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Palm Desert panel delays church-to-medical-office conversion over entrance, roofline design
The Architectural Review Commission voted 5-0 to send plans for the former University Baptist Church back to the developer for a second time, asking for glass doors and a thinner roofline.
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Revised $33 million Dave Erwin Park plan approved, but without some features
Construction is expected to finish by summer 2029, and staff are pursuing about $24 million in potential grants to offset the cost.
City Council approves view study as a reference document, not a new rule
City staff said the 13 recommendations for protecting mountain and landscape views will guide future planning but create no regulations, change no standards and commit no funding.
Palm Desert council backs removable-sidewalk plan for permanent outdoor dining
During a Thursday study session, councilmembers said they support advancing a program with a preferred design for El Paseo, while noting only two restaurants are using the current program.
City leaders considering extending COD lease for library instead of building new
Mayor Evan Trubee told a city committee Tuesday that renovating the existing space at College of the Desert could cost $10 million to $12 million, far less than a standalone building.
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.
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.