Palm Springs seeks public input on next police chief
City officials say a new survey will help identify the leadership qualities residents want in a successor to retiring Police Chief Andy Mills.
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Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills announces retirement effective Sept. 5
Mills described Palm Springs as the “crown jewel” of his career and said he and his wife, Cathy, plan to move to the Sacramento area to be closer to his mother.
Police release debrief video following fatal shooting of man brandishing knife
The video shows officers trying to de-escalate the situation and provide mental health services before a man armed with a knife left them no other option but to use deadly force.
Palm Springs’ new wildfire safety status could mean savings for homeowners
The city's designation from the state fire board may boost its odds at mitigation grants and help residents see lower insurance costs, though officials caution outcomes aren't guaranteed.
Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.
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.
Council approves $4 million purchase of part of historic Town & Country Center for new fire station
The city has been searching in earnest for a new location for a downtown fire station since February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."
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.
Eisenhower Health gifts Palm Springs police a new partner — a Belgian Malinois named Dwight
The donation celebrated Wednesday moves the department's canine unit closer to full staffing after years of operating below capacity.
Suspect found dead after Palm Springs shooting leaves victim with non-life-threatening injuries
Officers responding to a reported assault located a gunshot victim who identified a known suspect, who was later found dead inside a nearby commercial unit.
Palm Springs active transportation panel tackles bike safety on Ramon Road, maps, racks, and downtown access
The subcommittee heard from neighborhood groups, reviewed a revised bicycle map with safety concerns, and advanced plans for trailhead bike racks and sharrows on Sunny Dunes Road.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills announces retirement effective Sept. 5
Mills described Palm Springs as the “crown jewel” of his career and said he and his wife, Cathy, plan to move to the Sacramento area to be closer to his mother.
Police release debrief video following fatal shooting of man brandishing knife
The video shows officers trying to de-escalate the situation and provide mental health services before a man armed with a knife left them no other option but to use deadly force.
Palm Springs’ new wildfire safety status could mean savings for homeowners
The city's designation from the state fire board may boost its odds at mitigation grants and help residents see lower insurance costs, though officials caution outcomes aren't guaranteed.
Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.
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.
Council approves $4 million purchase of part of historic Town & Country Center for new fire station
The city has been searching in earnest for a new location for a downtown fire station since February 2025, when a city-commissioned consultant report on fire services found that Fire Station No. 1 is “woefully out of date."
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.
Eisenhower Health gifts Palm Springs police a new partner — a Belgian Malinois named Dwight
The donation celebrated Wednesday moves the department's canine unit closer to full staffing after years of operating below capacity.
Suspect found dead after Palm Springs shooting leaves victim with non-life-threatening injuries
Officers responding to a reported assault located a gunshot victim who identified a known suspect, who was later found dead inside a nearby commercial unit.
Palm Springs active transportation panel tackles bike safety on Ramon Road, maps, racks, and downtown access
The subcommittee heard from neighborhood groups, reviewed a revised bicycle map with safety concerns, and advanced plans for trailhead bike racks and sharrows on Sunny Dunes Road.