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Kendall Balchan

Kendall is 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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Indio council wants more information before deciding on gas station moratorium 

The direction comes after months of debate amongst city commissioners, and outcry from residents.

Indio City Council divided on its role in immigration enforcement, transparency

Councilmembers debate whether or not the city should seek more information and transparency from federal agencies regarding immigration arrests.

Indio planning commission debates gas station moratorium as landscape, EV charging requirements move forward

Commissioners asked staff why it has taken months for their recommendation for a moratorium to reach council.

CV Link ribbon cuttings celebrate completion of 40-mile path; regional leaders eye Indio biking improvements

With the CV Link now officially open, attention turns to the creation of community connectors and improving bike infrastructure valley-wide.

Indio adopts new building codes amid council concerns over housing affordability, adds crucial air conditioning requirement

The state requires the building code update, otherwise Indio would lose the ability to enforce local amendments

Indio transportation projects get nearly $4 million in regional funding, Monroe Interchange Project up for major grant

The projects all include street widening, the addition of more car lanes, and bike lanes.

COD announces free tuition for all students, launches AI initiative at state of the college event

The ‘Pledge for All’ program is set to launch in spring 2026, enrolling students for the fall semester.

Burglary arrest points to evolving safety needs in a growing downtown Indio

At a recent meeting, members of the Indio City Council said they were realistic about the growing city and acknowledged the need for more patrols.

Indio celebrates growth, honors community leaders at State of the City

Mayor Glenn Miller announced two flagship events, including the Indio Pickleball Open and a night golf tournament.

Developer presents 20-acre mixed-use project for Highway 111 corridor

The project calls for 300 market rate apartments, a 130-room hotel, retail, a drive-through Starbucks, and a Quick Quack car wash.