🌱 Desert Hot Springs House Fire + Coachella Traffic Jams

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Palm Springs.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Palm Springs today:

1. Supporters are seeking reparations for hundreds of Black and Mexican families that were forcibly evicted from the Palm Springs Section 14 neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s. It was estimated that nearly 200 homes were destroyed in this mass eviction. A community meeting will be held yesterday to speak about efforts to receive reparations. (Spectrum News 1)
2. Investigators are searching for the cause of a house fire in Desert Hot Springs on late Saturday afternoon. A family was inside the home when the blaze started. It is reported that one firefighter had minor injuries. (kuna noticias y kuna radio)
3. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is causing major traffic jams as it kicked off over the weekend. The traffic is expected to continue over two more sold-out weekends of the festival. Patrol officers will be available on the freeway and intersections to help with delays and road closures, in addition to expected gusty winds. (KTLA Los Angeles)

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Today in Palm Springs:

• Human Rights Commission Special Meeting At Palm Springs City Hall (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for the best spot for your next coffee meet-up? Click the link to see the top coffee spots in Palm Springs. (Palm Springs Life)
• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is showcasing some top-notch art installations this year. Check out familiar pieces, like Patrick O'Mahony's "Spectra" and new pieces inspired by South Asian mythology. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
• Paul Alvarado has been named the new Palm Springs fire chief, set to begin in early May. Alvarado began his career in Long Beach as both a firefighter and paramedic and worked his way up to captain, battalion chief, and then assistant fire chief. (Uken Report)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.