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April 28 Daily Briefing: Uptick in some tax revenue, what vacation rental hotline data says, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we look at what the data shows about Coachella weekends and vacation rental hotline reports, report good news about some tax revenue, and update you on local road projects.

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Measure J sales tax revenue shows slight increase; budget projects conservative growth

Despite earlier forecasting for more neutral revenue performance, the city appears on track to meet its annual budget target of $25 million in Measure J sales tax revenue.

April 25 Daily Briefing: ‘Undergrounding’ effort, multicultural festival, celebrating nature, and more

Today's Daily Briefing has details of an effort in one neighborhood to enhance safety and create clearer views, a preview of an important school district event, and how the city plans to celebrate both the planet and its trees.

Palm Springs neighborhood launches first-of-its-kind utility undergrounding project

In what should serve as a model for others to follow, Old Las Palmas residents are hoping to rid their neighborhood of hundreds of utility poles and the wires that hang from them.

April 24 Daily Briefing: Latest effort to push downtown project forward, graffiti bust, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you how you can dine out and assist those living with HIV, the latest deal for a developer with plans to build on a prominent vacant lot downtown, and the arrest of suspected taggers.

City Council approves yet another Orchid Tree Hotel agreement amid resident frustration

The 3.6-acre property at West Baristo and South Belardo roads has sat vacant for 17 years, marred by repeated financial setbacks and missed deadlines.

April 23 Daily Briefing: Leaf blower rule struggles, council meeting preview, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on the latest efforts to aid in compliance with the city's gas-powered leaf blower ban, what to watch for at tonight's City Council meeting, and feature our pet of the week.

City hopes to reach more residents as it struggles to enforce gas-powered leaf blower ban

Enforcement remains challenging because code enforcement officers must either witness gas-powered leaf blower use directly or receive clear photographic evidence showing both the equipment and its precise location.

Planning Commission notes zoning code challenges while conditionally approving new credit union

According to city staff, the applicant submitted the first application in June 2024 and has paid $35,000 in application fees plus $22,200 for environmental document preparation.

April 22 Daily Briefing: Pope remembered, next steps at long-vacant lot, awardees named, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on the next steps for a 60-unit housing project, who will be honored by the Desert Business Association, and a big event to help big dogs this weekend.

ARC wants additional review of housing project on long-vacant former hotel site

The project site previously contained a Shiloh Inn, but its buildings were ordered torn down by the city in 2021 after the planned Tova Hotel and Beach Club never came to fruition.

April 21 Daily Briefing: Chorus named resident artists, road work update, college tour over, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we offer the latest update on area road work, tell you about an honor for a local chorus, and report on a special trip for area students.

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