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July 31 Daily Briefing: Storage project concerns, this month’s spirit awards, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on concerns about storage facilities, city honors for four residents, and why you might see nurses outside Desert Regional today.

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New storage facility moves forward amidst concerns about market oversaturation

Two other large storage facilities are already operating or under construction nearby. One completed facility contains more than 500 units with 36 RV parking spaces, while another has stalled.

July 30 Daily Briefing: Pesticide-free parks request, warehouse jobs decline, lip sync event returning, and more

In today’s Daily Briefing, we report on troubling signs for warehouse employment, a call to rid city parks of chemicals dangerous to animals, and preview an event that’s sure to showcase unknown talent.

Wildlife advocates push Palm Springs to go pesticide-free in city parks

The advocates said they are treating increasing numbers of poisoned animals at a new wildlife center in Indio, including coyotes with severe mange caused by eating rodents that consumed poison from bait boxes.

July 29 Daily Briefing: Reward for stolen art, developer sentenced, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on the case of a missing roadrunner sculpture, the latest sentencing in a bribery case, and introduce you to a pooch in need of a new home.

Palm Springs HOA offers $10,000 reward for stolen roadrunner statue

The reward is being offered specifically for information that directly leads to the safe return of the statue in its original condition. The HOA has stated that no questions will be asked upon the statue's return.

July 28 Daily Briefing: Housing market update, tobacco cleanup, honoring local custodian, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on what the latest home sales data says, the retirement of a popular PSUSD employee, and an upcoming effort to rid our parks of tobacco waste.

Palm Springs housing market shifts as sales drop while inventory climbs

There were 754 available units in June, the highest inventory level among all Coachella Valley cities, as homes are taking longer to sell.

July 25 Daily Briefing: Tree ordinance, help for installing art, free Tram admission, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on how the city is hoping to promote a robust tree population, when first responders can take the Tram at no cost, and run down some of this weekend's many events.

$250,000 loan approved for public art installations in six city parks

The art pieces, ranging from 12 to 15 feet in height, will be placed in Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, Desert Highland, Victoria Park, Gateway Park and Baristo Park.

City’s first tree ordinance moves closer to reality

The ordinance establishes protections for larger trees and replacement requirements, with a vote expected in September.

July 24 Daily Briefing: More warehouses approved, pickleball project moves forward, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on another large warehouse project coming to the city, an award for our airport's director, and a contract for constructing new pickleball courts.

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