🌱 Catalytic Converter Theft + SunRide Updates Routes + Tourists Spend

Hey, everybody! Today’s National Moscato Day; did you know that the grape color determines the wine’s flavor, which affects ideal food pairings? It's Sylvia, your host of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• 🏳️‍🌈 The White Party.
• ⬅️ The Vintage Market’s season end.
• 👮 The Toyota pickup truck problem.

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• Vons at 4701 East Palm Canyon Drive, $4.29
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🍷 Hobby Poll!
Everybody has hobbies. If time and money were no object this summer, which new hobby would you like to learn or take up?

• 19 percent - traveling
• 9.6 percent - flying
• 4.8 percent - fly-fishing, crocheting, Mahjong, basket making, dog training & showing, surfing, watercolor, pickleball, line dancing, pottery, reading, ballroom dancing, horseback riding, wine collecting, car collecting

📰 Here are the top stories in Palm Springs today:

1. Catalytic converter thieves have a new favorite: the Toyota pickup truck. It’s a change from October, when the crooks targeted the Toyota Prius. If you’ve already been a victim of catalytic converter theft, you know it costs about $4,000 to replace. The Police Department warns neighbors to have their VINs etched onto the converter or install a metal bracket, making it difficult to get the part off. (KESQ)
2. If you love the SunRide, we have some good news! This month, the SunLine Transit Agency is expanding into Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs. However, the bus driver shortage is also affecting the SunRide. Expect changes to routes 1WV going through downtown and Route 2. (Desert Sun)
3. The Palm Springs Vintage Market ended its season on Sunday. You know it as the place where you can find creative artwork and where uniqueness is common. Of course, with the summer months ahead of us, the Camelot Theatre parking lot will remain empty until the first Sunday of October — when the Market returns. (NBC)
4. Tourists love Palm Springs. After tallying the tourist industry numbers, Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) revealed that it generated $7.1 billion in 2022. Across the area, it means that visitors spent $19 million each day, keeping each household from having to chip in an extra $5,000 in taxes. (Uken Report)
5. The LGBTQ+ music festival, the White Party, starts on Friday and will run until Monday morning. Head to the Hilton and the Convention Center to participate. Reportedly, this year’s festivities will be “a more modern and innovative experience” that includes pool parties and drag performances. Saturday’s winter wonderland theme is likely going to be a favorite. (My News LA)

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📆 Today in Palm Springs:

• Visit the Welcoming Yoga Group at The Center McDonald/Wright Building (9 AM)
• Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Lead$ Lunch held at Casa Blanca (12 PM)
• DAP Health Magazine Preview Party at the Eight4Nine, Restaurant & Lounge (5:30 PM)
• Palm Springs Speaks presents Dave Barry at the Cultural Center (6 PM)
• The CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series continues at the Cultural Center (9 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Kitten season got off to a late start this year, but make no mistake, it's upon us! We have lots of teeny-tiny kittens who are in foster care, getting ready for their debut. If you're looking for a kitten, stay tuned! We will let you know as they become available for adoption. If you aren't able to adopt, you can still support the kittens by donating the supplies our wonderful foster parents need as they nurture these little ones. Head over to the link in our bio to be directed to our kitten wish list. Thank you!" (Palm Springs Animal Shelter)
• "It's Drinking Water Week. Here's a quick way to do your part: Stay hydrated, get an incentive, talk about water." (Desert Water Agency)
• "All are invited to come out and see our RMHS dance classes show off their talents in 'Dance from A to Z' spring dance show on May 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. See details and QR code on flyer." (Palm Springs Unified School District)
• "Visionary entrepreneur and community leader, Jerry Keller, will be honored by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce on his 88th birthday, with the 461st star, in the category of Civic/Pioneer. The star will be unveiled at 200 S Palm Canyon Drive, next to his beloved late wife, Barbara, on Tuesday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m." (Walk of the Stars)
• "DWA will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. The Bloodmobile will be in our office parking lot, 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Appointments can be made online by clicking here: LifeStream Donation Appointment Portal. Walk-ups are also welcome." (Desert Water)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early Thursday morning with another update.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Bee Swarm Simulator (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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