Wednesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 117 and low of 91 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'The Muppet Movie' Figure Dead at 98: RIP to Richard L. O'Connor (popculture.com) — A longtime film and TV production executive who helped bring The Muppet Movie and its sequel to life died in Palm Desert on July 22 at age 98. Richard L. O'Connor's career spanned major films, an Emmy-winning TV movie, and work on American Gladiators, with services held earlier this month in Fort Bragg.
Lunch & Learn Summer Series - Scam & Fraud Awareness & Prevention for Businesses Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Giuseppes Restaurant and Pizzeria on Shadow Ridge Road 9002 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Back to School Night (Gr. 2-3) Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert, CA 92211 5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Profit Connection Lunch Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Palm Desert Area Chamber 72559 Hwy 111, Palm Desert 11:30 am
Back to School Night (Gr. 4-5) Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert, CA 92211 5:00 pm
Friday August 28
Gretchen Wilson Palm Desert Community Events Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States 8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Ramon Ayala Palm Desert Community Events Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, 92276, United States 8:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Chicago and Styx: Windy Cities Tour Palm Desert Community Events Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, 92276, United States 7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Star Party at the Monument → Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 CA-74, Palm Desert 7:00 pm
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Non-Surgical Treatment for Knee Pain Explained By Dr. Pushpinder Sivia On TV News Vascular surgeon Dr. Pushpinder Sivia of Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists describes the benefits of the GAE treatment for osteoarthritis of the... (More info)
One ticket for sale to see Public Image Ltd. former Sex Pistols Pappy and Harriet's I have one ticket for sale to see Pubic Image Ltd. at Pappy and Harriets on September 3rd 5:30 PM call dave 951.347.0728 (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hope everyone's day starts our well and all your wishes come to you. Today I turn 86 and it's another day and another number to remember. I have a philosophy to keep moving, making it harder for the vultures to land. … (Nextdoor Hidden Palms)
Just wanted to say major PROPS to parents / caregivers who survived the first week of school! I know DSUSD and CVUSD schools just started up again last Wednesday (PSUSD you are NOT forgotten but I try to remember y'all did it on the 5th)!… (Nextdoor Deep Canyon Ranch)
Government Jobs posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant, Counseling in Palm Desert. Apply here.
EoS Fitness posted a job opening for Service Associate - Night in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Desert here.
🗞 Nearby News
Indian Wells
Pacific Union Conference Elects New Officers at 32nd Constituency Session (nadadventist.org)
Tesla feature at the center of nearly 3 million-vehicle recall (nypost.com)
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against team from qualifying (sfchronicle.com)
Rancho Mirage
Inside the Win: Powerful defense propels Rancho Mirage to 19-7 win over Yucca Valley (kesq.com)
Big Fun at Bing Crosby's Blue Skies Trailer Village (desertsun.com)
Top Female Founders Redefining Beauty, Tech, Law & Luxury Lifestyl — Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog (poshbeautyblog.com)
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