Coachella Valley Weekly - May 6 to May 12, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 8 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • May 6 to May 12, 2021 Vol.10 No.8

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ

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 RAS-1 at Four Twenty Bank ....................... 3-5 Club Crawler Nightlife................................... 5 Jerry Martini of The Family Stone ................ 6 Summer Art Camp - Old Town Artisans Studio in La Quinta.................................... 6 Consider This - The Permanent Green Light . 8 Consider This - California Music Presents .... 8 Local Business - Pastry Swan........................ 9 Ronnie's House For Hope............................ 10 Amy's Purpose - Coyote & Predator Awarness .................................................. 10 Screeners ...................................................... 11 The Vino Voice ............................................. 12 Keg Whisperer ............................................. 15 Pet Place .................................................. 16-17 Haddon Libby .............................................. 18 Dale Gribow ................................................. 18 Cannabis Corner .......................................... 20 Free Will Astrology ..................................... 20 Safety Tips.................................................... 21

ive music continues its steadfast return to the Coachella Valley with a reverberant Reggae show for the ages at The Four Twenty Bank at 296 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California featuring RAS-1 (Long Beach Dub All Stars and Shortbus). The event starts at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. It is a 21 and over event and has a $10 entry fee. To reserve tickets, please text (909) 435-9705. Lineup: 6:00pm- Rufus Jr. 6:30pm- Higher Heights 7:00pm Mozaiq 7:30pm- Crucial Culture 8:00pm- Ras-1 Four Twenty Bank Dispensary and Lounge fittingly celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on “4/20” and features a live event venue that will no

doubt accommodate and perpetuate the need for live music in the Coachella Valley. Coachella Valley Weekly connected with RAS-1 and all the performers to put in print their excitement for this particular show. CVW: Reggae music is a conscious music that speaks about truth. Its messages of peace, love and unity are universal. What has Reggae meant to you and where do you see the multi-genre form of music going? RAS-1: “Revolution. Positivity. Consciousness. A softer way than Punk Rock to get your message out there with the same heart and feeling. It already started Rap and Hip-Hop a long time ago by having U-Roy sing along to a record. And so, Reggae is the driving force behind a lot of things. I see it going throughout the musical future through all types of boundaries. Like, it’s been evolved with Rock, it’s been involved with Punk Rock, it’s been involved with Hip-Hop. I’ve never heard of ‘Reggae Jazz’ hahaha! I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen. I see it going as far as it would like to go. I see it going as far as people who like the influence of good music are willing to take it.” CVW: You have this unique connection to Sublime having performed with members of the band in other projects as well as opening for them as a member of Jah Children. Overall, what can you share about Sublime & the impact their music and vibe has made on you and the world? RAS-1: “I saw Sublime in a backyard party in 1990, I believe. My friend told me they had a good singer, and to go see them. I was so blown away by it that the next day I had a meeting with my friends, and we started a band called Jah Children. We stayed together about 5 or 6 years. Since then, I’ve totally loved playing Reggae music as opposed to just listening to it. Because,

I had felt it was more of a Jamaican form of music, and it wasn’t for white people to play. But those guys opened the door for me to play it, and learn how to play. It changed my whole life dude! They changed my whole life. They made it so I can do all of these beautiful things I’ve done in my life. And it was bittersweet because we had to lose Brad to get the Long Beach Dub Allstars together, but it was such an awesome experience, and if I could, I’d give it all back to him so he could play his music live in a real capacity. But we can’t take it back, because it’s fucked up, and he died. It’s a reminder of his family, and my family and friends, and my musical past and future. I’ll always love Sublime, I’ll always enjoy it, and I’ll always give it up to those guys.” CVW: Your mother, Dora Gail Smith, was a former member of the all-girl Long Beach Jazz quartet Dream. How has your mom influenced your passion for music and what do you want to say about her as Mother’s Day approaches? RAS-1: “My mom influenced me because she raised me, and saw me playing her guitar, and singing with me. She’d come to my school when I was a little kid and sing with all of the kids there. She taught me my first chords, my first real chords. She taught me a bunch of songs, she knew a million songs. She only knew like five chords, but she knew a million songs. [If she was here] I’d say, ‘Mom, I want you to know that I’m clean and sober now, and I’m going to live longer, and I’m going to play my music and live my life better. I want you to know how much I love you and I wish you were here.’” CVW: Artists have had to endure some strange times this last year. How have you coped with the pandemic and where do you anticipate being headed for the remainder of 2021? RAS-1: “I have coped with the pandemic because I have a beautiful woman in my life, and we have, since the pandemic, become engaged to be married. She is a major part of…she kicks me in the butt every day and tells me what to do, hahaha! I’ve been doing my art, and I’ve been writing songs, I’ve been in the studio. I’ve been doing gigs here and there, when it was possible. I’ve been really blessed to have my fiancé in my life.” continue to page 5

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CVW: You’re performing at The Four Twenty Bank on May 7. Do you have any previous connections to the Coachella Valley? RAS-1: “I went to the first ever Coachella festival and I saw Jane’s Addiction. It was awesome! It was beautiful! The night sky, the mountains, the rim of the horizon with the moon behind it and the beautiful fuckin’ music. And I love Jane’s Addiction, so it was freaking insane! It was beautiful. Lovely countryside.” CVW: Anything else you’d like to share with our readers and your fans. RAS-1: “One thing I’d like to tell the readers and my fans is that I have a new album coming out soon. It’s all going to be street-wise rough-neck Reggae music from Long Beach with a hard edge and a Punk

Rock etiquette. Just to love one another and be kind to each other and sobriety is worth it. Don’t buy a French bulldog because they are insane! Also please go follow me on Instagram @_ras_1_ (instagram.com/_ ras_1_)". -------------------------------------------------Mozaiq – Marc Diaz (lead vocalist) “We’re busy grinding it out in the studio at the moment working on releasing a few singles this summer and fall. Like many, we've utilized the COVID year to re-focus and revamp our music, writing several new tunes that will eventually form a full-length album, hopefully by the end of this year, or early 2022. We're really hitting our stride with our writing now and we're creating some of the best music we've ever done.” Higher Heights – Mike Fernandez (lead vocalist/guitarist) “I’m very thankful to

Jason Nutter for extending the invitation to Higher Heights to perform at the RAS1 at the new 420 establishment. We are looking forward to reuniting with our fans. We will perform new songs that day. I want to thank CV Weekly for keeping up with the Coachella Valley music scene." Crucial Culture – Mario Quintero (lead vocalist/guitarist) “We are looking to get back into the swing of things with some new additions to the band bringing a new sound to Crucial Culture adding the valley legend Ruben Cancino on keys and Nick Vela on bass.” Rufus, Jr. – Leigh (lead vocalist) “We are Rufus Jr. and come out of the Arizona desert. Formed from members of the Punk band Krovak during quarantine. We put together a psychedelic mix of Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Reggae Beach Rock, and Punk.

May 6 to May 12, 2021 We are excited to come out and play with RAS-1 and friends! This will be the first time any of us have played in Palm Springs, so we are all ecstatic! I (Leigh) have been out numerous times to Long Beach and Anaheim to play with Jakob Nowell acoustically. We are excited to introduce new music and a little bit of a twist on the old ‘Desert Rock’ style to you! We will be playing outside at 5 p.m. while other bands will be on the inside stage. We will have t-shirts and patches available for sale. Come have a smoke with us, or just chill and let the music take you to another realm! It's going to be a packed night of elevating music, good vibes, and good times. We have two tracks available on Spotify and a full set on our YouTube channel, both under Rufus Jr. Expect a full album by the end of the year.”

Monday, May 10

Casuelas Café - Mighty Sweet Country Night w/ The Desert Suit Band – 6pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm

Thursday, May 6

Tuesday, May 11

Casuelas Café – Voices Carrie – 6pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:309:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Nitro Express – 6pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm

Wednesday, May 12

Friday, May 7

Sunday, May 9 Saturday, May 8

Ace Hotel – Jazz Night w/ Mekala Session – 7-9pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6:30pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:309:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm

May 6 to May 12, 2021

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JERRY MARTINI OF THE FAMILY STONE BY TRISHA WITKOWER

ly and the Family Stone, a band with Top 10 hits such as “Everyday People”, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”, and “Dance to the Music”, started in 1966 and was pivotal in the development of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic music. Consisting of a core lineup of singer-songwriter/ record producer/multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, and included Stone's brother and sister (hence “the Family Stone”) singer/guitarist Freddie Stone and singer/keyboardist Rose Stone, saxophonist Jerry Martini, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Greg Errico, and bassist Larry Graham. Notably, it was the first major American rock group to have a racially integrated, male and female lineup. The work of the band is considered to have greatly influenced the sound of subsequent American

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funk, pop, soul, R&B, and hip hop music and has been long considered one of the greatest American bands of all time, even being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. The band dissolved in 1975, but the various band members have taken on many projects and continue to perform as Family Stone (sans Sly) to this day. The Family Stone is performing at Fantasy Springs in their Rock Yard on Friday, May 14 as part of their Rock Yard on Steroids lineup. In its current iteration, Jerry Martini founding member of Sly and the Family Stone - plays saxophone, Phunne Stone - Sly and cofounder Cynthia Robinson’s daughter - is on vocals, guitarist Nate Wingfield, vocalist Swang Stewart, bassist Blaise Sison, drummer Frank Klepaacki, and keyboardist Jimmy McKinney recreate the original band’s music in sound and spirit. Martini shared, “Sly and I go way back and we started the band together. He was a DJ for KSOL and I used to go to his work and harass him, telling him he needed to start a

band.” It was at Martini’s suggestion that Sly and the Family Stone form, and he and Sly have stayed friends ever since. When asked if they had consciously made the decision to put out songs with a message of positivity and unity, such as “Stand!”, “You Can Make It If You Try”, “Everyday People”, and many more, Martini answered, “Oh yeah, it was a conscious decision. Sly was so brilliant. The public will never get to hear his greatest songs! He loved everybody. He loved all the musicians who said something. I was making fun of Bob Dylan’s voice once and he told me to listen to his lyrics and never complain about him again. I was kind of embarrassed because he’s a brilliant lyricist. He liked songs that meant something. Back then, music was black or white. But to us, it wasn’t that way. Sly used to say, “It’s just the skin I’m in!” Jerry Martini was instrumental in bringing in Pat Rizzo, a Coachella Valley legend, as a second saxophone player in the original band. Martini said of Rizzo, “Sly wanted to expand.

I’m more a funk/rock/blues player. Pat was a New York jazz player, Pat was a bandleader for the Frank Sinatra band. Pat and I were really close and used to fly together and go on the road and party. He had a New York personality. We used to go to his uncle Jilly’s bar in New York. I didn’t see him a lot after 1980 because I ran away to Hawaii. Pat has been my friend since 1973, I loved him. I cried when he died.” Pat Rizzo passed away on April 16, 2021. Asked what fans who attend the Family Stone show at the Rock Yard can expect, Martini said, “The band I’m coming down with next week is wonderful. I can still jump around the stage and play the tambourines and act crazy. What you’re going to see with my band is the music of Sly and the Family Stone as close as can possibly be to how Sly would want it played. The band you're going to hear sounds like Sly because that’s what I’m selling. I’m 78, I’m not putting any new songs out there. His daughter will take over in a few years when I retire. She’ll probably mix everything up and she’s a rapper too. We do the soul train crews, flower power crews. People from 8-80 love it! You’re going to see a band who loves what they’re doing.” See the Family Stone perform at Fantasy Springs in their Rock Yard on Friday, May 14. Entrance is free. For more information and for Fantasy’s entertainment lineup, visit: fantasyspringsresort.com/entertainment.

OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIOS TO HOLD SUMMER ART CAMP BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

ummer is quickly approaching and as children find themselves with more free time on their hands away from school, what better way to learn a new skill than going to art camp? Old Town Artisan Studios in La Quinta will be offering weekly sessions, from June 7 through August 13, for ages 7 to 10 years and 11 to 15 years. This year’s Art Camp curriculum will include classes in clay, fused glass, pottery painting, watercolor, pastel and acrylic pour painting, paper maché , sewing, bead making, and much more. Students will create new projects each week. The camp is flexible with the project started each day depending on the number of kids per session and the level of skill. Class sizes are limited to 10 students per session. The cost per weekly session is $250, with all materials and art supplies being included in the price. “We change up the classes and projects each day. One day you might be on the

working in the clay studio, and in the afternoon you might be working in the glass studio. I think the constant changing of activities keeps the kids interested and excited. Each day, the kids are working on two separate projects—one in the morning session, and then a new one in the afternoon session,” said Executive Director of Old Town Artisan Studios Thomas Burns. Old Town Artisan Studios started the Summer Art Camps as full days three years ago. Prior to Burns coming on board as Executive Director, the art studio had a limited summer camp offering. With the new facility, they can handle a lot more kids per day. Burns’ favorite part of the summer camp experience is seeing a timid or shy child come to life and get really excited about creating something of their own, as you can actually see the confidence build over a one-week session. “The reception has been great! Our best advertising has been by-word-of-mouth.

The kids really enjoy the camp and they go home happy each day! A number of our class sessions fill up from students that have taken the previous week class. That to me is a real testament of how well the camps are received,” stated Burns. Old Town Artisan Studios runs the summer camps within the state CDC guidelines. They have a protocol in place to keep all participants as healthy and safe as possible. Last year, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Old Town Artisan Studios was able to run the summer camps with the state and City of La Quinta’s approval, reporting no issues or COVID cases. “I think it is extremely important to keep kids involved in all of the arts, especially now that a number of programs have been defunded or cut from our school systems. The arts help kids think creatively and come up with a creative solution to a problem. We believe that they can

take those art skills and transfer them into any aspect of their lives in the future,” explained Burns. Old Town Artisan Studios is dedicated to ensuring that art remains a vibrant part of the Coachella Valley, from art programs in schools to lifelong learning. The Outreach Programs offer everyone the opportunity to experience art and self-expression. Through collaboration with local organizations who share visions, Old Town Artisan Studios provides art classes to children and adults with special needs, as well as seniors and veterans. As some schools cut back on art programs, they also feel it is their duty to help fill that gap with art instruction in after-school programs. Those interested in participating in the Summer Art Camp can enroll online at oldtownartisanstudios.org.

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HIGHS” B/W “SILVER GIRL” CONSIDER THIS THE PERMANENT GREEN LIGHT “ENORMOUS (HYPNOTIC BRIDGE RECORDS)

n 2018, aficionados of the Los Angeles music scene rejoiced when Omnivore Recordings released “Hallucinations,” the definitive collection from L.A. favorites, The Permanent Green Light. Michael Quercio, best known as the impish front-man for The Three O’ Clock, along with guitarist Matt Devine and drummer Chris Bruckner formed their protean three-piece nearly 30 years ago. They almost took up residence at Jabberjaw, a happenin’ Hollywood coffeehouse where bands like Weezer, that dog, Hole, Nirvana and Beck, felt right at home. The Permanent Green Light released a handful of singles and a fulllength album before calling it quits. “Hallucinations” was so well-received that the potent trio reformed, playing a few hometown gigs, and reconnected with legendary producer Earle Mankey (Sparks, The Quick, 20/20, The Three O’ Clock, Concrete Blonde). Studio time was booked and a new album was gestating when a crazy pandemic hit, (maybe you heard about it?). The ambitious concept album, tentatively entitled “Musique Profane and the Occultation Of Alfred Jarry,” was

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rowing up in Southern California in the ‘60s and ‘70s, the Beach Boys music was ubiquitous. Hometown (Hawthrone) heroes essentially created the California sound, writing songs to capitalize on the emerging Surfing scene as well as the Hot Rod culture. The Wilson brothers, Brian, Dennis and Carl, their cousin Mike Love, school pal Al Jardine and later David Marks and Bruce Johnston established an indelible musical legacy. Initially, no one realized Brian, the band’s de facto leader, was a musical genius. Matching Chuck Berry-esque guitar licks to intricate Four Freshman-flavored harmonies and Sun, sand, surf, cars and girls lyrics was a shrewd move, but it was it was just the beginning. Following the release of the band’s “Pet Sounds” in 1966, even Leonard Bernstein was singing Brian’s praises. If you’re even slightly familiar with the Beach Boys’ saga, you probably know an already emotionally fragile Brian set out to create his magnum opus, “SMiLE” and kind of cracked under the pressure. Chemical enhancements (de rigueur in the mid ‘60s), certainly didn’t help his mental health. Shelving the album, he retreated from the spotlight and the other Beach Boys began picking up the slack. The next run of records, “Wild Honey,” “Friends,” “20/20,” “Sunflower” and “Surf’s Up” cherry-picked tracks from the “SMiLE” sessions but also allowed

put on hold, but with a couple of songs in the can the band decided to release a limited edition 7” single featuring two songs, “Enormous Highs” and “Silver Girl.” The former opens with a fuzzy crunch, had T. Rex and The Steve Miller ever collaborated, it might sound something like this. Pungent riffs thunder over marauding bass lines and a pile-driving backbeat. Michael’s vocal cadence (funhouse) mirrors the ascendent urgency found on “Fly Like An Eagle.” The lyrics pay homage to a woman’s ability to remain relentlessly stoned. She seems to know her way around a joint; “On top of the world tonight, she rolls them so firm and tight, she has enormous highs.” Swirly keys flutter on the bridge as Matt unleashes a scorching solo guaranteed to singe eyebrows and melt faces. Just as the song lumbers to a close, suddenly the whole enterprises pivots through the looking glass backwards, hurtling toward interstellar overdrive, Chris pounds out a triple-time tattoo atop crashing high-hat action. Michael’s bass lines prowl with a feral agility, zig-zagging around ambient voices that rachet up the paraquat paranoia. The final guitar solo careens out of the speakers, locking into

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a metallurgic maelstrom and suddenly shuddering to a stop. The latter is equally puissant. Melodic, yet muscular guitars ride roughshod over angular bass fills and a walloping beat. Michael’s choirboy tenor wraps around lyrics that puzzle over a femme-fatale’s inexplicable suicidal ideation; “Silver girl says she’s got no more to live for, Now, how about that?” Less than empathetic, his reaction veers from glib; “She’s got a lovely fate, she’s got a fine time, she’s got my love to live for” (hey, problem solved!) to vaguely priapic; “Don’t want her, don’t need her, but she will waste what time

will come/In her mood, depression rings out and she will spark the wand.” Still, a powerhouse groove is achieved on the break when Matt rips a sweeping solo that synthesizes every ‘70s Guitar God move without ever feeling secondhand or derivative. As the arrangement expands and contracts it all remains tethered to Chris’ juggernaut/jagannatha meter. A sitar-riffic coda, featuring real sitars allows the song to wind down and wind out. Not all of this single’s enchantment is found between it’s 7” grooves. The trippy, technicolor cover was created by the well-known Psychedelic artist Robin Gnista. In the spirit of Record Store Day, this double-sided slice of Paisley Power Pop goodness is a limited run of 500 copies. To paraphrase the immortal Janis Joplin, “get ‘em while you can.” Both songs offer shapes of things to come, exploring that ‘60s/’70s sweet spot and creating something wholly original. Maybe “Musique Profane…” will see the light of day before the end of 2021.

“ADD SOME MUSIC” (OMNIVORE RECORDINGS) Dennis, Carl, Al and Bruce to spread their wings creatively. A lot of the contributions exceeded expectations. Beach Boys scholars have persuasively argued that this was the Hawthorne boys’ most artistically fertile and rewarding era. A few of those songs make up the nucleus of “Add Some Music.” In early 2020, David Beard, editor and publisher of the Beach Boys publication, “Endless Summer Quarterly,” was emersed in the “Sunflower” album, which had just hit it’s 50th anniversary. Digging into “Add Some Music To Your Day,” he was struck by the lyrics’ tender mercies. Inspired, he decided to blend some of the original Beach Boys with the younger generation. He enlisted Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnson, as well Brian’s daughters, Carnie and Wendy, Carl’s son Justyn, Al’s sons Matt and Adam, plus Mike’s kids, Christian, Hayleigh and Ambha. (This line-up has occasionally toured with the Beach Boys under the moniker, California Saga). He also recruited Rob Bonfiglio, who is part of Brian Wilson’s band and Carnie’s husband, as well as Jeffrey Foskett, who played with Brian’s band and more recently, in Mike’s latest iteration of the Beach Boys. As the Covid pandemic raged on, Beard pledged a part of the album’s profits would go to the charity, Feeding America. The album kicks into gear with the title track, which first popped up on

1970’s “Sunflower” album. Jangly acoustic guitars wash over feathery violin, astral cello, billowy keys and a sinuous rhythm. Al, Mike and Bruce share lead vocals, and their blend remains um, boyishly appealing. Crisp and sunshiny harmonies, provided by the California Saga “kids” are simply ethereal. Gentle lyrics encourage us to find seek out music in the mundane; “You’ll hear it walking by a neighbor’s home, you’ll hear it faintly in the distance when you’re on the phone/You’ll hear it in the dentist’s chair, ‘cause they’ve got music for you there, so add some music to your day.” The powerful call-and-response bridge feels like it was made just for these times; “Music, when you’re alone, is like a companion for your lonely soul/When the day is over, I close my tired eyes, music is in my soul.”

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Mike, Al and Bruce each take a turn in the spotlight. Opting away from the Beach Boys canon, both Mike and Al offer up songs from recent solo projects. Mike’s “Ram Raj” opens with sitar-iffic guitars, serpentine keys, zigzag bass and an undulating tabla beat. More of a prayerful chant than song the lyrics celebrate the divine. Spiky guitars and spitfire organ fills slither through the break. On Al’s “Jenny Clover” a stately stringsection and majestic piano notes are wed to a gentle tip-toe-through-the-tulips meter. His mien is tender and sincere; “The milk of your kindness is so pure, the look on your face is so demure…your brown eyes deep with innocence, you move me, move me off my fence.” It starts to feel a little cloying until you twig to the fact that he’s talking about a dairy cow. With “She Believes In Love Again,” Bruce dips back to the Beach Boys’ catalog, circa 1985. Opting for sincerity (sans bovine satire), he wraps his choirboy pipes around lyrics that search for romantic redemption. The soaring melody is anchored brooding piano chords and a subtle click-track rhythm. This album is at it’s most beautiful on “Friends” and “Long Promised Road.” The former is the title track from the Boys’ 1968 “Friends” album, written by all three Wilson brothers and Al Jardine. It’s in good hands with Matt and Adam Jardine, Christian, Hayleigh and Ambha Love,

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Brian’s daughters Carnie and Wendy, Carl’s son Justyn and Dennis’ son Carl. Stacked vocals crest over buoyant keys, sun-dappled guitars, rubbery bass lines and a playful back-beat. Winsome lyrics like “We drift apart for a little bit of a spell, one night I get a call and I know you’re not well, and days I was down you would help me get out of my hole” and “You told me when my girl was untrue, I loaned you money when the funds weren’t too cool, I talked your folks out of making you cut off your hair” speak to the enduring legacy of a lifelong friendship. Guitars fuzz and wobble on the break, but the power of this song rests in the hereditary harmonic heft. It’s positively thrilling. Equally wonderful is David Marks’ pared down tribute to Carl on the latter. The song originally appeared on the “Surf’s Up” album, which hits the half-century mark this August. As a songwriter, baby brother Carl completely came into his own on this song and “Feel Flows,” both featured slightly esoteric lyrics from band co-manager, Jack Rieley. David’s version is mostly instrumental. Electric guitar riffs shift from plangent to piquant to searing, bookended by liquid acoustic arpeggios. Wordless vocals mirror the song’s tender contemplation. There’s a warmth and affection here that is conveyed without words. Although bonus tracks include acapella and instrumental versions of “Add Some

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Music To Your Day,” the album really winds down with solo contributions from Rob Bonfiglio and Jeffrey Foskett. Rob’s original song, “Golden State,” illustrates that the apple actually doesn’t fall far from the father-in-law tree. Something of a one-man-band situation, the song is lush and effortless, layering harmonies and instrumentation that echoes not only Brian’s deft musical wizardry, but also recalls ‘60s antecedents like Emitt Rhodes and Harry Nilsson. Originally a Philadelphia native, Rob offers a clear-eyed encomium to the prickly pleasures of SoCal living; “Broken dreams like leaves abound, burn their stories to the ground/Traffic’s clear half a dozen days, but no one’s counting anyway.” Finally, Jeffrey turns in a pitch-perfect rendition of “Get Together.” Flawless harmonies cascade atop jingle-jangle guitars. Despite the fact that it lacks the Beach Boy pedigree, the Youngbloods’ classic ‘60s anthem of peace and love falls right in line with this project’s theme of unity and forgiveness. There will always be a segment of Beach Boy scholars and disciples who perpetuate a Brian Wilson vs. Mike Love rivalry. Regardless of personalities, politics or business practices, the true philosophy of this band is brotherhood, friendship and love. The “Add Some Music” project offers a timely reminder of this enduring ethos.

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t took a preventable tragedy to begin an organization designed to help pet owners realize the dangers of predators – animals, birds, and human alike – found in rural areas, suburban neighborhoods, gated communities, small towns, and major cities. Amy’s Purpose is a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about

predator awareness, prevention, and pet safety. Amy, a cute four-year-old puppy mill rescued terrier, was murdered by three coyotes in her high desert backyard on a bright sunny morning on December 22, 2019. Owners DeAnn Lubell and Jeffrey Clarke witnessed the horrific act. Consequently,

Lubell and Clarke, along with daughter, Tanya Martin, set out to right a wrong. “We didn’t waste time, in the midst of our grief, to learn as much as we could about the behaviors and habitats of coyotes and other predators,” said local writer and publicist DeAnn Lubell, President and Founder of Amy’s Purpose. “It was an eye-opener. Most pet owners do not think twice about letting their cats and dogs out into what they think is the

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safety of the family’s backyard that looks so innocent and secure. The fact of the matter is that Coyotes can easily scale a 12-foot wall or fence, while Bobcats and other felines are able to leap great distances. Owls and hawks are known to swoop down from the sky and easily pick up a small dog or cat or severely injure larger pets. Poisonous snakes are known to hide in crevices where dogs like to sniff. There is the human predator, who dognaps for profit, dog-fight bait, or even as a food source. These threats may not be visible, but they are most definitely lurking, watching, and waiting out of sight for the right opportunity. It only takes a second. We stress that it is not the fault of the wild creatures. We invaded their habitat to build our human communities.” Amy’s Purpose is developed to help prevent pet injury or death and heartache for the pet owner. Its goal is education, prevention ideas, news alerts, sharing of stories, grief counseling, professional guest speakers, and eventually to establish more adequate and affordable 24/7 emergency pet care severely lacking in the low and high California deserts. For more information go to www. amyspurpose.net or call the office at 818-9468086.

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SHREK TURNS 20!

SHREK 4K UHD

Experience SHREK like never before. The first ever Academy Award® winner for Best Animated Feature celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring. The hilarious adventure comedy stars the adroit voice talents of Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. The incredibly original and singular blockbuster movie that launched three sequels, a spin-off, TV series, holiday specials, a theme park attraction, T-shirts and more has stayed a fan favorite and a must –own for kids and adults of all ages. There’s never been a hero quite like SHREK! The endearing ogre sparked a motion

picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination. Relive every moment of Shrek’s (Mike Meyers) daring quest to rescue the feisty princes (Cameron Diaz) with the help of his loveable loudmouthed donkey (Eddie Murphy) and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). This special 4K/UHD anniversary edition comes with a plethora of extras that include ten short films: “SHREK IN THE SWAMP KARAOKE PARTY”, “FAR FAR AWAY IDOL”, “PUSS IN BOOTS THE THREE DIABLOS”, “THE GHOST OF LORD FARQUAAD”, “SCARED SHREKLESS”, “THRILLER NIGHT”, “THE PIG WHO CRIED WOLF”, “SHREK THE HALLS”, “DONKEY’S CAROLING CHRISTMASTACULAR”, “SHREK’S

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

YULE LOG” Additional bonus material on Blu-ray and DVD: Five episodes from “The Adventures of Puss In Boots” TV series. Spotlight on Donkey, Secrets of Shrek, Deleted scenes, Music videos and a fascinating commentary with director Andrea Adamson and producers Vicky jenson & Aron Warner. With all the attention the 4K-anniversary edition of this beloved film is getting, it’s easy to forget the inspiring physical inspiration for Shrek’s image, and in some ways his persona, likely originated with Maurice Tillet (1903 – 1954). Maurice was a French lawyer who became a professional wrestler known as the “French Angel.” He was also referred to as “the ugliest man in the world.”

Many of his fans didn’t realize he was suffering from a tragic disease known as acromegaly that transformed him from a rather normal looking man with a warm personality and kind dispose to a man forced into social isolation because of the sudden appearance of his inherited deformities. For a time he worked as a stunt actor. Despite the pain he suffered from his disease, he managed to maintain his kind hart and disposition and was beloved by his many fans and those who knew him. Maurice deserves to be remembered. Universal. 4K/UHD/Bluray,/DVD/Digital. Have something to say? Let me know what if any movie you are planning to seein a physical theater. Or aer you happy with all the home video and steaming options at home on a big screen TV? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

INTRODUCING “INCANDESA”

ll right wine fans, not only are you in for a treat, but you are one of the first enthusiasts in Coachella to hear all about the new vibrant sparkler from Spain’s oldest producer of wines and Cavas with a history dating back to 1551. Raventós Codorníu has just announced the launch of Incandesa Brut, their newest sparkling wine product from California. Now for a quick background story: For you Spanish Cava lovers, I’m sure you recognize the Codorníu brand. With nearly 500 years of history, Raventós Codorníu is the oldest winegrowing business in Spain, and one of the oldest in the world. Its enduring success has been built on an unwavering commitment to the core principles of great winemaking: respect for the land, the willingness to innovate, and a tenacious devotion to quality. More particularly, in 1872, Joseph Raventós crafted the world’s first bottle of cava, and Codorníu was the first to add Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Using grapes from its familyowned vineyards, the company now produces a complete range of sparkling wines under its famed Anna de Codorníu brand, Spain’s #1 Cava. As one would expect with an historic and major wine producer, things get international. With close to 7,500 acres of estate vineyards and 17 prestigious wineries spread across Spain, Argentina, and California, Raventós Codorníu is one of the world's leading companies in viticulture and winemaking expertise. Just like the French Champagne companies, such as Mumm, Chandon & Tattinger, who have settled in California, Raventós Codorníu has settled their California operations in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. So here we are, the brand new sparkler on the block: it’s in a brut style and it is delicious! I recently tasted through a bottle with Penny & Paolo, the bloggers over at The Palm Springs Wine Blog and here was their take on the wine: “Spain's oldest wine & cava producer with their latest release, Incandesa, have decided to step into the sunshine of the Golden State. This California sparkling Brut is a blend of 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and is produced in the style of the traditional method or methode champenoise; which means it is crafted the same way as Champagne and Cava. The fruit is sourced from “distinct” premium vineyards focused on high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they don’t actually tell us where they are from, so we’ll just have to take their word for it.

“And then there is the bottle: The label is as unique as the tasty juice inside and the artistry leaves you wondering if the pen ever left the bottle. “Incandesa has a nose of stone fruit and floral notes, and at first sip you will immediately notice a burst of tiny bubbles filling your mouth, then flavors of honeydew, peaches, citrus and a pleasant nutty bitterness on the palate. It has great acidity and is as dry as can be for a California sparkling wine, which is definitely a nice change from the usual fruitier style we have come to expect. This was released mid-April, so hopefully it will be out on the shelves soon as it has left me with a thirst for more. Keep an eye out for it and cheers!” For you nerds in this readership, fermentation was completed in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, with the Chardonnay undergoing a secondary malolactic fermentation. Once “assemblage” (the blending of the base wine) was complete a “liquer de triage” was added to prompt a secondary fermentation in the bottle which captures the natural CO2 produced from fermentation and produces the brilliant bubbles found in the wine. The wine rested “en triage” for ten months and was disgorged in March 2021. The suggested retail price for Incandesa Brut is $24.99 and should be available in our local markets within a week or so. Personally speaking, this sparkler should be a hit out here in the desert. It goes with almost everything on a plate. We had it with baked mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella. Restaurateurs should take note of that combo. And the branding on the bottle—well, it’s Spanish chic and that label design will take it far. By the way, back in 1895, Señor Raventós hired the art nouveau architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (a contemporary of Gaudí) to expand the winery. The magnificent building he built symbolizes the “fruitful alliance between nature and human labor and is a homage in stone to the art of cava production.” It was declared a Historical Artistic Monument in 1976 and constitutes one of the most impressive examples of winery architecture. Cheers to the art of wine!

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KEG WHISPERER

ur scheduled series highlighting the local tasting rooms will take a very short hiatus due to the tragic and unforeseen passing of Josh Kunkle last Saturday morning. Josh was the outgoing President of the Coachella Valley Homebrew Club, a position he had held since 2014. Sudden losses such as this can hurt the most and seeing the local beer community come together will give my readers valuable insight into just how quickly the local brewers, both professional and home, can come together in a time of need. At this point, I’m going to turn this over to the Coachella Valley Homebrew Club cofounder, Chris Anderson: “When I opened Coachella Valley Brewing, I knew that I would be very limited on what time I could continue to devote to the Coachella Valley Homebrew Club. I was club president at that time, and this was a club that I had spent nearly a decade growing and nourishing. After growing its membership 10-fold in my tenure, and after serving virtually every officer duty during 2006-2013, needless to say it was not an easy thing to walk away from. It was around that time Josh Kunkle sauntered into our Monthly club meeting for the 1st time. I remember him being quiet and very humble, but the beers that he shared were quite solid and unique. I knew from our first meeting he was going to be an all-in type of Homebrewer. It wasn’t long after that that I knew the club was going to be in good hands. He quickly stepped into a leadership role; assuming the role of club President the following year. In the years that followed he was the heart of the club, as Micah, the other CVHC co-founder and myself became less involved in the group we started. Josh filled any void we created and continued to carry the torch. Josh won best in show at a local Homebrew competition the following year and that afforded him the opportunity for Coachella

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Valley Brewing to brew his beer commercially. He was beyond excited. I remember that he would come in weekly to check on our packed brew schedule to be told we couldn’t get it in the tank yet. Eventually we ended up brewing his beer, dubbed Uncle Kunkle. Undoubtedly, it was the best damned Brown Porter ever made in the valley. A couple months ago I met with Josh over a couple of beers to discuss him heading up North. As we discussed the Club’s future and his own, I had no idea that this would be my last chance to hang out with him. There are few people that impacted a brewing community like Josh did. I have had a hell of time processing these words and I am still in shock.” Ryan Blondell, Head Brewer at Brewcaipa Brewing Co. weighed in, “I will miss seeing Josh at Beer Festivals and seeing the newest version of his Beer Randall. He was always trying something crazy and I loved his passion. We lost one of the nicest people in brewing that I have ever known.” Andrew Smith, Managing Editor at Craft Beer I.E. chimed in as well, “I knew Joshua as an avid brewer, knowledgeable librarian, and humble friend. As a beer writer, he would be my first technical resource, and often my editor. He always had time and gave of it graciously. I miss the one day a week (pre-Covid) when we used to work in the same building. I'd spend an hour in his cubicle talking beer. We had so much to talk about, and it seemed no conversation was ever finished. Like I said, he always had time. Time to talk. Time to listen. Ironically, he helped me write an article a couple of years ago about a homebrewer and cyclist who was killed on the road. He played a big part in honoring that man's legacy. Now we face the tragic news of Josh himself. It saddens me to remember our last conversation a few weeks ago as he shared the excitement of starting his new life further north. I'll miss our Wednesday chats. I'll miss the guy that was always there for advice. And I'll miss his humble friendship. As he always posted on Facebook as a birthday message: "A mighty fine pint to you, good sir!" Josh, our lives have been better served for knowing you.” Current President of the CV Homebrewers Club, Eric Schoonover also reached out, saying, “It’s hard to put into words how Josh affect me and the club. Personally, he was a friend that was always willing to lend a hand. I think that’s what’s different about our club; we truly help one another and want each other to make the best beer possible, and that’s all because of Josh. He was the heart and soul of the club. He never missed a meeting that I remember, and he always had encouragement even when our beers didn’t go our way. He took on every event,

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BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS

big or small, and loved teaching how to brew beer. I can honestly say if not for Josh this club would not exist. Just last week he took time out of his day to make sure I had everything I need to continue to lead the club as he had.” The club has lost its biggest champion as well as a dear friend.” KW: I’ve always said during my lengthy career that I’m not really in the beer business, I’m in the people business. It’s just that all of my people love beer. The heartfelt words expressed above prove that to be true in spades. Josh had passion, fire, and a true love of his fellow club members and will be richly remembered for all that he stood for. On Thursday, May 6th, members of the CV

Homebrewers and the local pro brewers will all meet to celebrate the legacy that is Josh Kunkle. There is talk of each local brewer each taking one of Josh’s different recipes and brewing it as a tribute to all for which Josh embodied. Death has a way of taking its toil on a family, and it has been truly heartwarming to see and feel the vast outpouring of support for Josh’s family. In a Facebook post, Rob Aroz opined, “When I heard the news, I couldn’t believe it as we just had a few beers a couple weeks ago. Joshua Kunkle was a humble, caring, intelligent human being. Thank you so much for the memories, knowledge and friendship. You will be missed. Cheers to you my man! My sincere condolences to his fiancé and family and to the CV homebrew family.” KW: In closing, I will leave you with this thought; We need to grieve the ones we have loved and lost in this lifetime - not to sustain our connection to suffering, but to sustain our connection to love. Godspeed Josh! Please stay tuned to these pages for future developments. When Ed Heethuis isn’t brewing at Spotlight 29 Casino for 29 Brews, you will find the Certified Cicerone® / Brewmaster out on his road bike or talking beer with the patrons at Taproom 29. He may be reached at: heethuis.ed@gmail.com or wherever beer may be found in the wild.

May 6 to May 12, 2021

PET PLACE

t was a brazen robbery by gun wielding men of two French bulldogs in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood. The news traveled around the world when it was revealed the valuable canines belonged to Lady Gaga. The thieves shot Ryan Fisher, Lady Gaga’s brave dog walker, who valiantly tried to fight them off. When neighbors rushed to Fisher’s aid, they found a third French Bulldog named Asia cradled and protected in his arms as he lay critically wounded. Koji and Gustav, the two stolen dogs were soon returned, the thieves no doubt lured by the large $500,000 reward Lady Gaga offered for their safe return. Initially, the police did not know the woman who returned the dogs was connected to the crime. She explained she found them wandering loose in an alley. This week, that woman and 4 others were arrested and face a variety of charges including conspiracy to commit robbery and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. Detectives do not believe the suspects targeted these

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DOG NAPPING ON THE RISE, KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE!

dogs because they knew the identity of their famous owner, but rather the great value of this particular breed was their motivation. (Dogs are still considered “property” and the charges for “less valuable” canines would be the less serious charge of “theft”). Dog lovers everywhere were stunned by

the bizarre story, and relieved at the happy ending. However, the incident illustrates how dog napping is on the rise during the pandemic. While Americans spend more time at home, there is an increased demand for puppies and dogs. That increased demand resulted in price increases for certain types of dogs, with French Bulldog puppies selling for as much as $10,000. While higher priced dogs such as French Bull Dogs, Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers are at higher risk, dogs of any breed and size are stolen. A drug addict could steal any breed and sell it for $100 in quick cash. Thieves, aware of the increased value of dogs, see them as a way to make a quick profit. In just a matter of seconds, you too could become the victim of a criminal “dog flipper” who sees your beloved pup as an easy way to make money. Statistics put the number of dogs stolen each year at around 2 million. Other motives for dog stealing include breeding for profit, and tragically for dog fighting rings. Whatever the reason, the result is heart breaking for the dogs and the humans who love them. A recent local incident highlights the danger of theft to pets left in vehicles. A Palm Desert resident made a quick trip into Albertson’s Market on Washington Street, leaving her Cattle dog inside the cab of her truck. She was distraught when she

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Sweet Blade looks sad because his brother dog Max became ill and passed away this week. Your loving home will make this sweet 5-yr-old German Shepherd boy happy again. Blade is kid friendly, dog friendly, everything friendly!! He waits for you at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley. Complete application online at www. orphanpet.com and call for appointment to meet Blade at (760) 329-0203.

This special needs boy is 18 lbs of kitty love! CoCo Lino has diabetes and takes his daily insulin like a champ. He loves all humans and other cats. He waits for a home at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Go online at www. psanimalshelter.org and complete an adoption application, and call (760) 416-5718).

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returned to find the truck door wide open, chunks of fur everywhere, and her beloved pup missing. Apparently this larger breed dog managed to fight off his kidnapper, and was found later that night in the parking lot across the street by a good Samaritan. A microchip brought a quick reunion. Leaving animals inside cars, even with the air conditioning on, is against the law. It takes a thief only a minute to break a car window and steal your dog. If you can’t bring your dog inside on your errands, leave him at home. What can you do to prevent your precious dog from being stolen? In advance, make sure they are microchipped, wear collars with ID tags, and consider the new “pet trackers” that reveal their location. Take current photos. Make sure your yard is secured by putting locks on the gate. Thieves can see through fences and easily climb over them, so monitor them when they are outside.

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Never tie a dog up outside a store while you dash in for a quick item. Never leave them unattended in vehicles. Keep them close to you when in public, including letting them go off leash to visit strangers. Be cautions of strangers. Be alert when out walking your dog, and vary your route. What can you do if your dog is stolen? Immediately notify your microchip company. Immediately notify law enforcement and file a police report. Pets are valuable property and their theft is a misdemeanor or felony. Advertising a REWARD will get your flyers and notifications more attention. Post lots of flyers in the area where your dog was taken, and it may get the attention of the thieves. While your reward may not be the size of Lady Gaga’s reward it may motivate the thieves who respond to your “no questions asked” guarantee. Post your dog all over social media, including www.Nextdoor. com which will send your pup’s photo and plight to thousands of neighbors. Another free website is www.PawBoost.com which goes out to some shelters and animal lovers. Check with local animal shelters in case

your dog escaped from the thieves or they abandoned him. Facebook has many lost and found animal pages, including Lost and Found Pets in the Coachella Valley. Check Craig’s List where thieves might attempt to sell stolen pets. A bit of caution will keep Fido safe and home with you! Janetmcafee8@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a cat or dog. Please check their websites in advance for updates on adoption procedures during the quarantine. COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – The county shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number of the animal you want to adopt. Email them the animal’s ID number at shelterinfo@rivco.org, or schedule a virtual adoption appointment at www.rcdas.org, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. They schedule appointments Wednesday through Monday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) ANIMAL SAMARITANS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.

animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www. californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to adopt a cat. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – The shelter is

May 6 to May 12, 2021 closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, view animals at www.living-free.org, and call (951) 659-4687 for an appointment (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-4pm for updates (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Hours for adoption 10am – 4pm Tuesday thru Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you want to meet. Located at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public). DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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HADDON LIBBY

BACK TO THE FUTURE

ince the stock market experienced a flash crash last year in response to the pandemic, stocks have been on a historic ascent. Is this increase due to an improvement in performance, extraordinary actions taken by the Central Banks of the world or some other reasons? Prices generally go up for one of three reasons: expectation of greater earnings, dividend increases and an expansion in price multiples. To understand the rapid rise in stock prices and whether these increases are likely to hold or fade over time, we not only need to look at the underlying values of each company but some of the market conditions that caused rapid price increases. The dot com bubble of 2000 is the closest thing that we have had to the current situation. At that time, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates low (for then) and liquidity strong in front of Y2K as there were concerns that bank and business systems would fail as the calendar flipped to a new century. Besides easy money by the Federal Reserve, venture capital funds were throwing money at any company with a dot com at the end of its name. Fad investing in the latest internet start-up came into vogue similar to Robin Hood traders of today. As the Federal Reserve began to tighten up easy money, accounting scandals (ie fraud) at WorldCom/MCI, Enron and Adephia rocked investor confidence further contracting cash needed to keep these upstarts running. This caused companies with high cash burn rates to fail. While the enthusiasm for tech was right, the timing was early.

The NASDAQ 100 index closely tracks to the Technology sector. Between its peak in March 2000 and its trough two years later, this index fell by more than 75% in value. It subsequently grew at a 30% clip through 2018. It was then that prices moved into overdrive and valuations grew at more than twice that sixteen year rate over the next 2 ½ years. In contrast, the less tech-focused Dow 30 52% from the summer of 1998 to the dot.com peak at the end of the first quarter of 2000. While the Dow gave up gains of the historic run-up, it bounced back quickly after hitting its trough. Like NASDAQ, the Dow grew at about half the rate of the Dow over the next 16 years despite the Great Recession. At present, the

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DID YOU KNOW THAT CINCO DE MAYO IS NOT MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY?

es, that’s true. Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence Day…It is September 16. But it matters not, during the Age of Covid. The issue during this holiday is drinking and driving resulting in Accidents or DUI’s. No-one wants to be arrested for a DUI at any time of the year and dealing with jail, costs, stress, time wasted in court and classes etc. However to understand a DUI, please understand you do not have to be drunk. One Tequila shot won’t do it but several may. It is NOT the number of drinks, but rather the amount of alcohol in each drink. A 12oz glass could be 12 drinks. The correct charge is a Driving Under The Influence (DUI). You merely have to be Impaired; Under the Influence; or Buzzed from alcohol and or a drug. Depending on a number of factors, several Tequila’s may do it. A DUI is determined by the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Breath Test at the scene or the Breath or Blood test at the station.

A DUI has always been called a DEUCE. This is because the Vehicle Code violation has always ended in a 2, and thus Drunk Drivers are referred to as “Deuced”. A DUI was initially called a 502 requiring a .15 reading and next was called a 23102 …needing a .10 reading. Some juries returned not guilty verdicts thinking the driver was not DRUNK because they were able to drive without getting into an accident. Defense lawyers argued to the jury that the driver complied and produced their driver’s license and insurance when asked and the driver did not fall down while exiting the car. Today it’s called a 23152 (a & b), allowing the DA to file two counts. One is Driving under the Influence and the second count is Driving with a BA level of .08 or more. Many juries now split the baby and find the driver innocent of one count and guilty of the other. If there is a guilty verdict on either count, it is a DUI with the same sentence.

BY HADDON LIBBY

Dow is roughly 20% higher than its year-end 2019 valuation. Are we at a point in history similar to the top of the dot com bubble? For some stocks, this is a distinct possibly. The biggest difference between this time and last time is the size of the relief and stimulus coursing through the markets. We also have speculative bubbles the Reddit users in stocks like Gamestop, AMC, Tesla, and many others. The growth of black check SPACs is similar to the venture capitalists of the late 1990s. SPACs are special purpose acquisition corporations that raise money in advance of investing in or purchasing a company.

We also have had a few spectacular failures of family offices/hedge funds like Archegos. In that case, the fund manager hid his true debt levels from counterparties and regulatory agencies as he manipulated the market. We also have low interest rates – far lower than the real risk that accompanied a year shutdown of most of the global economy. The NASDAQ has increased by over 200% in value since October 2015 (start of the current tech run), twice the rate of the Dow 30. Microsoft is out best example of the difference between now and 20 years ago. Back then, Microsoft was valued at $615 billion on $8 billion in income. Microsoft declined by 65% over the next two years and did not return to its 2000 valuation until 2017. Since then, the stock has increased seven-fold in value to $2 trillion on $44 billion in income. Today Microsoft has a much broader and diverse business line while sporting a price relative to income that is half that of 20 years ago. More so now than usual, there are a lot of overvalued stocks making all the more important to do your homework before investing. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information, please visit www.WinslowDrake. com.

In California you are under the influence if your ability to drive is impaired. Impairment takes place when your blood alcohol reading is .08 or higher with either the Breath or Blood test at the station. Thus, if you are driving on a California road with .08 or higher the burden of proof almost reverts back to you, to show that you weren’t under the influence and/or your blood alcohol was not .08. Sooo, if you’re charged with a DUI, you don’t need some random 800 number lawyer. You need a hometown attorney, an attorney whose practice focuses on DUI law here in the CV. If you got a DUI, don’t take a chance with remote, out-of-town legal representation. Choose Dale Gribow, based right here in Palm Desert for 25 years. You may incorrectly think that once you blow into the breathalyzer the game’s over. But it’s not. And with experienced legal defense, you can assert your rights. So if you’re looking at a bad DUI that could haunt you for the rest of your life, don’t gamble with some out-of-town 800 number attorney. I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks, drives and gets arrested for a DUI or has an ACCIDENT.

I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-8377500/dale@dalegribowlaw.com DALE GRIBOW - REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-21 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016- 2019 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “PREEMINENT” Rating - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory BEST Attorneys of America -“Rue” (Limited to Top 100 Attorneys per State) Legal Eagle "Best and Brightest Legal Minds" by Palm Springs Life- June 2016 “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”

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BY RUTH HILL R.N.

fitting theme for Nurses Week in 2021 is “Frontline Warrior ” to honor the challenges the CCP (Wuhan virus) brought to our country. This article will mention a few of the leaders in nursing who continue to advocate for safe, equal, access to health care. Florence Nightingale pioneered the groundbreaking practice instituted by Ignaz Semmelweis, a 19th-century Hungarian doctor. During an experiment in a Vienna hospital's maternity ward Semmelweis discovered the wonders of the now-basic hygienic practice as a way to stop the spread of infection in 1847. Nightingale considered the home, to be a crucial site for disease-preventing interventions. This was the place where most people contracted and suffered from infectious diseases. (The same is true today: in Wuhan’s coronavirus outbreak, around 75-80% of transmissions were reportedly in family clusters). Nightingale transformed nursing into the disciplined, compassionate profession that it is today. She suffered severe disapproval from her father and family who viewed her need to help the sick as degrading and beneath her station in life. It can be an arduous task to appreciate the difficulty of a woman who chooses to be cut off from her family. Woman of stature were to be a wife and mother. Undeterred she persisted and went on to win renown recognition for her discipline and cleanliness in caring for the British soldiers during the Crimea War. She started the first school for training nurses. Clara Barton, “The Angel of the Battlefield,” witnessed the sad state of battle-weary soldiers in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. She lobbied in 1862 for permission to take bandages and other supplies to a battlefield hospital after the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Northern Virginia. From then on, she traveled with the Union Army. Barton also founded The American Red Cross. It was a nurse, while on assignment in the Peace Corp, that devised a way to deliver sterile fluids intravenously to sick patients in Africa. It was Roxana Reyna who combined different types of wound dressings to promote healing and keep the tissue clean and stable until surgery could be performed. Reyna’s discovery was used on children born with their intestines outside the abdomen. It took a nurse, Mary Brown Rathbun, a cannabis advocate, to push the California legislators into passing the first state law that legalized medical marijuana. Rathbun foresaw the coming chaos of states required to add a new diagnose to the law every year. Her efforts led to the inclusion of two sentences in the law that ensures physicians not legislators decide the medical need for marijuana/cannabis into the future as the cannabis science changes. It took Alice O’Leary Randall to form the

Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics, a lobbying group, in 1976, formed to secure medical access from the federal government for her husband to use marijuana for his glaucoma. Nurse innovators like Mary Lynn Mathre and Al Byrne, transformed the Alliance into a non-profit educational organization called “Patients Out of Time.” The National Commission of State Boards of Nursing’s extensive research into the endocannabinoid system led to the development of standards of practice for patients using cannabis. While the American Medical Association continues to ignore the science behind the endocannabinoid system castigating 33 million users as illegal drug users, nurses are the pioneers educating on safe use. Nurses don their infection control outfit of gown, mask, gloves, shield for ten minutes as they provide care, only to discard it all and don it again for the next patient. Over and over with sweat pouring down her brow she compassionately denies a woman entry to say goodbye to her dying spouse. With trepidation she jabs you with an experimental drug knowing there is no true informed consent. She cannot reveal the many health professionals who refuse to be “vaccinated.” The American Cannabis Nurses Association, an organization that prioritizes educating nurses to become coaches for patients on safe use was started in 2015. In the footsteps of Florence Nightingale, today’s nurses are innovating, implementing, and influencing health policy in America. Hug your warrior today. Questions contact info@ruthahillrn.com

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF MAY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century, the Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous paintings. It’s hanging in the Louvre museum in Paris. In that same museum is a less renowned version of the Mona Lisa. It depicts the same woman, but she’s unclothed. Made by da Vinci’s student, it was probably inspired by a nowlost nude Mona Lisa painted by the master himself. Renaissance artists commonly created “heavenly” and “vulgar” versions of the same subject. I suggest that in the coming weeks you opt for the “vulgar” Mona Lisa, not the “heavenly” one, as your metaphor of power. Favor what’s earthy, raw, and unadorned over what’s spectacular, idealized, and polished. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus poet Vera Pavlova writes, “Why is the word yes so brief? It should be the longest, the hardest, so that you could not decide in an instant to say it, so that upon reflection you could stop in the middle of saying it.” I suppose it makes sense for her to express such an attitude, given the fact that she never had a happy experience until she was 20 years old, and that furthermore, this happiness was “unbearable.” (She confessed these sad truths in an interview.) But I hope you won’t adopt her hard-edged skepticism toward YES anytime soon, Taurus. In my view, it’s time for you to become a connoisseur of YES, a brave explorer of the bright mysteries of YES, an exuberant perpetrator of YES. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In indigenous cultures from West Africa to Finland to China, folklore describes foxes as crafty tricksters with magical powers. Sometimes they’re thought of as perpetrators of pranks, but more often they are considered helpful messengers or intelligent allies. I propose that you regard the fox as your spirit creature for the foreseeable future. I think you will benefit from the influence of your inner fox—the wild part of you that is ingenious, cunning, and resourceful. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “The universe conspires in your favor,” writes author Neale Donald Welsch. “It consistently places before you the right and perfect people, circumstances, and situations with which to answer life’s only question: ‘Who are you?’” In my book Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings, I say much the same thing, although I mention two further questions that life regularly asks, which are: 1. What can you do next to liberate yourself from some of your suffering? 2. What can you do next to reduce the suffering of others, even by a little? As you enter a phase when you’ll get ample cosmic help in diminishing suffering and defining who you are, I hope you meditate on these questions every day. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The poet Anne Sexton wrote a letter to a Benedictine monk whose real identity she kept secret from the rest of us. She told him, “There are a few great souls in my life. They are not many. They are few. You are one.” In this spirit, Leo, and in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to take an inventory of the great souls in your life: the people you admire and respect and learn from and feel grateful for; people with high integrity and noble intentions; people who are generous with their precious gifts. When you’ve compiled your list, I encourage you to do as Sexton did: Express your appreciation; perhaps even send no-strings-attached gifts. Doing these things will have a profoundly healing effect on you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It’s a temptation for any intelligent person to try to murder the primitive, emotive, appetitive self,” writes author Donna Tartt. “But that is a mistake. Because it is dangerous to ignore the existence of the irrational.” I’m sending this message out to you, Virgo, because in the coming weeks it will be crucial for you to honor the parts of your life that can’t be managed through rational thought alone. I suggest you have sacred fun as you exult in the mysterious, welcome the numinous, explore the wildness within you, unrepress big feelings you’ve buried, and marvel

adoringly about your deepest yearnings. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Science writer Sharman Apt Russell provides counsel that I think you should consider adopting in the coming days. The psychospiritual healing you require probably won’t be available through the normal means, so some version of her proposal may be useful: “We may need to be cured by flowers. We may need to strip naked and let the petals fall on our shoulders, down our bellies, against our thighs. We may need to lie naked in fields of wildflowers. We may need to walk naked through beauty. We may need to walk naked through color. We may need to walk naked through scent.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As Scorpio author Margaret Atwood reminds us, “Water is not a solid wall; it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, being like water will be an excellent strategy for you to embrace during the coming weeks. “Water is patient,” Atwood continues. “Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In a letter to a friend in 1856, Sagittarian poet Emily Dickinson confessed she was feeling discombobulated because of a recent move to a new home. She hoped she would soon regain her bearings. “I am out with lanterns, looking for myself,” she quipped, adding that she couldn’t help laughing at her disorientation. She signed the letter “From your mad Emilie,” intentionally misspelling her own name. I’d love it if you approached your current doubt and uncertainty with a similar light-heartedness and poise. (PS: Soon after writing this letter, Dickinson began her career as a poet in earnest, reading extensively and finishing an average of one poem every day for many years.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now is a favorable time to celebrate both life’s changeableness and your own. The way we are all constantly called on to adjust to unceasing transformations can sometimes be a wearying chore, but I suspect it could be at least interesting and possibly even exhilarating for you in the coming weeks. For inspiration, study this message from the “Welcome to Night Vale” podcast: “You are never the same twice, and much of your unhappiness comes from trying to pretend that you are. Accept that you are different each day, and do so joyfully, recognizing it for the gift it is. Work within the desires and goals of the person you are currently, until you aren’t that person anymore.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Toni Morrison described two varieties of loneliness. The first “is a loneliness that can be rocked. Arms crossed, knees drawn up; holding, holding on, this motion smooths and contains the rocker.” The second “is a loneliness that roams. No rocking can hold it down. It is alive, on its own.” Neither kind is better or worse, of course, and both are sometimes necessary as a strategy for self-renewal—as a means for deepening and fine-tuning one’s relationship with oneself. I recommend either or both for you in the coming weeks. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): England’s Prince Charles requires his valet to iron his shoelaces and put toothpaste on his toothbrush and wash all of his clothes by hand. I could conceivably interpret the current astrological omens to mean that you should pursue similar behavior in the coming weeks. I could, but I won’t. Instead, I will suggest that you solicit help about truly important matters, not meaningless trivia like shoelace ironing. For example, I urge you to ask for the support you need as you build bridges, seek harmony, and make interesting connections. Homework. The Dream of the Month Club wants to hear about your best nightly dreams. Truthrooster@gmail.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

SAFETY TIPS

Mother’s Day Tribute…. I lost my Mom over three years ago. That was a tough time. Our career exposes us to so many tragic calls, what an honor to help those in need. Nothing hurts more and left with a feeling of helplessness than when tragedy hits home. Mother’s Day is approaching. When I think of all the various ranks in the fire service, not too many can effectively be filled as much as a Mom can. Moms do not apply for all these positions; they just seem to assume them without complaint. For most Moms they become permanent position. The rest of us can promote or “test out.” Moms do not have that option, even after we are grown and gone. Moms are always there for us! Look at a few fire service positions below and replace those duties with what your Mom did or does for us. They receive no acting pay or bonuses for these positions. Mom certainly deserves a medal of valor! Moms are like the: 18-year Rookie (sometimes longer depending on when we leave home) – Mop in hand, doing laundry, dishes, toilets, sinks, showers which always need cleaning – Moms does these with a smile! Administrative Assistant – Ensures

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FROM THE CHIEF’S CORNER accurate accounting, records, financials, budget, IT specialists, screen calls, allowances issued on time while listening to our stories and how cool we are. Mom always demonstrates patience. Mom also knows just as much as the Chief. He just will not admit it! Firefighter – Makes morning coffee, cooks, ensures trash cans emptied, the union rep, knows where everything is and in order and blamed for when things fail. Peer Assessment – Supports us during emotional break downs, difficulties such a break ups, zits, weight gain, did not make the team or any troubling stressors personally (at home) or professionally (at school). Paramedic – Bee stings, bike accidents, tree falls, scraped knees, stomach aches and assorted boo – boos. Always first on scene to administer first aid! Engineer/Apparatus Operator – Always on time while safely driving us to school, little league, soccer, music, swim lessons etc. in all sorts of traffic. Is everyone belted in? Captain – Ensures all household equipment and tools are properly maintained and employees are properly development and nicely dressed - why is your shirt dirty/ torn/not tucked in? Please take that t-shirt off and put your nice one on. Who broke this? Who said you can do that? Do this - not

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that, how many times do I have to tell you… Wait until your Chief (Dad) gets home! Haz Mat Technician – Diapers, poop, vomit & boogers. Little time for decon. What more can I say here? Training Officer – Do not put that in your mouth, watch before you cross the street, say please, say thank you, did you do your homework, and did you floss? How can I help? HR Director – Stop crying, you were not hit that hard, dispute resolution (break up fights), you do not need to go to the Dr., let’s meet and confer (but you are not getting any

more allowance), I told you so! Battalion Chief – Constantly planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the house, guests, family & friends. Policy Developer – Sets the standards and time for on waking up for school, bedtime, curfew, chores and how to act in front of others. Why? Because it is policy! Assistant Chief – Fills in when the Chief (Dad) is gone. Chief – When things go well, they get all the credit. When things go bad, it is Mom’s fault! So, there you have it. Mom really does it all! This Mother’s Day take a little time to tell your Mom ‘thank you’ for all the roles and responsibilities taken on for you. The best gift you can give your Mom is to be a good example to your children and teach them to love, respect and thank their Mom for all that gets accomplished without complaint or overtime! Would you do all the above without negotiation, extra pay, or a need to meet and confer? Happy Mother’s Day!

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