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Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 (cvreporter.com) — Palm Desert residents will want to know that the city's Historic Preservation Committee has endorsed the first citywide historic resources survey, identifying 142 properties that could receive local protection. City leaders also voted to relocate the 'Taffy' sculpture to the planned Dave Irwin Park in north Palm Desert, while regional planning, housing, and Modernism Week news round out this Coachella Valley recap.
2. Living Desert animal care workers resume picketing amid ongoing contract negotiations (kesq.com) — Palm Desert readers should know that animal care workers at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens have resumed picketing, pressing for higher wages and a first union contract after more than three years of negotiations. The union has filed for mediation and unfair labor practice claims, while zoo management says it has made a final proposal and blames the union for delays.
3. Inside the Win: La Quinta makes second-half shift, James Madden Ruberg dominates (kesq.com) — La Quinta High's football team rallied from a big deficit to beat rival Palm Desert in their annual Flag Game, clinching an undefeated Desert Empire League season. A late-season standout performance by running back James Madden Ruberg powered the comeback, giving local fans plenty to cheer as the Blackhawks head into the playoffs.
4. Palm Springs Permit Fees Raise Cost Questions (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert homeowners get a useful comparison point here: the city's listed EV charger permit fee is significantly lower than Palm Springs' combined electrical and insurance charges, prompting questions about transparency in permit pricing. The piece focuses on Palm Springs but highlights how varying fee structures across Coachella Valley cities can affect what local residents pay for home upgrades.
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