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In today's newsletter:

  • Were Palm Desert Red Lobster workers' private records put at risk?
  • What can Palm Desert workers do after that Red Lobster data dump?
  • When can you see the Firebirds back on Palm Desert ice?

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  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 101, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Red Lobster Palm Desert Documents Removed After Report-Community Reacts (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Former employees of the closed Palm Desert Red Lobster are grappling with concerns after personnel documents were found scattered behind the restaurant, then later removed. The company says it secured the records and is offering credit monitoring, but some Coachella Valley workers report suspicious calls and are weighing legal advice while they wait to see if any harm emerges.
   

2. The Roggin Report, Sept 23rd. 2026 (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A segment of this week's Roggin Report zeroes in on sensitive employee records found outside the closed Red Lobster in Palm Desert, with a local attorney explaining what affected workers can do if their private information was exposed. The show also debates oversight at a troubled animal rescue, tribal land issues at a Palm Springs golf course, and how ready the Coachella Valley is for another big storm.
   

3. Coachella Valley Firebirds open training camp ahead of fifth AHL season (kesq.com) — Professional hockey is back in Palm Desert as the Coachella Valley Firebirds open training camp at Acrisure Arena, gearing up for their fifth AHL season. Fans can catch a preseason game this Sunday and the regular-season home opener Oct. 2, with a more experienced roster aiming for another deep playoff run.
   

4. Palm Desert Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Husband's Killing (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A Palm Desert woman has pleaded not guilty to murdering her husband, with a $10 million bail and a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 7. Local prosecutors may seek to change her bail at an Oct. 5 hearing, and the judge warned she can be forced into court if she refuses to appear.
   

5. 10 Best Bakeries Guy Fieri Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives (tastingtable.com) — One of Guy Fieri's favorite bakery stops is right in Palm Desert, where Sherman's Deli & Bakery has been drawing locals and celebrities since the 1960s with house-smoked meats and fresh-baked rye. A national roundup of standout "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" bakeries singles out Sherman's for its New York–style classics and enduring popularity, putting a local institution on the foodie map again.
   

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