In today’s Daily Briefing, we tell you what the city's doing about a stalled hotel project, how the new police substation came to be, and why your input is sought on a possible merger.
The substation itself was originally built in 2020 but sat largely unused for years. Renewed interest in the project was sparked by Cathy Mills, wife of Police Chief Andy Mills, during a conversation with Police Lt. Mike Torres.
City Attorney Jeff Ballinger sent the notice on Friday to Richard Weintraub, general manager of the three LLCs formed to complete the project, informing him of a “Missed Milestone Default.”
In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you how a new city fee structure will take pressure off the general fund, who's been tapped to lead the art museum, and introduce you to a pooch in need of a forever home.
The new fee structure covers more than 500 city services and aims to achieve full cost recovery rather than subsidizing through the general fund, with officials citing inflation and personnel cost increases since the last fee study.
In today's Daily Briefing we tell you why we're celebrating coffee today, highlight the success of a school district language program, and tell you who won a spirit award from the city this month.
The program, which launched in 2015 at Vista Del Monte Elementary School, now serves students at multiple campuses including Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School.
In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you about a food drive for our furry friends, a milestone for the pickleball court project, the debate over a technology contract, and the latest on a developer's court fight.
The city will purchase Flock’s crime analysis software and extend its agreement with the surveillance technology company after discussing the matter Thursday evening.
The denial means a Grit Development company must pay prevailing wages to construction workers on the project that transformed the former Desert Fashion Plaza site into a mixed-use development.
The awards highlight what Mayor Ron deHarte called the small business people who "are truly the backbone of our community and our economy."
The new complex will feature upgraded amenities including new seating areas, planters, drinking fountains, improved lighting, drainage systems and shade structures.
