Massive firefighting aircraft turn heads with mountain maneuvers over Palm Springs
Ideal weather and the area's complex terrain make for perfect training grounds for pilots in town to train for the upcoming firefighting season.
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May 5 Daily Briefing: Street realignment starting, patio agreement, student exhibition, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we tell what to expect as lane closures start in South Palm Springs, how students are taking part in Desert X, and what the city is paying the owner of a patio as part of the Plaza Theatre project.
City settles with Grit Development for $986,500 to advance historic theater restoration
As part of the settlement, the city will build a new outdoor dining patio for Kalura Trattoria, a restaurant located on Grit property next to the project site.
May 2 Daily Briefing: Brush clearing encouraged, trial date set, COD candidates speak, and more
Today's Daily Briefing has details of a nearly four-hour forum for candidates who want to lead College of the Desert, why fire officials want you to start clearing brush, and a rundown of key weekend events.
Finalists make their case for College of the Desert presidency at Thursday forum
The candidates discussed plans to enhance trust, boost enrollment and retention, secure financial stability, and promote collaboration, drawing on their prior experience.
Jury selection for trial of former mayor and developer set to begin next week
The two defendants appeared Thursday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, where it was confirmed that the jury selection portion of their trial would proceed as scheduled May 6.
City launches annual brush clearing program as fire season approaches
Fire Chief Paul Alvarado said the department is starting in the Little Tuscany neighborhood, an area historically prone to brush fires, before moving to other vulnerable areas throughout the city.
May 1 Daily Briefing: Lighting up parks, Tram passes on sale, navigation center lauded, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we tell you what an influential magazine is saying about a city facility to assist the unhoused, an initiative to make parks more useful at night, and one way to escape the heat this summer.
City to test innovative lighting system at Desert Highland Park playground
Parks commissioners expressed support for the lighting concept, which would make the playground both more visible and more usable during evening hours, particularly important during hot desert months.
April 30 Daily Briefing: Shaping superintendent search, Purple Room’s delayed reopening, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on why a popular supper club is facing delays in reopening, how community input is shaping the search for the next schools leader, and introduce you to a pooch in search of a forever home.
Consultants: Community wants visible, authentic superintendent who champions diversity, arts
So far, 32 people have expressed interest in filling the leadership role at Palm Springs Unified School District, with 12 filling out a formal application. More candidates are expected once an ideal candidate profile is released.
April 29 Daily Briefing: Monument on track, former mayor’s trial, Riviera sign, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on the possible start of a trial involving a developer and the city's former mayor, progress on an important monument, and why fans of The Riviera Hotel might be rejoicing.
May 5 Daily Briefing: Street realignment starting, patio agreement, student exhibition, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we tell what to expect as lane closures start in South Palm Springs, how students are taking part in Desert X, and what the city is paying the owner of a patio as part of the Plaza Theatre project.
City settles with Grit Development for $986,500 to advance historic theater restoration
As part of the settlement, the city will build a new outdoor dining patio for Kalura Trattoria, a restaurant located on Grit property next to the project site.
May 2 Daily Briefing: Brush clearing encouraged, trial date set, COD candidates speak, and more
Today's Daily Briefing has details of a nearly four-hour forum for candidates who want to lead College of the Desert, why fire officials want you to start clearing brush, and a rundown of key weekend events.
Finalists make their case for College of the Desert presidency at Thursday forum
The candidates discussed plans to enhance trust, boost enrollment and retention, secure financial stability, and promote collaboration, drawing on their prior experience.
Jury selection for trial of former mayor and developer set to begin next week
The two defendants appeared Thursday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, where it was confirmed that the jury selection portion of their trial would proceed as scheduled May 6.
City launches annual brush clearing program as fire season approaches
Fire Chief Paul Alvarado said the department is starting in the Little Tuscany neighborhood, an area historically prone to brush fires, before moving to other vulnerable areas throughout the city.
May 1 Daily Briefing: Lighting up parks, Tram passes on sale, navigation center lauded, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we tell you what an influential magazine is saying about a city facility to assist the unhoused, an initiative to make parks more useful at night, and one way to escape the heat this summer.
City to test innovative lighting system at Desert Highland Park playground
Parks commissioners expressed support for the lighting concept, which would make the playground both more visible and more usable during evening hours, particularly important during hot desert months.
April 30 Daily Briefing: Shaping superintendent search, Purple Room’s delayed reopening, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on why a popular supper club is facing delays in reopening, how community input is shaping the search for the next schools leader, and introduce you to a pooch in search of a forever home.
Consultants: Community wants visible, authentic superintendent who champions diversity, arts
So far, 32 people have expressed interest in filling the leadership role at Palm Springs Unified School District, with 12 filling out a formal application. More candidates are expected once an ideal candidate profile is released.
April 29 Daily Briefing: Monument on track, former mayor’s trial, Riviera sign, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on the possible start of a trial involving a developer and the city's former mayor, progress on an important monument, and why fans of The Riviera Hotel might be rejoicing.