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1. The Roggin Report, Oct 2nd, 2026 (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert's mayor is among several Coachella Valley leaders reviewing a letter questioning the Desert Recreation District's finances and the proposed Measure P tax. The Roggin Report also spotlights local community helpers, from a Cathedral City barber giving free kids' haircuts to residents rescuing dogs and quietly supporting neighbors in need.
2. Inside the Win: Persistent offense, senior kicker carry Palm Desert to 20-19 victory (kesq.com) — Palm Desert High's football team edged Rancho Mirage 20-19 on a last-second field goal, kicking off Desert Empire League play with a dramatic road win. Senior kicker Reese Johnson and a revived second-half offense led the Aztecs' comeback, giving local fans an early-season thriller to talk about.
3. Learning Beyond Four Walls: Chico State Researcher Studied the Educational Power of Place (csuchico.edu) — A Chico State researcher's statewide study of outdoor, place-based learning includes a stop at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, where shaded walkways and seating show how campus design can support learning in extreme heat. His work argues that community colleges can turn everyday landscapes into powerful teaching spaces across many subjects.
4. 76-year-old man stabbed and killed in Rancho Mirage; stepson arrested (mercedsunstar.com) — A 76-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a Rancho Mirage home, and his 36-year-old stepson from Joshua Tree was arrested on suspicion of murder and booked into county jail. Riverside County sheriff's deputies, whose local station serves Palm Desert and surrounding cities, responded to the late-night call and investigators have scheduled a court appearance for next week.
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