Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills announces retirement effective Sept. 5
Mills described Palm Springs as the “crown jewel” of his career and said he and his wife, Cathy, plan to move to the Sacramento area to be closer to his mother.
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Palm Springs sets community meetings on elected mayor question as advocacy group presses for legal report
City attorney says no comparable city model exists for switching to a directly elected mayor as seven public sessions begin July 22.
Palm Springs council approves historic status for Temple Isaiah
The council voted unanimously to designate the synagogue and Jewish community center a Class 1 landmark, citing its layered architecture and 75-year role as a cultural gathering space.
City Council approves OVG catering deal after backlash, last-minute revisions
After debate over labor policy, local business access and financial risk, the council signed off on a five-year convention center food and beverage deal following a round of amendments.
Palm Springs catering deal returns after tense council debate
The revised Oak View Group contract removes some disputed language, but critics say questions remain over local business protections, labor policy, financial risk and contract oversight.
Palm Springs airport official details emergency prep gains as new earthquake study surfaces
A multi-agency training exercise and new disaster supplies were discussed Wednesday, days after a study found rising seismic stress near a Southern California fault junction.
Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olson’s exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the city’s economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
City’s Human Rights Commission hears discrimination accounts, considers anti-bias education push
“I want Palm Springs to be safe and welcoming for everyone, not just the wealthy retired white men, but for people of every race and background,” one speaker said.
Palm Springs poised to approve $4 million Town & Country purchase for new fire station
The $4 million deal with Grit Development includes a condemnation threat, demolition of six apartments and split ownership of the landmark property.
Palm Springs projects general fund surplus as Measure J sales tax runs ahead of budget
Third-quarter reports show broad revenue strength across the city, though airport deficit and looming cost pressures temper the outlook.
Council approves Racquet Club Road lane reduction, despite fire response concerns
Buffered bike lanes and a center turn lane are part of the $3.45 million reconfiguration; officials said they will explore signal pre-emption technology to offset potential increases in emergency response times.
Palm Springs reopens Downtown Park splash pad after years-long contractor dispute
The city officially opened the faucet Tuesday on the long-delayed Downtown Park splash pad, capping a years-long effort to fix a water feature that had been out of service since shortly after a $7.6 million park opened in 2021.