by By Bob Marra | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, Public Sector News
The City of Palm Desert is inviting residents, business owners, and students to participate in the Civic Academy, a dynamic and interactive program designed to provide first-hand knowledge of the city government’s many civic processes and daily functions. This...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 30, 2024 | Government, GPS People
Christopher Freeland, City Manager of Indian Wells, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Freeland is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 30, 2024 | Featured, Hospitality & Tourism, Technology
In the wake of the recent CrowdStrike outage, which disrupted millions of computers, businesses, and public agencies worldwide – including many in Greater Palm Springs – business and public agency leaders are grappling with the aftermath and seeking ways...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 29, 2024 | Architecture, Business and Development Briefs, Events
The 10th annual Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show, held during Modernism Week in October, will open on Friday, October 25. It will feature many dealers new to the show as well as returning dealers who have participated in previous shows. The Fall Show will feature...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 26, 2024 | Featured, Government, Taxes
Cathedral City has become the third GPS city this summer to seek a sales tax increase at the ballot box in November. Cathedral City residents will soon have the opportunity to vote on a proposed half-percent increase to the city’s sales tax because the city’s...