Alex Cooley announced as city’s next chief economic development officer
The business development director from Alexandria, Va., starts Dec. 7 and will help carry out the city’s new economic plan.
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Palm Springs Speaks adds authors Paula McLain, Robin Wall Kimmerer to eighth season lineup
They join Go-Go’s co-founder Jane Wiedlin in a three-event series that begins Dec. 8.
City Hall this week: Street safety, investments, historic Ridge Road home, VillageFest vendors
Street safety plans, a city investment review, a proposed addition at the Edmund Goulding Residence and seven VillageFest vendor applications are on the agenda at four meetings Monday and Tuesday.
Palm Springs Pride marks 40th anniversary with parade, festival, new Arenas District event
The “Be Included” celebration runs through Sunday downtown, with free admission to the festival, parade and outdoor stages.
Palm Springs LGBTQ+ residents report strong community but unmet needs, study finds
Survey respondents cited high quality of life, but 43% have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression and 33% spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
Waste subcommittee favors promoting reusable bottles over a ban
Members of the Sustainability Commission’s panel on waste reduction also discussed a short-term rental “resource smart” badge as they resumed work after not meeting since June.
Sponsored Sponsored content 2026 Acrisure Series brings top college basketball back to the desert
Twenty-six Division I men's basketball programs will play 26 games over six days at Acrisure Arena from Saturday, Nov. 21 through Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Palm Springs week ahead: Delivery warehouse, hillside homes and heat plan on the agenda
Among opportunities for public participation, a city subcommittee will discuss draft waste reduction goals, and residents can weigh in on a heat mitigation plan.
Palm Springs leads valley in home sales, but pace is down from a year ago
The city averaged 97 sales a month in the three months ending in September, down from 117, while median time on the market fell to 55 days
Modernism Week sets Feb. 11-21 schedule with more than 500 events
Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for the Palm Springs-area festival, which will include home tours, talks, parties and a keynote by Brent Leggs of the National Trust.
Palm Springs names Jeff Van Lierop interim fire chief
Van Lierop, a 25-year department veteran, will succeed retiring Chief Paul Alvarado.
This week at City Hall: Planning Commission to weigh delivery hub; City Council postpones underground utility hearings
A proposed warehouse on 19th Avenue, a pop-up dog park and a canceled public hearing on a nearly $10.1 million utility project top meeting agendas this week.