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Palm Desert approves 156-unit housing project, rejecting CEQA appeal
The city council unanimously denied an outside group’s challenge to the Portola Springs development at Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue, with one councilmember warning that they should be careful not to let CEQA get “weaponized”.
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Palm Desert council backs police drone program, real-time surveillance center
The Drone as First Responder program and Real-Time Crime Center together carry an estimated price tag of more than $5 million spread over five years and split between Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells.
Palm Desert remains the valley’s top housing market as prices ease and sales hold steady
Detached home prices fell 4% year over year to $725,000, while the city led all nine valley markets with 180 sales over the past three months.
Indoor farmers market coming to Palm Desert this summer
Canyon Creek Mushroom Farm will host weekly Sunday market starting June 14, offering a cool alternative for East Valley residents.
Palm Desert Planning Commission extends Ironwood subdivision amid HOA confusion
The developer and HOA clashed over stormwater drainage authority, as commissioners noted repeated disputes between HOAs and the city over who controls what.
Palm Desert committee recommends feathers sculpture for permanent collection, eyes dog park mural
The Cultural Arts Committee voted unanimously this month to acquire a sculpture from the El Paseo exhibition while also agreeing to explore a resident’s proposal for a dog-themed mural at Civic Center Park.
Palm Desert picks public art for roundabout, affirms governance changes over objections
Gordon Heuther’s “Cactus Blossom” steel sculpture won nearly 75% of community support; committee members say council acted without consulting them.