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1. Modernism Week Celebrates Palm Springs Architecture Oct. 15 (patch.com) — Modernism Week is bringing four days of architecture and design events back to Palm Springs, with tours of iconic homes like Frey House II and the Marquee at Twin Palms. Locals can enjoy films, talks, and the Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show, while knowing ticket proceeds support preservation and neighborhood groups in the community.
2. CV Link path under Ramon Road to close fully for two-year bridge reconstruction ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — If you bike or walk the CV Link in Palm Springs, prepare for a long detour: the path under Ramon Road will fully close and be removed during a two-year bridge reconstruction. City staff and CVAG are still finalizing alternate routes, speed reductions, and new stop controls to keep riders safe while construction is underway.
3. Anti-circumcision group protests in Palm Springs, Indio (desertsun.com) — Downtown Palm Springs saw about a dozen members of an anti-circumcision group protesting Tuesday at North Indian Canyon Drive and East Tahquitz Canyon Way, drawing attention with white outfits marked by red faux bloodstains. The group, on a Southern California tour that also stopped in Indio, says it wants to raise awareness about bodily autonomy and children's rights.
4. Top retail trade shows in 2027 (retaildive.com) — Palm Springs will host the ETail Palm Springs conference Feb. 22–25, 2027, drawing retail leaders to discuss branding, store strategy, attention-grabbing content, and venture capital in e-commerce. The roundup also lists major retail trade shows nationwide, but this local gathering could bring industry visitors, networking opportunities, and tourism dollars into the city.
5. From the Archives: The Art of the Palm Springs Vacation in 1947 (palmspringslife.com) — A 1947 magazine piece paints a nostalgic picture of Palm Springs as a relaxed desert escape, urging visitors to slow down, socialize and soak up the sun. It describes early resort culture, local walks, wildlife and the easygoing atmosphere that helped define the city's vacation identity decades ago.
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