Coachella Valley Weekly - December 29, 2022 to January 4, 2023 Vol. 11 No. 42

BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

songs from Woodstock-era to Coachella. They often have a handful of their best musician friends from the road sitting in, and it always creates some sort of musical magic.

Hitting the main stage at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p,m. is Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs. This CV Music Award winning band will also be bringing their brand of “Y’all-ternative” country rock and soul to open for Jordin Sparks.

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Dee Jae Cox, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Ed Heethuis, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Dennis Shelly

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

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2022 will soon be gone in a blink of an eye, and if you’re looking for a way to end the year with a bang, the all-new Celebrate CV event will take place on December 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Celebrate CV is free to the public and the perfect way to support not only the community, but everything that makes the Coachella Valley great.

Taking place between Larkspur and San Pablo, Celebrate CV has a variety of events and features for the whole family to enjoy. Indulge in the ultimate foodie experience dining at some of SoCal’s favorite Food Trucks and chase it all down with your favorite beer, wine or soft drinks at one of the conveniently located full service bars.

For the kids and young at heart, there will be Face Painting, Shuffle Putt, Street Hockey, basketball shooting competitions and more. Win year-long sports scholarships to the YMCA as well as Other Prizes.

Attendees can also enter to win gift cards from popular local businesses like Castelli’s Restaurant. All proceeds from the Celebrate CV event will benefit the Family YMCA of the Desert.

“The Family YMCA of the Desert is excited to be selected as the Charity of Choice for this amazing event! Be sure to join in the fun and Celebrate the Coachella Valley and 2023,” stated a representative of Family YMCA of the Desert.

The Family YMCA of the Desert is the largest provider of licensed childcare in the Coachella Valley in addition to providing many opportunities in youth and family programming. The primary focus of the Y is to reinforce caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while helping kids to develop social skills, confidence, leadership, and fitness.

One of the biggest highlights of the Celebrate CV event is a bevy of musical performances, leading up to a free concert event featuring former American Idol winner, current Dancing With The Stars contestant and Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks on the Hotel Paseo and Larkspur Grill Stage.

Turn the Page - a Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band faithfully recreates all the classic Bob Seger Hits. The audience will feel as though they have been transported back to Detroit’s Cobo Hall as they relive “Old Time Rock and Roll”, “Night Moves”, “Against The Wind”, “Turn the Page”, the way they were meant to be experienced: live, on the concert stage.

The Fun with Dick and Jane Band is comprised of Scott Monahan and Janis Liebhart, who are now firmly planted in the Coachella Valley and loving it. Scott was a member of the legendary classic rock band “Spirit” from 1983–1997, and Janis’s vast resume includes much studio work as well as touring the world with major artists that include The Moody Blues, Engelbert, Righteous Brothers, Glenn Frey and 19 years with Michael Bolton. They bring it–and the audience loves it. They play their favorite

“We are honored and excited to be part of this event not only because we’re opening for an incredible artist along with some great local acts, but because of the nature of the event itself. Greg Middleton put together a fantastic team to produce something indelibly memorable and family friendly for our community. Where else can young kids get a glimpse of a superstar in concert like this - for free! Imagine the inspiration! I was born and raised here in the desert. There was nothing for kids and their families for a long time. The city of Palm Desert has lead the charge on changing that quite a bit over the years, and it’s wonderful,” shared front woman Lisa Lynn Morgan.

Jordin Sparks’ self-titled debut went platinum, selling over two million copies worldwide. The first three singles of “Jordin Sparks” went top five and the album’s second single, “No Air” sold four million digital downloads. “No Air” has the distinction of being the third highest selling single by any American Idol contestant and is listed #27 in Billboard’s Top 40 Biggest Duets of All Time. Sparks’ second release, “Battlefield,” debuted on the Billboard Album chart at number seven. Cumulatively, Sparks popular singles have sold over 10 million digital tracks in the US.

Reservation and tickets are not necessary, but RSVPs will make it easier for Celebrate CV to accommodate all guests and provide the best experience possible. To reserve your no cost entry and to learn more about the event, visit www.celebratecv.com

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From December 2022 through May 2023, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, working in collaboration with James Elliott Entertainment, will host a series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park.

The tribute band performances will be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Only acts who look, sound, and perform like the real thing will be featured.

Leading the new year off on January

4th, Kings of Queen – the Music of Freddie Mercury and Queen; February 1st, Prince Again – The Music of the Purple One; March 1st, Wanted – the Music of Bon Jovi; April 5th, Bee Gees Gold – the music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under’ and May 3rd, DSB - The Music of Journey.

The concert series is FREE and open to everyone. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful new downtown park.

Co-Producer James Elliott Entertainment has more than 20 years of experience in the music industry. His company books acts at several casinos, and currently provides tribute bands to the Lake Arrowhead Concert Series.

Sponsors of this series are the City of Palm Springs, PS Resorts, Grit Development, VRON - Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Palm Springs and Desert Aids Project.

“Our city now has the perfect outdoor venue in which to host a concert series like this,’ says Chamber CEO Nona Watson, adding

that all current COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. “Our goal is to bring visitors and residents from throughout the Coachella Valley to downtown Palm Springs during the middle of the week so as to provide a boost to our local bars, restaurants, and retail businesses. We also believe these special events will increase hotel room nights thanks to those attending weekend conventions and events extending their stays.”

Dates and links to the tribute band websites can be found on the Chamber’s website at pschamber.org

KEGWHISPERER

With 2022 quickly fading in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to take a peek at what your fearless beer scribe believed the beery landscape held for this tumultuous year. With the crystal ball in the shop last January, we shall see how my seat-of-the-pants guesses played out. Let’s get into it!

#1: IPA’s Will Continue to Dominate –Verdict: Mostly Right

The Prediction: Brut, Dry, and Cold IPA’s are out while Milkshake IPA’s will (much to my chagrin) continue to gather momentum and popularity. In a time when fewer and fewer brewers are making beer flavored beer, this does not bode well for traditionalists. I also see an even greater resurgence of West Coast IPA’s and lower volume for the Hazy’s.

The Outcome: West Coast IPA’s are as strong as ever, but Hazy volume not only didn’t decrease…momentum is higher than ever in my estimation. In addition, Brut and Dry IPA’s all but disappeared, but Cold IPA’s are on another uptick.

#2: Seltzer Sales Flatten Amid New Flavor Trends – Verdict: Spot On

Prediction: While White Claw and Truly easily led the pack, the real innovation in the segment will come from craft brewers in the for of upscale flavorings. Through 2021, the best-selling seltzers were simple fruit variations such as Black Cherry, Peach, and Mango. Look for the inventive side of crafty brewers to innovate with new flavor combinations that the big boys would never dare to try. In addition, also look for these brewers to escalate the average alcohol content of these neutral offerings from the industry standard 5.0% alcohol by volume (ABV) to 7, 8, 10% and beyond. Higher alcohol concentrations will offset the higher price charged by the crafties and will allow them to experiment with seltzers named after cocktails.

Outcome: Craft beer producers definitely stepped up their efforts in this category and I’ll

admit that even I was surprised to see Regional Brewers like Stone and Coronado Brewing join the spritzy-water fray. In addition, small (but mighty) players like Brewery X out of Anaheim are bringing their A-Game with their “HardEST Seltzer” 10% ABV offerings such as Jungle Juice, Blackberry Mojito, and others.

#3: Non-Alcohol Beers Sales Soar –Verdict: Incredibly misguided

Prediction: NA sales will continue to grow, what remains to be seen is just who will hit the magic formula first. Current craft brewers focused on NA beer simply haven’t hit the mark in terms of profile.

Outcome: While Athletic Brewing is easily leading the pack on the Left Coast, Bravus, Dogfish Head, and Partake Brewing should head back to the drawing board post-haste as there is a lot more homework to be done in this category. Please (everyone) start by picking up a bottle of Erdinger NA from the Bayern region of Germany.

#4: Prices Will Rise – Verdict: On the $$$

Prediction: Brewers are used to seeing price increases for raw materials each and every year, but product shortages in 2022 are going to exacerbate the situation greatly. Major malt suppliers are already experiencing

shortages from the effects of drought on the 2021 barley crop. Aluminum cans spiraled in cost in 2021 and manufacturers tripled and quadrupled the minimum order for many smaller brewers. Toss in record-high fuel prices and the cost of getting those goods delivered to a brewery skyrocketed as well.

Outcome: Ugh. Malt prices have been raised on three separate occasions this year and some cleaning chemicals have increased tenfold. Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry and there is very little relief in sight for the coming year.

#5: Beer Flavored Beer Makes a Comeback – Verdict: Not even close

Prediction: Craft brewers are producing some amazing Czech Pilsners and German Helles and I firmly believe that the category will receive a healthy push upward in the coming year. As an added bonus, I wouldn’t be unhappy to see more American Style Pale Ale available either.

Outcome: The Lager category has gotten a bad rap over the past 50 years because of the Big Guys, and in my opinion, it simply isn’t warranted. Maybe it’s my roots talking, but I’m a firm believer that there is a time and a place for every beer on the shelf with the

BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS

possible exception of (I kid, I kid) Milkshake IPA’s and Pastry Stouts. Unfortunately, this is simply still not the case.

#6: It’s Hip to be Small – Verdict: Yup

Prediction: With industry consolidation still on the rise, we will undoubtedly see more of our favorite breweries gobbled up by the mega-brewers.

Outcome: I see more and more good folks discovering their neighborhood tap room where, if you play your cards right…everybody will soon know your name. Purchasing local makes a lot of sense in terms of freshness and the money spent on your neighborhood brewer stays local. Money spent at your local taproom pays for a little girl’s dance lessons, helps by supporting local charities and maybe they even be the sponsor your child’s sports team. It’s time to become a regular customer!

#7: Attrition May Take its Toll – Verdict: 50/50

Prediction: We managed to add more breweries than we lost in 2021, but that trend may reverse itself this year into a net loss.

Outcome: A lot of small brewers were able to stay afloat through 2020 and 2021 with a healthy combination of Federal and State loans as well as some rent forgiveness by understanding landlords. As funding has run out, life became cruel for a lot of brewers who had been living on the edge. Covid taught many to pivot…and those who did so correctly are healthy and growing.

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, maybe sampling the latest Holiday brews, 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.

ELENI’S TOP 10 RECORDS FOR 2022

Is life getting back to normal? Kinda, sorta feels like it. I was lucky enough to see at least 25 shows this year, almost making up for those dark pandemic days when live music felt like a faraway dream. The desert has some new music venues, The Alibi, AWE Bar and the Acrisure Arena. Which almost makes up for the fact that my very favorite place for live music has changed hands, dumbed down their bookings, abrogated any pretense of hospitality, community and customer service, effectively killing the vibe that the previous owners cultivated so effortlessly (but that’s a rant for a different column). Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to mention musicians that we’ve been forced to say goodbye to this year. The ones for me that hit hard were Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobbie Nelson and Loretta Lynn, Wilko Johnson from Punk/Pub Rockers Dr. Feelgood, Chris Bailey from Australian Punk band The Saints and Mark Lanegan. It’s shocking/not that shocking that Taylor Hawkins left the building. But I was truly gutted by the loss of Specials vocalist Terry Hall, Olivia Newton John (believe or not) and Fleetwood Mac songbird Christine McVie. Even when I was torturing my mother with my Punk records (“Eleni, this music is making my heart beat faster/ turn that shit off!”) We could always find some middle ground with Fleetwood Mac. “Warm Waves” was her jam. Listening to them now feels bittersweet. But on to the task at hand: aren’t you itching to find out what my favorite ten records of 2022 are? I thought so…. (By the way, I contemplated doing this David Letterman style, working my way up from #10 to #1, you know, create a little suspense….but I quickly realized you could just skip ahead to the bottom of the page, missing out on the mystery. There’s something to be said for delayed gratification, Kids. Especially at my advanced age). Alright already, let’s get to it.

1. ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS

“The Boy Named If” (Capitol Records)

Elvis Costello (ne’ Declan McManus) has been my forever spiritual boyfriend since I swapped out a Police Regatta de Blanc cassette I received on my 17th birthday (I already had it), at Gemco for Elvis’ fourth long-player, Get Happy. EC has taken me down many different musical roads

since then, opening my ears to genres like Country, Classical, Bluegrass and Jazz. He’s collaborated with everyone from Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett and The Brodsky Quartet, to Loretta Lynn, Allen Toussaint and The Roots. His latest, (his 33rd), studio album, echoes early touchstones like This Year’s Model, and mid-career highlights like Brutal Youth and When I Was Cruel. A combustible mix of erudition and verbal venom, the tensile melodies are powered by stripped-down instrumentation from his longtime backing band, The Imposters.

Lyrics offer a treatise on the tumultuous transition between adolescence and adulthood. Still, Elvis finds a way to touch on his old themes of guilt, revenge, shame and infidelity. There’s a feral ferocity to this record that feels positively thrilling. After this one, he’ll probably return to his longgestating Broadway musical version of the Budd Schulberg/Elia Kazan film, A Face In The Crowd. But for one brief moment, he seems content to flex old musical muscles. Raw, visceral and immediate, The Boy Named If is wall-to-wall brilliant.

2. THE RAVE-UPS “Tomorrow” (Omnivore Recordings)

For me, The Rave-Ups performance in Pretty In Pink was the best part of John Hughes’ overcooked, wrong-side-of-thetracks teen romance. (Seriously, how poor was Molly Ringwald’s character? She drove a vintage Karmann Ghia and had an answering machine. I didn’t have my own car until my 20s. Bitter much? You bet. But I digress). During the early ‘80s, the band, fronted by Pittsburgh, Pa. native Jimmer Podrasky and featuring guitarist Terry Wilson, drummer Timothy Hernandez and bassist Tommy Blatnik, were the toast of the L.A. club scene. They released Town + Country on a small indie label, offering a rollicking amalgam of Country, Rock, Folk and Power Pop. Once they signed with Epic Records, they seemed poised to take over the world. Two superlative albums followed, 1987’s Book Of Your Regrets and 1990’s Chance. But their label didn’t know how to market them, and their music slipped through the cracks, too Country for Rock radio and too Rock & Roll for Country stations. Naturally, they broke up.

Fast-forward three decades later and The Rave-Ups reconvened. Jimmer had carved out a solo career beginning in 2013,

and the rest of the guys had continued to work in the music industry, but the time felt right to make create new music together. The result is Tomorrow, an 11-song set that feels as raucous, rebellious, crisp, caustic and concise as their classic ‘80s music. Richly evocative narratives hopscotch from puckish portraits of unrequited love, to poignant vignettes that touched on religious hypocrisy, prejudice, mental illness, senility and sunnier topics. All of it couched in their trademark combo-platter sound. There’s a joy and a buoyancy to this album that transcends the years. The RaveUps still have the goods.

3. LIZZO “Special” (Nice Life/Atlantic Records)

I have to give credit to my pal Tom, for urging me to listen to this record. I did, and fell deeply in love. From then on, it was “bad bitch o’ clock, and thick thirty” 24/7 here at the maxi-pad.. Lizzo’s music is truly so many things at once: a frothy cocktail of Fizzy Funk, Pop and Soul. Not only are her lyrics funny and flirty (the phrase “you my bitch” has never sounded so sentimental), they’re au courant, tackling issues like body image, self-confidence and dignity. Her physicality is part of her charm. Fiercely advocating Girl Power, she puts boys on the back-burner until she’s ready to trust someone insisting “if you love me, you love all of me, or none of me.” Dancefloor ready, effervescent, assertive and introspective, Melissa Viviane Jefferson (a.k.a. Lizzo) takes you to the club, and then she takes you to church.

4. DAWES “Misadventures Of A Doomscroller” (Rounder Records)

Another record that has rarely left the turntable. Dawes have been around nearly a decade and a half, and their music primarily drafted off the rustic sounds originally pioneered by (Laurel) Canyon dwellers like The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne Flying Burrito Brothers, Warren Zevon and East Coast compatriots like The Band. But on this, their eighth long-player, they made a hard left turn into Steely Dan territory. “…..Doomscroller” offered up a sleek seven-song set that matched sophisticated, melodies to syncopated instrumentation, labyrinthine arrangements and sly, sardonic lyrics. There aren’t too many bands out there that

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could radically reconfigure their sound, but Dawes execute a stylistic 180 and stick the landing. But this isn’t a case of musical onanism, there is a grace and economy to their shred. This record is equal parts sprawling, sublime and succinct

5. THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS “Memories To Burn (Regional Records)

When The Williams Brothers, identical twins Andrew and David, sing, they achieve that kind of familial harmonic blend that seems effortless. They began singing together as kids, showbiz was in their blood (their Uncle, Andy Williams, was an Easy Listening hit-maker with his own weekly variety show on TV). They were briefly teen idols in the early ‘70s, but a decade later they began carving out a career making music in the thriving L.A. scene. Between 1987 and 1993, they released three beautifully-wrought, harmony-heavy records before deciding to go their separate ways, at least professionally. Luckily, their producer, Marvin Etzioni (a talented musician in his own right, who played bass in the original incarnation of Lone Justice) remembered the brothers had recorded a few songs just for fun in the mid ‘90s. Once they located the tapes, Marvin and Andrew cleaned them up and edited a bit. The result was Memories To Burn,” a 10-song set that featured a few Marvin originals, a couple of Robbie Fulks favorites, covers from The Kinks, Iris DeMent, Buffy SainteMarie and a lone Andrew-David original. The pared-down production, features Andrew’s acoustic guitar, Marvin’s bass, pedal steel from the legendary Greg Leisz and Don Heffington behind the drum kit. The uncomplicated arrangements shined a spotlight on the brothers’ beatific vocals. This album is truly a gift. A lagniappe for longtime fans.

6. JOHN DOE “Fables In A Foreign Land” (Fat Possum Records)

John Doe will always be best known for fronting (along with his ex-wife, Exene Cervenka) L.A.’s premier Punk band, X. But he has also nurtured a richly rewarding solo career. Even as he toured with X this year, he also managed to write and record his 12th solo effort, Fables In A Foreign Land. The sharp, 13-song collection is credited to The John Doe Folk Trio which features Kevin Smith on bass and Conrad Choucroun on drums. This record runs the gamut, from cracked Country Waltzes, South-Of-TheBorder charmers, apocryphal songs about cowpokes, bears and balloons, flat-out Rockers, unrequited love and the sins of manifest destiny. Front and center though, are John’s sublime honey and woodsmoke vocals.

7. FREEDY JOHNSTON “Back On The Road To You” (Forty Below Records)

Freedy Johnston has been making essential music for more than 30 years now. Back in 1994, Rolling Stone proclaimed him Songwriter Of The Year and the appellation felt totally apropos. Since the beginning, the Kansas native

Sunday, January 1

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner –6:30pm

Thursday, December 29

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Live Music – 7pm

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Desert Beer Co. – The Sieve and the Saddle – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine Love – 6pm

Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Brian Swartz – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Shillelagh Brothers – 6pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Daytime Moon – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 9pm

Runway – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King Trio – 6pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, Village Idiots – 8:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Friday, December 30

Ace Hotel – Stronghold Reggae – 9pm

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Tony Grandberry –7pm

Bart Lounge – Picopalooza w/ DJ Pico and Friends – 8pm

Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – The Dudes of San Diego – 9pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Ken O’Malley – 6pm

Old Town La Quinta – Live Music –7-10pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys – 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

– Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJs Cielohigh and Dxsko – 9pm

Purple Room – TBA – 6pm

Sullivan’s – Hotwyre – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Saturday, December 31

Ace Hotel – NYE Bash w/ J Rocc and Seven Davis Jr. – 9pm

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, NYE Bash w/ Off Da Cuff – 8pm

Bart Lounge – NYE Bash w/ DJs Cielohigh, Hymn and LF – 8pm

consistently wed idiosyncratic character studies to wildly accessible melodies. That tradition continues on his 2022 opus, Back On The Road To You. His reedy tenor pairs nicely on separate duets with Aimee Mann, sultry Bangle Susanna Hoffs, and Susan Cowsill. Then there’s the Tropicalia Twang of “Madeline’s Eye,” the baroque Bacharach-y breeze of Somewhere Love and the snap, crackle pop of “There Goes A Brooklyn Girl.” A mordant and melancholy meditation on life and love.

8. PATTY GRIFFIN “Tape: Home Recordings And Rarities” (PGM/Thirty Tigers Records)

Patty Griffin is such a protean singersongwriter, that even when she serves an album of demos, home recordings and rarities, it’s still pretty enticing. Here, she contrasts sharp character studies with bitter kiss-offs, sturdy chansons and stripped-down torch songs. The album’s highlight is “Don’t Mind,” a flirtatious, come-hither duet with her erstwhile paramour (and perennial Golden God Of Rock) Robert Plant that simply grooves. By turns sly, vulnerable, affectionate, jubilant and introspective, Patty is always good company.

9. BIRD STREETS “Lagoon” (Sparkle Plenty Records/Deko Entertainment)

“I gotta tell you, I’m kind of a mess, live through the day, just to get to the next, can’t return a call, never mind a text, the monster inside me, it don’t get no rest.” That’s Bird Streets (a.k.a. John Brodeur) cataloguing his woes on “Sleeper Agent,” the opening cut from his sublime

Big Rock Pub – Winter Wonderland NYE Bash w/ Deldago Band – 9pm

Casuelas Café – Daveed Macias – noon, Cancun NYE – 9pm

Chef George’s – TBA – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Desert Fox – NYE Bash w/ Krystofer Do – 9pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – NYE Bash w/ Marc Antonelli, Christine Love and Chenza – 8pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – NYE w/ Tre’Sure – 9pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – NYE w/ Craic Haus – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – Live Music –7-10pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – NYE Party w/ Creature Canyon and Cailin Russo – 9pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – NYE Bash w/ Red’s Rockstar Karaoke, FREE Champagne Toast – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Gimme Gimme Disco NYE Bash – 9pm

Purple Room – NYE Bash w/ Rose Mallett and Sharon Sills – 6pm Sullivan’s – NYE Bash w/ Paul Villalobos – 8pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – NYE Bash w/ John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Rapmarz – 9pm

Wildest – NYE Bash w/ Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-1am

sophomore effort, Lagoon. Lush melodies, kaleidoscopic arrangements and baroque instrumentation wrap around emotionally complex lyrics that detail broken romances, substance issues and moments of angst and ennui. The saddest sentiments are wrapped in blithe and beatific packaging, rendering them simply irresistible.

10. STEPHEN McCARTHY & CARLA OLSON “NIGHT COMES FALLING” (Have Harmony Will Travel/Bob Frank Entertainment Orchard)

Although Stephen and Carla have known each other for decades, this debut marks the first time they’ve collaborated on more than one song. He’s best known for his work as guitarist and vocalist for The Long Ryders. She made her bones fronting The Textones and recording the critically acclaimed, 1988 effort, So Rebellious A Lover. Partnering with tragically beautiful ex-Byrd, Gene Clark, they created an alt.country (Americana, whatever) masterpiece. She and Stephen drafted off that template and the result is a sparkling 11-song set that matches nuanced narratives with razor-sharp arrangements and melodies that blur the lines between Country and Rock & Roll. To paraphrase the end of Casablanca, Night Comes Falling feels like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Well, that’s it. I have to shout-out albums that almost made the Top 10. They include Sloan’s Steady, Grant-Lee Phillips’ All That You Can Dream, Bonnie Raitt’s Just Like That…. and Hoodoo Guru’s Chariot Of The God. See you in 2023.

Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo Guitar – 1pm, Bob Corwin Piano Bar –3:30pm, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm

Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm

Casuelas Café – El Mariachi Coachella –1pm, Voices Carrie – 5:30pm

Fisherman’s Market, PS – Live Music – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Emo Night Brooklyn – 9pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana –12pm

The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, January 2

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Casuelas Café – Live Music – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Richard “88

Fingers” Turner – 6pm

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Tuesday, January 3

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, The Carmens –6:30pm

Casuelas Café – The Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm

The Village – Karaoke – 9pm

Wednesday, January 4

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, DJ Erineil – 7pm

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

The Fix – Alex Santana – 5:30pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris – 6pm

Jolene’s – Open Mic – 6:30pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – The Doo Wah Riders – 7pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

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

Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm

The Village – Rapmarz – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

123 FARM – 1,000,000 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!

CHERRY VALLEY, CA

Closes January 8, 2023. 5-10 PM (Closed Tuesdays) Open select days. Online tickets required prior to visit. Walk-in price is current online ticket price + additional $10 per person, buy tickets online to save.

Join us on a whimsical ride around Christmas Nights at 123 Farm featuring festive food and drinks, horse-drawn carriage tours, s’mores pits and Santa with a display of over one million lights.

PET POLICY: No pets allowed. Service animals welcome. Be aware that we have free roaming farm dogs on the property. Very friendly to guests and authentic service animals, but not friendly to pets.

GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES: As a real working farm, please be aware that many areas of the property are not ideal for

guests using a wheelchair or walker (uneven ground, wood chip cover, etc.).

123 Farm Eatery

There are two separate food courts: one indoors (Eatery) located in the main lobby and one outdoors (Sourdough Pizza booth) located across from Santa’s Workshop.

Carriage Rides

Available on select days, take a ride on a private carriage ride to the 1000-year-old oak tree.

Gingerbread House

The cafe at the Organic Galleries is transformed into a life-size gingerbread house. Stop by to purchase a cup of hot chocolate.

S’mores Pits

Book a private s’mores pit available on select days. $25 per 50 minutes.

One Million Lights

From acres of lavender, to our century

old olive grove and towering oaks, our expanse of property and historic buildings are shining bright with a display of over 1,000,000 lights. A truly unique experience to see in Southern California.

For more information visit: www.123farm.com/xmas

Think ‘Tis The Season and Light up your Night!

ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER

BY RICK RIOZZA

Certainly bubbly is one of the big choices for the big or small New Year’s party about town. For many it’s Champagne (the French stuff from the Champagne region of France that can only be called “champagne”, according to the Treaty of Versailles after World War I); others will run with all of the other “Champagne-like” quaffs, known world-wide as “Sparkling Wine”.

And then there is the new bubbly trend, where the world is now partaking and enjoying Prosecco. In the past ten years, this Italian sparkler has hit the heights. Some folks in the economist circle have claimed that this boom of this bubby greatly assisted in recovering from the 2008 fiscal meltdown. In the last five years alone, the Italian sparkling wine exports have nearly doubled, with Prosecco leading the way with 52 million cases sent over!

Now that’s a lot of cases. As your friendly neighborhood wine steward over at the Palm Springs Ralphs market, I’ve witnessed over the past year, hundreds of cases of the La Marca Prosecco brand set up as a freestanding display nearby the wine aisles.

The very popular brands of Ruffino, La Marca, Mionetto, and the like are always available at every market in town. They’re a great grab for a quick picnic, party or for appetizers. However, when you wish to enjoy some of the better stuff coming out of Italy for a nicer treat, to celebrate big events and/ or to accompany romantic endeavors, well, you’ll wish to come up to speed on world class Prosecco.

Now before you roll your eyes, as one is wont to do when $500 Champagnes are suggested for your soirée, please realize that the prices for these delicious Proseccos described below are absolutely great buys at under $20

Coming in at under $15 is the NV Alberigo 1276 Prosecco DOC Extra Dry. This Prosecco delivers fresh aromas and flavors of quince, lychee and citrus zest, which all come together beautifully in this refreshing style of Prosecco. On the palate this is clean and vivid with a lovely fresh character that continues through the finish; delicious, easy going and a pleasure to drink. This is definitely a wine for those who prefer a touch sweeter wine than the “brut” sparklers out there.

Albergio’s Extra Dry cuvée has tons of character and a level of complexity that you would expect from a wine two or three times the price! Perfect as a stand-alone aperitif or served along lighter cuisine.

Moving up the complexity ladder, we really enjoyed the Tenuta Di Collalbrigo Prosecco DOC Brut ($16). Here’s a Brut Prosecco with aromas of honeysuckle and spring flowers, peach, pear, and tropical notes. Then piquant notes of wildflower, white peppercorn and drying minerals. It’s a fascinating blend of flavors; plus you’ll get a touch of chopped mint, perhaps

peppermint, in the background that adds to the complexity. Fresh acidity with great bubbles and a great mouthfeel!

Now—welcome to Conegliano Valdobbiadene, located in the Veneto, between the ancient splendor of Venice and the austere beauty of the Dolomites, the foothills of the majestic Alps. Due to the beauty of its landscape, the area was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019. A unique landscape, shaped over the centuries by winemakers with enormous passion, where its growers and producers intend to enhance and preserve for future generations.

This special terroir is the home to the best Prosecco in the world. The grape of Prosecco is the Glera grape. It is not an international grape, such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio; it is the local grape of this area, thus, nowhere else in the wine world will one obtain the “Prosecco” flavor that you’re tasting. Do keep in mind that the Glera grape provides generally a sweeter tone to the sparkler. If you enjoy drier bubbles—go for the brut.

Comes now: Tenuta Di Collalbrigo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut ($20). This is world-class Prosecco at an amazing value! A DOCG superiore sparkler that sets the scene and the party.

A beautiful light straw bubbly with delightful aromas of melon, pear, peach, yellow apple, lemon, elderflowers, and floral blossoms. The flavor notes included apples, pears, nectarines, grapefruit, and quince. Prosecco fans, get ready to experience a new perspective on Prosecco!

It shouldn’t take too much effort to find these wines once you and/or your wine merchant know that they are imported by Votto Vines Importing company. Led by Chairman & CEO Mike Votto, he represents leading family-operated wine estates around the globe through its 90+ Collection. And the good news, is that this column has been granted an interview with Mike Votto next month, where we’ll certainly get some great inside info on his portfolio and the wine trade in general.

But for now, have yourself a safe & sane prosperous New Year! Cheers!

ARTSCENE

BY DEANN LUBELL

Ruthie Darling is known as the Princess of Rhymes. It is of no wonder as this acclaimed and award-winning author writes in such a way to skillfully blend the elements of story, real life challenges, and education into her charming children’s books. Let there be no mistake, however, these books with their bold, colorful illustrations by Tricia Capraro and Adam Devaney, not only attract the attention of little ones, but combined along with Darling’s written words, captivate the imagination of audiences of all ages. This former elementary school teacher has inspired many through her stories. “Empowering children and adults through the world of children’s literature is my mission,” said Darling.

Her books include The Hole Story about nothing/zero and spatial concepts. Miranda and Panda show how one is looking in other places and finding out that everything they need is right in front of them. Mrs. Libra and Zoey Zebra is all about learning to accept and appreciate oneself for who you are. Moonbeam focuses on accepting the way one is born that can apply to any age, any person, and any place in the world. My Angel Watches Over Me is a story for anyone who feels the odds are against them, as well as those who feel the odds are in their favor. Then there is the timeless story about caring and sharing

called One’derful. Darling’s latest creation is called The Turkey That Got Away. Its universal message emphasizes that it is important to have wishes and dreams. “Because if we believe, anything is possible,” said Darling. Ruth Darling’s books can be purchased on Amazon. For more info: ruthiedarling.com

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credit: Susan Goldberg)

Contact: np@patelarchitecture.com (Photo credit: Taylor Sherrill of Sherrill & Associates, Inc.)

SPECIAL NOTE: Photos of last week’s featured artist, Narendra Patel’s were left out of the story. Here are a few more examples of his amazing works.

PET PL ACE NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

relax. Their loving companionship reduces stress, depression, and anxiety. Dogs and horses help reduce post- traumatic stress for combat veterans. They work daily miracles for all of us humans, bringing joy to our lives as they teach us about unconditional love and living in the moment.

LOSE WEIGHT – Obesity decreases life expectancy of up to 14 years in humans and up to 2.5 years in their animals. As you select healthier foods, make sure to provide better nutrition for Fido. Avoid serving harmful human foods to pets. However, fresh carrots, cooked green beans, steamed broccoli, banana slices, and apple slices are healthy options for you and your dog.

EXERCISE & GET FIT – Walking a dog keeps you both healthy and happy. If you are athletic, enjoy the outdoors even more hiking and jogging with Fido.

MEET NEW PEOPLE – Dogs are natural ice breakers, and that adorable pup you walk down the street can result in new friends or even a new love interest. You score extra points with them when they learn your dog is a rescue.

BY JANET McAFEE

organization. Walk a dog for sick or elderly neighbors.

ADOPT A RESCUE PET – The New Year is always the time for new beginnings and second chances. If you are still “dogless” or seeking to adopt a cat, visit the thousands of animals waiting at shelters and rescue organizations. You might fall in love with a new best fur friend.

This week, animal lovers and their 4-legged companions ring in the New Year 2023. In 2021, we made great strides in reducing the plight of homeless dogs and cats, but unfortunately public shelter intakes swelled in 2022. Animal advocates must do more to help in the coming year. “Rescue” is becoming the favored route to adopt a pet. The public is now more aware of the problems including medical issues with adopting from puppy mills, backyard breeders, and online pet sales. New York recently joined California and several other states banning the commercial sale of dogs and cats at pet store with the aim of encouraging shelter adoptions.

Daisy pictured here is ready to celebrate the New Year. This Chihuahua girl was once a stray dog running through a busy Coachella Valley street. Rescued by Loving All Animals, this happy little pup orchestrated her own adoption in 2022. She is a fixture at Palm

Springs venues on outings with Richie and Ido. The smiling little dog brings joy to strangers. Richie tells us, “We fell in love immediately with the dog originally called Gidget when she ran to greet us. When she came home, it was like she was with us forever.”

While our canine and feline companions provide affection and companionship, there is a special love bestowed from rescued animals in their “second chance” home. These animals will not only bring us increased health and happiness, but they can also be part of our New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some ideas for your 2023 resolutions.

GET HEALTHY – Having a dog or cat improves your physical health, including reducing your blood pressure. If you decide to quit smoking this year, your pet will give you another reason because a smoke-filled environment also jeopardizes their health.

REDUCE STRESS & DEPRESSION - Holding and petting a pet immediately makes you

VOLUNTEER IN THE NEW YEAR – If you resolve to help people in the New Year, dogs may also play a role. If your dog is calm and likes strangers, consider getting him certified as a therapy dog and bring joy to hospital patients and nursing home residents. Paws and Hearts is a wonderful pet therapy organization you can contact. Volunteer at a public shelter or private animal welfare

Visit the Coachella Valley’s largest county shelter, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. View their adoptable animals at www. rcdas.com and call (760) 343-3644 for more information. Visit the Devore San Bernardino County shelter at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino or call (909) 386-9820, open 7 days a week. View Devore’s adoptable animals at www.petharbor.com. Check out the Humane Society of the Desert for a dog of any size at www.orphanpet.com, apply online and call (760) 329-0203 for an appointment. Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 or www.lovingallanimals.org to see their available animals and receive assistance to locate a rescue dog elsewhere if you seek a certain breed.

Happy New Year 2023 to you and your 4-legged family members!

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MEET ANNIE MEET LEAH

This beautiful 2-yr-old Labrador mix girl has waited for a home since October! Come meet this friendly staff favorite at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat. Annie loves people and loves to play in the dog playgroup. Ask to meet her in a private visiting area. Dog ID#A1702292, www.rcdas.org.

I’m another long-term resident at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, hoping to be home in the New Year. Meet me at 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org and ask to visit me in a private visiting area. I’m great with people and other dogs in the shelter playgroup, but starting to get kennel stressed.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS –Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public)

PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at psanimalsshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public)

DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL – Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, View animals at www.petango.com/dhsacc. 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, Call for appointment (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email volunteer@ animalsamaritans.org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 6563833. (Private)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www. orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private)

KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private)

PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private)

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA

– Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private)

FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private)

SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE

– Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private)

LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY –Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, living-free.org, (951) 659-4687. (Private)

CITY OF BANNING ANIMAL SHELTER –Open daily 10am-6pm. Located at 2050 E. Charles St, Banning. Many beautiful animals of all sizes. View animals at arerescue.org/ banning. (951) 708-1280 Short staffed so don’t always answer phones. (Public)

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

Here are some places where you can adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat!

NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS IN 2023 HADDON

Sacramento was busy last year. Below are some of the new laws that go into effect on January 1st.

Abortion: AB-2223 protects a woman’s right to end a pregnancy without fear of prosecution, no matter how the abortion is carried out. If you help someone end a pregnancy, you are protected from criminal or civil liability whether you are a doctor or not.

Mental Illness: Family members, first responders and medical workers will now be able to work with a judge in putting together conservancy plans for those with a variety of psychotic disorders. Riverside County will be amongst the first to roll out these special courts.

Criminals: If you have fulfilled the penalty for your actions, fewer people will be able to access your criminal history. Criminals can now have their records sealed so long as they stay out of trouble for four years. The law does not apply to registered sex offenders. Other than schools, government, and law enforcement, most will no longer have access to criminal history.

New Optional Holidays: The state now recognizes Lunar New Year (January 22nd) and Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18th) and Juneteenth (June 19th).

Minimum Wage: All employers must pay at least $15.50 per hour.

Fast food workers: A new council is being established to review working conditions while establishing a minimum wage for workers in the industry. This council can raise

wages to as high as $22/hour.

Street Food Legalized! The permitting process is being revised to allow for street food vendors. The objective is to bring greater health protection while allowing these small businesses to operate legally.

Jaywalkers Rejoice! The Freedom to Walk Act is now law. This law allows you to cross a street outside of an intersection or crosswalk so long as it is safe to do so.

Woman Rejoice! Dry cleaners can no longer charge a woman more to clean her polo shirt than a man. Going forward, businesses must charge a woman the same amount as a man or be subject to fines.

Bicyclists: From now on, motorists are required to change lanes and give right of

ways to bicyclists if reasonably possible. For bicyclists (including e-bikes), you can now use pedestrian crosswalks. In the past, bicycles were required to follow the same traffic signals as motorists.

Combatting Catalytic Converter Theft: Anyone buying a used catalytic converter must keep a record of who sold it to them. To sell these oft-stolen devices, you must be state-certified to be able to sell these oftstolen devices.

Sex trafficking: To try and combat sex trafficking, hotels will be subject to civil penalties if anyone working at a hotel suspects human or sex trafficking and does not report this to law enforcement.

Trans-gender protections: While it is legal

BY HADDON LIBBY

to change your gender in California, not all states are so friendly toward this group of Americans. The law is meant to protect people who come to our state for treatment from having to share this health information with another state, healthcare provider or other group. The law also allows the state jurisdiction on custody rights for young adults or juveniles looking for gender care.

Bereavement Leave: It is illegal for employers of more than five people to deny unpaid bereavement leave. The only requirement is that the employee worked for the business for at least 30 days.

Employer Wage Transparency. If you work for a company with at least 15 employees, you can now ask for salary ranges on all job postings. The idea behind this law is to counter workplace discrimination where people with similar skill sets receive different pay.

The California Consumer Privacy Act states that cannot collect your personal data without prior consent. Starting in 2023, employers can no longer collect information on employees.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more info, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com

CHRISTMAS TIME is a time that attracts lots of tourists and traffic.

I remember coming here every Christmas holiday for the parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Palm Canyon with water guns. Of course during the holidays, you be prepared for Checkpoints throughout the CV. The main purpose of these checkpoints is not for DUI arrests, but rather to warn us to drive safely.

My Legal Columns and radio show were entitled, “Accidentally Yours”. I informed my readers/listeners to write down all the facts of how the accident happened. My advice is to always list what hurts, from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes. A lawyer needs this information, and let’s face it, your memory is better shortly after the accident than it is 6 months or several years later.

After the accident, I advise my clients to use their cell phone to take pictures of the damage to the cars, injuries, the other driver’s license, and at fault driver’s insurance card. In addition, victims should get statements from the wits, and get the other driver’s statement. With today’s smartphones, this is easy to do.

When injured, drivers should seek a medical evaluation asap. An ambulance, validates the injuries severity and provides the information a lawyer needs to get you a maximum recovery. Unfortunately, often victims do not want to spend money on

the hospital, ER, or ambulance. They don’t realize they will get it back in SPADES in the settlement, if they were not at fault.

Your talking to the defense lawyer or defense insurance company adjuster, puts your lawyer at a disadvantage, as it provides INFORMATION to the defense. A client does not always remember what they told the adjuster, and it is not just what the victim said, but what the adjuster/attorney THOUGHT s/ he heard you say.”

Clients should take down social media, as it is the latest trick used by the defense in both Accidents and DUI cases. The defense will Google the victim in an auto crash, and check Facebook etc, to gather information on you. They may also contact your Facebook friends to get negative information about you.

For instance, IF you post you were just in an accident and thus were 1 hour late for golf or tennis, it arguably suggests you were not hurt that badly. If while treating, you post about playing a sport, going dancing, or on a ski vacation, this might suggest you were ok and thus faking your injuries…..or so the defense would argue. Obviously, one can be injured and still play tennis or golf, but with some pain.

It is harmful to your case, if you delay seeking medical help, or see your own family doctor, who says “go home and soak in a hot bath and come back in a month or

two.” When you call the next month you are told there are no appointments for 30-60 days. When you see the doc again s/he says the same thing and you return 1-2 months thereafter. After 3 visits, over 6 months, you may be discharged with a bill of $600, and the insurance company offers $1000. Then you want to know why your case wasn’t worth a lot more since you were in pain for 6 months and still hurting?

The bottom line is that, “If you don’t see a doctor on a regular basis, the delay reduces the case value, and the case may not be financially worthwhile for an attorney. In other words, the insurance company will argue if you were really injured you would have found a way to get medical care.”

Ideally, you should see a doctor you have never seen before, so there are no skeletons in your closet when this doctor prepares a medical report. Notes in the doctors file of substance abuse, abortion, venereal disease, prior injuries etc. are fair game and negatives to some jurors. In addition, you need to treat with a doctor that knows how to write medical/legal reports. If you delay treatment, the insurance company will argue the treatment may not have been from this accident. They ask how do we know you didn’t Slip and Fall in the shower or at home and then say it was from the accident? The bottom line is that adjusters are paid to downplay the severity of the accident and the amount to be paid to you.

Sooo, protect yourself and retain an experienced LOCAL PI lawyer and not

someone you see advertising on TV! YOU DESERVE SOUND LEGAL RESULTS, NOT SOUNDBITES!

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DRINKING AND TEXTING BOTH CAUSE ARRESTS AND ACCIDENTS, OR MAKE A DRIVER LESS LIKELY TO AVOID A DUI INDUCED ARREST OR ACCIDENT… THAT WOULD NOT BE THEIR FAULT.

BEING INTOXICATED, IS JUST AS SERIOUS AS BEING INTEXTICATED.

A DRIVER MUST DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT, AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER…. THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”.

“SOLAR PANEL DOCTORS” PRESENTS THE HISTORY OF SOLAR ENERGY

The sun was created by God, but who invented the modern solar energy technology we employ today that reduces our carbon footprint and energy bills?

Everything in life has a nucleus, or [point of origin]. More poignant to our theme and subject matter, in biology we’ll use the word “cell”. Let us begin by briefly studying a human condition that causes interruption to otherwise good health: The upset stomach.

The source of an upset stomach is almost assuredly attributed to eating bad food, right? Well, not always. The source of an upset stomach could be induced by an angry boss yelling at someone for his or her own shortcomings. Essentially, the nucleus, or cell, to the problem may not be what you may presume. The same presumption can be made with other “cells” of origin. Who for example believes that Nicola Tesla, worse yet, Elon “Mr. Aliens” Musk, invented our modern solar energy technology?

Have you ever wondered how modern solar energy technology was created – every pun-intended?

Solar Cells, or Solar Sells, whichever you prefer. Both are true statements. Solar Cells is Solar Panel Doctors’ exclusive monthly column dedicated to our clients and future clients, or whomever is interested in expanding their wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Our column is unique in its delivery and is not offered by any other solar company. Our column’s purpose is to educate, entertain, and inspire.

The true history of modern solar technology (abbreviated):

Solar energy was adopted by humankind as a trusted and limitless source of energy (until the day modern existence ends) since around the 7th century B.C. [Before Christ]. During these days of old when people wore sandals, and when cell phones did not exist. That’s right folks. There was a time when the machines that are glued to your hands and ears did not exist. Some say our world was in many cases better off.

During these ancient days, we, more primitive humans, used, albeit employed the sun’s solar rays to primitively start fires in addition to using our primitive versions of magnifying glasses. According to historians, during the 3rd century B.C., Romans and Greeks were known for their use of the sun’s power. They used mirrors to reflect the sun’s solar rays and used them to light torches. These torches where then used for religious ceremonies.

In more recent times, it was Paris, France born, 19-year-old Edmond Becquerel, French physicist, that discovered the principle behind what we today call “solar energy”.

Edmond has been credited with the discovery of the “photovoltaic effect”: the operating principle behind our modern-day solar “cells”.

The year of Edmond’s discovery was 1839 while he was working late in his father, Antoine Cesar Becquerel’s laboratory, a dark and dingy, musty old dive populated with Bunsen burners, test tubes and such. Edmond was experimenting with photography at the time, and it was one

night when he accidentally realized he had founded certain materials capable of generating voltage and electrical current when exposed to light. We must believe that the discovery must have truly, “lit up his night”.

In Edmond’s teenage experiment, he used silver chloride or “silver bromide” to coat platinum electrodes. Once these electrodes were illuminated, voltage and current were thus generated, and hey presto! The disco ball attached to his father’s laboratory lit up and the juke box started playing… Well, not entirely. Edmond’s “Photovoltaic Effect” is also known as the “Becquerel Effect”.

Moving into the modern era of solar energy technology, it was in 1954 that photovoltaic “technology” was packaged by United States based inventors, Daryl Calvin Fuller, and Gerald Pearson. These two gentlemen – presuming that they were gentleman - developed the silicon photovoltaic (PV) cell at Bell Labs. This triumphantly marked the very first solar cell capable of converting enough of the sun’s solar energy into usable power that would run modern electrical equipment.

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Two years later in 1956, the first ever solar array was made available for purchase to the public. However, at the time the cost per watt was a staggering $300. As you may imagine, only the extremely privileged could afford such novelty. By 1975, the cost per watt had dropped to $100, which, sadly, was still far beyond the majorities reach. Kilowatt prices have continued to decrease by approximately 10% per year – thankfully, and that leads us to the modern solar energy technology.

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If you or your solar company require solar panel service, installed, removed, or you are currently seeking employment, contact: Solar Panel Doctors today at (760) 980-7431. Your life support has arrived.

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Firefighters think safety and situational awareness all the time. So should you, especially this New Years Eve. Let’s ring in the New Year with Safety at the top of our plan with some converted safety tips made for you!

Following are a few safety tips you can relate to that will help you stay safe and sound when the clock strikes midnight and the bells ring!

Designate a Qualified Apparatus Operator: Just like any other night, don’t drink and drive. Take a cab or rideshare service or arrange to stay overnight at a friend’s house. Have a friend who prefers not to drink? They’re the perfect chauffeur!

Hit the Air Brakes: Better yet if you don’t have to go behind the wheel—or even get in a car—don’t! More people will be driving under the influence on New Year’s Eve, so avoid the potential for an accident by staying off the roads all together.

Maintain Situational Awareness: Yes, you’re out to have a good time, not to

work. But New Year’s Eve is no time to let your guard down. If you’re at a party or a nightclub, there’s an increased potential for fights to break out or a medical emergency to occur. And as we know, some people are looking for opportunities such as big gatherings to commit acts of terror. As a first

responder, if something happens, people will be looking to you. Relax and have fun, but stay alert, too.

Access and Egress: If you’ll be at a hotel, restaurant, concert, bar, make sure you identify all access and egress routes in the event something goes south.

Use the Buddy System: It’s not quite twoin, two-out, but it’s best to travel in groups and watch out for one another. New Year’s Eve can get a little crazy, but there’s safety in numbers.

Monitor Your Intake: For many people, New Year’s Eve celebrations involve champagne and other adult drinks. That’s OK—but remember that moderation is key. Keep tabs on how much you and the people you’re with are consuming. Rotate alcoholic drinks with water and remember to take it easy!

Protect Those K-9s: Don’t forget about your pets! While you’re out partying, they might be cowering in fear from fireworks or other loud celebrations. Try to find them a

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quiet spot and check in on them frequently.

Watch Out for Hot Spots: Candles, incense and oil burners are festive. But no decoration is worth your life. Closely monitor any open flames and remember to extinguish all candles and unplug holiday lights before leaving the room or going to sleep.

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals. Don’t risk starting a fire or hurting someone by messing around with fireworks on New Year’s Eve. You can catch a much better light show in person or on TV—without jeopardizing safety. In the fire service we always say, “Everyone Goes Home.” The same attitude should apply to your New Year’s Celebration.

By using some common sense, we can all go home safely.

Happy New Year!

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET IN SHAPE?

There is no exact window for how long it takes to get in shape.

The time it takes to get in shape depends on individual goals, which could include strength, endurance, weight loss, body fat loss, etc.

Increasing your physical activity level is likely to make you feel better before you see noticeable results.

The type of exercise selected and a person’s beginning fitness level are important factors.

Time depends on goals

The answer to this fitness question depends, in part, on what you mean by “in shape.”

Are you looking to improve time? Get stronger? Lose weight? Lose body fat? The answer to how long it will take to get fit will vary for each one of those goals.

A beginner wanting to run a 5K race will take less time to get in shape than someone training for their first marathon or triathlon. And they will need a different training program than someone getting ready for a weeklong backpacking trip.

In general, though, you will start to “feel” better long before you see major fitness results.

Typically, you should focus your efforts in

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three different areas:

Cardiovascular fitness Strength

Balance and flexibility.

And if you exercise regularly, over time you will gain even more fitness benefits.

At 6 to 8 weeks, you can definitely notice some changes, and in 3 to 4 months you can do a pretty good overhaul to your health and fitness.

Strength-specific results take about the same amount of time.

For a client who is already in good cardio shape but just wants to learn how to lift weights safely, 3 months is usually a reasonable time frame.

So, how long until you are sporting a “ripped body”?

If you’re consistent about working out and dieting properly for a full year, and you weren’t significantly overweight to begin with, then after 1 year you can expect to sport a lean, muscular physique with a visible six pack. But if we are looking to just improve your overall fitness level, stamina, mobility and flexibility usually it takes up to 3 month to start seeing first results.

You can schedule your FREE Fitness Assessment by reaching us at (760)880-9904 or visit us at cvsendmeatrainer.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor,” writes Aries author Anne Lamott. “It will keep you cramped and insane.” I think that’s a key theme for you to embrace in 2023. Let’s express the idea more positively, too. In Navajo culture, rug weavers intentionally create small imperfections in their work, like odd-colored beads or stray pieces of yarn. This rebellion against unattainable exactitude makes the art more soulful. Relieved of the unrealistic mandate to be flawless, the rug can relax into its beauty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here are my four decrees for you in 2023, Taurus. 1. You are cleared to be greedy if it’s in service to a holy cause that fosters others’ well-being as well as yours. 2. It’s permissible to be stubborn if doing so nourishes versions of truth and goodness that uplift and inspire your community. 3. It’s proper to be slow and gradual if that’s the best way to keep collaborative projects from becoming slipshod. 4. It’s righteous to be zealous in upholding high standards, even if that causes less diligent people to bail out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 2023, many interesting lessons will arrive via your close relationships and collaborations. You will have the potential to learn more about the art of togetherness than you have in a long time. On occasion, these lessons may initially agitate you. But they will ultimately provide more pleasure and healing than you can imagine right now. Bonus prediction: You will have an enhanced talent for interweaving your destiny together with the fates of your allies.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here are some projects I’d love to see you pursue in 2023: 1. Teach your allies the fine points of how to cherish you but not smother you. 2. Cultivate your natural talent for appreciating the joys of watching and helping things grow: a child, a creative project, a tree, a friendship, or your bank account. 3. If you don’t feel close to the family members that fate provided you with, find others you like better. 4. As you explore territories that are further out or deeper within, make sure your Cancerian shell is expandable. 5. Avoid being friends with people who are shallow or callous or way too cool. 6. Cultivate your attraction to people who share your deepest feelings and highest ideals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mystic teacher Terence McKenna said, “You have to take seriously the notion that understanding the universe is your responsibility, because the only understanding of the universe that will be useful to you is your own understanding.” This will be key advice for you in 2023. You will be wise to craft an updated version of your personal philosophy. I suggest you read a lot of smart people’s ideas about the game of life. Make it your quest to commune with interesting minds who stimulate your deep thoughts. Pluck out the parts that ring true as you create a new vision that is uniquely your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): How should we refer to your romantic adventures in 2023? We could be whimsical and call them “Ritual Mating Dances on the Outskirts of History.” We could be melodramatic and call them “Diving into the Deep Dark Mysteries in Search of Sexy Treasures.” Or we could be hopeful and call them “A Sacred Pilgrimage to the Frontiers of Intimacy.” I think there’s a good chance that all three titles will turn out to be apt descriptors of the interesting stories ahead of you—especially if you’re brave as you explore the possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Coddiwomple” is an English slang word that means to travel resolutely and dynamically toward an as-yet unknown destination. It’s not the same as wandering aimlessly. The prevailing mood is not passivity and vagueness. Rather, one who coddiwomples has a sense of purpose about what’s enjoyable and meaningful. They may not have a predetermined goal, but they know what they need and like. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the next six months will be an excellent time for

you Libras to experiment with coddiwompling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the theater of ancient Greece, the term anagnorisis referred to a pivotal moment when a character discovered a big truth they had previously been unaware of. Another Greek word, peripeteia, meant a reversal of circumstances: “a change by which the action veers round to its opposite.” I bring these fun ideas to your attention, dear Scorpio, because I think 2023 could bring you several instances of an anagnorisis leading to a peripeteia. How would you like them to unfold? Start making plans. You will have uncanny power to determine which precise parts of your life are gifted with these blessings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Winters are cold in Olds, a town in Alberta, Canada. Temperatures plunge as low as 24 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. But an agronomist named Dong Jianyi has built a giant greenhouse there that enables him to grow vegetables year-round. He spends no money on heat, but relies on innovative insulation to keep the inside warm. In 2021, he grew 29,000 pounds of tomatoes. I propose we make him your inspirational role model for 2023, Sagittarius. My guess is, that like him, you will be a wellspring of imaginative resourcefulness. What creative new developments could you generate? How might you bring greater abundance into your life by drawing extra energy from existing sources? How could you harness nature to serve you even better?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In accordance with your astrological omens in 2023, I’ve chosen a quote from Capricorn storyteller Michael Meade. I hope you will make it one of your core meditations in the coming months. He writes, “All meaningful change requires a genuine surrender. Yet, to surrender does not simply mean to give up; more to give up one’s usual self and allow something other to enter and redeem the lesser sense of self. In surrendering, we fall to the bottom of our arguments and seek to touch the origin of our lives again. Only then can we see as we were meant to see, from the depth of the psyche where the genius resides, where the seeds of wisdom and purpose were planted before we were born.” (The quote is from Meade’s book Fate and Destiny, The Two Agreements of the Soul.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In addition to my career as a horoscope columnist, I have written novels and other books. I have worked as a singer-songwriter in rock bands and performed a one-person show in theaters. As I survey my history, I always break into sardonic laughter as I contemplate how many businesspeople have advised me, “First, you’ve got to sell out. You’ve got to dumb down your creative efforts so as to make yourself salable. Only later, after you have become successful, can you afford to be true to your deepest artistic principles.” I am very glad I never heeded that terrible counsel, because it would have made me insane and unhappy. How are you doing with this central problem of human life, Aquarius? Are you serving the gods of making money or the gods of doing what you love? The coming year will, I suspect, bring you prime opportunities to emphasize the latter goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’ve chosen a sweet taste of advice for you to keep referring back to in 2023. It’s in rapt alignment with upcoming astrological omens. I suggest you copy my counsel out in longhand on a piece of paper and keep it in your wallet or under your pillow. Here it is, courtesy of author Martha Beck: “The important thing is to tell yourself a life story in which you, the hero, are primarily a problem solver rather than a helpless victim. This is well within your power, whatever fate might have dealt you.”

Homework: What one element could you add to your life that would bring a major enhancement?

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ith COVID occupying our thoughts and time in 2022, there is barely a moment to think about anything else. Family and friend relationships were put on hold or dissolved altogether. Lost jobs due to the economy or from forced inoculation of an experimental drug found anxiety, depression, and suicides increase exponentially.

Pathirathna, M.L. et.al. researched over 1052 studies and published his analysis in BMC Psychiatry. Eighteen of the studies showed 12,746 suicidal attempts and 33,345 suicidal deaths. The mental health impact of social distancing, COVID-19 quarantine, and financial crises due to loss of employment was associated with risk factors for suicide and/or suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six common thematic recommendations for preventing suicidal deaths and suicidal attempts were identified.

As a consequence of these behavior problems, it is no surprise the pandemic created a new set of cannabis stoners. The Covid-19 nightmare sparked a number of shake-ups to the social order – a burgeoning anti-work movement, a sharp economic swoon, and tiresome new polarities in the culture war.

According to the data analytics firm Headset, legal marijuana sales increased by 120% in 2020, and 61% in 2021, and Fortune reported that Americans bought $18bn worth of cannabis in our first coronavirus year, $7bn more compared with 2019 transactional figures. An increasing number of people are abstaining from alcohol, which is a rebound effect from early pandemic debauchery.

As we come out of this COVID nightmare I

wonder what is in store for cannabis in 2023.

The year started with the promise by a Democratic Congress and a Democratic Whitehouse to pass the MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement), H.R. 3884. This act would make cannabis consumers, marijuana convicts, and the everexpanding gay-market industry, no longer a crime. The Senate did not take up the mantle. So, the MORE Act went nowhere. The strategy of tacking a cannabis bill at the end of spending bills proved to be a failure.

What did happen however is Congress passed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, a stand-alone bill introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein

(D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to expand research into marijuana-derived medications. The medical community agrees that we need more research to learn about marijuana’s potential health benefits, but our federal laws today are standing in the way of us finding those answers.

This bill will remove excessive barriers that make it difficult for researchers to study the effectiveness and safety of marijuana, and hopefully, give patients more treatment options. The strategy of a stand-alone cannabis bill proved successful.

As we end 2022, I am reminded of a famous physician, Dr. Robert Malone, who

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publishes his thoughts daily on the pandemic. I look forward to his words of wisdom in my email every day. He summarizes the arc of this most disappointing of years. “The cognitive dissonance is almost overwhelming, and yet we must somehow come to terms with the profound widespread loss of integrity which has become a defining characteristic of both US and global governance (not to mention corporate media).”

He invites us to exercise compassion for our friends and family that have endured the brunt of being called crazy or conspiracy theorists. Consider the stress of being told relentlessly on TV, social media, or print media that the COVID restrictions will mitigate the spread of this deadly virus, and yet we see our athletes dropping dead on the playing field. Our continence is frozen in place.

Let us embrace our relationships with renewed hope regardless of the other person’s views pro or con regarding vaccines. I do pray that 2023 is a year of healing and renewal. Let us dissent without anger, discuss without ridicule, and forgive our transgressions on one another in the spirit of the baby Jesus’ birth.

My lectures on Marijuana Without the High will occur in a new timeframe. Join me on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Vault Dispensary Lounge Call 760-866-9660 or send comments to cannaangel16@gmail.com.

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