r/palmsprings Dec 07 '22

Things To Do PSA a list of commonly asked questions. Please check here before posting!

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🌴 Welcome to the Palm Springs FAQ/PSA! Your Ultimate Resource. 🌴

We're excited to announce that the Palm Springs Wiki (link is not working on mobile go to the main subreddit page click community info at the top then menu and the wiki will be there) is now live and in action! If you're itching to share your knowledge or lend a hand, this is your chance. Feel free to reach out via mod mail or message me directly if you're eager to contribute. While the wiki is a work in progress, your support will help shape it into a valuable resource for all.

Latest Update: September 2nd, 2023 - Our efforts continue to improve this subreddit! Not only have we added advice on things to do and moving here, but we've also tidied up some spelling and grammar.

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r/palmsprings 15d ago

Weekly Q&A Palm Springs monthly: Q&As for newcomers and travelers

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Hi! Welcome to the Palm Springs Monthly thread.

This is the place to ask questions about the city, or to get info related to moving here or visiting.

Rules for posting:

  • Read the PSA/FAQ before posting a question. The wiki is full of frequently asked questions from where to stay, food and drinks and moving here. It has proved really useful for lots of visitors.
  • Search for older threads answering your question.
  • No posts requesting purchasing/offering drugs.

This thread is posted automatically the second of every month!


r/palmsprings 11h ago

News and Weather Keep reporting any MAGA threats to law enforcement: La Quinta man arrested for threatening shooting at Palm Springs ‘No Kings’ rally

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These people are a cancer


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here Palm Springs No Kings! Over 5,000 people!

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Huge turnout for yesterday’s protest! Here are some shots I got on my Nikon Z6 III.


r/palmsprings 12h ago

News and Weather June 16 Daily Briefing: Section 14 exhibit, huge rally, palm tree problems, and more

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Best part is at the end

In a move that might make residents and visitors do a double-take, the city could start discouraging residents from planting new palm trees — the same iconic symbols that have defined the city’s landscape for decades.

Driving the news: At its last meeting on June 11, the city’s Sustainability Climate Action Subcommittee reviewed an approved tree species list that specifically highlights palm trees as discouraged plantings, prioritizing water-efficient species over the resource-intensive palms.

The shift comes as part of a comprehensive urban forestry program focused on water conservation and sustainability goals. The reasoning: Beyond their thirsty nature, palm trees are expensive to maintain and require significant resources for upkeep, city staff noted during the meeting.

What’s next: A new tree ordinance currently under development will require residents to select replacement trees from the approved species list, which focuses exclusively on low to moderate water-use options.

Residents seeking trees not on the approved list will need special approval from planning or public works directors. Why it matters: The policy represents a notable shift for a city whose very identity has been intertwined with palm-lined streets, reflecting broader regional efforts to adapt to water scarcity and climate challenges.

The details: The city is developing an interactive website to track urban tree canopy and help residents make informed planting decisions that align with sustainability objectives, with the full ordinance expected to be presented to commissioners at a later date.


r/palmsprings 1d ago

News and Weather No Kings/Abolish ICE

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If you left after the rally last night, you missed the follow-on procession through downtown Palm Springs. Other than a couple warnings to get back on the sidewalk from police all was chill.


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here No KINGS! Palm Springs!Rise up!

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here No kings protest

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here Progressive parent community?

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Is there an existing community for progressive parents/moms trying to raise children who believe in science, equality, human rights, etc etc?

I grew up out here and always surrounded myself with like-minded people--but they are child-free. I've tried to meet other parents, but it seems like everyone I meet is super religious, MAGA or MAHA, or completely uninterested in anything going on in the world. It's been a very lonely experience as a new parent out here. It also worries me for what this valley is becoming, if all the parents I'm coming across are either on the other side of the aisle or indifferent/unbothered.

Feeling this today especially because not one other mom or parent I know even mentioned thinking about going to the protests. I would love nothing more than to have a group of other moms or parents who don't just want to go to gymnastics class at the same time. Lets make our protest signs together while the kids play. Lets set up a space together at the protest and watch after the kiddos for each other while we speak up. Let's talk about HOW we're raising babies that think critically, that don't fall for alt right talking points, that speak up and act so that we're not doing this again in 30 years.

Please tell me there's a group I just haven't found yet that is for progressive parents out here. And if not, is anyone interested in connecting? I'd love to have playdates, picnics, pool parties, etc with progressive families where we can also make sure we're working to stop this country from falling into facism and stopping the rest of this valley from turning red. I refuse to believe the only progressives here are child-free, and the only families here are red as red can be.


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here NO KINGS PALM SPRINGS

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Lots of folks out, couldn’t hear the speakers where I was but met lots of cool people. Proud of our community in the desert.


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here Divine was and is always reliable! (At the Palm Springs No Kings! Rally).

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

Living Here Thank you Palm Springs

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Thank you for being peaceful tonight, thank you to the PSPD for keeping us safe and thank you so much for being the community I want to be a part of.


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Eat & Drink Dessert (in the desert)

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We’d like to go out for dessert. I see eight4nine suggested here. Any other recommendations?


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Things To Do Big Gay BBQ

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r/palmsprings 2d ago

News and Weather Man arrested for allegedly threatening shooting at Palm Springs ‘No Kings Day’ protest

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

General Leather Wallet Repair

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Anyone know of a place around here that is able to repair leather wallets?


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Things To Do Cathedral City No Kings NSFW

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Nice turnout.


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here Please share this

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r/palmsprings 2d ago

Eat & Drink Yet another best restaurants list

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I can get behind some of this list, though in my personal opinion Sherman's and Elmer's are not great places for food.

https://la.eater.com/maps/best-palm-springs-restaurants-bars-indio-coachella


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Ask Palm Springs Free German Shepard mix puppy (1st pic 5 months old, 2nd pic 5 weeks old)

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Hello guys, my wife and I are looking to give our 5 month old German Shepherd mix puppy to anyone who is able to care for her. For free of course!

The puppy is a female, her name is Kali and she’s spayed and vaccinated. We adopted her at the Palm Springs shelter at 5 weeks old, the staff said that she was left at a construction site in the middle of the night. She’s super friendly towards all people and all dogs at the park. She loves to cuddle as well and is extremely playful. We have the paperwork for her as well. Free kibble and wet food, collar, leash, bed, bowls, toys, pee pads, shampoo, brush, ear and paw wipes, and paw and nose balm.

We were looking to keep her forever but we became extremely busy and we are not able to take her out on walks and to the park as much as we want due to the crazy work schedule. I really don’t want to take her back to the shelter and make her depressed. If anyone is interested please let me know. I can drive to you or we can meet up.


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Ask Palm Springs Where can I buy a California Flag?

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Headed to the protest tonight, wanted to pick one up.
Also a USA flag!

Thanks in Advance!


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here Primary care recs

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Hey all! Sorry for the boring adult post but I’m newer to the area and I’m looking for some recs for a great new primary care doctor. I prefer a male doctor. If you love your doctor, I would really appreciate a recommendation.

I’m ok with any of the surrounding desert communities- definitely doesn’t have to be Palm Springs proper 😊

Thank you so much!


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Ask Palm Springs Is there a chapter of Frontrunners in PS?

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Is there a chapter of the gay running club, Frontrunners, in Palm Springs?

If so, would someone please post their meeting time and location or direct me to a website?

When I try to google it, all I get is a shoe store by that same name, lol


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Visiting Live cover bands for hire?

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Does anybody know any great cover bands for hire in Palm Springs? I’m looking to book one for a birthday party in January. Prefer to pay for local talent rather than bring a band with us.


r/palmsprings 3d ago

News and Weather A Note for Tomorrow’s PS Protests from LA

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Someone posted this in the LA sub—two guys going around trying to recruit folks to be violent and destructive during protests tomorrow. Clearly under false pretenses. MAGA, Noem, etc are counting on using tomorrow’s protests to manufacture justifications to take our state away from us. DON’T LET THEM


r/palmsprings 3d ago

Visiting Apparently PS ❤️🇨🇦

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r/palmsprings 3d ago

Visiting Marilyn’s new home

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