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In today's newsletter:

  • See how DHS High students honored Cpl. Hunter Lopez today
  • Why a columnist thinks Desert Hot Springs football could shock Xavier Prep
  • How Desert Hot Springs' two‑year data‑center ban shapes Palm Springs' move

Also on today's calendar: Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 109 and low of 91 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 108, low: 85.
  • Saturday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, with a high of 105 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Desert Hot Springs High students honor Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez (desertsun.com) — Students at Desert Hot Springs High School and local JROTC cadets marked the anniversary of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan with a remembrance walk on campus. They honored Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez alongside his parents, turning the event into a powerful community tribute to service and sacrifice in Desert Hot Springs.
   

• Week 2 football picks: Riding high after a perfect 10-0 Week 1 (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Desert Hot Springs football gets special attention as a Game of the Week pick, with the writer predicting the Golden Eagles could surprise people against Xavier Prep. The column breaks down several Week 2 high school matchups, but singles out Desert Hot Springs as a team that might be better than many expect this season.
   

• Palm Springs joins other valley cities in temporary ban on data centers ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Desert Hot Springs is highlighted as one of several Coachella Valley cities that have already imposed temporary bans on new data centers, with DHS extending its moratorium to two years. Palm Springs has now joined them with its own 45‑day urgency ordinance while it studies environmental, water, power, and land‑use impacts before deciding on longer‑term rules.
   

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    Thursday August 27
  • 08:30 AM CTE Ambassador Interviews
    Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
    8:30 am
  • Arts and crafts club →
    Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
    10:00 am
  • Coffee Chats/Title I Meeting
    Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, CA 92264
    3:15 pm
  • Drama Club Rehearsals
    Cielo Vista Charter Room 5
    3:20 pm
  • Water Polo, Boys VR vs Moreno Valley - Boys Water Polo
    Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
    4:00 pm
  • Water Polo, Boys JV vs Moreno Valley - Boys Water Polo
    Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
    5:00 pm
  • Back To School Night
    Raymond Cree Middle Palm Springs, CA 92262
    5:30 pm
  • Tennis, Girls VR vs Rancho Mirage - Girls Tennis
    Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
    6:00 pm
  • Tennis, Girls JV vs Rancho Mirage - Girls Tennis
    Palm Springs High 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Cathedral City

  • Cathedral City to Honor Sarah Di Grandi (ukenreport.com)
  • Palm Springs ranked for having one of the best pizzerias in US (desertsun.com)
  • Local performance venues launching fall season built around participation ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com)

Palm Springs

  • Palm Springs Cultural Center to celebrate Dolly Parton, Tim Curry (kesq.com)

Palm Desert

  • Red Lobster In Coachella Valley Shutting Its Doors After 14 Years (patch.com)
  • This Palm Springs Restaurant To Remain Open In The Heat Of The Summer (patch.com)

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