Initial airport branding meeting is brief; another planned for next week

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● September 28, 2022 September 28, 2022

If you missed Wednesday’s meeting, PSP officials are holding an identical meeting next Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. They will have the same presentation and also allow for public comment.

‘A profound moral issue’: Faith leaders hope vigil for Salton Sea draws attention to its plight

By Kendall Balchan ● Events ● September 28, 2022 September 28, 2022

Leaders from a dozen area faith groups, including United Methodist Church in Palm Springs, are hosting an outdoor prayer vigil along the shores of the sea on Oct. 10.

New momentum, federal support has commuter rail between valley, Los Angeles on track

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● September 21, 2022 September 21, 2022

This week, representatives from local governments are meeting with elected officials and others in Washington, D.C. The goal? Build on recent support to see commuter rail finally come to the Coachella Valley.

Marathon meeting over COD Palm Springs campus more informative than combative

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● September 15, 2022 September 15, 2022

Trustee: “I think there was a lot of information that was presented today that will definitely help all of us move forward.”

Housing market continues to turn

By Kendall Balchan ● Land Use & Development ● September 15, 2022 September 16, 2022

In Palm Springs, the median price of a detached home fell by roughly $11,000 last month but was still selling for north of $1.3 million. That’s an increase of almost 24% from last August’s average of $1.1 million.

No quick fix for airport issues, city committee told

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● September 14, 2022 September 14, 2022

Backlogs due to issues with a new baggage system have been prevalent, thanks to an influx of travelers. Officials are working on solutions but still suggest you arrive early at certain times.

Commission picks artist to represent city on Acrisure Arena mural wall

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● September 9, 2022 September 9, 2022

A city sponsorship of $10,000 is required for the mural, with most of the money going to supplies for the artist. Funds will come from a budget for grants and sponsorships.

Airport logo debate morphs into larger discussion of operational, architecture issues

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● September 8, 2022 September 9, 2022

Some point to recent issues with the new baggage handling system, lack of parking, and passenger check-in delays as evidence that the powers in charge should slow down their pursuit of growth.

Hospitality industry touts study, pushes back on scaled-down Palm Springs College of the Desert campus

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● September 6, 2022 September 7, 2022

A commissioned report addressed during a news conference Tuesday recommends a hospitality and culinary program more than double the size of COD’s current plans.

With land acquisition now mostly out of the way, multiple major portions of CV Link are progressing

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● September 5, 2022 September 6, 2022

Many of the dozens of sections currently under construction on the 40-mile pathway are not visible to residents, but that’s part of the plan.

Banking on an original: Work underway to restore interior of one of the city’s most iconic buildings

By Kendall Balchan ● Modernism ● September 1, 2022 September 1, 2022

When the signage for the Bank of America building on South Palm Canyon Drive came down, some locals feared the worst. Well, worry not — the move was for all the right reasons.

Branding battle brewing over new logo proposed for Palm Springs International Airport

By Kendall Balchan ● City Hall ● August 29, 2022 August 31, 2022

Palm Springs has no shortage of designers and architectural experts. A few took to social media over the weekend to start a conversation about a proposed rebrand of the logo used for Palm Springs International Airport.

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Initial airport branding meeting is brief; another planned for next week

‘A profound moral issue’: Faith leaders hope vigil for Salton Sea draws attention to its plight

New momentum, federal support has commuter rail between valley, Los Angeles on track

Marathon meeting over COD Palm Springs campus more informative than combative

Housing market continues to turn

No quick fix for airport issues, city committee told

Commission picks artist to represent city on Acrisure Arena mural wall

Airport logo debate morphs into larger discussion of operational, architecture issues

Hospitality industry touts study, pushes back on scaled-down Palm Springs College of the Desert campus

With land acquisition now mostly out of the way, multiple major portions of CV Link are progressing

Banking on an original: Work underway to restore interior of one of the city’s most iconic buildings

Branding battle brewing over new logo proposed for Palm Springs International Airport

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