Palm Springs expands towing contractor pool beyond city limits
An amended ordinance allows storage facilities within 10 miles of the city border, a move the city hopes will increase competition and lower tow rates.
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Palm Springs fire chief details response to Prescott Preserve blaze, outlines prevention steps
A 3.5-acre fire in February destroyed about 100 palm trees; cause remains under investigation with human origin not ruled out.
Palm Springs Planning Commission grants extension for 60-unit project on North Palm CanyonÂ
Delays tied to reviews by Caltrans, Southern California Edison, and Desert Water Agency prompted the two-year extension request for the Siena Townhomes project.
Final hurdle cleared before start of dog park hydroseeding project
The city's Parks and Recreation Commission approved plans Monday evening that open the way for experimental grass restoration at City Hall dog park, which closes March 30.
Palm Springs airport unaffected as ICE agents deploy to U.S. airports amid TSA staffing crisis
PSP says no immigration agents are on site and security wait times remain under 15 minutes, even as airports nationwide struggle.
Palm Springs launches Tourism Advisory Committee to sharpen city’s visitor strategy
Local hospitality and business leaders will meet quarterly to advise on marketing priorities, with tourism generating $9.1 billion in regional economic impact in 2024.
Palm Springs commissions, council to weigh development, parks funding, fire response
Decisions this week span new development proposals, park improvements and partnerships, and a review of a recent preserve fire.
Palm Springs police chief signals departure, puts home on market as he eyes ‘next mission’
Andy Mills says he is neither resigning nor retiring, but is preparing for a transition as he readies the department for its next chapter.
Palm Springs police launch traffic crackdown after pedestrian fatality
The zero-tolerance initiative targets DUI, speeding, and right-of-way violations at high-risk intersections and thoroughfares citywide.
City faces steep water cuts, turf ban deadlines under new state and agency mandates
The city must certify decorative lawns by June 30 and end potable irrigation by January 2027, part of a regional push to cut water use nearly 40% by 2040.
Airport Commission backs parking system overhaul amid cost, operational questions
Commissioners cite aging system and customer experience gains, while raising concerns about costs, staffing impacts and how parking reservations would work during peak demand
College of the Desert completes structural framework for Palm Springs Campus
The project now moves into the interior construction phase as a fall 2027 opening remains on track.
Palm Springs fire chief details response to Prescott Preserve blaze, outlines prevention steps
A 3.5-acre fire in February destroyed about 100 palm trees; cause remains under investigation with human origin not ruled out.
Palm Springs Planning Commission grants extension for 60-unit project on North Palm CanyonÂ
Delays tied to reviews by Caltrans, Southern California Edison, and Desert Water Agency prompted the two-year extension request for the Siena Townhomes project.
Final hurdle cleared before start of dog park hydroseeding project
The city's Parks and Recreation Commission approved plans Monday evening that open the way for experimental grass restoration at City Hall dog park, which closes March 30.
Palm Springs airport unaffected as ICE agents deploy to U.S. airports amid TSA staffing crisis
PSP says no immigration agents are on site and security wait times remain under 15 minutes, even as airports nationwide struggle.
Palm Springs launches Tourism Advisory Committee to sharpen city’s visitor strategy
Local hospitality and business leaders will meet quarterly to advise on marketing priorities, with tourism generating $9.1 billion in regional economic impact in 2024.
Palm Springs commissions, council to weigh development, parks funding, fire response
Decisions this week span new development proposals, park improvements and partnerships, and a review of a recent preserve fire.
Palm Springs police chief signals departure, puts home on market as he eyes ‘next mission’
Andy Mills says he is neither resigning nor retiring, but is preparing for a transition as he readies the department for its next chapter.
Palm Springs police launch traffic crackdown after pedestrian fatality
The zero-tolerance initiative targets DUI, speeding, and right-of-way violations at high-risk intersections and thoroughfares citywide.
City faces steep water cuts, turf ban deadlines under new state and agency mandates
The city must certify decorative lawns by June 30 and end potable irrigation by January 2027, part of a regional push to cut water use nearly 40% by 2040.
Airport Commission backs parking system overhaul amid cost, operational questions
Commissioners cite aging system and customer experience gains, while raising concerns about costs, staffing impacts and how parking reservations would work during peak demand
College of the Desert completes structural framework for Palm Springs Campus
The project now moves into the interior construction phase as a fall 2027 opening remains on track.