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Jan. 16 Daily Briefing: A legacy of service, process questions addressed, Trader Joe’s hopes dashed, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we tell you about the end of a remarkable career at PSP, a pledge for more transparency about how the city is using Measure J money, and why a document in Palm Desert got our hopes up in Palm Springs.

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Concerns about convention center financing process addressed at Measure J commission meeting

The $135 million modernization plan includes using Measure J funds for debt service. The city is also pursuing a Tourism Improvement District to help reduce pressure on the general fund.

Jan. 15 Daily Briefing: Project approval upheld, statue staying put, honor for Plaza Theatre, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing: why a former mayor’s statue isn’t moving downtown yet, what’s next for an affordable housing project, and meet ‘Thrift Boss.’

Palm Springs City Council upholds approval of 82-unit affordable housing project

Homeowners who submitted an appeal expressed concerns that residents of the apartments would be able to look down into their backyards from third-story windows.

Bogert statue to remain in storage after city voids Arts Commission decision

Worried that a Brown Act violation may have occurred during a November City Council meeting, the city attorney advised that a decision made about the statue at a Jan. 8 meeting of the Arts Commission be voided.

From Necessity to Treasure-Hunting

How Palm Springs influencer and 'Thrift Boss' Jim Lanahan found Revivals — and why he’s letting his 130,000+ followers know all there is to know about the brand.

Jan. 14 Daily Briefing: Playground opening, ‘disingenuous’ opposition, police crime center, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on the official opening of a huge new playground, a new police facility aimed at taking advantage of technology in crime fighting, and what's next for a former Days Inn.

Opposition to remodel called out as ‘disingenuous’ as Planning Commission approves expansion of blighted property

Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian said 70 last-minute letters raised environmental issues already addressed by the project’s CEQA exemption, urging residents to join city commissions rather than oppose “a project that is removing blight.”

Human Rights Commission examines Palm Springs police drone and AI tech

After reassurances from police, commission members voiced approval of the use of a wide range of security measures, from automatic license plate readers to a network of drones.

Jan. 13 Daily Briefing: Clustering concerns, library money, attack arrest, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing: concerns over a 115-unit apartment project, a library fundraising milestone, and a cat looking for a forever home.

Concerns about clustering of social services raised at meeting about 115-unit affordable housing project

Community members who attended a discussion of the proposed San Rafael Apartments project questioned just how much development the area near the Navigation Center can absorb without additional basic services.

Palm Springs library fundraising campaign reaches major milestone as trustees approve match

The $2 million raised marks early success in the foundation's $7 million goal that will support community-driven elements of the library's transformation.

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