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‘A starting point’: Planners stress zoning maps aren’t finalized at virtual meeting

Following a heated in-person meeting last week, city staff emphasized Wednesday that controversial proposals for building heights and density remain in the draft stage.

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Historic board recommends landmark status for director Edmund Goulding’s ‘Little White House’ estate

The home, built eight years before the city of Palm Springs was incorporated, represents the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture that dominated in the interwar period.

Reported crime in Palm Springs fell in 2025, with decreases across theft, burglary and violent offenses

Police attributed the decline to proactive enforcement and community cooperation, while noting that larceny-theft remained the most common crime despite a 14% drop from the previous year.

Feb. 2 Daily Briefing: Preserve fire, vigil for ‘Walking Man,’ Garner kicks off campaign, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on concerns over parking as plans for a new fire department facility are finalized, a fire in Prescott Preserve, and a vigil for a beloved community member that drew 100 people on Sunday.

Fire department contains vegetation fire at Prescott Preserve

A fire burned approximately 3.5 acres and 100 palm trees near the pond area Sunday afternoon. An arson investigation is expected.

Garner seeks re-election with focus on affordable housing, infrastructure, youth programs

Palm Springs native Grace Garner, the City Council's most senior member, launched her campaign Sunday at Demuth Park and has already secured multiple endorsements.

Fire department plans open house as downtown parking concerns surface over Station 1 expansion

Business owners warn removing existing lot could harm foot traffic as city moves forward with modernization plans.

Jan. 30 Daily Briefing: Parks project updates, commuter rail progress, ‘Info-a-Go-Go,’ and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we preview a Saturday community information fair, tell you what's next for possible commuter rail here, and report on the latest Parks Commission activity.

Riverside County awards $80 million contract for Coachella Valley Rail Project environmental study

HDR Engineering will conduct Tier 2 review to advance passenger rail service connecting Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley, including a possible Palm Springs stop.

Parks Commission advances projects, policies and initiatives during meeting

Commissioners adopted new rules for recreation facilities and reviewed major upgrades, master plan progress and event planning during its regular January meeting.

Jan. 29 Daily Briefing: Traffic safety and parking issues addressed, housing price report, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing: The City Council tackles parking issues and hears why our roads are so dangerous (and what police hope to do about it), and the latest housing report is out.

Does Downtown Palm Springs have too much parking, or not enough? Council discusses study results

Recommendations under consideration include better signage to available parking, consistent time limits, improved garage maintenance, and programs to steer employees to underused garages.

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