March 25 Daily Briefing: Suspected homicide Sunday evening, ONE-PS picnic a success, and more

Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to the 30 new subscribers who found out about The Post (and this Daily Briefing newsletter) during the ONE-PS picnic on Saturday and signed up via the link from our QR code or by writing down your email (we hope we guessed your addresses correctly!). It was so wonderful to meet new friends and see so many familiar faces who stopped by our table.

🎶 Setting the mood: “The Only Living Boy in New York” by Simon & Garfunkel

LEADING OFF

🚨 Homicide reported in Palm Springs neighborhood

The Palm Springs Police Department is actively investigating a suspected homicide that occurred late Sunday night in a residential area near East Twin Palms Drive and South Calle Palo Fierro, according to a TV news report.

• Police sent an alert to the community Sunday at 10:15 p.m. saying a helicopter was being used to search for a wanted person in the 1800 block of South Palm Canyon Drive. That alert is believed to be related to the search for a suspect in the homicide.
  
  
• The department has not disclosed the identity of the victim and any details regarding potential suspects. And while it also has not said whether any suspect was detained, an ongoing threat does not appear to exist. 
  
  
• Looking back: If the homicide is confirmed, it would be the first in the city this year and the first since 2022, when five homicides were reported.

📚 11th Annual Family Fun Fest is this Wednesday

The Palm Springs Public Library is gearing up to host its 11th annual Family Fun Fest this Wednesday at Palm Springs Stadium, offering a morning filled with educational resources, free books for children, and a variety of fun activities.

• The event, running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., is free to the public and will feature crafts, games, and activities. Attendees can win prizes by visiting booths and completing entry cards, with organizations like the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and SunLine Transit participating.
  
  
• Health and community services will also be available, including free flu, COVID, or mpox vaccines for those who qualify, and the LifeStream Bloodmobile will be on-site for blood donations. Additionally, the public can provide input on the library’s upcoming renovation.
  
  
• Details: Coinciding with the Palm Springs Unified School District’s Spring Break, the Family Fun Fest aims to bring local organizations and families together for a fun-filled day. For more details, visit www.pslibrary.org.

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IN OTHER NEWS

🤝  Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein was one of the first to greet First Lady Dr. Jill Biden when her plane touched down in Palm Springs. Biden was in town for a fundraiser. [KESQ]

🏠  The Aluminaire House display at the Palm Springs Art Museum, complete with the house itself, officially opened on Saturday. [Wallpaper]

🚓  Remember the events of Spring Break 1986? Many Palm Springs residents who were here at the time will never forget them. Take a walk down a wild memory lane, complete with video. [The Desert Sun]

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TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

American Documentary and Animation Film Festival
All day | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Featuring over films from around the world, enjoy screenings of documentaries covering local, national, and international issues. 

Mimosas, Martinis & Music
2 p.m. | Cascade Lounge
Sit back and enjoy the start of the week with cocktails and music at the Cascade Lounge inside Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. Hosted by MOD 107.3.

Mon Petit Salon
5 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Experience world music with a French accent at Mon Petit Salon, hosted by violin virtuoso Jeremie Levi Samson. ($10)

Parks and Recreation Commission
5:30 p.m. | City Hall
At this month’s meeting, commissioners will discuss preliminary designs for the new Demuth Park pickleball courts among other items on the agenda.

Monday Men’s Coffee
6 p.m. | Gre Coffeehouse
This event is back in session following a holiday break. Come have coffee and chat with other men about issues that are on your mind. No RSVP required — just drop in!

Full Moon Drum Circle
7 p.m. | Ace Hotel
Celebrate the full moon at the monthly Full Moon Drum Circle and Celebration. It’s a free event but donations for the Drum Fund are appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE

• AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman on Wednesday at the Mizell Center.
  
  
• The White Party this weekend in multiple locations.
  
  
• Broadway and Beyond: Interview With Kevin Chamberlain on Friday at the Mizell Center.
  
  
• Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on Saturday at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
  
  
• Palm Springs Fire Foundation Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Ruth Hardy Park.
  
  
• Trans Pride 2024 on Saturday at Frances Stevens Park.
  
  
• Police & Fire Luncheon Appreciation on April 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
  
  
• Rock the Park: Tribute to Garth Brooks on April 3 at the Downtown Park.
  
  
• Faux Fur Ball on April 6 at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

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AND FINALLY …

We wanted to send out a big congratulations and thank you to the organizers of Saturday’s ONE-PS Picnic and Community Expo. The event just keeps getting bigger and better!

Driving the news: Hundreds of Palm Springs neighbors descended on Ruth Hardy Park for the 15th annual event. They were able to explore 64 booths and learn more about not only some of the neighborhoods in our city but also local businesses.

• In addition to the booths, picnic goers were treated to an entertaining pooch parade and costume contest, games and crafts from the city’s Parks & Recreation Department, tethered balloon rides, and a free picnic lunch.

Why it matters: Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS) brings together delegates from each recognized neighborhood in the city, including one voting member and one alternate. They meet monthly to address and discuss community issues. 

• The goal of the organization is to enhance communication, processes, and results, as well as to promote the creation of new initiatives or services via direct partnership with City Hall.

Details: Want to see if your neighborhood is represented or participate in ONE-PS? Learn all about the organization at its website here.