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🌱 Patch AM: How a quick flight near Palm Springs sparked global climate outrage

Coming up on the Palm Springs Patch calendar: Perez Art Walk

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick flight near Palm Springs sparked global climate outrage

Also on today's calendar: Perez Art Walk and 4 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, BARBARA S.!

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Social media users slam Kim Kardashian after details of private jet trip come to light: 'I wish people would stop supporting this family' (thecooldown.com) — Palm Springs pops up in a viral Reddit debate after users tracked a short private jet flight linked to Kim Kardashian near the city and compared it to a simple LA–Palm Springs drive. Commenters blasted the environmental impact of such short celebrity flights, highlighting fuel use, emissions, and what they see as wasteful behavior by the ultra-wealthy.
   

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📸 Blaze Pizza parking lot on 111. —BARBARA S. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Springs

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 26
  • Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
    Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
    7:00 am
    • Saturday December 27
  • Yoga session with DW
    35871 Date Palm Dr , Cathedral City
    10:00 am
  • Espresso Me
    Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
    11:00 am
  • Gennine Jackson 12/27
    The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
    6:00 pm
  • Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
    Pappy & Harriet's , 53688 Pioneertown Rd , Pioneertown
    9:30 pm
    • Sunday December 28
  • Pinot's Poppin' Peonies
    Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
    10:00 am
  • A Beautiful Noise
    McCallum Theatre , 73000 Fred Waring Dr , Palm Desert
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Streetbar bartender reflects on how the Palm Springs bar community became essential to his recovery after a stroke, offering support, friendship, and holiday cheer.
    His story shows why Streetbar feels like family for so many. https://gaydesertguide.com/palm-springs-bartender-celebrates-recovery-through-streetbar… (Nextdoor Canyon Corridor)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.98161907920025 earthquake reported
    Dec 24 at 12:03 PM PST: 2.98161907920025 magnitude earthquake occurred near Cabazon, CA. 26 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Remington posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Room Attendant) in Palm Springs. Apply here.
  • Hyatt posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Room Attendant (Full Time) $20.50 in Palm Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cathedral City

  • Tracking traffic and weather during holiday travel (kesq.com)
  • Reports: Federal immigration agents operating in IE cities (heysocal.com)
  • Angry Male Karen Harasses Kid on E-Bike After ‘Almost' Being Hit on California Sidewalk: 'If You Wanna Be Late for School, Be Late' (thenerdstash.com)

Rancho Mirage

  • Expect Great Zin At Rancho Mirage Wine, Food Fest (nowandzin.com)
  • Suspect accused of Coachella Valley hospital thefts no-shows court (desertsun.com)
  • Today in History: massive earthquake triggers Asian Tsunami (waheagle.com)

Ok Palm Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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