By any measure, the December 16 decision by the La Quinta City Council was one of the most consequential infrastructure votes the city has taken in years. In a 4–0 vote, with councilmember John Pena recused, the council approved a package of agreements and...
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Hanson House Foundation Marks a Milestone Year with Community Support and Growth
As 2025 draws to a close, the Hanson House Foundation celebrates a year of meaningful community impact, strengthened programs, and successful fundraising that reinforced its mission as a “home away from home” for families facing medical crises. The brainchild...
La Quinta’s SilverRock Court Rulings Clear a Path Forward for Long-Stalled Development
After more than a year of bankruptcy proceedings, appeals, and last-minute legal challenges, the long-stalled SilverRock development reached a decisive milestone this month when ownership of a key portion of the site officially transferred to a new developer....
Thermal Ranch Approved by Riverside County, Enabling Development of a Permanent Home for Desert International Horse Park
After years of study, public hearings, and detailed review of infrastructure and environmental impacts, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved the Thermal Ranch project, clearing the way for a landmark equestrian-centered development in the...
Supervisors Approve Termination of Desert Jet’s Lease for Extra Land at Jacqueline Cochran Airport
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 voted to terminate Desert Jet Center’s temporary lease of land adjacent to its hangar facility at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, a decision that clears the way for a new long-term tenant but raised...




