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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.

Jan. 12 Daily Briefing: Warehouse meeting planned, parking lot to close, baseball starting, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you when you'll next be able to weigh in on a large warehouse project, why a parking lot will be out of commission, and how to catch some baseball a few months before Springs Training starts.

City, tribal leaders schedule June meeting on warehouse development

The joint meeting will give the developer additional time to address technical issues and allow the public more time to review the proposed 2.85 million-square-foot Desert Mountain View Business Park on tribal trust land.

Jan. 9 Daily Briefing: Statue on the move, SunLine needs your thoughts, one man’s candy crush, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on the latest news about a controversial statue, how you can make your voice heard about public transportation, and how to view an amazing array of PEZ dispensers.

Jan. 8 Daily Briefing: Affordable housing update, young artists wanted, clean-up planned, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we tell you why a pair of apartment projects in the city's north edge are getting City Council attention, how you can step up to clean up, and why young artists are needed for an upcoming event.

Palm Springs council to weigh appeal, funding for two affordable housing projects along West San Rafael Drive

Neighbors are challenging an 82-unit development while both that project and a separate 110-unit complex are being considered for city financial assistance.

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