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Signs of progress in Palm Springs for project that aims to get traffic in sync throughout the Coachella Valley

Technology such as digital message boards, fiber optic cables, and cameras are being installed so participating cities can communicate and coordinate traffic flow in real time, especially during large events

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‘If I fell into it, anybody can’: Online dating sites great for connection, but also for cons

More than 19,000 people reported being victims of romance scams last year. As one local woman shares her story, police are warning the community and offering advice.

City Council declines to approve proposed $500,000 contract for Section 14 reparations consultant

During an hour-long discussion that followed an hour of public comments, a majority of councilmembers expressed doubts that the organization eyed for the contract could be unbiased.

Additional funds for senior housing project approved

The Palm Springs City Council approved the project in January 2021, committing an initial $2.4 million and land valued at $1.4 million.

More local leaders step forward hoping to fill open College of the Desert trustee seat

In emails Monday morning, both Al Jones and David Powell said they intend to apply for the vacancy created after Area 3 trustee Fred Jandt stepped down due to health reasons.

Police hope package thieves will take the bait as new program rolls out in coordination with Amazon

Over the next several weeks, officers will go through training for the program and then roll out roughly 30 to 60 'bait boxes' in the city.

City officials get crash course in artificial intelligence during Monday morning presentation

Two local experts in the field of AI highlighted productivity gains, job impacts of rapidly evolving technology during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.

COD officials vote to appoint replacement for outgoing trustee; former city mayor first to indicate interest

Ron Oden, who served as Palm Springs mayor from 2003 until 2007, said he would like the seat that was vacated by Fred Jandt, who resigned last month due to health concerns.

City taps Long Beach assistant fire chief as new head of Palm Springs Fire Department

Paul Alvarado will step into the role currently occupied by Deputy Fire Chief Jason Loya, who became the interim fire chief following Kevin Nalder's resignation last August.

188-unit rental housing project in early planning stage; would include housing for moderate-income residents

As currently planned, the development would be built on a large part of the Art Colony site in northern Palm Springs off West Racquet Club Road. The land previously held a shopping center.

Policies that would require developers to assist in creating affordable housing up for discussion

The Palm Springs Planning Commission will receive an update on a possible citywide inclusionary housing policy Wednesday evening. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Plea deal in alleged bribery case involving mall site, former mayor, appears to have been reached

Court records show Richard Meaney has had all but one charge dismissed. Published reports state he entered a plea of guilty to a single misdemeanor conflict-of-interest count last month.

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