Why do people visit Palm Desert? Agency aims to find out
Interviews with 82 people across fly and drive markets will help lead to a refresh of the brand first shaped by a 2019 "desert rhythm" study.
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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.
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.
Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems
At meetings and in written comments, opponents of a planned Rock'n Avenue cited sanitation concerns, while the applicant's architect says the venue would complement the street's "refined and elegant" offerings.
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 outlines retail strategy as city sees growth, low vacancy rates
The city welcomed 12 notable retail openings in 2025. Two additional businesses are scheduled to open by the end of this month. And another 10 businesses are slated to open this year.
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.
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.
El Paseo board redirects $50,000 from digital platform to advertising after program disappoints
The Winter pass program attracted only 18 merchant participants, prompting the board to cancel its contract with Bandwango and increase the total budget to $325,000, with nearly 70% now supporting marketing initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
Business owners, others warn officials that new El Paseo bar would worsen existing problems
At meetings and in written comments, opponents of a planned Rock'n Avenue cited sanitation concerns, while the applicant's architect says the venue would complement the street's "refined and elegant" offerings.
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 outlines retail strategy as city sees growth, low vacancy rates
The city welcomed 12 notable retail openings in 2025. Two additional businesses are scheduled to open by the end of this month. And another 10 businesses are slated to open this year.
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.
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.
El Paseo board redirects $50,000 from digital platform to advertising after program disappoints
The Winter pass program attracted only 18 merchant participants, prompting the board to cancel its contract with Bandwango and increase the total budget to $325,000, with nearly 70% now supporting marketing initiatives.
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.