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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Palm Springs Human Rights Commission weighs volunteer patrol to enforce disabled parking rules ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs officials are weighing a new volunteer Citizens on Patrol program to crack down on illegal use of disabled parking spaces, especially in private lots at apartments and big-box stores. The Human Rights Commission's Disability Access Subcommittee is pushing education, better signage, and possible volunteer enforcement while city staff consults the new police chief about resources and next steps.
2. Riverside County Airports Awarded $8.5 Million in Federal Funding (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs International Airport is receiving $140,600 in new federal funding as part of $8.5 million awarded to five Riverside County airports for safety and infrastructure upgrades. While other airports get larger runway and tower projects, this grant adds to recent federal investments in Palm Springs' terminal and equipment, helping maintain reliable commercial and general aviation service for local travelers.
3. Lesbians Are Ubiquitous, Glamorous and Chic in 2026: A New Era Begins at The Dinah in Palm Springs (hollywoodtimes.net) — A massive LGBTQ+ women-centered festival, The Dinah, returns to Palm Springs Sept. 30–Oct. 4 with pool parties, comedy shows, and big-name music acts at venues like the Hilton Palm Springs and Hotel Zoso. New owners are promising more ways to connect, from sober-friendly options to solo-traveler meetups, while keeping the city's signature lesbian party weekend central to Palm Springs' LGBTQ+ identity.
4. Readers Choice: 9 Places for the Best Outdoor Dining in Greater Palm Springs (palmspringslife.com) — If you're craving outdoor dining in Palm Springs, readers picked Spencer's Restaurant for its ficus-shaded patio that glows by lantern light at night. The roundup also spotlights standout patios across Greater Palm Springs, from date-shake sipping in Indio to romantic evenings in La Quinta, giving locals plenty of ideas for their next al fresco meal.
5. Here's how we're leaning with our Week 5 high school football picks (desertsun.com) — Palm Springs High's football team hosts Yucaipa on Friday in a matchup local fans can attend to gauge how the Indians stack up against Desert Empire League rivals like Shadow Hills and Palm Desert. A Desert Sun columnist and sports editor share their Week 5 picks for Coachella Valley teams, including predictions for Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and more.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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