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Coffee in hand, Palm Springs? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's inside Palm Springs' new Indigenous art exhibit.
  • Ever wondered what a P-51 ride from Palm Springs feels like?
  • How well are Palm Springs' most iconic buildings really protected?

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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 103, low: 79.
  • Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Agua Caliente opens rare Indigenous art exhibit in Palm Springs (desertsun.com) — A major new Indigenous art exhibit has opened at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs, showcasing more than 50 rarely seen 20th century works from 16 tribal nations. Running through May 30, 2027, the show highlights how Native artists navigated cultural change while staying rooted in tradition, and visitors should note that photography and video are not allowed inside the gallery.
   

2. Inside the Cockpit of a P-51 Mustang at Palm Springs Air Museum (palmspringslife.com) — Palm Springs aviation fans can climb into history with rides in the P-51D Mustang "Bunny" at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where director of flight operations Tom Nightingale oversees volunteer pilots. The story traces his lifelong love of warbirds and explains why these World War II aircraft, now offering 20–40 minute flights, remain such a powerful draw for visitors.
   

3. How Coachella Valley Cities Protect Historic Buildings (palmspringslife.com) — Palm Springs residents get an inside look at how their city protects historic homes and landmarks, from the Plaza Theatre to midcentury neighborhoods, through its preservation board and Mills Act tax incentives. The story traces how a notorious demolition in Rancho Mirage spurred valley-wide reforms and compares how nearby cities handle designations, giving locals context for what safeguards exist—and where gaps remain.
   

4. Palm Springs Protesters Demand Accountability Over ICE Deaths (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs residents gathered near Ramon Road and Day Palm on Sunday to protest deaths of immigrants in ICE custody and recent enforcement activity reported across the Coachella Valley. Organizers from United Youth We Stand and the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice said they want accountability for in-custody deaths and to remind neighbors that immigration enforcement remains an urgent local concern.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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