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June 11 Daily Briefing: Pickleball project, pets and heat, a new school superintendent, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you what's next for a private pickleball project in the city, offer some advice for pet parents dealing with the intense heat, and report on the official hiring of a new leader for local schools.

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Palm Springs Planning Commission postpones decision on 16-court private pickleball complex

While commissioners expressed support for the concept, they voted 6-1 to continue the matter to a future date to allow the applicant to conduct acoustical studies and resolve several technical issues.

Funchess confirmed as Palm Springs Unified School District’s new superintendent

Dr. Marcus Funchess will begin July 1 following Dr. Tony Signoret's retirement at the end of this month.

June 10 Daily Briefing: Lawsuit filed, memorial model on display, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on allegations by a police department employee and the city's response, how you can catch a glimpse of a miniature model of the planned AIDS Memorial, and introduce you to our pet of the week.

Palm Springs Police Department employee alleges wrongdoing in lawsuit; city says claims are baseless

A lawsuit filed April 17 seeks unspecified damages against the city and two police supervisors for alleged violations of state employment and whistleblower protection laws.

June 9 Daily Briefing: Theater tax credits, case goes to jury, library has free diapers, and more

Today we report on a possible tax credit that would benefit the Plaza Theatre project, how you can score free supplies from the library, and the latest in the trial of a city developer.

City to pursue federal tax credits for Plaza Theatre that could net $2.8 million

Under the proposed structure, a private investor would provide over $5 million in investment equity to the theater project in exchange for federal tax credits.

June 6 Daily Briefing: Art on the move, students off to Mexico, firefighters’ fish fry, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on a unique culinary exchange taking place later this month, an event to support local firefighters this weekend, and where some of the city's art is headed next.

Arts Commission approves relocation of sculptures large and small, hoping to improve visibility for one

The relocations are part of ongoing efforts by the commission to ensure the city's 140-piece public art collection remains visible and accessible to residents and visitors.

June 5 Daily Briefing: Groundwater agreement, arrest in bombing, intersection issue, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you about a water waste issue that might finally be solved, settlement of multiple water rights lawsuits, and an arrest in last month's attack on a local clinic.

Historic water settlement confirms Agua Caliente tribe’s rights to 20,000 acre-feet annually

The agreement will settle two long-standing lawsuits and calls for up to $500 million in federal funding for water infrastructure projects throughout the Coachella Valley.

FBI arrests Washington man for providing explosive chemicals in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

Federal authorities allege the man shipped 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to a 25-year-old Twentynine Palms man who bombed the clinic and was killed in the blast.

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