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Report: Palm Springs housing market cooled in July amid overall Coachella Valley slowdown

The authors of a monthly housing report write that home prices have remained stable over the last twelve months and suggest that potential interest rate cuts could reinvigorate the market.

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City’s most popular address could cost you millions, but you can never live there

The owners of PalmSprings.com hope the site will earn top dollar as it goes on the market for the first time in nearly 30 years. History shows that's possible.

Palm Springs mayor dispels paid parking rumors, clarifies downtown parking study focus

The comprehensive parking study, which is different from a similar one conducted three years ago, aims to examine a range of issues related to parking in Palm Springs' bustling downtown area.

Native Foods owners facing challenges, but remain committed to community and compassionate cuisine

"It's not about making money. It's not about becoming millionaires. ... We just love what we do. And we want to be able to have a positive impact and be a positive influence in the community.”

Cannabis dispensaries continue to struggle even after moratorium on new businesses, tax cut

With only two fewer active licenses in the city since a moratorium was first imposed last fall, retailers say there's still well over the number needed to level the playing field. 

Cat cafe owner branching out with non-profit, expansion in effort to foster more well-being

Inspired by the humans she's helped, Claire Rogers is embarking on a hybrid business model to not only support cats, but to aid humans with invisible disabilities as she expands the cafe's offerings.

Handled with care: Bank of America building restoration showcases commitment to preservation

During a re-opening celebration Friday, company leaders and local preservationists touted the cooperation that resulted in a uniquely Palm Springs project.

Early data indicates success after city addressed vacation rental oversaturation in some neighborhoods

Recent headlines that claim the city's housing market was hurt by updated vacation rental rules don't tell the full story. Prices did drop dramatically in places, but other factors were at play.

City to consider lowering taxes, capping number of dispensaries as it looks to assist local cannabis businesses

Palm Springs has permitted more than 30 cannabis retailers to operate in the city, with more currently in the permit process. The result is roughly one dispensary per every 1,600 residents.

Addressing concerns of current cannabis business owners, City Council approves 45-day hold on new licenses

Palm Springs has permitted 33 cannabis retailers to operate in the city, 27 of which are operational. That means there’s about one dispensary per every 2,100 residents, one of the highest saturation levels in the state.

Palm Springs’ first fully-licensed food cart takes picnics in the park to a whole new level

Palm Springs Charcuterie's Adam Leemon, a sommelier by trade, noticed picnics were missing from the activity at local parks. He set out to change that and got help at City Hall.

Latest city report shows cannabis business continues to struggle 

In fiscal year 2020/2021, retail cannabis tax revenue in Palm Springs was $4.4 million. In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, that number was $4.1 million. In the current fiscal year, revenue sits at $3.2 million.

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