Desert Star Weekly Feb. 3, 2023 issue!

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Guide Dogs Class of 2023

Guide Dogs of the Desert

By Desert Star Staff WHITEWATER,

CA. -In celebration of five individuals who are blind or visually impaired, independence has a whole new meaning. Each of these students

was matched with a custom-trained Guide Dog before they arrived at the Guide Dogs of the Desert campus in Whitewater, CA. Each spends 28 days on campus in a training

program encompassing every nuance of living and working together. During the training process, trainers ensure that our Guide Dog teams fit students’ personal needs as they embark on

A Master of Disguise Takes

Palm Canyon Theatre by Storm

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, Calif.

– Baroness Orczy’s classic novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel, is now a sweeping and exciting musical by lyricist/book writer Nan Knighton and composer Frank Wildhorn. This lavish musical, directed and choreographed by multi-Desert Theatre awardwinner Derik Shopinski creatively combines history with dynamic music and a swashbuckling storyline. It’s 1794, and “Madame Guillotine” is busily balancing the scales between the classes; as France’s Reign of Terror

surges forward, a brave band of Englishmen risks their lives to rescue the intended victims of the guillotine. Their leader and hero is an enigmatic master of disguise known by his calling card: the red, star-shaped wildflower, the Scarlet Pimpernel.

The tale of The Scarlett Pimpernel begins in a theatre in France. The heroine Marguerite, played hauntingly by Se Layne, is performing with her troop; she announces it is her last performance as she has met and fallen in love with a handsome English Lord, Percival Blakeney,

played with panache by Paul Grant. However, the show is abruptly halted in the name of the Revolutionary Tribunal by Citizen Clavelin, Marguerite’s former lover – played with dastardly intent by Eric Stein-Steele. Blackmailed by Chavelin, Marguerite reluctantly assists him by revealing the location of St. Cyr, who is slated for execution. This provides the foundation for this notto-be-missed adventure, which resonates with historical references and is filled with undercurrents of

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their new journey together.

Guide Dogs are trained to navigate around obstacles and changes in elevation (such as stairs or curbs) and determine safe paths for their handler- a

person who is blind. With a Guide Dog, travel and mobility can be improved for people who choose to use them. Students travel from around the country to participate in Guide Dogs of the Desert’s 28-day to learn

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani to Host Exclusive Brunch Experience at Morongo

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani to Host Exclusive Brunch Experience

popular Marketplace upscale food hall at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.

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his life as a globe-trotting restaurateur during a special Sparkling Wine Brunch set to take place in the Morongo Grand Ballroom on Sunday, Feb 26.

Tickets are now on sale for the exclusive, in-person dining experience with Chef Viviani, the star of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” show and the visionary behind the

Guests at the special brunch will have the opportunity to watch and learn as the alwaysgregarious Chef Viviani demonstrates his culinary skills. Hosted by the chefs from the Marketplace, the menu will feature rich, slow-roasted Porchetta –a classic Italian dish that translates as “little pig” – made by the star chef himself and complemented by a scrumptious buffet featuring a carving station, an omelet bar, and other brunch goodies. In addition, each guest will receive two complimentary pours of sparkling wine.

“We are thrilled to offer our guests this exclusive culinary experience with Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani and the Marketplace

culinary team,” said Simon Farmer, Executive Director of Marketing at Morongo. “It’s a rare opportunity for attendees to interact directly with a celebrity chef and to learn about his gourmet cooking techniques in an intimate in-person setting.”

Chef Viviani will welcome attendees when the doors open at 10:30 a.m. on Feb 26, with the brunch starting at 11 a.m. Chef Viviani will visit with guests while they enjoy live music and an opportunity to win fabulous kitchen essentials hand selected by Fabio Viviani. Tickets are on sale on Ticketmaster for $65 for adults. Tickets are $30 for children ages 4-12 years and are only available by calling (951) 849-3080. For more information, visit https:// www.morongocasinoresort. com/fabio-viviani

Governor Newsom Takes Action to Strengthen California’s Gun Safety Laws

Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and Senator Portantino Announce Legislation to Strengthen California’s Public Carry Laws in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling. California’s Gun Safety Laws Lead to a 37% Lower Gun Death Rate than the U.S. Average.

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO – In

the wake of multiple mass shootings that took the lives of 19 Californians in just 72 hours last week, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) announced new gun safety legislation to modernize and strengthen California’s public carry laws.

“Only in America do we see the kind of carnage and chaos of gun violence that destroys our communities and sense of safety and belonging,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “America is number 1 in gun ownership, and we far surpass every developed nation in gun deaths – it’s not complicated.

In California, we’ve passed common sense gun safety laws, which work: we have a 37% lower gun death rate than the national average. We’re doubling down on gun safety and strengthening our public carry law to protect it from radical Republican attacks.”

WHY

IT’S IMPORTANT:

Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law, aspects of which mirrored California’s public carry laws, and the legislation announced today – Senate Bill 2 by Senator Portantino – would make fixes necessary to update the standards and processes for obtaining a public carry permit in California.

WHAT THE LEGISLATION DOES:

Senate Bill 2 strengthens California’s restrictions regarding public carry laws by: Enhancing the existing licensing system – ensuring those permitted to carry firearms in public are responsible and law-abiding individuals; Protecting children – setting a minimum age requirement of 21 years of age to obtain a CCW license; Advancing more robust training requirements – ensuring proper handling, loading, unloading, and storage of firearms; and Identifying certain sensitive public places – establishing safe community places where people should expect freedom from gun violence.

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love, sacrifice, deception, and loyalty.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

runs from February 10-March

5. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $38 for adults, $34 for seniors,

and $17 for students. Group discounts are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at (760) 323-

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how to work with a Guide Dog before bringing them to their home environments.

On February 11th,

Desert

Guide Dogs of the Desert is honored to celebrate the success of each of these teams and the support from volunteers and sponsors who have

made these partnerships possible. You are invited to join us in celebrating their success and to experience firsthand how our community’s support makes

5123 or order online at PalmCanyonTheatre.org.

Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm

a difference in the lives of each graduating team.

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center (277 N. Avenida Caballeros)

Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are currently TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Source: Cara Van Dijk

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at 12:00pm. This event is open to the public, and there is no cost to attend. You can RSVP to this event by contacting Caryn Gates at CGates@gddca.org.

Desert Star Staff MORONGO CASINO

RESORT & SPA – Celebrity

Chef Fabio Viviani will share the secrets of gourmet cooking and stories from

Governor Newsom announced new gun safety legislation to modernize and strengthen California’s public carry laws.

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Monarch Butterfly Winter Count Shows Significant Improvement

monarchs was very high,” Quiñonez-Piñón explained.

“One of the highest recorded numbers was in 1997, with 1.2 million monarchs.”

She said experts would need to see an average of 500,000 monarchs over five years to consider the monarch population stable. In California, the public can visit large clusters of monarch butterflies for a few more weeks at Pismo State Beach, Pacific Grove near Monterey, and Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz County.

By Desert Star Staff

Volunteers counted more than 335,000 Western monarch butterflies this winter in an annual survey, a significant improvement over the last few years but still far short of historical numbers.

Observers only counted 2,000 of the iconic black-and-orange butterflies in 2020 and then 250,000 in 2021.

Rebeca QuiñonezPiñón, senior manager of the Climate-Resilient Habitat

Program and monarch recovery strategist with the National Wildlife Federation, said it still represents a 90% decline in numbers over the past few decades.

“In the late ‘80s and the early ‘90s, the count of

This winter, 250 volunteers conducted the butterfly counts at 272 overwintering sites, coordinated by the Xerces Society. The most significant clusters of monarchs were found on private property in Santa Barbara County.

Quiñonez-Piñón said going forward, California

needs to work to protect butterfly habitats and continue the fight against global warming.

“Habitat loss and fragmentation, which is completely exacerbated by climate change, and the heavy use of pesticides are the three top threats to the monarch butterfly,” Quiñonez-Piñón outlined. “That’s where we need to focus.”

She and other experts noted people can do their part by planting butterflyfriendly gardens filled with native nectar plants and native milkweed.

Disclosure: The National Wildlife Federation contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species and Wildlife, Energy Policy, and Water.

Tips for Student Loan Borrowers Waiting for Answers on Debt Relief

By Desert Star Staff

Millions of Americans with student loans are anxious to hear if the Supreme Court will uphold President Joe Biden’s plan to offer up to $20,000 in student debt relief.

Conservative groups are challenging the program, claiming it unfairly favors people who went to college and arguing the president cannot offer debt relief without the consent of Congress.

In the meantime, financial experts have tips on what to do while waiting for a ruling.

Jaylon Herbin, director of federal campaigns at the Center for Responsible

Lending, said borrowers need to stay in constant contact with their loan servicer, which may have changed.

“During the beginning of 2022, federal student aid took on new contracts for services,” Herbin pointed out. “It used to be Navient and Sallie Mae. So you should have been receiving those emails. Some may have come from Aid Advantage, who took on the Navient contract. Mohela as well.”

People can sign up to receive updates from the Department of Education to keep tabs on the program’s status. The administration is not taking

any more applications until the case is resolved. The high court hears opening arguments on Feb. 28 and will rule by June.

During COVID, the administration paused payments on federal student loans. Herbin noted that people who voluntarily made payments during the

pause should know they can get the money back.

“If they just had extra money, and wanted to get ahead of these payments, then they can receive a refund,” Herbin explained. “They just have to write to their servicer and request that refund.”

However, the entire

loan, including the refund, will have to be repaid if the program is struck down. In California, more than 2.3 million borrowers applied or were deemed eligible for a refund, and almost 1.5 million were approved before the program was frozen by the court.

We’re in a drought. We all need to reduce our water use by 15 percent. That’s about 12 gallons per person per day. It’s easier than you think. Adjust sprinkler heads to not water sidewalks or streets, and save on average 12-15 gallons each time you water.

For more ways to save, visit CVWaterCounts.com