🌱 Which Desert Hot Springs students made MSWD’s 2026 calendar?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Desert Hot Springs students made MSWD’s 2026 calendar?
• How Desert Hot Springs police used a drone to catch a thief

Also on today's calendar: HOLIDAY HOOTENANNEY! with Desert Hot Things.

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 81 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MSWD Announces Calendar Drawing Contest Winners [Sponsored] (ukenreport.com) — Local students from Desert Hot Springs High School and other area schools have been honored in Mission Springs Water District’s 2026 calendar contest, celebrating artwork about water conservation and groundwater protection. Free calendars are available at City Hall, the DHS Library, the Recreation Center, and the MSWD lobby. Families can also request a copy by phone or email for home delivery.
   

• Suspect Arrested, Stolen Package Recovered After Desert Hot Springs Police Investigation (crimevoice.com) — Police in Desert Hot Springs recently used surveillance video, a drone unit, and CHP air support to track down a suspect in a package theft and recover the stolen item. Officers obtained a search warrant, detained the man during a traffic stop, and returned the package to its owner. The suspect faces multiple alleged charges, though his name has not been released.
   

📸 Around Desert Hot Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Desert Hot Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at Palm Springs Surf Club
  Palm Springs Surf Club, 1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• HOLIDAY HOOTENANNEY! with Desert Hot Things
  The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• TK/K & Nuntasiri - Winter Concert
  Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
  8:00 am
• 2nd / McQuown - Winter Concert
  Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, CA 92234
  8:45 am
• Knit and Crochet
  Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
  9:15 am
• Arts & Crafts Club
  Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
  10:00 am
• Watercolor Workshop
  Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
  1:00 pm
• Plants, Flowers and Ritual for the Darker Days — https://milkthistleyuccavalley.com/
  Milk Thistle Apothecary & Tarot , 56332 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
  4:00 pm
• Chenza 12/18
  The Roost Lounge , 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 , Cathedral City
  5:30 pm
• VillageFest every Thursday
  Main Street Palm Springs , 266 N Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs
  6:00 pm
• Deserted Films: Holiday Oddities 4
  Palm Springs Cultural Center , 2300 E Baristo Rd , Palm Springs
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
  Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on December 16, 2025 in Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 near Dillon & Holman, Sky Valley Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Sky Valley/Dillon road)
• Up date on boy I found taped up this morning
  He is a vary loving boy has not tried to go over my 4ft high fence or go after my dogs or my guinea foul I have running around my property I'll try… (Nextdoor Sky Valley)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Desert Hot Springs. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Cathedral City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Desert Hot Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cathedral City

• ‘LA Friday Night Fights' Returns In 2026 (fightnews.com)
• CV Link Ramon crossing leaves pedestrians, riders with no safe pedestrian pathway (kesq.com)
• Dan Gauthier Talks Joining ‘Days' After 15-Year Hiatus & His Take on Peter Blake (wfmz.com)

Palm Springs

• Peak Travel Season Hits Palm Springs International Airport: What To Know When You Go (patch.com)
• Home of the Week: Palm Springs house looks ready to star in a Nancy Meyers movie (fancypantshomes.com)

Palm Desert

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