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Oct. 9 Daily Briefing: Mayor’s town hall, mosquito spraying, playwrights sought, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you where to expect spraying for mosquitos Sunday, what Mayor Ron deHarte had to say at a community event, and how young playwrights can benefit from a program open for applications.

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With time winding down in his one-year mayoral term, deHarte outlines priorities, addresses concerns at town hall

Roughly 50 residents attended the meeting, where Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte provided updates on development projects, infrastructure improvements and city priorities before fielding questions.

Three Palm Springs properties move closer to historic designation

The city's Historic Site Preservation Board this week advanced designations for two homes and one mixed-use building, pending Palm Springs City Council approval.

Oct. 8 Daily Briefing: Section 14 payment, ballot drop boxes, LGBTQ+ survey, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we tell you where you can drop off your ballots for the upcoming special election, why the city just paid out $5.9 million, and how you can help The Center understand the needs of LGBTQ+ residents.

Palm Springs completes $5.9 million settlement payment to Section 14 survivors and descendants

The payment was contingent upon receipt of at least 1,200 signed legal waivers from claimants. As of Monday, nearly 1,500 had been received by the city.

Oct. 7 Daily Briefing: Matzner memorial set, committee reviews major projects, celebrating tacos, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you when you can celebrate the life of Harold Matzner, which development projects were determined to need more work, and tell you how National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday finally aligned.

Architectural Review Committee tackles four major projects, sends two back to the drawing board

The committee’s most contentious decision involved a nearly 5,000-square-foot hillside home near the city’s only designated historic ruins, located at the western terminus of Santa Rosa Drive.

Oct. 6 Daily Briefing: Musical legends on stage, PSHS still undefeated, bullying play this week, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, Bruce Fessier reports on what happened when two legends shared a local stage, we tell you about a play with an important message, and we run down some other news you might have missed.

Oct. 3 Daily Briefing: No charges in parade crash, Plaza Theatre progress, West Nile virus found, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you about the outcome of an investigation into last year's holiday parade crash, where West Nile virus was found in mosquitos, and a whole host of weekend activities.

Plaza Theater secures tax credit financing deal, receives technology donations ahead of December reopening

The city awarded the construction contract for the theater's restoration in December 2023. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled Nov. 21 and initial performances are soon to follow.

Oct. 2 Daily Briefing: Parks progress, snow guessing contest, airport volunteers needed, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you about volunteer opportunities at the airport, how it's going with the multiple parks projects currently underway, and how you can win prizes in an annual contest at the aerial tramway.

Palm Springs moves forward on multiple park improvement projects

Tramway-themed playground approved at Desert Highland Park; Ruth Hardy, Downtown Park splash pad, Victoria Park restroom projects underway.

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