September
Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 26, 2020
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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: owner 32 “McDonalds”, in Riverside and San Bernadino.
– REPORT on the 6 months of losses in the Restaurant Industry in general.
– “JOEY PAL QUESTION” – REPORT on the Travis Scott Burger that caused a shortage of fresh beef.
– REPORT that 5 more celebrity burgers are coming.
– REPORT that there were no tomatoes used for a while. REPORT on the Spicy Chicken McNuggets that debuted last week.
– DISCUSSION that all lobbys are still closed and all expansion plans have been put on hold. Difficult to get thru planning process w/ most City Halls closed.
– REPORT that there are no salads or Chix McGriddles or cookies @ this point in time.
– REPORT that the focus is on Drive Thru; Delivery and Digital.
www.mcdonalds.com
(760) 674-3335)
Dick
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 26, 2020
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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
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”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that we are beginning our 28th week of “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT that every disaster movie begins w/ the City Government ignoring science!!! lol
– REPORT that CA. has surpassed 800,000 cases, only Brazil has a higher per capita rate than the U.S. figure. Riverside County has 58,000.
– REPORT that the Board of Supervisors has moved us into the “red” zone and we can beginning doing some things indoors w/ proper precautions in place.
– REPORT that as it gets cooler in other parts of the World, i.e. Germany, U.K., Iran, S. Korea, etc., the number of cases rises.
– REPORT that in Helsinki, dogs have been trained to sniff out COVID-19 in people.
– REPORT that some people have skin issues from wearing masks.
– REPORT that median age of COVID-19 patients are now lower than 38. Cases of folks in their 20’s has doubled.
– REPORT that Johnson and Johnson is conducting 60,000 test cases.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL” about giving the vaccine to children.
– DISCUSSION that the EPA says Pinesol will kill the virus.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 26, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
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”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT of more good news;
– REPORT that the CDC says the virus is spread thru the air.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is now trying to see some patients “face to face”.
– REPORT that United Airlines now provides RapidID tests at the departure gate.
– UPDATE on the red tier. Danger/concerns of gyms opening w/ only 10% capacity.
– VACCINE that a “one shot” vaccine should be available for health care workers by the end of the year and for the rest of us next March.
– DISCUSSION of how to get your flu vaccine w/ DOHC’s “drive thru” clinics. They have given 4,000 shots to date as compared to 400 last year @ this time. There is a special dose for high risk Seniors.
– HOLD THE DATE: DOHC w/ AHA “LIFE IS WHY”. 11/21 a virtual CV heart walk. Register @ www.cvheartwalk.org.
– REPORT on the great DOHC website FOR ANYONE TO USE. Barry Dayton keeps it so current.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Eisenhower Health Segment – September 26, 2020
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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Brett Klein “Mr. Palm Springs and Dr. Ranjeet Minocha, Board certified allergist w/ Eisenhower Health’s Allergy & Immunology Clinic re: 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. (760) 346-2700.
– DISCUSSION of how and why people get allergies.
– REPORT that this is the newest facility @ Eisenhower Health and he is developing this department.
– REPORT on seasonal allergies; the drugs used to treat them and allergies to antibiotics.
– HOLD THE DATE: 9/28 National Penicillin Allergy Day to raise awareness.
– DISCUSSION that many times people are mis-diagnosed and aren’t really allergic to penicillin.
– REPORT that that only 10% of U.S. Citizens are really allergic to penicillin.
– REPORT on his treatment of hay fever and the “scratch” test that is still used.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 340-3911)
Dr. Minocha
Brett
Palm Springs Chamber Segment – September 26, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Palm Springs Chamber 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ Nona Watson, CEO 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the closings of businesses in Palm Springs during the Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION of how restaurants, i.e. Elmers has re-invented their services to cope w/ the Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION of the opinions of the closure of Palm Canyon to allow restaurants and retailers to expand into the street.
– REPORT on the new airlines flying into Palm Springs.
– REPORT that her chamber meetings are conducted via ZOOM.
– REPORT on her design of the P.S.I LOVE YOU art work next to the Rowan.
– REPORT on the Wed. night dinners “At the Top of the Rowan”, now open to locals and not just hotel guests.
– REPORT on the statis of the Walk of Stars here in the City. How to submit an application via the Chamber’s web site.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577)
Travel Segment – September 26, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Travel 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the trip to Puerto Vallarta leaving later today. All inclusive trip for $995. @ the Rio Pacifica Hotel.
– REPORT that only 1 out of 4,030 passengers on an airliner get COVID-19.
– UPDATE on the Cruise Industry.
– UPDATE on NYC and the Theater Industry.
– UPDATE on the Hollywood Pantages and “Hamilton”.
– REPORT on the FREE Virtual Travel Club of the Desert. Details on the webpage.
– OBSERVATIONS about the high desert and the Pandemic.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247)
Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment – September 26, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Brady Sandahl Real Estate 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Cheryll McKeon re; 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– She’s the listing specialist for Indio and La Quinta for Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group.
– DISCUSSION on the new definitions of home uses; office/daycare/school/multi-family.
– REPORT that in the last month here in Palm Springs, over 30 homes sold over 1 million dollars as compared to 20 homes over 1 million dollars the month before.
– REPORT that Millennials are moving back home due to the Pandemic impact on the economy.
– REPORT that Palm Springs/Coachella Valley is the #2 spot in the World for short term rentals as folks move FROM URBAN TO SUBURBAN TO RURAL AREAS. Away from extremely more expensive markets, crime areas, congestion, traffic etc.
– REPORT THAT mortgage money is readily available.
– Good time to do an updated appraisal on your property.
– Keller/Williams is the largest real estate sales force IN THE WORLD.
– REPORT on what the future of real estate MIGHT be. Majority of buyers have paid CASH here in Palm Springs.
– Palm Springs Life reported that the Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group is the #1 TEAM for 2019 in the Coachella Valley.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 656-6052)
Financial Services Segment – September 26, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Financial Services 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough – 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, #203, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of her article, “Why 50% of Folks are Unprepared for Retirement”.
– DISCUSSION of having a more meaningful life w/out financial problems if you plan correctly.
– DISCUSSION of the benefits financially of working from home, i.e. tax incentives for home offices etc.,
– DISCUSSION of why retirement is a scary thing because of long term care and medical expenses.
– DISCUSSION of the fact that using an annuity is cheaper than buying a fully insured plan.
– DEFINITION of not being able to perform 2 out of 6 daily activities being the sign to activate the “rider”.
– REPORT that Janice will help you file for your EDD Unemployment and has great success in getting it done.
– REPORT that SBA loans are @ 3.75% for businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
– COMPLIMENTARY review of your finances from Janice.
– Her weekly columns in the Desert Star Weekly and Public Record. Sign up for the FREE weekly newsletter.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724)
Insurance Segment – September 26, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – 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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis VanBuskirk re: 36917 Cook St. #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– EXPLANATION of all the insurance implications of the recent fires.
– REPORT that if the home loss is caused by brush fires, rates do not go up, but if it is an individual house fire they will. Rates are going up now to compensate for these wild/brush fire losses for the Insurance Industry.
– REPORT that after an event such as these brush fires, insurance companies re-evaluate whether or not to issue insurance going forward. TIME TO CALL DENNIS!!!
– REPORT that because of the fires, he can’t write new insurance at this point in time, so homes in escrow have to wait until the fires are contained to get insurance.
– Coachella Valley is NOT considered a FIRE ZONE, because we are desert, not brush. If your home is outside a 5 mile radius from a fire station YOU ARE CONSIDERED to be in a BRUSH area.
DEFINITION of the way insurance companies determine their “risk” in any situation.
– He insures everything and everyone. His office speaks Spanish. Most paperwork can be done on-line!!!
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)
Dennis
Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 19, 2020
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 (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: Marketing “guy” @ “LuLu California Bistro”, 200 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of the closure of Palm Cyn., by the City of Palm Springs, from Tahquitz south to Baristo for restaurants and retailers to expand into the street.
– REPORT on “LuLu’s Bistro Garden” the seating on the street, into Palm Canyon Drive w/ shade, fans and misters.
– REPORT that they put 20 more tables into their “Park-lette” (Lulu’s Bistro Garden) w/ astro turf, colors, umbrellas etc. w/ all precautions required.
– REPORT that hopefully indoor dining will return by Oct., 15th. About 25% of the restaurant will be able to re-open @ that point in time.
– DISCUSSION that even after indoor dining comes back, they will continue to provide outdoor dining.
– REPORT that “take-out” and “curb-side” dining are still available.
– REPORT on the innovations that LuLu has LED THE WAY…w/ new air filters that LuLu has installed and the QR code on the table that is read by your smart phone and the disposable paper menu’s.
– REPORT on; open from 11 AM – 9 PM Mon – Thurs.,
– REPORT on: Sat., Sun., from 9 AM – 2 PM, 3 course brunch for $19.99. Bottomless champagne.
– REPORT on: Sun – Thurs., from 3 – 9 PM half price wine. LuLu also has sealed cocktails “to go”.
– MENU is the same all day and also for take-out.
– REPORT that next visit he will have some information on Acqua California Bistro @ the River in Rancho Mirage.
– REPORT that reservations are not needed, just walk in.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858)
Joe
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