Fire chief: Prescott Preserve blaze highlights urban wildfire challenges
The cause of the Feb. 1 fire remains undetermined as Oswit Land Trust continues its cleanup.
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Downtown property owners push back on Fire Station 1 parking lot plan as city defends site choice
Ahead of the Fire Department’s Feb. 23 open house, a group has launched a public campaign with banners, window signs and a petition urging the City Council to relocate the project.
Reported crime in Palm Springs fell in 2025, with decreases across theft, burglary and violent offenses
Police attributed the decline to proactive enforcement and community cooperation, while noting that larceny-theft remained the most common crime despite a 14% drop from the previous year.
Fire department contains vegetation fire at Prescott Preserve
A fire burned approximately 3.5 acres and 100 palm trees near the pond area Sunday afternoon. An arson investigation is expected.
Fire department plans open house as downtown parking concerns surface over Station 1 expansion
Business owners warn removing existing lot could harm foot traffic as city moves forward with modernization plans.
‘Anybody dying in our city is one too many,’ police chief says amid traffic safety concerns
Speaking to the Palm Springs City Council Wednesday evening, Chief Andy Mills outlined collision data, enforcement efforts and the role of alcohol in city traffic deaths.
Human Rights Commission examines Palm Springs police drone and AI tech
After reassurances from police, commission members voiced approval of the use of a wide range of security measures, from automatic license plate readers to a network of drones.
Festival of Lights crash victims file lawsuit against city, police department
A Los Angeles law firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of 15 people injured when an officer performing a wheelie lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into spectators.
Parole agent shoots person during altercation; ambulance transporting victim crashes
Five people in the ambulance suffered minor to moderate injuries. The individual involved in the confrontation sustained a gunshot wound.
Aiming to strengthen community ties, Palm Springs police open new Downtown Park substation
The substation itself was originally built in 2020 but sat largely unused for years. Renewed interest in the project was sparked by Cathy Mills, wife of Police Chief Andy Mills, during a conversation with Police Lt. Mike Torres.
After assurances from city’s police chief, council approves agreement to buy additional Flock technology
The city will purchase Flock’s crime analysis software and extend its agreement with the surveillance technology company after discussing the matter Thursday evening.
City provides update on Racquet Club Road project; meeting focuses on fire response impacts
A reconfiguration in the works would add bike lanes and reduce traffic lanes, but potentially add between 5 to 53 seconds to emergency response times during peak hours.
Downtown property owners push back on Fire Station 1 parking lot plan as city defends site choice
Ahead of the Fire Department’s Feb. 23 open house, a group has launched a public campaign with banners, window signs and a petition urging the City Council to relocate the project.
Reported crime in Palm Springs fell in 2025, with decreases across theft, burglary and violent offenses
Police attributed the decline to proactive enforcement and community cooperation, while noting that larceny-theft remained the most common crime despite a 14% drop from the previous year.
Fire department contains vegetation fire at Prescott Preserve
A fire burned approximately 3.5 acres and 100 palm trees near the pond area Sunday afternoon. An arson investigation is expected.
Fire department plans open house as downtown parking concerns surface over Station 1 expansion
Business owners warn removing existing lot could harm foot traffic as city moves forward with modernization plans.
‘Anybody dying in our city is one too many,’ police chief says amid traffic safety concerns
Speaking to the Palm Springs City Council Wednesday evening, Chief Andy Mills outlined collision data, enforcement efforts and the role of alcohol in city traffic deaths.
Human Rights Commission examines Palm Springs police drone and AI tech
After reassurances from police, commission members voiced approval of the use of a wide range of security measures, from automatic license plate readers to a network of drones.
Festival of Lights crash victims file lawsuit against city, police department
A Los Angeles law firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of 15 people injured when an officer performing a wheelie lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into spectators.
Parole agent shoots person during altercation; ambulance transporting victim crashes
Five people in the ambulance suffered minor to moderate injuries. The individual involved in the confrontation sustained a gunshot wound.
Aiming to strengthen community ties, Palm Springs police open new Downtown Park substation
The substation itself was originally built in 2020 but sat largely unused for years. Renewed interest in the project was sparked by Cathy Mills, wife of Police Chief Andy Mills, during a conversation with Police Lt. Mike Torres.
After assurances from city’s police chief, council approves agreement to buy additional Flock technology
The city will purchase Flock’s crime analysis software and extend its agreement with the surveillance technology company after discussing the matter Thursday evening.
City provides update on Racquet Club Road project; meeting focuses on fire response impacts
A reconfiguration in the works would add bike lanes and reduce traffic lanes, but potentially add between 5 to 53 seconds to emergency response times during peak hours.