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California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Provides Grant Funding To Advance Broadband in State

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in an ongoing commitment to help the state bridge the digital divide, today approved grants to help advance broadband development and literacy in the state.


Garcia on nonprofit award recipient: 'Best S.T.E.P. Forward fills a vital need in our community'

Jacqueline Riddell credited the resiliency of the people of Imperial County for her organization, Best S.T.E.P. Forward, which received a Nonprofit of the Year award.


Calvert: 'The FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations bill includes a number of California water priorities that will help our state'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) applauds the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations bill for addressing California's water priorities, including flood protection.


Kushel: 'The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing'

The UC San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) has identified the high cost of housing as a key reason for homelessness in a comprehensive evaluation of the problem in California.



County of Riverside announces Plans underway to reopen San Jacinto Animal Shelter

Riverside County Board of Supervisors recently voted to provide funding that would make it possible to reopen the San Jacinto shelter to the public and efforts are underway to reopen the shelter after it was shuttered in 2020 due to budgetary concerns.


Palm Spring Unified School District announces Swize Named Superintendent of Perris Elementary District

Following his appointment as the new Superintendent of Perris Elementary School District, PSUSD Supt. of Schools Dr. Mike Swize announced his resignation today effective on a date to be determined.


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts New Member Orientation on July 11

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts New Member Orientation on July 11 at 10:00am


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Education Committee Meeting on July 10

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Education Committee Meeting on July 10 at 4:00pm


Calvert introduces legislation: ‘The MEZr Act will better protect the lives of our most precious national security resource’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) has introduced a bill called the Military Equipment Quality and Safety Reform (MEZr) Act, which aims to enhance the safety of U.S. service members by establishing a new system to reduce military accidents and mishaps.


Coachella Valley Firebirds' head coach: 'This loss in Game 7 will not leave me for a long time'

The Firebirds' inaugural season was marked by achievement and the sting of defeat as they lost Game 7 of the Calder Cup championship against the Hershey Bears.


Walter Clark: 'If you see somebody who doesn't look like they should be driving, we'll pay for the ride'

Walter Clark Legal Group's "Safe Ride Home Program" will be back in action for major holidays this year.


Teen charged with attempted murder after gang-related Palm Desert mall shooting with 'over 40 rounds fired'

A 19-year-old Desert Hot Springs, California, man has been arrested in connection with a gang-related mall shooting in February in Palm Desert.


Cronk: 'Protecting capital during more challenging times is often as important, or more important, than growing capital'

The Wells Fargo Investment Institute published its 2023 Midyear Outlook: Navigating End-of-Cycle Turbulence.


Dave & Buster's plans to hire 175 people for new Rancho Mirage site, expected to create 'a different demographic'

In preparation for a grand opening in Rancho Mirage, Dave & Buster's has put the call out for new staff members.




Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on June 29

Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on June 29 at 9:30am


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts GPSR Weekly Caravan Meeting on June 28

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts GPSR Weekly Caravan Meeting on June 28 at 8:00am


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Special Events Committee Meeting on June 27

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Special Events Committee Meeting on June 27 at 2:00pm