Planning Commission approves massive warehouse project despite environmental concerns
"Nobody wants this project. You don't want to live next to it," said Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian during deliberations. "However, Palm Springs needs money."
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July 23 Daily Briefing: Cultural District effort, surf club solution, pipeline project, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what the Palm Springs Surf Club hopes to do about its noise issues, an effort to define the city as a special district, and an advisory for motorists.
Palm Springs finally awards pickleball court construction contract after rejecting initial bids
The contract awarded to Deark E&C Inc. will expand the popular recreational facility from 12 to 22 courts over an eight-month construction period, nearly doubling the playing capacity at the city's only public pickleball venue.
Palm Springs Surf Club will install ‘living wall’ to address noise complaints
The surf club has installed noise blankets inside buildings housing machinery. But some residents say they’re still plagued by noise, from both the wave machines and recent special events such as adult night swims.
July 22 Daily Briefing: Bridge project approved, large flagpole in the works, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on a long-awaited safety improvement coming to one city neighborhood, who will next manage the convention center, and how the city will be showing its pride in the Arenas District.
City officials approve Oak View Group to manage Convention Center operations
An agreement approved Monday evening is part of a $125 million renovation plan aimed at boosting tourism and economic development.
Council approves South Palm Canyon flood control bridge project with federal funding deadline looming
The project, located at South Palm Canyon Drive near East Bogert Trail, has been in development since 2006 and aims to provide flood protection at a crossing that has repeatedly closed during heavy storms.
Palm Springs City Council approves $109,000 for Pride flagpole in Arenas District
Greater Palm Springs Pride will contribute $75,000 toward the project cost, with the city's Economic Development Office covering the remaining $34,000.
July 21 Daily Briefing: Turf project update, weekend fires, City Council meets tonight, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on a pair of fires that kept emergency crews busy, preview tonight's City Council meeting, and tell you how the city hopes to address a wasteful water issue near San Rafael and Sunrise.
Desert landscaping project along San Rafael Drive coming together; budget concerns persist
The project was first approved back in 2022 with a budget of $150,000, but in the years since the estimated budget has increased to about $236,000.Â
Two fires strike Palm Springs Saturday, damaging mobile homes, Navigation Center
Five mobile homes were damaged at Ramon Mobile Home Park while a separate blaze earlier in the day damaged units at a McCarthy Road facility. One person at the mobile home park was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Former attorney sentenced to life without parole for 2008 murder of Palm Springs socialite
David Replogle was part of a six-person scheme that killed Clifford Lambert to steal more than $185,000 from the victim's accounts.
July 23 Daily Briefing: Cultural District effort, surf club solution, pipeline project, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what the Palm Springs Surf Club hopes to do about its noise issues, an effort to define the city as a special district, and an advisory for motorists.
Palm Springs finally awards pickleball court construction contract after rejecting initial bids
The contract awarded to Deark E&C Inc. will expand the popular recreational facility from 12 to 22 courts over an eight-month construction period, nearly doubling the playing capacity at the city's only public pickleball venue.
Palm Springs Surf Club will install ‘living wall’ to address noise complaints
The surf club has installed noise blankets inside buildings housing machinery. But some residents say they’re still plagued by noise, from both the wave machines and recent special events such as adult night swims.
July 22 Daily Briefing: Bridge project approved, large flagpole in the works, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on a long-awaited safety improvement coming to one city neighborhood, who will next manage the convention center, and how the city will be showing its pride in the Arenas District.
City officials approve Oak View Group to manage Convention Center operations
An agreement approved Monday evening is part of a $125 million renovation plan aimed at boosting tourism and economic development.
Council approves South Palm Canyon flood control bridge project with federal funding deadline looming
The project, located at South Palm Canyon Drive near East Bogert Trail, has been in development since 2006 and aims to provide flood protection at a crossing that has repeatedly closed during heavy storms.
Palm Springs City Council approves $109,000 for Pride flagpole in Arenas District
Greater Palm Springs Pride will contribute $75,000 toward the project cost, with the city's Economic Development Office covering the remaining $34,000.
July 21 Daily Briefing: Turf project update, weekend fires, City Council meets tonight, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on a pair of fires that kept emergency crews busy, preview tonight's City Council meeting, and tell you how the city hopes to address a wasteful water issue near San Rafael and Sunrise.
Desert landscaping project along San Rafael Drive coming together; budget concerns persist
The project was first approved back in 2022 with a budget of $150,000, but in the years since the estimated budget has increased to about $236,000.Â
Two fires strike Palm Springs Saturday, damaging mobile homes, Navigation Center
Five mobile homes were damaged at Ramon Mobile Home Park while a separate blaze earlier in the day damaged units at a McCarthy Road facility. One person at the mobile home park was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Former attorney sentenced to life without parole for 2008 murder of Palm Springs socialite
David Replogle was part of a six-person scheme that killed Clifford Lambert to steal more than $185,000 from the victim's accounts.