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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.
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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.
Palm Desert home prices hold steady, inventory slightly down
While desert condo prices slid 3% overall, Palm Desert attached homes held steady with a fractional 0.4% dip. Active listings fell to 532 homes across the city, where properties averaged 57 days on the market.
Palm Desert delays Portola Avenue assisted living expansion over design, roofline concerns
Plans to expand the Homekind assisted living facility on Portola Avenue were sent back to the drawing board Tuesday after the Architectural Review Commission voted on several requirements for the developer.