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Also on today's calendar: Big Adoption Event! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. UPDATE: Palm Desert man accused of attacking Flock camera contractor is out on bail; case now in DA's hands (kesq.com) — A Palm Desert man accused of attacking a contractor working on the city's Flock license plate reader cameras is out on bail while prosecutors decide on formal charges. Deputies say a search of his Palm Desert home uncovered evidence tied to camera vandalism and allegedly intrusive videos, and they're asking anyone with information or concerns to contact the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station.
2. Riverside County Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Riverside County is tightening short-term rental enforcement and extending code patrol hours in Palm Desert through midnight Thursday to Sunday, targeting noisy party houses, parking issues, and late-night disturbances. New rules also make it easier to suspend or revoke rental permits and will add a public complaint tracker so neighbors can see where problem properties are and what actions officials take.
3. Why do pedestrians keep getting killed in the Coachella Valley? (desertsun.com) — Palm Desert is investing over $7 million in its Vision Zero Strategy, adding safer crosswalks and better lighting near Palm Desert High School and Fred Waring Drive by 2029 to cut traffic deaths. The broader Coachella Valley story explains why pedestrian fatalities are rising, who's most at risk, and how new laws, road designs, and local campaigns aim to protect people walking at night.
4. New Cast of 'The Wiz' to Star 'The Voice' Winner & Beloved 'American Idol' Finalist — 'Sooo Excited' (entertainmentnow.com) — Palm Desert is set to host the national tour of "The Wiz" for the first time, bringing a new cast led by American Idol finalist Gabby Samone and The Voice winner Asher HaVon. The R&B-infused classic, fresh off a Broadway revival and earlier tour legs, will visit cities nationwide starting in late September, giving local theater fans a chance to see big-name TV talent live on stage.
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