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Tuesday, March 25 | ☀️ 98°/69° |
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Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today is National Medal of Honor Day, commemorating the anniversary of the day the first medals for valor in action were awarded on March 25, 1863 to six members of Andrews' Raiders. It's an important but often overlooked day, and we invite you to learn more about some of the more than 3,500 recipients of the award here.
🎶 Setting the mood: “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel |
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Jonathan Leiva, harm reduction program coordinator at St. John’s Community Health, speaks Monday evening as other panelists look on. |
Panel addresses overdose prevention with compassion at Monday event |
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Community leaders, police officers and health experts gathered at Hunters in Palm Springs Monday to address rising drug overdoses through education and harm reduction strategies at an event titled "Drugs Happen But Death Doesn't Have To."
Driving the news: Panelists identified fentanyl and methamphetamine as the most prevalent drugs in Palm Springs, with dangerous additives like xylazine (an animal tranquilizer) increasingly appearing in the local drug supply.
By the numbers: Community members reported 728 overdose reversals in Palm Springs in 2024 alone, according to Neil Gussardo, harm reduction supervisor at DAP Health.
- "That's not DAP doing that. That's the folks who are using drugs and out there with their community saving each other," Gussardo said.
The big picture: The panel emphasized Narcan (naloxone) as a critical life-saving tool, with representatives demonstrating proper administration techniques during the event.
Between the lines: Panelists highlighted how stigma and shame prevent people from seeking help, advocating for person-first language and compassionate approaches.
- "You're not going to hear us use the word addict," Gussardo said. "You're going to hear us talk about people who use drugs. People-first language."
What they're saying: "We're not going to arrest our way out of this," said Palm Springs Police Officer Justin Lawler, who shared a personal story about losing his best friend to an overdose. "But we can connect people with the help they need."
The bottom line: Lt. Gus Araiza reminded attendees about California's Good Samaritan Law, which protects individuals from arrest when calling 911 to report an overdose, emphasizing that community collaboration is essential to saving lives.
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Pickleball players in the city will soon need to relocate from Demuth Park as a court expansion project gets underway. |
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🏓 Temporary pickleball court location finalized as Demuth project timeline gets an update
Palm Springs Parks and Recreation officials discussed tentative plans for temporary pickleball courts that will open when the courts at Demuth Park close for renovation.
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At Monday’s Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Director of Parks and Recreation Nicholas Gonzalez said the city is finalizing a sublease agreement with College of the Desert to turn three tennis courts at its location off Baristo Road and Hermosa Drive into 12 pickleball courts.
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Meanwhile, Gonzalez gave an update on the timeline for the courts at Demuth, saying construction is expected to begin sometime in June and conclude sometime in January 2026. He acknowledged that like with any big project, “There’s going to be hiccups along the way,” and timelines could be further affected.
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What to watch for: Commissioners expressed concern about public communication regarding the delays, and wanted to make sure public notices and signs were placed at the current courts, along with updated information online.
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A MESSAGE FROM PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION |
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“Cocktails on the Page” celebrates books at the historic Piazza di Liberace on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy cocktails, light appetizers and a short talk with author Rufi Thorpe (Margo’s Got Money Troubles). Tickets are $150 ($90 tax deductible). |
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TODAY'S FEATURED EVENTS |
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Desert X
The fifth edition of Desert X, the recurring site-specific, international art exhibition is open now through May 11. Find the map of installations on the Desert X website.
Documentary film double feature
10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. | Palm Springs Public Library
See entries that will be included in the American Documentary Film Festival. “Martin Scorsese: My Life in Music,” starts at 10:15 a.m. and at 2:15 p.m. there will be a screening of “William Wyler: Willie Forty Takes.”
Cribbage play
1 p.m. | Play Lounge & Cafe
Bring your friends or meet new ones at this casual hangout. Play Lounge has a few boards available for use or you can bring your own.
Desert Healthcare District Board Meeting
4 p.m. | Regional Access Project Foundation
The seven-member elected Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Check out the agenda here.
Melba Miller's Jazz Oasis
5:30 p.m. | Cultural Center
Join songstress Melba Miller and special guests for an evening dedicated to serious listeners and lovers of Jazz. ($22)
Planning Commission
5:30 p.m. | City Hall
Commissioners meet to make recommendations on land use, zoning, and the general plan. Check out the agenda here.
PSUSD Board of Education
6 p.m. | PSUSD Headquarters
The Board of Education meetings tonight, check out the agenda here. |
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Age is proving no barrier to making a difference in the Coachella Valley, where 11 remarkable seniors are being recognized for their continued commitment to community service.
Driving the news: The 33rd Annual Senior Inspiration Awards will honor outstanding volunteers aged 60+ from across the region on Thursday at Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center in Indio.
- Over 500 guests are expected to celebrate these individuals who, having already completed careers and raised families, continue to give their time and energy to serving others.
Who's who: The recipients include representatives from each of the Coachella Valley's nine cities and Riverside County, with local figures like former Palm Springs councilmember J.R. Roberts among those recognized.
Why it matters: The awards highlight the vital contributions seniors make to community life, continuing a 33-year tradition started by former officials Corky Larson and Jean Benson.
The details: The $45 ticket includes a gluten-free meal, live music by Eevaan Tré and The Show, and complimentary activities like caricature artists and custom typewriter poetry before the 11:30 a.m. luncheon.
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