Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
Saturday: A p.m. t-shower possible, with a high of 96 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Viva Indio Returns Sept. 12 to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Culture (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Families in Indio can mark their calendars for Viva Indio, a free Hispanic heritage celebration returning downtown on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. Expect live performances from Luna Roja, Latin Soul, folklórico dancers, mariachis, and plenty of local food vendors, all aimed at showcasing the culture and community spirit that define Indio.
• Indio Offers Free Workshop for Aspiring Restaurant and Food Truck Owners (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Aspiring restaurant and food truck owners in Indio can attend a free Restaurant Startup Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Indio Business Connect Center on Town Street. The session runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will walk participants through permits, costs, financing, and choosing a location, with registration available via the Resources tab on NBCPalmSprings.com.
• Who we're taking with our Week 3 high school football picks (desertsun.com) — High school football fans in Indio can see how local writers are picking this week's matchup between Indio and Perris, which both are calling a toss-up. The column breaks down predictions for Coachella Valley teams across Thursday and Friday games, including a spotlight on whether Coachella Valley can finally top Palm Springs.
Chess Club In-Person La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta 4:00 pm
Friday September 4
Fall Picture Day Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert, CA 92211 8:00 am
Taylor Dayne Palm Desert Community Events Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA, 92236, United States 8:00 pm
The Temptations and the Four Tops Palm Desert Community Events Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States 8:00 pm
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Amazing Painting Contractor!! We can highly recommend Traci and her team at Gold Star Painting! We just had the interior of our home painted as well as a partial painting on the… (Nextdoor Sun City Shadow Hills)
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🗞 Nearby News
Coachella
Hurricane won't hit California, but Coachella Valley may see rain (desertsun.com)
CVMC Board OKs $1.25 Million for Shade Structures (ukenreport.com)
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, Fred Again.. reportedly in talks for Coachella 2027 – with BTS, SZA, Oasis and Radiohead being chased (nme.com)
La Quinta
Minor 2.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Californias Riverside County, No Damage Reported (daily49er.com)
Palm Desert
Crash On 10 Freeway In RivCo Leaves 2 Injured, Triggers Traffic Jam (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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