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In this week's roundup, we report on a proposed new home subdivision, a call for oversight of data centers, changes to the fairgrounds and surveys — lots and lots of surveys.
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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, Jan. 29
In this week's roundup, we report on a proposed new home subdivision, a call for oversight of data centers, changes to the fairgrounds and surveys — lots and lots of surveys.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
In this week's roundup, we report on a proposed new home subdivision, a call for oversight of data centers, changes to the fairgrounds and surveys — lots and lots of surveys.
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Developers would not commit to a price estimate for the single-family homes, but said they would be priced slightly below market rate.
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Indio Planning Commission reviews plans for 50-home subdivision – The Indio Post
Developers would not commit to a price estimate for the single-family homes, but said the would be priced slightly below market rate.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Developers would not commit to a price estimate for the single-family homes, but said they would be priced slightly below market rate.
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The water and electrical hookups would serve both vendors and customers of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
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Riverside County approves $1.1 million for fairgrounds RV parking improvements – The Indio Post
The water and electrical hookups would serve both vendors and customers of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The water and electrical hookups would serve both vendors and customers of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
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With only 109 responses from Indio residents as of Monday, SunLine officials want to hear from more to help shape the future of public transit in the valley.
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SunLine Transit Agency wants more input from Indio residents on survey to overhaul Coachella Valley bus service – The Indio Post
With only 109 responses from Indio residents as of Monday, SunLine officials want to hear from more Indio residents to help shape the future of public transit in the valley.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
With only 109 responses from Indio residents as of Monday, SunLine officials want to hear from more to help shape the future of public transit in the valley.
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Commissioners raised concerns after seeing projects like the QTS Data center in Arizona.
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Indio Sustainability Commission votes to more closely study impacts of data centers – The Indio Post
The Indio Sustainability Commission is considering how large-scale data centers could affect our local water and power supply.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Commissioners raised concerns after seeing projects like the QTS Data center in Arizona.
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In this week’s roundup: Rental blight crackdowns in Indio, ticket price questions in Palm Springs, new wayfinding signs in Palm Desert, a sports park nearing completion — plus a call for El Paseo artists.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In this week’s roundup: Rental blight crackdowns in Indio, ticket price questions in Palm Springs, new wayfinding signs in Palm Desert, a sports park nearing completion — plus a call for El Paseo artists.
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While Desert Open Studios has seen a higher concentration of participants from the West Valley, each year organizers try to recruit and support creators in Indio and Coachella.
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East Valley artists taking center stage this weekend at Desert Open Studios – The Indio Post
Step into the work spaces of more than a hundred artists valley-wide, including several East Valley artists showcasing their work at CV Collective.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
While Desert Open Studios has seen a higher concentration of participants from the West Valley, each year organizers try to recruit and support creators in Indio and Coachella.
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“We need our local government to help restore trust.” — Gabriela Armenta, a community organizer and founder of Danza Azteca Citlaltonac
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'It cannot be nothing': Residents urge Indio leaders to enact stronger protections for families in fear of immigration enforcement – The Indio Post
More than a dozen residents speak for an hour before the Indio City Council to ask for better protections amid an increase in immigration activity in the city.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:44 PM
“We need our local government to help restore trust.” — Gabriela Armenta, a community organizer and founder of Danza Azteca Citlaltonac
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647 animals were taken in from Indio, while 366 were adopted, 100 returned to owners, and 69 transferred to rescue partner groups.
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Animal Services reports nearly 1,000 service calls in Indio in five months – The Indio Post
647 animals were taken in from Indio, while 366 were adopted, 100 returned to owners, and 69 transferred to rescue partner groups.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
647 animals were taken in from Indio, while 366 were adopted, 100 returned to owners, and 69 transferred to rescue partner groups.
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The new facility will offer one-on-one support, business classes, and panel discussions, with plans for a learning lab and co-working space in future phases.
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Indio opens Business Connect Center to support local entrepreneurs – The Indio Post
The new facility at 45222 Towne Street will offer one-on-one support, business classes, and panel discussions, with plans for a learning lab and co-working space in future phases.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The new facility will offer one-on-one support, business classes, and panel discussions, with plans for a learning lab and co-working space in future phases.
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In this week's Briefing we tell you how the city plans to address blight in our neighborhoods, help being offered for entrepreneurs, and some data from animal services and the new library.
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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Jan. 22, 2026
In this week's Briefing we tell you how the city plans to address blight in our neighborhoods, help being offered for entrepreneurs, and some data from animal services and the new library.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
In this week's Briefing we tell you how the city plans to address blight in our neighborhoods, help being offered for entrepreneurs, and some data from animal services and the new library.
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The newly approved ordinance shifts the city to a proactive enforcement model that officials say will create a night-and-day difference in community standards and blight.
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Indio City Council adopts new residential rental inspection program to target neighborhood blight – The Indio Post
The newly approved ordinance shifts the city to a proactive enforcement model that officials say will create a night-and-day difference in community standards and blight.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The newly approved ordinance shifts the city to a proactive enforcement model that officials say will create a night-and-day difference in community standards and blight.
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The branch manager reported 544 new library card registrations and an increase in circulation.
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New Indio Public Library showing signs of growth – The Indio Post
The branch manager reported 544 new library card registrations and an increase in circulation.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The branch manager reported 544 new library card registrations and an increase in circulation.
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Phase 1 of the Indio Sports Park features 11 soccer fields, a professional football field, baseball field, softball field, perimeter walking bath, and a concession stand.
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Indio Sports Park could open in spring, still needs funding for pickleball and splash pad expansion – The Indio Post
Indio officials are targeting an April ribbon-cutting for the new multi-field sports complex while navigating state budget shifts to secure funding for future pickleball and splash pad expansions.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Phase 1 of the Indio Sports Park features 11 soccer fields, a professional football field, baseball field, softball field, perimeter walking bath, and a concession stand.
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From a new proactive housing safety initiative to a $500,000 grant to clear forensic backlogs, here is what’s on the agenda for Wednesday’s Indio City Council meeting.
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Indio Council to weigh rental inspection program, I-10 beautification and forensic grants – The Indio Post
From a new proactive housing safety initiative to a $500,000 grant to clear forensic backlogs, here is what's on the agenda for Wednesday’s Indio City Council meeting.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM
From a new proactive housing safety initiative to a $500,000 grant to clear forensic backlogs, here is what’s on the agenda for Wednesday’s Indio City Council meeting.
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Palm Desert retail growth, renovation hurdles at Indio’s Arts Center, murals to deter vandalism, and a look back at a nearly 50-year career at Palm Springs International Airport — all in this week’s roundup.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Palm Desert retail growth, renovation hurdles at Indio’s Arts Center, murals to deter vandalism, and a look back at a nearly 50-year career at Palm Springs International Airport — all in this week’s roundup.
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The lease with Riverside County expires later this year, which left two options: begin another 25-year lease or purchase the property from the county.
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Coachella/Indio waste transfer station to nearly triple capacity with $520,000 land purchase – The Indio Post
The lease with Riverside County expires later this year, which left the JPA with two options: begin another 25-year lease or purchase the property from the county.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The lease with Riverside County expires later this year, which left two options: begin another 25-year lease or purchase the property from the county.
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This week’s Briefing looks at why the city has struggled to hire contractors for the Indio Arts Center, help with high electric bills, and upcoming art projects across the city.
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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing for Jan. 15: Cost overruns, electric assistance, art projects, and more
In this week's Briefing we tell you why the city has struggled to find contractors to work on the Indio Arts Center, help that's available for those struggling to pay their electric bills, and run down a slew of art that's planned all over the city.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This week’s Briefing looks at why the city has struggled to hire contractors for the Indio Arts Center, help with high electric bills, and upcoming art projects across the city.
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The city will need almost $1 million in additional funds to fix structural and fire code violations and damage to the building.
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Indio Arts Center renovation facing budget obstacles – The Indio Post
The city will need almost $1 million in additional funds to fix structural and fire code violations and damage to the building.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The city will need almost $1 million in additional funds to fix structural and fire code violations and damage to the building.
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The expansion will help families who may have previously earned too much to qualify for help but still struggle to balance their monthly budgets
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More IID customers qualify for electric bill relief as IID expands assistance programs – The Indio Post
The expansion will help families who may have previously earned too much to qualify for help but still struggle to balance their monthly budgets
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The expansion will help families who may have previously earned too much to qualify for help but still struggle to balance their monthly budgets
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Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
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Major Indio public art projects advance toward completion – The Indio Post
Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
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The City of Indio Public Arts Commission is moving forward with a plan to install murals on restroom buildings at three city parks as part of an effort to reduce vandalism and enhance public spaces.
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Indio seeks artists for park restroom murals to deter graffiti – The Indio Post
The designs should be visually dense without empty space that would unintentionally encourage graffiti.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The City of Indio Public Arts Commission is moving forward with a plan to install murals on restroom buildings at three city parks as part of an effort to reduce vandalism and enhance public spaces.
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How Palm Desert is planning for future growth, the relocation of a controversial Palm Springs statue, and a fundraiser named after a fallen Marine from Indio are all in this week’s Coachella Valley news roundup.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
How Palm Desert is planning for future growth, the relocation of a controversial Palm Springs statue, and a fundraiser named after a fallen Marine from Indio are all in this week’s Coachella Valley news roundup.
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Jan. 8 Weekly Briefing: Horse rescue troubles, the latest housing report, budget priorities, and more theindiopost.com/jan-8-weekly...
Jan. 8 Weekly Briefing: Horse rescue troubles, the latest housing report, budget priorities, and more
In this week's briefing, we tell you about a local nonprofit that needs assistance with its latest effort, how home sales looked last month, and how you can help Marine families through an upcoming event.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Today we tell you about a local nonprofit that needs assistance with its latest effort, how home sales looked last month, and and an event aimed at helping Marine families.
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Jan. 8 Weekly Briefing: Horse rescue troubles, the latest housing report, budget priorities, and more – The Indio Post
In this week's briefing, we tell you about a local nonprofit that needs assistance with its latest effort, how home sales looked last month, and how you can help Marine families through an upcoming event.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Today we tell you about a local nonprofit that needs assistance with its latest effort, how home sales looked last month, and and an event aimed at helping Marine families.
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