Mark Talkington | The Palm Desert Post

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Mark Talkington

Mark is a journalist with 45+ years in the news business, from daily newspapers (including The Desert Sun), to ESPN.com and then Microsoft. After winding down his days at Microsoft he began a community news initiative in the Coachella Valley called Valley Voice Media and an AI news startup called Satchel.

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Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems

BUSINESS

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Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems

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Feb 19, 2026

Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists

ARTS & CULTURE

Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists

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Feb 11, 2026

Holocaust survivors, descendants share memories of tragedy and resilience at Palm Desert event

COMMUNITY

Holocaust survivors, descendants share memories of tragedy and resilience at Palm Desert event

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Jan 28, 2026

Palm Desert outlines retail strategy as city sees growth, low vacancy rates

BUSINESS

Palm Desert outlines retail strategy as city sees growth, low vacancy rates

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Jan 12, 2026

Palm Desert mayor addresses growth, infrastructure and community character at first coffee event

NEWS

Palm Desert mayor addresses growth, infrastructure and community character at first coffee event

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Jan 7, 2026

Committee urges larger regional park as plan advances

CITY HALL

Committee urges larger regional park as plan advances

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Jan 6, 2026

City leaders elevate Portola Avenue interchange as long-term priority

CITY HALL

City leaders elevate Portola Avenue interchange as long-term priority

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Dec 31, 2025