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City unveils $400,000 renovation of once-troubled Baristo Park

"We really turned a neighborhood park back into a park for the neighborhood," remarked Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte during a Thursday ceremony.

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Triumph over tragedy: How leaders in one Palm Springs industry are shedding light on sobriety, supporting employees

Local business owners are leading the way in creating safe spaces and fostering recovery within the service industry following personal journeys of overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety.

Dog park users have voices heard in meeting with Palm Springs parks officials, staff, commissioners

Parks and Recreation Director Nick Gonzalez hosted the meeting to gather feedback from dog park users and establish a collaborative approach to addressing issues.

Palm Springs town hall encourages open conversations about youth cannabis use

The event, part of the Boys & Girls Club's new cannabis education initiative, aimed to provide facts, dispel myths, and foster honest dialogue between generations.

Palm Springs airport partners with Desert Arc to create life-changing opportunities

Innovative program employs adults with disabilities in vital airport maintenance roles, directing over $1 million to community inclusion.

This weekend’s Drone Fest at Palm Springs High School could be first of its type

The three-day event will include drone light shows, racing competitions, and teams from around the world qualifying for the 2025 FIDA World Cup in Seoul.

70mm Film Festival brings cinema classics to the biggest screen in Palm Springs

Historic Camelot Theater to showcase "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Vertigo," "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Interstellar" in their original format, saving film buffs a trip to Los Angeles.

Palm Springs launches tenant rights workshops amid rising rent costs

Low-income residents are encouraged to learn about protections as city data shows 30% of renters spend over half their income on housing.

Former State Senate leader Toni Atkins to receive Harvey Milk Leadership Award

During her career, Atkins championed affordable housing, environmental protection, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ causes.

Safety Blows? Palm Springs-based initiative gains momentum, hands out 8,000 whistles

In response to rising threats, a local psychotherapist has distributed thousands of whistles, aiming to create safer spaces for vulnerable communities.

Dog park improvements focus of upcoming community meeting

The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department has several other initiatives underway, including plans for temporary pickleball courts at COD's temporary campus here.

Meet Shamora Wright: An entrepreneur championing Black wellness who found her path on local trails

"If you support Black women, and you support being healthy, and you want to get out into nature, then please come out, work out with us. Be out in nature with us."

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