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Hotels, housing and big dirt: who builds what in Palm Springs, and who decides.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
PALM SPRINGS

Demolition begins at the Town & Country Center, clearing the way for Palm Springs' new downtown fire station

Excavators are tearing down part of the historic complex where the city plans its replacement Fire Station No. 1, three months after the council approved a $4 million acquisition and the preservation board signed off on removing two buildings.

Daniel Cho, Development reporter · October 2, 2026
PALM SPRINGS

Long-delayed Dream Hotel misses another deadline, and the city is done waiting quietly

The hotel project near the Convention Center has burned through years of extensions. This month the city placed the developer in default of its agreement.

Daniel Cho, Development reporter · September 22, 2026
PALM SPRINGS

Council approves $3 million commitment for affordable senior housing

Wakeland Housing's Calle Rolph Village would bring 72 income-restricted homes for older residents to church-owned land near East Alejo Road.

Nathan Cole, Records & Data reporter · September 19, 2026
PALM SPRINGS

Nine months after the State of the City, Palm Springs has a new mayor, a retiring manager and three seats on the ballot

Ron deHarte's December address promised a city moving forward. Since then, the leadership has turned over and the open files have piled up.

Diana Ferrer, City Hall reporter · September 2, 2026
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