Nurses take to sidewalk, holding vigil to draw attention to their plight
“People come at us so angry. We’re just trying to do our job. We don’t have ancillary staff, and we’re doing everything on our own.”
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Hoping to encourage allies, Black History Committee hosts outreach event to discuss Section 14, reparations
Last November, a group of survivors and descendants of those who lived in Section 14 filed a claim with the city seeking damages from evictions in the 1950s and 1960s they say could amount to $2 billion or more.
Police rolling out ‘relentless’ effort to deal with unhoused criminals; shelter still lacking for many who want help
A new ‘focused deterrence strategy’ will not resemble a sweep, Police Chief Andy Mills said, but will show that ‘there is a consequence for your actions in Palm Springs.’
Meet Derrik Lewis, a familiar face to fans of the arts who sees no sense in a traditional retirement
Profiles introduces you to people in our community who are making a difference but don’t often make the headlines. This month, we invite you to meet an actor and musician extraordinaire.
Unable to force changes after speaking out, Desert Regional nurses planning vigil
Hospital staff say a crisis in the nursing industry is being felt in Palm Springs, where unsafe conditions for patients exist, as well as an inability to retain nurses. A hospital spokesperson refutes those claims.
Local decline in home prices, sales leaves some analysts with more questions than answers
Despite the continued decline in sales, the most recent housing report includes hopeful signs that seasonal rises will soon kick in.
Data shows decrease in most crime in 2022; chief hopes public will be able to separate perception from reality
Police Chief Andy Mills on Wednesday credited the community as a whole for the drop in crime, as well as his officers.
Riverside County officials vote to help rehab fire-damaged affordable housing complex
Nightingale Manor, a building that previously housed several affordable housing units, was damaged in a June 2021 fire. The property can also be used as transitional housing to help unhoused people.
Palm Canyon Theatre photographer will be remembered for more than his images
Paul Hayashi, always dressed in a three-piece suit, captured more than photographs at the local playhouse — he also captured the hearts of the theater community.
Months of planning, multiagency cooperation go into keeping International Film Festival safe
This year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday evening, will once again be a fully in-person event. That means extra precautions are necessary.
Commuter rail progress slow but steady, leaders note
The $1 billion project would be a 144-mile route that snakes through the Inland Empire from Coachella to downtown Los Angeles, taking roughly three hours to make the one-way journey.
Progress on ‘generational’ effort to bring commuter rail to city, valley noted at recent meeting
The $1 billion project would be a 144-mile route that snakes through the Inland Empire from Coachella to downtown Los Angeles, taking roughly three hours to make the one-way journey.
