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Kendall Balchan

Kendall Balchan was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and brings deep local knowledge and context to every story. Before joining The Post, 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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Palm Springs sales tax revenue is up as Measure J spending accelerates

A projected $1 million deficit is not a sign of financial distress, the city’s finance director said, but reflects Measure J dollars being spent on previously budgeted capital projects.

Palm Springs parks projects advance, but pickleball project faces further delays

Concrete is poured and light towers are up, but a supply chain issue has delayed the opening of Demuth Park's highly anticipated 22-court complex, city staff told commissioners on Monday among a host of other project updates.

Commission hears update on plan that aims to map and fix the worst shade gaps across Palm Springs

Consultants are tracking down which neighborhood parks, school routes, and transit stops are leaving vulnerable residents exposed so the city can prioritize where to build cooling infrastructure next.

City committee moves 115-unit affordable apartment complex forward

The project will serve households earning 30%-80% of area median income, with eligible income limits ranging from $25,850 to $98,400 depending on household size.

Palm Springs moves forward with road safety study, fresh fixes for CV Link

From sorting out cyclist-pedestrian confusion on the CV Link to a deep-dive safety study on major corridors, city leaders are mapping out immediate and long-term fixes to make streets safer.

Palm Springs board recommends Harvey Residence as landmark, strips 1940 Clark home from eligible list

While a lovingly restored Buff & Hensman residence advanced toward Class 1 landmark status, a 1940 home was denied designation because modern updates stripped away its signature stone masonry and original design.

Palm Springs 70mm Fest kicks off with secret double feature

A mystery modern movie joins Spielberg's "Close Encounters" for opening night; the three-day fest runs Friday through Sunday at the Historic Camelot Theatre.

Palm Springs housing market had a sharp drop in prices last month and an increase in sales activity

Palm Springs homes are selling slightly faster than a year ago, maintaining a market that ranks second in both total sales and speed across the Coachella Valley.

Palm Springs commission reviews plans for a minimalist amphitheater in Downtown Park

Consultants presented four design options ranging from $1 million to $4 million for Downtown Park's amphitheater, commissioners favored the less costly options.

Valley residents confront officials at data center town hall over unanswered questions

Residents from as far as Palm Springs packed a meeting in Coachella this week to challenge a proposed 450-acre project, pressing for specifics on water, noise and climate impacts.

Palm Springs weighs the pros and cons of an elected mayor as landmark Supreme Court voting rights ruling reshapes legal landscape

The Supreme Court's dismantling of a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act has injected new uncertainty into Palm Springs' ongoing discussion about shifting to a directly elected mayor.

Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike safety, wayfinding, CV Link gaps and a long-range downtown vision

From downtown wayfinding to a proposed bidirectional bike lane, the subcommittee covered a wide range of issues related to cyclist and pedestrian safety.

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