocery store means you’re going to have busy days around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but when it comes to this, we aren’t sure how long this is going to last,” shared produce clerk Mark Putman, who has been working at the Palm Springs Ralphs for 30 years. Local hospitals are anticipating an upsurge in patient admittance, even though there is limited bed occupancy and medical supplies at their disposal. There are plans to set up a temporary hospital inside the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, a location in proximity to where the county’s reports of COVID-19-related deaths have occurred. “It’s become a bit more stressful at work. We’ve taken greater precautions to protect continue to page 5

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ourselves by treating all patients as if they have the disease, which is called standard precaution. This means wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gowns. However, we’re facing difficulties because we have a shortage of masks, and it’s not just at our hospital, but all across the desert,” said Vina Casibang, who works as a monitor technician in the Eisenhower Medical Center Emergency Department. Casibang recommends the standard protocol for combating COVID-19, which includes practicing good hygiene by washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and maintaining social distance by keeping yourself six feet away from other people. Schools have also been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, with all public and private educational institutions in Riverside County to be closed until at least April 30, with a likelihood of students not returning until the start of the next school year. This development has greatly changed the way of life for instructors, students, and parents. Samantha Anderson is the mother of two high school students (Cameron and Maya) and even though she has not had any issues with ensuring her children are keeping up with their online assignments, there is an air of tension present in the household with staying put indoors. “We are definitely starting to get stir

V Weekly’s Print edition will be on hiatus for a few weeks or until the Coronavirus situation has been resolved and life gets back to normal here in the valley. However, we will still continue to publish the paper every week online as we have for the past 8 years. You can go to our website coachellavalleyweekly. com and read it in its entirety on the page flipper on our homepage.

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crazy. It’s been difficult to get them to understand that we can’t just frivolously go out of the house. There have been many heated arguments, but they are reluctantly starting to conform,” explained Anderson. Anderson’s son, Cameron, is a senior at La Quinta High School, and the main source of his concern is being able to start college on time while dealing with the disappointment of having his final year of school interrupted. “As a senior in high school, my view of the situation is really different than that of any other grade. I don’t get to have prom, grad night, or any other senior trips or events that every senior usually gets to experience. I also have to worry about if any of the colleges I applied to will accommodate the mess that is happening right now,” stated Cameron. While not able to teach in the classroom, educators are confident that this is a safe choice of action for the wellbeing of students, even though there are psychological side effects stemming from the widespread pandemic. “Stress affects everyone differently. Some people cry or get anxious. Others get critical or argumentative. Just know that we all are doing the best that we can under less than perfect situations right now. I love and miss my students. I hope to see them all soon,” stated Chelly Basto, a Spanish teacher at Palm Desert High School. Teachers are also supportive of how the school districts have adapted to the sudden closures so quickly and have accommodated students with essential tools and resources needed to continue their education as they are quarantined at home. “Our district offered an extremely comprehensive enrichment program, equitable to all students. Our district has done a phenomenal job passing out chrome books and making sure our students have access and the support that they need.

Personally, I called my students homes to check in with them last Friday. It’s hard being away from them,” said Jennifer Hunt, a fourth-grade teacher at Truman Elementary School in Desert Sands Unified School District. Coachella Valley performers and musicians have been put out of work as well, delaying shows and cancelling gigs for the foreseeable future. Phylicia Mason is a 13-time Desert Theatre League-nominated actress who usually does back-to-back shows. She was set to open the ironically named HOW TO SURVIVE AN APOCALYPSE on March 13, but the Desert Ensemble Theatre Company decided to postpone the opening until next January. “After a month of rehearsal, it was a devastating closure, but one that I agreed needed to happen. That weekend, every theater show in the valley ended up closing… I haven’t felt scared, but I do believe the dangers of COVID-19 are very real. I follow news stories, I share a lot of information, and I take the risks seriously. I think it’s important that we self-quarantine and stay informed,” explained Mason. Local musicians have taken to live streaming their concerts to enable them to still perform for their supporters, even giving the option for viewers to tip them to provide a source of income. “There might be repercussions to how we work from now on. It’s tough to think how people can support local musicians in this time when everyone needs to take care of each other. One thing that can be done is logging to their live streams and tipping them, and always keep them in mind when we go back to a semi-normal state of life,” said desert-based musician Miguel Arballo. Even the local media has changed up their normal practices to maintain social distancing, whether it be sitting farther apart at the anchor desk or broadcasting remotely from their own homes. Patrick Evans, KESQ News Channel 3 meteorologist

We are offering new online only ad rates to clients that are still open for business and are slashing the rates in half from our regular print rate card. These will be offered on a week to week basis and require payment weekly by credit card so nobody has to sign a lengthy contract during these uncertain times and yet they can take advantage of these discounted rates. We also have banner ads available on

the homepage and different pricing for them. For more information on these rates please email publisher@ coachellavalleyweekly.com or call Owner/Publisher, Tracy Dietlin, at 760501-6228. Last weekend CV Weekly sponsored the 3 day CVCV Virtual Music Fest Live on FB. The brainchild of Derek Jordan Gregg and Jetta King, and hosted and produced by Phil Lacombe of CV Weekly, the event was streamed live on FB from Phacy’s (Phil & Tracy’s home) and all the musicians went live on their own FB pages. The event was a success and the musicians were able to raise some much needed lost funds through their virtual tip jars. Most of all, it brought the music

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and Host of Eye on the Desert, uses a system called “Splashtop,” which allows each meteorologist to connect to the weather system from their own laptops at home. “We also use an app called Live U or LU, which can stream broadcast quality video over WiFi. We have to access all the data, build the graphics, and prepare the presentation remotely, so we access several of the work computers to do so, as we also have to put in closed-captioning verbiage. Once set up, the process becomes easier as we go along,” explained Evans. While the state of normalcy within the Coachella Valley certainly has shifted and tensions have run high for the lack of certainty regarding how long the spread of COVID-19 will pose a threat to the community, there is the reassurance of knowing that residents stand on a unified front—facing similar challenges and struggles while anticipating the day when they can press “play” on life again. This notion is echoed by private music instructor and mother of four, Linda Lemke Heinz, who is still promoting an environment of productivity and encouragement, even in the face of a global emergency. “The hardest thing for me as a mother is not having all the answers, or not knowing what the future holds. This is uncharted territory for us, but I’m grateful we are together.”

community together for a bit, which we all needed. We look forward to seeing all of the musicians in the valley doing their own FB live individual and group events. Since we no longer have a reason to publish the Club Crawler for bar and nightlife events, starting next week we will replace that with all of your live streaming events so make sure to reach out to Phil at Philip@ coachellavalleyweekly.com to let him know when YOU will be going live so we can include it in our new “Virtual Viewing” section of CV Weekly online. Stay Strong! Stay Healthy! Stay Home! Help Others When You Can! We Love you Coachella Valley!

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BERMUDA DUNES

Juicy Juicy: Curbside pickup, free wellness shot with $25 order when requested Chef George Restaurant: Takeout Tues - Sat 12 - 6pm

CATHEDRAL CITY

Applebee’s: Curbside pickup and takeout orders from 11 – 9pm daily Bontá Restaurant & Bar: Takeout options from Wednesday through Saturday, 5 – 7pm Boy's Hamburgers: Takeout Capizzi's Cheesecake-Pizza and then some: Takeout and delivery through UberEats, GrubHub and Postmates from Tuesday through Saturday, 2 – 8pm Daniel’s Table: Takeout options Denny's: Takeout; open daily from 7am - 3pm; 760328-8787 El Ranchito Taco Shop: Takeout Sun - Thurs from 8am 8pm; 760-321-9751 Fernanda's Salvadorian Food: Takeout daily from 10am - 7pm; 760-328-2922 Fong Lam Chinese: Takeout from 11am - 8pm; 49707 Cesar Chavez St. Frankie's Italian Bakery, Café and Supper Club: Takeout options from Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm George’s Bar & Grill: Takeout options from 11am – 3pm Hamachi Sushi: Takeout; 760-832-6160 India Oven: Takeout and Postmates delivery La Michoacana Ice Cream Parlor & Candy Shop: Takeout options Las Carretas Taco Shop: Takeout, delivery via UberEats Los Arcos: Takeout New Fortune Asian Cuisine: Takeout and delivery; 760770-2988 Nicolino's Italian Restaurant: Takeout and delivery through UberEats, GrubHub, DoorDash and Postmates Oceans Seafood Restaurant: Takeout Piazza Trilussa Ristorante: Takeout. Delivery from DoorDash and Postmates Pollo Dokys: Takeout. Delivery from DoorDash and GrubHub. Takeout special: 1 Whole Chicken & 2 Sides for only $19.50 Romanos Pizza Subs and Salads: Takeout. Delivery from UberEats and Postmates from 10:30am – 10:30pm daily Salsas Restaurant: Takeout and delivery through UberEats, GrubHub, DoorDash and Postmates from 10am – 9:30pm daily Sammy’s Place: Takeout from Tuesday through Sunday, 4pm – 9 p.m Sonic Drive-In: Curbside pickup and takeout from 8am – 11pm daily Southern Belle Restaurant: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery; open Monday - Saturday 7am to 3pm Sunshine Café: Takeout daily from 7am – 8pm Taqueria Los Panchos: Takeout; 760-770-7571 Tony’s Burgers: Takeout and delivery through UberEats, GrubHub, DoorDash and Postmates. Open from 10am – 9pm Monday through Friday and 10am – 10 p.m on weekends Trilussa: Takeoue and curbside pickup; delivery via DoorDash and Postmates Upper Crust Pizza: Takeout and delivery through DoorDash and Postmates daily Yiannis Tavera and Wine Bar: Takeout and delivery from DoorDash. Zobo & Meester’s: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub and Postmates from Monday through Friday 8am – 6pm and Saturday 9am – 6pm

COACHELLA

Mario’s Italian Café: Takeout, delivery via Postmates, open from 11am - 8pm Santa Fe Restaurant: Takeout and delivery options, open 8am – 10pm Sharkey’s Pizza at Spotlight 29 Casino: Takeout options Sixth Street Coffee: Takeout options Taqueria & Birrieria Guadalajara: Takeout; Sun - Thurs, 7am - 10pm, Fri - Sat, 7am - 11pm; 760-398-7969

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

$5 Dollar Pizza: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760-671-6258 All Star Burgers: Takeout available, 760-329-9900 Best Sushi Grill: Takeout; 760-251-1793 Capri Restaurant at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa: Delivery through Postmates Casa Blanca Restaurant: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760-251-5922 Delicias Mexican Cuisine: 10% off takeout menu Dillon’s Burgers & Beer: Takeout and delivery through

DoorDash Don Tacorriendo Taqueria: Takeout, 760-329-8467 El Matador Mexican Food: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760-329-4424 It's Taste of India: Takeout, delivery via GrubHub, DoorDash and Seamless Kam Lun Chinese Restaurant: Takeout available Las Brisas: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760660-2610 Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760-329-2048 Rocky’s New York Style Pizzeria: Takeout and DoorDash delivery Pho-na 92: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash; 760288-7167 South of the Border: Takeout Sushi Bella: Takeout; 760-219-1233 Taqueria El Guero: Takeout and delivery options, Call 760-288-0539 Thai Palms: Takeout; 760-288-3934 The Cottage Too: Delivery via DoorDash TK Thai & Vietnamese Food: Takeout options only, 10:30am – 8pm, Call 760-671-4077 Windmill Market: Takeout; 760-251-4489 Zapopan Mexican Food: Takeout; 760-288-2401

INDIAN WELLS

Café Biscotti at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells: Coffee on the go 6:30am to 1pm Citrus & Palm at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa: Takeout from 7am – 11:30am and 11:30am – 2pm daily Don Diego's of Indian Wells: Takeout and delivery options Frank's Place Restaurant & Lounge at Indian Wells Resort Hotel: Takeout IW Coffee: Takeout options, 6:30am – 2pm It's a Deli: Takeout Monday through Friday 8am – 2pm VUE Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort: Takeout daily from 11am – 7pm

INDIO

Allende Restaurant: Open for takeout Andy’s Burgers #4: Takeout and delivery options Arriola's Tortilleria: Takeout and delivery; 760-3477782 Big Rock Pub: Takeout and curbside options from 11am - 7pm Cafe at Shields: Takeout Chelo’s Burger #3: Open for takeout Cie Sichaun Cuisine: Open, takeout and delivery through Postmates, GrubHub and UberEats CV BBQ: Takeout, Monday and Wednesday from 10:30am - 2pm; Friday - Saturday from 10:30am - 4pm; 760-668-3370 Denny's: Takeout; open daily from 7am - 3pm; 760342-4114 El Mexicali Cafe II: Free delivery in the City of Indio w/$30 order El Tapatio: Open for takeout Flame Broiler: Open for takeout, delivery through Postmates Goody’s Café: Open for takeout Heirloom Craft Kitchen: Local delivery for $10 with $35+ order; delivery also on UberEats and Postmates; open Mon - Sat from 10am - 7pm, Sunday from 10am 3pm Huerta's Restaurant: Takeout, delivery via GrubHub and UberEats; daily from 11am - 9pm 760-347-7674 IDK Buffet: Takeout and delivery from 10:30am 7:30pm daily; 760-775-0992 IHOP: Open for takeout. Delivery for online orders Jackalope Ranch: Takeout and curbside pickup daily from 1 - 5pm Lala’s Waffles, Crepes & Shakes: Open for takeout and phone orders for pickup Liv2BWell: Pickup and delivery for healthy meal prep options; 760-698-7807 Macario's Grill: Takeout and delivery daily from 11am to 8pm Mario’s Italian Café: Takeout and delivery, open from 11am - 8pm Maxcy’s Grill: Open for takeout, delivery through DoorDash and Postmates Polo Pizza Company: Takeout options with daily specials 11am - 8pm; BOGO 50% off all pizzas Pueblo Viejo Grill: Takeout and GrubHub delivery from 11am - 8pm Rincon Norteno: Takeout options; Takeout special: 2-item combo for $8

Soul of Mexico: Takeout daily from 4 - 8pm; 760-2008787 Tack Room Tavern: Takeout options with daily specials from 11am - 8pm Taco Jalisco: Open for takeout Taqueria Ixtlan: Open for takeout The Cantina at Eldorado Polo Club: Takeout options TKB Deli and Bakery: Curbside and takeout options Tu Madres Cantina & Grill: Takeout and delivery; free local delivery for $10 with a $35 minimum purchase; open daily 12 - 7pm UniQue bite eatery: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery options Your Pie: Takeout and curbside pickup; free delivery via DoorDash; delivery also via UberEats, Slice and Postmates

LA QUINTA

Adobe Grill at La Quinta Resort & Club: Takeout options Applebee's - La Quinta: Takeout options and delivery Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe - La Quinta: Takeout options and delivery via DoorDash Bobby's Detroit Coney Island Restaurant: Takeout options and delivery via DoorDash and Postmates, open 8am – 2pm daily Bucatini Trattoria La Quinta: Takeout and delivery options via DoorDash and Postmates Burgers & Beer – La Quinta: Takeout options Broken Yolk Cafe - La Quinta: Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup; free kids meal with the purchase of an entree Canton Bistro: Takeout and delivery from Postmates, GrubHub and DoorDash Casa Mendoza: Takeout daily from 10am - 9pm; 760564-1463 Cold Stone Creamery: Takeout and delivery from Postmates; daily from 2 - 7pm; 760-771-8242 Coral Mountain Dining Collection: Takeout, free delivery within 5 miles Chipotle Mexican Grill: Order online and Free delivery ($10 minimum and $200 maximum) Chula Eatery: Takeout and curbside options Cold Stone Creamery - La Quinta: Order online and delivery from Postmates, GrubHub and DoorDash Cooking Thai by Benz: Takeout, free delivery in the La Quinta cove; order using Foodnome.com Cork & Fork: Local delivery for $10 with $35+ order; 50% off all wine by the bottle; delivery on UberEats, Postmates and Grubhub Ding Tea La Quinta: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub and DoorDash El Ranchito: Takeout options Enzo's Bistro & Bar: Takeout options Ernie's Bar & Grill at PGA WEST Tournament Clubhouse: Takeout options Fisherman's Market and Grill: Takeout from 11am to 7pm Fortun's Kitchen + Bar: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery via Postmates French Rotisserie Café: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub Fresh Juice Bar: Takeout available IHOP La Quinta: Takeout and delivery from Postmates, GrubHub and DoorDash from 7am – 2pm Juice It Up! Raw Juice Bar: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery daily from 8am - 8pm La Petite Patisserie & Café: Takeout options La Quinta Baking Company: Takeout options from 7am – 3pm La Quinta Brewing Co. - Old Town Taproom: To-go orders of cans/bottles/growlers only La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill & Bar: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub from 3:30pm – 9:30pm Landmark: Takeout options Mai Thai La Quinta: Takeout options Mario’s Italian Café: Takeout and delivery, open from 11am - 8pm Mélange at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta: Takeout

options Mimi's Café: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub and DoorDash from 8am – 6pm Nitroinfusions: Takeout options Old Town Coffee: Takeout options Palm Tree Palace: Takeout and delivery through Postmates and DoorDash Panera Bread: Online ordering, Takeout and delivery from GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash Pho Vu Vietnamese Restaurant: Takeout and delivery from Postmates Pokehana: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates: Takeout and delivery from Postmates from 12pm – 8pm Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash from 11am – 9pm Sam's Korean BBQ and Teriyaki Grill: Takeout and delivery from Postmates Sam's Sushi: Takeout and delivery from Postmates and DoorDash Soul of China: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash Terra Bistro at Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa: Takeout options The Beer Hunter: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub and Postmates The Grill on Main: Takeout and delivery Tues - Sat from 3 - 8pm The Habit Burger Grill: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash The Marketplace at La Quinta Resort: Takeout breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages daily from 6am - 8pm The Scene at Coral Mountain Golf Club: Takeout and delivery options Tiffany's Sweet Spot: Takeout options Tuscano's & BrewQuinta: Takeout and delivery from GrubHub. Takeout special: $5 spaghetti and garlic bread Twenty6 at La Quinta Resort & Club: Takeout options Yogurt Island: Takeout options

PALM DESERT

19th Hole Sports Bar and Restaurant: Takeout and delivery daily from 11am - 8pm Agave Grill and Bar at The Westin Desert Willow Villas: Takeout Alkobar Quick Stop & Deli: Open with takeout 5:30am - 7pm on weekdays, 6am - 6pm on Saturdays, and 8am 5pm on Sundays. Delivery through DoorDash Alps Village: Open daily for dinner from 4 – 8pm Takeout and delivery through DoorDash Applebee's - Palm Desert: Takeout and delivery options Athena Gyro - Palm Desert: Free delivery on Postmates with code FORK100; takeout Bella Vita: Takeout options, 11am – 9pm Bill's Pizza: Takeout and curbside pickup, 11am - 9pm; 760-834-8476 Blaze Pizza: Takeout and delivery Bouchee Cafe & Deli: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery Boulevards Bar & Grill: Take-out and curbside pickup from 11am - 8pm daily; 760-200-2109 Bucatini Trattoria Palm Desert: Takeout and delivery options Buffalo Wild Wings: Takeout and delivery options Cactus Jack's: Takeout, 760-346-1565 Café des Beaux-Arts: 15% discount on orders to go of $100 or more California Pizza Kitchen: Takeout and delivery daily from 11 a.m - 7pm Castelli's Ristorante: Takeout options from 5pm – 8pm Casuelas Cafe: Takeout from 11am – 7pm Chateau Gourmet: Takeout and curbside pickup, delivery through DoorDash and Postmates; 760-346-8151 China Wok: Takeout 11am – 8pm, delivery from 5 – 8pm

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com Chuck E. Cheese's: Takeout and delivery options from 11:30am – 7pm City Wok: Takeout and delivery options CJ's Diner: Takeout and delivery options Cold Stone Creamery - Palm Desert: Takeout Cuistot: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery options Daily Grill: Delivery via DoorDash Eddie V's: Takeout daily from 12 - 8pm, free delivery El Paseo Grill: Takeout or curbside pickup, 10am – 2pm El Ranchito Taco Shop: Takeout daily from 9am - 7pm; 760-320-9182 Fisherman's Market & Grill - Palm Desert: Open daily, 11am – 9pm Takeout and delivery through GrubHub, UberEats and DoorDash French Corner Café: Open for takeout, deliver through DoorDash and GrubHub French Rotisserie Café - Palm Desert: Open, takeout and delivery through GrubHub, UberEats and DoorDash Fresh Agave: Taking to-go orders and for delivery Fresh Juice Bar - Palm Desert: Open, takeout and delivery through UberEats and Postmates Goody's Café: Open, takeout and delivery through UberEarts, Postmates and GrubHub Grill-A-Burger: Open, takeout Haus of Pizza: Takeout and delivery options via Grubhub and Postmates Holey Scoops Ice Cream: Open for takeout, delivery through GrubHub, UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates IHOP Palm Desert: Open 7am – 3pm for takeout and delivery Il Corso: Takeout; delivery via Postmates and GrubHub daily Il Sogno: Open for takeout and delivery Island Boba Sushi Poke: Open for takeout Islands: Open, takeout and delivery through DoorDash JC’s Café on El Paseo: Takeout options John's Restaurant - Palm Desert: Open, takeout and delivery through GrubHub and DoorDash Keedy's Fountain & Grill: Takeout options Koutouki Greek Estiatorio: Open for takeout, delivery through GrubHub and DoorDash La Bella Cucina: Open for takeout and delivery La Casita Restaurant: Open for takeout La Fe Wine Bar: Takeout and curbside pickup, $5 delivery in Palm Desert; 760-567-6384 Le Donne Cucina Italiana: Open, takeout and delivery directly and through GrubHub and UberEats La Quinta Brewing: Beer to-go and valley-wide delivery on $20+ orders Lappert's Ice Cream: Takeout and curbside pickup Las Carretas Taco Shop: Takeout, delivery via UberEats Le Paon Restaurant: Open, takeout Los Pepes Mexican Grill: Open for takeout Luna Grill: Open for takeout, delivery through GrubHub, UberEats and DoorDash Luscious Lorraine's Organic Café: Open for takeout Ristorante Mamma Gina: Takeout and delivery daily from 11am - 2pm and 4:30 - 7pm Mario's Italian Café - Palm Desert (2 locations): Takeout and delivery, open from 11am - 8pm Mastro's Steakhouse: Takeout, 50% off wine $400 or less; daily from 3 to 8pm Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood: Takeout options daily from 4pm – 8pm Morton's The Steakhouse: Curbside pickup and takeout Oasis Poolside Bar & Grille at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Takeout options Olive Garden Italian Restaurant: Takeout options from 11am – 9pm; free delivery on $75+ orders Outback Steakhouse: Takeout and curbside pickup Panera Bread - Palm Desert: Open for takeout and delivery. Delivery also through DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats Papa Dan's: Takeout and delivery daily from 10am-9pm Paradise Cove Café: 25% discount, Takeout from 7am – 2pm Pho Vu Vietnamese Restaurant - Palm Desert: Takeout options Pierro's PizzaVino: Takeout and curbside pickup Pueblo Viejo Grill: Takeout and GrubHub delivery from 11am - 8pm Red Robin: Takeout and curbside pickup; free delivery also Rockwood Grill at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Takeout options Roc’s Firehouse Grille: Takeout options Ruth's Chris Steak House: Order directly with the restaurant and save 25% on curbside pickup orders of $75+ Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill at The Gardens: Takeout and delivery options Savory Spice Shop: Mail order and curbside pickup; 760-346-4372

Sherman's Deli: Takeout and delivery daily from 7 9pm Solano's Bar and Grill: Takeout and curbside pickup Sullivan's Steakhouse: Pickup and delivery for lunch and dinner Tea Be Honest: Takeout options daily from 10:30am – 9pm, 760-565-1686 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - Palm Desert: Takeout and delivery via Postmates from 6am – 6pm The Hood Bar & Pizza: Takeout and delivery options open 2pm – 9pm The Real Italian Deli: Takeout and delivery options via DoorDash The Venue Sushi and Bar Sake Lounge: Curbside takeout, delivery via Postmates Togo's Sandwiches: Takeout and delivery options, open 10am – 7pm Town Center Café: Takeout and delivery options via Postmates Trattoria Tiramisu: Pickup and free delivery; Tuesday Sunday 4:30 - 8pm Which Wich: Takeout daily from 10am - 8pm; delivery Wildest Restaurant: Curbside pickup and Postmates delivery

PALM SPRINGS

4 Paws Coffee Co: Takeout Al Dente Trattoria Toscana & Bar: Takeout and delivery from 4 - 8pm Antigua Kitchen + Bar: Free delivery when you order direct and spend $100+ Asadero Los Corrales: Takeout daily from 10am - 8pm; 760-992-5107 Aspen Mills Bakery & Bread Company: Takeout and delivery Azucar at La Serena Villas: Takeout options, no hot breakfast Ben & Jerry's Palm Springs: Takeout Blaze Pizza: Takeout and delivery Birba: Takeout from 9am - 5pm Bouschet: Takeout and delivery for deli items, wine and liquor; Hours: 11am - 4pm Brandini Toffee Palm Springs: Takeout Brickworks Bistro: Takeout Brown's BBQ & Soul Food: Takeout. 760-832-6985 Broken Yolk Cafe - Palm Springs: Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup from 7:30am - 1:30pm; free kids meal with the purchase of an entree Cafe Jasmin: Free delivery when you order direct and spend $100+ Cheeky's: Takeout from 9am - 5pm Chef Tanya’s Kitchen: Free delivery with Postmates or curbside pick up Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel and Bungalows: Takeout and delivery via Postmates and UberEats Chicken Ranch: Delivery via Postmates and DoorDash Cold Stone Creamery: Takeout and delivery from Postmates; daily from 2 - 7pm; 760-325-4444 Dead or Alive Bar: Bottles for takeout Denny's: Takeout; open daily from 7am - 10pm; 760325-9519 Dickey's: Delivery through Postmates, DoorDash and GrubHub Eight4Nine: Delivery through UberEats, GrubHub and Postmates, curbside pickup; extra 20% on all gift card purchases. Hours: 11am - 8pm El Mirasol: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery; save 10% with code LOYALTYCLUB19 (Palm Canyon location closed, Via Altamira open) El Patron: Takeout and curbside pickup; free delivery anywhere on Palm Canyon Ernest Coffee: Walk-up and curbside from 6am - 1pm Escena Lounge & Grill: Takeout Mon - Sat from 11am 7pm, Sun from 10am - 5pm Evzin Palm Springs: Takeout and delivery from 5 - 9pm; 30% all orders Fisherman's Market & Grill - Palm Springs: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats and Postmates French Miso Café: Takeout Fresh Juice Bar: Takeout Fruit Wonders: Takeout from 8am - 6pm, 760-422-4958 Fuzion Five: Takeout and delivery via DoorDash and Postmates from 11am - 7pm; Closed on Tuesdays Gelato Granucci: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub and UberEats Giuseppe's Pizzeria: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery Goody's Cafe: Takeout and drive-thru; 760-322-4663 Gré Coffeehouse & Art Gallery: Takeout Grand Central Palm Springs: Takeout and delivery Guacamoles: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub, Postmates and UberEats

Il Corso: Takeout; delivery via Postmates and GrubHub daily Jake's Palm Springs: Takeout, free delivery to Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage with $25 lunch order or $40 dinner order Jensen's Finest Foods - Palm Springs: Takeout Jet Stream Deli: Takeout and delivery Johannes: Curbside pickup; delivery via UberEats 12pm – 7pm John's Restaurant: Takeout John Henry's Café: Takeout from 4pm - 8pm Just Chillin': Takeout daily from 12 - 5pm Kalura Trattoria: Takeout King's Highway: Takeout; delivery through GrubHub and UberEats Koffi: Central, North and South Palm Springs (3 locations): Takeout options Kreem: Pints for takeout L'Atelier Café: Takeout options, if you would like quiches to go please text 442-275-5330 La Bonita's Palm Springs: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub and Eat Street; free meals for the homeless; 760-318-8883 La Quinta Brewing Co. - Palm Springs: To-go orders of cans/bottles/growlers only Lappert's Ice Cream: Takeout options Las Palmas Brewing: Takeout options, direct message for pickup or delivery Manhattan in the Desert: Curbside and delivery options Maracas Cantina & Grill - Palm Springs: Takeout options Mario’s Italian Café: Takeout and delivery, open from 11am - 8pm Mid Mod Café: Takeout and delivery Monster Shakes: Takeout options Monsoon Indian Cuisine: Takeout options Moxie Palm Springs: Delivery Wednesday - Sunday from 4 - 9pm via Postmates, DoorDash and UberEats; takeout also Native Foods: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub, Postmates and UberEats Nature's Health Food & Cafe: Takeout Nina's Traditional Greek Cuisine & Pizzeria: Takeout, 760-323-8552 Palm Greens: Takeout and delivery from Tuesday through Thursday, 11am - 5pm and Saturday, 11am – 5:30pm Peninsula Bakery: Takeout, 760-832-6486 Peppers Thai: Takeout Pho Vu Vietnamese Restaurant: Palm Springs: Takeout options Pomme Frite: Takeout Purple Room: Takeout and delivery, 4 - 8pm daily Raw Remedy Juice Bar: Takeout and delivery daily from 9am - 3pm Rick's Desert Grill: Takeout and delivery, 4 - 9pm Rick's Restaurant and Bakery: Takeout and delivery from 6am - 2pm Riccio's Steak, Seafood and Pasta: Takeout and curbside pickup, delivery via DoorDash Ristretto: Takeout daily from 6am - 2pm Rooster and the Pig: Takeout Ruben & Ozzy's Oyster Bar and Grill: Takeout and curbside pickup Sammy G's Tuscan Grill: Takeout Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey: Curbside pickup, delivery via Postmates Sherman's Deli: Takeout and delivery daily from 7 9pm Smoke Tree BBQ: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery Smokin' Burgers: Takeout, curbside service and delivery daily from 10am - 8pm Spaghetteria: Takeout and delivery options 12pm – 8pm Supreme Dragon: Takeout; 760-321-4954 Tac/Quila: Takeout daily from 12 - 7pm Thai House: Takeout and delivery from 11:30 - 9pm daily Thai Smile Palm Springs: Takeout and delivery options via Postmates and DoorDash The Sandwich Spot: Takeout from 11am - 6pm The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Palm Springs: Takeout options Tonga Hut: Takeout options Tuesday - Sunday Townie Bagels: Takeout Wed - Mon from 7 - 11am V Wine Lounge: Wine and cheese & salami plates for takeout or curbside pickup, daily from 2 - 7pm Venezia Restaurant and Pizzeria: 20% off all pickup orders Wang's in the Desert: Takeout and delivery; 20% discount on phone orders for takeout Workshop Kitchen + Bar: Takeout options and delivery via Postmates and GrubHub

March 26 to April 1, 2020 RANCHO MIRAGE

Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe Rancho Mirage: Takeout options and delivery via DoorDash Ben & Jerry's Rancho Mirage: Takeout Burgers & Beer - Rancho Mirage: Takeout options Country Club Café: takeout and delivery via GrubHub Cuistot: Curbside pickup Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Free delivery, curbside pickup and takeout; use code CarryOut5 for $5 off $25 Dringk Bar: Offering large quantities of items such as soup and lasagna to stock your fridge, online or telephone orders only Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Takeout and delivery options Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The River: Takeout and curbside pickup daily from 12 - 8pm; receive a $40 credit on orders of $100+; 50% discount on wine Francesco's Café: Takeout options Fresh Juice Bar - Rancho Mirage: Takeout and delivery options Haus of Poké Rancho Mirage: Takeout and delivery options. Download the Postmates app and use “TAKEOUT5” code for $5 off your first order IHOP Rancho Mirage: Takeout and delivery via through UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates Juice It Up! Raw Juice Bar: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery daily from 8am - 8pm Kobe Japanese Steakhouse: Takeout Friday - Sunday from 3:30 -8pm; call 760-324-1717 Koffi - Rancho Mirage: Takeout options Maracas Cantina & Grill - Rancho Mirage: Takeout and delivery options via Postmates and Grubhub Norma's Italian Kitchen: Takeout and delivery options via Postmates, GrubHub and UberEats Palms Café at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa: Takeout options Pastry Swan Bakery: Vegan breakfast and lunch for takeout and curbside pickup P.F. Chang's China Bistro at The River: Takeout options, order through website. Pieology: Online ordering and free delivery over $35. Order through the Pie Life Rewards App and receive 10% OFF Red Robin: Takeout and curbside pickup; free delivery also The Sandbox: Curbside pickup and takeout; free deliver within 7 miles Seasons Grill at The Westin Mission Hills Villas: Grabn-go options Shabu Shabu Zen: Takeout Shame on the Moon: Takeout from 4pm - 7pm, Mon - Sat Shanghai Inn Chinese Restaurant: Takeout options Si Bon Belgian Bistro: Takeout, delivery via Postmates; 11am to 7pm daily Talay Thai Restaurant: Takeout options and delivery via GrubHub The Cheesecake Factory at The River: Free delivery via DoorDash on $15+ orders; free slice of cheesecake when you order online for takeout or curbside The Palms Café: Takeout options The Slice N.Y. Style Pizzeria Ristorante: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery available Yard House Restaurant: Takeout and delivery via GrubHub from 11am - 9pm

THOUSAND PALMS

Coachella Valley Brewing Company: Takeout from taproom from 2pm – 7pm Call to place your order for delivery from 11am – 4:30pm, 760-343-5973 Denny's: Takeout and delivery options via GrubHub and DoorDash. Goody's Café: Take out & drive-through, 760-343-7707 Mundos Mexican Grill: Takeout options, 760-343-7707 San Miguels Taqueria: Takeout and delivery options Tri-Palms Estate Restaurant: Takeout options, 760-3433497

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March 26 to April 1, 2020

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SENIORS FIRST – A GROCERY SHOPPING GUIDE FOR 65+

uring this challenging time, many Greater Palm Springs grocery stores have set aside specific hours for at-risk customers as well as shoppers ages 65 and over. Grocers valley-wide are working around the clock to best serve the evolving needs of our local community. Below is a list of business establishments offering special store hours, delivery services or pick-up options. The CVB is working to keep this list updated; however, this is a rapidly evolving situation and the list below is subject to change. To submit an update, please email social@palmspringsoasis.com. For updated listings go to the website visitgreaterpalmsprings.com.

BERMUDA DUNES

Ralph’s - 42150 Washington St : Senior hour 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 8pm | Delivery via Instacart | 760-200-0272

CATHEDRAL CITY Big Lots - 69026 E. Palm Canyon Dr: Senior hour daily 9am – 10am | Store hours: 9am – 9pm | 760-321-2968 Cardenas Market - 31622 Date Palm Dr: Senior hour daily 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-422-1330 Food 4 Less - 82124 Hwy 111: Senior hour Mon., Wed. & Fri. 7am – 7:30am | Store hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am – 10pm Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun.- 6am – 10pm | Delivery via Instacart | 760-770-3034 Larry’s Market & Deli - 68463 Ramon Rd: Senior hour Mon. – Fri. 7:30am to 8am | Store hours: Mon. – Sat. 9am – 10pm, Sun. 9am – 9pm | Delivery via GrubHub & Postmates | 760-699-5050 Stater Bros - 67800 Vista Chino: Senior hour daily 7:45am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-327-9295 Stater Bros - 69255 Ramon Rd: Senior hour daily 7:45am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-770-9950 Target - 67750 E. Palm Canyon Dr: Senior hour Wed. only 8am – 9am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760- 321-7425 Trader Joe’s: Senior Check-out lane hour 9am – 10am | Store Hours: 9am – 7pm | 760-202-0090

COACHELLA 99 Cents Only Store - 50249 Cesar Chavez St: Senior hour Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 8pm | 760-3989015 Cardenas Market- 50037 Harrison St: Senior hour 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-398-4077 Food 4 Less - 49241 Grapefruit Blvd: Senior early entry 6:30am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 10pm| 760-398-3474 La Botica Pharmacy - 49281 Grapefruit Blvd., Ste. 2: Senior hour Mon. – Fri. 10am to 3pm curbside only | Store hours: Mon. – Fri. 9am – 6pm, Sat. 9am – 2pm | Free next day delivery | 760-296-3468 Smart & Final Extra! - 49978 Harrison St: Senior early entry 7:30 - 8am | Store hours:

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS Dollar General - 13721 Palm Dr.: Senior hour 8am 9am | Store hours: 8am –10pm | 760-660-6089 Farmer in The Dale Produce - 66425 Pierson Blvd A: Senior hour 9am –10am | Store hours: 9am – 7pm | 760-251-6662 Stater Bros - 13200 Palm Drive: Senior hour 7:45am to 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-329-1533 Vons - 83053 Ave 48: Senior hour Tuesdays 7am – 9am | Store Hours: 7am – 9pm | Pharmacy senior hours the same| Pickup and delivery available but may be delayed | 760-251-1636

INDIO Cardenas Market - 82266 Hwy 111: Senior hour 7am 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-342-0214 El Super - 81691 Hwy 111: Senior hour daily 7 - 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-541-4153 Food 4 Less - 82124 Hwy 111: Senior hour 7am –7:30am | Store hours: 7:30am – 11pm | Curbside pick-up available | Delivery via Instacart | 760-863-4186 Graceland Fil-Asian Market - 82590 Hwy 111: Senior hour daily 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-775-1700 Indio Medical Pharmacy - 81893 Dr Carreon Blvd: Senior hour Mon.-Fri. 8am – 6pm, Sat. 9am – 12pm | Delivery within the city of Indio | 760-347-0659 Ralph’s - 49908 Jefferson St: Senior hour 8am – 9am (Pharmacy as well) | Store hours: 8am – 8pm | Curbside pick-up available | Delivery can be ordered through Ralph’s app | 760-771-4373 Rite Aid Pharmacy - 82-451 Hwy 111: Senior hour 9am – 9pm | Drive up service available| 760-342-7076 Stater Bros - 81056 Hwy 111: Senior hour 7:45am to 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-347-5823 Town Square Pharmacy - 81709 Dr. Carreon Blvd: Senior hour 9am – 6pm | Delivery available within Indio | 760-3424933 Walmart - 82491 Avenue 42 : Senior hour Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 8:30pm | Curbside and Delivery available | 760-262-8004 Walmart Neighborhood Market -44100 Jefferson St : Senior hour Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 8:30pm | Curbside and Delivery available | 760-895-6030 Winco Foods - 42600 Jackson St: Senior hour Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 12am | 760-342-4138

LA QUINTA 99 Cents Only Store - 79840 Hwy 111: Senior hour Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7am – 8am | Store hours: 8am – 8pm | 760-3989015 Costco - 79795 Highway 111: Senior hour Tues. & Thurs. 8am – 9am | Store hours: 9am – 8:30pm | 760-775-0370 Smart & Final Extra – 79-770 Hwy 111: Senior hours: 7:30am | Instacart delivery available |760-342-1646 Stater Bros. Market – 78630 Hwy 111: Senior hours: 7:45am access |Store hours: 8am – 9pm | Instacart delivery available | 760-564-5388 Target – 789-35 Hwy 111: Senior hours: Wednesday from 8am – 9am | Store hours: | Curbside pickup available | 760-564-0492 Trader Joe’s - 46400 Washington St: Senior Check-out lane hour 9am – 10am | Store Hours: 9am – 7pm | 760-777-1553 Vons - 78-271 Hwy 111: Senior hour 7am – 9am | Store Hours: 8am – 9pm | Curbside and Delivery available | 760-564-2001 Walmart - 79295 Highway 111: Senior hour Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 8:30pm | Curbside and Delivery available | 760-262-8004

PALM DESERT Albertson’s – 42095 Washington St.: Senior hours: M – F, 7am – 9pm | Store hours: 9am – 9pm|Grocery and Pharmacy delivery available |760-360-6322 Albertson’s – 745900 Hwy 111: Senior hours: M – F, 7am – 9pm | Store hours: 9am – 9pm| Grocery and Pharmacy delivery available |760-346-2566 Bristol Farms – 73101 Country Club Dr.: Senior hours: 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 7pm | 760-674-0169 Costco Wholesale – 72800 Dinah Shore Dr.: Senior hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8am – 9am |Store hours: 10am – 8:30pm| Instacart available| 760-770-2810 Ralph’s - 74-884 Country Club Dr : Senior hour 7am –8am | Store hours: 8am – 8pm | Delivery via Instacart | 760-776-9821 Sam’s Club - 34220 Monterey Ave. : Senior hour Thursdays 7am – 9am | Store hours: Mon. – Sat. 9am – 8pm & Sun. 10am – 6pm| Delivery available | Priority pickup available from 7am – 9am per usual *please note online delivery orders currently 1 week behind | Pharmacy and optical will be open during senior hour | 760-770-7146 Smart & Final – 72674 Hwy 111: Senior

hours: 7am – 7:30am | Store hours: |Instacart available | 760-340-1054 Stater Bros - 78210 Varner Rd:Senior hour 7:45am to 8am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | 760-772-7508 Target Palm Desert – 72549 Hwy 111: Senior hours: 8am – 9am | Store hours: 8am – 9pm | Delivery available through app and curbside pickup available | 760-341-9307 Trader Joe’s - 44250 Town Center Plaza : Senior Check-out lane hour 9am – 10am | Store Hours: 9am – 7pm | 760-340-2291 Walmart Neighborhood Market - 72314 Hwy 111 : Senior hour Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 8:30am | Curbside pickup available | 760-469-3428 Walmart Super Center – 34500 Monterey Ave: Senior hours: Tuesdays 6am – 7am | Store hours: 7am – 8:30pm| Curbside pickup via store app | 760-328-4375 Whole Foods – 44-459 Town Center Way: Senior hours: 7am – 8am |Store hours: 8am – 9pm |Curbside delivery starting in April | 760-797-8200

RANCHO MIRAGE Albertsons – 40101 Monterey Ave: Senior hours daily 7am – 9am | Store hours: 9am – 7pm | Delivery available through website | 760-674-4769 Clark’s Nutrition – 34175 Monterey Ave: Senior hours Tuesday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Store hours: 9 a.m. – 7pm | 760-3244626 Gelson’s – 36101 Bob Hope Dr: Senior hour daily 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. | Store hours: 8 a.m. – 8pm |Instacart available | 760-7700010 Walgreens – 72027 Dinah Shore Dr: Senior hour: First Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. | Store hours: 9 a.m. – 9pm | 760321-4892

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RANCHO MIRAGE ANNOUNCES FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM FOR RESTAURANTS

n Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the City of Rancho Mirage finalized the details on a previously announced Food Access Program with Rancho Mirage restaurants. On March 19, 2020, the City Council approved a budget not to exceed $400,000 from the City’s Disaster Preparedness Reserve fund. These funds are to ensure stable and continuous access to food for our community during the Stay at Home order by the State of California. Many of our Rancho Mirage restaurants have started providing family style meals, essential needs, like eggs, milk, bread, rice which have been difficult to get from local grocery stores.

The purpose of this program is to ensure our restaurants can continue providing this access to food and essentials. Find updates for valley restaurants open for take-out at GPS Stay-in-Take-out list. The City of Rancho Mirage will be giving $8,000 to full-service restaurants that meet the below requirements: • Must stay open through May 31, 2020 • Must be open at least 6 hours a day and 5 days a week • Must provide weekly reporting of meals sold and staff hours worked • Must comply with local, state and federal health orders • Must implement precautionary sanitation measures for take-out and

up or be delivered by Doordash or UberEats. Peruvian recipes are a fusion of Spanish, European, Asian and indigenous Incan flavors. The star of the show is the Incan rotisserie chicken marinated in a vinegar, white wine, lime, aji chile, cumin and

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delivery orders • Must complete an application (see link below) • Must be located within Rancho Mirage city limits This program does not apply for: • Fast food or local restaurants with existing drive-thru • Corporate chain restaurants like Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Flemings. etc. • Small convenience stores like Jensen’s or Monterey Palm Liquor and gas station convenience markets All eligible Rancho Mirage based restaurants are encouraged to fill out the following application with the City of Rancho Mirage. Click here to download the application or go to the City’s website RanchoMirageCA.gov.

THE TAKEOUT SERIES: POLLO DOKY PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

n this new world of social distancing and mandated isolation we still have access to great take-out cuisine to transport us to the better times ahead. Pollo Doky provides a ticket to a cultural experience in a box ready to pick

March 26 to April 1, 2020

BY DANIEL PARIS paprika paste and served with the fragrant, spicy aji verde sauce. This sauce’s base is the Peruvian Aji chile, which has a spicy, fruity aroma . It is blended with cilantro, Serrano chile, olive oil, and lime juice into a smooth complex sauce. Slathered on the moist, flavorful chicken it provides your taste buds with a quick trip to an exotic destination. Pollo Doky is owned and run by a delightful Peruvian couple who when the ban is lifted will explain the Peruvian dishes in loving detail. In addition to the other-worldly rotisserie chicken they off a an extensive array of Peruvian favorites such as : mahi-mahi ceviche, Lomo Saltido, a combination of strips of grilled filet mignon fries, rice and beans or a choice of many other sides. Marinated red onions accompany

GOOD GRUB most entrees. Be sure to add a can of Inka Cola. Peru has over one thousand varieties of potatoes of every shape and color. It is also the origin of the high-protein grain Quinoa. Peru has a seafood-rich coastal cuisine and indigenous Incan and Amazonian influences. I encourage you to work your way through the extensive take-out menu for a welcome change from the ordinary. It is exotic comfort food at a modest price. We need to keep supporting the network of small family-run restaurants to ensure their survival of the present crisis. Pollo Doky is open for pick-up and delivery from 11am - 6pm Tues. - Sun. 760 832-6878. 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234.

March 26 to April 1, 2020

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A LETTER FROM EISENHOWER HOSPITAL:

oday (March 25) marks the fourth week since we began treating our first COVID-19 patient. The patient is now 83 years old (she celebrated her birthday in the hospital) and will walk out of Eisenhower a healthy person. Being the first hospital in our County to have a COVID-19 patient has had the effect of putting us in the lead for response. We were first, which caused our entire organization to shift into overdrive. We have done the following: • Developed a triage system by instituting and promoting a hotline (760-837-8988) staffed with nurses to determine patient conditions, has become the model to emulate in the

County. To date, our nurses have fielded 12,440 phone calls, leading to testing of almost 400 patients with the results as follows: 391 – Tested (total number of unique patients tested, does not include those re-tested) 14 – Positive (4 in the hospital) 158 – Negative 225 – Pending results • Implemented our prepared leadership plan for an infectious disease outbreak. For instance, one team is focused only on the probable “surge” of patients while another is focused on creating the COVID-19 inpatient unit. • Elective surgeries have been

postponed while the hospital organizes around COVID-19 isolation cases. A section of the second floor of the Washington building is now set up for negative pressure isolation rooms in expectation of patients. • We currently have 17 ICU isolation beds. This is being increased to close to 50, as we transform patient rooms into critical care beds. • We are transitioning non-essential physician offices and clinics into telemedicine hubs – where patients in clinics such as at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center and Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center are instructed to call into their physicians for consultations. In addition, we are transitioning essential employees to work from home in ways never been done before. • The surge team, last Wednesday, asked if our loyal donors could help underwrite 50 additional ventilators at $48,000 per unit. Within hours, the first 5 calls resulted in 5 affirmations…at which point we approved an order for 50 ventilators days before the United States started demanding ventilators (because of your support, we were told to expect delivery in the coming weeks – not months!). As of today, 46 of you have purchased ventilators!

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• Our push for excellence is taking on new meaning as our teams pull together and innovate. We are taking delivery of PCR lab equipment, ordered before the outbreak, which will allow us to perform our own COVID-19 tests internally – and reduce the turnaround time from days to hours. • Our doctor offices, clinics and nurses are contacting patients and asking about their level of medical need to ensure we continue to care for those with a variety of health concerns. • We are looking into contracting with a daycare “school” on our campus for employees with children who are currently out of school. Finally, we are fortunate – you all have been compliant, cocooning at home. If we have a surge, we will see it in the coming few weeks. In the meantime, now is the time to remain vigilant and stay away from the public. (Michael just cancelled his birthday plans with family. Besides, no one wants to be with any of us who work at the hospital!) Please call us if you have any concerns. We will get through this, together. Sincerely, G. Aubrey Serfling Michael Landes President/CEO President, Foundation

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FEDERAL MEDICAL STATION TO BE HOUSED AT FAIRGROUNDS T

his week, Indio City leaders learned that Riverside County health officials were in talks with state and federal representatives to prepare for the placement of a Federal Medical Station (FMS) at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. Public health officials have said that the beds and other materials being delivered will help ease the burden of an expected medical surge caused by the spread of COVID-19. The California National Guard will be posted at the County Fairgrounds to help receive and set up the medical station as early as Wednesday morning, with the purpose of supporting their humanitarian mission, not for policing. “We appreciate the support of the California National Guard to help secure and support this federal medical station,” said Indio Mayor Glenn Miller. “Their assistance will enable our local first responders and public safety officers to spend their time and energy within the community, where their efforts are most needed.”

Indio is the eastern seat of Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley has reported the highest concentration of coronavirus cases. The County Fairgrounds is a natural location for this type of medical station, both because of its proximity to a hospital and mental health facilities, and also because of

the size of the facility, and availability of appropriate amenities for medical professionals. “People will be cared for at this medical station at a secure location in which the COVID-19 virus can also be isolated and contained,” said Mayor Miller. “Putting these resources at the

County Fairgrounds is the right and appropriate thing to do, and in the City of Indio, we are here to help in whatever way we can.” As more details are available about the rollout of the FMS, they will be released in order to assure the public about their health and well-being.

LOCAL MUSIC

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSICIANS – OUR SELF-SUFFICIENT ARTISTS

very sector of life is being impacted by the pandemic. Independent or “Indie” music is music produced freely from the jurisdiction of commercial record companies, a process that includes a do-it-yourself and self-governing approach to creating, recording and publishing by autonomous musicians. The independent artist makes their living off of their music and discovers a number of ways to do so. Before COVID-19, an increasingly large number of musicians were hustling their way through the music business without the aid of a label and were actually the fastestgrowing segment of the global recorded music business. A 2019 report from MIDiA Research fielded in partnership with digital music distributor Amuse says independent artists generated more than $643 million in 2018, a 35% jump from the year before (Forbes, 2019). It appears that percentage continued to increase in 2019/2020. At this time, things are very uncertain for all artists and we here at Coachella Valley Weekly are committed to maintaining our platform for artists as much as possible until we can return to full capacity. We reached out to some of our finest independent musicians to see how they are holding up. We spoke to Courtney Chambers, Mark Gregg, Derek Jordan Gregg, Michael Keeth and Vinny Berry via Facebook Messenger. CVW: Given the current climate for working musicians, what are you doing to maintain your livelihood while you are not able to perform live? CC: “I’ve been working on building up my online presence that can generate income

including YouTube, any music streaming platform, live streams where people can tip, also going to launch my Patreon site soon as well as doing prep for the future by building up my music catalog for film and television. In addition, I’m involved with the Academy of Musical Performance (AMP).” MG: “All income has ceased for pretty much all live performers. If you need money, I recommend you find some work in an ‘essential’ service.” MK: “This is the most surreal experience our generation has lived through. I, like most, am completely out of work right now. But I am doing a series of live streaming shows, the first was last Friday, as part of the CV Weekly’s online festival. I have lots more planned and the link to my Venmo is there for tips.” DJG: “Well, luckily I was able to put a little money aside from my gigs over the last few months, plus, I travel light, and I keep a low overhead. The last few years are a far cry from the earlier days in my career but I still hold on to a kind of “gypsy” sensibility where you never know where your next paycheck is coming from. Anyway, I’m living off of what I’ve put aside and I’m enjoying putting all of my energy into making music and trying to put out a positive light. It reminds of me when I first started playing and it was just about enjoying it, not about making any money.” VB: “I’m fortunate enough to have a little money saved up from gigs that I’ll be OK if this doesn’t last too long. It’s honestly been nice to slow down a little and get some stuff done musically that I haven’t had time for in a while.” CVW: What are some of the solutions you have been/will be participating in to help get through this time both financially and

professionally? CC: “I’m still researching but Musicares is a great resource for musicians.” MG: “A lot of entertainers are doing live Facebook stuff right now so that's great. I may consider doing something a little bit later but at the moment, I'm finishing a recording that represents Mark and Misty performing at Twelve that we will release in a unique way, for fans of that show. It will not be released online. I think we just have to suck it up. There's not much that can be done in a pinch. I've been doing this a long time so I'm prepared for a small disaster. I think musicians should take this as a wake-up call and enroll in the 1099 Independent Contractor program so they can be eligible for unemployment insurance or keep enough liquid assets or easily liquidated assets on-hand for these contingencies. I can go three months or more if I have to. If you're not freaked out about being unemployed or losing your gig, my hat's off to you but I think everyone is that has done it for a while.” MK: “I’m writing and polishing new songs and I’ll be releasing the second track that Arthur Seay recorded and produced for me, very soon!” DJG: “Well Jetta King and I threw the VirtualFest with CV Weekly this last weekend. I’m guessing we’ll throw something similar next weekend. I know her and I made a little bit of money in tips while streaming, which we definitely didn’t expect.” VB: “I have a new project that I’m just starting to get off the ground and having some extra free time will help push that. Armando Flores, Mitchem Michael Patrick and myself just released a preview of a song called ‘Change’ we hurried to finish a few days ago. I’m not really sure what to do in this unprecedented time but I love where CV Weekly and Derek’s heads are at with the online festival. In all, if you’re a musician, we can always use free time to write and demo tunes and practice your craft. I bet you some excellent music is going to come out on the other side of this. Bad times always breeds good music.” CVW: It’s difficult all around for a lot of

people. How can the public support musicians apart from financially? CC: “Share our music, stream our music, subscribe to our YouTube channels, it costs nothing.” MG: “I don't think people can worry too much beyond their own circles and households so, once again, I think we are on our own. Having said that, I'm willing to help any musician I can. My phone number is (760) 969-2634. I may be able to help with a temporary job or a delivery or even limited essentials. I will do what I can to help.” DJG: “Well, it’s a give and take. Local musicians support the community emotionally. I think it’s important to patronize the arts, especially, if you’d like to see the best humanity has to offer. Buy artwork, buy albums…FULL LENGTH ALBUMS! And really dig deep. Delve into it. Truly feel it. That’s worth more than any monetary compensation, but it goes without saying that all artists that make people feel should live comfortably if they choose to.” MK: “The public can help by streaming, listening, watching and sharing the music of their local artists. Tipping and buying downloads is great; but just giving us an audience and keeping the good vibes rolling, is a huge help to all of our mental well-being.” Contact these artists directly or support them by donating below: COURTNEY CHAMBERS courtneychambers.net Venmo - @Courtney-Chambers-8 MARK GREGG - (760) 969-2634 Venmo - @Mark-Gregg-9 VINNY BERRY - (818) 606-0827 vinnyberrymusic.wixsite.com/ vinnyberrymusic Venmo - @VinnyBerryMusic MICHAEL KEETH michaelkeethmusic.com Venmo - @Michael-Keeth DEREK JORDAN GREGG Venmo - @Derek-Gregg-5

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CONSIDER THIS

ames Brown is gone, but if he were still here, he might consider anointing Peter Buck as “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business.” After 30 years together, R.E.M. called it a day in 2011. While vocalist Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills’ activities have been pretty low key (original drummer Bill Berry left the band in 1997), the obverse has been true for guitarist Peter Buck. He continues to be a force on the Alternative Rock scene, a genre the Athens, Georgia fourpiece (along with U2), practically invented. In the decade since R.E.M. stopped recording and touring he has released four solo records, recorded with various side projects (some begun during R.E.M.’s tenure), like The Baseball Project and The Minus 5. He formed the Filthy Friends with Corin Tucker (Sleater Kinney), Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks) and Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows). He paired with singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur as Arthur Buck and recently collaborated with ex-Auteur Luke Haines on a new album entitled Beat Poetry For Survivalists. If that wasn’t enough, he’s also been a session musician on myriad projects and worked as a producer for artists like Alejandro Escovedo, Eyelids and the Jayhawks. In 2015, Peter and Scott McCaughey attended the Ice Station Vadso Festival in Norway. Along for the ride were Mike Mills, Dream Syndicate front-man Steve Wynn and legendary Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. It was there they caught a performance from Frode Stromstade and Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen from the band I Was A King. I Was A King formed in Oslo, Norway, in 2006. Their sound was a sharp amalgam of Jangle, Power Pop and Shoegaze. Over the course of six albums, they won over high profile fans like Sufjan Stevens and Daniel Smith of Danielson Famile. Both Robyn Hitchcock and Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub took turns producing their albums. Peter and Scott immediately clicked with Frode and Arne and decided to collaborate. As The No Ones, the four-piece released the Sun Station EP in early 2017. They reconvened in Portland, Oregon in June and recorded their official full-length record in just five days. But the project was delayed when Scott suffered a stroke that November. Once he recovered, post-production was completed, and the release was timed to coincide with the 2020 edition of the Ice Station Vadso festival in late March. (Undoubtedly cancelled now, due to the worldwide pandemic). Cheekily entitled The Great Lost No Ones Album, this long-player is sure to delight R.E.M. fans as well as connoisseurs of Punk, Psychedelic and Power Pop. It kicks into gear with the first single, “No One Falls.” Ringing guitars connect with whirring bass lines, ethereal keys and pummeling drums. Scott and Frode share vocal duties and their harmonies lock in on the chorus. Although it was written a few years ago, the opening couplet feels ripped from the headlines; “If I last another hour without some better bitter news, blame the lack of all precaution/Cause the light has left the

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“THE GREAT LOST NO ONES ALBUM” (YEP ROC RECORDS)

tunnel’s end, with no more options, save to let the darkness through.” The lyrics seem to be addressing the abyss of depression, but feel relevant to the ongoing fears that currently grip the world. The soaring guitars on the break offer a bit of respite and the song winds down with shards of squally feedback. On the second single, “Straight Into The Bridge,” Peter executes a great fake-out, as the opening AOR-ish guitar chords seem to reference Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” (the listener almost expects an obligatory “Toin it up”). Quickly pivoting, the guitars become more guttural, as they strafe over growling bass lines and a kick-turn beat. The lyrics are a bit of a mixed bag, matching arid desert imagery with sketches of crass and curvaceous assassins. Still, it’s tempting to view lines like “The invasion is persuasive close one eye and you’ll die...” through the prism of our global crisis. Both Peter and Scott cut their musical teeth during the era of Punk Rock. That shared lineage shines through on three tracks. “(Going Back To) Stockholm Syndrome” weds a blitzkrieg beat to search-and-destroy bass, flurries of fractious guitars, pounding piano notes, icy keys and see-saw vocals. Lyrics limn the anxiety associated with being held prisoner who begins to trust and even empathizing with one’s captor. But what if that confinement is emotional, rather than physical? “This is my world and it feels like home, each night I creep in my own bed, you’re my world and when I am alone/The one thing I believe is you’ll come ‘round again, I’m going back to Stockholm Syndrome, you’re in my head.” The deft arrangement accelerates on the break, opening up the throttle, it hurtles toward a conclusion, collapsing in a heap. “A Saucerful Of Nothing” juxtaposes thrashy guitars, marauding bass, dissonant piano chords and a whipcrack beat with a sweet chorus and spacey keys. Cryptic lyrics hint at religious wars, alien invasions and soldiers of fortune; “A swinger from the cosmos, composers decomposing…one fist on the shovel, flies shit on my knuckles, I’ll see you in Uzbekistan, where the axe needs a hand, needs a hand.” Meanwhile, somewhere in midst of the melodic maelstrom that is “Sweet Home Mississippi,” lyrics lament progress at the expense of gentility and gracious living. Clangorous guitars, discordant piano and a cantilevered backbeat sort of undermine the decorous message. But nothing can sabotage the song’s jagged charm. The best tracks here offer a combo-platter of styles. “Clementine” wraps spidery guitar riffs around tensile bass lines and an urgent backbeat. Drone-y synth colors wouldn’t seem out of place on a Flock Of Seagulls record. Is this the same Clementine that Huckleberry Hound rhapsodized about? Hard to tell, opaque lyrics urge her to “Kick the past behind” as ragged piano notes cascade on the instrumental coda. “Cinnamon Roll Hair” is a finespun elegy to the late Carrie Fisher. Powered by wobbly acoustic guitar and contemplative dulcimer,

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the lyrics slyly reference her lifetime of celebrity; “She already wrote it down, so I will only paraphrase, when you’re famous by birthright, years go by in a daze..,” as well as her tumultuous romance with Paul Simon. “…All the hearts and all the bones,” before it quietly folds into “Dream Something Else.” “Dream…” takes it’s musical cues from the Beatles and other British Invasion antecedents. Sitar-riffic guitars intertwine with sidewinding bass, windchime-y percussion and a dropped beat. Celestial “Ahhhs” bookend every verse. The sun-kissed arrangement belies lyrics that rage against fitful dreams and bouts of insomnia; “Cursing the darkness and despair, lower my eyes and roll my hand, only the headphones play the same rotting song/If I’m dreaming, can I please dream something else?” Sitar notes pair with guitars on the break and the result is suitably modal. Finally, “Gone” is brittle and buzz-tastic. Distorto guitars wash over waspish electric riffs, gnarled bass lines and pile-driving rhythms. The lyrics pine for the bygone days of sentient leadership and take a not-so-subtle swipe at a certain, self-proclaimed stable genius in charge; “The city was empty, the city was proud, oh once great and glorious/Gone are the days and they’re never coming back, the leaders quit leading and had nothing to say, and by their own reasoning, gone are the days and they’re never coming back.” Other interesting tracks include the sparkly chime of “All You Need Is Rain,” the somnambulant chill of “Sun Station Vadso” and the shimmery grace of “Too Blind To

Believe.” The album closes with “Turn Again.” Taking a page from the Byrds’ Psych/ Folk playbook, as well as Pete Seeger and the Book Of Ecclesiastes, the jingle-jangly guitars, stinging bass lines, twinkly keys and boomerang beat feel like a logical successor to “Turn, Turn, Turn.” The lyrics ask the tough questions; “Who saves the day? Who’s really on your side tonight? Who’s standing close when you’re mostly terrified?” But concludes “There’s a meaning, there’s a reason that we fight-it never ends/Turn, turn, turners, turn and turn and turn again/Turn, turn, turners, just ‘round another bend, turn, turn, turners turn and turn and turn again/Turn, turn, turners, no brakes but always bend.” Scott handled lead and backing vocals, along with bass, guitars and keyboards. Frode also provided lead vocals and played guitar. Peter stuck with 6 & 12 string electric/ acoustic guitars and dulcimer, while Arne played drums, percussion and keys and added backing vocals. The No Ones were ably assisted on harmony vocals by a coterie of Indie Rock superstars, Andrew Rieger from Elf Power, Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hanlon, Scottish singer-songwriter Lucy Parnell, Patterson Hood from the DriveBy Truckers and Debbi Peterson from The Bangles. Recently, the R.E.M. classic, “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” leapfrogged back up the charts (for all the obvious reasons). The line “Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline” sounds tailor-made for the self-appointed “Wartime President.” As Influencers lick toilet seats, teenagers crowd Floridian beaches and toilet paper becomes more precious than gold, it’s easy to get caught up in the madness. The Great Lost No Ones Album doesn’t promise to put it all into perspective, but it does provide a reprieve. What it does offer is trenchant lyrics anchored by protean melodies, powered by concise arrangements and inventive instrumentation. Sometimes that’s enough.

PET PLACE

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March 26 to April 1, 2020

BY JANET McAFEE

“YOU WANT A FRIEND IN WASHINGTON? GET A DOG!” - PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN

t certainly is true that our companion animals provide us with needed love and comfort during this National Emergency. Who better to cuddle with while we remain in quarantine? Our pets seem happier now more than ever because their human families are staying at home with them. With gyms closed and sports activities halted, your dog may provide an excellent reason for you to get some fresh air and exercise. We are now blessed with beautiful Spring weather, the perfect time of year to enjoy walking and hiking in the Coachella Valley. Our canine pals love being included in our activities, and exploring nature with Fido makes excursions more enjoyable for us humans. Both humans and dogs get to exercise, get some healthy fresh air, and spend some quality time together.

Assess your dog’s readiness for hiking – Before heading out, evaluate your dog’s level of fitness. If he is elderly or overweight, it is best to stick to walks around your neighborhood. Remember that dogs are “people pleasers” and will push beyond their level of endurance to please you and keep up. Keep him on a leash at all times. Make sure your dog knows the most important command of all, “Fido (his name) Come!” in case he gets loose. Practice Social Distancing – When you meet other hikers or dog walkers, continue to maintain the required 6 foot separation from other people. Greet them, but keep walking. Needed supplies - Your dog can help carry some of the needed supplies in his own special backpack. A healthy dog can carry up to 25% of his own weight,

however some breeds with long backs such as dachshunds may not be able to carry much. You need to bring along enough water for both of you, with a collapsible bowl to serve your pup. Give him plenty of water during the excursion because dogs become dehydrated quickly. Water in streams, lakes, and drains may contain parasites and viruses. Bring high quality treats to keep up Fido’s energy level. Plan Ahead - Make sure your destination permits dogs on trails. Most United States national parks do not allow dogs on trails. The book “140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs” provides a list of local trails that permit dogs to accompany hikers. If the area is crowded with other hikers and walkers, go to a less populated location to keep yourself safe. Some of our parks and trails have been closed during this time, so check for updates before you go. Dog Walking Etiquette – Do not allow your dog to roam free without a leash! You could violate leash laws in your jurisdiction. Don’t allow your dog to lunge toward other dogs you encounter. Use those poop bags to pick up your pet’s waste. Dog Beaches – Here is an idea for a place to go AFTER the crisis ends, as many public beaches are now closed. You can escape the Coachella Valley hot summer for a day at one of the dog beaches in Southern California. Most popular is the dog beach in Ocean Beach, located at the foot of Voltaire Street. Tucked away near the Del Mar racetrack is Solana Beach, a lovely spot that allows dogs from September 15 through June 15. The Huntington Beach Dog Beach is another great place. It’s almost surreal to see the dogs happily frolicking in the ocean while

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MEET HOPE

This 4-month-old kitten’s antics

This sweet 3-yr-old Bull Terrier girl will bring “Hope” & Joy to your home. She is 40-lbs of doggie love, command trained, rescued by California Paws Rescue. Hope “hopes” for a home with a yard where she can run and play when she is not inside snuggling with you. Come meet her at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833.

will keep you entertained during this season of bad news. She’s cat ID#A1577125. Meet her and her sweet buddies at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

the people sit on the sand watching them. Car Rides – Almost all dogs love to travel, and this is a great time to take a car ride and bring your dog along. Road and freeway traffic is very light right now, and you can head out and explore some of our beautiful Southern California scenery. Check out some places by car that you would like to visit in person when this crisis ends. Are you still “dogless” in the desert? This might be the best time ever to adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat. They help reduce stress and loneliness, and their loving and loyal presence has numerous physical health benefits. At the time we go to print, our local county shelter, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, remains open while limiting the number of prospective adopters inside at one time. View their wonderful animals online at rcdas.org, and reach them by phone at (760) 343364. They are located at 72050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms. Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

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THE VINO VOICE VALUE WINES FOR DIFFICULT TIMES W

ith the world interrupted, we wine columnists are really under pressure to cheer matters up. One thing that always works is a good wine at a low price. That begs the question: Can I get out to the store to buy that bottle of wine? The answer currently is yes; we’re still allowed to shop for items that are ordinary and necessary. Wine fits that bill! Below, please find a couple/three of my go-to table wines that allow me to keep a few more sheckles in my pocket. Of course, some of my wine friends may do a soft shudder when I disclose these value wines to the readership—as there may be a real run on the wines, risking an empty shelf. But c’mon! Look at the times we’re in. In vino amorem! —in wine there is love! As we’re wont to start things off, let’s open matters with a nice tasty sparkling brut rosé. We have always touted enjoying a brut rosé sparkler for every occasion: it’s festive, it’s rosey, pretty & bubbly, it’s clean & bright, and it offers light flavors of delicious red fruits. It starts the party as an apéritif, opens the meal with a toast, lasts through an array of dishes with great pairing, and works as a fine after-meal drink. One of the tastiest brut rosés on the market under $12 (only $7.99 for a 6-bottle mix or match at Ralphs) is the Gran Sello Brut Rosé Cava from Spain. Deep salmon in color, this Cava sparkler has notes of strawberry, tart apple and lemon. The palate is bright with apple flavors and lime following with fresh

bread and mineral notes. Great crisp acidity! It’s made from 100% Trepat grape, which is usual for rosados produced in the Catalonian region of Spain. It’s a nice grape to add to your wine vocabulary. The wine is imported by Guarachi Wine Partners Inc. of Woodland Hills, CA, should you wish to order it. Next on the value wine chain is my favorite value Sauvignon Blanc. Most of the time when I recommend it to my customers, they’re in disbelief—some actually shun off my comments without even considering my integrity. I have to plead with them to re-think their wine sensibility—if they’re still around to listen (do I have fun in my wine aisles, or what? —or do I need counseling myself ?). Anyway, the best under $5 bottle of Sauv Blanc ($2.99 with six-pack) goes to Gallo Family Vineyards California Sauvignon Blanc. It offers a bright balance of fruit flavors—honeydew melon, citrus & ripe apple. It’s light with a crisp finish served chilled. It tastes way above its pay grade. Perfect cooking wine as well, meaning using it both in your recipe and drinking whilst cooking! Moving on to a Cabernet Sauvignon, we know that a cheap tasting Cab can really ruin not only a fine steak dinner, but can both figuratively and literally put a bad taste into a wine drinker’s sensibility when it comes to a red wine. Quoting The Spruce Eats, “Cabernet Sauvignon reigns king over the world’s red wine grapes. Typically viewed as a fairly robust wine with good tannin structure, solid acidity, dark fruit aromas and flavor components, dry in

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style and range from medium-bodied to full-bodied. The most common aromatic and flavor components found in Cabernet Sauvignon are plum, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco and sometimes leather aromas and or flavors. Thanks to the tighter tannins in a Cab Sauv, this wine is built to match fat and protein. Red meat, in particular, is its first love. Everything from burgers and brats to prime rib and grilled game, hearty, sausage dishes, lamb and strong-flavored cheeses.” So… how easy is it to find a good Cab that meets all of the above? Not that easy. The cheaper Cabs tend to be onenote ponies; however, many folks who continue to buy cheap Cabs are used to simple fruit tastes. That’s not a slam— drink what you like, certainly!

For those who have ventured into better Cabs, and wouldn’t mind maintaining that level of complexity, but don’t want to spend that much money either, can find solace at the black cat night club. Ahhh—actually, that would be enjoying a bottle of Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. It’s a wine produced by the famed Chilean San Pedro Winery. They make very good stuff—and some very highend stuff, and this is their value-priced Cab that shows, in easy terms, many of the notes and complexities mentioned in a good Cab above. It’s ridiculously priced under $6. Dark plums, dark berries, a touch of chocolate, nice and dry, with good acidity and enough tannins to handle steaks and ribs. It’s one of the lightest medium-bodied Cabs around but it has some tasteful heft. I’ve had no complaints recommending this wine, especially at that price! Unfortunately our store has discontinued carrying it— I’ll try to get it back. Finally—a nice shout out to Columbo V.Q.P.R.D. Marsala Fine Dry. In my “Marsala & Me” article of a few months back, Marsala wine was well described and recommended. At $6.99, this is a good versatile wine as an apéritif on ice; a dessert wine; and a great cooking wine. My sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Chloë, has been having a ball with this bottle and coming up with marvelous Marsala mushrooms dishes and many other Marsala themed meals. Buon Appetito! Saluti! e Ciao!

BREWTALITY

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BY AARON RAMSON

THE SYNERGY OF CRAFT

here are terms that we are familiar with in knowing they convey a sense of quality; small-batch is one of them, hand-crafted is another. The word boutique brings to mind a sense of attention and detail, and the word independent is an umbrella that shelters all of the other terms to do with artisanship. Independent craft beer perfectly captures the concept of artisanship, ideals found in many other forms of expression, all of them the combination of skill and imagination. Skill and imagination are used to create music, painting, cooking, style; all art forms that exist in a synergy with one another. The way you’ll enter a small craft brewery and hear music piped into the taproom, song is just as frequently used to create a mood in hair salons not just for the client, but for the stylist as well. Velia Dance is a licensed Cosmetologist, Cosmetology Instructor, and Salon Owner with 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. We sat with a growler of Brewcaipa Brewing Company’s “Snoop POG”, a passion fruit, orange and guava juice infused wheat beer, and discussed the synergy of craft. Over beer, we talked about creating through original ideas and trends, inspiration and motivation, and the parallels between music and style. What is art? How is art different from craft? Such a great question! Art is an openended form of emotional expression with endless room for interpretation. It doesn’t REQUIRE skill or training. Craft is a form of working with your hands to create a tangible output. Craft requires precision, knowledge, skill, talent, planning, and artistic ability. For example, I can hot glue 10 popsicle sticks together in the shape

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of a very sad looking birdhouse and call it “Art.” However, if I was building a structure fitting the requirements of a functional birdhouse, I would need architectural knowledge and carpentry skills in order to actualize this Craft. What thing you’ve created are you most proud of? How important is passion in what you do? In most recent years, I built, from the ground up, the first mobile salon using a San Francisco- style Trolley. My passion is to educate the next generation of stylists in order to elevate our ever-evolving industry. What I do is important because my experiences and knowledge in this business can minimize the learning curve for budding entrepreneurs. Is what you do an art or a craft? Both, but if I have to pick one... definitely CRAFT! I know some stylists who wear the word “artist” like a badge of honor are going to be offended, but let me explain; What we do requires skill, precision, education, geometry, chemistry, symmetry, and a massive amount of planning before we can execute. While we like to refer to ourselves as “artists,” which is not a lie, we cannot possibly perform our job without expansive knowledge in our Craft. Relate what you do to music, what is musical about it? Oh My God, soooo many similarities! My musical background consists of playing the piano as a child and singing and dancing throughout my entire life. I can relate EVERYTHING a Cosmetologist does to either dancing or playing an instrument. When styling hair, we use terms like rhythm, flow, balance, harmony, and symmetry to describe the pattern of a curl or the structuring of an updo, for

example. If we don’t perceive harmony and balance in hair color, we won’t be able to accomplish our desired result, much like a choir or band can’t achieve their desired sound without the presence of these two important components. When my students pick up a pair of shears or a marcel curling iron for the first time and try to convince me that there’s NO WAY they’re ever going to be able to use these things properly, I always relate it to use of finger dexterity in guitar playing... which I have yet to master. You are as equally pragmatic as you are creative, and what you do blends science with expression. What is our world like without one of the other? So many stylists are either VERY leftbrained (pragmatic) or VERY right-brained (creative). I don’t need a Buzzfeed quiz to tell me that I am right smack in the center

of these two. I’m center-brained- and you know how I know that? Because I just created the term “center-brained” and it makes perfect sense! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is about balance! The blending of Science and expression is no different. As a Cosmetology Instructor, I teach chapters on Infection Control, Communicable Diseases, Anatomy, Chemistry, Electricity...ALL the Science. When my client sits in my chair and shows me her inspo picture of a platinum blonde and she is currently a redhead, I have to approach this challenge with equal parts creativity and pragmatism and I damn well better know my Chemistry.

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SCREENERS D.I.Y. ISOLATION MOVIE MARATHON No. 414

ovie production has ground to a halt and theaters are shuttered. Enjoying movies on the big neighborhood screens are no longer our shared community experience and it’s all for our own good. Or so the experts say. So what’s a movie buff to do? Already streaming of pandemic themed movies like “Contagion,” “Outbreak” and “28 Days later” and has dramatically spiked. But there’s another category of movies that are supremely relevant and perhaps even helpful during our times of enforced (coming soon?) isolation. Consider the movie posters on this page as a suggestion for films about the dangers, and opportunities potentially inherent in some circumstance of human isolation. Many of these seeworthy movies can be found on various streaming platforms for purchase or rental. If this pandemic with its ominous predictions is indeed an existential

crisis, than why not make the best of it with a few (less than 50 please) friends and a new, unseen or favorite movie? Or, for something a little different, you might enjoy streaming a Shakespeare play recorded at London’s Globe Theater. Go to: thelondonist. com THE SHINING (1980) Stanley Kubrick’s masterful horror flick was not liked by author Stephen King. But there’s no doubt that it took the notion of “cabin fever” to new heights. BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ (1962) In John Frankenheimer’s iconic and ironic film, Burt Lancaster plays Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a recognized ornithology expert after caring for an injured sparrow that he rescued in his prison cell. THE THING (1951) Is it better to confront an alien creature in a remote place with colleagues, even if everyone’s not on

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the same page? Is knowledge more important than survival? LOCKE (2013) Tom Hardy is the only face on screen as he makes a series of phone from calls from his car while driving across the country his car that could radically change his life before he reaches his destination. TENANT (1976) A lonely man is haunted by the suicide of his apartment’s previous tenant. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) Imagine being isolated with only a very smart computer as a companion. CERI, ALEXA are you paying attention? MOON (2009) Sam Rockwell is an astronaut miner on the far side of the moon completing his three-year contract who sees and hears strange things. This is a brilliant examination of isolation with all its attendant paranoia and existential angst.

THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS (1957) Billy Wilder’s recreation of “Lucky Lindy’s” trans-Atlantic solo flight stars a wonderful James Stewart as a determined, humble and heroic Lindbergh. The isolation of the flight is palpable. Especially when the fly starts buzzing the cockpit. LIFEBOAT (1944) In Alfred Hitchcock’s wartime survival drama, a handful of British and Americans are stuck in a lifeboat in the dangerous North Atlantic after their ship is sunk by a U-boat. Now they must find a way to survive each other, the sea and and the nearby enemy. * * * Now, go wash your hands and watch a movie. It’s the safest way to face our collective fears and pass the time we have left until we get an all clear signal from our alleged authorities in-theknow. Make America well again. What are you favorite self-isolation movies? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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BOOK REVIEW

A CRISIS IN LEADERSHIP

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"LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES" BY DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN NONFICTION -----------------------------------------------------

ith the surging global pandemic, the United States is experiencing both a health and economic crisis. As we adjust to this new reality and do our best to be good citizens and neighbors, we patiently wait to see what will happen next. Sadly, there has been little guidance, inspiration or a singular voice to comfort or alleviate our concerns and fears. Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Leadership in Turbulent Times (Simon & Schuster, 475 pages) reveals what it takes to step up and lead a nation during its most challenging times. Author Goodwin explores the traits, aptitude and demeanor of four American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Goodwin has written about these men before and draws on her extensive research to determine if leaders are born or made, and whether leaders make the times or do the times make the leader? Dividing the book into three parts, Goodwin provides a succinct but brief biography of each President and his rise to power. In Part One, “Ambition and the Recognition of Leadership,” Goodwin includes each man’s upbringing, parental influences and personal drive. In part two, “Adversity and Growth,” the author exposes the highs and lows each

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man experienced, ultimately bringing about personal enlightenment and a willingness to change. Finally, Part Three, “The Leader and the Times: How They Led,” Goodwin identifies the moment in history where all the men rose to make a significant difference in the lives of Americans and future of the country. Goodwin does a beautiful job profiling these Presidents and their understanding of leadership. In spite of all that we think we know about Lincoln, Teddy, FDR and LBJ, she brings a refreshing perspective on the history and their psychological make-up. There are many surprises and fascinating details about these great men and their roles as leaders. All four experienced devastating loss and extreme depression. When they each emerged from the darkness, they were better men -- humbled, enlightened and inspired to make a difference. One common denominator of all four men is their sense of empathy. All were able to connect with the people and understand the personal challenges the citizens faced living in a country under difficult circumstances. Because of their own private sorrow, these presidents were able to relate to Americans on a much deeper level. Lincoln practiced “Transformational Leadership” – inspiring followers to identify with something larger than themselves -- as he detailed and championed the Emancipation Proclamation. At the time, many believed in “Transactional Leadership” – appealing to the self-interest of followers, using quid pro quos, bargains and rewards to solicit support and influence behavior. Goodwin outlines how Theodore Roosevelt took office during a coal strike that threatened to stop coal production by winter. His “Crisis

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FIRE SAFETY WHILE STAYING HOME!

ith so many people staying at home due to the COVID-19 Virus, we need to be extra careful. Throw in cold, stormy weather and the fire threat increases! Here are some simple reminders to keep you safe: When cooking, make fire safety a priority by keeping these tips in mind: Be alert; if you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the oven or stovetop Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food When simmering, baking or roasting, check the food regularly, remain in the kitchen while cooking and use a timer Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop Heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Follow these tips from the American Red Cross: Keep all flammables, like paper, clothing, bedding, drapes or rugs, at least 3 feet from a space heater, stove or fireplace Never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended; turn off heaters and make sure fireplace embers are extinguished before leaving the room If you must use a space heater, place it on a

level, nonflammable surface, like ceramic tile, not on a rug or carpet Keep children and pets away from space heaters When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off automatically if the heater falls over In addition to cooking, other top causes of fire include smoking, electrical problems and candles. To minimize risks: Institute a “no smoking” policy in the house Check all cords and replace any that are frayed or have bare wires Switch to flameless candles Keep matches and lighters high and out of children’s reach in a locked cabinet Working Smoke Alarms Are a Must!

Management” skills not only averted a devastating strike, but also brought about significant change in the relationship between capitalists and laborers. FDR’s skills are highlighted by Goodwin as “Turnaround Leadership.” In one hundred days, he was able to get the country back to work and improve America through programs that benefited people directly and the country as a whole. Johnson is seen by Goodwin as having “Visionary Leadership” skills. She outlines how LBJ went about getting the Voting Rights Act passed in only 623 days after Kennedy’s assassination. Goodwin believes that the 89th congress (under Johnson’s administration) and its passing of the Civil Rights Act “engineered the greatest advances in civil rights since the Civil War and launched a progressive vision of American society” that continues today. Goodwin knew LBJ personally and worked for him in the White House. She served as one of his biographers after he left office. She writes that Johnson recognized his lack of leadership regarding the Vietnam War would forever overshadow the hard work and achievements he made leading the 89th congress.

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS This is a terrific book and great read. I found it not only timely, but also encouraging. We must find our own leadership gifts and utilize our best qualities to help make these turbulent times less toxic and anxiety producing for our family, neighbors and our selves. As Americans struggle to survive what is a history making pandemic and global financial crisis, it is clear this nation’s leader is deficient. President Trump has yet to bring people together and encourage us to be better and stronger as a nation. Trump lacks credibility, eloquence, and the ability for empathy, compassion or inspiration. That’s all on him. From the book, Goodwin quotes Robert Sherwood, White House aide to FDR: “When the American people feel they are doing all right for themselves they do not give much thought to the character of the man in the White House; they are satisfied to have a President who merely fits the picture frame…However, when adversity sets in and the problems become too big for individual solutions, people start looking anxiously for guidance calling for a leader to step out of the picture fame and assert himself as a vital, human need.” Goodwin remarks: “The leader must be ready and able to meet the challenges presented by the times.” Dear reader, please know that this too shall pass. In the meanwhile, may we rise above the fear with strength, health and good cheer to get through this unprecedented and challenging time. Peace be with you and your loved ones.

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA The National Fire Protection Association recommends you: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas on the ceiling or high on the wall Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen, at least 10 feet from the stove, to reduce false alarms Use special alarms with strobe lights and bed shakers for people who are hard of hearing or deaf Test smoke alarms monthly Replace batteries annually, and change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector at the same time Replace smoke alarms that are 10 or more years old Make an Escape Plan: Start by drawing a map for your home and

following these guidelines from the NFPA: Plan two ways to escape from each room Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily Identify secondary routes – a window onto an adjacent roof or a collapsible ladder from upperstory windows Designate an outside meeting place a safe distance from the house where everyone should meet Now Practice Your Home Fire Escape PlanRemember to: Practice getting out with your eyes closed, crawling low to the floor and keeping your mouth covered Practice closing doors behind you Practice how to “stop, drop and roll” if your clothes catch on fire Practice testing door handles to see if they are hot before opening them Teach children never to hide during a fire, and how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them If you have any fire/life safety questions contact your local fire dept! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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HADDON LIBBY

imes like these create different challenges for everyone. Whether you personally are unemployed, a business owner or an investor, you most likely know people who are. Below are some basic ideas that you and those you care about can use to come out the other side of this economic coma being initiated to control the spread of COVID-19. Advice for the Unemployed If someone you know has lost their job due to COVID-19, first thing to do is file for unemployment. In the next few weeks, the Federal government will be sending out checks to help people in paying bills. More assistance will be coming if the crisis lasts longer. If you are concerned that you will not have the cash needed to buy necessities until relief comes, officials advise you to suspend rent or mortgage payments as eviction and foreclosure proceedings are unlikely during the crisis. Here in California, the Governor has ordered the utility companies to suspend any discontinuations due to non-payment while the crisis is ongoing. Lastly, most cities have set up food banks and places to get a meal while the crisis is underway. Access your Retirement Account Revised retirement account rules will allow people to withdraw funds from their retirement accounts without the 10% penalty that typically accompanies early withdrawals. As these funds will still be taxable, consider taking out a loan from your

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401k of up to $50,000 until government relief arrives as you are paying yourself the interest. If you feel that you will need more than government relief provides, consider the loan before withdrawing funds. Advice for Impacted Businesses The Small Business Administration (SBA) has activated their Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. While the program is referred to as a loan program, funds can become a grant in full or in part. As the terms of the program are changing as conditions in the economy weakens, visit www.sba.gov for specifics as it relates to your situation. If you need assistance, feel free send me an email and I can direct you to the right folks in the SBA. Advice for Investors This economic event feels particularly bad as we reached historic highs in the stock markets in mid-February. To move from expectations of a strong economic year to

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?

elieve it or not I have received hundreds of calls asking this question over the phone shortly after the accident. 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 only for the money and not interested in getting medical help or even needing it. Common sense would dictate that a lawyer needs to know the severity of the injuries; amount of treatment, total cost of treatment, what kind of treatment and amount of property damage. Some medical treatment has a greater importance than others and some medical bills are more important than others. For instance $10,000 in Ortho and Neuro treatment for therapy bills supports an injury more than a $10k imaging bill. 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 they realized 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. It plugs in the injuries and bills and spits out an amount the adjuster can offer.

an immediate worldwide recession caused by a pandemic in weeks is breathtaking and scary for many. Whenever there has been a decline of this magnitude in the past, it turned out to be a great time for investors will a long-term timeline. If history is any indication, this will turn out to be one of the best stock-buying opportunities of your lifetime once life gets back to normal. Retired or Retiring Investors To those nearing retirement or in retirement, if you are just selling equities now, you may be falling into the trap of buying high and selling low. Don’t sell stocks now unless you need to. Focus your efforts at increasing the income from your retirement savings while reviewing expenses for ways to reduce spending. Where you might have received 1.5% on a one-year bank certificate of deposit last month, you could buy the one-year debt of JPMorgan Chase and

receive a 3.5% return as of February 20th. Unless you think Chase is going away, this is a huge increase in what you can earn. When looking to invest in equities, focus on companies with strong balance sheets in businesses that are minimally impacted by the shutdowns or those that will benefit the most once the world gets back to work. While you probably don’t want to buy the stock of an airline right now, a package delivery company like UPS that pays more than a 4% dividend and should do well because of a change in consumer shopping patterns. You also want to replace high dividend paying companies that have lots of debt with companies with lower debt levels and payout ratios. Use this time period as one to improve the quality of your holdings. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Fiduciary Investment Management firm, Winslow Drake. To contact Haddon, please email HLibby@WinslowDrake.com or visit www. WinslowDrake.com.

Because of this program it is more important than ever before that you hire a lawyer asap, 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 lectured annually to the International College of Surgeons at their annual seminar teaching 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 take aspirins if there is any pain.” When you call 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’t 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 learn not only what the total amount of the bills are but are also 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. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLES? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

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BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK

KETO HELL VS. KETO HEAVEN

hear from so many women who tell me they’ve been eating Keto for several months and loving it. They’ve had great success and lost enough weight to be encouraged. They are motivated to do more. They have fallen in love with the delicious Keto foods and their energy level has been noticeably different. They were experiencing the amazing benefits and were in “Keto Heaven”. However, despite their best efforts something happened and the weight loss STOPPED. They keep doing what they were doing and it no longer works. Imagine the disappointment because they can’t figure out what’s wrong. It was working perfectly before. Now, they have reached a level of frustration that I call “Keto Hell”. They want to continue Keto but are baffled what to do next. The “Keto Heaven” was real for them and it has also worked for many of their friends. They desperately want to get back to “Keto Heaven” where everything was working perfectly. What Happened to Their Keto? With coaching, education and customization to their diet I can easily get them back to “Keto Heaven” and get them back to losing weight again. I always tell everyone “Don’t give up on Keto. It Works”. It just needs nuanced application and customization. There are many reasons someone hits a stall and in coaching it is easily uncovered. For example, they may have been eating within the range of Keto foods but not in the right amounts for their body. Keto macros play an important role in Keto success yet they are not the same for everyone as you often read about the “one size fits all” macros on the internet. It’s common to see someone eating too much protein, not getting enough healthy fat and eating too many total carbs. If the macros aren’t personalized they simply won’t work for that person. How Do You Get Back to “Keto Heaven”? I have created a system of proprietary Customization Codes to make Keto more enjoyable and effective as a lifestyle. Using my Proprietary Customization Codes an individualized program is designed for the person to lose the weight in the FASTEST way! Here’s a sampling of some of the customization points and in my next article we’ll cover more. — ACTIVITY Customization (Are you sedentary, moderately active or athletic? Your macros are different depending on your activity level.) — AGE Customization (Our age and our hormones affect our macros and ability to lose weight. Depending on our age we do different hacks to jumpstart our metabolism) — BLOOD Labs & Ketone Testing

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BY RUTH HILL R.N.

CANNABIS AND COVID-19

Customization (Do you suffer from pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure or Type 2 Diabetes? Customization relies heavily on lab work, glucose and ketone testing) — LIFESTYLE Customization (Are you social and dine out often? Does your business career require you to attend events and luncheons? Do you drink alcohol? Or, maybe you’re retired or work from home?) — PERSONAL Preference Customization (How many times a day will you eat? Are you willing to try Intermittent Fasting? Are you going this alone or with a partner? Do you want to take it slow and steady or try a more aggressive approach? How much accountability do you need? All these questions and more factor into your Keto so it becomes a “lifestyle” and is second nature.) You are on your way back to “Keto Heaven”, and you can stay there, with a customized program that provides you with all the tools, information and diet hacks you need for Keto to work on your terms. Did I just hear the angels sing Hallelujah? About Michelle Borthwick: Michelle is a Keto Lifestyle coach, a Seasoned expert on Customized Keto. 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 are interested in customizing Keto for you and your lifestyle, book a complimentary private coaching session online at KetoIsEasyCoach.com.

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here will be many social media posts claiming cannabis will help lower the curve for this world pandemic of Chinese virus (CODIV19.) Be weary and read these claims with a jaundice eye. The more important action you can take is to continue taking your cannabis as you have always been doing. California’s Department of Public Health has issued an order deeming cannabis retailer workers and workers supporting cannabis retail as “essential critical infrastructure workers” during the statewide coronavirus “stay at home” order. “Because cannabis is an essential medicine for many residents, licensees may continue to operate at this time so long as their operations comply with local rules and regulations.” What is imperative to note is that if you do get COVID19 and need medical attention be sure to inform you medical provider that you are taking cannabis/marijuana. Remember that medical cannabis can reduce your need for warfarin, an anticoagulation medication. If you INR’s are high tell your physician, you may have your dose reduced or eliminated. Cannabis also can cause your blood sugars to be low. There are CB1 and CB2 receptors in the lungs, heart, digestive system, spleen, and pancreas. “Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988–1994) conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” (Rajavashisth BMJ Open 2012) demonstrates that marijuana users who have diabetes will notice that long term use can reduce your reliance on pharmaceuticals. The incidence of diabetes in nonusers of marijuana is 2.4% higher. Medical cannabis can also reduce the need for opiates and antianxiety medications. If you have already reduced or eliminated your pharmaceuticals for opiates or antianxiety medication be sure to tell your medical provider at the ER so they can act to relieve your symptoms. Better to continue your medical cannabis than be without. There is much anecdotal evidence that stopping cannabis does not cause withdrawal for regular users. Infections present themselves to medical personal as having a high level of cytokines in the blood stream. Labs that show a high level of C-Reactive indicate an infection. Some infections can cause such an abnormal

increase as to cause a “cytokine storm.” This happens with virial infections. A cytokine storm can progress into a Steven-Johnson Syndrome, (SJS). Steven-Johnson Syndrome presents with symptoms of fever, unexplained widespread skin pain, a red or purple skin rash that spreads, blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of you month, nose, eyes and genitals, shedding of your skin within days after blisters form. While there is no scientific evidence that medical cannabis can treat COVID19 there may be anecdotal evidence that medical/marijuana cannabis users will have a lower incidence of viral infections. Therefore, it is imperative users share with medical providers that you are taking cannabis. Do not hide this information. It will be valuable in the future when this crisis is over. I am sure someone is going to do a study relating cannabis to treatment for COVID19. In the meantime, continue your full flower extract of cannabidiol (CBD) and delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinoid (CBD:THC).) A combination of THC with delta9tetrahydorcannabinolic acid (THC:THCA) is a good combination as THC causes bronchodilation which you want if you are having shortness of breath. Cannabis products with pinene are shown to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-MRSA and anti-viral properties. These flower strains: Big Smooth, Blue Dream, Cannatonic, Cotton Candy Kush, God’s Gift, Grape Ape, Harlequin, Kosher Tangie, and Remedy are high in pinene terpenes. The cannabidiol in these strains also has antibacterial, antifungal and antiinflammatory properties, giving your immune system a good boost to fight complications for the virus. Pinene is found in conifer trees, orange peels, turpentine, pine needles, rosemary, dill, basil, and parsley. In summary continue social distancing, order take out, play games with your housemates, and wash your hands always. I include the above image for safe practices. Ruth A Hill RN for any questions email hilruth@gmail.com

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

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BY BRONWYN ISON

CALMNESS IN THE STORM

n times of vast uncertainty, we must remain calm within the storm. We’re all in this together as one. It may be that you feel blindsided by what is occurring in the world. Financially, emotionally and physically we are under incredible stress. However, I have good news for you… we can make a choice and have control over much. Adjusting to change is one of the most challenging things a human being can adapt to in life. Why? Change means a change in routine, a possible loss and getting uncomfortable. Each one of us is experiencing change in every form. Financially we may be burdened. Emotionally we are drained. Physically we may feel weak. With respects to finances, hopefully you have a reserve. Yet, the average American generally lives paycheck to paycheck. Fortunately, there is temporary relief on the way. One way I’ve turned this crisis into a positive, I have control over my attitude and well-being. We have choices in life. This dramatic and unforeseen circumstance has taken control of the entire world. I decided, this virus, COVID19, may prevent us from being social with one another and it may increase our hygienic routine but I will make the choice to remain positive and calm in the storm. It may be that you were mandated by the State of California to close your business. I can relate. I am an entrepreneur and I

closed my business. This had made me feel stressed and it’s been tiresome. However, I became creative and learned better how I can serve my clientele by offering my services online. This is a great advantage to learn something new and how to be innovative with your business. As a parent, this can be emotionally draining. It’s likely, you recently made an area or portion of your home a school. Relish in the time you are able to stay home with your child or children. I’m having a great time revisiting subjects in school and I’m adjusting to the new ways of learning. Plus, consider the advantage your children have at this time in their lives. They get to be creative, get outside when they want to, snack during the school day. It’s essentially homeschooling. If you approach each day of our mandated quarantine with positivity, you will find that your home is calmer and your stress levels will decrease. Take heed in this moment. We all have something we’ll take away from this experience. Remain well and healthy. We will fight this one day at a time. We can do this! Join my FREE newsletter to learn more helpful ways to remain healthy and well! Bronwyn Ison is the Founder of EvolveYogaOnline.com Yoga On Demand & Better For It Now, 7-Essential Principles to improved self-care, confidence and wellness. 14 online yoga classes and 7 audio mediations. Contact Bronwyn at bronwyn@ bronwynison.com

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF MARCH 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your oracle comes from Aries poet Octavio Paz: “The path the ancestors cleared is overgrown, unused. The other path, smooth and broad, is crowded with travelers. It goes nowhere. There’s a third path: mine. Before me, no one. Behind me, no one. Alone, I find my way.” APRIL FOOL! Although the passage by Octavio Paz is mostly accurate for your destiny during the rest of 2020, it’s off-kilter in one way: It’s too ponderously serious and melodramatic. You should find a way to carry out its advice with meditative grace and effervescent calm. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A century ago, fiery writer Maxim Gorky and hard-ass Taurus politician Vladimir Lenin were listening to a Beethoven sonata together. “I can’t listen to music too often,” Lenin told his companion. “It affects your nerves, makes you want to say stupid, nice things.” This is crucial advice for you to heed in the coming weeks, Taurus. You need to be as smart and tough as possible, so don’t you dare listen to music. APRIL FOOL! Lenin was half-mistaken, and I half-lied. The fact is, music makes you smarter and nicer, and those will be key assets for you to cultivate in the coming weeks. So yes, do listen to a lot of music. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): By the time he was 55 years old, Gemini author Thomas Hardy had written 18 novels and many poems. His stuff was good enough to win him two separate nominations for a Nobel Prize in Literature. But during the last 32+ years of his life, he never wrote another novel. According to one theory, it was because he was discouraged by the negative reviews he got for his last novel. I suspect you may be at a similar juncture in your life, Gemini. Maybe it’s time to give up on a beloved activity that hasn’t garnered the level of success you’d hoped for. APRIL FOOL! The truth is, it is most definitely NOT time to lose hope and faith. Don’t be like Hardy. Rededicate yourself to your passionate quests. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian theologian John Wesley (1703–1791) was a Christian who embodied the liberal values that Christ actually taught. He advocated for the abolition of slavery, prison reform, the ordination of women priests, and a vegetarian diet. He gave away a lot of his money and administered many charities. To accomplish his life’s work, he traveled 250,000 miles on horseback and preached 40,000 sermons. Let’s make him your role model for the coming weeks. Be inspired by his life as you vividly express your care and compassion. APRIL FOOL! I lied a little bit. Although most of what I just recommended is a good idea, the part about traveling long distances, either on horseback or by other means, is not. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The neurotic but talented French novelist Marcel Proust observed, “Everything vital in the world comes from neurotics. They alone have founded religions and composed our masterpieces.” With that in mind, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I urge you to cultivate your own neurotic qualities in their extreme forms of expression during the coming weeks. You’re due for some major creative breakthroughs. APRIL FOOL! I was kidding. The fact is, you can generate creative breakthroughs in the coming weeks by being poised and composed—not extra neurotic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Leon Edel wrote a five-volume biography of renowned author Henry James. In the course of his research, he read 15,000 letters that were written by James. He came to have a profound familiarity with the great man. In accordance with current astrological omens, I recommend that you choose a worthy character about whom you will become equally knowledgeable. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. It’s true that now is an excellent time to deepen your understanding of people you care about. But don’t get as obsessed as Edel! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): About 2,000 years ago, a Roman woman named Sulpicia wrote six short love poems—a total of 40 lines—that are still being analyzed and discussed by literary scholars today. I bring her to your attention because I think that

in the next four weeks you, too, could generate a small burst of beauty that will still be appreciated 2,000 years from now. APRIL FOOL! I lied about the “small” part. The burst of beauty you create in the immediate future could actually be quite large, as well as enduring. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): French poet Louis Aragon (1897–1982) was an influential novelist and a pioneer of surrealistic poetry. Much of his writing had a lyrical quality, and many of his poems were set to music. He also had a belligerent streak. Before the publication of one of his books, he announced that he would thrash any writer who dared to review it in print. Success! There were no critical reviews at all. I recommend his approach to you in the coming weeks. Make it impossible for anyone to criticize you. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I would never suggest that you use violence to accomplish your aims. And besides that, the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to solicit feedback of all varieties, even the critical kind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I hesitate to be so blunt, but it’s my duty to report the facts. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you should have as many orgasms as possible in the next 15 days. You need to tap into the transformative psychological power that’s available through monumental eruptions of pleasure and releases of tension. (P.S. Spiritual orgasms will be just as effective as physical orgasms.) APRIL FOOL! What I just said is true, but I left out an important component of your assignment: Be loving and responsible as you pursue your joyous climaxes, never manipulative or exploitative or insensitive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek orator Demosthenes was renowned for his skill at delivering powerful, charismatic speeches. While he was still learning his craft, he resorted to extreme measures to improve. For example, there was a time when he shaved just half of his head. It made him ashamed to go out in public, forcing him to spend all his time indoors practicing his speeches. Would you consider a similar strategy right now? APRIL FOOL! I was just messing with you. It’s true that the coming weeks will be a good time to minimize your socializing and devote yourself to hard work in behalf of a beloved dream. But shaving half your head isn’t the best way to accomplish that. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to tell as many lies as possible if doing so helps you get what you want. I hereby authorize you to engage in massive deceptions, misrepresentations, and manipulative messages as you seek to impose your will on every flow of events. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, everything I just said was the exact opposite of your actual horoscope, which is as follows: You have a sacred duty to tell more of the truth than you have ever been able to tell before. As you dig deeper to discover more and more of what’s essential for you to understand and express, dedicate your efforts to the goal of gliding along with the most beautiful and interesting flow you can find. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fifteen minutes before the Big Bang occurred, where was the matter that now constitutes your body and my body? And if, as seems to be true, the Big Bang was the beginning of time, what time was it fifteen minutes earlier? Questions like these are crucial for you to ponder in the next two weeks. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The questions I articulated should in fact be very low priority for you. In the immediate future, you’ll be wise to be as concrete and specific and pragmatic as you can possibly be. Focus on up-close personal questions that you can actually solve, not abstract, unsolvable riddles. Homework: Tell jokes to humorists. Be extra kind to kind people. Sing songs to the birds. Change the way you change. FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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