Palm Springs Post

☕ 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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American Reproductive Center rebuilding plans move forward with security, design conditions ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Planning Commission approves the project unanimously but calls for more contemporary architecture and better pedestrian access along Palm Canyon Drive.

Much of the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting focused on whether the proposed plans fit in with Palm Canyon Drive and nearby midcentury modern architecture.

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John McDonald, philanthropist who gifted building to LGBTQ Center of the Desert, dies at 93 ⋆ The Palm Springs Post McDonald, a former healthcare executive turned philanthropist, spent decades supporting LGBTQ+ causes across California alongside his husband, Rob Wright.

McDonald, a former healthcare executive turned philanthropist, spent decades supporting LGBTQ+ causes across California alongside his husband, Rob Wright.

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🌮 Daily Briefing: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Fire department officials make their case for the location of a new Fire Station 1, Demuth Park construction is starting soon, and we introduce you to a feline in need a new forever home.

In today's Daily Briefing: Officials make their case for the location of a new Fire Station 1, Demuth Park construction is starting soon, and we introduce you to a feline in need a new forever home.

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Palm Springs residents, business owners, city officials discuss future of historic downtown fire station ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The Palm Springs Fire Department held an open house to gather input on plans to modernize the 1957 facility to improve response times and firefighter living conditions

The Palm Springs Fire Department held an open house to gather input on plans to modernize the 1957 facility to improve response times and living conditions

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Demuth Park improvement project launching March 2, closing dog parks for months ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The dog parks will be closed for most of the construction period, with residents asked to use the City Hall dog park while crews work toward an October completion.

The dog parks will be closed for most of the construction period, with residents asked to use the City Hall dog park while crews work toward an October completion.

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☕ Daily Briefing: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: A city board might seeking greater leeway in making decisions, a former COD leader alleges discrimination and mismanagement in a lawsuit, and we preview a workshop on traffic safety planned for later this week.

In today's Daily Briefing: A city board might seek greater leeway in making decisions, a former COD leader alleges discrimination in a lawsuit, and we preview a workshop on traffic safety planned for later this week.

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Palm Springs appeals board moves to consider greater discretion in vacation rental cases ⋆ The Palm Springs Post A representative of a local vacation rental group argued that treating every violation the same "undermines trust in the process."

A representative of a local vacation rental group argued that treating every violation the same “undermines trust in the process.”

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Former COD president sues district, board chair alleging discrimination, retaliation, financial misconduct ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Laura Hope claims gender bias, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation, specifically naming current board member and former president Joel Kinnamon.

Laura Hope claims gender bias, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation, naming current board member and former president Joel Kinnamon.

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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 look back: Why you're likely hearing more airplane noise in the valley, plans for an El Paseo bar face pushback, remembering a legendary lyricist who left his mark here, and more.

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😎 Daily Briefing: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for the new American Reproductive Center are up for review, tax revenue has increased, and there's a fix-it clinic planned at Mizell Center on Saturday (but space is limited).

In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for the new American Reproductive Center are up for review, tax revenue has increased, and there's a fix-it clinic planned at Mizell Center on Saturday (but space is limited).

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Measure J tax revenue climbing; finance officials cautiously optimistic about coming months ⋆ The Palm Springs Post Sales tax returns for the city’s Measure J fund are up 6% so far this year, though city leaders warn that the biggest revenue months for the tourist destination are still on the horizon.

Sales tax returns are up 6% so far this year, though city leaders warn that the biggest revenue months for the tourist destination are still on the horizon.

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Planning Commission to review rebuilding plan for American Reproductive Center site ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The proposed 19,347-square-foot, two-story medical office building would replace a facility destroyed in a 2025 bombing.

The proposed 19,347-square-foot, two-story medical office building would replace a facility destroyed in a 2025 bombing.

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🌈 Daily Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Why there's more airplane noise throughout the valley and what PSP officials can do about it, how the designs have changed for a planned apartment complex, and Bruce Fessier remembers Palm Springs-raised lyricist Billy Steinberg.

In today's Daily Briefing: Why there's more airplane noise throughout the valley, how the designs have changed for a planned apartment complex, and Bruce Fessier remembers Palm Springs-raised lyricist Billy Steinberg.

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Architectural committee approves design for 82-unit apartment complex on San Rafael Drive ⋆ The Palm Springs Post On Wednesday, neighbors renewed privacy concerns over the project, but the ARC added conditions requiring tree relocation along the southern property line.

Earlier dark, rectangular plans have been replaced with a mostly white building of varied heights, added visual interest, and green and yellow accents.

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Officials: Flight path change, made without notification, is driving surge in aircraft noise complaints ⋆ The Palm Springs Post More and more, residents from Palm Springs to Indio say, aircraft noise is disrupting daily life. But airport officials say federal law limits what they can do.

More and more, residents from Palm Springs to Indio say, aircraft noise is disrupting daily life. But airport officials say federal law limits what they can do.

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Remembering Billy Steinberg: Hitmaker, farm kid and Palm Springs original ⋆ The Palm Springs Post From “Like a Virgin” to “True Colors,” Steinberg shaped pop history — but in Palm Springs, he was a rock rebel and loyal friend who never forgot his roots.

From “Like a Virgin” to “True Colors,” Steinberg shaped pop history — but in Palm Springs, he was a rock rebel and loyal friend who never forgot his roots.

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🐪 Daily Briefing: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: A shift in strategy helps with leaf blower issues, the airport gets some new tech, and even if you don't ride the bus, SunLine wants your thoughts.

In today's Daily Briefing: A shift in strategy helps with leaf blower issues, the airport gets some new tech, and even if you don't ride the bus, SunLine wants your thoughts.

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After shift in leaf blower enforcement strategy, city sees fewer repeat violations ⋆ The Palm Springs Post After years of citing landscaping workers with little effect, the city began holding property owners accountable in 2024 — and the approach is producing results, code compliance officials told the Sustainability Commission Tuesday.

The earlier approach of citing landscaping companies had run into obstacles including workers without identification and language barriers.

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