Modernism Week has long been celebrated as a cultural showcase of midcentury design, but its latest results make clear that the event has evolved into something far more consequential: a major economic driver and brand engine for the Greater Palm Springs...
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Bob Marra
California Sports Betting Remains Stuck in Place as U.S. Senators’ Bill Targets Prediction Markets
California sports betting remains the biggest gambling prize in the country, but it is a prize nobody has been able to unlock. That reality came back into focus with new bipartisan legislation from U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff of California and Sen. John Curtis of...
Unemployment Falls Across Greater Palm Springs According to the Most Recent Data
Greater Palm Springs ended 2025 with a welcome improvement in unemployment, as the regional jobless rate fell from 6.5% in November to 6.0% in December. The drop matters, especially because it was broad. All nine cities in the Greater Palm Springs market posted...
Employment Law Challenges Confront Local HR Leaders as Workplace Disputes Grow More Complex
In a labor environment shaped by evolving regulations, heightened employee awareness of opportunities to challenge and sue employers, and increasingly complex workplace dynamics, employers across Greater Palm Springs face a stark reality: nearly every personnel...
College of the Desert Palm Springs Campus Reaches Key Milestone, Signaling Regional Workforce Transformation
College of the Desert project remains on schedule for 2027 opening as leaders emphasize new model connecting education directly to jobs, entrepreneurship, and regional growth One of the most consequential workforce development investments in the Greater Palm...




