Airspace Closed Over Downtown Palm Springs Following Bombing
In the aftermath of the bombing at a downtown Palm Springs clinic, security measures now extend beyond ground level. Not only have streets in the immediate area been shut down, but the FAA has also closed the skies above.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been issued, creating a no-fly zone for all drones and unauthorized aircraft within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of the incident site. The restriction extends from the surface up to 1,000 feet above ground level and will remain in effect through Monday, May 19 at 4:59 PM PDT.
This section of airspace is now classified as National Defense Airspace due to the nature of the incident. According to the FAA, unauthorized flights in the area may face serious penalties, including detention by law enforcement, civil fines, certificate suspension, or even criminal charges. In cases deemed a credible threat, unmanned aircraft may be seized, disabled, or destroyed.
The map shown here, generated in ForeFlight, marks the restricted zone in red and highlights the proximity to Palm Springs International Airport and the surrounding neighborhoods.
“Forever Marilyn” Featured in The Times London and ZUMA Press
One of my photos syndicated by ZUMA Press from last week’s relocation of the “Forever Marilyn” statue in Palm Springs was licensed and featured in “The Times” of London, and other publications around the world, as well as selected as a Picture of the Day by ZUMA Press. I’m pleased to have been selected and featured for capturing this 26-foot icon being lifted and moved to it’s new location resolving a long-standing legal dispute.
“Forever Marilyn” Moves—Palm Springs Icon Shifted 30 Feet to Settle Legal Dispute
The 26-foot-tall *Forever Marilyn* statue, created by sculptor Seward Johnson, was hoisted by crane early this morning in downtown Palm Springs. This larger-than-life tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic pose from *The Seven Year Itch* was shifted roughly 30 feet to resolve ongoing legal disputes over its placement. Installed in 2021 near the Palm Springs Art Museum, the statue faced criticism and legal challenges regarding public access and aesthetic concerns. This morning’s relocation—just a short distance—marks the conclusion of the legal battles.
For those of you in the community who were upset with being able to see under her skirt and calling this misogynistic, I again looked closely and see only white painted aluminum. Not a vagina in sight. So you all must have a much better imagination than I do.
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