Palm Springs, CA news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Palm Springs, CA on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: New interim fire chief, bridge project, and city votes. Also: Veteran firefighter Jeff Van Lierop named interim fire chief of Palm Springs; South Palm Canyon Bridge project remains on schedule for completion by late 2026. Weather: Partly cloudy today with highs near 80°F and light winds—perfect fall weather in the desert.

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Headlines

Veteran firefighter Jeff Van Lierop named interim fire chief of Palm Springs.Palm Springs Tribune · Oct 27, 10:36 AM

News & local government

Palm Springs delays vote on utility line burial costs that could reach $139,000 per homeowner.The Cool Down · Oct 27, 6:57 AM
Riverside County supervisors plan to skip 28 meeting days in 2027, reducing public access.Patch · Oct 27, 11:30 AM

Traffic & transport

South Palm Canyon Bridge project remains on schedule for completion by late 2026.Patch · Oct 27, 10:40 AM

Food & drink

R&B Tea opens soft launch October 29 at Vista Chino, serving bubble tea and puffle waffles.Palm Springs Tribune · Oct 26, 9:36 AM

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