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Jan. 3 Daily Briefing: Housing report, first baby, OLT eyes another golf course, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we report on the first baby born in the city in 2025, how the housing market ended 2024, and a possible deal for a local conservation organization to take over a defunct DHS golf course.

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Palm Springs housing market ends 2024 with stable sales amid price adjustments

The average price for a detached home in Palm Springs decreased by 0.4% from December 2023, with the average home selling for $1.2 million. The median home price in the broader Coachella Valley was $665,000.

Jan. 2 Daily Briefing: Smoking rule changes, homeless count help needed, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on pushback over proposed smoking rules, help needed for the upcoming count of our homeless population, and introduce you to a pup in need of a forever home.

Proposed smoking ban faces opposition from bar owners, LGBTQ+ community

The proposed ordinance changes come as Palm Springs launches its Blue Zones initiative, which includes recommendations to reduce smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Dec. 31 Daily Briefing: Good news for new COD campus budget, where to ring in 2025, and more

In the last Daily Briefing of 2024 we tell you about good news for the budget of a major construction project, where to welcome 2025, and conclude a look back at those we lost in the past year.

Dec. 30 Daily Briefing: Those we lost in 2024, official on leave, 1,000th cake, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we begin to look back on those we lost in the past year, report on a shakeup at COD, and highlight the ongoing work of an organization that makes cakes for kids.

COD board places Interim President Laura Hope on administrative leave

Split vote results in appointment of Vice President of Student Services Val Martinez Garcia as acting superintendent/president amid controversy.

Palm Springs COD campus sees early budget wins as construction starts

While current site activity includes survey work and demolition with just job trailers visible, more dramatic changes are on the horizon as the project progresses toward a March 2027 completion date.

Dec. 20 Daily Briefing: Person of the year, airport advice, a delightful display, and more

In today's Daily Briefing, we reveal our pick for person of the year in the city, tell you why COD's current leader may be under fire, and run down a few of the many things to do here this weekend.

Dec. 19 Daily Briefing: Leaders look ahead, residents reshape ‘Tramview Heights,’ popular clerk remembered, and more

In today's Daily Briefing we report on a celebration of life for a popular grocery clerk, what city leaders plan to work on next year, and efforts to shape the future of the city's northern section.

Palm Springs leaders will aim to accelerate progress in 2025

City Manager Scott Stiles emphasized the need to maintain the same pace of development seen in 2024 as he highlighted key initiatives across the city in the coming year.

With COD campus underway elsewhere, vision for northern Palm Springs taking shape

Community members taking part in a series of workshops are sharing hopes for affordable housing, economic growth for area's upcoming specific plan update.

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