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Turn here for our latest coverage of the city of Indio. From City Hall meetings to important events, we try to provide a broad spectrum of vital information for those who know and love the Indio community.

Five Indio high school seniors among Riverside County academic honorees

Desert Sands Unified School District students from Amistad, Indio and Shadow Hills high schools were recognized at the 20th Annual Student Academic Awards for their dedication to excellence.

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Indio to celebrate grand opening of 30-acre sports park

Proposed additions for the next phase of development include pickleball and tennis courts, a skate park, a splash pad, and dog parks

Indio sets timeline for new gas station rules

From bans on gas stations along Highway 111 to new security camera requirements, Indio’s gas station landscape is about to change. The city is finalizing the new ordinance now to beat a June expiration date.

Indio overhauls subdivision rules, streamlining process for developers

The city's planning commission has recommended updates that speed up the approval process, bring Indio into compliance with state housing law, and make the rules easier for developers to navigate.

Indio directs federal grant funds toward park upgrades, meals for seniors, and homeless services

The city's annual federal block grant allocation came in slightly lower than expected, but the council approved the spending plan unanimously — with a push to make sure the Miles Avenue Park overhaul is done right.

Coachella Valley’s water supply is holding — for now

The region's underground water bank grew by 137,000 acre-feet last year, but a dry precipitation season and rising urban demand are putting the long-term sustainability plan to the test.

Indio wants to expand the city’s footprint, seeks community input for ideas

A massive land expansion east of the city could soon house new business parks and industrial hubs. Join city leaders Thursday at the Indio Teen Center to weigh in on the "Employment Corridor" project.

Indio planning commission recommends approval of revised Madison Pointe project

After months of revisions that stripped a car wash from the original plans, the commission unanimously backed the first phase of a 20-acre mixed-use development along the Highway 111 corridor.

Indio home sales hold firm as real-estate prices cool

While prices for condos and town homes saw a double-digit dip this March, sales volume is holding its own against last year’s numbers.

Indio approves $185,000 downtown land deal to expand revitalization efforts

The city's proposed purchase of two vacant lots near College of the Desert aims to boost future development potential, though no specific plans for the properties have been announced.