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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley for March 14, 2026 Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week’s CV Reporter: Local governments tackle housing and infrastructure, a notable community figure earns a sidewalk star, arts and culture events take center stage, and more.

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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Major progress on housing permits, a call for local artists, free trees and more in this edition of The Indio Post.

Major progress on housing permits, a call for local artists, free trees and more in this edition of The Indio Post.

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Indio issued 706 housing permits in 2025, far outpacing recent years – The Indio Post City planner credits the surge to a post-pandemic recovery, with more development expected in the year ahead.

City planner credits the surge to a post-pandemic recovery, with more development expected in the year ahead.

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Committee formed to select from 26 proposals for art in city parks as commissioners debate using city money for art outside Indio – The Indio Post Murals destined for bathrooms at Indio parks serve a greater purpose than just brightening up the location. The city thinks they could also deter graffiti.

Murals destined for bathrooms at parks serve a greater purpose than just brightening up the location. They could also deter graffiti.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week's roundup: Transparency concerns address in Palm Desert, healthcare challenges throughout the valley, an architectural gem earns protection in Palm Springs, and much more.

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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, March 5, 2026 In this week's Briefing: Indio's vacation rental rules are under review, the valley's health report reveals gaps, and we tell you about a unique school district event aimed at introducing young women to tech.

In this week's Briefing: Indio's vacation rental rules are under review, the valley's health report reveals gaps, and we tell you about a unique school district event aimed at introducing young women to tech.

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City proposes new rules and increased fines for short-term rentals – The Indio Post Ahead of next month’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, Indio weighs strict new party house rules that could include fines as high as $5,000.

Ahead of next month’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, Indio weighs strict new party house rules that could include fines as high as $5,000.

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Desert Sands Unified School District confronts financial strategy amid student enrollment decline – The Indio Post District officials presented a budget report highlighting sustainable planning amid a declining student population and an increase in faculty and cost of living.

District officials presented a budget report highlighting sustainable planning amid a declining student population and an increase in faculty and cost of living.

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Coachella Valley health report reveals rising food insecurity, gaps in access to healthcare – The Indio Post A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley for Feb. 28 Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week’s look back at news across the valley: Palm Desert officials address kratom, Palm Springs is tackling a glut of rental cars parked in neighborhoods, and an Indio man got a special honor in DC.

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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 Commission votes down a car wash, new sustainable building rules, a local connection to the State of the Union and more.

Commission votes down a car wash, new sustainable building rules, a local connection to the State of the Union and more.

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Indio Planning Commission delays Madison Pointe project over car wash dispute – The Indio Post Commissioners voted unanimously to delay the Madison Pointe project, directing the developer to scrub a proposed Quick Quack car wash from the plans to protect the "pedestrian-friendly" vision for the Highway 111 corridor.

Commissioners voted unanimously to delay the project, directing the developer to scrub a proposed Quick Quack car wash from the plans.

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Indio commission briefed on new sustainable building standards – The Indio Post The Sustainability Commission this week learned more about new and pending state laws that could change how homes are cooled.

The Sustainability Commission this week learned more about new and pending state laws that could change how homes are cooled.

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Indio man joins Rep. Raul Ruiz at State of the Union to highlight health care costs – The Indio Post A local small business owner says his family's insurance premiums have risen by $15,000 a year without enhanced ACA tax credits.

A local small business owner says his family’s insurance premiums have risen by $15,000 a year without enhanced ACA tax credits.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week's look back: Why you're likely hearing more airplane noise in the valley, plans for an El Paseo bar face pushback, remembering a legendary lyricist who left his mark here, and more.

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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 In this week's Briefing: How city leaders hope to gain the community's trust when it comes to immigration enforcement, the Date Festival awards some scholarships, and there's an answer to the question of why we're hearing increased airplane noise in the city.

In this week's Briefing: How city leaders hope to gain the community's trust when it comes to immigration enforcement, the Date Festival awards scholarships, and why we're hearing increased airplane noise in the city.

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Indio updates tax revenue expectations ahead of festival season – The Indio Post "We also rely on the festivals. If they succeed, we succeed," the city’s financial director told councilmembers on Wednesday.

“We also rely on the festivals. If they succeed, we succeed,” the city’s financial director told councilmembers on Wednesday.

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Indio City Council acts to restore trust with new immigration enforcement transparency policy – The Indio Post Councilmembers and the Indio Police Chief said the policy exists to reassure residents that they can access city services without fear.

Councilmembers and the Indio Police Chief said the policy exists to reassure residents that they can access city services without fear.

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Remembering Billy Steinberg: Hitmaker, farm kid and Coachella Valley original – The Indio Post From “Like a Virgin” to “True Colors,” Steinberg shaped pop history — but in Palm Springs, he was a rock rebel and in the East Valley he was a loyal friend who never forgot his roots.

From “Like a Virgin” to “True Colors,” Steinberg shaped pop history — but in Palm Springs, he was a rock rebel and in the East Valley he was a loyal friend who never forgot his roots.

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📆 Indio Weekly Events Calendar for Feb. 15, 2026 What to watch for in the week ahead in Indio and the surrounding area

Looking for something to do in the coming week? Turn to our look ahead at the next seven days (and more)!

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week's look back: Funding hurdles for an Indio housing project, the bass takes center stage in Palm Springs, finalists named for roundabout art in Palm Desert, and more.
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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 New affordable housing, the meaning behind a colorful mural, and your complete guide to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival

In this week's briefing: New affordable housing, the meaning behind a colorful mural, and your complete guide to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.

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Your complete guide to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, set to open Thursday – The Indio Post Everything you need to know for the 78th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival: from the food and fun to the furry animals.

Everything you need to know for the 78th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival: from the food and fun to the furry animals.

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Massive mural transforms street corner into a celebration of Indio's history and culture – The Indio Post The 100-foot long mural includes references to the Riverside County Fairgrounds and famous music festivals but also native plants, papel picado, lotería cards, and a piñata.

The 100-foot long mural includes references to the Riverside County Fairgrounds and famous music festivals but also native plants, papel picado, lotería cards, and a piñata.

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Indio Public Arts Commission updates plan for new interactive signage Indio is upgrading its public art experience with uniform, interactive signage featuring QR codes to help residents and visitors explore the city's vibrant murals and iconic sculptures.

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Developer seeking $29 million for 203-unit affordable housing project in Indio More than a dozen people attended an informational meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the plans for the affordable housing community.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

Preservation in Palm Springs, path funding in Indio, next steps for more development at Desert Willow in Palm Desert and more stories are in this week’s look back at what’s happening throughout the valley.

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Valley might be in buyer’s market according to new analysis – The Indio Post Analysts determined supply is outpacing demand throughout much of the valley.

Indio recorded 66 sales during the three-month period ending in January, a decrease from 71 homes sold during the same period last year.

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$20 million secured for Arts and Music Line bike pathway project The plan calls for nine miles of protected bike paths to connect more homes and schools to the CV Link.

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🌴 Indio Weekly Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 In this week's roundup, we report on how you can catch glimpses of Indio's past on film, fire and ambulance protection costs have risen, and what's next for a highly anticipated bicycle path.

In this week's roundup, we report on how you can catch glimpses of Indio's past on film, why fire and ambulance protection costs have risen, and what's next for a highly anticipated bicycle path.

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