Magical moment: ‘Brigadoon’ brings director full circle after decades in community theater
As the first performance of the new season comes to a close this weekend, director Michael Pacas looks back at the show that started it all for him.
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Public gets first look at plan for airport that calls for major expansion while preserving its charm
For months, PSP staff have been meeting with consultants and city employees in a working group to put together initial alternatives and designs. They presented them Tuesday night.
Sidewalk vending ordinance passes final reading; critics call the rules hostile toward immigrants, possibly illegal
Regulations adopted Thursday evening effectively ban street food vendors in the busiest areas of downtown during certain times. Critics say the rules are discriminatory and harm immigrant business owners.
Palm Springs to receive portion of more than $250 million in state grants aimed at crime prevention
PSPD plans to use its share of the funds for its “comprehensive crime prevention model” that targets retail and vehicle theft, including the theft of catalytic converters.
Planning Commission members voice support after latest review of first warehouse of its type inside city limits
As designed, the main warehouse building would be about 50 feet tall and the length of more than three football fields on its longest side. Outside would be 419 parking spaces for cars and 306 stalls for trucks and trailers.
Meet Justin Pierce Lawler, a big-city transplant feeling right at home with both the PSPD and the city’s LGBTQ+ community
In this month’s Profiles, we introduce you to a Palm Springs Police Department officer who gives us his take on where to eat and what to see, how to meet people, and what might be missing here.
Three city properties recommended for historic recognition following Preservation Board meeting
Two single-family homes are being considered for Class 1 designation and a 30-unit condominium complex is up for historic district designation. The issue will next go before the Palm Springs City Council.
Palm Springs Unified School District Foundation distributes 2,000 pairs of free sneakers to students in need
Thanks to contributions from local organizations, businesses, and individual donors, $50,000 was raised this year, enabling the foundation to purchase and distribute the shoes during what is now an annual event.
Decision on crucial conservation grant for Prescott Preserve pushed back until at least November
As a lawsuit involving Oswit Land Trust and the HOA of a community surrounding a former golf course drags out, so, too, will word of whether a large grant will be secured.
Palm Springs community in mourning following shooting death of LGBTQ ally in San Bernardino County
Laura “Lauri” Ann Carleton was shot and killed by a man who sheriff’s deputies say made homophobic and disparaging remarks about her shop’s Pride flag. Deputies killed the suspect after he fled the scene.
So much water, but where does it all go?
For many, seeing millions of gallons of rainwater whisked away from the valley floor to the Salton Sea seems like poor water management. But officials said Tuesday a stormwater protection system is working as designed.
As cleanup, repairs, and damage assessment from Hilary begins, city officials, residents grateful storm wasn’t worse
Preparation by residents, city staff, and first responders was key to preventing major storm-related incidents. In other parts of the valley, however, the scene was quite different.
