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  • May 07, 2026

    New Palm Springs-based initiatives aim to reshape Valley economy beyond tourism

    The Palm Springs Post 

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  • May 07, 2026

    Palm Springs Ramon Park Recognized as First Blue Zones Approved Community in Coachella Valley

    NBC Palm Springs

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  • May 01, 2026

    Four Local Businesses Attain BZP Approval

    Desert Health News

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  • Apr 27, 2026

    Discussion of broader program for city walls follows Arts Commission vote on wildflower mural

    The Palm Springs Post

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  • Mar 24, 2026

    Enhancing Health In Palm Springs: The Blue Zones Initiative

    Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels

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  • Mar 19, 2026

    Cielo Vista Charter School Earns First-Ever Wellness Recognition in Palm Springs

    NBC Palm Springs  

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  • Mar 18, 2026

    Cielo Vista Charter School Named as Blue Zones Project-Approved School

    NBC Palm Springs  

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  • Mar 17, 2026

    Cielo Vista Charter Becomes Blue Zones Project-Approved School

    My News LA

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  • Mar 06, 2026

    Blue Zones Palm Springs marks one year, sets sights on schools, restaurants and city partnerships

    The Palm Springs Post, by Mark Talkington

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  • Mar 03, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Ambassadors: The Human Infrastructure of Well-Being

    Desert Health News, story by Mihai Patru

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  • Feb 02, 2026

    Why Emotional Regulation Is Essential for Whole-Body Health

    Palm Springs Life, story by June Allan Corrigan

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  • Jan 05, 2026

    How Small Habits Shape a Longer, Healthier Life

    Palm Springs Life, story by June Allan Corrigan

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  • Jan 02, 2026

    Blue Zones Palm Springs Approves First Restaurant

    Desert Health, by Lauren Del Sarto

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  • Jan 01, 2026

    Palm Springs: Small Garden, Big Impact

    Desert Health, by Mihai Patru

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Press Releases

Read the latest announcements from Blue Zones Project.
  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    May 11, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Hosts “Planting Seeds” Community Meeting to Launch Community Garden, Strengthen Neighborhood Connections, and Support Local Entrepreneurs

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Hosts “Planting Seeds” Community Meeting to Launch Community Garden, Strengthen Neighborhood Connections, and Support Local Entrepreneurs   PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (May 11, 2026) — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is inviting community members for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community well-being ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    May 04, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Supports Launch of Coachella Valley Innovation Alliance to Strengthen Community Well-Being and Economic Opportunity Across the Coachella Valley

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Supports Launch of Coachella Valley Innovation Alliance to Strengthen Community Well-Being and Economic Opportunity Across the Coachella Valley Palm Springs, CA — May 4, 2026 — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is proud to support the launch of the Coachella Valley Innovation ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Apr 20, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Partners with Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit 2026 to Bring the Largest Purpose Experience to the Coachella Valley

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Partners with Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit 2026 to Bring the Largest Purpose Experience to the Coachella Valley   Palm Springs, CA — April 20, 2026 — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Convergence ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Apr 17, 2026

    Native Foods Earns Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Approval, Celebrates with Earth Day-inspired Blue Ribbon Event

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Native Foods Earns Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Approval, Celebrates with Earth Day-inspired Blue Ribbon Event Palm Springs, CA (April 16, 2026) — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is proud to announce that Native Foods has officially been designated as an approved restaurant, recognizing its commitment ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Apr 15, 2026

    The Center Named First Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Approved Worksite

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Center Named First Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Approved Worksite Palm Springs, CA (April 13, 2026) — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs proudly celebrates The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert as the first officially approved worksite in the local initiative, marking a major milestone ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Mar 11, 2026

    Cielo Vista Charter School Named First Blue Zones Project Approved School in Palm Springs

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer [email protected] 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2026 Cielo Vista Charter School Named First Blue Zones Project Approved School in Palm Springs   Palm Springs, CA — Cielo Vista Charter School will make history on March 18 as it becomes the first Blue Zones Project Approved School in Palm Springs, recognizing the ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Feb 04, 2026

    Inspired by Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, The Sukha Life launches Live Long, Live Easy, a free 10-Week community well-being series

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer, [email protected] 760-861-1392 Lisa Botts, [email protected] 310-880-4033     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026   Inspired by Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, The Sukha Life launches Live Long, Live Easy, a free 10-Week community well-being series   PALM SPRINGS, CA — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs has partnered with The Sukha Life to ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Jan 13, 2026

    A Valley United for Safety: Blue Zones Project Coachella and Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Join Forces to Prevent Impaired Driving

    CONTACT: Mihai Patru, [email protected] Angela Zepeda, [email protected] Naomi Imatome-Yujn, [email protected]     A Valley United for Safety: Blue Zones Project Coachella and Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Join Forces to Prevent Impaired Driving  Palm Springs, CA – January 13, 2026 – Blue Zones Project Palm Springs and Blue Zones Project Coachella announced today the launch ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Nov 17, 2025

    Bread and Flours Bakery to be named the first Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Officially Approved Restaurant

    Media Contact: Mihai Patru, [email protected] Franchesca Forrer, [email protected] 760-861-1392 Bread and Flours Bakery to be named the first Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Officially Approved Restaurant   Community Invited to Celebrate with “Breaking Bread” Ceremony and Blue Ribbon Event   Palm Springs, CA — November 17, 2025 — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is proud ...

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  • Oct 15, 2025

    Mihai Patru Named Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Palm Springs

    Palm Springs, Calif., October 15, 2025 – Blue Zones Project Palm Springs proudly welcomes Mihai Patru as its Executive Director.

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