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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 City Council unanimously approves of proposed economic development plan 

The council voted 5-0 following a study session that drew residents and business owners who largely praised the initiative but stressed that its success hinges on tackling housing affordability.

With CV Link now open, residents push for better infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians city-wide

The group of residents has been meeting to address missing connections in the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, and they want more communication with the city.

Dust summit attracts elected officials, residents seeking concrete solutions beyond studies

“The frustration level is increasing for all of us who live in this great Coachella Valley, and we simply want to get some action taken.” -- Toper Taylor

Thousands gather for Palm Springs Pride Parade featuring six grand marshals, more than 200 entries

The Grand Marshals were honored for their advocacy work and commitment to fostering inclusion in Palm Springs.

Our guide to Pride: Four-day celebration of LGBTQ+ community brings thousands to city streets

Free events throughout the weekend include block parties, a festival, and the Pride Parade, all under the unifying theme of “Be Heard.”

CV Link ribbon cuttings celebrate completion of 40-mile path; some work still to be done in Palm Springs

With the CV Link now officially open, attention turns to the creation of community connectors and improving bike infrastructure valley-wide.

Architectural Review Committee denies hillside home near historic ruins

The proposed single-family residence would have been built on a 1.56-acre hillside property at the western terminus of West Santa Rosa Drive, approximately 65 feet from the Avery Field Cabin ruins.

College of the Desert announces free tuition for all students, launches AI initiative at Palm Springs event

The 'Pledge for All' program is set to launch in spring 2026, enrolling students for the fall semester.

At Aloe Palm Canyon, modernist architecture meets affordable housing for seniors

The $45 million development, which had its ribbon cutting Thursday, features floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated finishes, proving that beautiful architecture isn't just for the wealthy.

Palm Springs planning commissioners raise concerns about proposed 104-unit development

During a study session Tuesday evening, commissioners questioned financing, affordable housing details, and a proposed gate at The Village @ Racquet Club project.

Architectural Review Committee tackles four major projects, sends two back to the drawing board

The committee’s most contentious decision involved a nearly 5,000-square-foot hillside home near the city’s only designated historic ruins, located at the western terminus of Santa Rosa Drive.

Sandcliff becomes first multi-family historic district in Palm Springs to join National Register

The garden apartment community, built in the 1960s, represents a pivotal period in the city's midcentury residential development.

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