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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

DEVELOPMENT

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

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Feb 10, 2026

EDUCATION

California Indian Nations College receives eight-year accreditation

The Palm Desert institution becomes the first tribal college in almost 30 years to earn initial federal accreditation for a full eight-year term.

Post Staff

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Feb 5, 2026

DEVELOPMENT

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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Feb 4, 2026

Focus on: Development

DEVELOPMENT

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

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

DEVELOPMENT

Palm Desert Planning Commission approves warehouse near Dinah Shore Drive

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Palm Desert Planning Commission approves warehouse near Dinah Shore Drive

While the project is in an industrial part of the city, a new residential development is located just on the other side of Dick Kelly Drive.

Erin Rode

The Palm Desert Post

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

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

California Indian Nations College receives eight-year accreditation

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

Focus on: Development

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

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

Palm Desert Planning Commission approves warehouse near Dinah Shore Drive

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