Palm Desert

Palm Desert, Calif. – October 02, 2026 -- The California Date Commission has kicked off National California Date Month, running throughout October, with a two-sided digital billboard in New York's Times Square and a nationwide recipe contest aimed at home cooks.

Coachella Valley supplies 85% of all U.S.-grown dates

California Dates are grown in Southern California's Coachella Valley, which produces roughly 85% of all dates cultivated in the United States. The fruit is picked at peak ripeness, washed, sorted, and shipped fresh with no added sugar or artificial processing. A 40-gram serving -- about two jumbo Medjool dates or six medium Deglet Noor dates -- provides 3 grams of dietary fiber, six B vitamins, seven essential minerals including potassium and magnesium, and antioxidant polyphenols.

Palm Desert, CA – October 01, 2026 -- FP Movement, the activewear brand from Free People, has opened a 2,297-square-foot store at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The store joins Free People's existing location at the same shopping center

The new boutique sits next to Free People's storefront, which opened at The Gardens on El Paseo this past July. Together, the two stores expand FP Movement's footprint in the desert community.

Shoppers can browse signature collections including Never Better and Hot Shot

The assortment features high-performance activewear such as leggings, bras and tanks, alongside breathable pieces meant to transition from workouts to everyday wear. Customer favorites including the Happiness Runs and Get Your Flirt On Shorts round out the lineup, along with additional pieces for various fitness and lifestyle needs.