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Short-term rental ban narrowly fails in La Quinta. What's next?

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published December 7, 2022

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CPA WHISTLEBLOWER CALLS OUT LA QUINTA MEASURE A 

Posted by Jim Alderson | Published in Uruken Report, Nov 4, 2022 | BusinessNewsOpinion

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Election 2022: La Quinta voters deciding whether to ban most short- term vacation rentals

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published October 27, 2022

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Moratorium on new short-term rentals in Idyllwild could be extended to summer 2023

City News Service, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published October 18, 2022

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Palm Springs pauses decisions on short-term rental permits through Nov. 29

Jonathan Horwitz, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published October 17, 2022

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Why I'm finally putting up a 'Yes on A' sign in La Quinta: It's about more than STVRs

Marcia L. Cutchin, Special to The Desert Sun Published October 17, 2022

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Expedia helps pay for fight against La Quinta short-term rental ban, fueling fundraising gap

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published October 12, 2022

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Palm Springs City Council may forbid new short-term rental permits with temporary moratorium

Paul Albani-Burgio​, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published October 12, 2022

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Vote yes on Measure A in La Quinta. It has a connection to education. Here's why

Gary Tomak, Special to The Desert Sun Published October 10, 2022

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Yes on Measure A will show respect for zoning in La Quinta

Richard Storbo, Special to Desert Sun Published October 2, 2022

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Finally, a proposal to fix Palm Springs vacation rental oversaturation

Hank Plante, Special to The Desert Sun Published September 26, 2022

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Cathedral City's experience shows La Quinta residents should vote yes on Measure A

Danny Lee, Special to The Desert Sun Published September 22, 2022

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Measure A will protect La Quinta neighborhoods

Paul Quill, Special to The Desert Sun Published September 22, 2022

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Goldenvoice expansion plans add impetus to Measure A

Chip Hilliard, Letter to the Editor, The Desert Sun Published September 22, 2022

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VOTE YES ON MEASURE A IN LA QUINTA

Posted by Kay Wolff | Sep 21, 2022 | BusinessNewsOpinionPolitics, Uken Report

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Measure A is our opportunity to permanently solve the STVR problem in La Quinta

Cameron and Neeta Quinn, Special to The Desert Sun Published September 11, 2022

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Slab City is an option if you like short-term vacation rentals: Letters to the editor

Barbara Lambert, Letter to the Editor, The Desert Sun Published September 11, 2022

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Riverside County issues 45-day ban on new short-term rentals in Idyllwild, wine country

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published August 14, 2022

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New short-term rentals may be banned temporarily in Idyllwild, wine country

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published August 12, 2022

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La Quinta will be fine if Measure A passes and some STVRs are phased out: Letter to the editor

Gary Dolenga, Letter to the Editor, The Desert Sun Published September 4, 2022

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La Quinta short-term rental ban would hit economy hard, report finds. Some are skeptical.

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published August 8, 2022

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New short-term rental rules in Idyllwild, rest of Riverside County delayed

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published July 27, 2022

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Desert Hot Springs short-term rentals getting new rules, but no caps — for now, at least

Ani Gasparyan, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published July 7, 2022

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Palm Springs says pool timeshare firm Swimply is illegal. The company says it's not going away.

Paul Albani-Burgio, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published August 3, 2022

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Rancho Mirage can implement short-term rental ban before lawsuit is resolved, judge rules

Sherry Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published July 19, 2022

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San Diego, Marin County, San Bernardino County and more have approved rules this year to restrict short-term rentals.

By Soumya Karlamangla, The New York Times / Published July 22, 2022

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San Bernardino County pauses new short-term rental permits in Joshua Tree, Big Bear City

Erin Rode, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published June 14, 2022

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La Quinta voters will decide fate of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods in November

Sherry Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published June 8, 2022

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Honolulu will require 90-day minimum stays for Airbnbs and short-term rentals outside resort areas in October

Caroline Tanner, The Point Guys, Published April 27, 2022

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Riverside County weighs new short-term rental rules, enforcement steps to address growing market

Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published April 21, 2022

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Joshua Tree region grappling with capping short-term rentals amid housing crisis

Erin Rode, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published March 24, 2022

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Palm Springs council wants tactical — not 'radical' — changes to city's short-term rental policy

Paul Albani-Burgio, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published March 29, 2022

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Palm Springs short-term vacation rental data: New report shows density, citations, complaints

James B Cutchin et al, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published March 24, 2022

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La Quinta to hire firm to assess economic impact of short-term rentals as opponents work toward a ban

Sherri Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published March 16, 2022

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Let the people of La Quinta decide on short-term rentals

Kay Wolf, Guest Columnist

The Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published March 9, 2022

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La Quinta residents launch bid to get short-term vacation rentals out of residential neighborhoods

Sherri Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published February 10, 2022

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Limiting short-term rentals doesn't restrict freedom — it gives it back to residents

Terri Hargreaves, Guest columnist

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published January 12, 2022

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La Quinta residents, let's take our city back and crack down on short-term rentals

Donald Nimis, Guest columnist

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published January 4, 2022

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Indio delays decision on short-term rental ordinance to get more public input

Eliana Perez, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published November 4, 2021

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Yucca Valley puts freeze on new short-term rentals

James B. Cutchin, Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published November 5, 2021

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By 58-42 percent margin, Lincoln County voters pass measure phasing out vacation rentals in unincorporated areas

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Newport, OR,  published November 2, 2021

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STR opponents in La Quinta seek ballot initiative setting minimum 30-day stays in residential neighborhoods

Sherry Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published November 2, 2021

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Lincoln County, Oregan Vacation rental phase out to appear on ballot in November

Kenneth Lipp,  New-Times News Newport, OR,  published October 26, 2021

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Idyllwild has nearly half of short-term rentals under county jurisdiction. Some residents are pushing back

James B. Cutchin, Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published October 24, 2021

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Going to allow short-term rentals? It takes a lot of work.

Desert Sun Editorial Board, Published October 17, 2021

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Rancho Mirage approves full ban on short-term vacation rentals following lengthy public hearing

Sherry Barkas, Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published October 7, 2021

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Indio is considering stricter rules on short-term vacation rental homes

Eliana Perez, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published September 19

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If Palm Springs isn't going to ban short-term rentals, it needs more limits

Hank Plante,  Guest columnist Published October 24, 2021

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Rancho Mirage a step closer to full ban on short-term rentals following planning commission vote

Sherry Barkas Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published September 9, 2021

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La Quinta doesn't need more short-term rentals — and not just because of noise

Jeff Smith, Guest columnist

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published July 21, 2021

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La Quinta considers noise monitor mandate for STR properties following 90-day pilot program

Sherry Barkas

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published July 21, 2021

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'We just need a break': Short-term rental complaints skyrocket in Joshua Tree area

James B. Cutchin

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published June 23, 2021

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Vacation Rental Rebellion: Are Increasing Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Needed to Protect Residents’ Quality of Life—or Unjust Attacks on the Rights of Property Owners?

Kevin Fitzgerald

Coachella Independent, Published April 19, 2021

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Operating a short-term rental? Coachella Valley cities are paying companies to root them out

James B. Cutchin

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published May 29, 2021

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La Quinta headed toward indefinite 'stay' on new short-term vacation rental permits

Sherry Barkas

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published March 14, 2021

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No new short-term rental permits in La Quinta as council approves indefinite 'stay'

Sherry Barkas

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published April 7, 2021

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La Quinta changing short-term rental permit process, raising fees in continued effort to solve problem homes

Sherry Barkas

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published March 2, 2021

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Measure B: Early results show support from Cathedral City voters for phasing out short-term rentals

Erin Rode

Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published March 2, 2021

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La Quinta City Council to act on short-term vacation rentals program

KESQ, Published March 2, 2021

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Short-term rentals are destroying neighborhoods and must be restricted | Pamela Tsigdinos

Pamela Tsigdinos, Reno Gazette &Journal

Published February 19, 2021

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Cathedral City council supports March 2 ballot initiative to phase out short-term rentals

Melissa Daniels Palm Springs Desert Sun, Published 1/14/2021

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La Quinta council extends moratorium on new STVR permits into April

Sherry Barkas

Palm Springs Desert Sun, published 1/13/2021

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Let people decide
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Noise Pilot

February 8, 2021

Senior homeowners keep online platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo at bay

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January 28, 2021

La Quinta City Council Special Study Session regarding STVRs

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January 20, 2021

La Quinta council extends moratorium on new STVR permits into April

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January 9,2021
 

Rancho Mirage sued over short-term vacation rental ban

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December 15, 2020

Ballot fights over STVRs

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November 20,2020

I-Team: La Quinta residents sound off on Short-term vacation rentals

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