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• Xavier College Prep Volleyball Team Plays for More Than a Win at Annual Dig Pink Night (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Xavier College Prep in Palm Desert is gearing up for its 15th annual Dig Pink Night on October 6, rallying students, families, and neighbors to support people affected by cancer. Players say the special volleyball match is about community, compassion, and reminding those battling the disease that they're seen, supported, and not alone.
• Flash Flooding Leaves Vehicles Stuck, Dillon Road Closed in Indio Hills (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Heavy rain and flash flooding stranded vehicles and closed part of Dillon Road in the Indio Hills, and the same storm system triggered a flash flood warning that included Palm Desert and nearby valley cities. Residents are urged to stay alert for lingering debris, check road conditions before commuting, and never drive through flooded intersections or washes.
• GCU Men's Basketball Shatters Program Record with 20 National TV Broadcasts (burncitysports.com) — Palm Desert will be in the national basketball spotlight when GCU plays in the Acrisure Series here, debuting on CBS Sports Network against Saint Louis on November 24 and then Stanford or Colorado on November 25. The nationally televised matchups are part of a record 20-game TV slate that boosts the city's visibility with college hoops fans.
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