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Vacant pit once home to ‘Babies’ art display in downtown Palm Springs is now home to pickleball courts
An empty and vacant pit in Downtown Palm Springs that once used to display a controversial art installation is now the new home for six state-of-the-art pickleball courts. The spot is literally known as “The Pit” to locals, and has been an eye-sore for the last year and a half, including to residents like Darren
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Palm Springs International Airport to hold emergency drill Wednesday
Palm Springs International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise tomorrow, including a simulated scenario that will involve a crashed aircraft. The safety drills occur every three years as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Specific details of the three-and-a-half-hour drill will not be revealed until it begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. “This drill is
Man arrested in Palm Springs after firearm report
A man was arrested on a separate warrant today after police were called about two vagrants damaging property in Palm Springs and one allegedly pulling a gun. Officers initially responded to reports of “vagrant subjects” damaging a business property in the area of Vista Chino and Sunrise, Lt. Gustavo Araiza of the Palm Springs Police
City of Coachella being sued by employee over allegations of retaliation
Update 5/7/24 The city of Coachella shared a statement responding to the lawsuit and the allegations made by the city employee. “The City of Coachella denies the allegations made by Mr. Chris Oppenheimer, City Inspector, and his attorney, Mrs. Megan Beaman-Jacinto, former City of Coachella Council Member. While the City is precluded from commenting on
PSUSD celebrating school staff members throughout the month
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day! While teachers always deserve thanks, the Palm Springs Unified School District is showing gratitude to all school staff members. They have days to celebrate school lunch heroes, workers, principals, teachers, school nurses, counselors, bus drivers, and school communicators. There are many ways to thank school staff members. You can bring handwritten
Gene Autry Trail reopens. Indian Canyon Drive closed possibly until Wednesday
Update: May 7, 2024 – 9:10 AM The City of Palm Springs reopened Gene Autry Trail through the Whitewater wash Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. N. Indian Canyon Dr remained closed due to built-up sand drifts on the roadway. E. Vista Chino was also open Wednesday morning. Update: May 6, 2024 – 5:50 PM The
Suspected cat burglar arrested in Rancho Mirage
A 47-year-old man suspected of stealing items from a garage and vehicle last week was arrested in Rancho Mirage. The theft was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on April 30. Deputies responded to a gated community in Rancho Mirage regarding a residential burglary that occurred while the victims were asleep. “The suspect initially burglarized the
Valley florist prepares for Mother’s Day rush as consumer spending is set to hit near-record
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. Most (59%) of those celebrating the holiday are shopping specifically