Woods appears to end speculation, pulls papers for re-election bid
Candidates for City Council have until Aug. 12 to request paperwork from the city and turn in a minimum of 80 signatures from registered voters in their districts.
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Palm Springs city manager submits resignation effective in 60 days
During Justin Clifton's tenure, the city first grappled with economic uncertainty brought on by the battle against COVID-19 — leading to job cuts at City Hall — then saw a rebound as visitors flocked to local hotels and vacation rentals.
138-unit mixed use development in Uptown Palm Springs would fill 4.6-acre vacant lot
The yet-to-be named project just north of Stonewall Gardens and south of Mykonos Desert Suites along North Palm Canyon Drive got an initial review from the Planning Commission last week.
Suspect in drunk driving fatality earlier this month enters plea
The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. July 3 on Highway 111 north of Gateway Drive in Palm Springs, according to authorities.
Higher pay, additional support for elected officials will be explored at City Council direction
Most councilmembers were on board with adjusting future elected officials' salaries or staffing. However, Councilmember Dennis Woods questioned whether a pay raise would attract a more diverse set of candidates.
At mayor’s request, City Council will discuss vacation rental moratorium at end of month
Councilmember Christy Holstege, voicing opposition to having the discussion, said she feared any temporary halt on issuing licenses would result in a flood of applications and fear in the market.
Palm Springs won’t comply with states attempting to investigate patients seeking abortion services
A resolution passed Thursday evening by the City Council has specific language affirming that law enforcement here will not comply with attempts to investigate patients who travel to California seeking care.
Planning Commission denies extension for Orchid Tree Inn, asks that city consider receivership
During a one-hour hearing on the extension request, frustrations were evident from both commissioners and the developer. The project has been working its way through City Hall since 2015.
Thompson Hotel developer: ‘The wait is coming to an end,’ but opening has been delayed
Work crews are currently on site constructing the luxury hotel that has been in the planning stages in one form or another since 2006. It takes up half a city block.
Bogert statue trucked off from City Hall to an uncertain future
The artwork's removal marked a watershed moment in Palm Springs history, but it wasn’t without some last-minute drama at the footsteps of City Hall.
Largest existing building on homeless navigation center property not included in initial designs
City officials say Building C was originally supposed to be a residential facility, but design requirements laid out in grant funding rules say residential facilities must have features the building currently doesn't have.
Palm Springs city manager submits resignation effective in 60 days
During Justin Clifton's tenure, the city first grappled with economic uncertainty brought on by the battle against COVID-19 — leading to job cuts at City Hall — then saw a rebound as visitors flocked to local hotels and vacation rentals.
138-unit mixed use development in Uptown Palm Springs would fill 4.6-acre vacant lot
The yet-to-be named project just north of Stonewall Gardens and south of Mykonos Desert Suites along North Palm Canyon Drive got an initial review from the Planning Commission last week.
Suspect in drunk driving fatality earlier this month enters plea
The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. July 3 on Highway 111 north of Gateway Drive in Palm Springs, according to authorities.
Higher pay, additional support for elected officials will be explored at City Council direction
Most councilmembers were on board with adjusting future elected officials' salaries or staffing. However, Councilmember Dennis Woods questioned whether a pay raise would attract a more diverse set of candidates.
At mayor’s request, City Council will discuss vacation rental moratorium at end of month
Councilmember Christy Holstege, voicing opposition to having the discussion, said she feared any temporary halt on issuing licenses would result in a flood of applications and fear in the market.
Palm Springs won’t comply with states attempting to investigate patients seeking abortion services
A resolution passed Thursday evening by the City Council has specific language affirming that law enforcement here will not comply with attempts to investigate patients who travel to California seeking care.
Planning Commission denies extension for Orchid Tree Inn, asks that city consider receivership
During a one-hour hearing on the extension request, frustrations were evident from both commissioners and the developer. The project has been working its way through City Hall since 2015.
Thompson Hotel developer: ‘The wait is coming to an end,’ but opening has been delayed
Work crews are currently on site constructing the luxury hotel that has been in the planning stages in one form or another since 2006. It takes up half a city block.
Bogert statue trucked off from City Hall to an uncertain future
The artwork's removal marked a watershed moment in Palm Springs history, but it wasn’t without some last-minute drama at the footsteps of City Hall.
Largest existing building on homeless navigation center property not included in initial designs
City officials say Building C was originally supposed to be a residential facility, but design requirements laid out in grant funding rules say residential facilities must have features the building currently doesn't have.