Palm Springs launches tenant rights workshops amid rising rent costs
Low-income residents are encouraged to learn about protections as city data shows 30% of renters spend over half their income on housing.
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March 17 Daily Briefing: Wright remembered, shade study, city needs you, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on the city's efforts to address how heat impacts our transportation system, look back on how a former PSHS principal was celebrated, and tell you how you can help serve the city.
March 14 Daily Briefing: Safety effort gains momentum, storm arrives, art dedication, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on when the clouds might clear, an effort to help make the city a safer space, and two sculptures that were dedicated this week. Plus, we tell you about some weekend events.
March 13 Daily Briefing: Shelter stats, women honored, dog park meeting planned, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on some pressing issues at the city animal shelter, awards handed out by the mayor, and an important meeting planned for those with concerns over dog parks.
Dog park improvements focus of upcoming community meeting
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department has several other initiatives underway, including plans for temporary pickleball courts at COD's temporary campus here.
March 12 Daily Briefing: Service for past principal, call for hate crime reporting help, fair housing on agenda, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what to expect at tonight's City Council meeting, concerns about hate crime reporting, and how you can celebrate the life of Ricky Wright, the much-admired former PSHS principal.
LGBTQ leaders call for better hate incident reporting systems in Palm Springs
During a meeting of the city’s Human Rights Commission Monday, representatives from a pair of local LGBTQ organizations highlighted rising discrimination amid national anti-LGBTQ legislation.
March 11 Daily Briefing: Crime stats, Section 14 residents sought, transportation survey, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we dive into the latest reported crime stats in the city, tell you about an important survey, and explain why the city is searching for former residents of one area of Palm Springs.
Crime in city down overall in 2024; violent offense spike explained
The total number of reported offenses dropped from 2,330 in 2023 to 2,288 in 2024, according to data collected by the Palm Springs Police Department for the FBI’s reporting system.
March 10 Daily Briefing: Housing report, preserve settlement, our latest Profiles, and more
In our Monday Daily Briefing we report on what the newest home sales data says, the latest news about a local preserve, and look back at the Palm Springs Profiles we sent Sunday.
March 7 Daily Briefing: ‘Laundry Love,’ LGBTQ+ monument support, teachers honored, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what's next for a planned monument in a city park, a program to provide free laundry services for members of the community, and more recognition for a pair of teachers.
‘A beautiful mess’: Laundry Love initiative in Palm Springs emphasizes dignity, connection
Providing a safe space for people experiencing hardship to do laundry is not charity, organizers stress, but a chance to walk alongside their brothers and sisters in the Coachella Valley.
March 17 Daily Briefing: Wright remembered, shade study, city needs you, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on the city's efforts to address how heat impacts our transportation system, look back on how a former PSHS principal was celebrated, and tell you how you can help serve the city.
March 14 Daily Briefing: Safety effort gains momentum, storm arrives, art dedication, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on when the clouds might clear, an effort to help make the city a safer space, and two sculptures that were dedicated this week. Plus, we tell you about some weekend events.
March 13 Daily Briefing: Shelter stats, women honored, dog park meeting planned, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we report on some pressing issues at the city animal shelter, awards handed out by the mayor, and an important meeting planned for those with concerns over dog parks.
Dog park improvements focus of upcoming community meeting
The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department has several other initiatives underway, including plans for temporary pickleball courts at COD's temporary campus here.
March 12 Daily Briefing: Service for past principal, call for hate crime reporting help, fair housing on agenda, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what to expect at tonight's City Council meeting, concerns about hate crime reporting, and how you can celebrate the life of Ricky Wright, the much-admired former PSHS principal.
LGBTQ leaders call for better hate incident reporting systems in Palm Springs
During a meeting of the city’s Human Rights Commission Monday, representatives from a pair of local LGBTQ organizations highlighted rising discrimination amid national anti-LGBTQ legislation.
March 11 Daily Briefing: Crime stats, Section 14 residents sought, transportation survey, and more
In today's Daily Briefing we dive into the latest reported crime stats in the city, tell you about an important survey, and explain why the city is searching for former residents of one area of Palm Springs.
Crime in city down overall in 2024; violent offense spike explained
The total number of reported offenses dropped from 2,330 in 2023 to 2,288 in 2024, according to data collected by the Palm Springs Police Department for the FBI’s reporting system.
March 10 Daily Briefing: Housing report, preserve settlement, our latest Profiles, and more
In our Monday Daily Briefing we report on what the newest home sales data says, the latest news about a local preserve, and look back at the Palm Springs Profiles we sent Sunday.
March 7 Daily Briefing: ‘Laundry Love,’ LGBTQ+ monument support, teachers honored, and more
In today's Daily Briefing, we report on what's next for a planned monument in a city park, a program to provide free laundry services for members of the community, and more recognition for a pair of teachers.
‘A beautiful mess’: Laundry Love initiative in Palm Springs emphasizes dignity, connection
Providing a safe space for people experiencing hardship to do laundry is not charity, organizers stress, but a chance to walk alongside their brothers and sisters in the Coachella Valley.