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Palm Desert expands license plate camera network to 157, approves up to $2.5 million in future upgrades
Councilmembers left the option open to consider adding live-view cameras to city parks in the future.
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Palm Desert extends outdoor dining decks with eye on permanent program
The city council voted to preserve the patio spaces through mid-2027 while studying a uniform redesign. However, not every remaining restaurant is guaranteed to keep their deck.
Arts Committee advances sculpture donation, dog park mural and relocation of longtime sculpture
The committee backed accepting the $700,000 Jedd Novatt sculpture, funding a $40,000 dog park mural and moving a 15-year City Hall fixture, though some members raised concerns about the donor’s anonymity.
Palm Desert panel backs hillside home that predates new design rules
The Architectural Review Commission unanimously recommended approval of a 6,700-square-foot hillside residence — a project submitted before the city’s new hillside design standards took effect but that staff says conforms with them anyway.
Palm Desert to mark Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday at Civic Center Park
The city’s annual Independence Day event will feature live music, food, family activities, a sensory safe space, and a fireworks show synchronized to local radio stations.
Palm Desert commission approves DSRT SURF villa redesigns, Restoration Hardware to open third El Paseo store
It’s been almost seven years since the mixed use surf project was approved, and water is now in the lagoon. Developers needed approval for some changes to 33 planned villas, and Restoration Hardware has its sights set on a third location.
Palm Desert parks panel tackles cost surge, new projects at monthly meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee on Tuesday heard that a planned regional park’s price tag has nearly doubled, while the city pursues a privately funded indoor sports facility and the aquatic center reports a strong return.