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Laura Whitaker
Community reporter · Schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, people
Community reporter covering schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and the people of Palm Springs.
Stories by Laura
Rebuild Palm Springs money will buy a police mobile command vehicle
About $33,934 left from the $159,876 raised after the May 2025 downtown bombing will go to the Palm Springs Police Foundation for a mobile command unit, closing out the fundraiser.
Sept. 30
Forever Marilyn settles into Downtown Park after years of controversy
The 26-foot sculpture moved about 75 feet into its permanent home in February 2025 under a 25-year placement agreement. The fight over it defined an era.
Sept. 10