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Still seeing Styrofoam used in Palm Springs? Here’s why, and what city officials might do next

By Kendall Balchan ● Business ● March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023

While the ordinance banning food ware made with plastics and polystyrene went into effect more than a year ago, some restaurants remain out of compliance.

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Owner of Gay Desert Guide, KGAY 106.5 debuts new station following purchase of Channel Q

By Post Staff ● Business ● March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023

MeTV Music will play a mix of familiar songs and deep tracks from landmark albums from the ’50s through ’80s.

Palm Springs bank closures imminent but limited

By Kendall Balchan ● Business ● February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023

Wells Fargo at Smoke Tree Commons and Bank of America at nearby Smoke Tree Village are both closing permanently. That has some residents, as well as employees at nearby banks, worried.

Next generation of Coachella Valley business leaders begins to ‘EMERGE’ in Palm Springs

By Mark Talkington ● Business ● February 26, 2023 February 26, 2023

Backed by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, an initiative called EMERGE Palm Springs kicked off at an event that saw dozens of younger business professionals from throughout the valley attend.

‘Drift’ plans mid-March opening, looks to compete for Airbnb users’ dollars

By Post Staff ● Land Use & Development ● February 23, 2023 February 24, 2023

Ground was broken on the project four-and-a-half years ago, but it didn’t really start to take shape until last year. That’s when it first caught the attention of locals as steel beams were lifted put into place.

Seeking to protect classic downtown bank building, city agrees discussions with owner about Class 1 designation need to come first

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023

The single-story building on South Indian Canyon Drive formerly housed Security First National Bank. It’s well known for the terra-cotta bas-relief panels that adorn its exterior.

Milestone moment marked for city business as new owner looks to revitalize brand, classic building’s lobby

By Post Staff ● Business ● February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023

The car wash structure was designed in 1956 by architect William Cody, known for designing homes, hotels, and other buildings during the peak of the Modern Architecture Movement.

Nurses take to sidewalk, holding vigil to draw attention to their plight

By Kendall Balchan ● News ● January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023

“People come at us so angry. We’re just trying to do our job. We don’t have ancillary staff, and we’re doing everything on our own.”

Spa portion of Agua Caliente Cultural Center in Downtown Palm Springs to open April 4

By Post Staff ● News ● January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023

The spa will be in its fifth iteration when it opens at the former site of the Spa Resort Casino, which was torn down starting in 2014 to build something that could protect and preserve the spring.

The Heyday finally finds its own home, offering owners, staff a sense of both permanence and pride

By Mark Talkington ● Business ● January 8, 2023 January 8, 2023

From a tent at VillageFest to two different hotel locations, nothing has stopped fans from seeking one couple’s burgers. Now they need those fans more than ever.

In former Stein Mart location, a collection of California-cool crafted goods now waits to be discovered

By Mark Talkington ● Business ● January 3, 2023 January 3, 2023

Gone are the floral print blouses, ‘tummy control’ leggings, and housewares. In their place is a chic collection of vintage and repurposed merchandise sourced from 50 different vendors.

Has a nationwide ‘Airbnbust’ reached our market? Not yet, experts say, but owners should adjust expectations

By Kendall Balchan ● Business ● December 11, 2022 March 18, 2023

One by one, local vacation rental owners took to social media in recent months to report the same thing: A once steady stream of bookings was evaporating. Turns out, they were catching on to a nationwide trend.