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Happy Saturday, everyone, and welcome to our look back at the stories shaping life across our entire desert community — The CV Reporter. Each week, we bring together standout reporting from The Palm Springs Post, The Palm Desert Post, and The Indio Post so you can see beyond your own neighborhood and stay connected to the issues, people, and moments that matter across the entire Coachella Valley.
Programming note: We’ll be off for the Independence Day holiday next Saturday, so there will be no newsletter in your inbox. We’ll meet you back here on July 11.
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Indio Post
DATA CENTER BAN
A rendering of a proposed data center planned for Coachella has since been put on hold after community members expressed outrage at several public meetings.
Indio officials are moving to permanently ban data centers from the city over concerns that the massive tech facilities would drain the desert’s limited water supply, strain the electrical grid, and worsen local air quality. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a ban on data centers, setting up a final vote by the City Council next month.
Palm Desert Post
BUDGET APPROVED
The City Council Chamber at Palm Desert City Hall. (File photo)
The Palm Desert City Council adopted a $112 million General Fund budget for fiscal year 2027 on Thursday, with higher spending driven by public safety and major infrastructure projects. Councilmembers questioned a new $1.5 million sheriff’s contingency fund and pushed staff to make future budget documents more transparent and accessible.
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DAP HEALTH
The annual event highlights the importance of taking control of your health. At DAP Health, we know HIV remains a serious concern, so we make regular testing, early detection, and access to prevention and treatment essential steps toward reducing stigma and ending the epidemic.
Indio Post
WATER LAW LOOMS
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A state law restricting the use of potable water for nonfunctional turf irrigation drew scrutiny this week at the Indio Sustainability Commission meeting, with commissioners questioning whether the city is doing enough to alert large water users about approaching compliance deadlines.
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Palm Springs Post
HOURS EXTENDED
Clients at the Palm Springs Access Center off El Cielo Road watch television. City leaders Wednesday evening opted to keep the facility open later during extreme conditions. (File photo)
The Palm Springs City Council on Wednesday directed staff to start the process of extending hours at the Palm Springs Access Center during the summer months to provide some relief from heat for people experiencing homelessness.
Palm Desert Post
HOME SALES UP, PRICES DOWN
According to the latest Greater Palm Springs Realtors Desert Housing Report, the median price for an average-sized detached home in Palm Desert fell 2.9% to $711,200 compared to the year before while attached home prices fell 2.4% to $514,200.
WHAT WE’RE READING
Standout reporting from trusted sources
⚖️ A wrongful-termination lawsuit against Eisenhower Medical Center questions the preferential treatment received by big-money donors [Coachella Valley Independent]
⛽ BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices [Reuters]
💸 California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? [CalMatters]
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