Mark Talkington

The technology has drawn criticism, with some questioning whether the increased use of surveillance technology creates a trade-off between personal privacy and public safety.

After a ‘smash and grab’ was reported downtown last month, tensions are understandably high. PSPD Lt. William Hutchinson offered advice for both local business owners and the community, stressing safety first.

The efforts include those by Riverside County to collect reports of damage, those of a local museum to collect funds, and those of one Palm Springs resident to send letters to state officials. Here’s what we know.

Despite dramatic scenes as water rushed through the streets and washes of the city, no deaths or major injuries were reported as a result of the storm. Skies are now mostly clear.

Strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding are predicted to accompany a storm associated with Hurricane Hilary. Here’s what we know about sandbags, flights at PSP, school closures and more.

While the hurricane has weakened, as much rainfall to hit Palm Springs as the city normally receives in a year is expected to be accompanied by strong winds, perhaps wreaking havoc here.