🌱 How La Quinta rallied after a Cove teacher’s home burned
La Quinta, California Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning La Quinta! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How La Quinta rallied after a Cove teacher’s home burned
- Why were sheriff’s SUVs left idling outside La Quinta City Hall?
- Which CIF-SS playoff team is heading to La Quinta this week?
Also on today's calendar: Mosaic Jewelry Workshop and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with hazy sunshine, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
- Friday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teachers saved from fast-moving La Quinta house fire grateful for community support (kesq.com) — A La Quinta Cove couple who lost their home and car in an April 24 house fire say they’re deeply grateful for the outpouring of local support. Neighbors, colleagues, students, and first responders have helped them recover essentials as they navigate both the loss and an upcoming major cancer surgery, underscoring how strongly the La Quinta community rallies around its own. 
• Should Sheriff's SUVs Sit Idling While Deputies Eat Lunch? (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Some La Quinta residents are questioning why Riverside County sheriff’s SUVs were reportedly left idling outside City Hall during deputies’ lunch breaks. The debate pits concerns over fuel costs and taxpayer money against arguments about emergency readiness, equipment protection in desert heat, and whether department policy justifies keeping the vehicles running.
• San Gabriel Valley schedule: CIF-SS baseball playoffs (fresnobee.com) — Local baseball fans will want to note that La Quinta is hosting a CIF-SS Division 4 first‑round playoff game, with Northview traveling there as part of a packed regional schedule. The article lays out game times and matchups across several divisions for later this week.
📸 Around La Quinta
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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La Quinta Concerts in the Park →
SilverRock Park, 51900 Silverrock Way, La Quinta
6:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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EL Parent Workshop
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Van Buren Elementary (MPR)
8:30 am -
Chess Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
4:00 pm -
Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
Food Distribution Center - Valley Community Pantry Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto, C
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Mosaic Jewelry Workshop →
Old Town Artisan Studios, 78046 Cll Barcelona, La Quinta
10:00 am -
Great British Book Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
10:30 am -
Readers Rising Book Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
4:00 pm -
Glass Lab: Teen Edition (Fused Glass Art Class) →
Old Town Artisan Studios, 78046 Cll Barcelona, La Quinta
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday June 1
📣 La Quinta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Save the Date: DSTA Annual Awards
Amistad High (Continuation) Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio\
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All Valley Chambers mixer at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
5:30 pm -
Joint Mixer - PS Air Museum
Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92262
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ASB REN Banquet
Shadow Hills High Indio, CA 92201
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning, my black cat got out last night.
She is pretty small and looks like a kitten but she is about 6 years old. Our family is really worried. She is an indoor cat and really doesn’t ever… (Nextdoor The Cove) - Hello everyone!
I am currently looking for two caregivers: Caregiver for a 90-year-old client 4–5 days per week Approximately 5–6 hours per day Shift would be… (Nextdoor Mediterra)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in La Quinta. Apply here.
- Staples, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in La Quinta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Quinta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Indian Wells
- Dean Buntrock, Maestro of Waste Management, Dies at 94 (nytimes.com)
- Red flag warning for Central California until Tuesday night (fresnobee.com)
- Andy Murray to join Jack Draper's coaching team for Wimbledon (wtop.com)
Indio
- Indio appoints Jonathan Nicks as its new city manager (publicceo.com)
- Update: 2.1 magnitude earthquake registered close to Indio, CA on May 11 (fresnobee.com)
Palm Desert
- Police Find Zip Gun, Narcotics In Palm Springs Traffic Stop Search, Suspect Behind Bars (patch.com)
- Psychedelic Furs 'Serious Medical Issue' Leads To California Tour Delays, Cancellations In 2026 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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