Demolition of former El Morocco Hotel, redevelopment of Palm Highlands Inn site approved
'With each of these approvals we lose a little bit,' said Historic Site Preservation Board Chair Jade Nelson. 'So it's always difficult.'
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Measure J Oversight Commission recommends funding 14 community projects, rejects 19 others
The total funding requested for the projects currently exceed the commission's $6 million budget. Its members will meet again in February to determine specific funding amounts for each project.
City seeks resident input on housing issues amid soaring rents, federal funding uncertainty
Palm Springs officials have launched surveys to address community needs and fair housing issues while navigating challenges from rising rent costs and potential federal funding fluctuations.
Residents want increased competition for Internet providers. Study could help make that happen
The latest public meeting on the subject, held Wednesday evening at City Hall, drew a handful of residents eager to voice familiar concerns about limited supplier options and sometimes spotty service.
Public concerns over pickleball court expansion project addressed, timeline explained
Members of the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission updated the community this week on perceived delays as they outlined plans for the eagerly-anticipated $6 million project at Demuth Park.
Sustainability Commission considers mandating 2-for-1 replacement ratio in tree ordinance
New rules under consideration aim to preserve urban forests, requiring property owners to replace large trees removed with stricter guidelines for new plantings.
Palm Springs airport expansion plan approved, paving way for doubled capacity
The approval follows months of public input and expansion includes a new hybrid Rental Car Center and additional gates, laying the groundwork for expansion over the coming decades.
Palm Springs eases vacation rental rules in effort to aid Los Angeles area wildfire evacuees
The decision, which mirrors a similar effort in La Quinta, allows vacation rental owners to offer short-term stays to evacuees without those bookings counting toward their yearly contract limits.
Council unanimously votes to support large warehouse project north of Interstate 10
The decision came after hours of debate and public comments both for and against the development proposed for a 38-acre site at the northwest corner of North Indian Canyon Drive and 19th Avenue.
Human Rights Commission advances municipal code revisions, discuses award changes
The commission voted Monday to update its municipal code, modernizing language while maintaining domestic partnerships. It also discussed formalizing the city's community service awards.
Palm Springs City Council rejects idea of pause on drive-thrus, directs staff to study issues
Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein had proposed a temporary moratorium on new drive-thrus, citing concerns about sustainability and walkability.
Organization hopes to land Measure J funding for northern Palm Springs food co-op study
The proposed study aims to examine the sustainability and financial viability of a potential food co-op. It would also explore how the initiative could complement the city's broader plans for retail in the area.
Measure J Oversight Commission recommends funding 14 community projects, rejects 19 others
The total funding requested for the projects currently exceed the commission's $6 million budget. Its members will meet again in February to determine specific funding amounts for each project.
City seeks resident input on housing issues amid soaring rents, federal funding uncertainty
Palm Springs officials have launched surveys to address community needs and fair housing issues while navigating challenges from rising rent costs and potential federal funding fluctuations.
Residents want increased competition for Internet providers. Study could help make that happen
The latest public meeting on the subject, held Wednesday evening at City Hall, drew a handful of residents eager to voice familiar concerns about limited supplier options and sometimes spotty service.
Public concerns over pickleball court expansion project addressed, timeline explained
Members of the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission updated the community this week on perceived delays as they outlined plans for the eagerly-anticipated $6 million project at Demuth Park.
Sustainability Commission considers mandating 2-for-1 replacement ratio in tree ordinance
New rules under consideration aim to preserve urban forests, requiring property owners to replace large trees removed with stricter guidelines for new plantings.
Palm Springs airport expansion plan approved, paving way for doubled capacity
The approval follows months of public input and expansion includes a new hybrid Rental Car Center and additional gates, laying the groundwork for expansion over the coming decades.
Palm Springs eases vacation rental rules in effort to aid Los Angeles area wildfire evacuees
The decision, which mirrors a similar effort in La Quinta, allows vacation rental owners to offer short-term stays to evacuees without those bookings counting toward their yearly contract limits.
Council unanimously votes to support large warehouse project north of Interstate 10
The decision came after hours of debate and public comments both for and against the development proposed for a 38-acre site at the northwest corner of North Indian Canyon Drive and 19th Avenue.
Human Rights Commission advances municipal code revisions, discuses award changes
The commission voted Monday to update its municipal code, modernizing language while maintaining domestic partnerships. It also discussed formalizing the city's community service awards.
Palm Springs City Council rejects idea of pause on drive-thrus, directs staff to study issues
Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein had proposed a temporary moratorium on new drive-thrus, citing concerns about sustainability and walkability.
Organization hopes to land Measure J funding for northern Palm Springs food co-op study
The proposed study aims to examine the sustainability and financial viability of a potential food co-op. It would also explore how the initiative could complement the city's broader plans for retail in the area.