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July 3 Daily Briefing: Former mayor sentenced, city Independence Day events, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you the fate of former mayor Steve Pougnet following a judge's ruling on Wednesday, what you can do for free this holiday weekend, and how to protect your pets if fireworks frighten them.

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Former Palm Springs mayor receives probation, $325,000 fine for bribery

Steve Pougnet had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy with a major real estate developer in a scheme that ran from 2012 to 2014.

July 2 Daily Briefing: Grand jury findings, Love Local discounts returning, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on what a grand jury had to say about the city's grant oversight, the return of a popular discount program, and last night's Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board study session.

Grand jury: City lacked proper grant oversight when it lost over $700,000 to alleged fraud

In a response, the city acknowledged the grand jury's findings and said it had already begun addressing the issues identified in the report.

July 1 Daily Briefing: Advice after ICE activity, the benefits of Modernism Week, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, the city's police chief offers advice for anyone detained by somebody without identification, we report on a Modernism Week milestone, and invite you to meet our pet of the week.

Unmarked agents detain people in Palm Springs, prompting police warning

Individuals claiming to be federal officers stopped residents Monday without uniforms or ID, leading Police Chief Andy Mills to urge the public to verify credentials and call 911 if unsure.

June 30 Daily Briefing: Real estate report, wind wall construction, backpack giveaway, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on housing sales, the start of a highly anticipated wind wall project, how to score a free backpack for your child, and run down some of the events happening around the city today.

June 27 Daily Briefing: More affordable housing, public talks swim center, student films premier, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on the city's next effort at helping with housing, a red-carpet event featuring local students, and resident reactions to the plans for swim center improvements.

Palm Springs residents welcome swim center renovation plans at community meeting

Plans reviewed Thursday evening show an emphasis on handicap accessibility and shade structures to address problems at the aging facility.

Palm Springs moves closer to contract for affordable housing development off North Gene Autry Trail

The city's housing director expects to bring a recommendation to the City Council at its July 21 meeting for the 5.65-acre project at the Mission Drive intersection.

June 26 Daily Briefing: Budget adopted, flood zone decreased, residents honored, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you how city budget deliberations ended, why some property owners could get a break in their insurance bills, and who was honored by the mayor at a ceremony yesterday.

Palm Springs City Council narrowly approves biennial budget, boosts economic development funding

While public speakers Wednesday evening raised concerns about the budget's sustainability, City Manager Scott Stiles told the council that city staff will provide quarterly financial updates throughout the two-year period.

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