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.
Council moves to codify logo use; leaves aging seal redesign debate unresolved
Two failed redesign attempts and a split council leave the 1973 seal — depicting a golfer, tennis player, and bighorn sheep — intact for now.
Palm Desert leads valley in home sales and inventory as prices dip slightly
Palm Desert remains the Coachella Valley’s busiest real estate hub. It’s the city with the top total sales and available inventory according to the latest Desert Housing Report.
Palm Desert cuts library construction contract, restarts bidding process
City ends agreement with Tilden Coil over cost overruns; new proposals must align with the $30 million estimate.
Palm Desert City Council prepares for end of dining deck program
The pandemic-era solution for outdoor dining is coming to an end and Palm Desert City Councilmembers are discussing how to inform El Paseo businesses before the deadline is up.
Commission approves unpermitted pickleball court over noise objections, sparking calls for code overhaul
Members of the Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission cited city code in approving the court, but acknowledged city noise standards may not be fit for the sport.
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.
New library faces contractor setback; director reports strong usage, expanding programs
Contractor's $50M cost estimate — nearly double the budget — delays opening to late 2028; library reports sharp gains in visitors and circulation.
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.
City prepares upgraded Independence Day celebration for nation’s 250th, but no drone shows on the horizon
Extra red, white, and blue lighting, commemorative items, and expanded kids' activities are planned, while heat and cost concerns ground a proposed drone show.