Special Report: Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton
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There were reports that the Palm City Council approved a basic income program for transgender and non-binary residents -- regardless of income. However, Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton says those reports are wrong. She joined us at FOX 11's special report to set the record straight.

California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings

Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

Parents, advocates challenge mask mandates at Riverside County schools

“All they're doing is hurting kids physically and emotionally by making them wear these masks. Mandating them is unethical," said Annette Hoegner, a volunteer ambassador for Children's Health Defense-California.

Mural honoring inaugural poet Amanda Gorman painted in Palm Springs

A colorful mural featuring Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman, the poet who read her work at President Joe Biden's inauguration and at the Super Bowl, is now on display in downtown Palm Springs.

Online auction to feature items from Elvis' honeymoon hideaway in Palm Springs

A collection of furniture and other items from the Palm Springs estate where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon will be auctioned off on Jan. 16.

Palm Springs Film Festival to return in 2022

The 2021 Palm Springs International Film Festival has been canceled and will instead return in 2022, organizers announced Monday.

3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Palm Springs

A preliminary 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday 4.6 miles northeast of Idyllwild and 7.3 miles west-southwest of Palm Springs.

Highly contagious hemorrhagic rabbit disease found in California for 1st time

For the first time a highly contagious and deadly rabbit has been found in California, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Two earthquakes strike Palm Springs area

Two 3.5 earthquakes were detected in the Palm Springs area Sunday.