🌱 Patch AM: What Captain Cain’s departure means for Palm Springs policing leadership.

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In today's newsletter:

• What Captain Cain's departure means for Palm Springs policing leadership.
• How you can join Palm Springs Kiwanis' big desert cleanup day

Also on today's calendar: Happiness Upgrade and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindy S.!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Very warm with hazy sun, temps: high: 103, low: 75.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Palm Springs Police Captain Melissa Cain leaves department (kesq.com) — A longtime Palm Springs police captain, Melissa Cain, is leaving the Palm Springs Police Department after more than 24 years to continue her career with the Beaumont Police Department. Cain, the department's first female motor officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and acting chief, is being praised by PSPD for her leadership, mentorship, and impact on the community.
   

• Kiwanis Club Of Palm Springs To Host CleanUp Day In Desert Hot Springs (patch.com) — A Palm Springs-based Kiwanis Club is helping lead a major trash cleanup in nearby Desert Hot Springs on Saturday, Sept. 19, along North Indian Canyon Drive near Mission Creek. Local volunteers can join regional partners to remove illegal dumping, protect desert headwaters, and support wildlife habitat, all while celebrating National CleanUp Day with an all-day effort.
   

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Monday September 14
• Ramon Park Evening Walking Moai →
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Sunday September 13
• Happiness Upgrade →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  10:00 am
• The Power of Participation: Turn Up. Turn Out. →
  Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
  1:30 pm
Monday September 14
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  Palm Springs CA
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• The Palm Springs Guys Happy Hour →
  Boozehounds Palm Springs, 2080 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
• September Leads Lunch – Boozehounds Palm Springs →
  Boozehounds Palm Springs, 2080 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
• Simply Meditate →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Simply Meditate →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Simply Meditate →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Healing the Past →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  10:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Happiness Upgrade →
  923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Coachella Cities to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies (mynewsla.com)

Rancho Mirage

• Local businesses turn to AI for new tools and ideas (kesq.com)
• SottoPelle Automates 100+ Hours/Month (salesforce.com)
• The 5 most important things from Week 4 of high school football (desertsun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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