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cont. Sports Segment- July 26, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. Sports Segment

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OAK VIEW GROUP/CV FIREBIRDS w/ Rich Franklin. re: Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships; Zamboni Driver, and sometime team announcer.
– REPORT on being the AHL Affiliate of the Seattle Kracken, who just finished their first season in the NHL
– DISCUSSION that he doesn’t play hockey and doesn’t skate. His family history in the sports business.
– REPORT CV has its own franchise. DISCUSSION of the origin of the name FIREBIRDS.
– REPORT on FULL Season Tickets that are on sale NOW. Partial tickets and group tickets are coming.
– REPORT on the benefits of being a season ticket member w/ CV Firebirds & Acrisure Arena.
– Acrisure Arena will have lots of concerts (35 – 45 nights a year) and many special events. i.e. rodeo.
– DISCUSSION of the Team Store; new merchandise, CVF Hockey Jersey sales, etc. Brand has been launched. Retail store on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Also available on-line.
(contact info: www.cvfirebirds.com and www.oakviewgroup.com).

Rich

cont. Sports Segment – July 26, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. Sports Segment

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SHADOW MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB w/ Joe Gowdy re: General Manager, Golf Professional, Golf Instructor. 73800 Ironwood St. Palm Desert.
– REPORT on how he got into golf. All the “hats” he wears.
– REPORT on how Lindi Biggi bought the Golf Club in the middle of Old Palm Desert. How run down it was and what they hope to “return” it to.
– REPORT on the 63 acres. New putting area w/ her own flamingos. There’s a pro shop.
– REPORT on the ONLY 18 hole putting course on natural grass in the Coachella Valley.
– REPROT that there is an LPGA golf instructor.
– REPORT that there are clubs to rent and you can eat/drink even if you don’t play golf.
– REPORT that NOW Sun. – Thurs., open @ 5:50 til NOON and Fri., Sat., open til 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of great summer rates: $30 for a round, including the cart and water.
– (contact info: www.golfshadowmountain.com and (760) 346-8242).

Joe

Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 25, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks” and “Pine’s Café” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– ANNOUNCEMENT; The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V.
– REPORT that they now have summer hours.
– REPORT that the temperature is 30 degrees cooler than on the Desert floor.
– REPORT on THE NEW everything. i.e. Cocktail lounge, lookout lounge, lighting that changes from dusk to dawn, kitchen, tables, chairs, murals, etc,
– REPORT that best time to come to dinner @ Peaks about 7 PM to see the sunset.
– REPORT on menu: New center-cut beef tenderloin and the 14 oz. ribeye, plus Colorado lamb. Seasonal vegetables.
– DISCUSSION that it is best to get your tram tickets and your dinner reservation on-line.
– REPORT on the venue’s use for special events. Have 70 booked so far this year. New stage and lighting and audio-visual for events. Can seat 90 to 100 now and a view from every seat.
– REPORT that Architectural Digest voted Peaks #8 IN THE WORLD for restaurants w/ a view.
– REPORT that there is a child’s menu @ both Peaks and Pines Café.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

John

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment. – July 25, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment. 

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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”.
– DISCUSSION that today is “Merry-Go-Round” Day.
– REPORT on Covid SURGE in the CV; Significant resurgence of BA5. Infects you faster, but not much damage. No hospitalizations or deaths.
– REPORT that every 30 or 40 days the re-infection happens BUT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
– REPORT that “blood washing” is a scam for Covid.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Remasking in Singapore & New Zealand has NOT slowed the spread of the virus.
– REPORT to “not worry”. Mask if you wish. NYC having a terrible resurgence now.
– REPORT that we have not had a real flu season in the U.S. in the last 2 years, BUT the CDC is concerned.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – July 25, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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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”.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
– #1 – What’s the position of the CDC on Monkeypox? Is there a vaccine? (Yes. 1400 cases in the U.S. 250 cases in CA. Working w/ DAP Health. Risk is mostly in the gay community as this is spread thru skin to skin.).
– REPORT on how to test and treat Monkeypox.
– REPORT that your old small pox vaccine will protect you even now.
– #2 – Will drinking coffee help prevent Parkinson?
(Yes, up to 4 cups all throughout the day is fine. Has been found to have many health benefits. Black is best, watch the cream and sugar.)
– #3 – Has the USDA approved Opzelura for vitiligo treatment? (Yes for the cases of discolored skin).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

Insurance Segment – July 22, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Insurance Segment 

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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village.
– REPORT on the types of life insurance; whole, universal, term etc.
– REPORT on questions from “Joey Pals”
1. Can you get insurance w/out a physical? (Yes, you can up to a certain amount)
2. What about the ad on TV that says there’s a policy for Seniors, that Seniors don’t know about? (Just a marketing trick)
– REPORT that you should get a term policy and invest the difference.
– REPORT that after 2 years of having a policy your death benefits will be paid if a suicide occurs.
– REPORT on the 30 different companies he works with. NO BROKERAGE FEES.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– DISCUSSION that out of Covid the costs of your home insurance WILL BE GOING UP.
– DISCUSSION that earthquake insurance is popular right now. Check if you need flood insurance in one of the designated zones in the CV.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)

Dennis

“Cannabis Corner” Segment – July 22, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – “Cannabis Corner” Segment

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THE ROW HOUSE w/ Nancy McDonald. Re: She’s the G.M. @ 2500 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., D1.
– REPORT that the Row House Lounge opened on 4.20. Today starts the 3 day grand opening.
1. 11 AM – Ribbon Cutting w/ the City
2. This evening a Dab Bar in the full consumption Lounge w/ food.
3. TOMORROW more vendors and free tacos, oracle card reading, cannabis influencer from L.A.,
4. Sat., night – Jazz band
5. Sun., more vendors and more music.
– REPORT that they are now taking debit cards w/ no transaction fees.
– REPORT that you must be over 21 and have proof of that.
– DISCUSSION of the new dispensary. Great prices.
– REPORT on the partnership w/ restaurant PALMINA PUGLIA that you can order from and eat in the Lounge.
– REPORT on cannabis infused drinks and things to sprinkle on food.
– REPORT on coming attractions; bingo, comedy, bands.
(contact info; www.wearerowhouse.com and (760) 656-6052)

Nancy

Real Estate Segment – July 22, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that his number one priority is to know WHERE to find buyers for his clients.
– REPORT that the market IS CHANGING.
1. Where are buyers coming from?
2. What are buyers looking for?
3. What are buyers willing to pay?
– DISCUSSION of what’s going to happen next? Impact on our home values for the rest of the year.
– REPORT that not all agents are reporting the truth about the market..
– REPORT that inventory is up because sellers are thinking the market may change.
– REPORT that we are seeing more negotiations in the transactions. Interest rates are going up.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 216-5622).

Brady

“Talk of Stars” Segment – July 21, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Rob Moon re: Navy Commander & graduate of U.S. Naval Academy; Corporate career experience; Political and Community service.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.

young Robert

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – July 21, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Rob Moon re: Navy Commander & graduate of U.S. Naval Academy; Corporate career experience; Political and Community service.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career.

Rob on duty

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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