Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How much did average Palm Desert rent jump this past year?

Also check out The Morning Exchange: AI Made Easy: 10 Ways to Save Time and Grow Your Business on the Palm Desert Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday September 19th Patch AM
Saturday September 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Palm Desert! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much did average Palm Desert rent jump this past year?
  • Were your records exposed at Palm Desert's closed Red Lobster?
  • How did Palm Desert's Aztecs steamroll Redlands under Friday night lights?

Also on today's calendar: Monument Night Adventures and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rents in Palm Springs area, nationwide continue to rise. How much? (sanluisobispo.com) — If you rent in Palm Desert, your average monthly cost just hit about $2,677 in August, up 4.1% from last year and nearly 1% in a single month. The story compares Palm Desert's jump with other Coachella Valley cities and shows how local rents stack up against Riverside County and the rest of the country, where affordability is tightening fast.
   

2. Red Lobster Palm Desert Documents Removed After Report (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Sensitive employee records left outside the closed Palm Desert Red Lobster have now been removed after a viewer tip prompted action from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the company. Former workers are being notified and offered free credit monitoring, while a follow-up segment next week will explain what affected employees in Palm Desert and beyond should do to protect themselves.
   

3. Friday Night Lights: DCA, Palm Desert and Indio Pick Up Big Wins as Valley Football Action Continues (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert High's Aztecs dominated Redlands 42-6 at home, powered by a relentless defense and strong rushing attack, while defensive standout Cade Pinon earned NBC Palm Springs' Play of the Week and a $250 Athlete of the Week prize. The roundup also recaps big wins and losses for other Coachella Valley football teams, keeping local fans current on Week 4 action.
   

4. The Roggin Report, Sept 18th, 2026 (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert residents get an update as the Roggin Report confirms sensitive documents from the closed Red Lobster have been removed and affected employees are being offered credit monitoring. The episode also spotlights Palm Desert High senior Liya Kakar's return as community reporter, while tackling broader issues like Highway 74 safety, Indio's license-plate cameras, and a Palm Springs golf course redevelopment debate.
   

5. Jury selection set for trial of DUI offender accused of causing fatal Coachella crash (kesq.com) — A DUI murder trial starting in Murrieta centers on a deadly 2023 crash in Coachella, but prosecutors say the defendant was already on probation for a prior hit-and-run in Palm Desert. Local readers should note how that earlier Palm Desert collision and DUI conviction are now key parts of the case as jurors are selected and testimony begins.
   

📸 Around Palm Desert

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Desert

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Palm Desert Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Palm Desert PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • The Knee Treatment Hiding in Plain Sight
    Knee arthritis pain can slowly shrink your world. Stairs become something to avoid. A trip through the airport feels daunting. Golf, pickleball,... (More info)
  • Ese Dolor En Las Piernas Podria No Ser Solo "Por La Edad"
    Durante el Mes de Concientización sobre la Enfermedad Arterial Periférica (EAP), el Dr. Pushpinder Sivia, cirujano vascular certificado, recomienda... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A shoutout for VEG ER in Palm Desert.
    My baby had a mole that turned very black and her vet couldn't see her right away. I went right to VEG ER. They met me at the door and a vet came… (Nextdoor South Palm Desert)
  • VOLCANOES IN OUR VALLEY: Have you every been down to the geothermal plants just east of the Salton Sea?
    Why are they there? Underneath them and Niland is a PLUTON (comes from the mantel where molten magma is formed about 25 miles below the earths… (Nextdoor Sun City Palm Desert)
  • Oak View Group, LLC posted a job opening for In-Game Presentation & Content Coordinator | Part Time | Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. Apply here.
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Desert here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Palm Desert