The claim is significantly higher than an original filing earlier this year. Attorneys note that 250 direct survivors and 100 descendants have been found so far. That number is expected to grow.
Are corporations employing the people who serve food from carts and stands and paying them sub-par wages? City leaders want questions answered before considering regulations.
A majority of elected officials expressed support Monday for slight expansion of the area where sexually oriented businesses could open, as well as modifications to language contained in the current ordinance.
With the eerie presence of police snipers on rooftops above them and dance music rhythmically throbbing in the distance, members of the local LGBTQ+ community, their allies, and others delivered a clear message.
Both Councilmember Christy Holstege and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Garner are in tight races. But only Garner has consistently increased her lead in recent days. Another count is promised next Tuesday.
A state law protects sidewalk food vendors from prosecution, but doesn't stop cities from regulating them and issuing fines. Palm Springs currently has no regulations in place.
Taking to social media, Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said members of his department are both sad and outraged and plan to be proactive in their response.
Nationally, challenger Will Rollins, a Democrat from Palm Springs looking to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert in the 41st District of the U.S. House, conceded Monday evening.
Candidates and their supporters will get a bit of a break on Sunday, as the next vote counts won't be posted until Monday evening.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place on the northbound state road just north of Angel Canyon Drive.  A second vehicle went off the road into nearby bushes.
Greg Wallis is now within 285 vote of opponent Christy Holstege, a former mayor and current member of the Palm Springs City Council, in the race for a seat in the State Assembly representing District 47.
Once again, no new votes were counted in Palm Springs city races. There are now 47,000 ballots remaining to be counted in Riverside County.
