Indio’s State of the City highlights new civic center, sports park and neighborhood projects
From the rebuilt Avenue 44 bridge to new electrical substations, Indio officials highlighted aggressive infrastructure growth Thursday.
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Indio automotive teacher wins $100,000 prize
Gregory Kraus of Amistad High School is one of five grand prize winners in the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.
Indio scales back state climate grant bid to $5 million development request
The city pivoted from a $27.5 million ask to a smaller grant with a smaller scope that could affect two neighborhoods, the Jewel and Sun Gold communities.
Stalled subdivision gets another year while a canal bridge awaits approval
An Indio commission extended plans for the 146 home Affresco West map one more year, its fourth city extension since 2019, as the owner awaits water district and federal approvals.
Indio Planning Commission backs larger ADUs, with bonus space for affordable rentals
Commissioners recommended expanding accessory dwelling unit size limits up to 1,300 square feet for market-rate units and 1,500 square feet for affordable rentals.
Indio eases massage rules for spas, gyms and wellness businesses
The ordinance lets day spas, salons and fitness studios offer massage alongside other services, reversing a rule that limited it to medical practices only.
Indio police face pushback and oversight questions in Flock camera presentation
As residents urged the Indio City Council to reconsider its contract with Flock Safety, police presented a live look at how the 72-camera network operates. The briefing hit an unexpected hitch when the demonstration appeared to reveal real vehicle data on screen.
Indio council delays vote on 1.8 million-square-foot warehouse project after marathon meeting
Nearly 20 residents testified during a meeting that stretched almost seven hours and past midnight before the council sent the Oasis at Indio proposal back for a smaller industrial footprint.
Indio marks Hunger Action Month as FIND Food Bank expands food rescues and benefit services
Teaming up with 15 Indio grocery stores and restaurants, FIND Regional Food Bank has recovered over 406,000 pounds of unsold edible food from the landfill.
Indio weighs changes to Highway 111 specific plan as housing development lags behind commercial growth
Four years into Indio's Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, city planners report that commercial projects are outpacing residential development. Planning commissioners reviewed potential code updates Wednesday.