Palm Springs, CA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Palm Springs, CA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Voter registration event today; Palm Springs basketball games. Also: Palm Springs Fire Chief announces retirement after 35 years of service; Man dies after crash near Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; investigation ongoing. Weather: Mostly fair Saturday with highs around 82°F and light winds.
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Headlines
- Palm Springs hosts voter registration and ballot drop-off event today ahead of November 3 election.KESQ ·
News & local government
- Palm Springs Fire Chief announces retirement after 35 years of service.Patch ·
- Joshua Tree National Park among hardest hit by federal park funding cuts.NBC Palm Springs ·
- Three seats up for grabs on Palm Springs City Council.The Desert Sun ·
Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- Caltrans begins $4.2 million emergency repairs on Highway 111 in Riverside County after Tropical Storm Rachel.Patch ·
- Ten freeway rest areas in Riverside County remain closed during $38.2 million project by Caltrans.Patch ·
Events & going out
- Taste Japan cooking demonstration at Wabi Sabi Japan Living happening today.Palm Springs Life ·
- Modernism Week brings retro bingo, drag performances and cocktails to Palm Springs.NBC Palm Springs ·
- Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass perform in Rancho Mirage.Palm Springs Life ·
Sports
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