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Monday, Dec. 15 | ☀️ 76°/57°
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Welcome to Monday. Heads up that starting today, Riverside County will begin two weeks of maintenance work on the Tahquitz Creek Flood Control System, which may mean temporary trail closures, noise, and heavy equipment near the channel as crews work to keep the system ready for major storms. If you use the trails in that area or live nearby, plan accordingly — and for questions about flood protection in Palm Springs, contact the city's Floodplain Administrator at 760-323-8253..
🎶 Setting the mood: “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward |
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LEADING OFF |
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Images from our top stories of 2025. |
Bombing, In-N-Out top 2025's most-read Palm Springs stories
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Breaking news and economic uncertainty dominated reader attention this year, with website traffic hitting record levels as readers turned to The Post for urgent updates and analysis of a changing city.
Driving the news: The most-read story was the May 17 car bombing outside a downtown reproductive center that killed one person and injured four in what federal officials called "an intentional act of terrorism."
- The explosion sent debris across North Indian Canyon Drive and prompted a massive multi-agency response, with readers seeking real-time updates amid citywide confusion.
Also popular: Stories about In-N-Out Burger's potential arrival at Smoke Tree Village and the city's economic development plan to reduce tourism dependence both drew heavy traffic.
- The In-N-Out story, which revealed plans to convert a former Bank of America building, became one of the year's most-shared articles.
By the numbers: The top five also included Palm Springs' role as a haven for Los Angeles wildfire evacuees in January and a June housing market analysis showing sales dropping while inventory climbed.
Why it matters: Unlike previous years when development stories dominated, 2025's most-clicked articles reflected public-safety concerns, economic anxiety, and questions about the city's evolving identity beyond tourism.
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Flags fly outside Palm Desert City Hall last week. |
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🏳️🌈 Palm Desert proposal draws swift rebuke in Palm Springs
- Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto's proposal to discontinue displaying banners including the Pride flag at City Hall was quickly denounced by Assemblymember Greg Wallis and LGBTQ community leaders over the weekend. Wallis called it "a slap in the face to LGBTQ+ residents," while Raymond Lafleur of the Gay Men of Palm Springs Facebook group described it as "another gut punch to our gay community."
- Pradetto requested staff prepare items to rescind the city's 2024 Pride Month resolution and revisit its 2018 diversity policy, saying the city should maintain "government neutrality." Two council members indicated support for revisiting the policy. Community leaders in Palm Springs urged residents to contact the Palm Desert council as some residents called for boycotts of Palm Desert businesses.
- Bottom line: The council took no formal action Thursday. The proposals will return to the council at a future meeting for consideration.
Dive deeper with our complete story at The Palm Desert Post |
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🚨 Reiner, wife found dead days before his scheduled Palm Springs appearance
- Rob Reiner, who won two Emmy Awards for "All in the Family" and directed films including "This Is Spinal Tap," "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men," was found dead Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. He was 78. The deaths are being investigated as homicides and a family member is being questioned.
- Reiner was scheduled to appear Tuesday evening at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs as the first guest in the Palm Springs Speaks series.
- Bottom line: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," his family said in a statement. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
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A MESSAGE FROM DAP HEALTH |
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TODAY'S FEATURED EVENTS |
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Water Aerobics
10 a.m. | Palm Springs Swim Center
Get some low-impact exercise at the swim center every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with instructor Donna Newton. ($5)
California Community of Men's Monday Coffee
4:30 p.m. | Social Cafe & Play Lounge
Join the group for coffee, chat, and chew! No RSVPs necessary.
Monday Night Dance Party with Leanna and Miguel
5 p.m. | V Wine Lounge and Martini Bar
Join Leanna and Miguel for a night of dancing to jazz, Latin, pop, disco, and more. ($5)
FIND Food Bank Food Distribution
5 p.m. | Palm Springs COD Campus
Distribution events are open to the public, and COD students can access food distributions in addition to their one-time weekly Roadrunner Market visit. |
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🎁 Your guide to holiday happenings
The holidays are in full swing in Palm Springs, and we’re here to try and help you sort through all the events. We've compiled a list of performances, Santa visits, toy drives, and more — and we're checking it twice to keep it updated.
Click here for our complete list |
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IN OTHER NEWS |
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Garth Gilpin from American Legion Post 519 in Palm Springs pauses after laying a wreath at the grave of a veteran Saturday at Welwood Murray Cemetery. |
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Community members and service organizations gathered at the historic Welwood Murray Cemetery on Saturday to honor 139 veterans as part of the national Wreaths Across America Day, with multiple organizations partnering to ensure no veteran's grave was left without recognition.
Driving the news: The Cahuilla Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, along with the Coachella Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion posts from Indio and Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Historical Society, and the city joined forces to place commemorative evergreen wreaths on veterans' graves.
The gap: The community had initially sponsored 89 wreaths for the cemetery's 139 veterans, leaving 50 graves without sponsorship.
- Councilmember Ron deHarte's District 3 office stepped in to sponsor the remaining wreaths, ensuring complete coverage.
What they're saying: "We're not just placing an object on the ground," deHarte said. "We are saying their names aloud, reminding ourselves, teaching those around us, and always keeping top of mind that their service to this country was not in vain, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten."
Why it matters: The cemetery holds particular historical significance as the resting place of Welwood Murray, a Civil War medic whose 1918 grave is considered the oldest known veteran's grave in the Coachella Valley.
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