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Palm Desert committee recommends feathers sculpture for permanent collection, eyes dog park mural

The Cultural Arts Committee voted unanimously this month to acquire a sculpture from the El Paseo exhibition while also agreeing to explore a resident's proposal for a dog-themed mural at Civic Center Park.

Palm Desert design panel questions whether landscaping rules have any teeth

Architectural Review Commission Chair James McIntosh pointed to two prominent intersections where approved trees were later removed, and asked whether requiring plantings is a "futile effort" without enforcement.

Palm Desert parks panel votes to fight council’s plan to cut its meetings

The committee passed a 6-1 recommendation urging the city council to reverse an ordinance that would reduce monthly meetings to bimonthly, with members saying they were left out of the process.

Arts Committee approves two student works for public display, begins sculpture selection process

Now in its 39th year, the Student Art and Essay Contest drew 65 individual works and 11 class murals on the theme "What Grows in My Dream Garden."

Palm Desert commission advances hillside design rules (again) and approves live/work project

Updated rules related to hillside homes had to return to the commission for approval, and the commission okayed a live/work project right off Highway 111.

Joslyn Center board working on bylaws, transparency amid member concerns

Council hears update after residents voice concerns; city says the nonprofit operates independently despite receiving public funding.

Palm Desert council to set 2026 priorities, consider new tobacco, kratom rules

Goal-setting session will shape city spending and development focus. Public hearing at regular meeting targets flavored tobacco and synthetic kratom.

City Council enthusiastically backs indoor sports complex exploration

Members called the concept a "win, win, win, win, win opportunity" that could address field shortages, attract tourism, and complement nearby university programs on the city's vacant 140-acre property.

Council unanimously rejects appeal, approves 546-home development on former golf course

An environmental group argued that the project needed a full impact report, but councilmembers said the legal threshold for the appeal was not met.

Officials eye Sheriff’s facility for future city use, direct staff to explore renovation

Councilmembers said Thursday they favor keeping the 25,393-square-foot Civic Center building over commercial leasing or demolition as the Sheriff's Department prepares to relocate.