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Kendall Balchan

Kendall is managing editor and co-founder of The Indio Post. She was born and raised in Indio, where she still lives, and brings deep local knowledge and context to every story. Prior to her work in local community news, she spent three years as a producer and investigative reporter at NBC Palm Springs. In 2024, she was honored as one of the rising stars of local news by the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation.

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Defunct Indio Mall redevelopment advances as Planning Commission approves three new drive-through sites

"We want to turn blight into bright," a representative for the owners of the defunct Indio Fashion Mall told Planning Commissioners on Wednesday.

Indio Planning Commission weighs in on 4,600-acre annexation plan for a new industrial hub

Commissioners favored a plan that would make 4,600 acres east of Dillon Road part of Indio. Staff said the preferred plan would add 4.5 million square feet of industrial space and create an estimated 5,000 new jobs.

Indio prepares to roll out fiber broadband internet to three mobile home parks

Following a citywide expansion of fiber lines along major streets, Indio engineers are preparing to connect individual mobile homes starting this fall.

Indio to plant 500 shade trees across parks and private yards to fight extreme heat

Powered by a $2.9 million state and federal forestry grant, Indio is set to receive 500 native and drought-tolerant trees. Half will line city parks and streets, while the other 250 will be distributed to residents.

Applications open for CV Lakers public art project ahead of inaugural home opener

Local artists have until Aug. 6 to apply for a spot in a new Coachella Valley Lakers art collaboration. Selected creators will paint a custom basketball representing their home city, with their artistic process documented for a weekly summer video series leading up to opening night.

Indio Planning Commission delays vote on residential event ordinance after hours of deliberation

Planning commissioners voted 4-1 to continue the proposed permitting framework for weddings and parties, citing a need for more input from residents and event operators.

Nomination period opens for three Indio council seats

Candidates are lining up for Indio's District 2, 3 and 4 council races in the Nov. 3 election, including Mayor Elaine Holmes' bid for another term.

Homes in Indio are taking longer to sell than anywhere else in the Coachella Valley

Regional real estate data shows buyers are securing steeper discounts across the valley but overall sales remain 23% below historic averages.

Indio moves closer to permanently banning data centers

On the current timeline, a permanent ban could be in place as early as October.

Indio adopts new rules targeting vacant commercial buildings

"If you're going to invest in Indio, maintain your property," Councilmember Ben Guitron said during the Wednesday meeting.