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‘Historic,’ a ‘welcoming place’: Residents weigh in on design for new COD Palm Springs campus

Voters began approving what was to become nearly $1 billion in bond money for the college to use on new campus construction in 2004. Plans currently call for building on the former Palm Springs Mall site.

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Town hall offers chance for police chief, LGBTQ community to continue vital dialogue

During a 90-minute event Tuesday evening, Chief Andy Mills answered questions ranging from potential threats in the city from outsiders, to the arrest of a local man suspected of multiple violent attacks on other men.

Sidewalk vendor regulations inch closer to final approval; City Council split on some issues

Advocates for street food vendors expressed support for the overall goal of the regulations but are concerned that limiting when and where in the city they can operate goes against state laws.

Compromise reached allowing Dream Hotel project to move forward toward hopeful 2026 completion

The amended plans reflect a height reduction of more than 22 feet for buildings within approximately 200 feet of an adjacent condominium complex.

‘I’m going to give this all I got’: Roberts reflects as Plaza Theatre Foundation nears goal, wraps up open houses

As the fundraising finish line appears closer and the start of construction looms, the president of the foundation hoping to return the venue to its former glory reflects on how this moment came to be and what lies ahead.

Future of Prescott Preserve, planned for a 120-acre defunct golf course, hinges on grant money, lawsuit

Almost a year since the announcement that the land was purchased for preservation, its future remains unclear.

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Restaurant Week, which kicks off Friday, is a win for diners and local restaurants

More than two dozen Palm Springs favorites will participate, including Lulu California Bistro, Grand Central, Workshop Kitchen + Bar, Spencer’s and Zin American Bistro. 

City Council approves $1.2 million contract for homeless encampment cleanup services

Encampments have appeared in multiple areas throughout the city but are somewhat nomadic. One in the wash that abuts the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort is believed to be the biggest in the Coachella Valley.

County health inspectors issue warnings to Palm Springs street food vendors following resident reports

Rather than being fined, the vendors received a warning, as well as educational information about how to get the correct permits.

City aims to improve licensing, permit process with newly-launched online portal

The portal, launched this week, will help residents apply for permits, search public records, renew business licenses, pay invoices and more.

Palm Springs Rotary Club member, compelled by the call of service, is headed to Ukraine

When Russia first invaded Ukraine last year, Nicholas Campbell was struck by the images of the more than eight million refugees fleeing the country. Now he's headed to help.

Former mayor Oden named College of the Desert trustee as new design work stalls

College trustees could not agree on Friday whether to approve additional funds for design work needed for a satellite campus in the city.

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