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Palm Springs officials voice support for easing food truck restrictions during debate on sidewalk vendors

"I'm interested in how we can get away from this 'Palm Springs doesn’t support food trucks' attitude," Mayor Grace Garner said. "I'd hate to see Palm Springs keep the limits that we have.”

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Council overturns Public Arts Commission decision on windmill art project

Among the features of the project would be painted blades arranged to look like historic landmarks and the restoration and display of one of the very first wind turbines in operation.

Newest Palm Springs city manager reports for work

Scott Stiles takes over the role from Teresa Gallavan, the assistant city manager who had been in the role on an interim basis since Justin Clifton departed in September 2022.

Frustrated pool users form watchdog group, present fixes to parks and recreation officials

This week, the group filed a report with the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, raising concerns about what they see as “unsanitary and unsafe conditions” at the pool’s bathrooms.

Major overhaul of city library takes big step forward following Council vote

The 34,000-square-foot library off Sunrise Way first opened in 1975 and has remained mostly unchanged. Efforts to upgrade or replace it stretch back years but were delayed during the pandemic

Council grants historic designation to unique condominium complex despite city staff objections

In objecting to the designation, city staff claimed Villa Roma did not meet enough of the requirements and by granting it the city would be damaging the integrity of the historic preservation program.

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

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.

Lack of concrete timeline for planned homeless services center proves frustrating for some city officials

Multiple projects throughout California aimed at addressing the homelessness crisis face looming deadlines to meet milestones established when state funding was granted. They also face delays.

City Council pushes back as Orchid Tree project developer appears to offer a take it or leave it deal

Richard Weintraub was back in front of elected officials Thursday evening, seeking approval of five new amendments to an existing agreement. He left with a scolding.

City-controlled lots eyed for affordable housing

With new laws allowing lots to be split and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) constructed, four times as many dwellings could be built.

Sex clubs now OK, but not in additional areas

The City Council also tabled a decision on public nudity that centered around which parts of the body can be exposed in public.

City taps Garden Grove city manager to fill same role here

Pending a City Council vote, Scott Stiles will take over the role from Teresa Gallavan, the assistant city manager who had been serving as interim city manager following Justin Clifton's departure last September.

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