“Love Local Palm Springs” gift card program returns to the Valley

The popular "Love Local Palm Springs" gift card program is back, giving residents and visitors more buying power while supporting more than 130 local businesses.

As we reported, the extreme heat has been a challenge for local businesses since there are fewer shoppers. Beginning next Monday, residents can purchase digital gift cards of $100, $200 or $300, and the city will add a 50% bonus of the card's value.

Mayor Soto of Palm Springs says economic success means working to make Palm Springs a year-round city. 

"Our businesses get really excited because it's an opportunity for utility costs to be higher, groceries for restaurants can be a little bit higher now, so every extra little bit of business goes a long way," Mayor Soto stated. 

The "Love Local Palm Springs" program ends on October 31st. Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.