🌱 What a Coachella jury decided in the deputy shooting case

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In today's newsletter:

• What a Coachella jury decided in the deputy shooting case
• Could Phoebe be Coachella’s next beloved family dog?
• Which Coachella Valley players earned top Desert Valley League football honors?

Also on today's calendar: Jimmy Della Valle.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 49.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Felon Who Shot Deputy in Coachella Convicted of Assault on Peace Officer (mynewsla.com) — A jury has convicted a man of assaulting a peace officer and related gun and drug charges after a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy was shot during a 2017 pursuit in Coachella, though jurors deadlocked on attempted murder. The deputy survived and returned to duty, while the defendant now awaits sentencing at the Larson Justice Center in early January.
   

2. Phoebe Hopes for A Home in Year 2026 (coachellavalleyweekly.com) — A young rescue dog named Phoebe is still waiting for a forever home after being saved with her siblings and cared for by Loving All Animals, a private shelter in Coachella. Now in a foster home and well-trained, she needs an adopter with a yard and another friendly dog, especially from around the Coachella Valley where many residents seek smaller pets.
   

3. Coachella Valley, Yucca Valley headline 2025 All-DVL football team (desertsun.com) — Coachella Valley High School’s football stars dominated the Desert Valley League’s 2025 all-league selections, with Ivan Camargo and Javi Oliva sweeping offensive and defensive MVP honors. The Arabs’ championship season and deep playoff run translated into a long list of Coachella Valley players recognized alongside Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Indio standouts.
   

4. Kimberly Barraza appointed president of Healthcare District Board (kesq.com) — Residents in Coachella and Indio are getting new leadership on the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board, as Kimberly Barraza becomes president representing a zone that includes much of both cities. She’ll guide strategic planning, fill a vacant board seat early next year, and focus on improving access to care and health equity across the Coachella Valley.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coachella

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Friday December 19

• Parents Night Out
  Bagdouma Park Community Center, 51-251 Douma St, Coachella
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Jimmy Della Valle
  Spotlight 29 Casino , 46-200 Harrison Pl , Coachella
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Exercise with Art
  Indio Senior Center , 45700 Aladdin St , Indio
  9:00 am
• Salton Sea Community Meeting
  Coachella Branch Library , 1500 6th St , Coachella
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
  Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
  7:00 am
• Loteria with the Friends
  Indio Senior Center , 45700 Aladdin St , Indio
  10:00 am
• Beginners Spanish Class
  Indio Senior Center , 45700 Aladdin St , Indio
  1:00 pm
• Food Truck Fridays
  Indio City Hall , 100 Civic Ctr Dr , Indio
  5:00 pm
• GSA Holiday concert PS
  Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
  5:00 pm
• Indio Loteria Night - Indio, CA 2025
  Cinemark Century La Quinta and XD , 46-800 Washington St , La Quinta
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• SHHS Early College Trip
  College of the Desert , 43500 Monterey Ave , Palm Desert
  8:30 am
• Winter Art Program - Indio, CA 2025
  Cinemark Century La Quinta and XD , 46-800 Washington St , La Quinta
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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