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CITY HALL

New library faces contractor setback; director reports strong usage, expanding programs

Contractor's $50M cost estimate — nearly double the budget — delays opening to late 2028; library reports sharp gains in visitors and circulation.

Mark Talkington

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Mar 23, 2026

BUSINESS

Palm Desert Planning Commission puts plans for new El Paseo bar on hold

Commissioners wanted Rock'n Avenue bar developers to hold another community engagement meeting before coming back for approval.

Tyler Maldonado

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Mar 17, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY

Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 5-11

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursdays.

AI Assist

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Mar 16, 2026

CITY HALL

City prepares upgraded Independence Day celebration for nation's 250th, but no drone shows on the horizon

Extra red, white, and blue lighting, commemorative items, and expanded kids' activities are planned, while heat and cost concerns ground a proposed drone show.

Tyler Maldonado

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Mar 12, 2026

ARTS & CULTURE

Arts Committee approves two student works for public display, begins sculpture selection process

Now in its 39th year, the Student Art and Essay Contest drew 65 individual works and 11 class murals on the theme "What Grows in My Dream Garden."

Post Staff

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Mar 11, 2026

CITY HALL

Palm Desert development pipeline remains active despite slower entitlements

Planning staff reports most projects now in construction phase rather than early approval stages.

AI Assist, +1

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Mar 10, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 26-March 4

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for Feb. 26 – March 4, which was released on Thursday.

AI Assist

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Mar 6, 2026

Focus on: Development

DEVELOPMENT

Palm Desert commission advances hillside design rules (again) and approves live/work project

Mar 4, 2026

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4 min read

Palm Desert commission advances hillside design rules (again) and approves live/work project

Updated rules related to hillside homes had to return to the commission for approval, and the commission okayed a live/work project right off Highway 111.

Post Staff

DEVELOPMENT

Palm Desert commissioners approve 156-unit single-family project on vacant infill parcel

Feb 17, 2026

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3 min read

Palm Desert commissioners approve 156-unit single-family project on vacant infill parcel

Members of the city's Planning Commission unanimously backed the development, replacing an earlier plan for 394 apartments that neighbors opposed.

Erin Rode

DEVELOPMENT

Feb 13, 2026

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3 min read

Council unanimously rejects appeal, approves 546-home development on former golf course

An environmental group argued that the project needed a full impact report, but councilmembers said the legal threshold for the appeal was not met.

Post Staff

The Palm Desert Post

New library faces contractor setback; director reports strong usage, expanding programs

Palm Desert Planning Commission puts plans for new El Paseo bar on hold

Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 5-11

City prepares upgraded Independence Day celebration for nation's 250th, but no drone shows on the horizon

Arts Committee approves two student works for public display, begins sculpture selection process

Palm Desert development pipeline remains active despite slower entitlements

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 26-March 4

Focus on: Development

Palm Desert commission advances hillside design rules (again) and approves live/work project

Palm Desert commissioners approve 156-unit single-family project on vacant infill parcel

Council unanimously rejects appeal, approves 546-home development on former golf course

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