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PUBLIC SAFETY

Dec 18, 2025

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6 min read

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Dec. 11-17

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Dec. 11 through 17. Reports are typically released on Thursday.

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DEVELOPMENT

Planning Commission moves forward new design standards for hillside homes

Dec 16, 2025

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3 min read

Planning Commission moves forward new design standards for hillside homes

The city initiated the process for new guidelines for hillside homes over a year ago, with a goal of creating clearer and more formal design standards for homes on rocky hillsides and to balance the natural beauty of the hillsides with residential development.

Erin Rode

CITY HALL

Palm Desert City Council rejects call to roll back recognition of Pride

Dec 16, 2025

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7 min read

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.

Kendall Balchan

CITY HALL

Palm Desert City Council to hold special meeting on Pride resolutions after backlash

Dec 15, 2025

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3 min read

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.

Mark Talkington

PUBLIC SAFETY

Dec 13, 2025

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6 min read

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Dec. 4-10

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Dec. 4 through 10. Reports are typically released on Thursday.

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CITY HALL

Dec 12, 2025

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5 min read

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.

Mark Talkington

CITY HALL

Palm Desert to launch expanded voucher program for free pet spay and neuter services

Dec 11, 2025

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3 min read

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.

Kendall Balchan

BUSINESS

Commission backs new Restoration Hardware storefront design, housing shift

Dec 9, 2025

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4 min read

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.

Kendall Balchan

PUBLIC SAFETY

Dec 4, 2025

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6 min read

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 27 - Dec. 3

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Nov. 27 through Dec. 3. Reports are typically released on Thursday.

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NEWS

Aquatic Center renovation continues on schedule

Dec 2, 2025

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3 min read

Aquatic Center renovation continues on schedule

Representatives of the aquatic center told Parks and Recreation Committee members at a Tuesday meeting that demolition work in the mechanical room has proceeded smoothly during the first weeks of construction.

Mark Talkington

HEALTH

Dec 1, 2025

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2 min read

Healthcare district seeks director to represent area that includes portion of city

Residents of zone five have until Jan. 5 to apply for the seat left vacant by Arthur Shorr's resignation.

Post Staff

NEWS

Two Palm Desert construction projects begin today, affecting traffic

Dec 1, 2025

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2 min read

Two Palm Desert construction projects begin today, affecting traffic

Gerald Ford Drive closes eastbound lane through spring; Cook Street paving work set through mid-December.

Post Staff

DEVELOPMENT

ARC tables metal warehouse over design concerns

Nov 25, 2025

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3 min read

ARC tables metal warehouse over design concerns

The applicant will need to return to the Architectural Review Commission with revised plans before the project in the service Industrial zoning district near Dinah Shore Drive and Spyder Circle can advance.

Mark Talkington

PUBLIC SAFETY

Nov 22, 2025

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6 min read

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 13-19

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's latest weekly report. Reports are typically released on Thursdays.

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BUSINESS

El Paseo board redirects $50,000 from digital platform to advertising after program disappoints

Nov 20, 2025

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2 min read

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.

Post Staff

PUBLIC SAFETY

Nov 20, 2025

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4 min read

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 6-12

The following incidents are based on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's weekly report for Nov. 6 through 12. Reports are typically released on Thursday.

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CITY HALL

Commission approves 546-unit development on former golf course site

Nov 18, 2025

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3 min read

Commission approves 546-unit development on former golf course site

The Catavina development will be built on the site of the former Santa Rosa Golf Club, which closed in 2015, adding single-family homes on 81 acres south of Frank Sinatra Drive and west of Portola Avenue.

Mark Talkington, +1

COMMUNITY

WildLights returns to Living Desert for 33rd season

Nov 18, 2025

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3 min read

WildLights returns to Living Desert for 33rd season

The annual Palm Desert holiday event features millions of lights and runs select nights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30.

Post Staff

COMMUNITY

Palm Desert considers 10-year lease for Coachella Festival artwork

Nov 18, 2025

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3 min read

Palm Desert considers 10-year lease for Coachella Festival artwork

The artwork, which would be funded entirely through the city's public art fund at a cost not expected to exceed $300,000, features five vertical towers ranging from 25 feet to 50 feet tall.

Post Staff

BUSINESS

Palm Desert home prices up slightly compared to last year; valley-wide prices are slightly down

Nov 17, 2025

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3 min read

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.

Kendall Balchan

CITY HALL

City leaders approve first animal control ordinance update in 27 years

Nov 13, 2025

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3 min read

City leaders approve first animal control ordinance update in 27 years

The Palm Desert City Council voted 5-0 to approve modernized regulations adding microchipping requirements, dangerous animal procedures.

Mark Talkington

CITY HALL

Palm Desert considering refinements to criteria for Key to the City honorary recognition

Nov 13, 2025

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2 min read

Palm Desert considering refinements to criteria for Key to the City honorary recognition

Under the proposed process, the mayor and mayor pro tem would review applications and make initial recommendations before bringing selections to the full city council for approval.

Post Staff

CITY HALL

Palm Desert council to review park plans, animal control overhaul, development agreement Thursday

Nov 12, 2025

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4 min read

Palm Desert council to review park plans, animal control overhaul, development agreement Thursday

The City Council will begin with a study session at 1:45 p.m., followed by a closed session at 3:15 p.m. and the regular meeting at 4 p.m.

Mark Talkington, +1

COMMUNITY

Nov 12, 2025

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2 min read

Community cleanup, bench dedication at Homme-Adams Park postponed

Friends of the Desert Mountains and the city are organizing the event to mark National Public Lands Day. Wet weather has put on a damper on the plans.

Post Staff

CITY HALL

City designates Marrakesh Country Club as historic district

Nov 11, 2025

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3 min read

City designates Marrakesh Country Club as historic district

The 155-acre mid-century modern complex joins the city's roster of protected properties following a multi-year preservation effort.

Post Staff

Recent Articles

Keep up with all the latest news about Palm Desert

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Dec. 11-17

Planning Commission moves forward new design standards for hillside homes

Palm Desert City Council rejects call to roll back recognition of Pride

Palm Desert City Council to hold special meeting on Pride resolutions after backlash

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Dec. 4-10

Pradetto proposes ending City Hall banner displays, revisiting diversity

Palm Desert to launch expanded voucher program for free pet spay and neuter services

Commission backs new Restoration Hardware storefront design, housing shift

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 27 - Dec. 3

Aquatic Center renovation continues on schedule

Healthcare district seeks director to represent area that includes portion of city

Two Palm Desert construction projects begin today, affecting traffic

ARC tables metal warehouse over design concerns

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 13-19

El Paseo board redirects $50,000 from digital platform to advertising after program disappoints

Palm Desert public safety roundup: Nov. 6-12

Commission approves 546-unit development on former golf course site

WildLights returns to Living Desert for 33rd season

Palm Desert considers 10-year lease for Coachella Festival artwork

Palm Desert home prices up slightly compared to last year; valley-wide prices are slightly down

City leaders approve first animal control ordinance update in 27 years

Palm Desert considering refinements to criteria for Key to the City honorary recognition

Palm Desert council to review park plans, animal control overhaul, development agreement Thursday

Community cleanup, bench dedication at Homme-Adams Park postponed

City designates Marrakesh Country Club as historic district

The Palm Desert Post