Some homes on, near hillsides in Palm Springs at greater risk from wildfires; inspections urged
Fire officials say vegetation management is a major factor in reducing the chances of buildings near wildlands catching fire.
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Data from point-in-time count shows homeless population continues to rise in Palm Springs
Volunteers fanned out across the county, including in Palm Springs, on January 25. Their task was to count how many people were living on on the streets during one period of one day.Â
PSUSD academy preps parents for success
The 11-week program met once a week, helping parents learn more about the technology their students are using and how to access district resources for things like mental health and language learning.
$1.3 million approved for Victoria, Demuth park projects, but work will require closures until 2024
Two decades after playground equipment was first installed at two popular parks, the City Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of new playground equipment and shade structures.
County board backs plan to address homelessness, aiming to focus on housing first
Officials hope to create 21,000 affordable housing units throughout the county over the next five years. But they also want to expand the stock of interim, bridge, and transitional housing.
Signs of progress in Palm Springs for project that aims to get traffic in sync throughout the Coachella Valley
Technology such as digital message boards, fiber optic cables, and cameras are being installed so participating cities can communicate and coordinate traffic flow in real time, especially during large events
‘If I fell into it, anybody can’: Online dating sites great for connection, but also for cons
More than 19,000 people reported being victims of romance scams last year. As one local woman shares her story, police are warning the community and offering advice.
City Council declines to approve proposed $500,000 contract for Section 14 reparations consultant
During an hour-long discussion that followed an hour of public comments, a majority of councilmembers expressed doubts that the organization eyed for the contract could be unbiased.
Additional funds for senior housing project approved
The Palm Springs City Council approved the project in January 2021, committing an initial $2.4 million and land valued at $1.4 million.
More local leaders step forward hoping to fill open College of the Desert trustee seat
In emails Monday morning, both Al Jones and David Powell said they intend to apply for the vacancy created after Area 3 trustee Fred Jandt stepped down due to health reasons.
Police hope package thieves will take the bait as new program rolls out in coordination with Amazon
Over the next several weeks, officers will go through training for the program and then roll out roughly 30 to 60 ‘bait boxes’ in the city.
COD officials vote to appoint replacement for outgoing trustee; former city mayor first to indicate interest
Ron Oden, who served as Palm Springs mayor from 2003 until 2007, said he would like the seat that was vacated by Fred Jandt, who resigned last month due to health concerns.
