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Also on today's calendar: Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Palm Desert City Council Approves New AI Policy for City Employees (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert residents should know the City Council has unanimously adopted new rules for how city employees can use artificial intelligence when working on your behalf. The policy sets risk levels, requires approvals for higher-impact AI uses, and mandates that any AI system interacting with the public clearly identify itself and offer a way to reach a real staff member.
2. Riverside County Seeks Public Input on Potential Sheriff's Department Oversight (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Riverside County is coming to Palm Desert on October 22 to hear what residents think about possible new oversight of the sheriff's department, including an independent watchdog. Locals can share concerns and ideas at that in‑person listening session or an online session October 26, helping shape recommendations supervisors will review early next year.
3. Paint El Paseo Pink Brings Valley Residents Together to Support Cancer Survivors (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert residents filled El Paseo on a rainy Saturday morning for Paint El Paseo Pink, walking to honor cancer survivors and loved ones lost while raising funds for the Desert Cancer Foundation. Neighbors shared deeply personal stories of family members affected by cancer, and organizers will soon announce how much the Palm Desert-centered event raised for local support services.
4. Inside the Win: Second-half changes bring Xavier Prep 14-3 win over Palm Desert (kesq.com) — Palm Desert football fans saw history Friday as Xavier Prep beat the Aztecs 14-3 on Palm Desert's home field, securing back-to-back Battle of Cook Street victories. Strong second-half adjustments, led by quarterback Sam Mourhess and a dominant offensive line, turned a 3-0 halftime deficit into an unanswered scoring run that now puts Xavier Prep atop the Desert Empire League standings.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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