🌱 How did Indian Wells factor into Sabalenka’s record-breaking tiebreak streak?
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- How did Indian Wells factor into Sabalenka’s record-breaking tiebreak streak?
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas!.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 46.
- Friday: Remaining warm with sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stat of the Year, No. 4: Aryna Sabalenka wins 19 tie-breaks in a row, a new women's record (tennis.com) — Indian Wells tennis fans get a nod here, as Aryna Sabalenka’s record-breaking season includes a tight second-round win there that helped fuel an incredible streak of 19 straight tie-break victories. The piece walks through each key match where she prevailed in breakers, highlighting how that clutch play powered her to multiple titles and a dominant 22-3 tie-break record for 2025. 
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Marinelli Bros Circus presents: The Magic of Christmas!
The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 CA-111, Palm Desert
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Thursday December 18
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Coffee and Conversation
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Trivia Night at Renaissance Esmeralda (Date Change)
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells , 44400 Indian Wells Ln , Indian Wells
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Ribbon Cutting - BaBaLoo Lounge
Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce 73833 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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La Quinta High School , 79255 Blackhawk Way , La Quinta
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Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
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Winter Art Program - Indio, CA 2025
Cinemark Century La Quinta and XD , 46-800 Washington St , La Quinta
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Ribbon Cutting Atoyac Meat Market
Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce , 73850 Hwy 111 - Suite D , Palm Desert
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Bermuda Dunes Community Center , 78400 Ave 42 , Bermuda Dunes
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Bermuda Dunes Community Center , 78400 Ave 42 , Bermuda Dunes
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Bermuda Dunes Community Center , 78400 Ave 42 , Bermuda Dunes
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Avoid the area" due to police activity in Murrieta, California.
8:08PM on Dec 15: Police are on location at Old Carriage Road and Country Walk Lane, advising the public to avoid the area. (Nextdoor )
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Bartender - New Restaurant Opening Team in Indian Wells. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indian Wells here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palm Desert
- Coachella Valley Kids Shop With A Cop For 2025 Season (patch.com)
- Beloved Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive This Week In Palm Desert: What To Know (patch.com)
- Here's Why Police, Fire Engine Sirens Will Blare Dec. 17 In The Coachella Valley (patch.com)
La Quinta
- KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to LQR 2025-CALI (apnews.com)
- Casey Wilson Got Rats for Christmas (thecut.com)
- Victories and awards from the world of Coachella Valley golf in 2025 (vcstar.com)
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