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Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems

At meetings and in written comments, opponents of a planned Rock'n Avenue cited sanitation concerns, while the applicant's architect says the venue would complement the street's "refined and elegant" offerings.

Mark Talkington

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Feb 19, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 5-11

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

AI Assist

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Feb 18, 2026

DEVELOPMENT

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

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Feb 17, 2026

CITY HALL

City Council enthusiastically backs indoor sports complex exploration

Members called the concept a "win, win, win, win, win opportunity" that could address field shortages, attract tourism, and complement nearby university programs on the city's vacant 140-acre property.

Post Staff

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Feb 16, 2026

DEVELOPMENT

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

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Feb 13, 2026

CITY HALL

Officials eye Sheriff's facility for future city use, direct staff to explore renovation

Councilmembers said Thursday they favor keeping the 25,393-square-foot Civic Center building over commercial leasing or demolition as the Sheriff's Department prepares to relocate.

Post Staff

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Feb 12, 2026

ARTS & CULTURE

Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists

The two finalists' proposals will next go out for community input through Engage Palm Desert and other outreach before the City Council makes a final selection in April.

Mark Talkington

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Feb 11, 2026

Focus on: Development

DEVELOPMENT

Feb 13, 2026

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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

DEVELOPMENT

ARC advances downtown live/work conversion, sends Les Schwab back with design requests

Feb 10, 2026

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3 min read

ARC advances downtown live/work conversion, sends Les Schwab back with design requests

Alessandro Drive conversion sails through while Monterey Crossing proposal faces design scrutiny.

Post Staff

DEVELOPMENT

Timeshare project gets another extension, nearly 30 years after initial approval

Feb 4, 2026

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2 min read

Timeshare project gets another extension, nearly 30 years after initial approval

Palm Desert planning commissioners approved a six-month extension Tuesday for the Desert Willow Westin agreement as talks continue on five remaining buildings.

Post Staff

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Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 5-11

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

City Council enthusiastically backs indoor sports complex exploration

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

Officials eye Sheriff's facility for future city use, direct staff to explore renovation

Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists

Focus on: Development

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

ARC advances downtown live/work conversion, sends Les Schwab back with design requests

Timeshare project gets another extension, nearly 30 years after initial approval

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