🌱 Brothel Discovered + Rats In A Self-Storage Unit + Go Stargazing

Hello again, hello! Today’s World UFO Day; did you know that it commemorates the 1947 Mount Rainier, Washington, sighting report made by aviator Kenneth Arnold? I'm back with your fresh copy of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick dive into what's happening in town, including news on:

• 🍷 The Equality Wine Fest.
• 🏒 Love for the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
• 😮 A surprising discovery on Alessandro Drive.

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☀️ But first, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 100 Low: 71.

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• Flying J at 72235 Varner Road, $4.29
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🏖️ Vacation Poll!
Are you traveling this summer? What is your favorite type of vacation? So far:

• 29 percent plan a staycation
• 16.1 percent like cruises
• 12.9 percent choose a road trip or camping trip
• 9.7 percent would like a group tour abroad
• 6.4 percent look forward to an island trip
• 3.2 percent each opt for a local outing, a national park trip, a Jeep trip, or a solo trip to Europe

📰 Here are the top stories today in Palm Springs:

1. If you’re a client of the AZ Spa in the 74000 block of Alessandro Drive – it is no more. It turns out the venue was a brothel operated by two women. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department placed them under arrest after receiving “unspecified complaints about the location since last year.” (NBC)
2. Was it “standard protocol” at Devon Storage Self-Storage to place rodent bait boxes in front of units? Wanting to prevent others from experiencing the same misfortune, a couple whose stored items were destroyed by rats offers advice. Have insurance and know what it covers; choose your self-storage facility carefully and read through your contract line by line. (KESQ)
3. Did the Coachella Valley Firebirds bring us together? While fans were disappointed by Wednesday’s game at the Acrisure Arena, insiders say the team succeeded in making “diehard fans out of people who had never cared about hockey six months ago.” Part of the credit goes to the presenters, who know how to get a crowd to its feet with pyrotechnics and John Denver tunes. (The Palm Springs Post)
4. Mark your calendar! The Margaritaville Resort will host the inaugural Equality Wine Fest on July 1. Experience “LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned, managed, and/or produced wines.” Besides wine, enjoy vendors, food, live music, and demonstrations. The star-studded event features Jim Obergefell, Betty Berrysmith, and Celebrity Chef André. (Equality Wine Fest)
5. Go stargazing tonight! Volunteers from the Friends of the Desert Mountains are bringing telescopes to the Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot 51500 on Saturday around 8:45 p.m. Everyone’s invited to stop by and look through their telescopes. (Patch)

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📆 Today in Palm Springs:

Saturday, June 24

• Grand Opening of Nékter Juice Bar at 73120 Dinah Shore Drive (10 AM)
• Musicians Network CV Jam #3 at 73810 Dinah Shore Dr (11:30 AM)
• Flamingo Pool Party with Dxsko at Hotel Zoso (12 PM)
• Wine Tasting Around The World at Bouschet (4 PM)
• Big Gay BBQ at the Arenas District (5 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "June 24 at 8 p.m.: Like any good horror villain, this program JUST. WON'T. DIE. Volume II of our genre program with more horrific tales of partners turned against each other, mind controlling bugs, and zombies to keep you up at night." (Go Elevent)
• "The celebration for Jerry Keller’s star dedication at Lulu California Bistro on Tuesday morning, which happened to coincide with his 88th birthday, brought together city leaders, local luminaries, and friends of Keller from throughout the Coachella Valley." (Palm Springs Life)
• "“It’s not gonna be the same group of guys next year, and that’s going to be a tough pill to swallow.” Firebirds postseason interview with Capt. Max McCormick on nature of the business." (NBC)
• "In 1961, the city of Palm Springs purchased 600 acres of tribal land, including the Air Corps field, and commissioned soon-to-be legendary local architect Donald Wexler to design the main terminal." (Palm Springs International Airport)
• "The Lakers preseason includes games in Palm Springs and Las Vegas." (Fox 11)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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