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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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Plans for ‘soulless’ and ‘pseudo-modern’ new development ignite passion in city’s architecture community

A recent conversation about a proposed development on East Palm Canyon Drive opened up a larger conversation on flaws with the design and architecture of new developments in the city.

City’s homeless navigation center shows progress one year after some of its doors first opened

City officials who spoke Thursday evening reported full occupancy for some portions of the facility while police cited a decrease in visible homelessness.

Planning Commission approves Chick-fil-A with conditions, reduced drive-thru

The 5-2 decision came after lengthy discussions about the environmental impact of drive-thru establishments and their compatibility with the city’s climate action and sustainability initiatives.

70mm Film Festival brings cinema classics to the biggest screen in Palm Springs

Historic Camelot Theater to showcase "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Vertigo," "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Interstellar" in their original format, saving film buffs a trip to Los Angeles.

Palm Springs launches tenant rights workshops amid rising rent costs

Low-income residents are encouraged to learn about protections as city data shows 30% of renters spend over half their income on housing.

Crime in city down overall in 2024; violent offense spike explained

The total number of reported offenses dropped from 2,330 in 2023 to 2,288 in 2024, according to data collected by the Palm Springs Police Department for the FBI’s reporting system.

Commission discusses vehicle idling limits as new warehouse, drive-thrus raise air quality concerns

The Palm Springs Sustainability Commission is revisiting idle reduction strategies. So far, Palm Desert is the only Coachella Valley city to adopt restrictions.

Committee approves design, with minor changes, for massive warehouse within city limits

During deliberation Tuesday evening, the 730,000-square-foot building sparked concerns over its potential impact on tourism and job sustainability amid automation advancements.

Proposed energy efficiency upgrade ordinance for older homes to be revisited

The ordinance came under scrutiny for its complexity and potential financial impact on homeowners when it was proposed late last year.

City to address fact that plenty of free downtown parking is hidden

Shorter time limits for street parking to encourage turnover, coupled with a no-reparking ordinance to prevent abuse, were among other recommendations in the report.

Our procrastinator’s guide to Modernism Week 2025

It's not too late to score tickets to some of the best events during one of the city's signature events. Check out our recommendations for some of the hidden gems in a packed calendar.

Police chief addresses rise in LGBTQ+ hate crime reports at commission meeting

Counting two incidents this year, the total number of reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in the city since the start of 2023 stands at nine. While not a large number, Chief Andy Mills said '...it is significant.'

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