Mark Talkington

Mark has been in the news business for 45+ years, including stints at daily newspapers and major news digital websites such as ESPN and MSN. After retiring from Microsoft, he became an entrepreneur in the community news and AI space.

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CITY HALL

Palm Desert City Council to hold special meeting on Pride resolutions after backlash

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Dec 15, 2025

CITY HALL

Pradetto proposes ending City Hall banner displays, revisiting diversity

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Dec 12, 2025

NEWS

Aquatic Center renovation continues on schedule

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Dec 2, 2025

DEVELOPMENT

ARC tables metal warehouse over design concerns

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Nov 25, 2025

CITY HALL

Commission approves 546-unit development on former golf course site

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Nov 18, 2025

CITY HALL

City leaders approve first animal control ordinance update in 27 years

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Nov 13, 2025

CITY HALL

Palm Desert council to review park plans, animal control overhaul, development agreement Thursday

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Nov 12, 2025

CITY HALL

City faces funding challenges as homeless outreach contract opens for competition

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Nov 10, 2025

CITY HALL

Palm Desert to phase in development fee increases over three years

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Nov 6, 2025

CITY HALL

Palm Desert moves forward on multiple capital projects

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Nov 6, 2025

CITY HALL

Joslyn Center members call for greater transparency, board reforms

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Nov 6, 2025