Our guide to Pride: Four-day celebration of LGBTQ+ community brings thousands to city streets
Free events throughout the weekend include block parties, a festival, and the Pride Parade, all under the unifying theme of “Be Heard.”
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City to open doors of restored Plaza Theatre for free community celebration
Attendees can book specific guided tour times at a booth in front of the theater. The theater's box office will be open for ticket purchases and merchandise including hats, shirts and tote bags will be available for purchase.
City to honor veterans with week of events; government shutdown could impact participants
Events kick off at this week's VillageFest and end with an appreciation dinner next week. The government shutdown might prevent some active duty military from marching in the city's annual parade on Nov. 11.
Architectural Review Committee denies hillside home near historic ruins
The proposed single-family residence would have been built on a 1.56-acre hillside property at the western terminus of West Santa Rosa Drive, approximately 65 feet from the Avery Field Cabin ruins.
College of the Desert announces free tuition for all students, launches AI initiative at Palm Springs event
The 'Pledge for All' program is set to launch in spring 2026, enrolling students for the fall semester.
Council approves Gene Autry affordable housing project, delays first-time home buyer program
The first-time home buyer program was tabled after members of the Section 14 Survivors and others in the community requested more involvement.
Sticker shock at city-owned Tahquitz Creek courses sparks golfer backlash
Players warn they’ll take their business elsewhere, question the city’s cost analysis, and win Parks and Recreation Commission support for a new committee to give golfers a voice.
Modernism Week to feature more than 450 events in February
The 11-day festival in Palm Springs will include home tours, architectural bus rides, parties and educational talks celebrating midcentury modern design. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.
Police and residents share concerns about Navigation Center’s first year, note signs of progress
City officials say the facility has helped people find housing and jobs, but police and neighbors worry Palm Springs is becoming a magnet for the region’s unhoused.
Aiming to shed ‘swap meet’ misconception, proponents unveil VillageFest marketing overhaul
The new marketing strategy includes a revamped website with ADA compliance, interactive vendor maps, expanded social media presence featuring vendor spotlights, and seasonal campaigns throughout the year.
City considers stricter parking rules to combat possibly illegal car sales
A staff report outlined several enforcement options for consideration, including time-limited parking restrictions, residential permit systems, and specific rules targeting vehicles parked for sale.
Harold Matzner’s legacy of compassion, community building celebrated at McCallum Theatre memorial
The businessman and philanthropist, who died last month, was remembered as a visionary leader whose impact touched every corner of the Coachella Valley.