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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.

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.

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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.

Indio’s first independent bookstore coming to former Oasis on Miles music venue

The store would serve as a community-focused literary and cultural hub, hosting author events and arts programming while offering books and merchandise.

Valley officials credit synchronized traffic lights and real-time cellphone tracking for smoother festival traffic

"We use cell phone information real time," the Indio Police Chief said. "We know based on the entertainer when the community or when their people are coming into the valley, or when they're leaving...and moving towards the city of Indio into the Polo Grounds."

Indio police to get more drones for CV Link patrols

The extra drones come amid a valley-wide push for more surveillance tech like Flock cameras.

Indio Monroe Street freeway interchange clears milestone as officials set cost-sharing rules for cities

Officials say a major $181 million overhaul of the Interstate 10 interchange at Monroe Street is on track for a January construction launch.

Indio targets $27.5M state grant for solar homes, EV chargers, and new trails

After a failed earlier bid, Indio is revamping its strategy for a multimillion-dollar state climate grant that could fund solar, EV charging, walking trails and other green projects.