City Council mulls regulations on private use of license plate readers
With neighborhoods expressing interest in installing cameras on their streets, city leaders will await legal analysis and other information before weighing in.
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City staff surprised at unexpected drop in sales tax revenue midway through fiscal year
For Palm Springs specifically, city staff said the decrease can be traced back to the city’s two biggest categories -- restaurants and auto sales, which 'took a big hit' in the last six months.
Calling for more oversight, public input, Palm Springs City Council approves moving forward on library renovations, funding study
With the approval, the city’s finance director can begin a preliminary financial analysis on debt issuance before returning with funding options.
Court grants pause in legal battle over ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue as city considers permanent road closure application
The Committee to Relocate Marilyn had challenged the placement of the 26-foot tall statue, claiming the Palm Springs City Council approved a three-year closure without proper proceedings.
Section 14 group keeps up pressure through billboards; city continues to work on possible reparations package
The 'Know Before You Go' campaign aims to shed light on evictions and housing destruction that occurred more than 60 years ago on tribal land.
City rejects lawsuit settlement proposal that includes relocating ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue, suggests plaintiffs deal with its owners
The proposal is the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the statue’s location in the middle of Museum Way. At issue is whether the city had the right to temporarily close a portion of the roadway in 2021.
Palm Springs in 2024: Expect work on aging facilities, efforts to address homeless crisis to be priorities at City Hall
A statue, the aging downtown theater, and pickleball courts may be hot topics on social media, but those may prove minor issues when considering what city officials are up against in the coming years.
Palm Springs in 2023: City leaders focused on fixes while a major storm showed all that’s right
Key hires at City Hall helped clear building backlogs and prepare for a facility that will address the homeless crisis, while residents and first responders showed their resiliency.
City Council approves $26 million contract for restoration of Plaza Theatre, method for funding the work
The theater was last fully utilized as the home of the Palm Springs Follies but has been in disrepair since that show closed in 2014. The city hopes to restore it for use as a modern performance venue.
Thorough and thoughtful: Those who know him best say Jeffrey Bernstein will bring passion, compassion to mayor’s job
We spoke with people who work for, work with, and even live with Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein, who will step into the mayor's role Thursday evening. What they had to say should come as no surprise.
Primarily citing increased construction costs, Plaza Theatre Foundation asking city for additional $20 million in funding
If the money is made available to help reopen the nearly 90-year-old theater, other projects in the city could be temporarily impacted. Foundation leaders maintain the impact would be negligible.
City gears up for long overdue swim center renovations, addressing issues of overcrowding, accessibility
At issue is that the 50-year-old facility is showing its age. The cramped quarters lead to overcrowding and forces wheelchair users to maneuver their way through staff rooms and bathrooms to reach the pool.
City staff surprised at unexpected drop in sales tax revenue midway through fiscal year
For Palm Springs specifically, city staff said the decrease can be traced back to the city’s two biggest categories -- restaurants and auto sales, which 'took a big hit' in the last six months.
Calling for more oversight, public input, Palm Springs City Council approves moving forward on library renovations, funding study
With the approval, the city’s finance director can begin a preliminary financial analysis on debt issuance before returning with funding options.
Court grants pause in legal battle over ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue as city considers permanent road closure application
The Committee to Relocate Marilyn had challenged the placement of the 26-foot tall statue, claiming the Palm Springs City Council approved a three-year closure without proper proceedings.
Section 14 group keeps up pressure through billboards; city continues to work on possible reparations package
The 'Know Before You Go' campaign aims to shed light on evictions and housing destruction that occurred more than 60 years ago on tribal land.
City rejects lawsuit settlement proposal that includes relocating ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue, suggests plaintiffs deal with its owners
The proposal is the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the statue’s location in the middle of Museum Way. At issue is whether the city had the right to temporarily close a portion of the roadway in 2021.
Palm Springs in 2024: Expect work on aging facilities, efforts to address homeless crisis to be priorities at City Hall
A statue, the aging downtown theater, and pickleball courts may be hot topics on social media, but those may prove minor issues when considering what city officials are up against in the coming years.
Palm Springs in 2023: City leaders focused on fixes while a major storm showed all that’s right
Key hires at City Hall helped clear building backlogs and prepare for a facility that will address the homeless crisis, while residents and first responders showed their resiliency.
City Council approves $26 million contract for restoration of Plaza Theatre, method for funding the work
The theater was last fully utilized as the home of the Palm Springs Follies but has been in disrepair since that show closed in 2014. The city hopes to restore it for use as a modern performance venue.
Thorough and thoughtful: Those who know him best say Jeffrey Bernstein will bring passion, compassion to mayor’s job
We spoke with people who work for, work with, and even live with Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Bernstein, who will step into the mayor's role Thursday evening. What they had to say should come as no surprise.
Primarily citing increased construction costs, Plaza Theatre Foundation asking city for additional $20 million in funding
If the money is made available to help reopen the nearly 90-year-old theater, other projects in the city could be temporarily impacted. Foundation leaders maintain the impact would be negligible.
City gears up for long overdue swim center renovations, addressing issues of overcrowding, accessibility
At issue is that the 50-year-old facility is showing its age. The cramped quarters lead to overcrowding and forces wheelchair users to maneuver their way through staff rooms and bathrooms to reach the pool.