Palm Desert council approves construction manager for two fire station rebuilds
Fire Station 33, at 44-400 Town Center Way, will undergo tenant improvements, while Fire Station 71, at 73-995 Country Club Drive, will be demolished and rebuilt.
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Palm Desert parks committee approves work plan prioritizing trails, playgrounds and shade
Trail connectivity ranked as the top initiative for 2026-27, as a design is already underway linking two city parks along an existing path.
Council backs six-month extension for Desert Willow development agreement
Development Services staff said the additional time will allow the city and developer to finalize revisions to a performance schedule outlining remaining obligations, deliverables and deadlines for completing the project.
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 public safety roundup: March 26 through April 1
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for March 26 – April 1, 2026, which was released on a later Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 12-18
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 12 through 18. Reports are typically released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: March 5-11
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for March 5 through 11. Reports are typically released on Thursdays.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 26-March 4
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's weekly report for Feb. 26 – March 4, which was released on Thursday.
Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 19-25
The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Feb. 19 through 25. Reports are typically released on Thursday.