Category: STVR News

Visit Greater Palm Springs released a new study on short term vacation rentals conducted by Toursim Economics, an Oxford Economics company. The analysis directly reflects the impacts of policy restrictions on short term vacation rentals in the Coachella Valley. People that oppose short term vacation rentals often argue that they increase rent, raise the prices …

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I started coming to the Desert in 1951 to visit an uncle. In 1970, I moved here permanently. I served on the Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee for over 25 years and was a planning commissioner. The current city council is the worst I’ve seen. They have lost touch with those of us who have …

Read more “The current Palm Springs council is the worst I've seen. Let's elect Meredith, Brown – Desert Sun”

A total of eight short-term vacation rental files are open for bylaw compliance and enforcement investigations within the Gabriola Local Trust Area, according to a report provided to Gabriola trustees on Sept. 28. Seven of those are on Gabriola and one is on Mudge. Two of the properties in questions are for sale. Most files …

Read more “Islands Trust: Airbnb ads review suggests most Gabriola operations lawful – pentictonherald.ca”

In less than one month, La Quinta residents will decide the fate of short-term vacation rentals in their city.  “I certainly understand the frustration,” said Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Mayor Pro Tem for the city of La Quinta. “It’s an extremely emotional issue because people feel the impacts in their home, in their neighborhoods.” ‘Measure A’ would …

Read more “La Quinta Residents To Settle Short Term Rental Debate In General Election – NBC Palm Springs”

A total of eight short-term vacation rental files are open for bylaw compliance and enforcement investigations within the Gabriola Local Trust Area, according to a report provided to Gabriola trustees on Sept. 28. Seven of those are on Gabriola and one is on Mudge. Two of the properties in questions are for sale. Most files …

Read more “Islands Trust: Airbnb ads review suggests most Gabriola operations lawful – Yahoo News Canada”

There is a huge, disturbing disconnect in the fact that the Palm Springs Police Officers Association has endorsed Ken Calvert for Congress in the new 41st Congressional District. In a city where the population of gay citizens is huge, that the city’s police force is endorsing Calvert, who has a long history of not supporting gay rights, …

Read more “Palm Springs police union endorsed Ken Calvert. Why? – Desert Sun”