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Hey there, Palm Desert! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Palm Desert deputies are warning against tampering with Flock cameras
  • How a Palm Desert road rage dispute ended in jail time
  • When can you catch the Coachella Valley Lakers in Palm Desert?

Also on today's calendar: Big Adoption Event! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 112 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 109, low: 79.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 105 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of attacking Flock camera contractor in Palm Desert expected in court today (kesq.com) — A Palm Desert man is accused of attacking a contractor working on the city's Flock license plate reader cameras, slashing tires, damaging equipment, and making violent threats before being arrested nearby. Deputies later reported finding evidence of additional camera vandalism and intrusive recordings, and are urging anyone with information or concerns to contact the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station.
   

2. Palm Desert Road Rage Leads to Pursuit and Jail Sentence (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A road rage confrontation near Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert escalated when a driver allegedly brandished a handgun, then fled deputies, prompting a pursuit. Investigators used a Flock camera and license plate data to track him, and he's now sentenced to over two years in Riverside County Jail.
   

3. Coachella Valley Lakers Announce Inaugural Season Schedule (patch.com) — Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena will host the Coachella Valley Lakers' inaugural 2026-27 G League season, with 24 home games starting November 6 against the Salt Lake City Stars. Local fans can look forward to matchups with regional rivals and even a two-game visit from Mexico City, giving the Coachella Valley a new home team to rally around.
   

4. Living Desert Renews Certified Autism Center Designation (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Families in Palm Desert can expect a more inclusive visit to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, which has renewed its Certified Autism Center designation. Staff have completed updated autism-focused training, and the zoo offers sensory bags, noise-canceling headphones, and other accessibility services, supporting the wider Greater Palm Springs autism-friendly effort.
   

5. Malachi Barton Is Ready to Introduce Fans to 'Who I Am as a Person' Outside Disney Roles With Debut Song 'Stay for the Credits': 'It's My Own Thing' (billboard.com) — Palm Desert will host the kickoff of Malachi Barton's upcoming tour next month, where he'll perform music from ZOMBIES, Camp Rock, and his debut single "Stay for the Credits." The young Disney star says the new song lets fans see who he is beyond his screen roles and hopes listeners use it as a feel-good escape.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • Water Safety Day with Lenny the LandShark - La Quinta, CA 2026 →
    Fritz Burns Community Pool, 78060 Francis Hack Ln, La Quinta
    1:00 pm
  • Readers Rising Book Club In-Person
    La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
    4:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • DSUSD math pullout day Imath I
    Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Guiding Coalition
    Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
    7:30 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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