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Laura Whitaker
Community reporter · Schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, people
Community reporter covering schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and the people of Palm Springs.
Stories by Laura
No Kings trades protest signs for ballots with five Vote Early events across the valley Saturday
Five gatherings run Saturday morning in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio, all starting at 9 a.m. except at Palm Springs City Hall, where listings differ on a 9 or 10 a.m. start and agree the event ends at noon.
Oct. 17
Forever Marilyn settles into Downtown Park after years of controversy
The 26-foot sculpture moved about 75 feet into its permanent home in February 2025 under a 25-year placement agreement. The fight over it defined an era.
Sept. 10