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Good morning Palm Springs! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Michelin-recognized Palm Springs favorite is closing its doors
  • What's at stake in Palm Springs' Bel Air Greens rezoning debate?
  • What a Deepwell Estates apartment sale says about Palm Springs rents

Also on today's calendar: Mobile Blood Drive Locations and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dean G.!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hazy sun and very warm, temps: high: 103, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Palm Springs restaurant Alice B. announces closure (kesq.com) — A beloved Palm Springs restaurant, Alice B., will not reopen this fall after a three-year run, despite recently earning recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken say they'll continue serving the Coachella Valley through Alice B. and Border Grill Catering, including private events and planned Thanksgiving dinners for pickup.
   

2. Planning Commission to weigh golf course-to-housing rezoning, with strings attached ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs' Planning Commission will soon decide whether to rezone the closed Tommy Jacobs Bel Air Greens golf course for low-density housing, the first test of the city's Golf Course Conversion Ordinance. The 35-acre tribal-owned site could support around 70 homes, but staff recommend tying any land-use change to a future detailed development plan that meets strict open-space and buffer requirements.
   

3. Palm Springs Multifamily Trade Comps at $195k per Unit (rentv.com) — A 31‑unit complex in Palm Springs' Deepwell Estates neighborhood just sold for about $5.9 million, or roughly $195,000 per unit, underscoring investor demand for local rentals. With resort-style amenities and proximity to State Route 111, Smoke Tree Shopping Center, and downtown, the renovated property reflects continued confidence in Palm Springs' multifamily market.
   

4. The Hollywood Times Joins Sunset Music as Media Partner for a Powerful Weekend Celebrating Women in Music (hollywoodtimes.net) — Palm Springs will host a November weekend of concerts celebrating women in music, with Satin & Soul at Hotel Zoso on Saturday, Nov. 14, and The Changer & The Changed at Living Out Palm Springs on Sunday, Nov. 15. Proceeds support the Sunset Music & Education Foundation's youth programs across the Coachella Valley, and Cris Williamson will receive a Legacy of Inspiration Award.
   

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📸 Please correct a typo in my photo submitted earlier today . The word "from" should be changed to 'front'. Thank you. No need to publish the floral photo submitted with this correction request. —Dean G. Like

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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