Desert Star Weekly Oct. 5, 2022 issue!

“There She is, Miss America”

Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles Makes Historic Trip To Our Valley

By Madeline Zuckerman

Ronald McDonald House Gala

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House held its gala and awards ceremony, A Few Good Men and Women, on Friday, September 30th. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa. 8 Honorees were chosen for their local philanthropic and volunteer work. During the cocktail hour, guests had a chance to bid on over 200 silent auction items. Items ranged from sports, celebrity autographed items, purses, trips, hotel stays, and even pet services. In addition, there were over 50 pieces of diamond jewelry for women. ALL monies raised go directly to the

Ronald McDonald House.

Nearly 400 people attended to support this wonderful house where people can live while their children get medical care. The place serves almost 47 families nightly and has served more than 27,000 from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since it opened.

Ronald McDonald House feels that families should be able to worry about their children and not about daily life. Instead, they are concerned about the care they can provide for families during a very trying time in their lives.

The Eight honorees were Peter Chyrss, the

Coffee, and being the Guest Celebrity for a “Day of Beauty” at Contour Dermatology. Emma Broyles is the first Korean-American to ever hold the prestigious title of Miss

(left to right) Richard Balocco, President/CEO of Desert Arc, Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, Nancy Singer, Desert Arc Board member & Board Secretary, and Doug Watson, Desert Arc Board member. Photo Credit: Loretta Vlach Photography.

Never in the 100-year history of the Miss America Organization has a reigning

Miss America ever visited the Coachella Valley . . .but there is always a first time!

Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles’ whirlwind trip

to the Valley was graciously sponsored by Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center, Desert Family Medical Center, and Koffi

Coffee. Chaperoned by Dr. Kimberley Yang, Broyles’s many stops included visits to St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Desert Arc, Koffi

When The San Diego Zoo Meets The Jerusalem Zoo see page 6. Photo by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Artists Tony and Karen Barone by their donated statue with Bid winners Boyd and Lisette Haigler and Honoree Brian Wanzek. Photo by Pat Krause.

MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Deluxe Reissues and Box Sets Roundup

This fall will see the release of a slew of highly-anticipated deluxe reissues, box sets and special collections including titles from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, David Bowie, John Cougar Mellencamp, Guns N’ Roses, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Vince Guaraldi.

“directly from the original four-track master tapes” and utilizing the now-famous Peter Jackson WingNut Films’ “de-mixing” technology used to enhance the audio on the 2021 “Get Back” Beatles documentary series. I plan to purchase the 5CD edition that offers the stereo mix, two discs of ‘Sessions’ (outtakes, rehearsals and demo versions), an audio CD featuring the original mono mix from the original master tape, and a fourtrack EP which features new stereo mixes of the nonalbum single “Paperback Writer”/”Rain” along with the original mono versions.

Information: TheBeatles.com.

Artist: The Beach Boys

Title: Sail On Sailor (Capitol)

Tell me more: The Beach Boys’ 60th Anniversary celebration continues with the forthcoming release of Sail On Sailor, a collection that revisits the landmark 1972 albums Carl And The Passions and Holland. This 6CD set — set for release Nov. 18 — features a 48-page book with extensive liner notes, rare photos and more. The expansive collection includes remastered versions of the original albums along with outtakes and session highlights from the original “Mount Vernon and Fairway” EP from Holland, plus a previously unreleased 1972 concert from Carnegie Hall. What’s more, the title includes dozens of studio and live additional tracks, sessions and alternate versions. . Information: TheBeachBoys.com.

Artist: David Bowie Title: A Divine Symmetry: The Journey to Hunky Dory (Parlopone)

Tell me more: A Divine Symmetry: The Journey to Hunky Dory is a 4CD+bluray boxset that chronicles the 12 months running up to the release of the December 1971 David Bowie album Hunky Dory via a mix of home demos, BBC radio sessions as well as live and studio recordings. Along with its wealth of 48 previously unreleased tracks/demos from the period, Divine Symmetry also features new alternative mixes of Hunky Dory tracks by original album co-producer Ken Scott. Two books accompany Divine Symmetry; a 100-page hardback book featuring exclusive memorabilia and photos alongside a 60-page replica composite of Bowie’s

Black Orpheus will receive a deluxe reissue in celebration of its 60th anniversary on Nov. 18.The remastered collection (which includes the GRAMMY Award-winning instrumental hit “Cast Your Fate to the W ind”) will include a treasure trove of 16 bonus tracks including a dozen never-before-heard alternate takes and outtakes. While the 2CD and digital formats will be released on Nov. 18, 2022, a 3LP version will follow on Feb. 24, 2023; also available on that date is the original 1962 album which is being released as part of Craft Recordings’ “Small Batch” one-step lacquer process series featuring allanalog mastering and offering the highest quality listening experience. Information: CraftRecordings.com.

Artist: Guns N’ Roses

Title: Guns N’ Roses — Use Your Illusion I & II Super Deluxes (UME/Geffen)

Information: gunsnroses.com.

Artist: John Cougar Mellencamp Title: Scarecrow Deluxe (Mercury)

Tell me more: Coming Nov. 4 is Scarecrow Deluxe, a newly remixed and remastered edition of John Cougar Mellencamp’s eighth studio album Scarecrow. The collection features the original 1985 album, a full disc of rare and previously unreleased cuts, an ATMOS and new high resolution stereo mix of the album and bonus tracks on Blu-ray Disc, a 180gram LP cut at alf-speed, a 7-inch single of “Small Town” with original picture sleeve, lithographs, a poster, and booklet with a new essay by Anthony DeCurtis. One of the Indiana singer-songwriter’s most celebrated albums, Scarecrow includes three

bona fide hits — “R.O.C.K.

In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock),” “Lonely Ol’ Night” and “Small Town.” Information: Mellencamp.com.

Artist: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Title: Live at the Fillmore (1997) (Warner Records)

Tell me more: Oct. 2, 2022 marked the fifth anniversary of the passing of Tom Petty, who died at the age of 66. Fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer can revisit his incredible legacy via Live at the Fillmore (1977), the troupe’s first live album release in 13 years. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ 20-show run at the Fillmore 25 years ago ended up being some of the most joyful, honest, inspirational and prolific experiences of the band’s career, creating a unique bond between the group and their fans. This album features more covers than originals, paying tribute to the artists and songs that shaped Petty’s love of music as he was growing up. The collection also features special performances with The Byrds’ front man Roger McGuinn and blues legend John Lee Hooker. Other standouts include extended versions of original tracks “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “It’s Good To Be King.” Due Nov. 25, the album will be available in five formats ranging from 2CD or 3LP versions to a 6LP Uber Deluxe edition (featuring more than four hours of music) available exclusively on the Tom Petty webstore.

Information: TomPetty.com

Artist: The Beatles

Title: Revolver (Capitol)

Tell me more: On Oct. 28, 2022, The Beatles’ 1966 masterwork Revolver will be released worldwide in a range of newly-mixed and expanded Special Edition configurations. There will be six physical formats in the mix, including a 5CD super deluxe edition and a 4LP+7-inch super deluxe edition. The good news is that all the aforementioned formats will offer a new stereo mix of the album by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, sourced

notebooks from the era featuring handwritten lyrics, costume drawings, recording notes and even set lists.

Information: DavidBowie.com.

Artist: Vince Guaraldi Title: Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus (Craft Recordings)

Tell me more: Beloved for his timeless work scoring more than a dozen classic PEANUTS animated television specials in the 1960s and 1970s, jazz pianist-composer Vince Guaraldi’s breakthrough album Jazz Impressions of

Tell me more: Set to land on Nov. 11, 2022, Guns N’ Roses — Use Your Illusion I & II Super Deluxes promise to be the comprehensive celebration of Guns N’ Roses’ ambitious 1991 multiplatinum releases Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II.Available in a number of configurations, the 97-track collection will feature 63 previously unreleased songs as well as newly remastered (for the first time ever) versions of both albums. W ith their release on Sept. 17, 1991, Use Your Illusion I reached No. 2 and Use Your Illusion II took stood in the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart concurrently, selling more than 500,000 in the first two hours of release! The version of the epic rock ballad “November Rain” on the upcoming reissue will now include a real 50-piece orchestra conducted by Grammy Award winning composer Christopher Lennertz.

California Mid-Term Election 2022 - Proposition 27

funding to local entities (such as cities) and tribes to help them achieve their goals related to addressing homelessness. Currently, 80 percent of HHAPP funds go to local entities generally based on their share of the state’s homeless population, 2 percent to tribes, and 18 percent to the state to provide bonuses to local entities and tribes who meet their goals. The program received $1 billion in state funds this year.

Max Liebermann

OFFICE MANAGER

Mindy Salas

DIRECTOR Dina Rivera

CONTRIBUTORS

Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Madeline Zuckerman, Pamela Price, Pat Krause, Risa D’Angeles, Richard Rowland, Robert Kinsler, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

Krause

By Desert Star Staff

Proposition 27 would

authorize to allow Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands.

Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

State law currently bans sports betting in California. However, state law allows some gambling, such as tribal gambling, the state lottery, cardrooms, and horse racing betting.

Native American tribes have certain rights under federal law to govern themselves, such as certain rights to offer to gamble. This means that the state generally cannot regulate tribal gambling except as allowed by (1) federal law and (2) federally approved agreements between a tribe and state (known as tribalstate compacts). When a tribe wants to offer gambling on its lands, federal law requires that the state negotiate a compact with the tribe. The federal government may issue a compact if the tribe and the state cannot agree.

In California, compacts allow tribal casinos to offer slot machines and other games on tribal lands. These compacts lay out how gambling will be regulated. They also require certain payments to the state and local governments. Tribes can ask for these compacts to be changed, such as when new types of gambling become legal in the state.

California currently has compacts with 79 tribes. Tribes currently operate 66 casinos in 28 counties. Last year, tribes paid around $65 million to support state regulatory and gambling addiction program costs. Tribes also spend millions of dollars on local governments annually (annually). Additionally, tribes operating larger casinos pay nearly $150 million each year to tribes that either does not operate casinos or have less than 350 slot machines.

Prop. 27 would allow licensed tribes and gaming companies to offer mobile

and online sports betting for adults 21 and older outside Native American tribal lands. However, gaming companies — such as FanDuel and DraftKings — could only provide sports betting if they made a deal with a tribe.

Proposition 27 is supported by the state’s gaming industry and has more than $170 million in donations. But the proponents of the measure also have some opponents, including the state’s Democratic Party, card clubs, and Native American tribes. They worry that the proposal will encourage problem gambling and put tribal economies at a disadvantage

against national brands.

It would provide tax revenue for homelessness programs.

In the mid-term election in California in 2022, Proposition 27 claims it would provide tax revenue to programs that help the homeless.

After covering the state’s new regulatory costs, most money would be used to address homelessness and gambling addiction programs. At the same time, 15% would go to Native American tribes that aren’t involved in sports betting.

Currently State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAPP). HHAPP provides

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The initiative is supported by Democratic mayors in major cities and by homeless advocacy groups. Its backers call it the California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Support Act. Both sides are spending a significant amount of money on the campaigns. Proponents have spent $107 million on advertising, while opponents have raised more than $198 million.

California voters are facing a critical decision this November. The state’s midterm election will focus on a bonus round of direct democracy. Voters are considering seven ballot measures. While signaturegathering is notoriously tricky in California, many proposals failed to secure the necessary signatures. As a result, the Legislature cut deals to avoid potentially costly ballot measures.

HOROSCOPES

So many changes are occurring it’s good to be aware of different ideas, beliefs, behaviors and responses in all interactions. Recognize your ability to carefully handle money & resources, your capacity to discern and discriminate and your competence in giving (and then giving some more). Relationships are important and of great value to Aries at this time. What value do you place in relationships?

TAURUS

The ways we interact in relationships develop (in most cases) from what we observed & experienced as children with our families and the adults around us. Often you hide away in relationships, dedicated with constancy to those you love, hardly ever to leave. This dedication allows others to progress forward into expansive safe transformational places. We thank you. Do you feel loved enough in return?

Are you feeling restricted by family or is family helping you restructure your life? Is there a need for a rebalancing within the family or wherever you call home? Is your communication all about forgiveness, gratitude, balance, choices and resting in this interlude? A specific creativity is calling to and needed by you. Does it have to do with your home and garden? Are you winter planting?

you are truly seeking is liberty.

BY RISA D’ANGELES

experiences. Cooperation begins in earnest with you. Note: you’re in the Nine Tests.

Remember in ancient times when we cooked, baked, picked fruit in the garden. And made fires by day and night? Remember walks at daybreak and evening under the stars? Remember the sense of community, yet also the loneliness, solitude and the ways a healing from family wounds came about? Remember that as adults we release all things sorrowful through forgiveness? Remember who loved you? What/whom do you love now?

Your future is unveiling itself in transformative ways. Can you feel a change? Your selfidentity, how you see yourself, is expanding and reorganizing itself. Your professional and personal lives and how you interact with the world will subtly change too. Be very professional when communicating. Listen more and listen carefully. Use words that support and uplift. Your future holds new prospects, new openings and a new state of beauty.

There will be something given in the coming weeks, a discovery, a new learning about how you see yourself. It will begin with helping another. We see our own humanity when we help others. It’s like a mirror. When we embrace the needs of the times, seen through the needs of others, we build a new understanding. And our daily life changes. You are a resource for so many.

It’s important to know that even though it’s compelling to return to previous ways of believing and thinking you won’t remain there. The purpose of a return is to relearn the lessons, discover all the goodness, offer forgiveness (if needed) and gratitude. And then go forward to meet your future. It is the story of the Dweller on the Threshold turning into the Angel of the Presence. One is Saturn, the other Venus.

You want freedom - especially financial. Let’s figure all the ways you can have resources and make money that’s your own. Or if already making money, how you can encourage more coming in. One of the most important ways of receiving money is tithing to those in need. When we give, we experience freedom. Give more and love more. Even though the issue may seem like money, what

Are you feeling self-protective?

This question concerns your well-being in present and future relationships. In Non-violent communication, also called Compassionate Communication, a core message is understanding the needs of self and others simultaneously. Discerning needs becomes a creative act, profoundly affecting all outer

CAPRICORN

Profound changes continue, especially in your self-identity and life direction. Group work is of great importance now. Perhaps your group is your family and a small coterie of friends. In groups people experience you as a transformer. This is your spiritual task in groups. It just happens. Sometimes it’s a difficult task. Understanding this helps you maintain confidence. And explains your purpose.

AQUARIUS

Tend to your resources and finances with the utmost care. It’s most important to continue to downsize so you can move forward quickly into where you’re really to be. This may feel unstable. However, it’s vital as a way to create the new sharing society. So, when able, give lots away. Then you’re less dependent upon physical things and more upon freedom, which you seek. Balances comes in having less.

PISCES

“Amidst the whirling forces we stood confused. Swept up and down the lands, bewildered, blinded, nowhere to rest.” Finally, we said, “Here I stand and will not move till I know the law governing this very moment. I face many ways and soon I will determine for myself which way to go. I will travel no

New laws Coming for HOAs in 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

While 2021 was a banner year for positive HOA legislation, 2022 turned out to be less helpful in Sacramento for California HOAs. While many bills were introduced this year, only one made it to the Governor’s desk - Assembly Bill 1410. Authored by Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez from Chino, AB 1410 was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2022 and will become effective at the beginning of 2023.

In my many years following HOA legislation, I often see bills that are sparked by a constituent reporting an incident which sounds to a legislator to be a problem deserving action and a new law. However, it is important for legislators to investigate if the incident represents a widespread problem among HOAs, to

ascertain whether legislative involvement is needed.

Unfortunately AB 1410 appears to address issues arising from isolated incidents, as in 33 years of advising HOAs I have never seen any of the issues in this bill actually occurring.

AB1410 makes three changes in California law regarding social media usage, taking on boarders, and failure to comply with HOA requirements during emergencies.

Civil Code Section 4515, enacted in 2018, is essentially a free speech statute for HOAs. It protects the right to meet and canvass or petition members and to circulate information to members and residents.

AB1410 adds a subpart (6) to the list of protected activities in Section 4515(b), which will not allow HOA governing documents (CC&Rs, bylaws, or rules) to ban the use of social media or internet resources to discuss the HOA, legislation, public elections, or other

issues of concern. The new subpart clarifies that HOAs are not required to provide social media or online resources to members or to allow members to post on the HOA’s website.

A new Section 4515(e) is also added, which prohibits retaliation against members or residents for exercising rights under the statute.

Since CC&Rs and rules regulate how homeowners use their homes or common areas, it is hard to imagine how governing documents could regulate social media commentary. I have not seen an association sanction somebody for criticizing the HOA in social media – although I have seen some horrible allegations in social media, where apparently anyone can say anything without accountability. I do not think this new law will have much impact upon HOAs or their members.

Many HOAs have various requirements and limitations regarding rentals of HOA residences. A new Civil Code

Section 4739 says that the HOA may not prohibit owners who live in their residences from renting a room to a tenant so long as the rental is over 30 days. The impact of this new law is that members living in their HOA home can take on boarders (but not short-term).

The third new law from AB1410 is a new Civil Code Section 5875, which will not allow HOAs to pursue enforcement actions (except for enforcing payment of assessments) during a declared emergency if the nature of the emergency prevents the homeowner from preventing

longer up and down the land. I will no longer be blinded. I will only upward move.” (Words from the Old Commentary for Neptune in Pisces)

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

or remedying the violation. I have not encountered this situation and find it hard to imagine it occurring. Now, Sacramento, how about next year doing something truly important for HOAs and change the law to allow electronic voting (like every other nonprofit corporation in California!)???

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

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PS Mayor Calls For Moratorium on Vacation Rentals

By Desert Star Staff

The issue of short-term vacation rentals has gotten the attention of the Palm Springs City Council in recent months, and the Mayor Lisa Middleton has called for a temporary moratorium until the issue can be resolved. The council had begun reviewing the city’s rules and regulations earlier this year, and it hoped to find a balance between neighborhood concerns and the needs of the hospitality industry. The council initially hoped to wait until a workgroup report in the fall to take action.

Short-term vacation rentals are taking away homes from people who need a place to live.

As the number of shortterm vacation rentals in Palm Springs continues to grow, residents are becoming increasingly concerned about how such rentals affect their community. As a result, the city has recently introduced new regulations to address the issue, including a noise limit and a cap on how many homes can be short-rented.

Because Palm Springs is one of the most desirable cities

in the country, many people are looking to invest in real estate as Airbnb hosts. These properties allow people to make extra money by renting out their homes. You can benefit from a steady income stream and control your rental income as a host. However, it is essential to follow the rules and regulations of the city to avoid any legal issues.

STRs are affecting property values.

Many local governments are regulating STRs, and these regulations fall into two general categories: zoning ordinances and police power ordinances.

Zoning ordinances can have many limitations, such as a maximum stay per year or the number of rentals per month. These regulations can also help control overcrowding and noise.

“A recent Supreme Court case in Michigan examined whether STRs should be allowed in residential zones.

The plaintiff, in that case, argued that STRs were a permissible use of a residential property. However, the city argued that STRs did not meet the city’s definition of a

single-family dwelling and thus were not allowed.”

They are affecting the community.

Palm Springs is the only major city in the Coachella Valley to experience a full post-recession recovery in home prices. But a proposed amendment to the city’s code could derail that progress by ending the short-term vacation rental industry. This measure

would eliminate close to 85% of the city’s vacation rentals and cause a dramatic decrease in the city’s property values.

They are affecting school enrollment.

Palm Springs’s city council has acknowledged the need for more regulations on vacation rentals and has directed staff to conduct additional research and community outreach. The process could

take several months. In the meantime, permits will continue to be processed. The council is concerned about the concentration of vacation rentals in the city’s middle-class neighborhoods and the proliferation of nonresident permit holders. Currently, there are hundreds of short-term vacation rentals in Palm Springs.

Gov. Signs Bill to Integrate Wildlife Corridors into Hwy Plans

By Desert Star Staff Gov. Gavin Newsom

signed a bill into law on Friday to require Caltrans to integrate wildlife corridors into its plans as roads are built around the state.

Collisions between drivers and wildlife are rampant - with 44,000 reported between 2016 and 2020 and likely many more that go unreported, causing injuries, deaths, and property damage.

Mari Galloway, California Program Manager for Wildlands Network in Sacramento, said animals need to be able to migrate freely.

“Especially mountain lions in Southern California, their inability to move is causing genetic abnormalities and potential local extinctions,” said Galloway. “But also in eastern California, we have mule deer corridors, which are severed by some major highways through there.”

Wildlife crossings allow animals to search farther afield for mates, which research says supports genetic diversity.

Galloway added that the endangered desert tortoise and the California tiger salamander, in particular, should now have a much better chance of surviving and thriving.

Kim Delfino, president of Earth Advocacy in Sacramento, said Assembly

Bill 2344 guarantees that Caltrans will now make wildlife corridors a priority.

“They’re going to be planning for it,” said Delfino. “They’re going to be incorporating it into their projects. They’re going to be upgrading their Highway Design Manual. And they will be identifying areas across the state with connectivity hotspots that need to be addressed.”

Seven mountain lions have been found dead on or near the highways of Southern California this year.

The Pew Charitable Trusts provided support for this reporting.

“That’s Entertainment”

Desert Magazine held a “That’s Entertainment” Gala at the old Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs on Wednesday, September 28th. This was Desert Magazine’s Fall Tribute to Showbiz. Over 100 people were invited to this event that would showcase the idea of restoring the Plaza Theatre. Desert Magazine Publisher Tom Niva spoke to the guests about how the Theatre will be renovated and the endless possibilities for what the Theatre will bring to Palm Springs. I had been in the Theatre before it closed and

walking in was like returning old memories to a day gone by. The ambiance is still there. A little uncared for, but you can still see what was there even if the curtains are a bit faded and the walls a bit dusty. You can almost feel its history. Bringing back the glitz and glamour of that era will surely be a big hit with fans.

The event honored the iconic photographer to the stars, Michael Childers, and local Palm Springs City Councilman J R Roberts. Roberts has been spearheading the renovation of the Theatre. With his help and the help of friends and

colleagues, he has helped raise 12 million dollars to restore the Plaza Theatre to its former glory. TV show creator of Frazier, David Lee, got the ball rolling with a donation of 5 million Dollars. They have raised 12 million dollars, but more is needed in case of overruns and future problems.

The Theatre was built in 1936, and the plans are to restore it as it was back then. Famous stars graced its stage in radio broadcast programs and other performances. The Plaza was the home to the Palm Springs Follies for over

20 years and thrilled many locals and visitors who came to Palm Springs. Entertainers in the follies had to be at least 55 years old, and many were much older. The gowns, the singing, and the dancing left many in awe. \Dorothy Dale Kloss, who performed for 15 years in the Follies, attended, and will turn 100 this month. Tom Niva acknowledged her presence and her participation so long ago.

Plans are in the works and will begin shortly. Plans include Earthquake prevention work, repairing and cleaning walls and ceilings. New dressing

rooms and bathrooms, new sound system, and electrical work. There will also be new carpets and seating. The building and infrastructure must be brought up to current health and safety codes. This sounds like a lot of NEW, but everything done will be made to look like it was in 1936. The Theatre will be restored to its former beauty and will be a new venue to showcase Palm Springs. Many artists are already showing interest in performing, and people are looking at the new Theater for other events.

Zoo Meets The Jerusalem Zoo

By Pamela Price

Bringing together volunteers from The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem, Israel, to The San Diego Zoo for a summer learning experience has for years now been a successful summer event for teen volunteers from Israel having an opportunity to experience a once-in-alifetime experience. Both zoological gardens are considered among the finest in the world and popular with tourists year-round. The

young volunteers were called “aspiring zoo keepers” by a San Diego journalist from the San Diego Jewish Journal.

This year this annual event took place on August 3 at the San Diego Zoo at their iconic Tree Tops room, which once again was reserved for this long-awaited event which had been postponed since 2020, said Helena Galper, longtime consultant since 2000.

First, student volunteers from Israel were introduced

to guests, followed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria declaring August 3 “Congresswoman Susan Davis Day” n San Diego.

The successful link between The San Diego Zoo and The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Israel has thrived as an “exemplary educational relationship,” commented Timmy Woods, a handbag designer. Who fashions her fascinating handbags into zoo animals from lions and cheetahs to leopards

and a curious, albeit fashionably chic armadillo.

The San Diego Zoo and the Jerusalem Zoo ( also known as The Biblical Zoo) share goals in common,

from conservation and education to supporting wildlife protection, ecological sciences, and community service.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Photo credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Honoree J R Roberts, Desert Magazine editor Tom Niva and honoree Michael Childers. Photo by Pat Krause.

Ken Prescott, former Follies entertainer, Dorothy Dale Kloss, and Jerry Keller Photo by Pat Krause.

America. She is also the first Miss Alaska to be crowned Miss America, a second-generation Alaskan. Broyles never expected to be named Miss Alaska and then Miss America so early on. After being named Miss Alaska’s Outstanding Teen, a friend suggested she enter the Miss America competition. Broyles was already a singer, so she thought she would enter, especially after Emma realized she could potentially earn a scholarship to attend college and pursue her dream of becoming a dermatologist. She won the title of Miss Alaska at age 19 and then went on to win the Miss America title at age 20.

Broyles learned very early on about the importance of inclusion. Her older brother Brendan has down syndrome, and her mom was a Special Olympics figure skating coach and a special education teacher. Now in the ninth month of her

one-year reign as Miss America, Broyles has made inclusion her mission and message.

“Inclusion is having a seat at the table and being an active member of that conversation and being heard,” comments Broyles. “It is not just about bringing in a person with a disability, not just about bringing in a person of color, or bringing in a person with a different background – – it is sincerely listening to their input. Inclusion is hearing input from people with many different backgrounds, which ultimately enriches the workforce and makes our communities more enriched.”

Broyles is familiar with The Arc for people with disabilities and was excited to visit another Arc program –Desert Arc in Palm Desert.

“In Alaska, we have The Arc of Anchorage, where my brother has been attending. I was so excited to visit Desert Arc due to my platform. It was wonderful to tour all the

different programs and services Desert Arc offers and learn about how the organization’s work has successfully enhanced the quality of life and created opportunities for people with disabilities.”

Arriving at Desert Arc, Broyles was greeted by cheering Desert Arc clients, holding up hand-crafted banners and signs welcoming her. After spending time with many Desert Arc clients, Broyles also visited virtually with additional clients, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

“She is the first person from the State of Alaska to hold this title, and it is an interesting coincidence that Desert Arc was founded in 1959 when Alaska became a State,” said Ricard Balocco, President/CEO of Desert Arc. “Miss America, thank YOU for visiting Desert Arc today! On behalf of all our clients, staff, and Board of Directors, we would like to present you with this “thank you” gift, a stunning crystal

shining star memento, in great appreciation for championing our cause in service to people with disabilities.”

Broyles has a deep, longstanding relationship with programs supporting people with disabilities. Her older brother, now 22, became a Special Olympics athlete at age 7. Emma and her younger brother would take Brendan a couple of times a week for track-and-field practice while growing up. The Special Olympics athletes became her community growing up, so she learned how to advocate for those with disabilities and how they could advocate for themselves.

“My mom serves on the Governor’s Council for Disabilities and Special Education in Alaska. This inspired me to do what I could to spread the word of inclusion through Special Olympics.”

Broyles currently serves as Celebrity Ambassador for

Ronald McDonald House Gala

Special Olympics. When her reign as Miss America ends, Broyles plans to continue her advocacy for inclusivity and people with disabilities. She will continue working with Special Olympics and serving as a Celebrity Ambassador. In addition, one day, she hopes to provide her dermatological services free to the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program, which offers free medical services to these athletes.

While keeping busy representing Miss America, sometimes traveling over 20,000 miles a month attending events, Broyles is a student studying Biomedical Sciences and Vocal Performances at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.

Emma Broyles is an impressive, poised, intelligent 21-year-old role model for young women, who we will hear good things about in the future!

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managing partner of First Call Security and Sounds. Karen Devine, anchor/reporter for KESQ News Channel 3. Julio Figueroa is the Director of external and legislative affairs for the CA tribal liaison AT&T.

Damian Jenkins, President of The Management Trust. Melissa Neiderman, Producer of Neiderman Productions.

Rod Vandenbos, founder, and CEO of Buzz Box. Stephanie Wilson, CEO of Circa Management, and Brian Wanzek, aka Bella da Ball, Social Ambassador.

Another award was the BB Ingle award to honor BB Ingle, and the recipient was Ernesto Rosales. Another couple mentioned had used the Ronald McDonald house

when their little girl was only 4 years old. They praised their time at home. A video showed how the Ronald McDonald House works with families and children. Guests applauded that work.

Each honoree sponsored a live auction. Each auction was filled with enticing articles to bring a high bid. Many who won a bid got an excellent deal and went for half of the original asking price. Each item was filled with more than one thing, like dinners with celebrities, tickets to hockey games, and trips to exotic places. Security for your home and lots of Buzz Box for your refrigerator. Driving race cars and ice machines, trip to ski resorts and wineries, A Barone Statue, and even massages were part of the many varied

Honorees and co-chairs take the stage after the gala. Photo by Pat Krause.

Karen Hooper, Ernesto Rosales, Ann Piller and Jack Srebnik Photo by Pat Krause.

auction items. Honorees would dance to the stage while getting high fives and hugs under a spotlight. They would read or add to their particular live auction item.

New CA Laws Aim to Improve College Graduation Rates

By Desert Star Staff

On the last day to sign bills this legislative session, Gov Gavin Newsom approved several measures to improve college graduation rates, particularly for students from low-income communities.

One proposal, Assembly Bill 1705, requires community colleges to place more students in transfer-level courses.

Joshua Hagen - policy director for the Campaign for College Opportunitysaid previously, students had to take high-stakes entry exams that diverted too many people, especially students of color, into years of remedial courses that don’t count toward a degree.

“Whatever classes students took in high school, whatever GPA they had, the best way

that we can support them is starting them in something that will earn them college credit,” said Hagen. “Making sure they get support rather than starting in a remedial class - taking one, two, three semesters before they even get to that starting line.”

Other new laws will expand tutoring services and cancel some student debt for college students who dropped out, so they can afford to re-enroll and finish their degrees.

Hagen noted that another new bill says students won’t lose part of their financial aid from the state if they work hard to win a private scholarship.

“There was nothing to prevent the state from saying, ‘Okay, we will now reduce your state financial aid by $1,000 since you have - quote, unquote - less need,’ “ said Hagen.

Take the Stress Out of Introducing Solid Foods to Baby 6 pediatricianrecommended tips

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your baby learn and grow can provide some of the most rewarding moments in life, full of emotions from parents and babies alike. Some milestones are more stressful or frustrating than others and, during these moments of newness, seeking guidance from health care professionals can go a long way.

As the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize, the time period from 6-24 months is when babies begin building healthy eating patterns and experience eating a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. This journey can be stressful for parents as they begin to navigate what and how much is right to feed their babies. As parents begin to explore this fun and messy milestone, they often question what and how much is right to feed baby and seek guidance from experts.

While every child is different and parents should always defer to their pediatrician to be sure their baby is developmentally ready for solid foods, consider these six tips and tricks based on frequently asked questions for transitioning to solids from Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, pediatric medical consultant for Gerber.

n Make sure baby is ready: Most babies start solid foods between 4-6 months old. Watch for signs your baby is ready to start solids like good head control, sitting up with support and swallowing food instead of pushing it back out onto his or her chin. Don’t introduce solids to your baby before 4 months old. Your pediatrician can offer guidance about when the time is right for your little one.

n Timing is everything: When you’re first introducing solids, choose a moment in the day when your baby is happy and alert. Weekends tend to be easier times to start solid foods for families than busy weekdays. The more you can be in the moment with your child during those first feeding experiences, the better for you and him or her.

n Feed your baby the rainbow: Offer baby a diverse array of fruits, vegetables, iron-fortified whole grains and meats. Over the first six months of your baby’s feeding journey, iron-fortified cereals and purees can make feeding your baby convenient and simple. From apple and pear to zucchini, butternut squash and parsnips, Gerber’s 1st and 2nd foods lines offer a variety of purees that are just the right consistency for babies to practice tongue move ments and advance their eating skills. Your baby’s first tries at swallowing solid foods may be awkward and require practice. Offering a small amount of breastmilk or formula before solids can help ensure he or she is not uncomfortably hungry.

n Supervise baby: Babies should always be super vised and seated in a secured highchair when eating, and parents should avoid choking hazards like whole grapes, nuts or cherry tomatoes. Use a soft, rubber-tipped spoon and start by guiding the spoon to his or her mouth with both your hand and your child’s hand on the spoon.

n Baby-led feeding: Consider baby-led feeding as a way to capitalize on the best aspects of baby-led weaning and spoon-feeding. Offer small amounts of nutritious foods in soft, easyto-pick-up chunks appropriate for your baby’s developmental stage in addition to purees by pre-loading the spoon with your baby’s favorite puree or infant cereal for him or her to self-

feed. As your baby gets older, look for baby-led friendly snacks, such as Gerber Lil’ Crunchies, that are specifically designed for babies to selffeed and fortified with key nutrients.

n Don’t get discouraged: Just because your baby makes a “yuck” face after trying a food for the first time doesn’t mean you should give up on it. Babies often need to try solid foods several times before they grow accustomed to them. Don’t be discouraged if your first attempt with a food seems less than successful; it’s all part of the process.

For more expert tips and resources for introducing solid foods, visit Gerber.com/learning-center.

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Halloween is usually about costume parties, candy, scary movies, and funny pranks, but this year, there is a philanthropic way to celebrate this spooky holiday. From the war in Ukraine to the drought across the Horn of Africa, there are innumerable compounding crises impacting children worldwide. Yet, there are meaningful ways to make a difference for children in need worldwide this Halloween.

Beginning in early October and running through Halloween, UNICEF USA’s iconic orange box is being transformed into a reimagined digital experience as a new twist on a classic campaign that is scalable and simple to use. It empowers a new

generation of changemakers to drive impact for children globally. A QR code will be available across the United States to download and use in tandem with Halloween festivities.

The code will digitize the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF experience while providing a meaningful opportunity to give back and discover joy by helping others. It can be used at nearly any Halloween activity, including costume parties, fall festivals, or candy collection bags.

By modernizing the campaign, the emphasis shifted from a kids-helpingkids program to one that encourages people of all ages to make a difference this Halloween.

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