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🌱 How close Indio came to ending Xavier Prep’s epic streak

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In today's newsletter:

  • How close Indio came to ending Xavier Prep's epic streak
  • Indio jury's split decision leaves major rape charges unresolved
  • What YouTube's new Coachella deal means for Indio's global spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Living in Foster Care and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Xavier Prep girls volleyball survives scare, extends league winning streak to 51 matches (kesq.com) — Indio High's volleyball team nearly snapped Xavier Prep's remarkable 51-match league winning streak, pushing the Saints to a tense five-set battle. Indio led 2–1 before Xavier rallied, and both coaches praised the Rajahs' strong play and the intensity of Coachella Valley high school volleyball.
   

2. Jurors deadlock in trial of man accused of repeatedly raping girl (kesq.com) — An Indio jury has deadlocked on five rape charges against a 40-year-old Indio man, while acquitting him on four counts and convicting him of a misdemeanor involving a child. Prosecutors are weighing whether to retry the remaining charges as the judge sets an October sentencing date at the Larson Justice Center.
   

3. YouTube To Stream Coachella Coverage Through 2030 (mediapost.com) — Indio's signature Coachella festival will stay in the global spotlight, with YouTube extending its exclusive livestreaming deal for both weekends through 2030. That means more multiview stage options, behind-the-scenes content, and merch integrations, keeping Indio at the center of one of the world's most-watched music events and boosting the area's visibility to millions of viewers.
   

4. 11 Dietitian-Recommended Tips for Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget (realsimple.com) — An Indio-based registered dietitian shares practical ways to stretch your grocery budget while still eating well, from planning meals and buying in bulk to using your freezer wisely. Along with other experts, she highlights simple strategies like choosing store brands, seasonal produce, and meatless meals so Indio families can keep food costs down without sacrificing nutrition.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.84 earthquake reported
    Sep 23 at 3:52 AM PDT: 2.84 magnitude earthquake occurred near Anza, CA. More than 6 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Can anyone recommend a reliable audiologist or hearing aid center in the Coachella Valley?
    I'm looking for the best hearing aids for profound hearing loss with the latest technology. Appreciate any suggestions, thanks! (Nextdoor Four Seasons at Terra Lago)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Indio. Apply here.
  • City of Indio California posted a job opening for IPD Police Officer in Indio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indio here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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