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City promising time to hear community concerns as it moves forward with next homeless center meeting

Acknowledging the first meeting with neighbors in the northern part of the city didn’t go as well as they expected, city leaders on Tuesday promised a scheduled second meeting about a planned homeless services center would include an opportunity for open discussion.


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Prescribed burns in Mountain Center after reported fires

Federal firefighters are conducting prescribed burns in the San Bernardino National Forest close to Mountain Center as several motorists reported fires to the Forest Service.


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Tobacco retail permitting ordinance passes in the city of Indio

On February 16, 2022, The City of Indio, CA adopted Local Ordinance 838.


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March 3 meeting planned on Homeless Navigation Center

The city of Palm Springs has issued the following press release:The City of Palm Springs invites residents to participate in an upcoming community meeting regarding a new Homeless Navigation Center to be located at 3589 McCarthy Road in the northern part of the city.The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.


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Masks, proof of vaccinations no longer required as of Feb. 28

Beginning Monday, Feb. 28, the City of Palm Springs will no longer require masks indoors or proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in bars and restaurants, aligning its pandemic safety requirements with the state’s policies and guidance.


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With its COVID-19 case rate 'lower than the county and state average,' Palm Springs to life mandates

The City of Palm Springs is planning on lifting its mask and proof of vaccination status mandates for all indoor events, which also includes restaurants and bars, on Feb. 28.


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Support Family Health & Support Network, Inc.

Family Health & Support Network, Inc., is a private non-profit, established in 2003.


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Palm Springs Drought Response

Despite early winter storms, California remains in a drought. On January 4, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation that prohibits certain wasteful water use practices statewide and encourages Californians to monitor their water use more closely while supporting habits to use water wisely.


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The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to offer free tribute band concert series

From February through July 2022, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, working in collaboration with James Elliott Entertainment, will host a series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park.