Palm Springs, CA news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In Palm Springs, CA on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Native American Learning Day Nov 7, Blue Zones Party. Also: Palm Springs Festival Theaters screens LGBTQ+ film La Bola Negra; Boys Varsity Basketball: Palm Springs plays Rancho Mirage January 21, 2027. Weather: Mostly fair today with highs near 77°F, light winds and minimal rain.

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Blue Zones Week Block Party brings music, dancing and giveaways Thursday in Palm Springs.Patch · Oct 21, 9:30 AM
Palm Springs hosts Native American Learning Day and market November 7.Patch · Oct 21, 4:58 PM
Palm Springs Festival Theaters screens LGBTQ+ film La Bola Negra.Hollywood Times · Oct 21, 3:40 PM

News & local government

California power bills rising; utilities offer cost-cutting tips for residents.AOL.com · Oct 21, 9:15 AM

Traffic & transport

Caltrans completes emergency repairs on Highway 74 in Riverside County after Rosa Fire.Patch · Oct 21, 10:20 AM

Shopping & deals

More than 90,000 Riverside County children awarded college scholarships through CalKIDS.NBC Palm Springs · Oct 20, 6:10 PM

Jobs

California launched AI tool to match job seekers with state positions.NBC Palm Springs · Oct 20, 3:00 PM

Schools & kids

CSUSB Palm Desert awarded over $170,000 in scholarships for 2026-27 academic year.Patch · Oct 20, 10:36 AM

Health & care

Free health services including vision exams available October 24 in Mecca.Patch · Oct 20, 1:35 PM

Sports

Boys Varsity Basketball: Palm Springs plays Rancho Mirage January 21, 2027.NFHS Network · Oct 21, 10:31 AM

Nature & environment

Long-range forecast hints at California's Thanksgiving weather patterns.The Desert Sun · Oct 21, 2:41 PM

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