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Palm Springs ShortFest Brings the World’s Next Filmmakers Back to the Desert
June 12, 2026
Palm Springs has long understood the value of a good entrance. Each January, the city’s international film festival fills red carpets, hotel rooms and restaurant tables with actors, directors, studio executives and filmgoers drawn to the desert at the height of awards season. But every June, another piece of the region’s film economy arrives […] Read More
Parkinson Law, LLP Launches With Partner-Led Model for Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Cases Across Greater Palm Springs
A new personal injury law firm has opened in Indian Wells […] Read More
June 10, 2026
Cathedral City Expands Small Business Support With New Entrepreneur Workshops
Two free online programs will help Cathedral City entrepreneurs strengthen their […] Read More
June 1, 2026
PSP Airport Traffic Cools in April as Canada Remains a Drag, But Summer Outlook Still Points Higher
Palm Springs International Airport entered late spring with a clearer picture […] Read More
May 28, 2026
Equity Union Real Estate Secures On-Site Real Estate Sales Contract for Sunrise Country Club
Equity Union Real Estate has been selected as the exclusive on-site […] Read More
May 18, 2026
PUBLIC SECTOR AND NONPROFIT NEWS Latest
Eastern Coachella Valley Draws A Line In The Sand Against Data Centers
June 8, 2026
Coachella and Indio have approved temporary moratoriums, while IID is advancing a large-load tariff that could reshape the economics of data center development across the desert. The Coachella Valley’s data center debate has moved with unusual speed from obscure infrastructure planning to the center of local politics, and the message now emerging from public […] Read More
Desert Healthcare District Fires CEO As Board Also Weighs Legal Counsel Review
The Desert Healthcare District Board of Directors has removed Chief Executive […] Read More
May 27, 2026
Gear It Forward Looks to Put More Coachella Valley Kids in the Game
A new local nonprofit is collecting sports equipment, supporting league fees […] Read More
May 26, 2026
Coachella Moves to Steady City Hall With New Manager and Council Vacancy Plan
After months of turbulence at City Hall, Coachella is moving toward […] Read More
May 25, 2026
College of the Desert’s Largest Nursing Class Signals a New Regional Strategy for Solving the Healthcare Workforce Shortage
The Coachella Valley’s healthcare workforce shortage did not develop overnight – […] Read More
May 24, 2026
Conservancy Announces $2 Million in New Grants
As the Coachella Valley continues to absorb growth, traffic, tourism and […] Read More
May 22, 2026
GPS PEOPLE Latest
Desert Healthcare District Board Director Resigns to Apply for CEO Role
June 11, 2026
Riverside County executive Greg Rodriguez is ending his service on the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board to pursue a different role with the agency. His resignation is effective on June 11. Rodriguez, who was elected to the Board as its zone one representative in November 2024, announced that he plans to apply for […] Read More
CVWD Board Appoints Alex Sanchez to Vacant Division 4 Seat
Alex Sanchez of La Quinta was sworn in on May 26 […] Read More
June 2, 2026
Cathedral City Names Mark Muenzer Director of Community & Economic Development
Veteran planning and development leader with 25 years of experience joins […] Read More
June 1, 2026
Coachella Hires New City Manager As City Hall Seeks Stability
The City Council voted 4-0 to hire Gustavo Romo, currently Beaumont’s […] Read More
May 29, 2026
Rancho Mirage Chamber CEO Named to Board of Directors of the Western Association of Chamber Executives
The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce announced that its president and […] Read More
May 19, 2026
Felipe Ortiz Launches Campaign for Indio City Council District 4
Felipe Ortiz, Marine Corps Veteran, Vice Chair of the Indio Planning […] Read More
May 15, 2026
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Navigating the Complexities of Gray Divorce
June 9, 2026
As people live longer and healthier lives, gray divorce – divorce among individuals aged 50 and older – has become increasingly common. While the end of a marriage at any age presents unique challenges, gray divorce often involves additional complexities that require careful navigation. The following are key considerations and strategies for handling gray divorce. […] Read More
Forward in a World on Fire: Lithium Valley at a New Crossroads
When we published Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just […] Read More
May 13, 2026
California Employers Survival Guide 2026 Edition Released as Legal Risks Intensify for Employers
In a regulatory environment where even routine personnel decisions can trigger […] Read More
April 7, 2026
Sacramento in an Election Year: A 2026 Legislative Briefing
As the California Legislature enters the second year of its two-year […] Read More
April 3, 2026
Employment Law Challenges Confront Local HR Leaders as Workplace Disputes Grow More Complex
In a labor environment shaped by evolving regulations, heightened employee awareness […] Read More
March 20, 2026
SBEMP Attorneys Announces Release of The California Divorce Survival Guide by Carolyn A. Martino
SBEMP Attorneys has released The California Divorce Survival Guide, a practical new […] Read More
March 2, 2026
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