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If you haven't been to downtown Indio lately, you are in for a big surprise
As Indio's Abi Carter became the winner of "American Idol" last weekend, it was kismet that the city of Indio was able to provide a homecoming in a revitalized downtown complete with a new outdoor stage which she performed on during her hometown visit May 14. The city’s slogan could...
Palm Springs council cancels controversial roundabout on south side of downtown — again
A proposal to build a roundabout at one of the most prominent and complicated intersections in Palm Springs is dead — again — after the city council voted not to continue with plans for the project. In 2021, the council voted to allocate money for the construction of a roundabout at the five-way...
Desert Healthcare District board to consider Desert Regional lease proposal Tuesday
The Desert Healthcare District’s board of directors will consider a revised lease proposal for Desert Regional Medical Center during its meeting Tuesday, potentially setting a long-term course for the Palm Springs facility after several months of public outreach and discussions with its operator, Tenet Healthcare. The new lease proposal...
California’s water rights system still needs fixing
I’ve spent years writing about California water policy and my thoughts on water rights can be summarized simply: the current system is inequitable and must be modernized if the state has any hope of staving off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. It is only a matter of time before we are in another major drought and our water supply becomes even more scarce. Like many other water policy, climate adaptation and environmental justice experts, I...
Palm Springs City Council approves use of Public Art Funds to repair George Floyd Mural
Palm Springs City Council officials have approved funds to help repair a mural of George Floyd. News Channel 3 previously reported on the city's proposal to relocate the mural that’s located off of 311 North Indian Canyon Drive. The mural was vandalized earlier this year and on Thursday Palm Springs City Council approved the use The post Palm Springs City Council approves use of Public Art Funds to repair George Floyd Mural appeared first on KESQ.
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