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1. Palm Springs Ramona Road Project Raises CV Link Concerns (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Springs is planning to widen the Ramona Road bridge, a project that could boost safety and traffic flow but may close the CV Link underneath for more than two years. Local commentators are urging officials to design safer detours so cyclists, pedestrians and nearby businesses aren't left bearing the brunt of the long disruption.
2. Palm Springs council reflects on lasting impact of retiring police chief ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs leaders used Police Chief Andy Mills' final council meeting to praise how he reshaped the relationship between the department and residents over his five-year tenure. Councilmembers and the mayor highlighted his collaborative style and the strong team he leaves behind as he retires from a 49-year law enforcement career.
3. New PSUSD parent coordinator aims to empower families (nbcpalmsprings.com subscription) — Palm Springs Unified School District has hired veteran educator David Ramos as its new district parent coordinator, aiming to give families a stronger voice in school decisions. Through the Family Engagement Center and site-based specialists, PSUSD is expanding free classes, workshops and support so parents feel welcomed, empowered and better able to navigate the system for their children.
4. Palm Springs joins other valley cities in temporary ban on data centers ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com) — Palm Springs has enacted a 45-day emergency moratorium on new data centers while it rewrites zoning rules, citing major concerns about water, electricity use and limited developable land. City planners and residents worry large facilities could strain utilities and bring few jobs, even as nearby Coachella Valley cities adopt similar bans or extensions.
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