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Sports Complex light pole project kicks off talk of eventually revitalizing entire facility

By Mark Talkington ● La Quinta ● January 21, 2023 January 21, 2023

Two poles are beyond their 30-year lifespan and need to be replaced, and lights atop the new poles need to be upgraded to be safer and more energy efficient.

Citing lack of licenses, health permits, Cathedral City acts to tighten regulations on sidewalk vendors

By Mark Talkington ● Cathedral City ● January 14, 2023 January 14, 2023

In extreme cases, code enforcement officers will now have authority to seize or dispose of foods, goods and merchandise of an unlicensed vendor.

First-of-a-kind program graduates first class in Desert Hot Springs

By Mark Talkington ● Desert Hot Springs ● December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022

During the seven-week program that began in October, participants were introduced to nearly every aspect of city government and the inner workings of multiple departments.

Read all about it: Independent bookstore will be new chapter for valley readers

By Mark Talkington ● The Valley ● October 3, 2022 October 3, 2022

The atmosphere will be designed more for browsing than bustle, with a goal of becoming an inviting hub for not only locals but visitors who might be looking for something to read poolside.

Palm Desert joins Rancho Mirage in offering additional turf conversion incentives

By Mark Talkington ● Palm Desert ● September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022

The Sept. 15 vote was not unanimous, as one councilmember took state leaders to task for creating a “one size fits all” approach to address the drought, negating the fact the Coachella Valley’s water supply is unique.

Artist bringing Indio’s newest mural to life will offer unique way for residents to help

By Mark Talkington ● Indio ● September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022

As part of the painting process, the artist plans to number sections of the mural so that anyone who wants to can pick up a brush and apply the corresponding color.

A different kind of golf may be coming to Cathedral City’s Patriot Park

By Mark Talkington ● Cathedral City ● September 9, 2022 September 9, 2022

Disc golf is experiencing a boom similar to pickleball. Both are among the country’s fastest-growing sports.

‘Extraordinary times’: $7 million in additional revenue expected in Cathedral City

By Mark Talkington ● Cathedral City ● September 1, 2022 September 1, 2022

In a report delivered Thursday, staff wrote that the city should see much better tax revenue than earlier expected. They proposed spending it in a way that will improve customer service at City Hall.

‘A glorious day for the district’: Agreement signed for water treatment facility funds

By Mark Talkington ● Desert Hot Springs ● August 27, 2022 August 27, 2022

Ground was broken on the project on 60 acres of land between 19th and 20th avenues in Desert Hot Springs in June. It is expected to be operational by next Fall.

It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity: Desert has been extra sticky this summer

By Mark Talkington ● The Valley ● August 22, 2022 August 22, 2022

Experts confirm this year’s monsoon season has been more humid, with clouds visible in the desert most days and plenty of rain in the nearby mountains.

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