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Palm Desert Housing Authority approves contract to fix flooding at Taos Palms apartments

The project, which will cost $240,000, will be fully reimbursed through federal Community Development Block Grant funds from HUD.

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Committee approves plan to refresh utility cabinet art program, expand to North Palm Desert

Refresh plan targets deteriorating vinyl wraps and painted cabinets, prioritizes San Pablo-El Paseo area and expansion to northern neighborhoods.

Council approves energy substation that would open up new areas for development

The substation will serve undeveloped parcels in two zones along the city’s northern edge.

Committee urges larger regional park as plan advances

Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Committee members who met Tuesday said the park needs to be large enough to meet growing demand for sports fields and recreation.

City Council to consider energy substation funding, housing bonds and hillside rules at Thursday meeting

Energy infrastructure funding, affordable housing bonds and new hillside development standards are among the major items set for discussion at the next regular City Council meeting.

City leaders elevate Portola Avenue interchange as long-term priority

A transportation update adopted by the Palm Desert City Council earlier this month lays out road, safety and congestion strategy for the next two decades.

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 City Council to hold special meeting on Pride resolutions after backlash

The Tuesday special session follows backlash to Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto’s request to roll back the city’s formal LGBTQ Pride Month recognition.

Pradetto proposes ending City Hall banner displays, revisiting diversity

A proposal by Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto would roll back a 2024 policy that includes Pride banner displays, prompting backlash from LGBTQ residents and setting up a broader debate over neutrality and inclusion at Palm Desert City Hall.

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.