🌱 Water Conservation Month + Law Firm Supports Wrongful Death Claims

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 67 Low: 44.
• Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, but cool. High: 69 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Palm Springs today:

1. Around the corner in Palm Desert, the city council declared April as Water Conversation Month. They also announced their participation in the Wyland Foundation's National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation which serves as a friendly competition between cities nationwide to see who can conserve more water and other natural resources. Mayors from various cities are encouraging community members to sign up by making online pledges. (KESQ)
2. The Baum Law Firm officially announces its support for helping clients experiencing wrongful death claims. The leading accident attorney law firm in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and surrounding nearby cities has an unparalleled record of success in handling wrongful death claims and are dedicated to providing helpful and effective legal representation to families experiencing the loss of a loved one due to the reckless actions of others. (EIN News Wire)
3. On Saturday, Apr. 1, authorities shared that two people were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in nearby Palm Desert. Due to the reports, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department conducted a DUI checkpoint at Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue in the evening on Friday and ended up screening a total of 890 vehicles. (Vigour Times)

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Today and tomorrow in Palm Springs:

Monday, April 3

• American Documentary And Animation Film Festival At Camelot Theatres (11:00 AM)

Tuesday, April 4

• Broadway's "Come From Away" At the McCallum Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you planning a trip to fly out of the Palm Springs International Airport soon? The airport offers a variety of ground transportation options all conveniently located across from the terminal building. Some of the options include everything from major rental car companies to taxicabs, limousines, and Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. (Palm Springs International Airport)
• On Monday, Apr. 3, the Palm Springs Police Department will be serving ice cream cones all day long at Ben & Jerry's in honor of annual Free Cone Day. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and all proceeds from the Palm Springs location will benefit the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue Unit. (Palm Springs Police Department)
• The Palm Springs Unified School District celebrated PSUSD Foundation Director Ellen Goodman on receiving the Palm Springs Woman's Club Pearl McManus Community Service Award. The award was presented at a fundraiser event this past weekend where Board of Education members and Foundation members alike gathered to share in the celebration. (Palm Springs Unified School District)

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Featured events:

• Spring Music Series at The River. Benefiting teens and adults with Autism and other disabilities (April 8)
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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.