🌱 Patch AM: What happens next after Palm Springs’ Dream Hotel misses more deadlines?

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In today's newsletter:

• What happens next after Palm Springs' Dream Hotel misses more deadlines?
• Palm Springs police say farewell to a transformative longtime lieutenant
• Nonstop Palm Springs–Santa Rosa flights are back earlier—what travelers should know

Also on today's calendar: Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Robert C.!

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 108 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 105, low: 79.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dream Hotel Misses More Deadlines as Palm Springs Project Faces New Delays (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs officials are again grappling with delays on the long-promised Dream Hotel near the Convention Center, after the developer missed key construction milestones and was placed in default under a March agreement. City staff may now explore penalties or another amended deal, even as the developer insists construction can still start October 1 and new plans address building-code and safety concerns.
   

2. Lt. William Hutchinson retiring from Palm Springs Police Dept after 28 years (kesq.com) — Palm Springs neighbors are saying goodbye to Lieutenant William Hutchinson, who is retiring after three decades with the city's police department. From major narcotics investigations and SWAT work to launching the Real Time Intelligence Center and Drone as First Responder program, he helped modernize PSPD while publicly thanking Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley for supporting his career and family.
   

3. Alaska Airlines Resumes Nonstop Palm Springs to Santa Rosa Service (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs International Airport has welcomed back Alaska Airlines' nonstop seasonal flights to Santa Rosa, returning more than six weeks earlier than last year. The route gives local travelers and visitors a quicker link between Palm Springs and Northern California wine country, with airport officials emphasizing efforts to expand convenient direct service in and out of the Coachella Valley.
   

4. Palm Springs Pride announces 2026 Pride Honors Award recipients (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents can look ahead to the 2026 Pride Honors Awards on September 24 at the Palm Springs Hilton, celebrating the city's 40th year of Pride. Local advocates, businesses, and allies—including Townie Bagels' owners and community leaders at the Convention Center—will be recognized for their work supporting LGBTQ+ life across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
  Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
  8:00 am
• 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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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Coachella Valley Derby Girls VS. Bad Fish Roller Derby Game →
  Palm Springs Air Museum, lot 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
• Sound Waves Summer DJ Series →
  Ace Hotel Palm Springs, 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
• Taste Japan: Cooking Demo at Wabi Sabi Japan Living →
  Wabi Sabi Japan Living, 300 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
  5:30 pm
• 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
Sunday September 13
• The Power of Participation: Turn Up. Turn Out. →
  Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Simply Meditate →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Healing the Past →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  10:30 am
Friday September 25
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lake Arrowhead Home Tour →
  Lake Arrowhead, Lake Arrowhead
  12:00 pm

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• Onural Group LLC posted a job opening for Sandfish Sushi -- Seasonal Server in Palm Springs. Apply here.
• Tenet Health posted a job opening for OB/GYN Physician in Palm Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Springs here.

Ok Palm Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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