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Library sees sharp growth in use at temporary home
Cardholders jumped 60%, circulation rose 19% and digital demand climbed sharply in 2025-26 as staff turn their focus to accessibility and digital literacy.
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DSRT Surf opens in Palm Desert after more than a decade of development
The wave pool began its phased soft opening Sept. 26 with the Surf Lagoon and Surf Center.
Palm Desert home prices hold steady, inventory slightly down
While desert condo prices slid 3% overall, Palm Desert attached homes held steady with a fractional 0.4% dip. Active listings fell to 532 homes across the city, where properties averaged 57 days on the market.
Palm Desert delays Portola Avenue assisted living expansion over design, roofline concerns
Plans to expand the Homekind assisted living facility on Portola Avenue were sent back to the drawing board Tuesday after the Architectural Review Commission voted on several requirements for the developer.
Palm Desert council votes 4-1 to oppose bill splitting Riverside County sheriff, coroner offices
The measure would create an independent medical examiner’s office by next year. Councilmember Karina Moreno cast the lone dissenting vote.
City officials delay vote on SCE outage resolution, seeking tougher terms
City Council members voted unanimously to postpone action on a resolution addressing SCE planned outages, directing staff to draft a stronger version addressing all outages after hearing from a resident and utility representatives.
Palm Desert moves ahead with plans to study recreation of historic William F. Cody entry sign
A $30,000 grant from the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will fund conceptual design work, but construction could ultimately cost the city as much as $300,000.