Amy Good

Riverside County

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Palm Springs

California

Toni McAllister

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Palm Desert

Banning-Beaumont

San Bernardino County

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Redlands-Loma Linda

Temecula

Murrieta

Lake Elsinore-Wildomar

San Diego County

Ramona

Escondido

Kristina Houck

Oceanside-Camp Pendleton

Orange County

Trabuco Canyon

Regional Access Project Foundation

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Learn how you can transform the life of a Coachella Valley youth in foster care as a <a href="https://about:blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer</a>.
CASAs volunteers are trained by <a href="https://about:blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Voices for Children</a> and matched with a child or sibling group in foster care. They get to know the child’s situation, communicate with professionals on the case, and ensure the child’s needs are being met. Right now, 24 local children&nbsp;are&nbsp;waiting for a CASA of their own, so the need is real.
Voices for Children invites you to attend an in-person information session on Thursday, October 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation located at 41-550 Eclectic St. in Palm Desert. 
During the session, you will:
●Learn about the role of a CASA, the training and support provided, and the difference you can make in a child’s life.
●Meet the Voices for Children team, hear directly from a CASA volunteer, and discover how your time and compassion can help a local child feel seen, supported, and heard.
●Learn about the application process and the next steps to becoming a CASA volunteer.
Join us to learn how, with only 10 hours a month, you can help a child thrive and put them on a path toward a successful future. 
<a href="https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/volunteer-information-session/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here to reserve your spot!</a>
For more information, please email: <a href="https://rcvolunteer@speakupnow.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rcvolunteer@speakupnow.org</a>

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Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Living...

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Learn how you can transform the life of a Coachella Valley youth in foster care as a...

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Living in Foster Care 

Beatnik Lounge

Larry Fike, M.Phil., hosts the Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium at the Beatnik Lounge on First Fridays at 6 p.m. Neighbors and visitors gather for conversations on ethics, meaning, logic and other questions that reward patient argument. The discussions welcome newcomers and don't require an academic background. Topics and reading prompts vary by month. No fee. Refreshments.

Local Event: Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Oct. 2 at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge

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Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Oct. 2...

Larry Fike, M.Phil., hosts the Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium at the Beatnik Lounge on First Fridays at 6 p.m. Neighbors and...

Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Oct. 2 at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge

FREE!&nbsp;Visit one of the area's most charming historical sites on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Fall Fest at the San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse is a free family-friendly day packed with activities for everyone, including pumpkin painting, food, live music, and tours hosted by the “school marm” in the one-room schoolhouse built in 1883. Join the fall fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse, located on San Timoteo Canyon Road, just east of Beaumont.

Local Event: Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse 

Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse 


FREE! Visit one of the area's most charming historical sites on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Fall Fest at the San Timoteo Canyon...

Why aching, cramping, swelling, and restless legs may deserve a closer look
By <a href="https://empirevein.com/en/our-team/dr-pushpinder-sivia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pushpinder Sivia</a>, Vascular Surgeon Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists <a href="https://empirevein.com/en/vein-services?_source=patchCV_medium=online&amp;utm_campaign=cvi_october2025" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">empirevein.com</a>
For many people, leg discomfort seems to show up when the day slows down. You take off your shoes and your legs feel heavy, swollen, achy, or impossible to keep still. Maybe you wake up with calf cramps. Maybe your ankles are puffy by dinner. Maybe your legs simply will not settle down when you get into bed. It is easy to blame age, a long shift, or hours in the car. Sometimes that is the reason. But these symptoms can also be a sign of&nbsp;<a href="https://empirevein.com/en/vein-services?_source=patchCV_medium=online&amp;utm_campaign=cvi_october2025" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">chronic venous insufficiency</a>, a condition in which the veins have trouble moving blood efficiently back toward the heart.
There are five clues that can make a vein problem more likely. Restless legs at night are one. Swelling that gets worse toward the end of the day is another. Heavy, achy legs or nighttime cramping can also point toward venous disease. Visible varicose veins, itching, or discoloration around the ankles may be additional signs. Finally, some people notice that their legs feel better when they walk, change position, or elevate their feet. None of these symptoms alone proves that the veins are the problem, but when several occur together, especially after long periods of standing or sitting, they deserve a closer look.
Many patients come in because their legs are restless, cramping, or uncomfortable at night and they never considered that their veins could be contributing. An ultrasound lets us see exactly how blood is moving through the veins and whether abnormal reflux is present.
That is important because restless legs symptoms can sometimes be labeled as restless legs syndrome without anyone checking the circulation in the legs. True restless legs syndrome is a neurologic condition, and vein disease is not the cause in every patient. But studies have found an association between restless legs symptoms and venous disease. When restlessness comes with swelling, heaviness, aching, cramping, or varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency may be contributing to the problem.
Venous reflux happens when valves inside the leg veins stop working properly and allow blood to pool in the lower legs. For someone who spends much of the day standing, working on their feet, or sitting for long stretches, symptoms can become more noticeable by evening.
If abnormal venous reflux is found, treatment today is very different from the vein stripping procedures many people remember. Modern vein treatments are usually performed in the office and may include VenaSeal, radiofrequency ablation, or ultrasound guided foam treatment. These procedures close unhealthy veins and allow blood to reroute through healthier veins.
Insurance is another area that often surprises patients. Vein treatment is not always cosmetic. IEHP, Medicare, and many PPO and HMO plans may cover treatment when venous disease is causing medical symptoms and coverage requirements are met.
For people who have been told they have restless legs syndrome but have never had their veins checked, there may be one more question worth asking. Could your restless legs actually be a vein problem?
If your legs ache, swell, cramp, feel heavy, or simply will not settle down at night, call&nbsp;<a href="https://empirevein.com/en/vein-services?_source=patchCV_medium=online&amp;utm_campaign=cvi_october2025" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists</a> at 1 800 VARICOSE to schedule a free vein screening. Finding and treating an underlying vein problem may help your legs feel better at the end of the day and help you finally get a better night&rsquo;s rest.
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