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The Desert Sun

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Major changes planned for Palm Desert mall site. See latest proposal

In November 2023, a Los Angeles company purchased Palm Desert’s declining mall with the goal of transforming it into what it called a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Now, nearly three years later, the company has started to publicly sketch out a proposal for what that redevelopment could look like, along with a timeline for bringing it to fruition. It includes homes, shops, restaurants and new commercial buildings along parts of the site now covered with parking lots. A Powerpoint presentation published online ahead of a planned presentation to the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, Nov. 12, details what the mall’s owner, Pacific Retail Capital Partners , describes as a still-evolving plan for a mix of new housing, “neighborhood retail” offerings and a public plaza at the site. The plan also calls for maintaining much of the existing enclosed mall, which covers about 34 acres. The presentation also unveils what would be the new name for the property: “The Village at Palm Desert.” A memo from the city's director of economic development, Martin Alvarez, says the presentation gives the council an early look at a specific plan that will be formally submitted to the city council for consideration next spring. A

Palm Desert, CA · 1d

The Desert Sun

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Palm Valley School campus sells for $14.6 million; future unclear

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the $14.6 million sale of Palm Valley School's former 36-acre campus in Rancho Mirage, months after the school's abrupt closure amid low enrollment and financial trouble. The Rademaker Trust was the winning bidder for the property at 35-525 Da Vall Drive. Its trustee, Michael G. Rademaker, is the founder and CEO of Ontario-based MGR Real Estate, which specializes in commercial and residential real estate sales, leasing and property management throughout Southern California, the company's website says . Three bidders competed for the property, and a judge approved the sale on Thursday, Nov. 5, court records show. The sale, however, has not yet closed. The campus includes 16 buildings, about 53 classrooms, a gymnasium, a theater and multiple athletic fields. The property could continue to serve as a school or be converted for other uses, subject to the city's zoning regulations, according to a real estate listing . More: How a new private school will start months after Palm Valley's closure More: Palm Valley School closure leaves families, staff reeling More: Parents question abrupt departure of Palm Valley School's head of school The school's board of trustees announced its closure June 5 after 74 years,

Rancho Mirage, CA · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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Two longtime California restaurants close after more than 40 years amid construction changes

For generations of Southern California residents, Dana Point Harbor has been more than a place to launch a boat or watch the sunset. It has also been home to beloved…

Southern California, CA · 4d

seniorlivingnews.com

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MorningStar, Edgemark Plan 160-Unit Palm Desert Community

PALM DESERT, Calif. — MorningStar Senior Living and Edgemark Development LLC are submitting plans for a 160-unit senior living community expected to break ground in fall 2027. MorningStar at El Paseo is planned as a 210,000-square-foot, two- and three-story community at 45640 Highway 74, south of El Paseo Drive....

Palm Desert, CA · 7d

The Desert Sun

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See what's in former Antique Galleries owner's new Palm Springs store

(This story was updated to add new information.) There may be no land, or any cattle, but the Palm Springs Land and Cattle Co. sure has a whole lot else to offer curious shoppers. The latest project of former Antique Galleries owner Mike Rivkin , Land and Cattle Co. aims to bring a new approach to vintage stores. From $2,000 handcrafted model cars to $50 Italian Air Force espresso sets, Rivkin hopes to attract a different kind of buyer to his new business at 590 S. Indian Canyon Drive, which will open on Thursday, Nov. 19. "At the end of the day, its stuff that I like and respond well to and I’m hoping there’s enough people out there like me that feel the same way," Rivkin said. Earlier this year, Rivkin decided to close the antique store he'd run for 12 years just off Sunny Dunes Road so he could retire. At the time, he told The Desert Sun he wanted to "drift off into my dotage with a little less to do." Apparently, a "little less" meant starting a new store, with all the headaches that go along with preparing for a grand opening. But Rivkin, who writes

Palm Springs, CA · 1d

KTLA

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Southern California Gas looks to raise rates

Southern California, CA · 1d

demolitionforum.com

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Boeing’s Demolition of a California Nuclear Testing Facility Has Nearby Families Worried About Cancer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District said local regulators do not require specific dust control measures as the buildings are torn down, despite the site’s troubled history and worries over radioactivity. .Boeing has almost completed the demolition of five buildings at its infamous Santa Susana Field Laboratory in...

Ventura County, CA · 1d

ranchomiragechamber.org

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Booths Sold Out for 2026 Rancho Mirage Business EXPO & Job Fair, Thursday, Nov. 12

Booths Sold Out for 2026 Rancho Mirage Business EXPO & Job Fair, Thursday, Nov. 12. Shop Local Season has Arrived! Plus, dozens of local employers are hiring and ready to meet job seekers in person. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Rancho...

Rancho Mirage, CA · 1d

riversiderecord.org

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SoCal Fair Board Set To Discuss Agreement With Global Stack LLC

The 46th District Agricultural Association/Southern California Fair Board is set to discuss its non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Global Stack LLC at next week’s scheduled meeting. Russell Vandenberg, SoCal Fair and Events Center CEO, said in a phone call with The Riverside Record, that the board would be...

Perris, CA · 19h

seniorshousingbusiness.com

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JLL Arranges Sale, Financing of 168-Unit Community in Southern California

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale and financing of Atria Newport Beach, a 168-unit senior living community located in Newport Beach. An institutional investor purchased the property in partnership with the existing operator, Atria Senior Living, which will continue to manage the community. The seller was also an institutional investor. The sales price was not disclosed.

Newport Beach, CA · 20h

BaytoBayNews.com

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Certarus Expands into California with New CNG Hub Serving Customers from Southern California through the Bay Area

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 10, 2026--Certarus, the mobile gas solutions leader and a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Plus Corp. (TSX: SPB), today announced a new compressed natural

California · 21h

Tabby's Pantry

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Two California Institutions Closed After Four Decades, and Something Outside Their Doors Played a Part

Proud Mary's and Turk's closed their Dana Point Harbor locations on October 31, 2026, as the harbor's wharf area prepared to shut to the public for the next redevelopment phase. The closures mark a major change for one of Orange County's best-known waterfront dining areas.

Dana Point, CA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 5d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Riverside Buyers Have More Homes To Browse, but Fresh Listings Are Harder To Find

Riverside buyers found more homes to browse, but fresh listings dried up and sellers were discounting less than the national average.

Riverside, CA · 23h

newsantaana.com

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More than 100 employers to recruit at free Costa Mesa Career Fair as OC job market stays strong

Orange County job seekers will have an opportunity to meet directly with more than 100 employers next week at a major career fair hosted by the County of Orange, OC Supervisor Katrina Foley’s office, and Orange Coast College. Foley was reelected in the recent General Election. The event is...

Orange County, CA · 1d

redlandscommunitynews.com

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Council narrows down area for future market

The Redlands City Council voted Oct. 20 to keep the Downtown Morning Market in the downtown area as the city prepares to seek a third-party operator to manage the weekly event. The council’s direction identifies three potential locations for the market: an area near Smiley Park, State Street between Sixth...

Redlands, CA · 20h

wheninyourstate.com

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One city block in Riverside, California hides a maze of towers, domes, and Spanish arches

One city block in downtown Riverside, California holds a building that has been growing since the 1870s. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is the largest Mission Revival style building in the United States, and it carries the weight of three landmark designations to prove it. Spanish arches meet Mediterranean...

Riverside, CA · 4d

takingthekids.com

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The Under-The-Radar California Fabric Store Crafters Want To Keep Secret

Some fabric stores feel like a quick errand. This one feels more like an expedition with a shopping cart. The aisles stretch across 23,000 square feet of bolts, notions, and discount flat folds. How long could a quilter wander here before checking the clock?. Two founders opened the doors in...

Anaheim, CA · 5d