Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Burger Box looks ahead to rebuild and reopen (nbcpalmsprings.com) — An Indio favorite, Burger Box, is moving from crisis to comeback one month after a car crashed into the restaurant. Owners say insurance and police updates now let them focus on rebuilding, reshaping the business, and eventually reopening, encouraged by strong community support and confirmation the crash was ruled an accident.
• Preliminary hearing resumes today for Silvercrest CEO charged with murder in Cathedral City hit-and-run (kesq.com) — A closely watched preliminary hearing is resuming today at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, where a judge will decide if there's enough evidence to try a business executive in a fatal Cathedral City hit-and-run case. Testimony so far has focused on surveillance video, vehicle evidence, and prior driving history, while the defense challenges whether investigators can prove who was behind the wheel.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Would like a recommendation on someone who can stain – not paint – my pool deck area. And clean up my concrete patio. Thanks for your help. (Nextdoor Sun City Shadow Hills)
PSA to Ralphs' shoppers: Ralphs will double-bag your groceries, without asking, and then double-charge you for the bags. It's not the money. It's the principle. I did not bring my own bags, as mine are plastic, and I wanted to replace them with paper. And before you ask… (Nextdoor Indian Palms)
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Indio. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Coachella
Specialized urologic care now available in the Coachella Valley (kesq.com)
Mike Thompson's RV Adds New 2026 and 2027 RV Models in California (midvalejournal.com)
La Quinta
54165 Seattle Slew Way, La Quinta, CA 92253 (redfin.com)
3.0 magnitude earthquake rattles near La Quinta, CA on Aug. 31 (sacbee.com)
Palm Desert
Multiple Vehicles Burn In Desert Hot Springs (patch.com)
Palm Springs Appoints New Police Chief (patch.com)
Ok Indio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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