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Palm Springs moves forward with road safety study, fresh fixes for CV Link

From sorting out cyclist-pedestrian confusion on the CV Link to a deep-dive safety study on major corridors, city leaders are mapping out immediate and long-term fixes to make streets safer.

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This week at City Hall: meetings focus on street safety, fire station land deal

City officials also will review heat planning, budget adjustments, tourism financing and public meeting rules this week.

Palm Springs poised to approve $4 million Town & Country purchase for new fire station

The $4 million deal with Grit Development includes a condemnation threat, demolition of six apartments and split ownership of the landmark property.

Mosquito control operations set to start following West Nile virus detection

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will begin larvicide treatments Saturday in Palm Springs and elsewhere.

Palm Springs projects general fund surplus as Measure J sales tax runs ahead of budget

Third-quarter reports show broad revenue strength across the city, though airport deficit and looming cost pressures temper the outlook.

Council approves Racquet Club Road lane reduction, despite fire response concerns

Buffered bike lanes and a center turn lane are part of the $3.45 million reconfiguration; officials said they will explore signal pre-emption technology to offset potential increases in emergency response times.

Palm Springs police shooting leaves man dead after knife-brandishing incident

Officers used de-escalation tactics and less-lethal options before fatal confrontation at East Palm Canyon Drive business.

City Council approves tourism infrastructure district despite short-term rental owner opposition

STR owners argued fees would mostly benefit hotels; protests reached just 4.58% of the threshold needed to block the district's formation.

Palm Springs reopens Downtown Park splash pad after years-long contractor dispute

The city officially opened the faucet Tuesday on the long-delayed Downtown Park splash pad, capping a years-long effort to fix a water feature that had been out of service since shortly after a $7.6 million park opened in 2021.

Palm Springs Airport on track for summer passenger growth despite spring dip

April and May bookings are down, but summer flights are projected to grow up to 8%, Airport Commission members heard at their regular monthly meeting.

Palm Springs housing market had a sharp drop in prices last month and an increase in sales activity

Palm Springs homes are selling slightly faster than a year ago, maintaining a market that ranks second in both total sales and speed across the Coachella Valley.

Two candidates announce for PSUSD Trustee Area 4 seat in November election

Incumbent Charlie Ervin seeks a second term while retired superintendent Tony Signoret enters the race, setting up a contested election for the Palm Springs Unified School District board seat.

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