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Palm Springs firefighters launch campaign to restore city's first fire engine โ‹† The Palm Springs Post As two new fire engines report for duty in the city, the association is seeking $100,000 to bring a 1931 American LaFrance back to its former condition.

The Palm Springs Firefighters Association is seeking $100,000 to bring a 1931 American LaFrance back to its former condition.

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12.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒˆ Daily Briefing: Thursday, March 12, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Hotel projects come under review, another affordable housing project is in the works, and a legend in local news is getting a sidewalk star.

In today's Daily Briefing: Hotel projects come under review, another affordable housing project is in the works, and a legend in local news is getting a sidewalk star.

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12.03.2026 13:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs commits $3 million to affordable senior housing project on church land โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Seven units will carry a veteran housing preference, and approximately 36 units may be set aside for formerly unhoused individuals, contingent on rental voucher awards from the County of Riverside.

Seven units will carry a veteran housing preference, and approximately 36 units may be set aside for formerly unhoused individuals.

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12.03.2026 04:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs City Council hears updates on two long-stalled hotel projects โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Both the Dream Hotel and the Orchid Tree Hotel have faced repeated delays, with revised timelines now pushing key milestones and completion dates further into the future.

Both the Dream Hotel and the Orchid Tree Hotel have faced repeated delays, with revised timelines now pushing key milestones and completion dates further into the future.

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12.03.2026 03:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boys and Girls Club seeks community support amid funding uncertainty, security concerns โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The club is trying to adjust after a delay in receiving $200,000 in federal funding, all while facing security concerns related to immigration enforcement.

The club is trying to adjust after a delay in receiving $200,000 in federal funding, all while facing security concerns related to immigration enforcement.

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11.03.2026 21:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Award-winning local journalist Karen Devine to receive city's next sidewalk star โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The longtime broadcast journalist will be honored March 27 for her contributions to journalism and the community.

The longtime broadcast journalist will be honored March 27 for her contributions to journalism and the community.

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11.03.2026 21:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿช Daily Briefing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 A roundup of stories that matter in Palm Springs

In today's Daily Briefing: An update on a Ramon Road bridge project, why the Boys and Girls Club needs financial assistance, and a former mayor and current councilmember announces he's running again.

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11.03.2026 13:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ron deHarte announces re-election bid for Palm Springs City Council District 3 โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The former mayor is seeking another term representing the central corridor between Vista Chino and Ramon Road.

The former mayor is seeking another term representing the central corridor between Vista Chino and Ramon Road.

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10.03.2026 19:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฎ Daily Briefing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Tackling bicycle infrastructure, overhauling an awards program, and our pet of the week!

In today's Daily Briefing: Tackling bicycle infrastructure, overhauling an awards program, and our pet of the week!

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10.03.2026 13:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike lanes, parking, maps and a key CV Link connection โ‹† The Palm Springs Post City has no comprehensive record of bike rack locations, a key intersection redesign faces a $300K price tag, and a trail link to CV Link awaits a private land sale.

An advisory subcommittee worked through a range of bicycle infrastructure challenges Monday, from outdated digital maps to a missing CV Link connection.

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09.03.2026 22:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜• Daily Briefing: Monday, March 9, 2026 A roundup of stories that matter in Palm Springs

In today's Daily Briefing: How the city's art collection might be changing, why a bridge needed for flood control faces delays, and how Blue Zones marked its one-year anniversary in Palm Springs.

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09.03.2026 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What to watch for this week at Palm Springs City Hall โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Five Palm Springs boards, commissions and the City Council are scheduled to meet this week, with discussions ranging from bicycle infrastructure and climate action to affordable housing and community programs.

Five Palm Springs boards, commissions and the City Council are scheduled to meet this week, with discussions ranging from bicycle infrastructure and climate action to affordable housing and community programs.

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08.03.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ„ The week that was in the Coachella Valley Our curated look at the stories shaping your life and the lives of your neighbors

In this week's roundup: Transparency concerns address in Palm Desert, healthcare challenges throughout the valley, an architectural gem earns protection in Palm Springs, and much more.

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07.03.2026 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City: Bridge project faces minimum 2-year delay amid environmental lawsuit โ‹† The Palm Springs Post An organization has filed suit challenging the city's approval of a flood-control bridge design on South Palm Canyon Drive. The move will threaten federal funding and push back a project nearly two decades in the making.

A lawsuit could threaten federal funding and push back a project nearly two decades in the making.

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07.03.2026 00:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs Arts Commission approves new process for categorizing city artย  โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The new subcollection will be called the Commemorative Collection, and the commission has spent the past several months discussing the best criteria to distinguish a commemorative work from other pieces of public art.

The new subcollection will be called the Commemorative Collection.

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06.03.2026 21:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blue Zones Palm Springs marks one year, sets sights on schools, restaurants and city partnerships โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The organization spent its first year building relationships, identifying partners and establishing a foundation for long-term change in the community.

The organization spent its first year building relationships, identifying partners and establishing a foundation for long-term change in the community.

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06.03.2026 19:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ˜Ž Daily Briefing: Friday, March 6, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Palm Springs mirrors the valley when it comes to health issues, city leaders will be hearing about a pair of long-discussed hotel projects, and it's applications are being accepted for a number of city boards, commissions.

In today's Daily Briefing: Palm Springs mirrors the valley on health issues, city leaders will be hearing about a pair of long-discussed hotel projects, and applications are being accepted for city boards and commissions.

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06.03.2026 14:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Survey: Palm Springs residents face many of the same health challenges seen across the Coachella Valley โ‹† The Palm Springs Post A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

A new study reveals the biggest surge in hunger in a decade and a regional doctor shortage leaving thousands without care.

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05.03.2026 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Council to review updates on Dream Hotel, Orchid Tree Hotel projects โ‹† The Palm Springs Post City leaders will review a revised development agreement for the Dream Hotel and a milestone update for the Orchid Tree Hotel proposal when they meet next week.

City leaders will review a revised development agreement for the Dream Hotel and a milestone update for the Orchid Tree Hotel proposal when they meet next week.

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05.03.2026 19:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒˆ Daily Briefing: Thursday, March 5, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Progress reported in recycling efforts, a cyclist is in critical condition, and members of the city's Sustainability Commission have some words of advice for residents.

In today's Daily Briefing: Progress reported in recycling efforts, a cyclist is in critical condition, and members of the city's Sustainability Commission have some words of advice for residents.

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05.03.2026 14:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs waste audits reveal recycling gains citywide, but one neighborhood tops 50% contamination โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.

Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.

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04.03.2026 21:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿช Daily Briefing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Class 1 designation of historic church wins approval, the next member of the Walk of the Stars is announced, and a special tribute to Catherine O'Hara starts today.

In today's Daily Briefing: Class 1 designation of historic church wins approval, the next member of the Walk of the Stars is announced, and a special tribute to Catherine O'Hara starts today.

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04.03.2026 14:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palm Springs board approves historic designation for Albert Frey-designed church turned theater โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Dezart Performs purchased the modernist First Church of Christ Scientist in December 2024 to use as its new playhouse; the City Council must grant final approval.

Dezart Performs purchased the modernist First Church of Christ Scientist in December 2024 to use as its new playhouse; the City Council must grant final approval.

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04.03.2026 02:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dolores Robinson to receive next star on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The veteran personal manager, recognized as the first Black female personal manager in film and television, will be honored March 13.

The veteran personal manager, recognized as the first Black female personal manager in film and television, will be honored March 13.

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03.03.2026 17:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฎ Daily Briefing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for homes by the airport need more study, a call for artists, and a pooch in need of a forever home.

In today's Daily Briefing: Plans for homes by the airport need more study, a call for artists, and a pooch in need of a forever home.

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03.03.2026 14:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Architectural Review Committee sends back plans for eight-home development, votes for a restudy โ‹† The Palm Springs Post The Architectural Review Committee preferred a monochromatic palette, rejecting a Planning Commission request for more color. โ€œI just donโ€™t want it to be atomic ranch and kitschy,โ€ one member said.

โ€œI just donโ€™t want it to be atomic ranch and kitschy,โ€ one member said.

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03.03.2026 04:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks! We've had issues since switching our email service provider a few weeks back and need to do some development work to alleviate them. It will take some time since we are not developers. FWIW, the full newsletters are published online each day here: thepalmspringspost.beehiiv.com

03.03.2026 01:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

what email service provider do you have? We get blocked routinely by @comcast @me @earthlink

03.03.2026 00:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜• Daily Briefing: Monday, March 2, 2026 In today's Daily Briefing: Good news for the city budget, police investigate a violent incident, and "the switch" is coming to South Palm Springs.

In today's Daily Briefing: Good news for the city budget, police investigate a violent incident, and "the switch" is coming to South Palm Springs.

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02.03.2026 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week: Palm Springs boards to review housing project, historic designation, library budget โ‹† The Palm Springs Post Architectural Review, Historic Preservation and Library boards meet this week, with one other meeting possible on Thursday.

Architectural Review, Historic Preservation and Library boards meet this week, with one other meeting possible on Thursday.

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01.03.2026 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0