Westminster champion adds a new title to his pedigree — honorary mayor of Palm Springs
As the city's first ever canine mayor Buddy Holly will serve as an ambassador for the city while also educating residents and visitors about his special breed.
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City streets in need of additional TLC, report finds
Palm Springs has approximately 245 miles of paved streets. The re-evaluation of the condition of those streets was recently presented to the City Council.
City Council approves another $5 million for homeless navigation center in northern part of Palm Springs
Some residents who attended a meeting Thursday evening spoke out against the approval of more money for the project, saying the city was breaking promises.
City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation
The city continues to see growth in property and utility user taxes, while transient occupancy taxes (TOT) are expected to take a slight dip in the coming year, as are taxes from cannabis sales.
‘Aggressively ugly’: Outgoing Palm Springs Planning Commission members pan Miralon condo project
The developer will have ample opportunity to change the designs before the project returns for a formal review and vote at a future date.
Palm Springs Unified Superintendent Dr. Mike Swize resigns to take new position in Perris
Swize has spent his entire 33-year career with PSUSD. District officials are yet to announce who will be stepping into the role while a new superintendent is hired.
Would city voters back call to make Measure J tax permanent? Officials think question is worth exploring
Measure J sunsets in 2037, but Councilmember Lisa Middleton thinks voters will eventually support the tax at the ballot box again — this time voting to make it permanent.
Public encouraged to complete survey, help land grant funding for solution to Indian Canyon Drive closures
If secured, the state money would help to fund a pair of small bridges over problem areas along the roadway that often close due to flooding or when sand is kicked up during high winds.
Path from homeless to housed for hundreds of city residents coming into focus as new program begins, additional funding request lingers
As a coordinated effort to provide outreach to people living in encampments begins, the Palm Springs City Council is expected to be asked to approve $5 million more for a planned navigation center.
COD Palm Springs campus inches forward after review of revised plans aimed at addressing public concerns
Some of the biggest changes reflect concerns city residents had raised about traffic at the main entrance off Farrell Drive.
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza wins top honor for culturally inspired terrazzo flooring
Basket weaving was integral to traditional Cahuilla life. Corradini Corp. helped tell that story in designing the cultural plaza’s flooring.
Vacation rental owners surprised by proposed state tax aimed at their properties; city officials fear it could negatively impact local economy
Senate Bill 584 would impose a 15% tax on short-term rentals for stays 30 days or less. Its aim is to help the housing crisis. Some predict it would hurt the Palm Springs tourism industry.
City streets in need of additional TLC, report finds
Palm Springs has approximately 245 miles of paved streets. The re-evaluation of the condition of those streets was recently presented to the City Council.
City Council approves another $5 million for homeless navigation center in northern part of Palm Springs
Some residents who attended a meeting Thursday evening spoke out against the approval of more money for the project, saying the city was breaking promises.
City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation
The city continues to see growth in property and utility user taxes, while transient occupancy taxes (TOT) are expected to take a slight dip in the coming year, as are taxes from cannabis sales.
‘Aggressively ugly’: Outgoing Palm Springs Planning Commission members pan Miralon condo project
The developer will have ample opportunity to change the designs before the project returns for a formal review and vote at a future date.
Palm Springs Unified Superintendent Dr. Mike Swize resigns to take new position in Perris
Swize has spent his entire 33-year career with PSUSD. District officials are yet to announce who will be stepping into the role while a new superintendent is hired.
Would city voters back call to make Measure J tax permanent? Officials think question is worth exploring
Measure J sunsets in 2037, but Councilmember Lisa Middleton thinks voters will eventually support the tax at the ballot box again — this time voting to make it permanent.
Public encouraged to complete survey, help land grant funding for solution to Indian Canyon Drive closures
If secured, the state money would help to fund a pair of small bridges over problem areas along the roadway that often close due to flooding or when sand is kicked up during high winds.
Path from homeless to housed for hundreds of city residents coming into focus as new program begins, additional funding request lingers
As a coordinated effort to provide outreach to people living in encampments begins, the Palm Springs City Council is expected to be asked to approve $5 million more for a planned navigation center.
COD Palm Springs campus inches forward after review of revised plans aimed at addressing public concerns
Some of the biggest changes reflect concerns city residents had raised about traffic at the main entrance off Farrell Drive.
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza wins top honor for culturally inspired terrazzo flooring
Basket weaving was integral to traditional Cahuilla life. Corradini Corp. helped tell that story in designing the cultural plaza’s flooring.
Vacation rental owners surprised by proposed state tax aimed at their properties; city officials fear it could negatively impact local economy
Senate Bill 584 would impose a 15% tax on short-term rentals for stays 30 days or less. Its aim is to help the housing crisis. Some predict it would hurt the Palm Springs tourism industry.