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We’re having a heatwave! Update on the Bahía de Banderas gasoline shortage. New trash-collecting trucks are finally coming, apparently. Suggestions on natural repellents. Severe drought is real in most of Jalisco. PLUS: We’ve seen Chris’ perogies and we like them!

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Puerto Vallarta has the highest number of dehydration and heat stroke cases in the state. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/puerto-vallarta-concentra-91-de-casos-de-deshidratacion-y-golpes-de-calor-en-jalisco/

Most of Jalisco is now experiencing severe drought. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/123-de-los-125-municipios-sequia-67973

Eight cities in Mexico went over 40º C yesterday. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Clima-en-Mexico-Esta-es-la-ciudad-mas-calurosa-hoy-con-temperatura-de-47-grados-20230613-0138.html

Beer sales soar nationally due to heatwave. https://www.informador.mx/economia/Clima-hoy-Por-el-calor-Se-dispara-venta-de-cerveza-en-Mexico-20230613-0075.html

Mayor Michel announces the purchase of ten garbage collection trucks. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/michel-anuncia-compra-de-10-nuevos-camiones-recolectores/

The Bahía de Banderas gasoline shortage is not widespread, apparently. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/desabasto-gasolina-no-generalizada-67956

LEISURE

Banderas News offers natural insect repellent alternatives (IN ENGLISH). https://banderasnews.com/natural-repellents-for-mosquito-season-in-puerto-vallarta/

LISTEN: Irving Berlin’s ‘Heatwave,’ performed by Ethel Waters in 1933.

LISTEN: Irving Berlin’s ‘Heatwave,’ performed by Carmen McRae (my favorite version of the song) in 1982.

EVENT REMINDERS

JUNE 22: My second music appreciation presentation this month will be about the life and works of two quintessential American composers: Aaron Copland and George Gershwin. https://www.facebook.com/events/272187278592660/

JUNE 27: Do you struggle to get the word out about your events? Are you a non-profit, an independent artist, or a small business looking for promotion ideas? This workshop is for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/241522065173309

JULY 13: My first music appreciation for July will be all about how to best enjoy an opera performance, live or on the small screen. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/649278339978730/