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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.
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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.
Arts Committee backs $25,000 Plein Air Festival sponsorship, picks student contest theme
The Cultural Arts Committee wants more detailed economic impact data for 2027 and is exploring moving the student art exhibit to the Palm Desert Library.
The Living Desert set to break ground on lion habitats, event center after city extension
Construction on a 37,650-square-foot event center, administrative offices, and three new lion habitats is expected to begin within two weeks.
City commission delays medical office conversion of former church over design clash
Plans to turn a church on Fred Waring Drive into a 9,300-square-foot medical center were put on hold Tuesday.
Palm Desert council approves construction manager for two fire station rebuilds
Fire Station 33, at 44-400 Town Center Way, will undergo tenant improvements, while Fire Station 71, at 73-995 Country Club Drive, will be demolished and rebuilt.