Desert Star Weekly March 8, 2023 issue!

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Moulin Rouge Gala

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Tools For Tomorrow, TFT, held its annual fundraiser at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on Monday, February 27th.

Over 200 people attended this Gala, with one of the largest silent auctions during

the cocktail hour. The auction held many items like trips, dinners, golf outings, party tickets, wines, glamorous beaded purses, oil paintings, etc. The theme was A Night At The Moulin Rouge.

Tools for Tomorrow

is celebrating 24 years of serving the Coachella Valley. Children aged 8 to 11 have after-school programs that teach the arts and more. This year, the Harry S. Truman Elementary School students, directed by Melanie Blue

Mama’s House Ministries Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary Luncheon

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, SR., M.D., Receives Rave Reviews As This Year’s Keynote Speaker

By Madeline Zuckerman

Mama’s House

Ministries celebrated its 10th Anniversary in grand style with a packed house of elegantly-attired guests at its Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon at the Indian Wells Renaissance Resort & Spa. These supportive and generous guests were there for all the right reasons!

Mama’s House is the only residential home within the Coachella Valley providing shelter for women facing unplanned pregnancies or at-risk women with children and victims of abuse who are vulnerable with no place to go or means of support. With nurturing support, these mothers have the necessary

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life skills for stability, recovery, and self-sufficiency. Upon completing the unique, faithbased program at Mama’s House, these mothers are prepared for brighter futures with opportunities to reach their full potential as productive members of their communities.

“It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Ben Carson, along with each of you, to

and David Hirsch, performed for the guests. The children were so very excited. They looked so professional in their white shirts and red berets. Their excitement filled the air. Proud parents looked on as they performed. Their

brothers and sisters were equally pleased to watch their siblings sing and dance. Unfortunately, they only did one performance while the guests wanted more. Teachers were

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Moira Sakena, Briawna Jackson, Emcee Patrick Evans, Terri Newman, and Jazmine Curie. Photo by Pat Krause.

Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton to Light Up the Morongo Stage see page 12.

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson. Sr., M.D., Luncheon Keynote Speaker. Photo credit Marc Glassman

MUSIC BY ROBERT KINSLER

Power Pop Heroes Celebrate Songcraft

Kool Kat Musik has issued several strong efforts in early 2023 celebrating melody-minded artists.

Artist: Ed Ryan

Title: A Big Life (Kool Kat Musik)

You might like if you enjoy: Matthew Sweet, Fountains of Wayne, Shoes, The Rudies

Tell me more: While it’s not uncommon for modern-day artists to enlist dozens of cowriters and multiple producers to complete a single album, leave it to talented singersongwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ed Ryan to write, sing, play and produce his outstanding album

A Big Life all by himself. Fans of power pop and melodic rock will love the dozen-track album

(his fifth release on the Kool Kat label). The euphoric opener “Settle Down” features a driving rhythm, stellar vocal harmonies and shining guitars. The buoyant

“As I Am” also benefits from Ryan’s great talents playing all the instruments, with the track bolstered by flashy multi-layered guitar lead solos that further define the original. “Lighthouse” is another nugget, somehow blending shimmering power pop and raucous garage rock during its irresistible run. While the tuneful rockers such as “Testify” and “Trial By Fire” are an obvious attraction here, Ryan also displays his knack for more acoustic stylings via the lovely “Wonder” (which features an especially marvelous electric guitar solo) and the

Baroque ballad “The Dreaming Moon.” A Big Life is set for release on March 17, and is available now for pre-order. Information: KoolKatMusik.com.

Artist: Stephen Lawrenson

Title: Chants Of A Lifetime

(Kool Kat Musik)

You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, Teenage Fanclub

Tell me more: Stephen Lawrenson’s new album Chants

Of A Lifetime really conjures up an era when top-tier songcraft, melody, experimentalism and distinctive vocals mattered. In fact, this great 10-song album draws natural comparisons with masterworks from Big Star, Todd Rundgren and Teenage Fanclub. Chants Of A Lifetime marks Lawrenson’s first album

since 2013’s Obscuriosity; the new album was written and recorded between 2016 and 2022 — a challenging time for the artist that included dealing with periodic bouts of writer’s block, the death of his father, and the global pandemic. The inviting opener “Really Good” (featuring guest lead guitarist Rybo Lewan of Twin Strike fame) works with its creative mix of crunchy guitars, lovely vocals and rich keyboards. The yearning “In Circles” surprises with all types of glorious sonic layers and a potent lead vocal.

“Blue Room” (with guest Beard of Bees’ Rob Perez delivering stunning lead guitar work) is a dynamic and bewitching rocker; the beautiful acoustic folk rock gem “My Muse” recalls the magical approach heard on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà Vu. The parade of wonderful songs also includes the wistful “King of Sympathy,” evocative rocker “Here & Now,” enchanting “Streets” and sweeping “Last Song (Save Me).” Information: KoolKatMusik.com.

Artist: Fringe Benefit

Title: Fringe Benefit (Kool Kat Musik)

You might like if you enjoy: Badfinger, Power pop, Paul McCartney, The Hotshots

Tell me more: Fringe Benefit

— a Dorset, England-spawned outfit whose self-titled debut was released via Capricorn Records in 1977 — is back again thanks to a newly-issued deluxe edition of Fringe Benefit by Kool Kat Musik. This writer was sadly unaware of the 45year old gem until I heard the disc’s soaring lead-off track “All In Vain” and was instantly hooked. The album’s musical riches definitely extend beyond that timeless track; the tuneful Burt Bacharach-mining “Darling” and “Wanna Be With You,” psychedelic blues-meetsprog rock foray “Was God an Astronaut,” uptempo rootsy reading of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne” and enchanting “Let A Light Shine” collectively make a compelling case for adding Fringe Benefit to your music library. The Kool Kat audio CD edition features four previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Information: KoolKatMusik.com.

$38 M State Housing Investment for Indio

By Desert Star Staff Sacramento, CA –

Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) proudly commends recent state housing investment of over $38 million for Coachella Valley Housing Coalition projects in Indio and pledges continued focus on housing resources for the 2023 legislative session.

“Collaborating with regional partners and through strategic legislative reforms and advocacy, we have delivered millions in California housing and infrastructure resources. We applaud the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition’s longstanding history of affordable housing leadership and are excited that their recent $38 million state

funding award came from programs our work has helped to expand,” said Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia.

“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and we must continue pursuing investments to address urgent housing disparities while preparing for the growth of our region. This year, we have plans to focus legislation on improving the accessibility of key housing programs, increasing our district’s eligibility for state investments, and ensuring that we prioritize resources for underserved populations such as our farmworkers, students, and tribal communities.”

During his tenure in the California State Assembly,

Assemblymember Garcia has championed policy reforms and direct funding requests to increase access to housing and vital infrastructure resources. As a result, Garcia has attained a $15 million state budget allocation for the Coachella Valley’s Housing Catalyst Fund, $30 million to safely re-house residents from Oasis Mobile Home Park, and has successfully ushered hundreds of millions in state housing funds for projects throughout his district.

Most recently, the California Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition’s JFM Villas Family Apartments and JFM Villas Senior Apartments in Indio over

$38 million to support housing for seniors and agricultural workers.

Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) Executive Director Pedro S. G. Rodriguez noted, “CVHC continues its 40-year tradition of providing high quality, stable, attractive, affordable housing to lowincome working people, their children, seniors and veterans in our community. Just like at our 41 other sites in Riverside County, our residents will have access to several programs to promote health, educational achievement, and job-readiness of our residents. In addition, onsite computer access to official and educational sites assists students, their parents, and seniors to fully participate in the resources necessary to succeed in our community. We are grateful

for the prompt and efficient funding these apartments were awarded from the State of California so we can build these much-needed apartments now. We also appreciate the support from Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia to continue our mission of providing affordable housing to hard-working families and individuals in the Coachella Valley, Imperial County, and surrounding communities.”

Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) is chairperson of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy. He proudly represents California’s 36th Assembly District, comprising Imperial County, cities, and communities in Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

Tickets

By Desert Star Staff

THERMAL, CA -- “Barrel Masters in Exile,” a farm tour and wine dinner hosted by June Hill’s Table Restaurant and Aziz Farms, will be held at 2:30 pm March 12th at The Packhouse at Aziz Farm, located at 82805 Avenue 60, in Thermal.

A premiere event featuring Farmer Mark Tadros and Executive Chef Reese Murakami, guests will be treated to a tour of Aziz Farms then hosted by Chef Reese, and the June Hill’s Table for snacks in the garden followed by a five-course meal featuring

Aziz farms produce paired with four wine pairings from the Rombauer portfolio.

The event starts at 2:30 pm with a farm tour led by Tadros. Guests will then enjoy passed appetizers while mingling in the garden, with dinner starting at around 3:30 p.m. and concluding at approximately 6:30 p.m.

“Gather together, grow together” is the motto of Aziz farms which is in the same vein as Chef’s commitment to developing, establishing, and nurturing a sense of community.

“Kaiaulu (the Hawaiian word for community) has made me who I am. The sense of presence and

connectedness has nurtured and shaped my person, and I feel that it is my turn to contribute that to the people of the valley, says Chef Reese. “Having the opportunity to do that through cooking and a partnership with Aziz farms is an exciting opportunity that I would like to share with as many people as I can.”

“Barrel Masters in Exile” is hosted by June Hill’s Table, the open-to-the-public restaurant inside Trilogy at The Polo Club in Indio. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite. com and search for Aziz Farms or contact reese.murakami@ trilogypoloclub.com or June Hills Table at (760) 797-7229.

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By Desert Star Staff

The Biden administration is now taking public comments on a proposal to grant the California Spotted Owl protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The move reverses the Trump administration’s 2020 decision to deny the brown-and-white bird further protection, even though its population has declined for decades.

Pamela Flick, California program director for Defenders of Wildlife, noted the proposed listing stems from the settlement of a yearslong lawsuit by conservation groups.

“When the species is listed, logging on national forests will have to undergo more scrutiny and be determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to cause harm to the owl or their habitat,” Flick explained.

An exception would allow some logging to reduce fuel load for wildfire management. The proposal splits California spotted owl population into two groups: Birds in the Sierra Nevada range would be listed as threatened. In contrast, those in the southern/coastal region would be listed as endangered.

The birds have lost significant habitat over the years to logging. They are

sometimes poisoned by rodenticides used on illegal marijuana grows, and they also face competition from an invasive species known as the barred owl. Flick emphasized that global warming is fueling the biggest threats to the spotted owl’s survival.

“The threats currently impacting the Sierra Nevada population include large-scale high-severity fire, tree mortality due to drought, and native bark beetle killing millions of trees,” Flick outlined. “Those are impacts that came about from climate change.”

The public comment period is open through the end of April.

Disclosure: Defenders of Wildlife contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species and Wildlife, Energy Policy, and Public Lands/Wilderness.

By Desert Star Staff

According to a new report from Georgetown University, two million children and adults in California could lose health insurance coverage over the next year - as the state winds down the continuous-coverage requirements during COVID.

The pandemic health emergency officially ends on May 1, but on April 1, California will start redetermining eligibility for 50 million people on Medi-Cal.

Mike Odeh, senior director of health with the nonprofit Children Now, said recipients must

ensure the program has their current address.

“The state has proactively asked families to ensure their contact information is current. And we know that they have launched a campaign,” Odeh said. “So families can visit keepmedicalcoverage. org to sign up for email and text alerts with updates about medical renewals.”

Children still eligible could lose coverage if the renewal notice goes to the wrong address or if there is an administrative error. During the pandemic emergency, the state was required to keep all Medi-Cal recipients

on the program. But now, the income requirements will kick in once again. More than 56% of kids in California and 52% nationwide are covered under Medicaid or CHIP.

Federal research indicates that 72% of the kids who lose their Medicaid coverage will still be eligible and that Black and Latino families are at greater risk of losing coverage.

Report co-author Joan Alker, executive director of the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, said many factors come into play.

“Language issues may

be a barrier when you have families who are perhaps mixed-status immigrant families, who have some fear about engaging with the government; families who live in rural areas, who don’t have good internet connectivity,” Alker said. “There are many reasons families are going to be at greater risk.”

Starting in 2025, California will begin keeping kids on Medi-Cal enrolled until their fifth birthday, with renewals annually after that. Undocumented children have been eligible for Medi-Cal since 2016.

SATURN ENTERS PISCES –ETHICS & ACCOUNTABILITY, ORDER TO DISORDER

Saturn is the cosmic timekeeper, the teacher of discipline, restraint, regulation, accountability and the Law. It is a most stoic and distant planet as well as the most grounded. Saturn, of leaden color, surrounded by rings of ice particles called ‘moonlets’, displaying many of similarities to Jupiter, called the great equalizer as well as the Dweller on the Threshold, entered the sign of Pisces for a 2 ½ year sojourn, on March 7th around the time of the full moon. Saturn circles the entire zodiac in 30 years. The last time Saturn was in Pisces was in 1993 – 1996. What occurred during that time? Each of us can do our own research.

Saturn as the Teacher of the zodiac tells us that to live successfully as both spiritual and social beings we must abide by laws, both cosmic and terrestrial and these are to govern our behavior. Entering Pisces, the restrictions and structures of Saturn may at first interrupt the dreamy fish. Pisces can sense an authority has entered its Neptunian waters, imposing rules and regulations.

We may think the spiritually imaginative sign of Pisces would struggle, but actually this is an excellent transit for all of humanity. Saturn can help anchor, manifest and bring Pisces dreams into form and matter.

Saturn is the Lawgiver. Thus it will bring forth ethics and accountability to all that is out of control and lacking the principles of decency, honesty, honor, morality and integrity. The crisis and scourge wrought by greed (in corporations, government, big pharma, big tech, etc.) will be reckoned with. Political mistruths will unravel. Distractions will ease.

RISA’S STARS

Entrainment of the masses will be understood and dismantled. Saturn will bring a new structure, serious attitudes and boundaries to the ocean of Pisces. It is most interesting, in the wisdom teachings, the Reappearance of the Christ (Maitreya, the World Teacher, the Piscean Teacher who is also the Aquarius World Teacher, the Savior) is said to begin precipitation in 2025. Saturn is Teacher. Pisces is the World Savior. Astrology is and explains the theory, art, reality, and timing of everything. It’s structure the new mind in Aquarius.

ARIES: Notice your many and varied goals this year, climbing the ladder to reach those goals. Notice also that a new authority, one finer tuned, responsible, and aware of the importance to serve others, has appeared within your life. These are great accomplishments, founded on great challenges. They are the qualities of the Soul. You have done well. Keep climbing. Be sure to have sturdy shoes.

TAURUS: Your true self is a leader and teacher that everyone seeks in these times of the Kali Yuga and the changing of the ages is occurring. Humanity needing help with unpredictable changes and relationship instabilities. Turning to you, is a health crisis limiting daily work? Do you feel you barely have time for other pursuits? Slow down, rest more. Your health contributes to the health and well-being of many. Plan a small garden this year. Ask others set up the green house? Plant medicinals, flowers, pumpkins and watermelons.

GEMINI: Offer praise and recognition to everyone in your life

and do this unceasingly. The good you say of others is returned tenfold. You are blessed with creative gifts and a silver tongue. A new identity is taking shape these days - a deeper Soul identity. One gift of the Soul is recognizing the spiritual purpose behind all relationships. Can you see these? Or are you caught in a difficult duality of purpose? A Gemini test.

CANCER: You may feel your work at times takes you away from family. And then, in turn, family feels like it takes you away from your (spiritual) work. Your task and lesson are to balance the two. The more difficult a spiritual task, the greater the tests and then the Initiation. Do you have visions and dreams for a different future? We are to envision and (day) dream more. In between daily life responsibilities glimmers of possibilities may occur. Watch and listen for them.

LEO: Your work life may take on dimensions that could feel exhausting and overwhelming. So much to do, so many people to mentor and model for, so many thoughts in your mind trying to emerge out of a veil of hiddenness. You may feel great emotions trying to express themselves, at times communication is difficult along with a touch of sadness. Someone(s) needs communication. Relationships could feel brilliant yet mysterious, like art objects yet to be found. Someone thinks of you daily.

VIRGO: A profound creativity is forming, building and soon to emerge. Some Virgos will conceive, becoming physically pregnant with a new divine life. Some will design, conceive, fashion a new level of art and artistry. Virgos are being

impressed from all levels, high and low, to bring beauty forth. It is time to recognize the fiery divine life force within all kingdoms. Express to them a clear unconditional love. Study and begin to use the Bach flower remedies.

LIBRA: As thoughts from the past reappear, your response to them determines your present/future If sad thoughts arise and overcome you, take Ignatia Amara (homeopath). If they are thoughts that urge contact and care of another, begin these actions immediately. Distorted remembrances and false beliefs hinder the creative aspect of your inner self. Develop the intention to radiate goodness and Goodwill to all that surrounds you. Then you will love more. Forgiveness follows. Forgiveness heals.

SCORPIO: An inner communication begins within, calling you to define and thus give shape to your talents, gifts, abilities and strengths. What are they? Knowing these things about the self, one becomes full and rich with a true self identity. Though it’s internal, you then realize the need to communicate thoughts to others who can listen carefully, ask appropriate questions, and maintain silence when needed. Seek these people. Let those you trust see your strengthens, vulnerabilities and need for security. Don’t keep secrets. Share a bit more. It’s safe.

SAGITTARIUS: Yes, a change is preparing itself for you. However, it has its own sense of timing and this can lead to an improper sense of impatience. A new world stage is being created. It has to do with friendships, drama, aspirations and

creativity. Your sign creates publishers, world travelers, foodies, writers, philosophers. Maintain the present direction. Doors (of perception) will open all by themselves. Note how the grass with the proper amount of rain grows by itself. Rajneesh, a great Sagittarius teacher, wrote that.

CAPRICORN: Spiritual forces, everdirecting and protecting, inform you to rest a bit more, resting from climbing that ever-present ladder of responsibility reaching into the heavens. You need a bit more time to unwind from your extraordinary capable sense of duty. Observing your actions from afar we award your far-reaching standards applied to those in need. In between tending to others, being their angel of hope, do all that rejuvenates before your next tasks appear. Which they will. We notice angels are given many tasks of help and healing.

AQUARIUS: All realities in life begin by using our mind, a visualizing tool which imagines all hopes, wishes and dreams. Our inner life is shaped by these until one day dreams manifest into our world of form and matter. Attempt to clarify what’s important, what is needed, what is of value and what you must next pursue. Sometimes this clarification is difficult. Some of us live only in the moment. But within each moment is a vision of the future. Try to capture it.

PISCES: You had future plans. However, it seems they change daily. Collaboration with another is helpful. It will take you far into the future where the world will not look as it does now. You understand the changes occurring in our present times. You seek to serve and not exact due service, to heal not hurt others. At times you are hurting. This is so compassion deepens - your particular task in our world. The future isn’t formed yet. It must be imagined by all of us. You are to model and teach this concept. You are a pioneer.

Nine Myths Regarding Member Discipline

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is the imposing of discipline in response to unneighborly behavior by members. Here are nine myths regarding HOA discipline.

Myth #1: HOAs can impose any fine amount that seems appropriate to punish the violating homeowner. Truth:

Civil Code Section 5850(c) limits monetary penalties (aka “fines”) to those as stated in the HOA’s written list of penalties in effect at the time of the violation. No list of fines? Then no fine can be imposed.

Myth #2: A committee can impose discipline.

Truth: Under Civil Code 5855 discipline is imposed by the board. Some HOAs have enforcement agents or disciplinary committees sending out notices of fines, but those

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12:30 – 2:30 pm

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Tea and light snacks will be provided. White gloves and fancy hats are welcome but optional. This event is free, but donations are always welcome!

may be subject to challenge as violating Section 5855.

Myth #3: A fine can be imposed without a hearing so long as there is a “right to appeal” the notice. Truth: The disciplinary process under Civil Code 5855 is clear – before ANY discipline is considered or imposed, the homeowner must be given written notice of the hearing at least ten calendar days before that meeting. Section 5855 Subpart (d) says: “A disciplinary action … shall not be effective … unless the board fulfills the requirements of this section.”

Myth #4: Homeowners have the right to an attorney or representative present at their discipline hearing. Truth: No, the law does not give this right. HOA hearings are not court proceedings but are meetings of neighbors to address unneighborly behavior. Nothing in the law requires hearings to be conducted like criminal proceedings, with counsel, 5th

amendment protections, and a jury of peers. I occasionally see governing documents allowing homeowners to bring counsel to hearings, but, generally, these should be meetings between homeowners.

Myth #5: Homeowners have the right to be present, so if they don’t attend the hearing it cannot proceed. Truth: The statute requires the homeowner to be given notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing (and the governing document provision violated), but it does not say that the board cannot proceed without the homeowner present. Boards should use their fair and reasonable judgment in determining whether to reschedule hearings, but rescheduling is not legally required.

Myth #6: HOAs can suspend voting rights and board eligibility in response to violations. Truth: HOAs cannot suspend homeowner voting rights, because of

the prohibition of Civil Code 5105(g), and unresolved rule violations is not a board eligibility standard allowed by Sections 5103(d)(2) and 5105(b),(c)(d).

Myth #7: The HOA cannot control tenant violations. Truth: The HOA has no direct control over tenants as non-members, but it can hold landlords responsible for the actions of their tenants or guests.

Myth #8: The HOA should keep imposing fines indefinitely until the problem is resolved. Truth: Fines are intended to deter, but when they don’t work, court action may be necessary. A cautionary tale is recited in the Ritter v. Churchill case from 2008, where the HOA fined the homeowner $200 per day until the balance reached $77,000… and the court ultimately found no violation, costing the HOA hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney fees.

Myth #9: Boards must punish all violations. Truth: Boards may decide not to pursue minor violations if circumstances warrant and if owners are treated equally. Also, sometimes warnings are sufficient.

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Partner of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for community association expertise. Submit column questions to Kelly@ roattorneys.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

Risa is founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute in Santa Cruz. Risa can be reached by email at risagoodwill@gmail.com. Her website is www.nightlightnews.org.

Emergency Response Officials, Receive Update on Winter Storms

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO –Governor Gavin Newsom met

with emergency response officials at the State Operations Center.

He received an update on winter storms and the state’s work to support disaster response and relief efforts.

Last week, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency. He activated the California Guard and State Operations Center to bring state support to county-led emergency response efforts and coordinate mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions.

Significant numbers of state personnel are on the ground supporting affected areas, including the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Caltrans, the

California Highway Patrol, CAL FIRE, and the California National Guard working closely with the county-led Incident Command to deploy resources and address emergency management needs rapidly.

Statewide, CAL FIRE and other state agencies have 24 crews active to help communities impacted by winter storms. That includes six crew strike teams (totaling 12 crews) committed to the San Bernardino Storm incident.

Over 57 Caltrans employees operating 40 highpowered pieces of equipment, including graders, loaders, dump trucks, snow plows, and blowers, have removed more than 7.2 million cubic yards of snow off state highways in San Bernardino County as

of March 4, which equates to nearly 2,270 Olympic-size swimming pools. In addition, private contractors have removed another 970,000 cubic yards of snow from

state routes 18 and 330.

Cal OES has worked with local officials to open two shelters in Redlands and Lake Arrowhead for residents in San Bernardino

More Time to File State Taxes for Californians

By Desert Star Staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO

KNOW: California is extending the tax filing deadline for Californians impacted by December and January winter storms to October 16, 2023 – aligning with the IRS SACRAMENTO – In addition to tax relief measures that Governor Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to October 16, 2023, for Californians impacted by the winter storms in December and January. This aligns California with the Biden Administration, which also announced that the IRS extended various due dates until October 16.

“As communities across the state continue recovering from the damage caused by the winter storms, California is working swiftly to help recovering Californians get back on their feet,” said Governor Newsom. “The state is aligning with the Biden Administration and extending the tax filing deadline in addition to the tax relief announced earlier this year.”

Last month, Governor Newsom announced tax relief for those impacted by winter storms, allowing people to claim a deduction for disaster loss and extending specific filing deadlines.

According to the IRS announcements, the following counties are eligible for

this extended tax relief.

Residents and businesses in Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba counties who have been affected by severe

Regenerative Gala to Spotlight

By Desert Star Staff

To kick off Earth Month in April, a Bay Area event called the Regenerative Gala will promote the concepts of ethical consumerism and fashion and art as a vehicle for change.

The event’s fashion show rejects so-called “fast fashion,” which produces clothes in sweatshops, often made from petroleumbased synthetic fabrics.

Joelle Provost, a lowimpact painter whose works will be featured, said the focus is on natural fabrics

produced on farms avoiding pesticides, rejuvenating the soil, and paying a living wage.

“So many small brands are saying, let’s source our textiles from the farmers so that we know that the ecosystems are being supported on those small farms,” Provost explained. “It’s all about small-batch fabrics.”

The art auction will feature works promoting a healthy environment and the fight against climate change. The gala is on April 1 at the Piedmont Center for the Arts near Oakland.

Julian Adon Alexander, another featured artist, will offer paintings raising awareness about the lack of green space in urban neighborhoods of color.

“I just think exposure to new ideas is the point of art,” Alexander noted. “I

winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides are eligible for tax relief.

TAX EXTENSION

To help alleviate some of the hardship many have endured during this trying period, the FTB has extended the filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in California until October 16, 2023.

This relief applies to deadlines falling on or after January 8, 2023, and before October 16, 2023, including the 2022 individual income tax returns due on April 18 and the quarterly estimated tax payments, typically due on January 17, 2023, and April 18, 2023. Those payments

County and is coordinating with law enforcement to escort power companies, food and water deliveries, and service providers for vulnerable populations.

were previously extended to May 15, 2023, for those impacted by winter storms.

The IRS announced tax relief for Californians affected by these winter storms. Taxpayers affected by these storms qualify for an extension to October 16, 2023, to file individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. This includes:

Individuals whose tax returns and fees are due on April 18, 2023. Quarterly estimated tax payments due January 17, 2023, April 18, 2023, June 15, 2023, and September 15, 2023.

Business entities’ tax returns are generally scheduled on March 15 and April 18.

PTE Elective Tax payments are due on June 15, 2023.

don’t think it necessarily solves problems; it just introduces something into somebody’s mind.”

The food at the event will emphasize low-waste, local products. The organizers say the idea is to inspire people to use their lifestyle

and purchasing power to live in harmony with the earth rather than plunder its natural resources. Proceeds will benefit the Agrarian Trust, a nonprofit supporting land access for the next generation of farmers.

The Galleri Media Day

22-23, and the tournament will be on March 24-26.

PGA professional Golfer and major tournament winner Fred Funk was on hand to announce all the players playing. He told stories about some of his golfer friends. He said they would be great at entertaining the fans. Many have a good sense of humor and will play in the pro-am on Wednesday and Thursday. Monday and Tuesday will be practice days. The tournament will be limited to 78 players.

many wins on the PGA Tour. These players are considered PGA icons. “The PGA Tour Champions” are Pro Golfers age 50 and older. In addition, 34 are members of the Hall of Fame. Galleri has partnered with The American Cancer Society, Desert Pendleton Foundation, and Shay’s Warriers Life after Cancer. A portion of the proceeds will go to these six cancerrelated organizations.

The new Galleri Classic Golf Tournament held a Media Day to bring all the news about

this new tournament to the Coachella Valley. This inaugural classic will return a significant tournament to Mission Hills

Country Club. When the LPGA tournament left, it opened the door for this new golf classic. Pro-am will b played on March

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Virgin Atlantic Joins Skyteam Alliance

By Desert Star Staff

Here’s some good news for frequent fliers: Virgin Atlantic officially joins SkyTeam today, enhancing the alliance’s offering at London Heathrow and Manchester Airport. With access to an extensive global route network, customers can now benefit from more opportunities to earn and redeem points.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Gold, and Silver members will receive a raft of benefits, including SkyPriority airport services for Gold members. The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.

Virgin Atlantic customers will now benefit from a consistent, seamless experience across 1,000 global destinations in over 170 countries. Customers can conveniently book every SkyTeam member flight on a

single ticket, checking in with baggage just once to their final destination. And flying Club members have more opportunities to earn Virgin Points and Tier Points across all member airlines, accelerating their rewards and tier status.

Virgin Atlantic’s entry into the alliance builds upon the success of its transatlantic joint venture with Delta and Air France-KLM, each already long-established SkyTeam member. Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, commented, “SkyTeam shares a customerfirst ethos that mirrors our own. Today’s entry into the alliance marks an important milestone in achieving our vision to become the mostloved travel company.”

Patrick Roux, SkyTeam CEO and Managing Director said: “We are delighted to welcome Virgin Atlantic into SkyTeam, taking an already close relationship to new heights and elevating our customer offering with more routes to exciting

destinations and access to aspirational airport lounges — not to mention the airline’s world-famous flair.

Virgin Atlantic flies to 12 destinations throughout the USA in partnership with Delta and Air France-KLM, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami,

and San Francisco. Last year the airline launched services to two new US destinations, Austin and Tampa. Virgin Atlantic also operates an extensive Caribbean portfolio, including Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, The Bahamas, and from November, Turks, and

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Student Art and Poetry Contest Honors Holocaust History

By Pamela Price

Once again, the Jewish Federation of the Desert reached out to all students from grades 8 to 12 in the Coachella Valley, including home-schooled students, with their annual Art and Poetry competition. All submissions meeting the January 6 deadline were considered for the contest, with awards presented at the Federation office in Rancho Mirage, California, on Feb. 28. Leslie Pepper, the Federation’s Director of Women’s Philanthropy and Community Engagement welcomed honorees and guests to the afternoon event.

Previously, students with their Art and Poetry submissions laid the foundation for this annual event which had been on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After this interval, students were once again briefed on submission guidelines with advice such as “your poem or art entry should not be political but strictly historical as it applies to today.”

Art projects took several forms, from drawings, photographs, paintings, and posters to collages, with early submissions encouraged. Before the Feb.28 event, all winners were judged and

presented with their cash awards on January 29 at the Community Holocaust Commemoration held at the University of California Riverside Auditorium.

As I was leaving, I had a moment to interview the author of a small but powerful booklet authored by Goldie Jacoby, a desert resident, and Holocaust survivor. I had met her a month earlier when she was a guest speaker at a local high school in Palm Desert. As one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, her story, captured in her book, resonates powerfully to this day.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

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The first-place winner in the High School Poetry category

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Mama’s House Ministries Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary

our Annual Luncheon,” said Jan Lupia, Luncheon Co-chair, Founder & Executive Director of Mama’s House. “We also want to acknowledge our longtime supporters and friends for your faithful support over the last ten years! We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary of the doors being opened at Mama’s House, and we are here today because of all of you who have walked this journey with us. Over the years, because of your faithfulness, we have purchased two homes and have broken ground on the new Anne Silverstein Campus for Mama’s House. None of this would be possible without YOU. Every one of YOU is loved and greatly appreciated.”

With the generous outpouring of support at this year’s luncheon, Mama’s House raised more than $1 million after expenses, with $ 445,000 earmarked for the organization’s Expansion Project for The Anne Silverstein Campus for Mama’s House. Construction is expected to be completed on this second residential property by year’s end, enabling Mama’s House to quadruple the number of moms

and infants it will serve. The Anne Silverstein Campus is an intimate, safe, secure, peaceful community of tiny homes. It will include a playground, serenity gardens, patios, walking trails, and other amenities, thus creating a lifestyle of Hope, Healing, and Support.”

The night before the luncheon, Mama’s House hosted an elegant VIP Reception and Dinner at Toscana Country Club, with Dr. Ben Carson in attendance, for over 200 top-level donors.

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is the Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute. Dr. Carson most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

From 33 years of age, Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the John Hopkins Children’s Center, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital’s history, and successfully performed the first separation of conjoined craniopagus twins in 1987. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed

by the NAACP, and over 70 honorary doctorate degrees.

“It humbles me that this new residential property is named in my honor, as I never imagined this,” stated Anne Thompson-Silverstein. “There are many more women in crisis who need a solid foundation to stand on, a new path forward, and hope for a

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beautiful future. My question is, what better investment of resources can there be than restoring broken lives?

Luncheon festivities commenced with a silent auction before guests entered the ballroom. Program highlights featured Invocation by Pastor Craig Gulbranson and speakers Dr. Chris Miller,

Development Director of Mama’s House, and Board Member Floyd Rhoades, who gave an update on the Expansion Campaign Goal for The Anne Silverstein Campus for Mama’s House. A successful Raise The Paddle ensued before Dr. Carson stepped to the podium to receive a standing ovation.

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coaching them in the green room ahead of the performance.

The smaller children seemed a little shy, but it all disappeared once they were on stage, and the big smiles erupted. A thunderous applause greeted them after the act was over. These programs give kids the confidence to perform in front of strange people. TFT is in 17 different schools and has served thousands of kids

This gala was also an awards ceremony. A video was shown about the honorees and their support for TFT. The Vision For The Future Award was given to Jeff McDonald

and Charles Thomas from the Roost Foundation. Guests had their picture taken with three girls dressed as CanCan dancers. These three gave a CanCan dance before the Finale program. There was a special surprise Guest in the dance as Linda Rider came out in costume and danced with them.

Emcee Patrick Evans was the only live auction item. He sold a private dinner he cooked for ten at their house for $5,400. Then, Evans announced all the speakers and introduced the final performance—Gennine Francis and her five-piece band. Much dancing followed to cap off the evening.

Students from Harry S. Truman Elementary School. Photo by Pat Krause.

LtoR: Art Lupia, Vice Chairman of the Board of Mama’s House, Jan Lupia, Luncheon Cochair, Founder & Executive Director of Mama’s House, Anne Silverstein and Marshall Silverstein. Photo by Marc Glassman.

Tony and Karen Barone with Honorees Jeff McDonald and Charles Thomas with a trophy donated by the Barones. Photo by Pat Krause.

Energy is a Great Sector for Investment

By Janice Gough

Energy affects our daily life in almost every way. When the energy price is high, it shows up in the grocery store prices. It shows up in the gas you pay for to drive to the grocery store. This super-cycle might decide if you buy an electric vehicle or a car with better gas mileage. It may determine if you fly somewhere far away for vacation or stay closer to home. The energy was the best-performing asset we’ve seen recently...

The fate of an entire continent lies in the balance thanks to this crisis, which could topple governments.

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So it’s no wonder the world’s top investors and Wall Street “insiders” have been piling into this sector...Billionaires like Stan Druckenmiller loaded up on energy stocks last year, and David Tepper has invested $338 million into energy. Carl Icahn –one of the 50 wealthiest men in the world – put $661 million into power. And Warren Buffett, the world’s most significant investor, invested a mind-blowing $38 billion in energy last year...

The immediate problem is simple: There is not enough fuel and, therefore, not enough electricity, so prices have skyrocketed for both. To a large extent, this is a result of decreased Russian exports of oil, natural gas, and coal, which have been hit by western sanctions and other policy efforts to curb Russian revenues...”Natural gas is a significant new energy source for nations worldwide, including Germany, France, and China. This problem isn’t going away anytime soon. And the CEO of Saudi Aramco, the largest oil producer in the world, recently issued a dire warning about oil prices, saying they could quickly spike. According to this CEO, one of the most influential men in the energy market...

“The world should be worried. The fate of an entire continent lies in the balance. There’s an energy crisis in Europe due to sanctions against Russia and its retaliation. This is a big problem, of course. While Europe has had some success in quickly finding other energy sources, and it’s fortunately been a mild winter so far, this still may be the most significant economic problem in the world right now. The energy problem is more important than inflation because high energy prices are a big culprit in the higher prices we’ve seen at the grocery store lately. And energy is a significant source of the political problems we see with Russia and China.

Every person on earth needs energy. Energy is as essential as food and water for every human. There is a limited supply of energy sources, from fossil fuels... to nuclear... to renewables. And these resources often exist in a limited number of places but not others. These energy sources are spread all over the planet. Somehow we must get these energy sources into the power plants and gas tanks to power the global Economy. It comes down to supply and demand and getting the energy where it needs to be. If this supply and demand dynamic gets screwed up, energy prices rise because supply is not meeting demand.

Consider the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This is an emergency stockpile of crude oil maintained by the United States Department of Energy. It is the largest publicly known emergency supply in the world. Unfortunately, because of this energy crisis, the Biden Administration has sucked out this strategic reserve to its lowest levels since 1984. Over the past year, the account has been down 36%. It’s now going to have to be filled back up!

The total capacity of the underground facilities is 714 million barrels. Thus, if they wanted to fill it up, we’d need about 324 million more barrels of oil. If we assume $80 a barrel... and if we filled it, that’s $25 billion. This should give you a sense of the scale of the shortages we’re dealing with here. If oil goes up to $160 a barrel, it’ll cost double that: $50 billion...

Energy isn’t being produced to scale globally, and energy needs to be supplied to where it needs to go. This applies to oil, gas, green energy, and this energy, liquefied natural gas, or LNG. The exciting thing for investors is that LNG remains a “secret corner” of the energy markets. Consider that 25% of the EU’s energy consumption comes from natural gas. Most Americans are clueless about what a goldmine this LNG could

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Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced that Oak View Group (OVG), the owners and operators of Acrisure Arena, Southern California’s newest 11,000-capacity world-class venue in Greater Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL’s 32nd franchise and the affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have become a new community partnership with the theatre and promised a contribution of $1 million in a matching grant toward the final phase of the fundraising campaign to restore the historic theatre.

“The Foundation is extremely grateful to Oak View Group for making this generous donation offer in this most critical phase of our fundraising campaign,” said President J.R. Roberts. In addition, we are thrilled to work with Palm Springs resident and Oak View Group senior vice president John Bolton on this exciting collaboration.”

As the first employee of Acrisure Arena, Bolton was instrumental in launching the modern music and sports

venue from its early planning to groundbreaking in June 2021 and to the arena’s highly successful landmark opening in December.

“I’m honored to transition the energy we used to make Acrisure Arena into the worldclass venue it is today and be involved with the Plaza Theatre Foundation and their efforts to restore one of the most iconic venues in the Coachella Valley,” said Bolton.

“To have Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds adopt the Plaza Theatre as a core community fundraising project is such a tremendous development and exciting for everyone involved.”

The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation has launched a capital campaign to fully restore the Plaza Theatre, one of the most iconic venues in Palm Springs. The Foundation board formed in 2021 with a $5 million challenge grant from David Lee to support the restoration effort. Along with other smaller donations, an anonymous donor pledged $2 million. Recently, the foundation board secured an additional $2 million from the City of Palm Springs and

$2.5 million from the State of California, bringing the total to approximately $12 million.”

“This generous matching gift presents the perfect opportunity for those who would still like to contribute to the fundraising campaign,” continued Roberts. “With all funds being matched up to $1 million, all new contributions will help us

achieve our goal and assist our fundraising efforts when we need it the most.”

When restored, the Plaza Theatre will be a place for the entire community to come together and utilize it as an affordable community venue showcasing diverse programming for all people, local youth organizations, promoting multicultural

programming in film, music, live theater, education, comedy, and entertainment for all. It will also support and serve nonprofit organizations such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival, ONE-PS, Modernism Week, and many others. The valley needs venues like the Plaza Theatre that are accessible and affordable for everyone.

Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton to Light Up the Stage

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RESORT & SPA – Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, will bring his award-winning music and entertaining stage show to the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa for an exclusive performance on Friday, April 7.

The highest-grossing entertainer in Las Vegas history, Newton’s hits include “Summer Wind,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” and “Years.” His signature song, “Danke Schoen,” became a pop anthem in the 1986 hit movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

A show business legend known for his unique talent and showmanship, Newton rose to fame by performing on local television shows at a young age. By the mid-1960s, he had become a popular headliner in

Las Vegas and was regarded as America’s #1 Night Club Act. Newton remains known as “Mr. Las Vegas” for his long-standing association with the city and his over 30,000 solo performances on the world-famous Vegas strip.

“Wayne Newton is a true icon in the entertainment world. We are thrilled to welcome him for an exclusive Southern California performance in our intimate Grand Ballroom,” said Simon Farmer, Morongo’s Executive Director of Marketing. “His dynamic stage presence is sure to provide an unforgettable night for everyone in attendance.”

In addition to his singing career, Newton appeared in various classic television shows and feature films, including “Vegas Vacation,” “License to

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Foundation board member Gino LaMont, Foundation President J.R. Roberts, Foundation board member Cindra Stolk, Oak View Group senior vice president John Bolton, Foundation board member Kevin Corcoran, and CEO of the Seattle Kraken Tod Leiweke.