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1. Traffic Delays Expected On Highway 74 In RivCo As Crews Install 'No Passing' Signs On Aug. 22: Caltrans (patch.com) — Drivers who rely on Highway 74 to reach or leave Palm Desert should plan for delays Saturday as Caltrans installs new no-passing signs between Mountain Center and the city. One-way flagging will be in place for several hours, with delays up to 20 minutes expected and CHP assisting with traffic control to keep crews and motorists safe.
2. CSUSB Palm Desert Campus celebrates inaugural pinning ceremony for Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows (csusb.edu) — Palm Desert's CSUSB campus just hosted its first pinning ceremony for Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows, recognizing 28 students who completed a leadership program rooted in civic education and ethical decision-making. The Palm Desert chapter is now one of only four in the nation, with local students planning future public events for the Coachella Valley. Community members and officials praised the program's impact on regional leadership.
3. Young Palm Desert Aztecs Ready to Prove Experience Isn't Everything (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert High School's Aztecs are gearing up for the 2026 football season with one of their youngest rosters in years but still expect to contend for another league title. Coaches and returning juniors are stepping into leadership roles while standout freshman linebacker Ryker Rushton looks to make an early impact. NBC Palm Springs will also feature fan-submitted highlights with weekly cash prizes.
4. How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages (cnn.com) — A Palm Desert woman with breast cancer was driven to sell her home and belongings after insurance stopped covering a vital drug, highlighting how treatment costs and harsh side effects push patients to desperate choices. Her story anchors a broader look at researchers and advocates challenging whether today's FDA-approved cancer drug doses are higher, harsher, and more expensive than necessary.
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