🌱 Palm Springs Parks Proposes Upgrade + Transient Arrests Rising

Hello, friends. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

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Near-record temperatures. High: 105 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Palm Springs:

1. The City of Palm Springs is proposing to purchase new playground equipment and shade structures for Demuth and Victoria Parks at a cost of $1.3 million. The funds will come from the Capital Projects account, Community Development Block Grant money, and Measure J money. The current playground equipment has reached the end of its useful life, and the new equipment will be compliant with safety and accessibility standards. (UKEN Report)
2. The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs has been closed for several years, but now the Plaza Theatre Foundation has been founded to revitalize the building. A series of open houses called "Next Act" has been arranged to show off plans and artist renderings for the theatre. Once renovated, the theatre is set to host a variety of events, such as live music and performances, as well as film screenings in honor of its past. (CV Independent)
3. Police arrested eight more transients during a recent sweep targeting hot spots in Palm Springs as part of Operation Relentless Sunday on Apr. 23. Since Feb. 1, 418 individuals experiencing homelessness have been identified, 143 arrests have been made, 17 transients have been reunited with their families, and 28 have received housing in shelters or elsewhere. The goal of the operation is to hold those accountable who are not following the laws and deter them from committing crimes. (Patch News)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Palm Springs is holding the ninth annual Preservation Matters Symposium on Apr. 29-30 to recognize local individuals and organizations for their efforts in preserving historical sites. The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation Board of Directors and Barbara and Ron Marshall will receive awards for their restoration and preservation efforts. (News Channel 3)
• Reforma in Palm Springs will be hosting a Dolly Parton-themed drag brunch on Saturday, Apr. 29. Guests must be 21 or older and must purchase one entree. Learn more and purchase tickets at the link. (Reforma Palm Springs via Facebook)
• The Palm Springs Farmers' Market will be back for another fun-filled weekend on Apr. 29. The event is held outside from October to May and is moved inside for comfort during the warmer months of June to September. This event hosts local farmers, foragers, and other local vendors. (Palm Springs)

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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.