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“Talk of Stars” Segment – January 11, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Cindy Williams re: American actress and producer.
– DISCUSSION of the future.
– DISCUSSION of writing her one woman show w/ the talented Charles Duggan. www.memyselfandshirley.com.
– HOLD THE DATE: Her one woman show: “Me, Myself & Shirley” @ the Annenberg Theater Jan., 20 – 22, 2022 for 4 shows. Tickets @ www.psmuseum.org.
“Me, Myself & Shirley”
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – January 10, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. & 72775 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage & J.T.s Dinner 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT that business @ both Maracas is great, but the employee count is very low. Todd is very short-handed.
– REPORT that Maracas Palm Springs is closed for lunch on Wed., and Thurs., but open for dinner starting every day starting @ 4 PM for 7 days a week.
– REPORT that Maracas Rancho Mirage is open for lunch and dinner for 7 days a week.
– REPORT that JT’s Diner is open Wed., thru Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of he has jobs @ all levels available. Applications are on all the websites. The base that he has always had is still there but many employees are leaving the area because there just wasn’t work here.
– REPORT on the menu @ Maracas Palm Springs should have the new updated menu later this week, w/ 15 NEW items; i.e. salmon, skirt steak salad, etc.
– REPORT on the new updated menu @ Maracas Rancho Mirage. i.e. chicken piccata.
– REPORT on the “impossible”/vegan/vegetarian/plant based items on the menu for which the restaurant won a 5 Star rating.
– REPORT that @ JT’s Diner there will be a new meatball sub; glutton-free pancakes and waffles!!!
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and (760) 322-9654 and (760) 321-1001. www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com and (760) 674-7600)
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 10, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that this is our 97th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT that this virus is a mess w/ a lot of issues.
– DISCUSSION of the limited good news. Last week the daily case rate in Riverside County was around 20, this week it is around 65 w/ positivity rates about 20%.
– REPORT that this virus is affecting EVERYONE, vaccinated, boosted, un-vaccinated etc., It is less toxic to most patients, but we are seeing 2 times the amt. of infections there were last year @ this time. – REPORT that hospitals in the Coachella Valley are filled. Employees are getting sick. They are on a contingency plan w/ the state whereby if an employee test positive but has no symptoms, THEY CAN GO BACK TO WORK AFTER 5 DAYS.
– REPORT that all of the systems that provide CARE are going thru soooo much.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has access for the three different rapid tests. They can test D.O.H.C. members on the Palm Springs and Indio locations. They use PCR, the most accurate among other accurate tests. Results in 10 minutes.
– REPORT that if you are sick and have symptoms COME GET TESTED @ D.O.H.C. whether or not you are a member.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is one of only 3 health care facilities in the CV that is allowed to participate in the oral anti-virals.
– REPORT that they are treating the unvaccinated individuals FIRST, because once they get sick THEY WANT TO FEEL BETTER.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 10, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– ‘THE MEDICINE CABINET” Questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. Can you have symptoms & get a negative test result?? (Yes, because of false negative tests in the home testing.)
2. FDA called Merck Covid pill the worst decision EVER??? (But Merck gave the patent to the world. They use it when they run out of the better one).
3. Newest Covid 19 strain? (There are always new variants. Still being studied.)
4. Upgrade my mask? What is a counterfeit mask? (Yes, cloth masks are not good for anything. Should get an N95 or a KN95 because the Omicron variant goes right thru the cloth mask.)
– REPORT that the impact on our school systems, our personalities, our levels of depression etc., etc., sad.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – January 10-14, 2022
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: Jan., 14, 2022.
1.WHO; OSCAR’S.
WHAT: Kal David, singer/guitarist.
WHEN; EVERY MONDAY, dinner @ 5 PM
WHERE; 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
2. WHO;PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
WHAT; FREE – Tribute Band Concert Series.
WHEN; Feb., – July, the 1st Wed. of every month @ 7 PM, Eagles Tribute first.
WHERE; Palm Springs Downtown Park.
WEB; www.pschamber.org.
3. WHO;CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services..
WHEN; EVERY MONTH on the 1st FRIDAY NIGHT @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Jan., 13, 2022.
1.WHO; NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
WHAT; Because of CA. slower population growth, we now have 52 Congressional districts.
WHEN; NOW, the CV will split into 2 separate districts.
WHERE; Read the whole digest online.
WEB: www.cvep.com
2. WHO;MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Effective immediately ALL AUDIENCE MEMBERS will be required to show proof of FULL VACCINATION AND photo identification.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 73-000 Fred Waring Dr.
WEB; www.mccallum-theatre.org.
3. WHO;P.S. CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; Buy tickets for Modernism Week for Feb., 2022.
WHEN: NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB: www.psculturalcenter.org.
WEDNESDAY: Jan.,12, 2022.
1. WHO;D.O.H.C.
WHAT; Invites you to get WELLTH – the health & wellness program that pays you up to $360./year.
WHEN; NOW to stay healthy.
WHERE; Info on-line.
WEB; www.weallthrewards.com. and (760) 249-7638.
2. WHO;THE LIVING DESERT.
WHAT; Mojave Maxine Emergence Contest.
WHEN; NOW to guess when she will come out of brumation for K – 12 grades.
WHERE; 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert.
WEB; www.livingdesert.org.
3. WHO;DAP HEALTH.
WHAT; Offers health services for social, dental, behavior and sexual issues, among others.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
TUESDAY: Jan., 11, 2022.
1. WHO;PALM SPRINS AERIAL TRAM.
WHAT; Ride ‘n Dine is available again.
WHEN; NOW w/ tickets after 4 PM daily.
WHERE; $38. For adults & $24.50 for children (3 – 10).
WEB; www.pstramway.com.
2. WHO; OLD TOWN LA QUINTA.
WHAT; Dining options for everyone; restaurants & cafes, intimate, casual, indoor & al fresca.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 78100 Main Street, La Quinta..
WEB; www.oldtownlaquinta.com.
3. WHO;CITY OF TEMECULA.
WHAT; Welcomes incoming Mayor Matt Rahn for a 4 yr. term.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; Theme is “Temecula Cares”.
WEB; www.temeculaca.gov.
MONDAY: Jan., 10, 2022.
1. WHO;CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY.
WHAT; Featuring “toast-worthy” stemware and a recipe for Sparkling Pear French 75.
WHEN; NOW carefully crafted just for you, served w/ a side of style AND A BIG SALE.
WHERE; On-line and 901 N. Palm Cyn., Drive., P.S.
WEB; www.christopherkennedy.com
2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES FINE ART.
WHAT; Works of Jackson Pollock.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave., Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjames.com.
3. WHO;MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART & SCULPTURE GARDEN.
WHAT; Has the works of the legendary Michael Childers.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB: www.melissamorganfineart.com.
“Go Green” Segment – January 7, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 5 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment
DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: Director of Public Affairs and Water Planning. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that water conservation might be a good New Year’s Resolution. www.dwa.org/save for hints.
– REPORT that the rains we’ve had (the wettest year in the Sierra’s in some time) should help our drought situation. Early warm Springs hurt us.
– REMINDER that when it rains, wait 48 hours to turn on your sprinklers again. Install a “smart” controller.
– REPORT on the 2020 Census data we will be going thru re-districting.
– HOLD THE DATE: JAN., 26 AND FEB., 9, virtual workshop for division elections. www.dwa.org/division.
– REPORT that a new reservoir in Northern CA. for storage/capture of rain and snow melts.
– REPORT that your Feb., water bill will show an increase.
– (contact info; www.dwa.org and (760) 323-4971 X 184).
Ashley
“Cyber Chat” Segment – January 7, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 5 Seg 2 – “Cyber Chat” Segment
EGGHEADIT w/ Dennis Shelly re:
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
1. I am worried about Windows 11. Will it just “appear” on my computer? (Windows hasn’t updated for 8 years or so. Don’t worry for a while. Not a requirement, just available. Windows 10 will be supported until Oct., 14 of 2025)
2. Should I upgrade before that? (You can test your computer to see if it is compatible w/ the new Windows).
– DISCUSSION of new laptops out there. i.e. HP Spector is the X360-14. Can use as a tablet or laptop.
3. Can you be tracked by Google? (You can go into “manage your google account” and go to privacy/history and turn OFF location history.)
– REPORT that the official release of Windows 11 will be in quarter 4.
– DISCUSSION of the changes you will see in Windows 11 vs. 10. Taskbar, file explorers, multi-tasking, The Microsoft store is completely changed. You can see some of these changes now.
– REPORT that Facebook is easy to hack and you should TURN off any old apps you are not using any more. Lots of folks are deleting their FB accounts permanently. Call Dennis to do this properly.
4. I got too many spams over the Holidays? (Depends on the browser you are using to get to your email. Block the senders/Spam control buttons. Google filters out a lot of this for gmail users.)
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone and IPad remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $50./month for up to 3 devices. Spam Assassin is one of his programs. He can check remotely if you have the TPM on your computer. His connection w/ his clients is encrypted and SAFE.
1. $20/month – Standard program – Covers 1 user, 3 devices. Anti-virus and discount rates for on-site service.
2. $34. – Advanced program. – Anti-virus and unlimited “over-the-phone” support.
3. $50/month – Premium program. – All of the above PLUS data back up and security.
– (contact info; www.eggheadit.com and (760) 205-0105).
Dennis
Palm Springs City Council Segment – January 7, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 5 Seg 3 – Palm Springs City Council Segment
PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL w/ Mayor Lisa Middleton. 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT that the City is in a very difficult place W this point in time due to Covid and the cancellation of the Palm Springs International Film Festival this coming Jan. IT WILL BE BACK.
– DISCUSSION of the millions of dollars that are at risk during a production by a major studio, everyone understands why the PSIFF had to be cancelled.
– REPORT on the City’s Homelessness Situation. Difficult and worse during Covid. Unhoused (due to economic reasons) and the City is working to get them into housing and back to work. The City has placed hundreds of these folks and is working extensively w/ charities, i.e. Martha’s Village.
– REPORT that many homeless are children and seniors. IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM THE MAYOR….when you see a homeless person and are tempted to give them some money, IT IS BETTER to buy them food, or take them to a shelter so they don’t spend the monies on drugs.
– REPORT on the statis of crime prevention in Palm Springs and the wonderful new police chief Andrew Mills. We have very little crime compared to other communities. Our tourist population and car thefts are tempting to criminals.
– REPORT that Mayor Middleton’s door is OPEN.
– Contact info: email; lisa.middleton@nullpalmspringsca.gov and www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8922).
Mayor Middleton
“Talk of Stars” Segment – January 6, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 4 Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Cindy Williams re: American actress and producer.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.
Cindy
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 6, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Cindy Williams re: American actress and producer.
– DISCUSSION of her career, movies, television in it’s “Golden Age”. 8 seasons w/ “Laverne & Shirley”.
Joey & Cindy
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
