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🌱 Patch AM: DUI crash shuts lanes on East Ramon Road in Palm Springs

And on the Palm Springs Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Good morning Palm Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • DUI crash shuts lanes on East Ramon Road in Palm Springs
  • How secure is Palm Springs' underground water supply, really?
  • How Palm Springs riders honored fallen officers Vega and Zerebny this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorcyclist injured, arrested on suspicion of DUI after Palm Springs crash (kesq.com) — A motorcyclist was seriously injured and arrested on suspicion of DUI after colliding with a pickup Saturday morning on East Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Police temporarily closed westbound lanes near Farrell Drive while paramedics transported the rider, and they're urging local drivers to stay alert, drive sober, and use extra caution on these busy city streets.
   

2. Water below the desert: How the Palm Springs aquifer works - (pstribune.com) — If you live in Palm Springs, nearly every glass of tap water you drink comes from a massive underground aquifer that local agencies carefully monitor and replenish. This piece explains how Desert Water Agency pumps, treats, and replaces that groundwater using local snowmelt and imported Colorado River water, and why long‑term management under California's groundwater law matters for the valley's future supply.
   

3. Palm Springs Memorial Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs riders, officers, and neighbors turned out Saturday for the 10th annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride and Rally honoring fallen officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny. The escorted 14‑mile ride and ceremony near Museum Way raised funds for the Palm Springs Memorial Foundation while giving the community a chance to remember four officers lost in the line of duty and support their families.
   

4. Paint El Paseo Pink Brings Valley Residents Together to Support Cancer Survivors (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A large crowd braved Saturday's rain in nearby Palm Desert to walk El Paseo in pink, raising money for the Desert Cancer Foundation and honoring loved ones affected by cancer. With NBC Palm Springs helping emcee, organizers will soon announce how much was raised, underscoring the valley-wide support network Palm Springs residents can tap into during a cancer journey.
   

5. HRC Palm Springs Garden Party Announces Michael Childers and Marc Malkin as Silver Palm Honorees (hollywoodtimes.net) — Palm Springs residents have a major Pride‑weekend fundraiser coming up with the 25th HRC Palm Springs Garden Party at the Dinah Shore Estate on November 7. The afternoon event will honor photographer and philanthropist Michael Childers and journalist Marc Malkin, feature local TV host Sandie Newton, and raise money for LGBTQ+ equality efforts, with tickets, sponsorships, and auction donations now being sought.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're getting ready to welcome trick-or-treaters!
    Things have gotten a festive Halloween makeover, we've got the good stuff, full-size candy, and there's something here for the pups too. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Gene Autry)
  • PIZZA???
    hi neighbors! Who's got the best pizza in Palm Springs… We love New York style or medium crust. we like just plain cheese pizza thanks for any tips! (Nextdoor Demuth Park)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakers Helper in Palm Springs. Apply here.
  • Schulte Hospitality Group - Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Director Food & Beverage 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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