by By Bob Marra | Jul 10, 2025 | Business and Development Briefs, Economic Development, Land
Every once in a while, a very special parcel of prime land for commercial development hits the market for the first time. Such is the case right now along Monterey Avenue at the signalized intersection with Dick Kelly Drive, where a highly desirable 14.76-acre parcel...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 10, 2025 | Public Sector News, Events, Tourism
In a significant move aimed at bolstering tourism, the Palm Springs City Council has approved a 10-year extension of its longstanding agreement with PS Resorts, the promotional body dedicated to attracting visitors and events to the city. The 4-0 vote (Mayor Ron...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 10, 2025 | Featured, Economic Development, Education
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, College of the Desert Superintendent/President Val Garcia Martinez and Dr. Scott Adkins, Director of Education Centers for the West Valley, delivered a highly anticipated update on the new Palm Springs Campus affirming progress on...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 9, 2025 | Featured, Entertainment
Tim Leiweke, the high-profile CEO behind the development of Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, faces a federal indictment related to an alleged bid-rigging scheme involving the Moody Center at the University of Texas, sending shockwaves through the live sports...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 2, 2025 | Business and Development Briefs, Economic Development, Retail
In a decisive move to rejuvenate a long-neglected site, the City of Indio has approved an ambitious redevelopment project targeting the Indio Grand Marketplace along Highway 111. Once a thriving hub for local shoppers since its establishment in 1975, the mall has...
