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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:

  • How will Palm Springs spend $400,000 to cool your daily commute?
  • How much federal money is headed to Palm Springs International Airport?
  • Which Coachella Valley spots topped this year's vegan favorites list?

Also on today's calendar: Simply Meditate and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
  • Friday: Sunny and seasonably warm, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City to host listening sessions on heat and shade mitigation plan this fall ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs is inviting residents to a series of free listening sessions this fall to shape a new $400,000 shade and heat mitigation plan focused on walkers, cyclists, and transit riders. With Palm Springs accounting for most heat-related illnesses in Riverside County, the city is targeting vulnerable neighborhoods, offering food and childcare at meetings and tying the effort to this week's Extreme Heat Summit.
   

2. Airports countywide awarded funds for variety of projects (kesq.com) — Palm Springs International Airport is set to receive $140,600 in federal funding for new equipment as part of a broader $8.5 million package for Riverside County airports. While other facilities focus on runway and apron upgrades, this grant helps keep PSP's operations and safety infrastructure current for travelers and local businesses that rely on air service.
   

3. 8 Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants to Try Across the Coachella Valley (palmspringslife.com) — If you're looking for meat-free dining close to home, this year's Best of the Best list highlights Palm Springs' own Chef Tanya's Kitchen for standout vegan sandwiches, salads, and desserts. The roundup also spotlights vegetarian and vegan favorites in nearby Coachella Valley cities, giving you plenty of options for brunch, lunch, and dinner without leaving the region.
   

4. 'Citizen Kane' Screens in Palm Springs as Family Legacy Takes Center Stage (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs film fans just packed a local screening of "Citizen Kane," kicking off a new monthly series exploring journalism and the media. Attendees also heard personal stories from members of the Mankiewicz family, offering Palm Springs audiences a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the legacy of the classic film and its themes of power and press influence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beautiful Golden Retriever needs to be re-homed .
    Hi, This is Charlie, She's 7 months old, Not aggressive at all She is Very Sweet but has No training . She needs a home with lots of Love and… (Nextdoor El Dorado Palms Estate, Palm Springs)
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    I was invited by a friend, I had never heard of it, maybe I had seen some billboards on the 10 but that's it. I had the nicest time there. So great… (Nextdoor Baristo)
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  • Columbia Hospitality posted a job opening for Server (Seasonal) | Hotel Zoso 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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