Record-breaking turnout for Tahquitz river Estates - 2019 Modernism Week Home Tour! Hundreds and hundreds of tour-goers explored seventy years of modern architectural bliss through the 7 homes and Church of Christ, Scientist

Incredible turnout for the 2018 TRENO Annual Meeting and Social Get-Together! With a 56% increased attendance from 2017, The Tahquitz River Estates showed it’s neighborhood spirit. The spectacular, newly renovated Villa Royale Hotel hosted the vibrant event and and treated it’s fellow neighbors with mouth-watering appetizers and signature cocktails.

Many Tahquitz River Estates neighbors “mark” the New Year with long-time resident “Marc” Hampton. Marc is an Imperialist. He hosts a car show and BBQ in January. Marc drives the event, and fellow Southern California Imperial Owners help with roll out. Think of the event a “concours d’casual” – right here in our neighborhood. 

My partner Rob and I purchased our 1958 mid-century modernhome on E San Lucas in December 2009. We immediately embarked on stripping away design “elements” that were not original to the house (mirrors, shiny marble tile etc.). In addition we restored things that had been removed (the wooden beam ores had been sawed off; original breeze block etc.). The 80/90s were not kind to our house.

The City of Palm Springs have established an ordinance to ban all gas leaf blowers effective as of January 1, 2019. Only electric blowers will be allowed and the PS Municipal Code allows blowing from 8 AM to 8 PM in residential zones.

Tahquitz Canyon is a place where an evil spirit hunts for people’s souls. Banished by the Cahuilla People for causing death and destruction, Tahquitz (pronounced Taw-kwish) is reported to appear as a green meteor-like ball of fire.

Let me begin by welcoming new neighbors and thanking new and old for their support of TRENO. Since becoming chair of TRENO in September 2017, I’ve met a lot of neighbors, and I’ve asked them “what can TRENO do for you?”

As we all know, South Palm Springs has had some challenging development projects and some turnover with businesses. But there’s also good news. Palm Springs’ transformation from retiree oasis to retiree oasis AND hipster haven has brought “new” business to our part of town. “Recent” arrivals include: Dead or Alive Bar, Kreem Ice Cream and Coffee, and Villa Royal/Del Rey Restaurant.

Following a year’s absence, the Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Organization rejoins Modernism Week…

The Right Turn Only sign on S Riverside Drive at Sunrise Way was not effective in deterring drivers from turning left…

The City of Palm Springs’ E- Notification service is an easy, effective way to find out what’s happening. To sign up, visit http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us.

We are pleased to report that the developer of the Cameron project is moving forward with construction of the S. Palm Canyon Dr. and Mesquite Ave. street improvements surrounding the project. The work involves major construction at the S. Palm Canyon Dr. / Mesquite Ave. intersection, including a new westbound right turn lane.

An aggressive day biting mosquito species (Aedes aegypti ) that is a threat to public health has been detected in the yards of homes in our neighborhood. Door-to-door inspections, trapping and other measures are being taken to contain the threat.

TRENO’s 2018 tour goers encountered a unique photo opportunity – a “surprise and delight” moment with photojournalist Lani Garfield who invited them to add life to an iconic midcentury image.

The Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Organization proudly participates in the Annual Palm Springs Picnic & Community Expo hosted by Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS) each Spring at Ruth Hardy Park. 

The proposed interim landscape plan for the perimeter of the Cameron project was the focus of the AAC meeting on June 18, and a revised plan was on the agenda of the AAC meeting on July 16. At the July 16 meeting, the AAC recommended approval of the proposed interim landscape plan subject to conditions proposed by staff but with amendments.

When making your way through the neighborhood have you noticed signs with names of streets that are faded and difficult to read?

Warning: A round plastic bottle filled with clear water can act as a lens that concentrates the sun’s energy on one point; and if that focal point is combustible, then fire can result.

As you drive through Palm Springs, you'll notice something distinctive about many street signs: a “topper” that serves as a neighborhood name badge. These are referred to as “blade” signs or “blades.”  

Observing coyotes and other wildlife is one of the many benefits of living near the Tahquitz Creek wash. Coyotes are intelligent, curious, adaptable creatures with many interesting habits. Most fear and avoid people.