City aims to improve licensing, permit process with newly-launched online portal
The portal, launched this week, will help residents apply for permits, search public records, renew business licenses, pay invoices and more.
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Former mayor Oden named College of the Desert trustee as new design work stalls
College trustees could not agree on Friday whether to approve additional funds for design work needed for a satellite campus in the city.
Public comments drive changes to draft land use guidelines working their way through City Hall
The nine-person committee met for nearly three hours Thursday evening to review the land use draft changes. No action was taken, but consultants working on the draft were on hand for quesitons.
Report: Average April price of a Palm Springs home was 10% less than last year
Most Coachella Valley cities are seeing a year-over-year price decline, with Palm Springs having the biggest price drop.
School district plans weekend event focused on wellness for all family members
There will be more than 15 workshops available, spanning topics like coping with stress, dealing with trauma, and other mental health strategies.
Some homes on, near hillsides in Palm Springs at greater risk from wildfires; inspections urged
Fire officials say vegetation management is a major factor in reducing the chances of buildings near wildlands catching fire.
Data from point-in-time count shows homeless population continues to rise in Palm Springs
Volunteers fanned out across the county, including in Palm Springs, on January 25. Their task was to count how many people were living on the streets during one period of one day.Â
County board backs plan to address homelessness, aiming to focus on housing first
Officials hope to create 21,000 affordable housing units throughout the county over the next five years. But they also want to expand the stock of interim, bridge, and transitional housing.
Additional funds for senior housing project approved
The Palm Springs City Council approved the project in January 2021, committing an initial $2.4 million and land valued at $1.4 million.
‘Babies’ on the move to Mexico after nearly five years in downtown art pit
Originally scheduled to leave after 20 months, the pieces stayed much longer. Now, the artist responsible for them is placing them in a museum show. It's uncertain whether they will return.
City officials get crash course in artificial intelligence during Monday morning presentation
Two local experts in the field of AI highlighted productivity gains, job impacts of rapidly evolving technology during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.
COD officials vote to appoint replacement for outgoing trustee; former city mayor first to indicate interest
Ron Oden, who served as Palm Springs mayor from 2003 until 2007, said he would like the seat that was vacated by Fred Jandt, who resigned last month due to health concerns.