Palm Springs City Councilmember Dennis Woods shocked his fellow elected officials Thursday evening as he called for an “independent investigation” of the city’s Measure J Oversight Commission, chaired by a local business owner who has declared his candidacy for Woods’ District 2 Council seat. The request, made at the start of the Council’s regular meeting, […]
Several issues that have been subject of heated discussions are on the agenda when the Palm Springs City Council meets next week, but one item likely to be met with no controversy may be the most interesting.
Officials with the city's fire and police departments said this week they are hopeful the worst is over when it comes to additional staff shortages brought on by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
The city’s Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) on Tuesday elected to take the next step forward in what could be the eventual removal of a controversial statue in front of City Hall, but not without considerable angst as it struggled with what, exactly, it was deciding.
Residents who live near a planned homeless services center in the north end of Palm Springs are vowing to continue putting pressure on elected officials who approved moving forward with the facility last week.
The Palm Springs City Council approved a multi-part agreement Thursday allowing for the purchase of a property and completion of a homeless services center in the city unlike any built here before.
Jeffrey Bernstein, owner of the Destination PSP retail shop on North Palm Canyon Drive, announced Sunday he will seek one of three Palm Springs City Council seats being contested this year.
Mayor Pro Tem Grace Garner said she will seek re-election for the District 1 Palm Springs City Council seat she first won in 2019. If re-elected, she would stand to become the first Latina to serve as the city’s mayor.
The Palm Springs City Council is back in action on Thursday, Jan. 27. Up for discussion are issues related to homelessness, housing and development, the arts, and infrastructure. We hit the highlights.
The Palm Springs City Council is back in action on Thursday, Jan. 13 after a holiday break. Up for discussion are issues related to homelessness, housing and development, art, and infrastructure. We hit the highlights.
