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Tuesday, May 5 | ☀️ 72°/55°
Feliz Cinco de Mayo, everyone! In a city that’s always up for a celebration, there is no shortage of places to commemorate the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla. And while you could (and should) head downtown to mark the occasion at one of numerous bars and restaurants here, if you find yourself elsewhere in the valley you could head to a hot spot outside the city limits. Need some ideas? Visit Greater Palm Springs has you covered here.
🎶 Setting the mood: "Uncertain, TX" by Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson (Kendall is loving Kacey’s new album!)
Leading Off
The groundbreaking marks a turning point for the fertility clinic that was destroyed in a May 2025 bombing, with construction targeting an ambitious Dec. 31 completion and a goal of full operations by 2027.
American Reproductive Centers breaks ground on new facility nearly one year after bombing
American Reproductive Centers broke ground Monday on a new fertility clinic and surgical center in Palm Springs, nearly one year after a bombing destroyed the original building at 1199 North Indian Canyon Drive.
Driving the news: Dr. Maher Abdallah, the clinic's founder and medical director, was joined by Mayor Naomi Soto, City Manager Scott Stiles, Fire Chief Alvarado, and city council members for the ceremony at the same site where a May 17, 2025, blast leveled the building and sent debris spanning more than 250 yards.
Abdallah said the builder selected for the project specializes in IVF centers and has constructed more of them than any other contractor on the West Coast, a factor he said should accelerate the timeline.
Why it matters: Abdallah hopes construction will be completed by Dec. 31, with the clinic fully operational by 2027. The new facility will include a first-of-its-kind IVF lab, expanded patient services, and enhanced safety and security infrastructure.
The recovery: Among the most closely watched developments since the bombing was the fate of embryos stored at the clinic. Abdallah confirmed Monday that one embryo that was dividing at the time of the blast was transferred and resulted in a pregnancy, and that the patient is now in the second trimester.
The clinic has thawed 60 frozen embryos from cryo tanks that survived the blast; 40 of those transfers yielded pregnancies, a rate Abdallah described as above average.
What's next: Abdallah said his long-term vision is to position Palm Springs as a regional and national destination for fertility care, attracting patients from throughout California and beyond.
"My goal is for Palm Springs to be known for its fertility side," he said.
Briefly
The Desert Mountain View Business Park is planned on 217 acres of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians trust land west of Tipton Road, south of Interstate 10 and north of Highway 111.
🏗️ Joint meeting on Highway 111 warehouse project postponed
The City of Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have agreed to postpone a June 3 joint meeting on a proposed warehouse development at Highway 111 and Tipton Road, a city spokesperson said Monday. The meeting will be rescheduled for a date later this fall.
City officials said additional time is needed for the developer to address public comments on the Draft Tribal Environmental Impact Statement and to evaluate technical aspects of the project. The proposed Desert Mountain View Business Park would add a 2.85 million-square-foot industrial warehouse complex on 217 acres of Agua Caliente trust land.
Details: Because the project sits on tribal trust land, the Agua Caliente Tribal Council will make the final decision. The Palm Springs City Council previously concluded the project does not conform with the city's General Plan and submitted nonbinding recommendations to the tribe.
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PALM SPRINGS WINDMILL TOURS
Whether you take our self-driving tour or a guided golf cart tour, our expert guides will easily be able to describe the inner workings of wind turbines and how it contributes to our energy grid. From the novice tour participant to engineers - types, everyone will be able to leave the tour with a better understanding of how this renewable energy is an integral part of our energy solution.
📆 Featured Events
Voter Registration
1 p.m. | Mary Pickford is D'Place
The Primary Election is June 2. Register to vote, update your address or name, or change your party affiliation with on-site assistance. (No movie ticket required to participate…but why not catch a movie while you’re there!)
Backgammon Club
3 p.m. | Market Market
Weekly drop-in game for novice and advanced players alike. New players can get a quick lesson and jump right in.
Queer Colon Care Collective
5 p.m. | Virtual
Ongoing Zoom support group for colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Register via the event link to receive Zoom access.
Historic Site Preservation Board
5:30 p.m. | City Hall
The seven-member board identifies, nominates, and recommends potential historic sites and districts to the City Council, while fostering public awareness and appreciation of the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
Tuesday Murder Club: “Signora Volpa”
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Join this free weekly screening for fans of contemporary mystery television. Each week, enjoy a 90-minute episode of the British mystery show “Signora Volpe,” set in Italy. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m., screening starts at 6 p.m.
Aikido
7 p.m. | Palm Springs Pavilion
Learn flexibility, strength, and focus under certified instructor Masuru Yamada. An annual recreation pass is required ($5 residents / $102 non-residents). ($15 for drop-in classes)
📌 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 20Submit an event
🚠 And Finally …
Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community.
Today, meet Diva! She’s almost 10-years-old and really lives up to her name! Staff at the shelter say she has a big personality, and they say she’s friendly and talkative with the right person. She loves to sit by the window, and would work best as the only pet in the the house.
“She’s looking for an experienced, patient adopter who respects her cues,“ staff say. “There’s a lot to her—sweet, independent, and expressive. She just needs someone who gets it.“
If you're interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Take note that they have shifted to their summer hours: the shelter is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekend. The shelter is closed on Mondays. You can always call the shelter at 760-416-5718.
Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter on their website here.
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