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There’s an eclipse on Election Day. We talked to an astronomer and an astrologer to find out what that means (and might mean).

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Third potential District 4 City Council candidate steps forward prior to Tuesday election

Naomi Soto, chair of the city's Measure J Oversight Commission and chair-elect of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, said she is interested in the seat should it become available.

‘This is home’: Arenas Road, surrounding area officially recognized as a Palm Springs district

Roughly 100 people gathered at the intersection of East Arenas Road and South Calle Encelia as the ribbon was cut, a proclamation was read, and signs were unveiled officially proclaiming the area a district.

New-look City Council will face major decision when seated later this year

Current councilmembers are reviewing candidates for the city manager vacancy, but a final decision will be made by a Council that could contain a majority of brand new members.

Two arrests made in early Sunday incident that reportedly led to death of man at shopping center

Police said the three victims were in a verbal argument with the two suspects and that things escalated to a physical altercation.

Residents seeking help to convert lawns to desert landscape will get more help than anticipated

Grass is the largest irrigated crop in America, and it’s estimated up to 75% of some homes’ water use is spent on its upkeep. In a state facing another drought, removing lawns should help ease the water woes.

One dead following reported shooting in Palm Springs early Sunday morning

Crime scene tape and other evidence of an investigation was visible in a parking lot at the location reported by police. The area contains fast food establishments and a Walmart.

Up in smoke? Palm Springs pot business ‘oversaturated,’ shops are for sale, and a major grower was accused of defaulting on rent

High taxes, onerous regulations, oversaturation, and a rampant illegal market could be why there’s a marked stagnation and even decline in tax revenue from cannabis in Palm Springs and other valley cities.

Cooler cabbies is goal of measure before city leaders

A change being considered by the City Council this week will do away with some of the dress code for cab drivers at the airport while still asking for “a professional look and appearance.”

Woof, there it is: City Hall dog park not closing after all

 While plans for the alternative cover are worked out, City Hall Dog Park remains open during its usual hours — from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven days a week.

City to consider officially helping you ditch your lawn

A staff report being reviewed by councilmembers recommends matching up to $5,000 per project, with $100,000 allocated for HOAs and $50,000 available for individual residences.

Council commits $400,000 to help organization tackling youth violence in northern portion of city

Nonprofit group We Are One United needs matching grants after receiving $2.1 million from the state for its United for Safe Youth Initiative. It got some earlier this week.

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