Council unanimously passes kratom ordinance, bans synthetic products, tightens tobacco rules
New rules restrict natural kratom leaf sales to adults 21 and older and ban synthetic kratom.
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Palm Desert City Council sets priorities ahead of budget planning
From mall redevelopment and charter schools to climate resiliency and a farmer's market, councilmembers each laid out their priorities, hoping to influence the coming budget planning session.
Palm Desert leads valley’s shift to buyer’s market as housing inventory surges, prices fall
In the most recent Desert Housing Report, the city recorded 803 homes listed for sale — the highest in the valley — while detached home prices dropped 3.5% year-over-year to $723,000.
Palm Desert leads valley in home sales as inventory continues to build
Prices remain mostly flat across the Coachella Valley, while longer selling times point to a market slowly tilting toward buyers.
Palm Desert home prices down compared to last year, inventory up
Housing inventory is up and prices are down. Though analysts say much of that is seasonal trends, year-over-year data put the trends in context.
Palm Desert City Council rejects call to roll back recognition of Pride
Decision follows four hours of public testimony after Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto's call to rescind diversity resolution.
Palm Desert to launch expanded voucher program for free pet spay and neuter services
The city found that direct vouchers massively increased participation in the free spay and neuter program compared to the old method of paying up front and getting reimbursed later.
Commission backs new Restoration Hardware storefront design, housing shift
The Architectural Review Commission approved major changes to the facade of the new Restoration Hardware store on El Paseo, allowing the architectural detail to prevent the building from looking too flat.
Palm Desert home prices up slightly compared to last year; valley-wide prices are slightly down
Palm Desert is bucking the regional price decline, showing a slight increase in prices.
Dust summit attracts elected officials, residents seeking concrete solutions beyond studies
“The frustration level is increasing for all of us who live in this great Coachella Valley, and we simply want to get some action taken.” — Toper Taylor