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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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Life of WWII veteran and filmmaker George Ciampa to be celebrated in private ceremony Sunday in Palm Springs

Ciampa, known for his dedication to preserving veterans' memories, passed away at 98 last month. He will be remembered for his impactful documentaries and nonprofit work.

Our procrastinator’s guide to Modernism Week 2024

Modernism Week is chock-full of fascinating lectures from experts and iconic double-decker bus tours, but it’s also bigger than that. There are cocktail parties, theater, book signings, films, and so much more.

Official city flag might not be the one you’re thinking of, but it’s hidden in plain sight

Designed by flag enthusiast Henry Untermeyer, the flag hanging in Council Chambers at City Hall was adopted in 1984 and is meant to represent unity in a divided city.

City Council mulls regulations on private use of license plate readers

With neighborhoods expressing interest in installing cameras on their streets, city leaders will await legal analysis and other information before weighing in.

Local golfer beats 67 million-to-1 odds, notching not one, but two holes in one on the same day in the same round

Brenda Lemky, who describes herself as an average recreational golfer, accomplished the extraordinary feat earlier this month at Indian Canyon Golf Resort, just as the pros were settling in at their event in La Quinta.

Desert Healthcare District board concerned over pace of Palm Springs hospital lease, sale talks with Tenet

During a special meeting Monday evening, board members learned more about recent developments in the district's negotiations, voting on two measures that will keep their options open.

City staff surprised at unexpected drop in sales tax revenue midway through fiscal year

For Palm Springs specifically, city staff said the decrease can be traced back to the city’s two biggest categories -- restaurants and auto sales, which 'took a big hit' in the last six months.

Safety concerns prompt technological shift that may catch some local restaurant customers off guard

It’s a change accelerated during the pandemic, but in the case of one local eatery a 'contactless' payment system was done to hopefully prevent additional break-ins.

Calling for more oversight, public input, Palm Springs City Council approves moving forward on library renovations, funding study

With the approval, the city’s finance director can begin a preliminary financial analysis on debt issuance before returning with funding options.

Local filmmaker pays tribute to James Ivory, collaborators in documentary honoring ‘granddaddy of independent film’

Stephen Soucy said he hopes would-be filmmakers learn from Merchant Ivory’s resourcefulness and determination, much like he did in the process of creating his documentary.

Uncovering lost heritage: How tribal excavation revealed oldest known archaeological site in the valley

Just two months into construction of the new Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and spa, construction was halted after an amazing find. What followed was even more impressive.

City rejects lawsuit settlement proposal that includes relocating ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue, suggests plaintiffs deal with its owners

The proposal is the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the statue’s location in the middle of Museum Way. At issue is whether the city had the right to temporarily close a portion of the roadway in 2021.

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