To solve modern problems with construction, Indio councilmember looks to the past for innovation
'We need to start learning how to do this again. And we need to think about how to modernize it,' says Councilmember Oscar Ortiz.
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Desert Wildlife Center opens in Indio, filling critical gap in animal care valleywide
The center will be the region's only certified wildlife rehabilitation facility once it receives final state approval in the coming weeks.
One-day count of homeless people in Indio shows 53% decline from 2023
The survey is not a comprehensive accounting of all unhoused people, but rather a snapshot of what the population looks like on a single day.
May 15 Weekly Briefing: Expansion talk, new COD president, Día del Niño, and more
In this week's briefing we tell you why Indio leaders are exploring expanding the city's boundaries, how to celebrate children this weekend, and who will be stepping in to lead College of the Desert.
College of the Desert names Val Martinez Garcia as new superintendent/president
The Board of Trustees approved Martinez Garcia's appointment with a 3-2 vote, with contract details to be finalized and presented for formal approval at a meeting on Friday.
Data shows decrease in injury-related traffic collisions, increase in citations compared to last year
Indio's comprehensive traffic safety program, Drive Smart, has been in full swing since December of last year, and the Indio Police Department said it’s already seeing results.
Indio considers major eastern expansion to boost local jobs
More than 3,000 acres east of the city could be used for annexation and expansion due to the relatively low level of constraints to development.
Housing prices hold on to pandemic-era gains; supply beginning to outpace demand
The latest data shows homes in Indio are staying on the market an average of about 53 days. They're also selling about 1.8% below asking price.
May 8 Weekly Briefing: Budget balanced, power agency activated, local shop is extra busy, and more
In this week's briefing we tell you what the city's next budget will look like, how officials hope to address the need for critical utilities, and how a local florist is keeping up with demand during a particularly busy stretch.
Indio joins Coachella Valley power agency, activating new regional utility
The joint powers authority will address critical electrical infrastructure shortfalls in the eastern valley, where developers have faced challenges securing power capacity for new projects.
Desert Wildlife Center opens in Indio, filling critical gap in animal care valleywide
The center will be the region's only certified wildlife rehabilitation facility once it receives final state approval in the coming weeks.
One-day count of homeless people in Indio shows 53% decline from 2023
The survey is not a comprehensive accounting of all unhoused people, but rather a snapshot of what the population looks like on a single day.
May 15 Weekly Briefing: Expansion talk, new COD president, Día del Niño, and more
In this week's briefing we tell you why Indio leaders are exploring expanding the city's boundaries, how to celebrate children this weekend, and who will be stepping in to lead College of the Desert.
College of the Desert names Val Martinez Garcia as new superintendent/president
The Board of Trustees approved Martinez Garcia's appointment with a 3-2 vote, with contract details to be finalized and presented for formal approval at a meeting on Friday.
Data shows decrease in injury-related traffic collisions, increase in citations compared to last year
Indio's comprehensive traffic safety program, Drive Smart, has been in full swing since December of last year, and the Indio Police Department said it’s already seeing results.
Indio considers major eastern expansion to boost local jobs
More than 3,000 acres east of the city could be used for annexation and expansion due to the relatively low level of constraints to development.
Housing prices hold on to pandemic-era gains; supply beginning to outpace demand
The latest data shows homes in Indio are staying on the market an average of about 53 days. They're also selling about 1.8% below asking price.
May 8 Weekly Briefing: Budget balanced, power agency activated, local shop is extra busy, and more
In this week's briefing we tell you what the city's next budget will look like, how officials hope to address the need for critical utilities, and how a local florist is keeping up with demand during a particularly busy stretch.
Indio joins Coachella Valley power agency, activating new regional utility
The joint powers authority will address critical electrical infrastructure shortfalls in the eastern valley, where developers have faced challenges securing power capacity for new projects.