The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), a key provider of electric power to the Coachella Valley, faces significant infrastructure challenges amid growing demand from new residential and commercial developments. In response, local communities and IID are partnering to...
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Desert Healthcare District Board Allocates Funding of More Than $1.2 Million
At its most recent board meeting, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board approved the allocation of $1 million for a special initiative and $268,000 to two organizations through its regular grant program. The District & Foundation staff requested...
Palm Springs Approves Major Warehouse Amid Economic Optimism and Environmental Concerns
The Palm Springs Planning Commission, on July 23, approved plans for a massive warehouse development by First Industrial Realty Trust on a 96-acre site located at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and 18th Avenue. Despite substantial environmental impacts...
Palm Springs Convention Center Poised for Transformation Under New Management Agreement
In a significant move that underscores the importance of tourism to the Palm Springs economy, the Palm Springs City Council approved a new five-year management agreement with Oak View Group (OVG360), marking a pivotal shift for the Palm Springs Convention Center. This...
Population Update: Greater Palm Springs Growth Pauses in 2024
After two years of steady post-pandemic growth, Greater Palm Springs experienced a slight reversal in population gains in 2025.




