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The La Quinta City Council voted 4-0 to delay the proposed apartment development. This comes after a meeting with several hours of public comment.

The developer will work with the planning commission on a revised build plan. The biggest change that councilmembers requested was eliminating three-story buildings from the proposed plan.

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Original Report 8/1/23 12:40 PM

The La Quinta City Council will vote at tonight's meeting on the fate of a proposed 252-unit apartment complex, which would be located on a roughly 14-acre vacant plot of land on the northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 50.

It's the site of the previously approved La Paloma project that would have resulted in the construction of a multi-unit senior community with independent living, assisted living and memory care units.

The new La Quinta Village Apartments project is described as a multifamily apartment project, which would include 178 market-rate units and 74 moderate-income affordable units. The project would include site improvements such as landscaping, utility infrastructure, covered parking, clubhouse, pool, spa, barbecue areas, putting course, pickleball court, and dog park.

The project was heard by the Planning Commission (Commission) on March 28 and June 27, 2023.

According to the City's staff report, the project requires changes to the current La Paloma plans including:

The units are proposed to be housed in 11 buildings throughout the project site: seven and half of the buildings are two-story, and three and half of the buildings are three-story.

The proposed project is getting mixed reaction from members of the community.

"The three-story variants is the first concern. Safety is obviously the biggest concern. The increase in traffic is just going to be a safety concern that I don';t think we can live with," said Dante Gomez, a resident of Parc La Quinta.

Other residents that live in the area where the new proposed apartment complex could be constructed believe it would offer a solution to California's affordable housing crisis.

"People are shoved out of buying housing, so to have high density is appropriate, particularly due to its proximity to the very, very good schools," said La Quinta resident Robert Perdue.

Other residents have submitted letters to Council which outline concerns over the exclusion of low-income housing in the project. A number of residents have noted that the complex's lower priced units will be roughly 600 ft.² and cost renters roughly $2000 a month.

Watch News Channel 3 at 5:00 p.m. tonight for the full story.

Multi-Grammy-Award-winner and country/pop star Keith Urban and Grammy-winning San Francisco-based pop/rock group Train will star in the American Express Concert Series at The American Express PGA Tour event in January.

Urban will take the concert stage on Jan. 19 at the driving range at PGA West in La Quinta, while Train will perform on Jan. 20.

The concerts are part of the activities during tournament week for the 65^th American Express tournament. The concerts follow a recent trend at the tournament of having a country artist one night and a pop or rock group the other night.

“At the end of the day we want to get artists that are going to attract as many people as possible and I think we want a wide genre of artists, which we feel that these two artists accomplish,” said Pat McCabe, executive director of The American Express tournament. “I don’t think Keith has been to the desert in a long time, and Train I think has been here the last few years. But they both appeal to a wide group of golf-friendly audiences, but also non-golf audiences.”

Daily grounds tickets — providing general admission to The American Express golf during the day and the concerts at night — are $85 each day for general seating and are available at theamexgolf.com. Those paying with an American Express Card receive a 20% discount.

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Urban, who last headlined the Stagecoach festival in Indio in 2018, is a four-time Grammy winer and has twice been named the Country Music Association's entertainer of the Year. He is wrapping up a residency at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas this month. Among his 43 top-10 singles are hits like “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Wasted Time,” Somebody Like You,” “Long, Hot Sumer,” and “One Too Many.”

In 2022, his album The Speed of Now produced hits “Wild Hearts” and “Brown Eyes Baby,” with the album debuting simultaneously at the United States, Canada and Urban’s native Australia.

Urban is noted both as a singer and a guitar virtuoso and has collaborated through the years with artists like Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, John Mayer and Taylor Swift.

San Francisco band

Train, led by frontman Pat Monahan, has won three Grammys and two Billboard Awards while compiling 14 songs on the Billboard Top 100 list since their debut album in 1998. The band’s hits have included “Meet Virginia,” the six-time platinum song “Drops of Jupiter” which won a Grammy Award as best rock song, and “Hey, Soul Sister,” the most downloaded song of 2010.

Train’s ninth studio album, AM Gold, was released in 2022..

Urban and Train follow in the footsteps of recent acts at The American Express including Maroon 5, Brad Paisley, Gwen Stafani and Darius Rucker.

The American Express tournament will be played Jan. 18-21 at three desert courses, the Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. The defending champion is Jon Rahm, who also won the Masters earlier this year.

Tickets for the entire week are available online, with Thursday’s opening-round tickets $60 for general admission and $75 for Sunday’s final round.

Long regarded as the gem of professional golf in the Coachella Valley, The American Express continues to cast its ever-growing spotlight on many of the PGA TOUR’s brightest stars.

This year's tournament touts another elite, well-rounded and deep field of competition, which was finalized on Friday with 154-of-156 players confirmed to play in the 65^th-annual tournament from January 18-21.

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The American Express showcases five of the top 12 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking, including the top three American players

The American Express’ field depth extends to include 12 of the world’s top 30-ranked golfers: 13-time PGA TOUR winner Jason Day (World No. 18), six-time PGA TOUR champions Chris Kirk (World No. 21) and Tony Finau (World No. 22), five-time PGA TOUR winner Sam Burns (World No. 23), PGA TOUR fan favorite Rickie Fowler (World No. 25) – the Murrieta, Calif. native won his sixth PGA TOUR title at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic – along with 2021-22 PGA TOUR FedExCup runner-up and two-time PGA TOUR winner Sungjae Im (World No. 26), and 15-time PGA TOUR winner, two-time major champion and 2017 PGA TOUR FedExCup champion Justin Thomas (World No. 29).

“As we approach Year 5 of continuing our partnership with American Express in enhancing this tradition-rich golf tournament in the Coachella Valley, The American Express has established a premium standard of golf and entertainment excellence that merits the attention of our attending fans and a global television audience,” said Pat McCabe, Executive Director of The American Express. “Between a field of many of the world’s best golfers and Grammy Award-winning musical acts Keith Urban and Train taking to our PGA WEST stage next weekend, one would be hard-pressed to find a better entertainment value for their dollars, which are largely re-directed to fund charitable organizations we partner with in the Valley.”

Amid a restructuring of the PGA TOUR schedule, and its return to a single calendar year schedule format in 2024, The American Express is the PGA TOUR’s first 2024 regular season event in the continental United States. It is also the PGA TOUR’s only tournament played over three golf courses, utilizing PGA WEST’s Stadium Course (host venue) and Nicklaus Tournament Course and celebrating its 52^nd year of play at La Quinta Country Club.

One of the PGA TOUR’s longest-tenured golf tournaments, The American Express is a 72-hole event which features 156 pros and 156 amateurs over the first 54 holes (three rounds).

Sunday’s final round is played exclusively on the Stadium Course on Jan. 21. Its 2024 champion will earn $1,512,000 (from a record $8.4 million purse) and 500 FedExCup points.

By the numbers, The American Express field in 2024 features:

Other notable PGA TOUR stars in The American Express field include Will Zalatoris, 2023 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Eric Cole, 2014 PGA TOUR FedExCup champion Billy Horschel and PGA TOUR rookie and 2006 La Quinta High School graduate Tom Whitney, whose only other start in this tournament came in 2018. Sponsor exemptions were awarded to Nick Dunlap, Patton Kizzire, Yuxin Lin, John Pak, Ryan Palmer and Taiga Semikawa.

The Southern California PGA section champion exemption into The American Express is Michael Block, who plays out of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo and was named the 2022 and 2023 PGA Professional Player of the Year by the PGA of America. Set to make his fifth start in this event (since 2018), Block entered six PGA TOUR events in 2023 and his playing career reached a memorable zenith in May with a T15 finish at the 2023 PGA Championship – boosted by a final-round ace at Oak Hill Country Club’s 15^th hole while playing alongside Rory McIlroy – which has qualified him for the 2024 PGA Championship.

Daily ticket options for The American Express are on sale at the tournament’s website, www.theamexgolf.com. American Express Card Members receive a 20% discount on any online ticket price (terms apply). Follow The American Express on Facebook, X (@TheAmexGolf) and Instagram.

2024 The American Express Final Field (154 of 156 players) as of Jan. 12, 2024

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Organizers announced the performers for the American Express golf tournament in January.

Four-time GRAMMY© Award-winning musician and two-time Country Music Association (CMA) “Entertainer of the Year” Keith Urban and three-time GRAMMY© Award-winning pop rock band Train will comprise the musical lineup for its 2024 Concert Series on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament.

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Urban, a 2023 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, will open The American Express Concert Series upon the conclusion of second-round play on Friday, Jan. 19. A singer, guitarist and songwriter who has celebrated nine consecutive gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums, Urban’s list of major awards also includes 13 CMA awards, 15 American Country Music (ACM) awards, three American Music Awards (AMAs) and two People’s Choice Awards.

Diamond-selling band Train will take the stage after the tournament’s third round on Saturday, Jan. 20. Since its formation in 1994, Train has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, and has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. The global hitmakers have earned multiple gold, platinum, and diamond-certified records as well as three GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and dozens of other honors.

Daily grounds tickets for The American Express – granting general admission to PGA WEST and La Quinta CC – are now on sale at the tournament’s website, www.theamexgolf.com.

American Express Card Members who complete any ticket order with their American Express Card receive a 20% discount (terms apply).

“The annual American Express Concert Series will have our fans eager to rock out on the weekend, and it continues to make The American Express one of the most entertaining events on the PGA TOUR,” said Pat McCabe, Executive Director of The American Express. “We are excited to welcome Keith Urban and Train to the tournament. Perhaps we can introduce some of our concert goers to the world’s highest class of golf for the first time, and some of our golf fans may walk away with having seen one of these world-renowned musical acts perform live for the first time."

The 65th edition of The American Express will showcase 156 professional golfers and 156 amateurs playing at PGA WEST’s Stadium Course (host course) and Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. from Jan. 18-21.

The American Express annually tees up the start of the PGA TOUR’s West Coast swing and is the TOUR’s first 2024 regular season event in the continental United States.

The American Express Concert Series returns for its seventh year (after debuting in 2017). Fans can obtain grounds tickets to enjoy golf and a concert on Friday and Saturday for $85 per day. Grounds tickets for Round 1 of The American Express on Thursday, Jan. 18, are $60, while spectators can attend the final round and celebrate the tournament’s 2024 champion on Sunday, Jan. 21, for $75.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on the 2024 American Express.

November is the perfect time of year to visit the Coachella Valley, with temperatures averaging around 75-80 degrees, and there’s no better place for a fall getaway than La Quinta Resort & Club. For the best deal during the most wonderful time of year, book their Vintage Holiday Special and stay between Nov. 19 and Dec. 31. This package includes daily breakfast for two at Twenty6 restaurant, two holiday cocktails of your choice from Morgan’s in the Desert, a special keepsake ornament, and a vintage “It’s a Wonderful Life” script, which was written at La Quinta Resort by Frank Capra.

Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24, the hotel will be roasting chestnuts for purchase and hosting cooking demonstrations led by Executive Chef Andrew Cooper. Holiday movie classics on the Lawn and Under the Stars will be ready for viewing every Saturday between Nov. 25 and Dec. 24. But before you start getting your tinsel in a tangle, get ready for a Thanksgiving feast! La Quinta Resort & Club’s three on-site restaurants are serving up Turkey Day favorites that’ll leave you feeling full and festive.

Thanksgiving at Morgan’s in the Desert

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Thanksgiving at Morgan’s in the Desert has all the comforting elements we love in a home-cooked meal but one you probably wouldn’t be able to cook at home. This local favorite delivers exquisite modern cuisine in a classy yet cozy setting with the freshest ingredients, primarily sourced from local farms. Their Thanksgiving menu features seasonal ingredients reimagined into unique dishes like the persimmon salad with mustard greens and hazelnut goat cheese and the Atlantic salmon with seared pumpkin and butternut squash-infused saffron broth. Other menu highlights include the roasted turnip, butternut squash soup and herbed turkey breast with pomme purée, braised root vegetables, roasted fennel, candied apples, sourdough stuffing and turkey au jus. For a Thanksgiving evening full of savory and satisfying dishes, Morgan’s is the place to be, whether enjoying an intimate meal with your significant other or a full-on family affair.

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Thanksgiving at Adobe Grill

If traditional American fare isn’t your holiday vibe this year, Adobe Grill has you covered. This beautiful Mexican eatery has a spicy personality that always delivers in terms of ambiance. Colorful decor and old-world accents like folk art wood carvings set the stage for an authentic dining experience only matched by the flavorful cuisine. With plenty of space inside and an al fresco dining area, Adobe Grill can accommodate small and large parties. The lively decor and delicious margaritas will keep the good times going as you dig into dishes like the Ensalada de Manzana with butter lettuce, apples and pumpkin brittle (yum!). Another Thanksgiving must-try this year is the bold and smokey Barbacoa de Borrego entree, made with braised lamb and a combination of chili peppers and aromatic spices, served with rice, beans and corn tortillas. If you’re one to keep things classic, however, don’t miss the Pavo Tradicional: turkey roulade, potatoes, stuffing, baby vegetables, gravy and cranberry gastrique. Each of these items will be on Adobe Grill’s pre-fixe menu but will also be available a la carte.

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Thanksgiving at Twenty6

Twenty6 has all your favorite comfort foods with an innovative modern twist! This American-style bistro uses locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to create imaginative and savory dishes. The interior is modern and moody in the best way, and this Thanksgiving, Twenty6 will feature a prix fixe menu ($85 per person) with mouthwatering items like a hearty butternut squash velouté soup with sage and crispy pancetta that tastes like a warm bowl of cheer. The main course, featuring maple glazed turkey breast, sweet potato mash, bacon Brussels sprouts, sage stuffing, cranberry compote and house-made gravy, will give you lots to be thankful for. If you happen to have room, indulge in the spiced pumpkin pie custard with vanilla crumble, vanilla pumpkin anglaise, and chantilly cream! Book your reservation in advance to enjoy this unforgettable Thanksgiving meal in an unrivaled desert setting.

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