🌱 Burglary Suspect Arrest + Windy Cove Rollover Crash + LGBTQ+ Ride

Hello, friends! Today’s National Bomb Pop Day; did you know that the red, white, and blue, star-shaped ice cream treat was invented in Kansas City, Missouri? It's Sylvia, your host of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off with news on:

• ✈️ FBI charge a disruptive plane passenger.
• 🎶 The Splash House August lineup.
• 👮 Arrest of a suspected serial burglar.

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📰 Here are the top stories in Palm Springs today:

1. The police arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with several south Palm Springs burglaries. The arrest occurred Tuesday at midnight close to South Civic Drive during a traffic stop. During a vehicle search, officers found “a semi-automatic handgun, ammunition, and unspecified tools.” (NBC)
2. A driver’s blind spot contributed to a rollover crash near Windy Cove on Highway 111. When trying to pass, a motorist “collided with another vehicle in his blind spot.” Reportedly, he over-compensated, launched over the guardrail, and fell “25-30 feet onto the side of the freeway below.” (KESQ)
3. Were you on that October flight from Palm Springs to Las Vegas when a passenger got handsy with the flight attendants? Reportedly, the man claimed he needed the attendants to kiss him because he would have a panic attack. The FBI decided to file “one count of simple assault” on Friday. (KTLA)
4. The Splash House August lineup is out, and tickets go on sale Friday. Look forward to DJ Minx, Lucati, and Franky Rizardo – among many others. The event runs from Aug. 11 to 13. As usual, the event takes place at several resorts; there is also an After Hours series. (Splash House)
5. Palm Springs now has a new ride-share option: LGBTQ+ ride. The service is designed to “create a platform free of discrimination and foster a friendly environment for passengers and drivers alike.” Targeted customers are members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. (News Channel 3)

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📆 Today in Palm Springs:

Thursday, June 29

• Virtual Job Fair (11 AM)
• Teen Yoga Basics for grades 6 to 12 at the Library's Learning Center (3:30 PM)
• Youth DIY Crafts at the Public Library Youth Room (3:30 PM)
• The Impact of Alzheimer's on The LGBTQ+ Community discussion at the Mizell Center (4 PM)
• City Council (Regular Meeting) (5:30 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Join Animal Samaritans' for an adoption event at Petco, in Palm Springs, on Saturday, July 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. We'll have kittens available for adoption at this event. If you've been looking for a new pet, please consider attending this event to find your new best fur-friend!" (Animal Samaritans)
• "Sunny supping, chances to win, and giving back, too: Dine deliciously around Greater Palm Springs with the Summer Eats Pass." (NBC)
• "Congratulations! SET LAM, by French Filmmaker Vincent Fontano, has won an award at the Palm Springs International Shortfest!" (Consulate of France in Los Angeles)
• "Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center! All are welcome to a pool party that starts at 3 p.m. and runs until the conclusion of the city’s firework show. Watch the fireworks from the pool! (Free)" (The Palm Springs Post)
• "California Highway Patrol officers will ramp up patrols on state highways and roads in Palm Desert, the Coachella Valley and across Riverside County beginning Friday to catch drunk and drug-impaired drivers during the agency's annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown." (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Sylvia Cochran

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

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