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City holds first of two public meetings on a new tourism fee that could bring in millions " The Palm Springs Post
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (546+ words) The money raised would go toward a massive renovation planned for the convention center, but some vacation rental owners say they don't see the benefit. The Palm Springs City Council on Tuesday held the first of two required public meetings…...
A stole, a stage, and a community that shows up: District marks sixth year of honoring Black students " The Palm Springs Post
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (913+ words) The Monday evening ceremony also honored K-12 students, reinforcing that younger students" efforts are seen, valued and worth celebrating alongside graduating seniors. For six years, the African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) has worked to ensure African American and Black students…...
Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike safety, wayfinding, CV Link gaps and a long-range downtown vision " The Palm Springs Post
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (880+ words) From downtown wayfinding to a proposed bidirectional bike lane, the subcommittee covered a wide range of issues related to cyclist and pedestrian safety. The Palm Springs Sustainability Commission's Standing Subcommittee on Active Transportation met Monday to review progress on several…...
Caltrans to conduct nighttime lane closures on Highway 111 in Palm Springs this week " The Palm Springs Post
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (375+ words) Work crews will grind road surfaces along multiple segments of the corridor nightly through Thursday morning. Caltrans will close a travel lane along sections of Highway 111 in Palm Springs each night this week as part of ongoing roadway improvement work…...
New Palm Springs-based initiatives aim to reshape Valley economy beyond tourism " The Palm Springs Post
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (617+ words) A pair of newly launched initiatives are signaling a broader push by local leaders to position Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley as a year-round center for business growth, entrepreneurship and emerging industries. Visit Greater Palm Springs announced last week…...
Palm Springs composting fines never issued, subcommittee member says " The Palm Springs Post
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (398+ words) Enforcement gaps in multi-family housing, a possible plastic bottle ban at city events, and a new sustainability badge for short-term rentals were among topics at the monthly Waste Reduction Subcommittee meeting. The city's Sustainability Commission Subcommittee on Waste Reduction covered…...
Riverside county officials seek feedback on $10 billion budget amid state and federal funding challenges " The Palm Springs Post
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (721+ words) As state and federal funding dries up, local residents say that affordable housing is their main priority. Riverside County officials presented a $10 billion budget at a community workshop in Palm Desert last week, warning of financial pressures from potential state…...
American Reproductive Centers breaks ground on new Palm Springs facility nearly one year after bombing " The Palm Springs Post
1+ week, 1+ day ago (930+ words) The groundbreaking marks a turning point for the fertility clinic that was destroyed in a May 2025 bombing, with construction targeting an ambitious Dec. 31 completion and a goal of full operations by 2027. American Reproductive Centers broke ground Monday on a new…...
Palm Springs Sustainability Commission hears climate research presentation, unveils waste reduction goals " The Palm Springs Post
1+ week, 5+ day ago (748+ words) The commission also announced a September heat summit and goals for tackling waste in the city. A UC Riverside researcher presented findings from a four-year climate resilience study focused on the Coachella Valley to the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission last…...
City's housing market sees home prices drop, sales up slightly compared to this time last year" " The Palm Springs Post
1+ week, 6+ day ago (442+ words) Palm Springs homes are moving off the market faster than any other desert city, as the median price for a detached home dips to $1. 1 million. According to the latest Greater Palm Springs Realtors (GPSR) Desert Housing Report for March, the…...