Desert Star Weekly Dec. 29, 20021 issue!

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December 29, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 102

Cannabis Wins Approval

Pictured in top right: COO Justin Abril

DHS Company Receives Federal Licenses By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, California, USA - One local company has scored big with the feds this holiday season, and it’s not only big news for the town, it’s big for the

entire Coachella Valley! Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals (REP) is celebrating the new year because they received notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that

they have been chosen to receive four federal licenses to grow, research, develop and manufacture non-addictive medicines derived from cannabis and other botanicals. REP is the

Ringing in 2022 in the Desert Cities

By Desert Star Staff There are plenty of options for celebrating the New Year in the Coachella Valley. The first major event is the Happy New Year’s Eve concert, featuring E-40, DJ Diesel, Getter, Tony Grandberry, and the Big Fun Orchestra. The free event features music and dancing under the stars, party favors, champagne at midnight, and more. If you’re celebrating with friends, you’ll want to check out the following events: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is holding its annual New Year’s Eve concert on December 31, and this year, there’s no shortage of fun events. Catch Steel Rod at a free concert at the casino’s cocktail bar, twelve, featuring retro mid-century furnishings

and an expansive balcony. There’s also a champagne toast at the end of the night. If you’re looking for more excitement, you can attend a gangsterthemed masquerade-themed party at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. Celebrate the New Year in style at the Saguaro Resort and Casino’s New Yorkthemed disco gala hosted by Miss Rusty Waters. At the Saguaro, there will be live music and a buffet-style bar, plus a champagne toast at midnight. And don’t forget to hit the Cathedral City block party at midnight, where you’ll enjoy the music and festive atmosphere of the famous Hawaiian landmark. If you’re looking for an adult-friendly celebration,

try out a DJ party at a local club. At the Agua Caliente Casinos, you can dance all night with DJ Boba in The Show. Next, you can check out the Palm Springs Block Party at the Desert Inn, featuring live entertainment and food trucks. Finally, you can check out the “Bonfire” nightclub at the Agua Caliente Casino for those who don’t want to party. If you’re looking for a family-friendly celebration, the Riviera Palm Springs Resort is the place for you. From 6 pm to 10 pm, the resort hosts a spectacular Gala Dinner Buffet with live music and burlesque dancers. At $75 per person, VIP-Appeal seating allows you to enjoy the party with a party

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first-of-its-kind cannabis pharmaceutical company in the United States to receive these highly coveted licenses. The DEA issued two licenses for Bulk Manufacturing and Import and posted the announcement to their website (making it official) on Dec 18,

2021. The DEA issued two licenses in the spring to REP for Clinical Lab and Distribution. Now, REP has all four federal (DEA) licenses needed to move forward with their next phase of development. Continues on Page 3


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