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Good morning Palm Springs! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Captain Cain's departure means for Palm Springs policing leadership.
  • How you can join Palm Springs Kiwanis' big desert cleanup day

Also on today's calendar: Happiness Upgrade and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindy S.!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with hazy sun, temps: high: 103, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Palm Springs Police Captain Melissa Cain leaves department (kesq.com) — A longtime Palm Springs police captain, Melissa Cain, is leaving the Palm Springs Police Department after more than 24 years to continue her career with the Beaumont Police Department. Cain, the department's first female motor officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and acting chief, is being praised by PSPD for her leadership, mentorship, and impact on the community.
   

• Kiwanis Club Of Palm Springs To Host CleanUp Day In Desert Hot Springs (patch.com) — A Palm Springs-based Kiwanis Club is helping lead a major trash cleanup in nearby Desert Hot Springs on Saturday, Sept. 19, along North Indian Canyon Drive near Mission Creek. Local volunteers can join regional partners to remove illegal dumping, protect desert headwaters, and support wildlife habitat, all while celebrating National CleanUp Day with an all-day effort.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local businesses turn to AI for new tools and ideas (kesq.com)
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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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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