11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – City of Palm Springs Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS w/ City Manager David Ready – 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. Palm Springs, CA. 92262. 20 years next week.
– REPORT on the City Council’s extension of the eviction policy for tenants and landlords.
– REPORT than 10 years of work and innovation here in the City has been compromised in the last 10 weeks, but the quick action of our City made a huge difference.
– REPORT on the positive participation of residents in the newly opened restaurants and businesses.
– REPORT that the Mayor’s task force has been meeting weekly w/ the business community and how to make the re-entry of all go smoothly….possible closure of some streets, some days, for more space for restaurants.
– DISCUSSION of when bars might re-open.
– REPORT on his biggest worry. HOW TO GET THE NEW DOWNTOWN re-opened and tourism back to re-start the economy.
– REPORT that the City has lost millions of dollars due to COVID-19. Council’s priority is ALWAYS safety for our City. Spending $20 million to finish this fiscal year and enough for next year, but that will be the end of those funds. Police and Fire personnel will be kept on the job. They will defer hiring new persons.
– PLANNING of the adjustments that they will have to make.
– DISCUSSION of the homeless problem. Social Services is a function of County Government, not City. BUT the City Council has put significant resources into dealing w/ the homeless issue but now they don’t have the funds. County will hopefully step up.
– REPORT on housing homeless, essential service folks, medical COVID-19 personnel, in our hotels.
– REPORT that staff is back @ City Hall and “on the street”, but w/ all safety precautions in place.
– THE BEST THING is the way everyone is coming together.
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)

David

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Business/Restaurant Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

ELMER’S RESTAURANT w/ Jacky Donnell re: 1030 E. Palm Cyn., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THEY RE-OPENED Thursday May 28.
– REPORT on how the tables are complying w/ social distancing, tables out on patio and on the grass if desired.
– REPORT that menus are sanitized after every use, no condiments are on the table, one person will clean the bathrooms regularly, masks on all servers who will be questioned each time they come to work.
– REPORT that Elmer’s will be open from 6 AM – 9 PM 7days a week.
– REPORT on how Elmer’s will que up guests who are waiting. Can take their pager to their air-conditioned car and wait to be called either by phone or pager. Possible use of reservations.
– REPORT on strawberry season and those items on her menu.
– REPORT on the improvements Jacky made @ the restaurant during the 10 weeks she was closed. Re-painted some, new men’s restroom, tiled the hallway, new equipment and tile in the kitchen.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419)

Jacky

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Talk of Stars/DAP Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

TALK OF STARS/DAP w/ Scott Nevins re; ”Voices of Hope”.
– Produced and hosted by Scott.
– Friday June 5 @ 7 PM. “Together, We Thrive” FREE event.
– REPORT on all the fabulous Celebrity guests that will participate.
– VIRTUAL live stream @ #VoicesofHope and all of DAP’s social media venues. Also, on your TV on YouTube.
– Go to www.desertaidsproject.org/hope and you can donate to support the performance and DAP.
– Order and support from our local restaurants first, pick up the food and then eat @ home and watch the show. “Take out, pick up, dine in”.
– Benefits DAP’s homebound and immunosuppressed patients. Benefits our nurses and doctors w/ PPE and also neighbors exhibiting symptoms of Coronavirus that you can help us test.
www.desertaidsproject.org/hope
www.scottnevins.com
(760) 323-2118)

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge”. 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that he hopes to be open soon and the entire restaurant has been cleaned from floor to ceiling.
– REPORT on take-out and curbside and save 20% if you call the restaurant directly. Can use any of the delivery services to deliver it to you. 7 days a week from 11 AM to 2 PM and then from 4:30 to 8 PM.
– No catering yet!!!
– REPORT that the restaurant is prepared for social distancing when they re-open. The summer nights will be lovely outside. All tables, inside and out are at least 6 feet apart.
– REPORT that you will enter the restaurant w/ a mask. The staff will all have masks. Purse hooks to hold masks and purses. Tables completely sanitized in-between all guests.
– REPORT on new “placemat” disposable menu and disposable salt and pepper shakers.
– REPORT that the staff will be carefully monitored health wise. Bathroom attendant has been hired to keep the bathrooms sanitized AFTER every single guest, at least on the weekends. Willie’s innovation!!!
– DISCUSSION of the new slightly smaller menu w/ all of the favorites.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490)

Willie

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that we are in our 10th week of “sheltering in place”.
– REPORT that Coachella Valley is beginning to open up. CV has only 1200 positive cases.
– DOHC members call (760) 969-6555 for free testing thru DOHC.
– REPORT that if you are within 6 feet of ANYONE, wear a mask. Risk of contracting the COVID-19 goes from 2% to 70% if you don’t have a mask on, even if you are asymptomatic. WASH YOUR HANDS.
– REPORT on the virus in children now in every state.
– CDC late breaking information; NOW, Hydroxychloroquine is not considered effective against the virus. Remdesivir studies also do not show any benefit for coronavirus patients.
– DISCUSSION of the partnership w/ EH, Desert Care Network, Desert AIDS Project and Desert Oasis Healthcare.
– Convalescent plasma is promising.
– REPORT on the Vaccine and the over 100 that are in the works. They will be administered as shots.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT on the daily screening process for staff @ D.O.H.C..
– REPORT on new symptoms…i.e. stomach, g.i. tract, etc.
– REPORT that we are learning things we thought were true that we now know are not accurate.
– REPORT that screening is different from testing. Any screening questions call Dr. Hodgkins @ (760) 969-6555.
– If you feel you have been exposed, after you are tested you must “self-quarantine” for 14 days. D.O.H.C. checks on you constantly, provides masks, etc.
– All primary care doctors are seeing patients virtually.
– REPORT on the testing regulations….both D.O.H.C. and the County. DOHC members call (760) 969-6555 for free testing thru DOHC. Call 24/7. 400 calls a day.
– City of Palm Springs website has the latest updates.
www.palmspringsca.gov
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice, Media co-ordinator and Communications Specialist and David Renker 39000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– David is the Director of Ambulatory Services & Special Programs @ EH. “Hi” to his wife, Colette.
– DEFINITION of his job description.
– DEFINITION of Eisenhower Primary Care 365 and “my chart”. This service allows patients to see their doctor within 2 to 3 days. Uses latest technology. Also helps folks identify a doctor. 1st visit is minimum 1 hour and thereafter at least 30 minutes.
– REPORT on community outreach, i.e. Country Clubs etc.
– DEFINITION of Eisenhower Concierge. Minimum 1-hour response time, 24/7 services, even home visits. (760) 360-3365.
– REPORT that EH is still open for patients and elective surgeries are being scheduled again.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 340-3911)

Lee

David

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Desert AIDS Project/”Mr. Community” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

DESERT AIDS PROJECT & “MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steven Henke re: 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on Revivals Stores. All 3 are accepting donations/drop offs. www.revivalsstores.com will explain 2 ways to donate. 1. Drive and drop off, get a receipt. 2. Schedule a pick-up for larger items. These donations benefit Desert Aids Project.
– REPORT 7 days a week, mostly 9 to 5 PM.
– REPORT on the safety, cleaning and social distancing innovations @ the 3 Revivals.
– REPORT ON DAP’S 2 new health care clinics (blue and green) for ANYONE. Virtual and in-person services, registration. – REPORT on “One Call” is a new program to find a doctor, hook up w/ insurance and make an appointment. www.desertaidsproject.org has all the information to sign up.
– SAVE THE DATE: FREE 6/5 “Voices of Hope, Together We Thrive” virtual event, live streaming event. Link to DAP website to schedule a restaurant “take out” then sit @ home and watch the streaming together. Scott Nevins is producing this event. Take out, dine-in and tune in to do good.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118)

Steven

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – City of Palm Springs Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS w/ Mayor Geoff Kors re: 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– In-person dining and retail businesses can now open w/ the Riverside Country safety measures in place.
– Possible future closing of some streets to allow restaurants to have more space for social distancing seating, especially in the cool desert evenings. Perhaps on Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., City may help cover the costs of misters.
– REPORT on the impact to adjacent retail businesses.
– No yet allowing hotels, vacation rentals etc., to open.
– Lauding the Mayor and Palm Springs City Council for their leadership during this challenging and frustrating time.
– REPORT on the police presence in the City over Memorial Day Weekend.
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)

Geoff

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Insurance Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

LATE BREAKING NEWS….Yesterday, May 22, the Mayor of Palm Springs announced the re-opening of all restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs!!!

ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis VanBuskirk re: 36917 Cook St. #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– EXPLANATION that insurance companies (Dennis represents over 30 of them) have gotten together to reimburse 15% for 2 months of premiums for Auto ONLY for April and May. You don’t have to call your Insurance Agent, this will be done automatically.
– REPORT that for Commercial Insurance Clients, they will get a similar deal and again, you don’t need to call anyone.
– FAMILY UPDATE. Another son is engaged!!! REPORT on the baby due to another son in July.
– QUESTION about insuring a car/truck that is not being driven. Do a “non-op”. EXPLANATION of a multiple car rate, with a lower rate for each car even though the overall cost may go up a bit.
– Covered CA. has extended their eligibility time frame. Call Dennis, he’ll do the PAPERWORK.
– He’ll insurance everything and everyone. Office speaks Spanish. Most paperwork is done on-line.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)

Dennis