Palm Springs home prices fall while sales pace quickens, new report shows
The average detached home price dropped 7.6% from a year ago even as unit sales and dollar volume rose, according to the Greater Palm Springs Realtors Desert Housing Report.
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Palm Springs catering deal returns after tense council debate
The revised Oak View Group contract removes some disputed language, but critics say questions remain over local business protections, labor policy, financial risk and contract oversight.
Palm Springs Cultural Center assessing damage after Saturday night roof fire
A cafe sustained the worst of the damage, while the lobby and Theatre One appear largely unaffected; a reopening timeline has not yet been determined.
Palm Springs police report 319 drone uses, plan future request for new armored vehicle
The department's 2025 military equipment report, required by state law, shows zero complaints and zero policy violations while signaling plans to seek a new BearCat armored vehicle.
Palm Springs advances short-term rental permit display requirement; audit gaps discussed
Finance Director Kristopher Mooney said current staffing allows only 150 to 200 smaller property audits per year, leaving some rentals unreviewed for five years or more.
City Council moves to extend Access Center hours to help unhoused residents better deal with extreme conditions
Councilmembers also asked staff to explore limited overnight shelter during extreme weather events, at an estimated annual cost of $171,700.
Palm Springs sales tax revenue is up as Measure J spending accelerates
A projected $1 million deficit is not a sign of financial distress, the city’s finance director said, but reflects Measure J dollars being spent on previously budgeted capital projects.
Palm Springs parks projects advance, but pickleball project faces further delays
Concrete is poured and light towers are up, but a supply chain issue has delayed the opening of Demuth Park's highly anticipated 22-court complex, city staff told commissioners on Monday among a host of other project updates.
Palm Springs meetings this week include budget vote, major contracts and vacation rental changes
Wednesday's City Council agenda leads the week, covering a continuation budget, millions in infrastructure and Convention Center deals, and a short-term rental ordinance update.
Rebuild Palm Springs closes fund, makes final grants a year after bombing
The grassroots fund tied to last year's fertility clinic bombing raised nearly $160,000 and is sending its remaining balance to health grants, a police equipment purchase and emergency prep workshops.
Palm Springs airport official details emergency prep gains as new earthquake study surfaces
A multi-agency training exercise and new disaster supplies were discussed Wednesday, days after a study found rising seismic stress near a Southern California fault junction.
Commission hears update on plan that aims to map and fix the worst shade gaps across Palm Springs
Consultants are tracking down which neighborhood parks, school routes, and transit stops are leaving vulnerable residents exposed so the city can prioritize where to build cooling infrastructure next.
Palm Springs catering deal returns after tense council debate
The revised Oak View Group contract removes some disputed language, but critics say questions remain over local business protections, labor policy, financial risk and contract oversight.
Palm Springs Cultural Center assessing damage after Saturday night roof fire
A cafe sustained the worst of the damage, while the lobby and Theatre One appear largely unaffected; a reopening timeline has not yet been determined.
Palm Springs police report 319 drone uses, plan future request for new armored vehicle
The department's 2025 military equipment report, required by state law, shows zero complaints and zero policy violations while signaling plans to seek a new BearCat armored vehicle.
Palm Springs advances short-term rental permit display requirement; audit gaps discussed
Finance Director Kristopher Mooney said current staffing allows only 150 to 200 smaller property audits per year, leaving some rentals unreviewed for five years or more.
City Council moves to extend Access Center hours to help unhoused residents better deal with extreme conditions
Councilmembers also asked staff to explore limited overnight shelter during extreme weather events, at an estimated annual cost of $171,700.
Palm Springs sales tax revenue is up as Measure J spending accelerates
A projected $1 million deficit is not a sign of financial distress, the city’s finance director said, but reflects Measure J dollars being spent on previously budgeted capital projects.
Palm Springs parks projects advance, but pickleball project faces further delays
Concrete is poured and light towers are up, but a supply chain issue has delayed the opening of Demuth Park's highly anticipated 22-court complex, city staff told commissioners on Monday among a host of other project updates.
Palm Springs meetings this week include budget vote, major contracts and vacation rental changes
Wednesday's City Council agenda leads the week, covering a continuation budget, millions in infrastructure and Convention Center deals, and a short-term rental ordinance update.
Rebuild Palm Springs closes fund, makes final grants a year after bombing
The grassroots fund tied to last year's fertility clinic bombing raised nearly $160,000 and is sending its remaining balance to health grants, a police equipment purchase and emergency prep workshops.
Palm Springs airport official details emergency prep gains as new earthquake study surfaces
A multi-agency training exercise and new disaster supplies were discussed Wednesday, days after a study found rising seismic stress near a Southern California fault junction.
Commission hears update on plan that aims to map and fix the worst shade gaps across Palm Springs
Consultants are tracking down which neighborhood parks, school routes, and transit stops are leaving vulnerable residents exposed so the city can prioritize where to build cooling infrastructure next.