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After the Fire: Four Arenas Road Businesses Remain Closed Weeks After a Blaze—and the Frustration Is Mounting

by Brian Blueskye March 22nd, 2018December 16th, 2020

On the morning of March 7, a fire broke out near the kitchen of Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar and Grille—about one hour before the Arenas Road restaurant in downtown Palm Springs was scheduled to open. The Palm Springs Fire Department quickly put out the blaze—ruled an accident, after linens and oil-soaked rags in a laundry […]

A Baffling Budget: Regarding Transparency and an Impending Financial Crisis, the Palm Springs City Council Has a Lot to Do

by Brane Jevric November 22nd, 2017December 16th, 2020

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A Meeting With Mr. Moon: The New Palm Springs Mayor Reflects on His First Three Months in Office

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Candidate Q&A: The Candidates for City Office in Palm Springs Answer Our 10 Questions

by Staff September 27th, 2015December 16th, 2020

Candidate Q&A: Palm Springs City Council Candidate J.R. Roberts

by Jimmy Boegle September 27th, 2015December 16th, 2020

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by Jimmy Boegle July 8th, 2015December 16th, 2020

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