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Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Desmond Wins Endorsement From Trump In Campaign For District 48 (patch.com) — Palm Springs voters are now part of California’s redrawn 48th Congressional District, where President Trump has endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to replace retiring Rep. Darrell Issa. The race, shaped by last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting, pits Desmond against several Democratic contenders ahead of the June 2 primary.
2. Palm Springs businesses, organizations and individuals among 2026 DBA Impact Award honorees ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs residents can celebrate local businesses and nonprofits at the 2026 DBA Impact Awards on Monday, May 4, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Townie Bagels, the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs, and several community leaders will be honored for strengthening LGBTQ+ and allied communities, with tickets including a buffet dinner and live performance.
3. Palm Springs brings public art to the people, dedicating four new sculptures in city parks ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Four new public sculptures have just been dedicated in Palm Springs neighborhood parks, bringing contemporary art directly into everyday community spaces. City leaders and the Public Arts Commission describe the ArtScape in the Parks program as a three-year effort to spread creativity beyond downtown, with each piece designed for residents, families, and kids to encounter during regular park visits.
4. Victoria Carpenter named interim executive director of Palm Springs International Airport (kesq.com) — Palm Springs International Airport is getting new leadership, with Victoria Carpenter stepping in as interim executive director while the city launches a nationwide search for a permanent hire. Carpenter, a longtime PSP administrator, has overseen major capital projects and airline agreements, positioning her to guide the airport’s ongoing growth and operations during this transition.
5. Lesbian Visibility Week Lights Up Greater Palm Springs with Community, Culture, and Celebration (hollywoodtimes.net) — Lesbian Visibility Week is bringing a full slate of events to Palm Springs and the wider Coachella Valley from April 20–26, including a mayoral proclamation, exhibits, film screenings, and social gatherings. Locals can join flag raisings, history exhibits, health talks, wine tastings, and a Big Gay BBQ meetup at Hunters, the city’s only lesbian-owned bar.
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