Coachella Valley Magazine Summer 2024

Coachella Valley 

Magazine 

Summer 

2024 

Staying Cool 

through the 

Hot Summer 

Months 

SBM Cover Photo: “JB” Griffin 

Sunset Island Home Pending Sale

Sunset Beach, CA photo “JB” Griffin 

Outdoor Cooling Fans 

Installed by Mendoza Electric Indio, CA 

www.mendozaelectric.org 

Indio Real Estate Broker at your Service “JB” Griffin. Broker Owner DRE#01229433 

Call to schedule a meeting cell 562.810.8881

Coachella Valley Mag 

Send us your articles, news, 

photos, ads 

78-365 Highway 111, #171 

La Quinta, CA 92253 

562.810.8881 

www.jbgmg.com 

Summer 2024 

Welcome to the Premier 2024 Summer issue of 

Coachella Valley Magazine. Our magazine is 

published by JBGmg based in Indio, CA. We 

spotlight and publish interesting content from anywhere 

across the globe and accept ads both in the 

USA and globally. We welcome your suggestions, 

photos, ads and editorial content for our online and 

print on demand magazine. Wishing everyone a safe 

and fun Summer Season. Hope to see you in the 

Coachella Valley and beyond. 

Sincerely, 

Summer Issue 2024 

Morro Bay Feature ...................5 

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker...... 12-16 

Featured Restaurants .............18 

Featured Resorts ......20 

trimcards Weight Management Feature .............28 

California Born Heaven bound 

JBGmg Christian Ministries ............44-45 

“JB” James B. Griffin 

Founder / Publisher 

jbgriffin@jbgmg.com 

PS - Be sure to find the Lizard in this issue and tell us 

what page you found it on. 

Publisher: JB” James B. Griffin 

Photographer: “JB” Griffin 

Design: JBGmg 

Marketing / Advertising: “JB” James B. Griffin 

For article submissions photos, please email 

jbgriffin@jbgmg.com 

Did you know 

Coachella Valley is the 

Land of 10,000 Pools 

One pool for every 

2.5 of us 250,000 residents 

© All Rights Reserved . No part of this Magazine may be reproduced without 

the written consent of the Publisher. Disclaimer: Coachella Valley Magazine 

will not be held liable for any claims made against products or services provided 

by our advertisers. 

Coachella Valley Magazine Summer Issue 

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gummy7 global marketplace promotes interesting people, places and events from Antarctica to Zambia. 

gummy7 was founded by ”JB” Griffin, a resident of Indio CA and native of So Cal who thought of the name 

gummy7 while on a business trip in Shanghai China at a International Travel Show in 2006. 

We welcome your stories, ads and photos or suggestions 

email jbgriffin@jbgmg.com 

visit us online 24/7 @ www.jbgmg.com 

www.jbgmg.com 

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Morro Bay, CA 

Summer fun 

Indio Mag publisher and Chris Dorn 

Owner of Dorn’s Breakers Restaurant in 

Morro Bay. 

A Morro Bay Favorite Since 1942 

https://www.dornscafe.com/ 

Bummer the Skateboard Museum in Morro 

Bay has closed https://www.mbskate.com 



Just Sold 


Golf Carts of the Desert 

https://golfcarsofthedesert.com/ Ask for John Pino 760. 776.3080 

“JB” Griffin publisher of Coachela Valley All things of 

Coachella Valley is a Experienced Real Estate Broker who along with his 

wife Coby and pooches Romy, Spot and Dusty resides in Indio, CA and is 

pleased to announce the launch of Coachella Valley Magazine & 

“All things in the Coachella Valley and More! 24/7. 

If you are thinking of moving to the Desert or looking for Second Home in 

the Desert to buy or lease please call JB@ 562.810.8881 or email 

jbgriffin@jbgmg.com. DRE# 01229433 

www.JBGmg.com 




Romy 

adjusting to his 

new digs in Indio, 

CA 

Rescued from an 

Animal Shelter 

in December 2023 



Check out the New Homes at Indian Palms 


Rent this RV 

https://jbgmg.com/rv-rental 

RVs for Sale in Palm Desert 

check it out the Inventory Blue Compass 

www.bluecompassRV.com 

See the USA 

in your 

Home on 

Wheels 










Feature The Nest Since 1965 

a Coachella Valley Favorite 

https://www.gotothenest.com/aboutthenes 

Why is Marilyn Monroe 

famous in Palm Springs? 

Palm Springs is Marilyn 

crazy. And for good reason. 

She was discovered there, 

and some of her famous 

photos were taken at the 

swimming pool of Charlie 

Farrell’s Racquet Club. She 

was a regular visitor to Palm 

Springs with her second 

husband and baseball 

legend, Joe DiMaggio. 



Featured Restaurants in 

the Coachella Valley 

Wallys Turtle ( closed for the Season until 10/1 ) 

http://www.wallysdesertturtle.com/ 

Cactus Jacks 

https://www.cactusjacks.net/ 

Casa Mendozas Old Town La Quinta 

https://casamendozarestaurants.com/ 

Fortun’s Kitchen and Bar 

https://www.fortunskitchen.com 

Vicky’s of Santa Fe closes for Season June 30th - September 12th 

https://www.vickysofsantafe.com/ 

La Quinta Cliff House - See you at the Rock 

https://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/ 

Tack Room Tavern temporarily Closed Saddle up at the Tack 

https://www.tackroomtavern.com/ 

Jackalope Ranch Open Wed in Sunday for Dinner 

https://jackalope-ranch.com/ 

“JB Griffin, Coachella Valley 

Mag publisher loves Cactus 

Jacks best prime rib sliders and 

more! 


Meanwhile Back in Palm Springs where its 

118 today 

For those of you visiting the Coachella Valley remember to stay 

Hydrated always in the Summer Heat from June thru September where 

Temps can be very extreme and dangerous which my lead to a Heat 

Stroke. Be safe always, stay indoors, carry plenty of water with you in 

your car and remember the heat continues up to 5pm, before finally 

leveling off to its high point for the day before slowly cooling down. 

As all full timers who live in the Coachella Valley know get things done 

outside early before 10am and stay hydrated always as mentioned. 



Featured Resorts in 

the Coachella Valley 

La Quinta Resort & Club 

https://www.laquintaresort.com/ 

JW Marriot Palm Desert 

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ctdca-jw-marriott-desert-springs-resort-and-spa 

Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage 

https://aguacalientecasinos.com/properties/rancho-mirage/ 

Sands Hotel & Spa 

https://sandshotelandspa.com/ 

Dive Palm Springs 

https://www.divepalmsprings.com/ 

Renaissnace Esmeralda Resort & Spa Indian Wells 

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pspsr-renaissance-esmeralda-resort-and-spa-indian-wells/overview/ 

Ingleside Estate “Franks Place” 

https://inglesideestate.com/melvyns 

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs 

https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-resort-palm-springs 


Summer Sale $7.99 per pack 

Pickup your 30 day supply of trimcards at 

La Quinta Maiboxes Pack & Ship 

78-365 Highway 111 

La Quinta, CA 

ph: 760.564.7007 




Indio Homes for Sale or Lease at Indian 

Springs Golf & CC Gated Community 

Call Indian Springs Resident RE Broker 

“JB” Griffin @ 562.810.8881 

for a List of Home for Sale or Lease 

DRE# 01229433 




It Pays 

to advertise 

call 

562.810.8881 

Place your Free Ad 

email 

in Coachella Valley 

Magazine online 

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– Latest News – 

Spring and festival time are among our favorite times of the year. Cruise 

over if you need some extra sustenance! 

Please note: 

Our hours have been adjusted to reflect that the kitchen closes at 9 PM, 

and we close the doors at 10 PM. 

Serving food from: 

Mon - Fri, 11 AM - 9 PM 

Sat & Sun, 9 AM - 9 PM 

Breakfast Served Saturday & Sunday Only 

Closed at 10 PM every night. 

(760) 346-1565 


High Blood Pressure Feature aka the Silent Killer 

Prevention 

Lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure and can help anyone 

with hypertension. Many who make these changes will still need to take 

medicine. 

These lifestyle changes can help prevent and lower high blood pressure. 

Do: 

Eat more vegetables and fruits. 

Sit less. 

Be more physically active, which can include walking, running, swimming, 

dancing or activities that build strength, like lifting weights. 

Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 

minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. 

Do strength building exercises 2 or more days each week. 

Lose weight if you’re overweight or obese. 

Take medicines as prescribed by your health care professional. 

Keep appointments with your health care professional. 

Don’t: 

eat too much salty food (try to stay under 2 grams per day) 

eat foods high in saturated or trans fats 

smoke or use tobacco 

drink too much alcohol (1 drink daily max for women, 2 for men) 

miss or share medication. 

Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke and kidney damage, as 

well as other health problems. 

Reduce the risks of hypertension by: 

reducing and managing stress 

regularly checking blood pressure 

treating high blood pressure 

managing other medical conditions 

reducing exposure to polluted air. 

Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension 



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Arizona Feature Boulders Resort 

When in Scottsdale Visit https://www.theboulders.com/play/world-class-golf/ 


Publisher “JB” Griffin 

loves his annual visits to 

Scottsdale, AZ 

https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/ 



Coachella Valley Mag Book Feature 

Struggling with a Job / Career 

“JB” Griffin, publisher Coachella 

Valley Magazine and gummy7 

Magazine is a resident of Indio, 

CA and writer/publisher of 57 

Jobs and Counting a career less 

traveled and guide to finding your 

passion 

To order a hard copy of the book 


trimbits 

Coachella Valley Mag Stay Fit Feature 

courtesy of trimcards 

drink water instead of sugary drinks 

Check out trimbits to help you 

maintain or lose weight 

trimbits @ 

www.jbgmg.com 

trimcards 2024 - 24 pack POP Display 

Feature your Business on the 

Cover of future editions of 

Coachella Valley Magazine 


or Call 562.810.8881 




Graphic Design 

Services 

562.810.8881 

FREE CONSULTATION 

Mitch and 

Midge 

Common Sense, Ideas, 

Recipes, Fun , Stuff 

and More from 

Antartica to Zambia 

............... 

When Living or Playing in the 

Desert in the Summer always 

be aware of the Heat Stay 

Hydrated and do your summer 

chores outside early 

If you think a person may be 

experiencing heatstroke, seek 

immediate medical help. Call 

911 or your local emergency 

services number. 

Again nope not my car 

Mitch & Midge highly suggest Cactus Jack’s for 

Lunch or Dinner when in Palm Desert where the 

locals meet https://www.cactusjacks.net/ 



RIP Jerry West 

https://www.tracksellinginstitute.com/ 


Manage your Weight ...One Day At a Time....... 

Try “trimcards” Weight & Health Management 

System for Life! 

30 day supply for only $7.95 and start feeling and 

looking better with more energy. The key to 

“trimcards” is moderation in all 

things and being aware of what you 

eat and drink. 

Order Today 

When in the 

Coachella Valley check out 

the more than 100 courses 

Courses to test you golf skills 

Visit gummy7.com 

online 24 /7 

www.jbgmg.com 

“JB” Griffin, Golfer 

https://www.golfnow.com/destinations/20-palm-springs 

ph: 562.810.8881 

We promote interesting people, places, events from 

Antarctica to Zambia 

please support our advertisers 

Call “JB” James B. Griffin, Broker Owner 

562.810.8881 DRE# 01229433 



Features 

https://www.JBGmg.com 




Featured Church 

https://www.southwestchurch.com/ 

Promote Your Business on 

Coachella Valley Magazine online 24/7 

and available by Print on Demand 

www.jbgmg.com 

Call us 562.677.7452 

24/7 Voice Mail 

Coachella Valley Mag Featured Realtor 

“JB” Griffin .. 

or “JB” @ 562.810.8881 DRE# 01229433 

“JB” Griffin 

DRE# 01229433 

RE Broker 

JBGmg 

Serving all the 

Coachella Valley 

www.JBGregroup.com 

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Get Featured 

on 

Coachella 

Valley 

Magazine 

online 24/7 

We love 

Photos, Ads 

and More!

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send us your news 

When In the Desert be sure to enjoy Breakfast at 

Keedy’s 

https://keedysrestaurants.com/ 



Did you know according to Readers Digest 

people rarely used to smile in photos.. 

A KOSHER-STYLE FAMILY RESTAURANT 

We serve only the best and finest foods available to us. 

We pride ourselves in providing you, our customers, 

with the very finest. 

Palm Springs 

401 Tahquitz Canyon 

Palm Springs, CA 92262 

Palm Desert 

73-161 Country Club #D 

Palm Desert, CA 92260 

(760) 325-1199 

Fax (760) 325-0771 

(760) 568-1350 

Fax (760) 568-1581 

Cool Places to 

beat the Summer 

Heat 

Visit Solvang, CA 

just a 4 hour 45 

minute drive from 

Indio, CA 269 

miles 

Stay updated on Indio 

Happenings in the Coachella 

Valley 

https://www.indio.org/ 

Andersons Pea Soup Resturant, Buellton,Ca 


Coachella Valley Mag BIZ Card Board 

Post your Business Card 

Here ! 




Advertise your Business on 

Coachella Valley Magazine 

The Living Desert Zoo Garden 

Model Trains 


Summer Has Arrrived 

Things to do in the Coachella 

Valley or places to go for a break 

from the Heat 

Golf probably best to play early 

Stay Hydrated when outside in 

the Heat 

Breakfast at Keedy’s 

Lunch at Sherman’s 

Dinner at Cactus Jack’s 

Take early morning Walks 

Workout Indoors at your 

favorite Gym 

Always check the 

Asphalt when 

walking your Dogs in 

the Desert Heat and 

best not to walk your 

pets after 9am in the 

Summer 

Swim 

Visit The Living Zoo 

Drive to the Beach or Big Bear 

for the day or go on Vacation to 

escape the Heat 

Go to Church 



When in Palm Desert Visit https://www.livingdesert.org/ 

Thinking of Selling ? 

Call “JB” Griffin for a Free Market Analysis 

@ 562.810.8881 

Broker / Owner 

JBGmg 

DRE# 01229433 

Please call to schedule an appointment: 

www.jbgmg.com 

California Real Estate Broker 

Let us help you find your home .. 

JBGmg represents buyers 

and sellers 1.99% We pay 50% to 

Brokers for Referrals on COE. 

www.jbgregroup.com 




https://www.theamexgolf.com Yes it used to be called the Bob Hope 

Classic Shanks for the Memories Pictured “JB” Griffin, Indio Resident and 

Coachella Valley Mag Publisher at PGA West 


Just Published 2023 

Read Online 

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/ 

read/67595149/california-born-heaven-bound 



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Join us for Fun and Fellowship 

at Faren’s 

Social Dinner / Supper Club 

email jbgriffin@jbgmg.com

Desert Hot Springs Feature 



Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel since 1950 

https://www.dhsspa.com/ 

Desert Hot Springs is the only place in the world with both hot and cold mineral spring aquifers. Miracle 

Springs Resort is justly famous for its natural hot spring mineral waters with their therapeutic, healing 

properties. Our crystal clear waters rise at an average 140°F from underground lakes, called aquifers, 

located about 300 feet down. This water is then cooled to temperatures ranging from 90°F to 104°F 

and pumped at 200 gallons per minute into our eight pools and spas; perfect for swimming, soaking, 

and relaxing. 

Unlike many natural hot springs, the water here has a pleasant scent and tastes great! It is the finest 

mineral spring water to be found anywhere, and regularly wins 1st and 2nd “Best Tasting Water in the 

World” at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition. 

Discovered hundreds of years ago by the Cahuilla Indians, it was “rediscovered” in 1914 when pioneer 

Cabot Yerxa unearthed the curative mineral waters on his land – a little over a mile from where 

our hotel stands today. His first well produced crystal clear mineral water at 132°F and a second well 

produced cool fresh drinking water, so he named the area Miracle Hill. 

Throughout his life, Australian geologist and chemist, Dr. Augustus Broue traveled the world analyzing 

hot spring mineral waters. In 1938, he visited Desert Hot Springs: “From the analysis of these waters, I 

have not found the like of them in any country I have explored… It would appear to have qualities far 

superior to any waters known to me.” 


When in Desert Hot Springs be 

sure to check out the El Morocco 

Inn and Spa 

https://www.elmoroccoinn.com/ 



Never been to Morocco but I’ve been to the Morocco Inn & Spa 

- went for the day spa a, great experience - “JB” Griffin, Publisher 






“JB” Griffin So Cal Lifetime 

Resident moved to there home in Indio, Ca in 2024 with 

his wife Coby and 3 dogs after selling their home in Sunset 

Beach, CA. “JB” has launched Coachella Mag online 24/7. 

We are looking forward to new experiences from our home 

in Indio, CA and look forward to all the Coachella Valley 

has to offer. We look forward to articles, ads and interesting 

content from Coachella Valley and beyond. 

email: jbgriffin@jbgmg.com 

https://jbgmg.com/jbgmg-magazines-online 



Photo Throwback 

LA Kings win the Stanley Cup ( pictured Coachella Valley Mag publisher and Kings Cheer 

Squad and Fan ! 

The Los Angeles Kings won their first Stanley Cup in 2012, defeating the New Jersey Devils 

6-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Kings’ victory was notable because they were the 

first eighth-seeded team in North American sports history to win a championship. The Kings 

scored three goals in the first period when the Devils were short-handed due to a penalty, and 

Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter, and Trevor Lewis all scored within four minutes. 

The Kings have won two Stanley Cup titles in total, also winning in 2014. They have also won 

three conference championships, in 1993, 2012, and 2014. 

Send us your photos and 

ads email info@sunsetbeachmagazine.com 


Coachella Valley Mag Publisher “JB” and Charlie GM of the Jackalope Ranch meet in Indio. 

Small World yes we both had a connection from South Pasadena/Alhambra Ca Famous 

Restaurant Twoheys back in the Day where Charlie ran TwoHeys. 

https://www.twoheys.com/ 

https://jackalope-ranch.com/ 



Stay In Shape 

during the Hot 

Summer no 

excuses 


Coachella Valley Mag visits Bend Oregon and 

the Amazing 

Sunriver Resort for Golf and More ! 

https://www.sunriverresort.com/ 




Nope Not my Car 



Featured Artist Brian Griffin 

Founder Bogey Style 

Link to portfolio 

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68749274/bogey-style-portfolio 

Indio Mag Throwback Photo Vault 

1995 American Single Parents 

outing Fillmore, CA, Fillmore & 

Western Train Ride 

Bummer just heard the Train Ride is 

permanently closed. 

https://www.fwry.com/ 

aspn as it was called was 

founded in So Cal by 

Laura Wilson and “JB” 

Griffin in 1992 for social 

gatherings on weekends for 

Single Parents and their 

children. 





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