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April 18 Daily Briefing: Public project recommendations, latest crime stats, Easter lineup, and more

Today's Daily Briefing has news of community proposed projects that made the cut, first quarter city crime data, and some Easter events (and more) planned for this weekend.

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Measure J Commission finalizes recommendations for funding $6 million in community projects

The final votes came after commissioners evaluated 52 applications over an eight-month period. They were tasked with carefully balancing the needs of various organizations while staying within budget constraints.

April 17 Daily Briefing: Addressing city parks, COD leadership finalists, new art installed, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you about an effort to address concerns about city parks, a new artwork in place downtown, and who made the list to possibly lead COD.

City parks advocacy group kicks off first in series of gatherings, aiming for basic improvements

While Palm Springs officials are working on a long-term vision for parks through an updated master plan, People for Palm Springs Parks is focused on addressing basic concerns like cleanliness.

April 16 Daily Briefing: Solving a pantyhose problem, art museum CEO leaving, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on departure of the head of the Palm Springs Art Museum, a game-changing innovation for the drag industry, and introduce you to 'John Wayne,' a pooch in need of a forever home.

Drag performer’s new hosiery line aims to make artists feel ‘seen and celebrated’ at last

After years of struggling with ill-fitting pantyhose, Honey Davenport's Honey's Hose offers specialized features so performers can finally feel like "this product was made specifically for you."

April 15 Daily Briefing: Bridge construction woes, superintendent search, quake strikes, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on an earthquake felt in the city on Monday, what's next in a superintendent search, and efforts to change the schedule for a bridge project in South Palm Springs.

Business owner pushes back on bridge project timeline, citing risk to local economy

The owner of a car wash dependent on traffic from the road near the project is urging the city to delay construction and shorten its schedule to avoid losses to his business and others.

April 14 Daily Briefing: Fire station’s future, next Walk of the Stars announced, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you who will be next to receive a sidewalk star, how you can "adopt" an emergency dispatcher, and where fire officials think a new station should be built.

Where should new Fire Station 1 go? Right where current one is, fire chief says

The fire department evaluated three alternative locations, but each option resulted in significant losses in coverage area that could be reached in the optimal amount of time.

April 11 Daily Briefing: Art fest preview, vendor fair coming, celebrating Baristo Park, and more

Today's Daily Briefing has news of an art celebration for all ages on Saturday, how things were turned around at a once off limits park, and a rundown of a few select weekend events you might be interested in.

City unveils $400,000 renovation of once-troubled Baristo Park

"We really turned a neighborhood park back into a park for the neighborhood," remarked Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte during a Thursday ceremony.

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