The Greater Palm Springs economy has long been dominated by a unique blend of key sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, finance, retail sales, residential and commercial real estate development and resales, and entertainment/events. Yet when trying to measure...
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JFK Memorial Foundation and City of Rancho Mirage Partner to Empower Young Women
The City of Rancho Mirage has joined a group of individuals, businesses, and public agency partners in helping to brighten the future for young women throughout Greater Palm Springs through its partnership with the JFK Memorial Foundation’s Ophelia Program. By...
Local Unemployment Rate Jumps to 7.9%: New U.S. August Jobs Data is Concerning
Editor's note: This article has been updated to include the latest U.S. labor data for August, which reinforces the magnitude of the revised June and July data and confirms a troubling trend over the past month. By the time July’s heat sets in, the valley always...
Newly Approved 55+ Community Accentuates Shifting Demographics in Indio
Another Massive Age-restricted Community Will Bring Economic and Social Benefits and Challenges In a unanimous vote, the Indio City Council has given final approval to the Del Webb Desert Retreat. This 1,500-home, age-restricted community will significantly expand the...
Summer Passenger Traffic at PSP Bucks National Trends Amid Tourism Headwinds
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) continued its streak of year-over-year summer passenger traffic increases in July 2025, recording steady passenger growth and signaling a cautiously optimistic outlook for the Greater Palm Springs tourism economy. According to...




