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In today's newsletter:

• Palm Springs remembers activist and historic Casa Cody owner Frank Tysen
• What Palm Springs' new data-center pause means for future development
• What changes could Palm Springs see under its new police chief?

Also on today's calendar: Ernesto Ramirez Fine Art - September's Art Walk and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dean G.!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 101 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 100, low: 73.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Palm Springs activist, hotel owner Frank Tysen dies at 94 (desertsun.com) — Palm Springs is mourning longtime activist and Casa Cody Inn owner Frank Tysen, a driving force in historic preservation and a vocal critic of large-scale downtown redevelopment projects. His decades of civic engagement, environmental work, and advocacy for small-scale, eclectic architecture helped shape city debates over hotels, warehouses, and growth across the Coachella Valley.
   

• Coachella, Palm Springs Take Action On Data Centers (riversiderecord.org) — Palm Springs residents should know the City Council has enacted a 45-day moratorium on new data centers while officials study impacts on water, power, jobs, and infrastructure. The move parallels Coachella's permanent ban and comes as Palm Springs updates its zoning code, with staff promising public outreach before setting long-term rules for large-scale digital facilities.
   

• Palm Springs Names Kyle Stjerne as Next Police Chief - (pstribune.com) — Palm Springs has chosen longtime Deputy Chief Kyle Stjerne to become the city's next police chief, taking over Sept. 6 from retiring Chief Andy Mills. With 24 years in the department and deep experience managing operations, budgets and major incidents, Stjerne's appointment signals continuity in leadership for residents and officers alike.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Springs

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Wednesday September 2
• House Sorting Assembly for New Students and Staff
  Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264
  8:15 am
• 04:00 PM JV team meal prep for away games Football (11 person) JV
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  4:00 pm
• 04:30 PM College of the Desert Welding Fall 2026 Class
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  4:30 pm
• STEAM night
  Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264
  5:00 pm
• Ernesto Ramirez Fine Art - September's Art Walk →
  Ernesto Ramirez Fine Art, 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
  5:00 pm
• 05:00 PM Back to School Night
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  5:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs Redlands - Girls Flag Football
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR vs Redlands - Girls Flag Football
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  7:15 pm
Saturday September 12
• Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
  Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
  8:00 am
• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons →
  The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage Frank Sinatra Dr Palm Springs, California 92270
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA →
  The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage
  8:30 pm
• Magnificat Our Lady's Desert Roses Prayer Meal with Yvonne Duffy →
  Woodhaven Country Club, 41555 Woodhaven Dr E, Palm Desert
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!
  I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on where I could look for a job with a flexible schedule. I'm starting college classes soon, and my classes… (Nextdoor Demuth Park)
• Flashback!
  When Hurricane Hilary Came To Palm Springs. 2023. (Nextdoor Baristo)

• Think Together posted a job opening for Sports Coordinator in Palm Springs. Apply here.
• Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Palm Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cathedral City

• You won't want to miss these 10 greater Palm Springs events this week (desertsun.com)
• Is LA's humidity over? Potential hurricane may be a factor (kansascity.com)
• Evidence Falls Short as Judge Dismisses Murder Charge Against William Rodriguez (nbcpalmsprings.com)

Rancho Mirage

• The Mirage Air Park brought celebrities, presidents to the desert (desertsun.com)

Palm Desert

• Multiple Vehicles Burn In Desert Hot Springs (patch.com)
• Palm Springs Appoints New Police Chief (patch.com)

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