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Also on today's calendar: Friends of the COD Library Puzzle Palooza and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dean G.!
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Extreme Heat Summit 2026 to Bring Climate and Public Health Experts to Palm Springs - (pstribune.com) — Palm Springs is hosting an all-day Extreme Heat Summit on Friday, September 18 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, bringing climate, public health, and emergency experts together to tackle rising temperatures. Residents can register now, volunteer to help run the event, or explore sponsorships through the city's Department of Sustainability, which is partnering with the Office of Emergency Management to focus on cooling infrastructure and heat resilience.
2. Inside Palm Springs' Real-Time Surveillance Center: What Police Can See Through Flock Cameras (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs residents just got a rare inside look at the police department's Real-Time Surveillance Center and the Flock camera network watching city intersections. Officials explained what data is collected, how long it's stored, and why some data-sharing agreements were cut off, while community members pressed for stronger privacy safeguards and ongoing transparency as the technology expands.
3. Palm Springs Animal Shelter Makes a Splash with 'Pool Party for a Cause: Tiki Night' (hollywoodtimes.net) — Palm Springs animal lovers are invited to a Lazy River "Tiki Night" fundraiser at the Palm Springs Surf Club on August 28 to support the city's no-kill municipal animal shelter. With DJ music, pool access, and happy hour, the event raises money for food, medical care, and daily needs of roughly 500 animals, while also spotlighting adoptions, fostering, and volunteer opportunities across Palm Springs.
4. Firebirds Re-Sign Charlie Wright as Palm Springs Indians Prepare for Friday Night Lights (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs High School's Indians football team kicks off their 2026 season at Hemet after an 11–2 campaign and shared Desert Empire League title, even as they replace key offensive stars. The story also notes the Coachella Valley Firebirds re-signing defenseman Charlie Wright and highlights NBC Palm Springs' new weekly "Top 5" high school plays contest with a cash prize for standout athletes.
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