🌱 Patch AM: Plan a family visit to Palm Desert’s Fire Station 33 this month

Good morning Palm Desert! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Plan a family visit to Palm Desert's Fire Station 33 this month
• Meet the new captain leading the Coachella Valley Firebirds this season
• Why Palm Desert leaders opposed Newsom's new sheriff-coroner separation law

Also on today's calendar: Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Living in Foster Care and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 103, low: 75.
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County fire stations open for tours during 'Fire Prevention Week' (kesq.com) — Palm Desert families can tour Fire Station No. 33 on Town Center Way during a countywide open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Firefighters will offer kid-friendly station tours and hands-on tips for safely charging electronics and preventing home fires, giving residents a close look at local crews and equipment.
   

• Firebirds name John Hayden as team captain (kesq.com) — Palm Desert hockey fans have a new leader to cheer for as the Coachella Valley Firebirds name veteran forward John Hayden their second-ever team captain. Hayden, a longtime fan favorite who loves the valley community, will wear the "C" when the Firebirds open their season Friday, Oct. 2 at Acrisure Arena against the Ontario Reign.
   

• Newsom signs bill requiring Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner offices to be separated (kesq.com) — Palm Desert residents should know that Governor Newsom has ordered Riverside County to separate the sheriff and coroner roles by mid-2027, despite opposition from the Palm Desert City Council. Councilmembers recently sent a letter arguing a new statewide law already ensures independent in‑custody death reviews and stressing the need to preserve local control over how county government is organized.
   

📸 Around Palm Desert

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Desert

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Living in Foster Care →
  Regional Access Project Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Oct. 2 at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge →
  Beatnik Lounge, 61597 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Carrizo Canyon Opening Day Hike →
  Art Smith Trailhead parking lot
  8:00 am
Friday October 2
• Coachella Valley Writers Group →
  73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
  10:00 am
• Little Learners Lounge →
  73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
  10:00 am
• LEGO® Open Build →
  73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
  3:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Fall Semester Registration opens today →
  Learning In Retirement Palm Desert
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Star Party in the Mountains →
  Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot, View map/UTM coordinates: 33.57995, -116.45056
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow →
  38-995 Desert Willow Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260
  8:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Carrizo Canyon Hike →
  Art Smith Trailhead, Roy Wilson Memorial Hwy, Palm Desert
  8:30 am
Saturday October 17
• Star Party at the Monument →
  Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 CA-74, Palm Desert
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Carrizo Canyon Hike →
  Art Smith Trailhead, Roy Wilson Memorial Hwy, Palm Desert
  8:30 am

📣 Palm Desert Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dorothy!
  A big bodied girl with a heart even bigger. Two weeks ago we took her to the mall where she was awesome on the leash and the perfect lady. Today I… (Nextdoor Sandcastle)
• At long last my coastal fall patio is done .
  If you saw some of my past posts you saw the before and after pictures if items I bought and also items I repurposed . I finished my wreath for the… (Nextdoor North Palm Desert)

• The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens posted a job opening for Animal Care Keeper - Wildlife Connections in Palm Desert. Apply here.
• Teamwork Online posted a job opening for 50/50 Raffle Ticket Seller | Part-Time | One Valley Foundation at Acrisure in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Desert here.

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• Whatever happened to Amanda Anisimova? From Wimbledon finalist to season-ending injury (tennisuptodate.com)

Rancho Mirage

• The Betty Ford Center is about to get a huge upgrade. What to know (desertsun.com)
• Flash Flood Warning issued September 28 at 9:13PM PDT until September 29 at 12:15AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA (kesq.com)
• Flash Flooding Leaves Vehicles Stuck, Dillon Road Closed in Indio Hills (nbcpalmsprings.com)

Ok Palm Desert! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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