Leading off: Big plans for major milestone

Palm Springs knows how to party, and the city is planning a big one for a major milestone in April.

Driving the news: Officials announced Friday the city’s 85th anniversary will be marked on Saturday, April 8, with a classic car parade, a car show, activities for kids, a canine celebrity costume contest, and an Elton John tribute concert.

• The car show will be unique in that it will feature models from each year since the city was first incorporated. Attendees will be encouraged to pose for pictures beside the car from their birth year.

What they’re saying: “No other city that I know of has ever had 85 cars representing 85 years all in one place,” said Keith McCormick, a longtime resident and founder of Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions who is organizing the vehicle display.

Zoom in: Events kick off at 11:30 a.m. with the parade, titled “Cruising Through The Years,” which will start at the Palm Springs Convention Center and run down Amado Road, finishing at the “Forever Marilyn” statue near Downtown Park. An opening ceremony with remarks from current elected officials will follow.

Details: The city has launched a website with complete information. Visit the website here.

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In other news

🧑‍⚖️ A 65-year-old man accused in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Palm Springs must stand trial on the murder charge, a judge ruled last week.

🏗️ City leaders gave approval to a zoning change last week that will help clear the way for a planned mixed use housing and retail project along North Palm Canyon Drive.

✈️ SF GATE takes you inside the secret Palm Springs bar that looks like an airplane.

Today's events

Human Rights Commission: Regular meeting
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs City Hall / Zoom
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Read the agenda here. 

Mizell Center programs
Today and every weekday | Mizell Center
The Mizell Center offers multiple no-cost or low-cost programs every weekday. Check the center's schedule to find out what’s happening this week.

The Joey English Show
Online and On Air 
Joey talks healthcare and also welcomes restaurateur Todd Flood.

Looking ahead

Rock The Park: Music of Bon Jovi
Wednesday | 7 p.m. | Downtown Park
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce's tribute band series, which was rescheduled to this date, will feature a performance by "Wanted," playing the music of Bon Jovi. (Free admission)

Desert Open Studios 2023
Saturday and Sunday | Varying locations
Desert Open Studios is offering free, self-guided art tours that span the Coachella Valley, and uniting 150 artists, both this weekend and next. The studios are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. (Free)

Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival 2023
Saturday and Sunday | Museum Way, across from the Palm Springs Art Museum
Professional artists from across Southern California, and students from all school districts in the Coachella Valley, will compete for cash prizes and student honor awards. (Free)

Alohana: A Palm Springs celebration of tiki culture
Sunday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
"Alohana" returns for it's spring celebration of tiki culture with live music, hula dance, a marketplace, food and cocktails. ($5 admission) 

And finally...

Palm Springs High School football coach Dan Murphy, who told us in October he would step down after this season, has officially retired. 

Driving the news: School officials on Friday announced Murphy was leaving after compiling a 76-42 record and earning three league titles, including a share of one this season.

Up next: While there is no word on Murphy's replacement, the coach said he will be relocating to Arkansas, where he has family. He had worked there after graduation from Boise State University.

• Murphy, a 1983 graduate of PSHS, attended college on a football scholarship.

⏰ Kendall's dog has no concept of time and insists on waking her up for a walk a wee bit earlier than planned.

🎤 Mark continued his month of seeing amazing artists by attending the Bonnie Raitt show Friday evening.

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