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Mark Talkington

Mark is the cofounder and publisher of The Post. He first moved to the Coachella Valley in 1994 and is currently a Palm Springs resident. After a long career in newspapers (including The Desert Sun) and major news websites such as ESPN.com and MSN.com, he started The Post’s parent company, Valley Voice Media, in 2021.

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Palm Desert council approves construction manager for two fire station rebuilds

By Mark Talkington & AI Assist

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city hall

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August 25, 2026

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.