Palm Desert council approves construction manager for two fire station rebuilds
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.
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Palm Desert weighs cheaper design for new library
City Councilmembers backed exploring cost-saving design changes Thursday as the city works to bring the long-planned library project within budget and address rising demand for library services.
Palm Desert council backs new commercial compliance program along El Paseo, Highway 111
Palm Desert is shifting from complaint-based enforcement to regular business inspections with a new dedicated commercial compliance officer.
Palm Desert parks committee approves work plan prioritizing trails, playgrounds and shade
Trail connectivity ranked as the top initiative for 2026-27, as a design is already underway linking two city parks along an existing path.
Architectural commission approves Giuseppe’s restaurant signs months after prior removal
The design commissioners initially reviewed didn't match what was actually installed, with the real version surfacing in an online map image before Tuesday's 5-1 vote.
Nomination period opens for Palm Desert council races
Candidates are beginning to line up for Palm Desert’s District 4 and 5 City Council races, an election that will complete the city’s transition to five single-member council districts.
Council backs six-month extension for Desert Willow development agreement
Development Services staff said the additional time will allow the city and developer to finalize revisions to a performance schedule outlining remaining obligations, deliverables and deadlines for completing the project.
Palm Desert panel’s landmark rejection spurs debate over preservation process
Members say the debate over a 1956 home's altered exterior exposed deeper flaws in the city's landmark process, reviving calls for a tiered system and application overhaul.
Palm Desert adopts $112 million budget amid council scrutiny of police spending and transparency
Councilmembers on Thursday questioned a new $1.5 million sheriff's contingency fund and faulted staff for providing limited access to budget details.
Palm Desert expands license plate camera network to 157, approves up to $2.5 million in future upgrades
Councilmembers left the option open to consider adding live-view cameras to city parks in the future.
Palm Desert weighs cheaper design for new library
City Councilmembers backed exploring cost-saving design changes Thursday as the city works to bring the long-planned library project within budget and address rising demand for library services.
Palm Desert council backs new commercial compliance program along El Paseo, Highway 111
Palm Desert is shifting from complaint-based enforcement to regular business inspections with a new dedicated commercial compliance officer.
Palm Desert parks committee approves work plan prioritizing trails, playgrounds and shade
Trail connectivity ranked as the top initiative for 2026-27, as a design is already underway linking two city parks along an existing path.
Architectural commission approves Giuseppe’s restaurant signs months after prior removal
The design commissioners initially reviewed didn't match what was actually installed, with the real version surfacing in an online map image before Tuesday's 5-1 vote.
Nomination period opens for Palm Desert council races
Candidates are beginning to line up for Palm Desert’s District 4 and 5 City Council races, an election that will complete the city’s transition to five single-member council districts.
Council backs six-month extension for Desert Willow development agreement
Development Services staff said the additional time will allow the city and developer to finalize revisions to a performance schedule outlining remaining obligations, deliverables and deadlines for completing the project.
Palm Desert panel’s landmark rejection spurs debate over preservation process
Members say the debate over a 1956 home's altered exterior exposed deeper flaws in the city's landmark process, reviving calls for a tiered system and application overhaul.
Palm Desert adopts $112 million budget amid council scrutiny of police spending and transparency
Councilmembers on Thursday questioned a new $1.5 million sheriff's contingency fund and faulted staff for providing limited access to budget details.
Palm Desert expands license plate camera network to 157, approves up to $2.5 million in future upgrades
Councilmembers left the option open to consider adding live-view cameras to city parks in the future.