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California Public Utilities Commission initiates rulemaking 'to address clean, safe, reliable and affordable access to water'
By Tamara Browning | Apr 12, 2022
A commission that has a mission to ensure that Californians have safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure “at reasonable rates” has approved an order that will initiate a review of the Public Water System Investment and Consolidation Act of 1997.
Councilmember Nuñez: 'We're really moving really fast,' opposing Desert Hot Springs City Council's four district map
By Donna Rolando | Apr 11, 2022
The Desert Hot Springs City Council has approved Draft Map #1.1, which would divide the region into four election districts to vote on council seats.
COD to Present at the City of Palm Springs City Council Meeting
By Press Release | Apr 11, 2022
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, during the City of Palm Springs’ regularly-scheduled city council meeting, College of the Desert Board Chair Rubén AríAztlán Pérez and Mac McGinnis, Vice President of Maas Companies, will jointly provide an update on the Palm Springs Development Project, the “Palm Springs Campus.”
Palm Springs council candidate Bernstein backs inclusionary housing ordinance to create 'affordable and moderate-income housing for all'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 8, 2022
Palm Springs City Council candidate Jeffrey Bernstein recently pledged his support for the construction of more affordable housing at a campaign kick-off event.
Safety Tips for High Wind Conditions
By Energized by Edison | Apr 7, 2022
With strong wind gusts forecast for Southern California communities, follow these tips to keep you and your family safe.
Victim in ongoing homicide investigation in Moreno Valley has been identified
By Donna Rolando | Apr 4, 2022
In regards to an ongoing homicide investigation in Moreno Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the 29-year-old victim as Sidrian Alen Cruz, a resident of Moreno Valley.
Garcia: 'Excited to see that construction will soon begin at Mecca Regional Sports Park'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 3, 2022
With a boost from $5 million in state funds, the much-anticipated Mecca Regional Sports Park is soon to break ground, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) said on Facebook.
Loucks on Riverside County Sheriff's Department checkpoint: 'Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 2, 2022
Riverside County Sheriff's Department conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, March 25.
PSPD still searching for alleged kidnapping victim, encourages potential witnesses to call in tips
By Donna Rolando | Mar 31, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating a report of an alleged robbery and kidnapping of a man in a blue sedan and has already arrested three suspects.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: 'Driver's primary focus should be on the road'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 30, 2022
Sgt. Kasim Bikul of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Perris Station is reminding drivers that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Riverside County health officials looking into Legionnaires' outbreak: 'This is a continuing investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 26, 2022
Riverside County health officials are investigating 20 cases of Legionnaires' disease, two of which proved fatal, the Riverside University Health System-Public Health reported recently.
Two people shot in downtown Palm Springs, two men arrested
By Donna Rolando | Mar 24, 2022
Gunfire injured two people in downtown Palm Springs early Sunday morning, resulting in two arrests, the Palm Springs Police Department said.
Riverside County Waste Resources Department to provide free Zero Waste Class on Saturday
By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2022
Join the Department of Waste Resources for a new online class – Making Your Home Zero Waste.
Palm Springs Police Department: Personnel Change Announcement
By Press release submission | Mar 14, 2022
Personnel Change Announcement
New Mask Guidelines Take Effect March 12
By Mike Swize, Ed.D. | Mar 9, 2022
Over the last school year, PSUSD has followed California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Riverside County Public Health (RCPH) guidance and mandates to allow for full in-person instruction in the safest way possible.
City promising time to hear community concerns as it moves forward with next homeless center meeting
By Mark Talkington | Mar 8, 2022
Acknowledging the first meeting with neighbors in the northern part of the city didn’t go as well as they expected, city leaders on Tuesday promised a scheduled second meeting about a planned homeless services center would include an opportunity for open discussion.
Prescribed burns in Mountain Center after reported fires
By Emily Bevard | Mar 1, 2022
Federal firefighters are conducting prescribed burns in the San Bernardino National Forest close to Mountain Center as several motorists reported fires to the Forest Service.
Tobacco retail permitting ordinance passes in the city of Indio
By Press Release | Mar 1, 2022
On February 16, 2022, The City of Indio, CA adopted Local Ordinance 838.
March 3 meeting planned on Homeless Navigation Center
By Press Release | Feb 28, 2022
The city of Palm Springs has issued the following press release:The City of Palm Springs invites residents to participate in an upcoming community meeting regarding a new Homeless Navigation Center to be located at 3589 McCarthy Road in the northern part of the city.The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
Masks, proof of vaccinations no longer required as of Feb. 28
By Press Release | Feb 28, 2022
Beginning Monday, Feb. 28, the City of Palm Springs will no longer require masks indoors or proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in bars and restaurants, aligning its pandemic safety requirements with the state’s policies and guidance.