August
Desert Water Agency Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide for summer-time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION that DWA is working to replacement all of the pipeline in the system from May to early June. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. 2 projects under way right now. Provides better service and costs to our customers. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– REPORT that we have 425 miles of pipe in Palm springs, all old unlined steel. Will be replaced w/ iron to last 100 years.
– REPORT on how to get thru the summer “water smart”
1. Stay hydrated. You can get a FREE water bottle @ DWA.
2. Run an irrigation check. Look into “smart controllers” for your sprinklers. Rebate on them also.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets – Joey got her rebate check!!!!
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
Florist Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that the flowers of the month of Aug are the Gladiolus and the Poppy
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo. An echeveria!!!! Large genus of succulents.
– REPORT on how to keep flowers fresh. In frig, in water, out of the sun Etc.
– REPORT that Lilies will close for August.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM. AGAIN, BUT they will close for the month of August.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla w/ the Echeveria
Revolution Stage Company Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment
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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on his new season. 250 shows the first year. Check the website for additional shows.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Oct., 2 – 11 “POINT LOMA”; 7 PM
2. Oct., 24 – Nov., 1 “EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL”; 7 PM
3. Nov., 7 – 23 “RENT”
4. DEC., 8 – 20 “IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE”;
– MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO HOLD;
1. Oct., 6 – Nov., 3 – “CABARET RIOT”
2. Oct., 8 – “OPERA EXPOSED” 7 PM
3. Oct., 19 – “DISHIN’ W/ DIVINE” W/ EUREKA 4 PM
4. Nov., 29 – BEING PIAF w/ Eleanora Owen 8 PM
– (contact info www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).
Gary
Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 28, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT.
– DISCUSSION of the new menu he might be tweaking a bit.
– DISCUSSION of all The vegetarian things he offers. More “summer”-type offerings.
– DISCUSSION of new drinks the “flight” of the margaritas and the non-alcoholic drinks.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and until 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on J.T.’s DINER.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST, LUNCH from 8 AM to 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning. He’s offering beignets now.
– REPORT on the new soups on the menus.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – July 28, 2025
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 of his credentials; PharmD; CPEL; FCSHP; FASHP; EVP Clinical Operator; HPN ACO; started Clinical operations for D.O.H.C.
– BRIAN OPENING THE MEDICINE CABINET!!!
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is TD. (Tardive Dyskinesia can be caused by hereditary. AND there is a genetic predisposition that can increase the risk of getting it. Anti-psychotic drugs also can cause it. NEVER GOES AWAY!!!)
2. What is ATTCRM? (Amyloidosis happens when the liver produces faulty proteins; forms fibroids in heart or kidneys or tendons. Medication was $15,000/month. NO CURE.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – July 28, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. 3. 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”.
– cont. of – QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
3. How dependable is the AI Death Clock? (Boils down to chronological age vs. metabolic age. App uses AI and claims to predict your death date based on factors such as age, lifestyle and health habits. NOT SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE!!!!)
4. What difference will real cane sugar make to us when it is in Coke? (Apparently, no health benefits for substituting cane sugar for high-fructose corn syrup. Sugar is sugar. Mexico uses only cane sugar already.)
5. What is GLP-1? (Glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. Also has been used to treat diabetes and obesity. Once you stop taking it all the weight comes back.)
– REPORT – BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C. Measles is on the increase. Case rate highest since it was eliminated in 2000.
– REPORT- BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C that on July 20th will be D.O.H.C.’s 45th ANNIVERSARY!!!!
– REPORT that getting your shingles vaccine has been proven to offset Dementia.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. has been recognized for outstanding COMMUNITY SUPPORT again. i.e. the Desert Oasis Health Club. Being a digital solution in an analogue world!!!! Lol
– FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
RIP Jane Goodall 4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025
