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Erin Rode

Erin Rode is a freelance journalist based in and from Southern California, where she covers housing, homelessness, the environment and climate change.

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Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club takes step toward becoming Palm Springs’ largest historic district

The city's Historic Site Preservation Board approved the designation for the 120-acre complex, which counts Dwight D. Eisenhower among its notable golfers.

Palm Springs joins other valley cities in temporary ban on data centers

The city council on Wednesday approved a 45-day moratorium, citing water, power, and land-use concerns raised by residents and staff.

Palm Springs to host first Extreme Heat Summit, bringing together experts on climate resilience

The Sept. 18 event will feature sessions on designing cooler cities and preparing for the human cost of rising temperatures.

Two long-stalled Palm Springs hotel projects are moving forward on schedule

The Post has rounded up the latest on three key developments currently underway in the city: Chick-fil-A, the Dream Hotel, and the Orchid Tree Hotel.

What’s the status of $322 million in Palm Springs bridge projects? City engineer provides updates

At least six different bridge projects are currently planned or under construction in the city. When complete, they’ll hopefully reduce road closures due to events like blow sands and flooding.

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.

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February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."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.

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