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☕ Daily Briefing: Monday, March 9, 2026 A roundup of stories that matter in Palm Springs

In today's Daily Briefing: How the city's art collection might be changing, why a bridge needed for flood control faces delays, and how Blue Zones marked its one-year anniversary in Palm Springs.

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What to watch for this week at Palm Springs City Hall ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Five Palm Springs boards, commissions and the City Council are scheduled to meet this week, with discussions ranging from bicycle infrastructure and climate action to affordable housing and community programs.

Five Palm Springs boards, commissions and the City Council are scheduled to meet this week, with discussions ranging from bicycle infrastructure and climate action to affordable housing and community programs.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week's roundup: Transparency concerns address in Palm Desert, healthcare challenges throughout the valley, an architectural gem earns protection in Palm Springs, and much more.

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City: Bridge project faces minimum 2-year delay amid environmental lawsuit ⋆ The Palm Springs Post An organization has filed suit challenging the city's approval of a flood-control bridge design on South Palm Canyon Drive. The move will threaten federal funding and push back a project nearly two decades in the making.

A lawsuit could threaten federal funding and push back a project nearly two decades in the making.

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Palm Springs Arts Commission approves new process for categorizing city art  ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The new subcollection will be called the Commemorative Collection, and the commission has spent the past several months discussing the best criteria to distinguish a commemorative work from other pieces of public art.

The new subcollection will be called the Commemorative Collection.

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Blue Zones Palm Springs marks one year, sets sights on schools, restaurants and city partnerships ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The organization spent its first year building relationships, identifying partners and establishing a foundation for long-term change in the community.

The organization spent its first year building relationships, identifying partners and establishing a foundation for long-term change in the community.

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😎 Daily Briefing: Friday, March 6, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Palm Springs mirrors the valley when it comes to health issues, city leaders will be hearing about a pair of long-discussed hotel projects, and it's applications are being accepted for a number of city boards, commissions.

In today's Daily Briefing: Palm Springs mirrors the valley on health issues, city leaders will be hearing about a pair of long-discussed hotel projects, and applications are being accepted for city boards and commissions.

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Survey: Palm Springs residents face many of the same health challenges seen across the Coachella Valley ⋆ The Palm Springs Post A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

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Council to review updates on Dream Hotel, Orchid Tree Hotel projects ⋆ The Palm Springs Post City leaders will review a revised development agreement for the Dream Hotel and a milestone update for the Orchid Tree Hotel proposal when they meet next week.

City leaders will review a revised development agreement for the Dream Hotel and a milestone update for the Orchid Tree Hotel proposal when they meet next week.

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🌈 Daily Briefing: Thursday, March 5, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Progress reported in recycling efforts, a cyclist is in critical condition, and members of the city's Sustainability Commission have some words of advice for residents.

In today's Daily Briefing: Progress reported in recycling efforts, a cyclist is in critical condition, and members of the city's Sustainability Commission have some words of advice for residents.

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Palm Springs waste audits reveal recycling gains citywide, but one neighborhood tops 50% contamination ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.

Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.

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🐪 Daily Briefing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Class 1 designation of historic church wins approval, the next member of the Walk of the Stars is announced, and a special tribute to Catherine O'Hara starts today.

In today's Daily Briefing: Class 1 designation of historic church wins approval, the next member of the Walk of the Stars is announced, and a special tribute to Catherine O'Hara starts today.

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Palm Springs board approves historic designation for Albert Frey-designed church turned theater ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Dezart Performs purchased the modernist First Church of Christ Scientist in December 2024 to use as its new playhouse; the City Council must grant final approval.

Dezart Performs purchased the modernist First Church of Christ Scientist in December 2024 to use as its new playhouse; the City Council must grant final approval.

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Dolores Robinson to receive next star on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The veteran personal manager, recognized as the first Black female personal manager in film and television, will be honored March 13.

The veteran personal manager, recognized as the first Black female personal manager in film and television, will be honored March 13.

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🌮 Daily Briefing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for homes by the airport need more study, a call for artists, and a pooch in need of a forever home.

In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for homes by the airport need more study, a call for artists, and a pooch in need of a forever home.

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Architectural Review Committee sends back plans for eight-home development, votes for a restudy ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The Architectural Review Committee preferred a monochromatic palette, rejecting a Planning Commission request for more color. “I just don’t want it to be atomic ranch and kitschy,” one member said.

“I just don’t want it to be atomic ranch and kitschy,” one member said.

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☕ Daily Briefing: Monday, March 2, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Good news for the city budget, police investigate a violent incident, and "the switch" is coming to South Palm Springs.

In today's Daily Briefing: Good news for the city budget, police investigate a violent incident, and "the switch" is coming to South Palm Springs.

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This week: Palm Springs boards to review housing project, historic designation, library budget ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Architectural Review, Historic Preservation and Library boards meet this week, with one other meeting possible on Thursday.

Architectural Review, Historic Preservation and Library boards meet this week, with one other meeting possible on Thursday.

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City on track to close fiscal year with nearly $7 million surplus, report shows ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The city's three core revenue sources — Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Tax, and Sales and Use Tax — are up a combined 11.5% from the prior year's mid-year numbers.

The city’s three core revenue sources — Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Tax, and Sales and Use Tax — are up a combined 11.5% from the prior year’s mid-year numbers.

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Two dead, three wounded in reported motorcycle club shooting in remote portion of city ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Police are investigating a late-night shooting at an industrial complex north of Interstate 10 that left two people dead and three others injured.

Police are investigating a late-night shooting at an industrial complex north of Interstate 10 that left two people dead and three others injured.

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🌄 The week that was in the Coachella Valley for Feb. 28 Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week’s look back at news across the valley: Palm Desert officials address kratom, Palm Springs is tackling a glut of rental cars parked in neighborhoods, and an Indio man got a special honor in DC.

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😎 Daily Briefing: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: We report on the latest home sales data, a member of the drag troupe Les Dames du Soleil has died, and we prep you for Saturday's big parade and town fair as Black History Month concludes.

In today's Daily Briefing: The latest home sales data, a member of the drag troupe Les Dames du Soleil has died, and we prep you for Saturday's big parade and town fair as Black History Month concludes.

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Palm Springs homes selling faster than anywhere in the valley as market shifts to buyers ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The latest housing report shows inventory dipped slightly year-over-year, but the city recorded the lowest average selling time in the valley at just 42 days.

The latest housing report shows inventory dipped slightly year-over-year, but the city recorded the lowest average selling time in the valley at just 42 days.

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🌈 Daily Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Why maps showing potential new zones for tall buildings will likely be changing, the city plans to crack down on parking cars for sale or rent on its public streets, and an important and timely message about your health.

Why maps showing potential new zones for tall buildings will likely be changing, the city plans to crack down on parking cars for sale or rent on its public streets, and an important and timely message about your health.

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Palm Springs City Council approves ban on vehicle sales, rentals in public rights of way ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The ordinance includes a narrow exception for residents occasionally selling their own vehicle near where it is normally parked, provided the vehicle is within one-tenth of a mile of the owner's registered address.

The ordinance includes a narrow exception for residents occasionally selling their own vehicle near where it is normally parked.

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Palm Springs zoning update: Draft maps drew on disputed state guidance, officials say ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Planning staff told the City Council Wednesday that draft maps showing buildings up to five stories tall were based on outdated state guidance, with major decisions still a year away.

Planning staff told the City Council Wednesday that draft maps showing buildings up to five stories tall were based on outdated state guidance, with major decisions still a year away.

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The Bottom Line When It Comes to Colorectal Cancer, the Second Leading Cancer Killer in the Nation ⋆ The Palm Springs Post March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. What we know is this: Early detection through routine screening saves lives.

From our partners -- March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. What we know is this: Early detection through routine screening saves lives.


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🐪 Daily Briefing: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for the new American Reproductive Center building move forward, a much-loved local philanthropist passes, and we look back at the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation's big banquet.

In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for the new American Reproductive Center building move forward, a much-loved local philanthropist passes, and we look back at the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation's big banquet.

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