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Feb. 18 Daily Briefing: Energy ordinance, warehouse on agenda, commmunity stories wanted, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on some rethinking about an ordinance that came under fire late last year, efforts to record LGBTQ+ history, and what's next for a big warehouse planned on city property.

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Proposed energy efficiency upgrade ordinance for older homes to be revisited

The ordinance came under scrutiny for its complexity and potential financial impact on homeowners when it was proposed late last year.

Feb. 17 Daily Briefing: Future city economy, wind wall, our latest people profile, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you how city leaders hope to expand the local economy, how blowing sand is being addressed on one roadway, and introduce you to an educator and animal enthusiast.

City hopes to chart new course beyond tourism economy

City officials identified several critical challenges in their preliminary analysis, including the impact of extreme heat days on tourism and infrastructure, as well as seasonal workforce fluctuations.

Feb. 14 Daily Briefing: Parking problem, police warning, new fire dog, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we tell you what a parking report said and what officials might do about it, report on an odd find in one neighborhood, and introduce you to our new fire dog.

City to address fact that plenty of free downtown parking is hidden

Shorter time limits for street parking to encourage turnover, coupled with a no-reparking ordinance to prevent abuse, were among other recommendations in the report.

Feb. 13 Daily Briefing: Modernism Week kicks off, Council meets, iconic LEGO sets, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we celebrate the start of Modernism Week, tell you what to expect at tonight's City Council meeting, and highlight unique LEGO sets available for fans of Palm Springs.

Feb. 12 Daily Briefing: Recycling issues, Plaza Theatre lineup, it’s our anniversary, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on how the city hopes to tackle the issue of contamination in recyclable materials, who will be performing when our historic theater reopens, and celebrate The Post's fourth birthday.

Palm Springs battles recycling challenges as waste collection rises

The city is testing new waste sorting methods and hopes to demonstrate them at public events. It also plans to enhance staff training over the summer.

Feb. 11 Daily Briefing: Police chief discusses hate crimes, night sky lit up, Splash House, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on what police have to say about hate crimes involving the local LGBTQ+ community, a rocket launch visible here, and the return of a popular summer event.

Police chief addresses rise in LGBTQ+ hate crime reports at commission meeting

Counting two incidents this year, the total number of reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in the city since the start of 2023 stands at nine. While not a large number, Chief Andy Mills said '...it is significant.'

Feb. 10 Daily Briefing: January housing sales, new art locations, protest held, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on how home sales are doing in the city, where art with a dual purpose might be placed, and recap a rally that took place last Friday night.

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