Palm Springs Names Gary Cooley Economic Development Chief
Gary Alexander Cooley, formerly of Alexandria's economic development partnership, will lead the city's economic development office starting December 7, 2026.
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November 5, 2026
Palm Springs Appoints McCulloch to Tramway AuthorityThe Palm Springs City Council named Michael McCulloch to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, which governs the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
October 26, 2026
Palm Springs Appoints James Vanderpool Interim City ManagerThe city council selected the former Anaheim executive to oversee operations as a search for a permanent successor begins.
October 26, 2026
Palm Springs Appoints Jeff Van Lierop Interim Fire ChiefThe city manager named the department veteran to the top role following the retirement of long-time chief Paul Alvarado.
October 20, 2026
Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado to RetireFire Chief Paul Alvarado will conclude his 35-year career in the fire service on November 2, 2026.
October 6, 2026
Palm Springs Council Began City Manager SearchThe Palm Springs City Council met to discuss hiring a replacement for retiring City Manager Scott Stiles.
October 1, 2026
Palm Springs Initiated Search for New City ManagerThe city has begun a search for a permanent replacement following the announced retirement of Scott Stiles.
September 21, 2026
J.R. Roberts Resigned as Plaza Theatre Foundation PresidentThe longtime leader has stepped down after guiding the organization through its historic restoration efforts.