Human Rights Commission hears suggestions to help address community tensions
Proposed programs include documentary screenings, community dialogue sessions, and an interfaith peace march.
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Palm Springs adopts comprehensive legislative advocacy platform for 2025-2026
By putting legislative priorities into a concrete form, the city can now advocate at the state and federal level for its goals.
HRC subcommittee hopes for vote on liaison proposal in response to discrimination concerns
The liaison proposal represents a direct response to emotional testimony from residents who described incidents of discrimination and harassment they say have occurred locally since October 2023.
Long-stalled Serena Park housing project clears major hurdle; grading to begin in August
A subdivision map approved Wednesday evening helps move a project forward that faced numerous delays over the years under previous developers.
College of the Desert campus nears construction milestone; early work hours approved
Building foundations for all facilities are now underway, with the campus support building scheduled to go vertical first.
Architectural committee approves one commercial project while sending another back for redesign
Both projects are located in commercial zones and required major architectural review due to their size exceeding 4,000 square feet or involving specialized uses like drive-through banking facilities.
In-N-Out Burger proposal heading to Palm Springs Planning Commission
The California-based fast-food chain wants to build a 3,886-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru service on a 2.35-acre site that previously housed a Bank of America branch near Smoke Tree Lane.
Former Palm Springs mayor receives probation, $325,000 fine for bribery
Steve Pougnet had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy with a major real estate developer in a scheme that ran from 2012 to 2014.
Palm Springs residents welcome swim center renovation plans at community meeting
Plans reviewed Thursday evening show an emphasis on handicap accessibility and shade structures to address problems at the aging facility.
Palm Springs moves closer to contract for affordable housing development off North Gene Autry Trail
The city's housing director expects to bring a recommendation to the City Council at its July 21 meeting for the 5.65-acre project at the Mission Drive intersection.
Palm Springs City Council narrowly approves biennial budget, boosts economic development funding
While public speakers Wednesday evening raised concerns about the budget's sustainability, City Manager Scott Stiles told the council that city staff will provide quarterly financial updates throughout the two-year period.
Tree protection ordinance inching closer to consideration by City Council
The new rules will affect municipal sites, businesses, apartment complexes, and homeowner associations that file landscaping plans with city planners, but individual houses are exempt.
Palm Springs adopts comprehensive legislative advocacy platform for 2025-2026
By putting legislative priorities into a concrete form, the city can now advocate at the state and federal level for its goals.
HRC subcommittee hopes for vote on liaison proposal in response to discrimination concerns
The liaison proposal represents a direct response to emotional testimony from residents who described incidents of discrimination and harassment they say have occurred locally since October 2023.
Long-stalled Serena Park housing project clears major hurdle; grading to begin in August
A subdivision map approved Wednesday evening helps move a project forward that faced numerous delays over the years under previous developers.
College of the Desert campus nears construction milestone; early work hours approved
Building foundations for all facilities are now underway, with the campus support building scheduled to go vertical first.
Architectural committee approves one commercial project while sending another back for redesign
Both projects are located in commercial zones and required major architectural review due to their size exceeding 4,000 square feet or involving specialized uses like drive-through banking facilities.
In-N-Out Burger proposal heading to Palm Springs Planning Commission
The California-based fast-food chain wants to build a 3,886-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru service on a 2.35-acre site that previously housed a Bank of America branch near Smoke Tree Lane.
Former Palm Springs mayor receives probation, $325,000 fine for bribery
Steve Pougnet had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy with a major real estate developer in a scheme that ran from 2012 to 2014.
Palm Springs residents welcome swim center renovation plans at community meeting
Plans reviewed Thursday evening show an emphasis on handicap accessibility and shade structures to address problems at the aging facility.
Palm Springs moves closer to contract for affordable housing development off North Gene Autry Trail
The city's housing director expects to bring a recommendation to the City Council at its July 21 meeting for the 5.65-acre project at the Mission Drive intersection.
Palm Springs City Council narrowly approves biennial budget, boosts economic development funding
While public speakers Wednesday evening raised concerns about the budget's sustainability, City Manager Scott Stiles told the council that city staff will provide quarterly financial updates throughout the two-year period.
Tree protection ordinance inching closer to consideration by City Council
The new rules will affect municipal sites, businesses, apartment complexes, and homeowner associations that file landscaping plans with city planners, but individual houses are exempt.