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Palm Springs panels to consider condo development, Escena subdivision plans and new recreation rules this week

Parks and Recreation commissioners will vote on swim center air quality rules as planning commissioners weigh a 16-unit condo project near Amado Road and Sunrise Way.

Palm Springs seeks public input on next police chief

City officials say a new survey will help identify the leadership qualities residents want in a successor to retiring Police Chief Andy Mills.

Palm Springs preservation board clears way for demolition at Swim Center

The Historic Site Preservation Board found the 1975 office building lacks sufficient historic significance, allowing the city's renovation project to move forward with standard permitting.

Development permits, historic review and a mayor meeting fill Palm Springs’ agenda this week

Aside from regular meetings of city boards, a series of public meetings focused on the future of local leadership gets under way.

Sustainability subcommittee presses ahead on curbing single-use plastic water bottles at events

Members of the subcommittee dealing with waste reduction plan to speak with about plastic bottle waste to organizers of large community gatherings.

Police release debrief video following fatal shooting of man brandishing knife

The video shows officers trying to de-escalate the situation and provide mental health services before a man armed with a knife left them no other option but to use deadly force.

Regional traffic signal network to double in size as Palm Springs pushes safety upgrades

CVAG's synchronization program will pass 500 intersections this fall while city crews use federal grants to add protected left turns at crash-prone locations.

Public Arts Commission advances East Palm Canyon Bridge design, eyes buildings for citywide mural program

Commissioners also weighed where to relocate a sculpture removed from the airport, with the convention center and City Council Chambers among the options discussed.

Palm Springs puts street-safety plan out to bid as federal funding dries up

The city is seeking a consultant to map out pedestrian, bicycle and traffic-calming improvements, but officials say new funding sources will be needed to carry out the recommendations.

Palm Springs’ new wildfire safety status could mean savings for homeowners

The city's designation from the state fire board may boost its odds at mitigation grants and help residents see lower insurance costs, though officials caution outcomes aren't guaranteed.

Palm Springs boards and council to review In-N-Out plans, airport land deal and citywide palm tree policy this week

Meetings also cover historic designations for the Burgess Residence, Laurence Harvey Residence and Temple Isaiah, plus waste reduction and climate action updates.

College of the Desert earns full reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges closed out a yearlong follow-up review focused on the college's governance practices, officials said.

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