🌱 How will Desert Hot Springs’ new police hiring plan affect you?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Desert Hot Springs' new police hiring plan affect you?
• How a bigger police force could change safety in Desert Hot Springs
• Will Desert Hot Springs stay unbeaten in this week's key matchup?

Also on today's calendar: Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
• Saturday: A p.m. t-shower possible, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Desert Hot Springs City Council Approves Increase in Police Staffing (mynewsla.com) — Desert Hot Springs residents will see a gradual boost in police staffing after the City Council unanimously approved hiring two additional sworn officers each year for the next five years, aiming for 45 officers total. City officials say each officer costs about $185,000 annually, and a state-backed staffing study highlighted understaffing, overtime strain, and community expectations as key reasons for the expansion.
   

• The Roggin Report: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Desert Hot Springs residents will see their police force grow from 33 to 45 sworn officers over the next five years, with two positions added annually to boost staffing while controlling costs. That change is one of several Coachella Valley topics in this week's Roggin Report, which also covers a county code-enforcement probe, a proposed social media bill for kids, and other regional debates.
   

• Who we're taking with our Week 3 high school football picks (desertsun.com) — High school football fans in Desert Hot Springs can see how two Desert Sun writers are picking this week's matchup between Desert Hot Springs and Rialto, with one predicting a Golden Eagles win and the other calling for a close loss. Their full slate of Week 3 Coachella Valley picks highlights several local 2-0 teams facing tougher opponents and could add bulletin-board motivation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Desert Hot Springs

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Friday September 4
• Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge →
  Beatnik Lounge, 61597 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival Presents: 9/5/26 BLUES AT THE WOODSTOCK →
  Hotel Zoso, 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
  Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Carol's Kitchen – Lunch (Cabazon) →
  Broadway St - Cabazon Community Center
  11:30 am
• Water Polo, Boys VR @ Arroyo Valley - Boys Water Polo
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  4:00 pm
• 04:30 PM College of the Desert Welding Fall 2026 Class
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  4:30 pm
• Tennis, Girls VR @ La Quinta/La Quinta - Girls tennis game
  Palm Springs High 78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, California, 92210
  6:00 pm
• Football (11 person) JV @ Coachella Valley - JV Football
  Palm Springs High 83800 Airport Blvd., Thermal, California, 92274, United States
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• MSJ-CC Senior Sunrise
  Mt. San Jacinto High MSJ-Cathedral City Campus
  6:00 am
• Water Polo, Boys VR vs Canyon Springs - Boys Water Polo
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  4:00 pm
• Water Polo, Boys JV vs Canyon Springs - Boys Water Polo
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  5:00 pm
• Cross Country, Girls VR @ Cathedral City - Run in the Jungle
  Palm Springs High Palm Springs, CA 92262
  7:00 pm
• Football (11 person) VR vs Coachella Valley - Varsity Football
  Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did a whole remodel on a backyard in front yard from septic tank cover to painting to put in grass and fixing piping.
  Look how beautiful all it came through. Anybody need anything done, please let me know Jason handling. (Nextdoor Palm - West Dr,)
• Need a reliable mechanic to work replacing O2 oxygen sensor for Land Rover discovery 2.
  Please contact me with your phone number that I can text. Thanks. (Nextdoor Acoma Ave)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Desert Hot Springs. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Cathedral City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Desert Hot Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cathedral City

• Dark Community: 'Desert Death' Brings a Series of Free, Themed Goth Events to Cathedral City's Bart Lounge (cvindependent.com)
• California Consulting Clients Secure Nearly $6.5 Million in Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Awards (californiacitynews.org)
• Power Outage Affects Customers, Traffic Signals in Cathedral City (mynewsla.com)

Palm Springs

• Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces 2027 Dates (patch.com)

Palm Desert

• Crash On 10 Freeway In RivCo Leaves 2 Injured, Triggers Traffic Jam (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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