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Monday, May 4 | ☀️ 77°/57°
Welcome to Monday, and May the 4th be with you! If you weren’t aware, that’s a take on “May The Force be With You,” the iconic phrase from Star Wars that serves as a Jedi blessing. In honor of the day, and the film, tonight the Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing it back to the Historic Camelot Theatre — the very same screen where Palm Springs audiences first saw it nearly five decades ago. As a special treat, John Stark, who attended the original 1977 test screening seated directly behind George Lucas, will share his firsthand story live on stage before the 6 p.m. showing.
🎶 Setting the mood: "Main Title" from “Star Wars: A New Hope” by John Williams
Leading Off
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What to watch for at City Hall this week
Palm Springs city boards will hold three meetings this week, covering sustainability, historic preservation and library operations.
Driving the news: The Sustainability Commission's Standing Subcommittee on Waste Reduction opens the week Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Development Services Conference Room at City Hall, where members will continue discussions on the subcommittee's draft strategy and goals, the foodware ordinance and foodware enforcement.
Senior Program Coordinator Benito Villa will update the group on community cleanups, and the subcommittee will discuss ongoing communication with Parks & Recreation.
Also Tuesday: The Historic Site Preservation Board convenes at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room for its sole public hearing item — an application by Robert Weinstein seeking Class 1 historic site designation for Temple Isaiah at 332 West Alejo Rd.
If the board recommends approval, the designation would advance to the City Council for final action.
Wednesday: The Library Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, where trustees will discuss the overall strategy and procedure for the library's trust funds.
Vice Chair David Norgard requested the discussion after raising concerns at the April meeting about the depletion of those funds and the absence of any formal long-term policy on the matter. Trustees will also receive an update on the library renovation.
All three meetings are open to the public and will be held at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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🚌 SunLine Transit implements May service changes
SunLine Transit Agency rolled out scheduled service changes Sunday, adjusting its fixed-route network to balance service across routes.
The most notable change affects Cathedral City: Route 2 no longer stops at B Street and Buddy Rogers, with its new end-of-line location at Palm Canyon at Allen. Route 1WV still serves B Street but no longer lays over there. Routes 5 and 14 received timing adjustments, and Route 6 now runs later in the evening with one additional trip in each direction.
Details: SunLine implements service updates three times per year to reflect ridership trends, seasonal demand, and community feedback. Details on the May 2026 service changes are available at SunLine.org.
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DAP HEALTH
When construction is complete in the first quarter of 2027, our upgraded and expanded Sunrise campus will transform access to care for new and existing patients. In addition to the building of a new pharmacy, the project includes a new OB-GYN clinic dedicated to women’s health.
📆 Featured Events
HangingOUT! – Men's Monday Coffee
4:30 p.m. | The Social Cafe & Lounge
Drop-in coffee, chat, and snacks — no RSVP needed. Arrive by 4:45 p.m. if you'd like to join the group for dinner afterward.
Mon Petit Salon
5 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
An evening of live music from Mon Petit Mojave, an award-winning act from the high desert. ($22)
Monday Night Dance Party with Leanna and Miguel
5 p.m. | V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar
A weekly local favorite featuring jazz, Latin, pop, disco, and covers. ($5)
PrimeTimers of the Desert
5 p.m. | Gene Autry Trail at Visto Chino Entrance
Monthly gathering of the Palm Springs chapter of PrimeTimers, a gay men's social organization with 1,400 members.
May the Fourth: “Star Wars” on the big screen
6 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
See the film that started it all, this time on the big screen! May the Fourth be with you…
Cabaret Riot Finale
7 p.m. | Revolution Stage Company
The finalists from the four previous Monday nights will compete tonight at the finale. The audience and celebrity judges will determine the winner, who will receive their own cabaret show at the Revolution! ($25)
📌 Save the Date
Rock the Park: Listen to the Music (The Doobie Brothers Experience) on Wednesday at Downtown Park
Friends of the Palm Springs Library sidewalk book sale on Friday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church starting at 9 a.m.
PSPsychedelic Society Presents Joe Tafur on Saturday at Mizell Center ($15)
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on May 14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center ($95)
Agave Paradiso Cocktail Party benefitting Palm Springs Animal Shelter on May 16 ($25-$250)
Ride of Silence at Ruth Hardy Park at 6:30 p.m. on May 20
🚠 And Finally …
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Palm Springs police are sounding the alarm on a rise in e-bike thefts — and the window to stop one may be shorter than the time it takes to lock up.
Driving the news: The Palm Springs Police Department says e-bike thefts have increased noticeably, with many bikes disappearing in seconds. Thieves aren't just taking whole bikes — they're also targeting quick-release components and unlocked batteries.
Common targets include carports, patios, unlocked garages, and bikes left out overnight, even in residential areas.
Why it matters: Stolen e-bikes move quickly to online resale markets, making early reporting critical to recovery.
What to do: If your e-bike is stolen, report it immediately to 760-327-1441 and have the serial number ready. The sooner police receive the information, the better the chances of locating the bike before it disappears into the resale market.
Prevention tips: Don't leave bikes outside overnight, secure batteries and quick-release components separately, and trust your instincts if something feels off.
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