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Palm Springs projects general fund surplus as Measure J sales tax runs ahead of budget
Third-quarter reports show broad revenue strength across the city, though airport deficit and looming cost pressures temper the outlook.
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Council approves Racquet Club Road lane reduction, despite fire response concerns
Buffered bike lanes and a center turn lane are part of the $3.45 million reconfiguration; officials said they will explore signal pre-emption technology to offset potential increases in emergency response times.
Palm Springs police shooting leaves man dead after knife-brandishing incident
Officers used de-escalation tactics and less-lethal options before fatal confrontation at East Palm Canyon Drive business.
Palm Springs 70mm Fest kicks off with secret double feature
A mystery modern movie joins Spielberg’s “Close Encounters” for opening night; the three-day fest runs Friday through Sunday at the Historic Camelot Theatre.
City Council approves tourism infrastructure district despite short-term rental owner opposition
STR owners argued fees would mostly benefit hotels; protests reached just 4.58% of the threshold needed to block the district’s formation.
XOXO Palm Springs festival kicks off Thursday with free event at Plaza Theatre
The launch party offers a first look at the 12-day citywide arts and culture festival set for June 11–22.
Palm Springs reopens Downtown Park splash pad after years-long contractor dispute
The city officially opened the faucet Tuesday on the long-delayed Downtown Park splash pad, capping a years-long effort to fix a water feature that had been out of service since shortly after a $7.6 million park opened in 2021.