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Aug. 4 Daily Briefing: Help for peddle-powered rides, Wildlife Center in action, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Today, we report on how the city is trying to help owners of popular pedal-powered machines and how the first patients at a wildlife center operated by a Palm Springs-based organization are being care...

Today, we report on how the city is trying to help owners of popular pedal-powered machines and how the first patients at a wildlife center operated by a Palm Springs-based organization are being cared for.

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Aug. 1 Daily Briefing: Parks plan, earthquakes strike, cat intakes paused, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we welcome August by reporting on how the city plans to roll out parks improvements, why the animal shelter is temporarily halting cat and kitten intakes, and what you can do...

In today’s Daily Briefing we welcome August by reporting on how the city plans to roll out parks improvements, why the animal shelter is temporarily halting cat and kitten intakes, and what you can do around town this weekend.

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Parks Department leadership unveils five-year master plan roadmap ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Residents identified four major priorities during public listening sessions in 2024. The implementation plan centers on six main themes derived from the community input.

Residents identified four major priorities during public listening sessions in 2024. The implementation plan centers on six main themes derived from the community input.

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July 31 Daily Briefing: Storage project concerns, this month's spirit awards, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing, we report on concerns about storage facilities, city honors for four residents, and why you might see nurses outside Desert Regional today.

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on concerns about storage facilities, city honors for four residents, and why you might see nurses outside Desert Regional today.

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New storage facility moves forward amidst concerns about market oversaturation ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Two other large storage facilities are already operating or under construction nearby. One completed facility contains more than 500 units with 36 RV parking spaces, while another has stalled.

Two other large storage facilities are already operating or under construction nearby. One completed facility contains more than 500 units with 36 RV parking spaces, while another has stalled.

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July 30 Daily Briefing: Pesticide-free parks request, warehouse jobs decline, lip sync event returning, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing, we report on troubling signs for warehouse projects, a call to rid city parks of chemicals dangerous to animals, and preview an event that's sure to showcase unknown talent.

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on troubling signs for warehouse projects, a call to rid city parks of chemicals dangerous to animals, and preview an event that’s sure to showcase unknown talent.

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Wildlife advocates push Palm Springs to go pesticide-free in city parks ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The advocates said they are treating increasing numbers of poisoned animals at a new wildlife center in Indio, including coyotes with severe mange caused by eating rodents that consumed poison from ba...

Representatives of Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies said they are treating increasing numbers of poisoned animals at a new wildlife center in Indio, including coyotes with severe mange caused by eating rodents that consumed poison from bait boxes.

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July 29 Daily Briefing: Reward for stolen art, developer sentenced, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on the case of a missing roadrunner sculpture, the latest sentencing in a bribery case, and introduce you to a pooch in need of a new home.

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on the case of a missing roadrunner sculpture, the latest sentencing in a bribery case, and introduce you to a pooch in need of a new home.

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Palm Springs HOA offers $10,000 reward for stolen roadrunner statue ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The reward is being offered specifically for information that directly leads to the safe return of the statue in its original condition. The HOA has stated that no questions will be asked upon the sta...

The reward is being offered specifically for information that directly leads to the safe return of the statue in its original condition. No questions asked.

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July 28 Daily Briefing: Housing market update, tobacco cleanup, honoring local custodian, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on what the latest home sales data says, the retirement of a popular PSUSD employee, and an upcoming effort to rid our parks of tobacco waste.

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on what the latest home sales data says, the retirement of a popular PSUSD employee, and an upcoming effort to rid our parks of tobacco waste.

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Palm Springs housing market shifts as sales drop while inventory climbs ⋆ The Palm Springs Post There were 754 available units in June, the highest inventory level among all Coachella Valley cities, as homes are taking longer to sell.

There were 754 available units in June, the highest inventory level among all Coachella Valley cities, as homes are taking longer to sell.

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City's first tree ordinance moves closer to reality ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The ordinance establishes protections for larger trees and replacement requirements, with a vote expected in September.

The ordinance establishes protections for larger trees and replacement requirements, with a vote expected in September.

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$250,000 loan approved for public art installations in six city parks ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The art pieces, ranging from 12 to 15 feet in height, will be placed in Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, Desert Highland, Victoria Park, Gateway Park and Baristo Park.

The art pieces, ranging from 12 to 15 feet in height, will be placed in Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, Desert Highland, Victoria Park, Gateway Park and Baristo Park.

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July 25 Daily Briefing: Tree ordinance, help for installing art, free Tram admission, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on how the city is hoping to promote a robust tree population, when first responders can take the Tram at no cost, and run down some of this weekend's many events.

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on how the city is hoping to promote a robust tree population, when first responders can take the Tram at no cost, and run down some of this weekend’s many events.

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July 24 Daily Briefing: More warehouses approved, pickleball project moves forward, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing, we report on another large warehouse project coming to the city, an award for our airport's director, and a contract for constructing new pickleball courts.

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on another large warehouse project coming to the city, an award for our airport’s director, and a contract for constructing new pickleball courts.

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Palm Springs finally awards pickleball court construction contract after rejecting initial bids ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The contract awarded to Deark E&C Inc. will expand the popular recreational facility from 12 to 22 courts over an eight-month construction period, nearly tripling the playing capacity at the city's on...

The contract awarded to Deark E&C Inc. will expand the popular recreational facility from 12 to 22 courts over an eight-month construction period, nearly tripling the playing capacity at the city’s only public pickleball venue.

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Planning Commission approves massive warehouse project despite environmental concerns ⋆ The Palm Springs Post "Nobody wants this project. You don't want to live next to it," said Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian during deliberations. "However, Palm Springs needs money."

“Nobody wants this project. You don’t want to live next to it,” said Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian during deliberations. “However, Palm Springs needs money.”

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July 23 Daily Briefing: Cultural District effort, surf club solution, pipeline project, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what the Palm Springs Surf Club hopes to do about its noise issues, an effort to define the city as a special district, and an advisory for motorists.

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on what the Palm Springs Surf Club hopes to do about its noise issues, an effort to define the city as a special district, and an advisory for motorists.

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Palm Springs Surf Club will install ‘living wall’ to address noise complaints ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The surf club has installed noise blankets inside buildings housing machinery. But some residents say they’re still plagued by noise, from both the wave machines and recent special events such as adul...

The surf club has installed noise blankets inside buildings housing machinery. But some residents say they’re still plagued by noise, from both the wave machines and recent special events such as adult night swims.

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Modernism Week announces highlights for October fall festival in Palm Springs ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The four-day event will feature more than 50 programs from Oct. 16-19, including home tours, architectural bus tours and special exhibits, with tickets going on sale Aug. 1.

The four-day event will feature more than 50 programs from Oct. 16-19, including home tours, architectural bus tours and special exhibits, with tickets going on sale Aug. 1.

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July 21 Daily Briefing: Bridge project approved, large flagpole in the works, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on a long-awaited safety improvement coming to one city neighborhood, who will next manage the convention enter, and how the city will be showing its pride in the A...

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on a long-awaited safety improvement coming to one city neighborhood, who will next manage the convention center, and how the city will be showing its pride in the Arenas District.

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Council approves South Palm Canyon flood control bridge project with federal funding deadline looming ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The project, located at South Palm Canyon Drive near East Bogert Trail, has been in development since 2006 and aims to provide flood protection at a crossing that has repeatedly closed during heavy st...

The project, located at South Palm Canyon Drive near East Bogert Trail, has been in development since 2006 and aims to provide flood protection at a crossing that has repeatedly closed during heavy storms.

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Palm Springs City Council approves $109,000 for Pride flagpole in Arenas District ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Greater Palm Springs Pride will contribute $75,000 toward the project cost, with the city's Economic Development Office covering the remaining $34,000.

Greater Palm Springs Pride will contribute $75,000 toward the project cost, with the city’s Economic Development Office covering the remaining $34,000.

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July 21 Daily Briefing: Turf project update, weekend fires, City Council meets tonight, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on a pair of fires that kept emergency crews busy, preview tonight's City Council meeting, and tell you how the city hopes to address a wasteful water issue near Sa...

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on a pair of fires that kept emergency crews busy, preview tonight’s City Council meeting, and tell you how the city hopes to address a wasteful water issue near San Rafael and Sunrise.

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Desert landscaping project along San Rafael Drive coming together; budget concerns persist ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The project was first approved back in 2022 with a budget of $150,000, but in the years since the estimated budget has increased to about $236,000.

The project was first approved back in 2022 with a budget of $150,000, but in the years since the estimated budget has increased to about $236,000.

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Two fires strike Palm Springs Saturday, damaging mobile homes, Navigation Center ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Five mobile homes were damaged at Ramon Mobile Home Park while a separate blaze earlier in the day damaged units at a McCarthy Road facility. One person at the mobile home park was hospitalized for sm...

Five mobile homes were damaged at Ramon Mobile Home Park while a separate blaze earlier in the day damaged units at a McCarthy Road facility. One person at the mobile home park was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

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Former attorney sentenced to life without parole for 2008 murder of Palm Springs socialite ⋆ The Palm Springs Post David Replogle was part of a six-person scheme that killed Clifford Lambert to steal more than $185,000 from the victim's accounts.

David Replogle was part of a six-person scheme that killed Clifford Lambert to steal more than $185,000 from the victim’s accounts.

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July 18 Daily Briefing: Mental health center effort, Dream Hotel issues, why the city was extra fragrant, and more ⋆ The Palm Springs Post In today's Daily Briefing we report on issues with a major hotel project and the local surf park, run down some weekend events, and tell you how floral designers who gathered here this week made many ...

In today’s Daily Briefing we report on issues with a major hotel project and the local surf park, run down some weekend events, and tell you how floral designers who gathered here this week made many people’s days brighter.

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Dream Hotel project faces $80 million cost overrun, prompting possible city legal review ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Developer Lauri Kibby has requested that the city put plan review on hold to undertake a "value engineering" process aimed at reducing project components to meet its $250 million budget.

Developer Lauri Kibby has requested that the city put plan review on hold to undertake a “value engineering” process aimed at reducing project components to meet its $250 million budget.

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