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Also, don't miss Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse on the Palm Springs Patch calendar

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Hello Palm Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will replace the historic buildings now coming down downtown?
  • Who's headlining Palm Springs Pride's 40th anniversary — and when it happens.
  • Could one of these rescued Palm Springs dogs be your next pet?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why Palm Springs is demolishing historic buildings downtown (desertsun.com) — Downtown Palm Springs is losing two century-old buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive as demolition clears the way for a new Fire Station 1, approved by the City Council for a $4 million site. While preservation officials allowed removal of the historic structures, most of the Town and Country Center remains, and Well in the Desert plans to relocate its food bank with new funding.
   

2. Aubrey O'Day, the Cowgays to headline 40th annual Palm Springs Pride celebration (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents can mark their calendars for the 40th annual Palm Springs Pride weekend, November 6–8, with Aubrey O'Day and country supergroup The Cowgays headlining free festivities downtown and in the Arenas District. Organizers promise three stages of live music, drag, DJs, and community booths under the inclusive theme "Be Included," capped by Sunday's Pride Parade along Palm Canyon Drive at 10 a.m.
   

3. Producer Michael Levitt Helps Homeless Man Save Five Dogs From the Streets (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A Palm Springs encounter between producer Michael Levitt and a homeless couple caring for seven dogs led to five of the animals being safely brought to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Now the shelter is urging Coachella Valley residents to adopt or foster these dogs, turning a difficult situation on Vista Chino into a chance for new, stable homes.
   

4. Oswit Land Trust: Tree-trimming during fall, winter seasons reduces risk of disturbing wildlife (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents are being urged to schedule any major tree trimming between now and January to avoid harming nesting birds and bats, especially in fan palms. Oswit Land Trust is also criticizing the city's multi-year project to remove palm skirts, arguing it strips away vital wildlife habitat, while the city cites safety and public health concerns about falling fronds and pests.
   

5. Flight Fridays: P-40 Warhawk Takes Center Stage at Palm Springs Air Museum (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs aviation fans can see a rare two-seat Curtiss P-40 Warhawk highlighted in this week's Flight Fridays at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The World War II fighter-trainer, complete with its iconic shark-mouth paint scheme, offers visitors an up-close look at aviation history as the museum continues its weekly rotating aircraft spotlight series.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone lost a little orange kitten?
    This guy is running around Casa de Oro condo complex, frightened, etc. Or is anyone interested in rescuing a little orange kitty? (Nextdoor Little Tuscany)
  • Missing cat.
    Somehow she slipped out of the house without me knowing. She is a timid tortoise shell cat. Please contact me if you have seen her. I hope she has… (Nextdoor Sunrise Park)
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  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Taco Bell in Cathedral City. 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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