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Tuesday, April 14 | ☀️ 78°/50°
Welcome to Tuesday, and happy Free Cone Day! If you want to celebrate and support a good cause, Ben & Jerry's Palm Springs is the place to be. There’s no fine print, no strings attached, just free ice cream for everyone who stops by the store at 110 South Palm Canyon Dr. This year, just like in years past, you’re encouraged to make a donation to Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue. 100% of donations collected will benefit the organization.
🎶 Setting the mood: "From The Start" by Laufey
Leading Off
A cyclist navigates the intersection of Ramon and Sunrise Monday afternoon.
Subcommittee flags safety concerns with bike map, takes up Ramon overhaul
A Palm Springs cycling and pedestrian advisory panel heard calls Monday for traffic safety improvements along a one-mile stretch of Ramon Road and raised concerns that errors in the city's revised bicycle map could expose the city to legal liability.
Driving the news: Residents from the Warm Sands and Baristo neighborhoods told the Active Transportation Subcommittee that the segment of Ramon Road between Sunrise Way and Indian Canyon Drive has recorded an injury accident rate seven times the citywide average for residential streets between 2023 and mid-2025. Neighbors are pushing for crosswalks, updated medians, lighting, and a CV Link connection along the corridor.
A joint neighborhood committee has identified improvements drawn from a plan the city and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians created more than 12 years ago.
Yes, but: The subcommittee stopped short of taking formal action, instead reaching a general consensus that members would engage with neighborhood organizations and report back at a future meeting.
What else: Members reviewing a draft of the city's revised bicycle map found that Ramon Road is classified as a Class 3 bike route — indicating shared-lane markings — even though no such markings exist on the road. Some routes on the map also direct cyclists onto sidewalks, which the city's municipal code prohibits.
"It leaves the city open to a lawsuit, to be honest," one subcommittee member said.
What's next: The subcommittee asked members to submit revision comments to staff, who recommended the city move to annual map updates. Members also agreed to place downtown bicycle access on the agenda for their next meeting, focusing on Belardo Road and Palm Canyon Drive as potential routes.
Briefly
Alvin Taylor in studio. (File photo)
🥁 Palm Springs to honor drummer Alvin Taylor at Marilyn 100 event
The city will host a tribute concert honoring hall of fame drummer Alvin Taylor on May 29 at the Hilton Palm Springs, as part of the Marilyn 100 Centennial Celebration.
Taylor, a Palm Springs native, has performed and recorded with Little Richard, Elton John, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and others. The evening features an all-star band and vocalists including Tony Patler, Ronnie King and Austin Jay, with special guests Alex Burdon and Oliver C. Brown.
Details: The show begins at 7 p.m. The $150 VIP ticket includes a meet-and-greet with Taylor and a signed copy of his book. Tickets range from $55 to $150 and are on sale at pspride.org. Marilyn 100 is a weekend-long celebration running May 29 through June 1 honoring what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday.
A MESSAGE FROM
THE LIVING DESERT
It felt like summer for a moment, but spring is here — and it's the perfect time to visit The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Step into a larger-than-life world of wings and wonder, wander among towering pollinators and blooming gardens, and explore an immersive maze; now through April 30!
📆 Featured Events
April Leads Lunch
12 p.m. | Ace Hotel
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts this weekly networking lunch at King's Highway. Chamber members attend free — just cover your lunch.
Cinema Diverse BIG Gay Movie: Accidental Friends
4 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
A coming-of-age story about two boys — one gay, one somewhat homophobic — who end up living together. ($10.50)
ONE-PS Monthly Meeting
4 p.m. | Mizell Center
The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs holds its monthly general meeting with neighborhood representatives, City Council members, public safety officers, the City Manager, and Mayor. Open to the public.
Melba Miller's Jazz Oasis
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Songstress Melba Miller and special guests perform in a dedicated listening room featuring themed shows and curated sets from top valley jazz instrumentalists. VIP Lounge opens at 5 p.m. ($20)
Menil and Her Heart
7 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Come to a staged reading of a new play by local Agua Caliente Tribe playwright Isabella Madrigal, part of the National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. ($23)
SoundJourneyPiano — 'Silent' Piano Concern
7:30 p.m. | Ruth Hardy Park
Pianist Brent Alan Huffman performs live while attendees listen through specialized Music2Mind headphones. Bring a blanket or chairs for this outdoor sunset experience. ($23)
📌 Save the Date
National Poetry Month Celebration on Wednesday at Mizell Center
Palm Springs Parks Foundation listening session Friday at Mizell Center
2026 Spring Gala Fundraiser starring Sierra Boggess on Saturday at the Palm Springs Cultural Center
Modern Men presents: Sing Out! from Friday through Sunday at the Plaza Theatre
Palm Springs Speaks: Jennie Garth on April 21 at Plaza Theatre
Dining Out For Life on Thursday, April 23 at multiple area restaurants, bars and coffee shops
Barbra: The Birthday Concert on April 24 at the Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus: Rhinestones & Rainbows from April 24 through 26 the Plaza Theatre
🚠 And Finally …
Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one or more of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community.
Today, meet Dulce! This three-year-old female Terrier mix is sweet as can be, as you can guess by her name!
Staff at the shelter say Dulce is affectionate with familiar people, good with dogs, good in cars, and appears to be house-trained.
If you're interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on all days except for Mondays (open for intake only) and Thursdays (1 p.m. until 7 p.m.). You can always call the shelter at 760-416-5718.
Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter here.
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