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April 10 Daily Briefing: More public scrutiny for bridge project, art installations explained, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we tell you what went down at Wednesday's City Council meeting, why the Planning Commission is expanding, and why it sometimes takes a while before public art is put in place.

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City Council delays decision on controversial bridge project

The project, located at South Palm Canyon Drive at Arenas Canyon, has been in development since 2006 and aims to provide flood protection at a crossing that has repeatedly closed during heavy storms.

April 9 Daily Briefing: Fire risk map adjusted, previewing tonight’s Council meeting, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on new maps that show the city is in less danger of a wildfire than earlier thought, look ahead to tonight's City Council meeting, and introduce you to a frisky feline in need of a new home.

Palm Springs downgraded from ‘very high’ to ‘moderate’ fire hazard severity zone in new state maps

The reclassification affects most of the core areas of Palm Springs, though some portions of the city have been newly added to fire hazard zones.

April 8 Daily Briefing: March home sales report, next steps in superintendent search, star ceremony, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on the current housing market conditions, why the author of "Ramona" is getting a star, and what's next in the hunt for a new schools superintendent.

PSUSD selects search firm, plans community input for superintendent hiring

The search process will include focus groups, community forums in multiple languages, individual interviews with key stakeholders, and an online survey available in both English and Spanish.

April 7 Daily Briefing: Sobriety support, thousands attend rally, elephant down, and more

Today we report on how some local entrepreneurs are helping create a sober community, a rally at City Hall, and what police found when they responded to a call about a 'dead elephant.'

April 4 Daily Briefing: Courting Canadians, mapping art, NPR journalist visits, and more

Today we report on what local officials and others are doing to encourage Canadian visitors to return, how the Arts Commission is working to account for the city's art, and what Mary Louise Kelly had to say last night.

Arts Commission mapping public collection, seeks new homes for storage pieces

Commissioner Natasia Gascon has spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive inventory that has already identified more than 150 pieces in the city's collection, with additional works still being verified.

‘We love Canada’: Palm Springs fighting to send a message as diplomatic tensions build

As U.S.-Canada relations sour, local business owners, tourism officials and government leaders are launching efforts to convince visitors from north of the border not to give up on the city.

April 3 Daily Briefing: Surprise invitation, library funding addressed, city symposium, and more

Today we report on a special moment for high school musicians that took place Wednesday evening, tell you about an upcoming architecture event, and look at how federal funding cuts might impact the city's library.

Palm Springs band members receive surprise Rome performance invitation during concert

The Spirit of the Sands Marching Band will join a select group of performers for Rome's flagship New Year's Day parade on Jan. 1, 2026. Students will also get to tour well-known sites.

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