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Palm Springs’ new wildfire safety status could mean savings for homeowners
The city’s designation from the state fire board may boost its odds at mitigation grants and help residents see lower insurance costs, though officials caution outcomes aren’t guaranteed.
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Palm Springs City Council approves new palm tree skirt removal policy
Officials will prioritize frond removal in high-traffic commercial areas, with exceptions for historic sites and habitat concerns raised by wildlife advocates.
Palm Springs council approves historic status for Temple Isaiah
The council voted unanimously to designate the synagogue and Jewish community center a Class 1 landmark, citing its layered architecture and 75-year role as a cultural gathering space.
Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.
Palm Springs committee approves revised In-N-Out design, but wants one more look before final sign-off
Under pressure from state limits on project reviews, the committee conditionally approved designs for the restaurant planned for Smoke Tree Village along East Palm Canyon Drive.
Palm Springs boards and council to review In-N-Out plans, airport land deal and citywide palm tree policy this week
Meetings also cover historic designations for the Burgess Residence, Laurence Harvey Residence and Temple Isaiah, plus waste reduction and climate action updates.
College of the Desert earns full reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges closed out a yearlong follow-up review focused on the college’s governance practices, officials said.