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Learn about our journey to improve the lives of Palm Springs through engaging individuals, worksites, schools, grocery stores, restaurants, and faith-based organizations to help residents live better, longer. 

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  • Aug 12, 2026

    Cafe La Jefa Recognized for Promoting Healthy Living

    NBC News Palm Springs

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  • Aug 03, 2026

    Blue Zones Project, The Center & Aziz Farms Launch Fresh‑Produce Partnership in Palm Springs

    Gay Desert Guide

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  • Aug 03, 2026

    New Partnership Helps Bring Local Produce to Neighbors in Need

    NBC News Palm Springs

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  • Jul 30, 2026

    Healthy Desert, Healthy You

    Healthy Desert, Healthy You Podcast by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation

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  • Jul 26, 2026

    The Joey English Show

    The Joey English Show

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  • Jul 15, 2026

    California church joins Blue Zones Project to help locals lead healthier lives

    The Christian Post

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  • Jul 12, 2026

    Passion Church becomes first Palm Springs faith-based Blue Zones Project approved organization

    NBC News Palm Springs

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  • Jul 01, 2026

    Why Entrepreneurs May BePalm Springs’ Greatest Well-Being Asset

    Desert News Heath

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  • Jun 26, 2026

    Riverside County’s Blue Zones Project celebrates a year of impact

    The Press Enterprise

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  • May 26, 2026

    PS Test Clinic Recognized for Community Wellness Efforts

    NBC NEWS

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  • May 22, 2026

    Nurturing mental health through community, purpose in the Inland Empire

    The Press-Enterprise

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  • May 18, 2026

    Palm Springs Residents Get a Say in the Future of Local Bus Service

    NBC Palm Springs

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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

    Aug 11, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Welcomes Cafe La Jefa as Its Newest Approved Restaurant

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2026 Media Contact: Franchesca Forrer Blue Zones Project Palm Springs 760-861-1392 franchesca@bluezones.com BLUE ZONES PROJECT PALM SPRINGS WELCOMES CAFE LA JEFA AS ITS NEWEST APPROVED RESTAURANT Beloved Palm Springs coffee house and restaurant recognized for creating a vibrant community hub where nourishing food, meaningful connections, movement, and well-being come together. ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Aug 07, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Welcomes Palm Springs Unified School District as its Newest Approved Worksite Partner

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026   Media Contact: Franchesca Forrer Blue Zones Project Palm Springs 760-861-1392 franchesca@bluezones.com   BLUE ZONES PROJECT PALM SPRINGS WELCOMES PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AS ITS NEWEST APPROVED WORKSITE PARTNER This designation builds on Palm Springs Unified School District’s long-established well-being initiatives and launches an expanded partnership with Blue ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Aug 03, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, The Center’s Community Food Bank and Aziz Farms Launch Landmark Partnership to Bring Fresh, Coachella Valley-Grown Produce to Neighbors in Need

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer franchesca@bluezones.com 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLUE ZONES PROJECT PALM SPRINGS, THE CENTER’S COMMUNITY FOOD BANK AND AZIZ FARMS LAUNCH LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP TO BRING FRESH, COACHELLA VALLEY-GROWN PRODUCE TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED   Supported by Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, the partnership marks the first time a Palm Springs food bank will regularly ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Jul 22, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Caravanserai Alliance for Entrepreneurs as Newest Approved Worksite

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer franchesca@bluezones.com 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Caravanserai Alliance for Entrepreneurs as Newest Approved Worksite Palm Springs, CA (July 22, 2026) — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs proudly announces Caravanserai Alliance for Entrepreneurs as its newest approved worksite, recognizing the organization’s commitment to creating a culture of well-being ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Jul 08, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Passion Church as First Faith-Based Blue Zones Approved Organization

    CONTACT: Franchesca Forrer franchesca@bluezones.com 760-861-1392 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Passion Church as First Faith-Based Blue Zones Approved Organization   PALM SPRINGS, CA. (July 8, 2026) — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is inviting community to celebrate the recognition of Passion Church as the first faith-based Blue Zones Approved Organization in ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    Jun 25, 2026

    Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Vinophile Café as Newest Approved Restaurant

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Media Contact: Franchesca Forrer Blue Zones Project Palm Springs 760-861-1392 franchesca@bluezones.com Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates Vinophile Café as Newest Approved Restaurant European-inspired café recognized on June 25 for making healthy choices delicious through plant-forward dining and thoughtfully curated wines. Palm Springs, CA — June 22, 2026 — ...

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  • Bluezones Palm Springs

    May 28, 2026

    PS Test approved as the newest Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Organization

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2026 Media Contact: Franchesca Forrer Blue Zones Project Palm Springs 760-861-1392 franchesca@bluezones.com   Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Celebrates PS Test as Approved Organization, Recognizing Commitment to Community Health and Well-Being Palm Springs, CA — May 28, 2026 — Blue Zones Project Palm Springs proudly celebrated PS Test’s recognition as ...

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  • 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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 franchesca@bluezones.com 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, franchesca@bluezones.com 760-861-1392 Lisa Botts, lisabotts1@gmail.com 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, mihai@bluezones.com Angela Zepeda, angela@bluezones.com Naomi Imatome-Yujn, naomi@bluezones.com     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, mihai@bluezones.com Franchesca Forrer, Franchesca@bluezones.com 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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