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Good day Palm Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Palm Springs officers helped net 74 arrests in one night
- Why a troubled comedian chose Palm Springs for his latest rehab stay
- Why Guillermo del Toro is heading to Palm Springs this January
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas! and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 72 Arrested In Targeted Operation In Hemet, San Jacinto (patch.com) — Palm Springs police officers were among 80 law enforcement personnel involved in a major multi-agency sweep that led to 74 arrests in Hemet and San Jacinto. The operation targeted parolees, probationers, and traffic offenders, seizing multiple illegal drugs, firearms, and a stolen motorcycle. Local readers should know Palm Springs resources are actively supporting wider regional crime crackdowns. 
2. Andy Dick checks into rehab after apparent drug overdose (usatoday.com) — A well-known comedian has checked into a rehab facility in Palm Springs, bringing national attention to a local treatment center. The story details his recent apparent overdose, past struggles with addiction, and broader overdose statistics, while also sharing national hotline resources for anyone seeking help.
3. Guillermo del Toro Set to Receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award from Variety at Palm Springs International Film Festival 2026 (variety.com) — Palm Springs will host Guillermo del Toro this January as he receives Variety’s Creative Impact in Directing Award during the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The honor, tied to his acclaimed new film “Frankenstein,” will be presented at a Jan. 4 brunch. Festival passes and tickets for the Jan. 2–12 event are already on sale for locals and visitors.
4. A one-year farm bill and a lot of unknowns for ag and sugar (agweek.com) — Palm Springs is set to host the American Sugarbeet Growers Association’s 50th-anniversary annual meeting in January 2026, drawing growers from across the country to the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells. The broader piece explains recent federal farm bill extensions, court decisions, and trade issues shaping the sugar and agriculture sectors.
5. CA Airport To Let Visitors Say Goodbye At The Gate (patch.com) — If you’re flying through Palm Springs International Airport, note that it’s among a small group of California airports now offering gate-access guest passes, a trend Oakland is newly joining. These programs let non-ticketed visitors clear security to shop, dine, or say goodbye at the gate. The story explains how Oakland’s pass works, hinting what similar programs offer Palm Springs travelers.
📸 Around Palm Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Springs
★ Featured events ★
- Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas!
The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 CA-111, Palm Desert
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- ATP Craft Sale (on campus)
Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264
8:30 am - CVC Winter Program
Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264 - A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at The Saguaro
The Saguaro Palm Springs , 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
7:00 pm - Bells, Brass, & Sass - Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular
Plaza Theatre , 128 S Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
2:00 pm - Tata Simonyan Second Night
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage , 32-250 Bob Hope Dr , Rancho Mirage
5:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage , 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr , Rancho Mirage
6:15 pm - HOLIDAY HOOTENANNEY! with Desert Hot Things
The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Basketball Open Court Youth to 17yrs
Demuth Community Center , 3601 E Mesquite Ave , Palm Springs
3:00 pm - Holiday Ice
Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
6:30 pm - TK/K & Nuntasiri - Winter Concert
Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
8:00 am - 2nd / McQuown - Winter Concert
Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
8:45 am - Chenza 12/18
The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Holidays everyone.
Finally done with trees etc. A lot of work but we do it for ourselves even if family is far away. Peace to all. (Nextdoor Palm Springs Oasis) - I posted yesterday about my missing cat… I just went in the garage and there was waiting to come back into the house.
A friend and I had both checked the garage a few times yesterday and couldn’t find him, so I don’t know if he got back in the garage when I put the… (Nextdoor West Gate)
- Frasco, Inc. posted a job opening for Surveillance Investigator in Palm Springs. Apply here.
- The Line posted a job opening for Restaurant Food Runner in Palm Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Springs here.
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