Palm Springs City Council approves new palm tree skirt removal policyÂ
Officials will prioritize frond removal in high-traffic commercial areas, with exceptions for historic sites and habitat concerns raised by wildlife advocates.
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City Council moves to extend Access Center hours to help unhoused residents better deal with extreme conditions
Councilmembers also asked staff to explore limited overnight shelter during extreme weather events, at an estimated annual cost of $171,700.
Council approves $4 million purchase of part of historic Town & Country Center for new fire station
The city has been searching in earnest for a new location for a downtown fire station since February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."
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.
Committee will start reevaluation of city’s climate goals
Sustainability Commission members will review a five-year-old document ahead of a 2027 update, with officials signaling some goals may need to be revised.
Palm Springs design panel rejects storage facility’s facade, sends plans back for revision
Commissioners took issue with a prominent glass display case meant to signal the building's use, calling it a "low-effort solution" that disrupts the structure's symmetry.
City holds first of two public meetings on a new tourism fee that could bring in millions
The money raised would go toward a massive renovation planned for the convention center, but some vacation rental owners say they don't see the benefit.
Palm Springs preservation board recommends historic designation for Temple Isaiah
The 70-year-old synagogue on Alejo Road was founded by concentration camp survivors; its layered architecture spans Modernist, Mid-Century, and Brutalist design phases.
Commission approves self-storage facility near airport even as city weighs limits on new facilities
A 92,400-square-foot, two-story building with outdoor RV parking won approval Tuesday, while a consulting team examines possible caps and location rules for future projects.
Parks & Recreation Commission approves agreement with newly formed foundation
The agreement, which heads to city council for final approval May 27, outlines a fundraising partnership built around water, shade, and park activation.
Palm Springs council wrestles with elected mayor proposal as key questions remain unresolved
Supporters have revised their plan to make a directly elected mayor a non-voting council member, but legal and procedural uncertainties persist.
Committee approves design plans for fertility clinic destroyed in 2025 terrorist attack
Revised plans reviewed Monday evening shift the building's style from Mediterranean to contemporary, addressing concerns about compatibility with the area's midcentury modern architecture.