The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation finds itself at a pivotal moment that will help shape the future of healthcare access, workforce development, and community investment across the Greater Palm Springs. Within the span of several weeks, the...
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Bob Marra
GPS Market Monitor — June 2026
Vol. 1 · Issue 1 June 2026 Monthly Economic Intelligence Report Desert Economy Accelerates Amid Tourism Surge and Rising Residential Demand A comprehensive review of national economic conditions and Greater Palm Springs regional performance across real estate,...
A Famous New York Bagel Institution Lands in Palm Desert
In a storefront tucked near Sherman's Deli and Bristol Farms on Country Club Drive, the morning business begins early. The staff arrives before dawn. The cases are filled with plain, everything, sesame, jalapeño, and poppy seed bagels among others. Egg...
Coachella Valley Water Plan Finds Enough Supply for Growth, But Warns Reliability Must Be Managed
A new regional water plan prepared by six Coachella Valley water suppliers offers a message that is both reassuring and cautionary for the region’s business and civic leaders: the valley expects to have enough urban water to meet projected demand through 2050,...
Indio Approves A New Affordable Housing Model Built Around Rental Homes And ADUs
The Indio City Council unanimously approved Roadrunner Flats on June 17, clearing the way for a 10-acre affordable housing development in North Indio that will pair detached rental homes with accessory dwelling units (ADU) in a lower-density format that city leaders...



