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.
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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.
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’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 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.
Wellness studio to join Indio’s downtown revitalization with Smurr Street lease
Nexus Breath plans to bring yoga, mat pilates, and sound therapy to the city's downtown core.
City proposes new rules and increased fines for short-term rentals
Ahead of next month’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, Indio weighs strict new party house rules that could include fines as high as $5,000.
Valley might be in buyer’s market according to new analysis
Analysts determined supply is outpacing demand throughout much of the valley.
Indio opens Business Connect Center to support local entrepreneurs
The new facility at 45222 Towne Street will offer one-on-one support, business classes, and panel discussions, with plans for a learning lab and co-working space in future phases.
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.
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’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 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.
Wellness studio to join Indio’s downtown revitalization with Smurr Street lease
Nexus Breath plans to bring yoga, mat pilates, and sound therapy to the city's downtown core.
City proposes new rules and increased fines for short-term rentals
Ahead of next month’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, Indio weighs strict new party house rules that could include fines as high as $5,000.
Valley might be in buyer’s market according to new analysis
Analysts determined supply is outpacing demand throughout much of the valley.
Indio opens Business Connect Center to support local entrepreneurs
The new facility at 45222 Towne Street will offer one-on-one support, business classes, and panel discussions, with plans for a learning lab and co-working space in future phases.