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July 18 Daily Briefing: Mental health center effort, Dream Hotel issues, why the city was extra fragrant, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on issues with a major hotel project and the local surf park, run down some weekend events, and tell you how floral designers who gathered here this week made many people's days brighter.

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Dream Hotel project faces $80 million cost overrun, prompting possible city legal review

Developer Lauri Kibby has requested that the city put plan review on hold to undertake a "value engineering" process aimed at reducing project components to meet its $250 million budget.

Palm Springs Surf Club faces review amid noise complaints, operational setbacks

Since late 2023, the surf club has generated 66 noise complaints from approximately 16 individual residences in a nearby neighborhood, according to a city staff report.

July 17 Daily Briefing: Palm tree preservation, art curator for PSP, library closure postponed, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, the city weighs in on the fate of some older palm trees in a construction zone, the library delays its big move, and there's help coming to manage the airport's art collection.

Palm Springs Airport Commission approves $425,000 art curator contract

Group Creative Services LLC will provide consulting services under a three-year agreement to guide the airport's new art program.

July 16 Daily Briefing: Bookstore moving, new flights to East Coast, chorus season preview, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what's next for a popular bookstore after its AC went out, good news for travelers from PSP, and how you can catch some talented choruses when the Plaza Theatre reopens.

Bookstore owners have solution for ongoing air conditioning issue: They’re moving the business

The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs will relocate nearby after their landlord declined to cover a $13,000 air conditioning repair bill, leaving the store without cooling since July 4.

July 15 Daily Briefing: Addressing tensions, hockey happenings, lower speeds on nearby roads, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on some speed limit changes you might want to be aware of, actions to address reports of anti-Arab sentiment, and how you can learn to play hockey.

Human Rights Commission hears suggestions to help address community tensions

Proposed programs include documentary screenings, community dialogue sessions, and an interfaith peace march.

July 14 Daily Briefing: City’s legislative priorities, dealing with discrimination, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on what city leaders hope other lawmakers focus on, how a city commission hopes to deal with disturbing reports in the community, and a milestone win for our local baseball team.

Palm Springs adopts comprehensive legislative advocacy platform for 2025-2026

By putting legislative priorities into a concrete form, the city can now advocate at the state and federal level for its goals.

July 11 Daily Briefing: Former mayor’s pension question answered, meet the new superintendent, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we introduce you to PSUSD's new superintendent, explain why a former mayor who pleaded guilty to bribery will likely keep most of his pension, and run down the upcoming season for two local theaters.

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