Two challengers join three incumbents in Palm Springs City Council race
The filing deadline has passed for the November election, with current councilmembers Grace Garner, Jeffrey Bernstein and Ron deHarte all seeking new terms.
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Preservation group seeks historic status for Palm Canyon Drive’s palm trees
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation's 115-page nomination argues the trees' dried-frond skirts are a defining feature of the streetscape, not the hazard the city cited when it voted to start trimming them.
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.
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.