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In today's newsletter:

  • Palm Springs community gathers to remember officers Vega and Zerebny
  • What big changes could Palm Springs leaders approve at this week's meetings?
  • How this Plaza Theatre screening helps preserve Palm Springs' cultural landmark

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community honors fallen Palm Springs officers with memorial ride, 10 years later (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents joined riders and community members Saturday for the 10th annual memorial ride honoring fallen officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, a decade after their deaths. Organized by the Palm Springs Police Officers' Association, the event began at Palm Springs Motorsports and continued to Downtown Park, giving neighbors a meaningful way to remember the officers and support their families and fellow officers.
   

2. Event house rules, new downtown live show and airport funding on Palm Springs agendas ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Key Palm Springs meetings this week will tackle new rules for event houses at vacation rentals, a proposed downtown live show on South Palm Canyon Drive, and added funding for airport seating and charging stations. City leaders will also weigh historic designation for two notable homes, review public safety camera updates, and consider major spending items that shape services and tourism.
   

3. Hollywood Goes Mad in Palm Springs: Stanley Kramer's Comedy Classic Returns November 1 for a Star-Studded Celebration (hollywoodtimes.net) — Palm Springs residents are invited to a special screening of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" at the historic Plaza Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring a costume contest, Q&A, and book signing. Proceeds support the Palm Springs Theatre Foundation and its community programming, making this a chance to enjoy Hollywood nostalgia while helping preserve a key piece of the city's cultural history.
   

4. Cinema Diverse 2026 Announces Festival Favorites and Director's Choice Awards, Celebrating LGBTQ+ Storytelling (hollywoodtimes.net) — Cinema Diverse has wrapped up its 19th year in Palm Springs, announcing audience-voted Festival Favorites and Director's Choice Awards that spotlight a wide range of LGBTQ+ films and web series. The festival, hosted by the Palm Springs Cultural Center, strengthens the city's reputation as an inclusive arts destination while celebrating filmmakers whose stories explore identity, community, and resilience.
   

5. Overnight Flooding Hits Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Palm Desert (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Overnight storms left parts of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Desert dealing with flooded streets and tricky driving conditions, including near the Biltmore area in town. City crews worked in knee-deep water to clear drains while residents and visitors were urged to stay cautious as weather shifted, offering a vivid reminder of how quickly Coachella Valley roads can flood.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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