City committee moves 115-unit affordable apartment complex forward
The project will serve households earning 30%-80% of area median income, with eligible income limits ranging from $25,850 to $98,400 depending on household size.
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Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olson’s exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the city’s economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
Palm Springs panels take up affordable housing, vacation rental hearings and climate plans this week
Four city bodies — including an appeals board with three enforcement cases on the docket — meet Monday through Wednesday on development, short-term rental regulation and sustainability.
Ramon Road Bridge Project set to break ground this fall
Palm Springs, Cathedral City and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are partnering on a two-year effort to widen and retrofit a heavily traveled Coachella Valley crossing.
Guide Dogs of the Desert board chairman to step down amid leadership restructuring
The organization elevated its executive director to CEO and hired a new operations chief, while its board chair cited health and a long-planned retirement as his reason for stepping down.
Council approves $4 million purchase of part of historic Town & Country Center for new fire station
The city has been searching in earnest for a new location for a downtown fire station since February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."
$170K consulting contract tabled as council debates economic development approach
A vote on the amendment, which would push the city's total commitment to CVL Economics to nearly $593,000, was postponed to allow an absent councilmember to weigh in.
City’s Human Rights Commission hears discrimination accounts, considers anti-bias education push
“I want Palm Springs to be safe and welcoming for everyone, not just the wealthy retired white men, but for people of every race and background,” one speaker said.
Palm Springs moves forward with road safety study, fresh fixes for CV Link
From sorting out cyclist-pedestrian confusion on the CV Link to a deep-dive safety study on major corridors, city leaders are mapping out immediate and long-term fixes to make streets safer.
This week at City Hall: meetings focus on street safety, fire station land deal
City officials also will review heat planning, budget adjustments, tourism financing and public meeting rules this week.
Palm Springs poised to approve $4 million Town & Country purchase for new fire station
The $4 million deal with Grit Development includes a condemnation threat, demolition of six apartments and split ownership of the landmark property.
Mosquito control operations set to start following West Nile virus detection
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will begin larvicide treatments Saturday in Palm Springs and elsewhere.
Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract
Wayne Olson’s exit follows a meeting where he defended a $170K contract amendment as vital to the city’s economic plan while two councilmembers questioned more consultant work.
Palm Springs panels take up affordable housing, vacation rental hearings and climate plans this week
Four city bodies — including an appeals board with three enforcement cases on the docket — meet Monday through Wednesday on development, short-term rental regulation and sustainability.
Ramon Road Bridge Project set to break ground this fall
Palm Springs, Cathedral City and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are partnering on a two-year effort to widen and retrofit a heavily traveled Coachella Valley crossing.
Guide Dogs of the Desert board chairman to step down amid leadership restructuring
The organization elevated its executive director to CEO and hired a new operations chief, while its board chair cited health and a long-planned retirement as his reason for stepping down.
Council approves $4 million purchase of part of historic Town & Country Center for new fire station
The city has been searching in earnest for a new location for a downtown fire station since February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."
$170K consulting contract tabled as council debates economic development approach
A vote on the amendment, which would push the city's total commitment to CVL Economics to nearly $593,000, was postponed to allow an absent councilmember to weigh in.
City’s Human Rights Commission hears discrimination accounts, considers anti-bias education push
“I want Palm Springs to be safe and welcoming for everyone, not just the wealthy retired white men, but for people of every race and background,” one speaker said.
Palm Springs moves forward with road safety study, fresh fixes for CV Link
From sorting out cyclist-pedestrian confusion on the CV Link to a deep-dive safety study on major corridors, city leaders are mapping out immediate and long-term fixes to make streets safer.
This week at City Hall: meetings focus on street safety, fire station land deal
City officials also will review heat planning, budget adjustments, tourism financing and public meeting rules this week.
Palm Springs poised to approve $4 million Town & Country purchase for new fire station
The $4 million deal with Grit Development includes a condemnation threat, demolition of six apartments and split ownership of the landmark property.
Mosquito control operations set to start following West Nile virus detection
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will begin larvicide treatments Saturday in Palm Springs and elsewhere.