While a lovingly restored Buff & Hensman residence advanced toward Class 1 landmark status, a 1940 home was denied designation because modern updates stripped away its signature stone masonry and original design.
A mystery modern movie joins Spielberg's "Close Encounters" for opening night; the three-day fest runs Friday through Sunday at the Historic Camelot Theatre.
Palm Springs homes are selling slightly faster than a year ago, maintaining a market that ranks second in both total sales and speed across the Coachella Valley.
Consultants presented four design options ranging from $1 million to $4 million for Downtown Park's amphitheater, commissioners favored the less costly options.
Residents from as far as Palm Springs packed a meeting in Coachella this week to challenge a proposed 450-acre project, pressing for specifics on water, noise and climate impacts.
The Supreme Court's dismantling of a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act has injected new uncertainty into Palm Springs' ongoing discussion about shifting to a directly elected mayor.
From downtown wayfinding to a proposed bidirectional bike lane, the subcommittee covered a wide range of issues related to cyclist and pedestrian safety.
As state and federal funding dries up, local residents say that affordable housing is their main priority.
The groundbreaking marks a turning point for the fertility clinic that was destroyed in a May 2025 bombing, with construction targeting an ambitious Dec. 31 completion and a goal of full operations by 2027.
The commission also announced a September heat summit and goals for tackling waste in the city.
Palm Springs homes are moving off the market faster than any other desert city, as the median price for a detached home dips to $1.1 million.
The subcommittee heard from neighborhood groups, reviewed a revised bicycle map with safety concerns, and advanced plans for trailhead bike racks and sharrows on Sunny Dunes Road.
