Around a dozen residents spoke against the direct mayor system during the public comments section of Wednesday’s city council meeting. The council later debated the issue.
Donors large and small are helping fund a $45 million renovation of the Palm Springs Public Library, with naming rights recognizing community supporters from the Friends organization to a pioneering desert family.
Members of the Historic Site Preservation Board cited tension between passenger comfort needs and the Wexler-designed terminal's architectural legacy before approving the structures with a design revision condition.
After months of revisions, the Architectural Review Committee gave unanimous approval to both a 16-court pickleball facility near the airport and an eight-home residential project.
There's a busy week ahead, with development, tourism funding, and governance each drawing attention from elected and appointed officials before the week closes.
Palm Springs is negotiating to acquire portions of the 1948 landmark for the project, which could also resolve a parking dispute that has complicated plans to modernize the current station.
Reach codes allow cities and counties to set energy efficiency standards that go beyond the baseline requirements established by the state.
The Tramview Heights Specific Plan would guide development of 510 acres over 20 years, replacing a failed earlier effort.
The District also announced an overhaul of its community sponsorship program, introducing a streamlined application process and two annual deadlines for nonprofits seeking event funding.
Airport executive director heading to Sacramento as city also welcomes new sustainability director.
The Mills Act program provides a property tax rebate to owners of designated historic properties who commit to using the savings for ongoing maintenance or restoration.
Convention bookings hit their highest level since 2018, and a new 10-year strategic plan and push for an indoor amateur sports facility are on the horizon.
