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The death certificate of legendary costume designer Bob Mackie reveals he suffered a fatal subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma after a fall on September 11, contradicting initial reports that listed pneumonia as the sole cause of death.
A 1954 Palm Springs home featuring bold pink doors and murals by late artist Shawn Savage is listed for $2.295 million ahead of Modernism Week. The couple, who bought it for $1.925 million in 2024, describe it as a 'happy house' and may include the curated furniture.
A former private chef to Kylie Jenner filed a Los Angeles Superior Court suit claiming months of grueling, high‑risk‑pregnancy work—including New Year’s Eve lifting tasks and a Palm Springs birthday party for Jenner’s child—contributed to a miscarriage. The complaint alleges pregnancy discrimination, harassment, failure to provide accommodations, wage violations, and misclassification as an independent contractor, with the chef seeking damages; the filing comes as Jenner faces multiple lawsuits in a short period.
Warhammer announces three Warhammer Open events: Kraków (Sept 11–13, 2026) featuring tournaments in Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and Kill Team, plus painting classes and event-exclusive miniatures; Atlanta (Nov 20–23, 2026) as the final official qualifier before the World Championships plus the Grand Narrative at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta; Palm Springs (Jan 15–17, 2027) as the first Open of 2027 with painting classes and Hobby Challenge. Tickets go on sale at 7pm UK time on 12 June; Edmonton still hosting tournaments; this brings 2026 Opens to nine.
More than 1,000 fans dressed as Marilyn Monroe gathered in Palm Springs to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday, setting a world record for the largest Monroe lookalike gathering near the town’s Monroe statue and local venues.
More than 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans (1,037) gathered beneath her statue in Palm Springs to dress as the icon for her 100th birthday, setting a Guinness World Record and underscoring the city’s deep connection to her Hollywood legacy.
Diane Keaton, beloved actress known for films like 'Annie Hall,' passed away at 79 due to pneumonia, with her family suggesting natural causes, though she suffered from a rare form of dementia. She spent her final months at the exclusive Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs, a serene and nostalgic retreat fitting for her free-spirited life. Keaton's legacy as a classy and maverick star remains enduring.
Palm Springs initially faced opposition to wind turbines but has now embraced them as a vital part of its identity and renewable energy efforts.
A man accused of aiding in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in federal custody, with authorities linking him to the bombing and a related explosion, and revealing online radical ideologies and a connection to the suspect who detonated the bomb.
The FBI arrested Daniel Park at JFK Airport in connection with the May car bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, which injured four and resulted in the death of the bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus. Park allegedly sent bomb ingredients to Bartkus, who carried out the attack, motivated by anti-natalist beliefs. The investigation revealed online discussions and experiments related to the bombing, and Park was detained after traveling to Europe.
Law enforcement is expected to announce the arrest of a suspect linked to the Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion, with the primary suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus, found dead at the scene; the suspect will appear in Brooklyn federal court before being transferred to California.
A police officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, injuring ten people, including himself. The officer reportedly lost control while attempting a wheelie, causing the motorcycle to slide into the crowd. All injuries were non-life-threatening, and emergency responders at the parade assisted the injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A motorcycle officer lost control and crashed into a crowd during the Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs, injuring ten people, including the officer. The incident occurred on Palm Canyon Drive, and all injuries are non-life-threatening. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause, with reports suggesting the officer was performing a wheelie. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills expressed regret and promised an administrative investigation. Witnesses noted a lack of crowd control and barriers at the event.
The Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed by the city 60 years ago to make way for commercial development. The settlement, which benefits around 1,200 people, includes cash payments, a commitment to establish a cultural healing center, and a public monument. Additionally, the city will invest $21 million in housing and economic development programs to address past discrimination. This decision follows a long campaign by former residents and their descendants for justice and acknowledgment of the racial trauma they endured.
The Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed during urban renewal projects in the 1950s and 1960s. The settlement compensates former Section 14 residents for lost property and includes initiatives to address economic disparities. The city will also create a day of remembrance and a monument for Section 14 residents. This decision follows years of discussions on reparations and aims to provide restorative justice for the affected families.