News from June 2023
Imperial Irrigation District announces IID Directors visit newly constructed Lloyd Allen Reservoir
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 30, 2023
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors saluted the district’s completion of its newest water conservation and operational reservoir located just east of the city, which will conserve 400 acre-feet of water annually and provide water operational flexibility to growers in the valley’s Northend.
Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts GPSR Weekly Caravan Meeting on July 12
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 30, 2023
Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts GPSR Weekly Caravan Meeting on July 12 at 8:00am
University of California, Riverdale announces Artificial Intelligence to reshape deep science learning
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 30, 2023
Artificial Intelligence, beyond the hype and hysteria in headlines today, plays a growing role in daily life and business – with uses ranging from predictive text to Netflix recommendations to the detection of bank fraud.
County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors approves $8.6 billion budget, expands services by $1 billion
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 30, 2023
This week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, The adopted budget delivers the vision of the Board of Supervisors by improving and increasing services for the fastest growing county in Southern California.
California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Adopts Milestone Investment in Energy Efficiency To Expand Ghg Reduction and Equity Inclusion Efforts
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 30, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in a continued investment in energy efficiency as a foundational element of its energy, environmental, and social justice policies, today approved utility energy efficiency portfolios of $4.3 billion for the years 2024-2027, and a forecasted budget of an additional $4.6 billion for 2028-2031.
Ruiz: 'Every three days, a child employee dies while working in agriculture'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) recently introduced the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE) Act of 2023 to help save the lives of children.
Garcia on Climate Resilience Bond: Big investments needed to 'protect California’s future’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) recently joined with a coalition of representatives from throughout California to rally support for Assembly Bill 1567, also known as the California Climate Resilience Bond.
Imperial Irrigation District announces IID issues energy Conserve Alert due to expected high weekend temperatures
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
The Imperial Irrigation District has issued an energy Conserve Alert for the upcoming weekend as the National Weather Service has forecasted an excessive heat watch for the IID service area.
LA Lakers' preseason game another first for Acrisure Arena and includes slate 'highlighted by two home games'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
In announcing their 2023-24 preseason schedule, the Lakers promised fans action at the newly constructed Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs.
Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts MLS Committee Meeting on July 11
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts MLS Committee Meeting on July 11 at 1:00pm
University of California, Riverdale announces UCR remains staunchly committed to educating a diverse student body
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
UCR remains staunchly committed to educating a diverse student body
County of Riverside announces County Waste Resources Department to offer Master Composter Certificate Training
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has offered Backyard Composting classes and workshops for 30 years to provide residents with the basic knowledge on how to compost organic waste from home, safely and efficiently.
County of Riverside announces Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural to Light Up on Fourth of July
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
The freshly restored mural at the Prado Dam will be bathed in light this Fourth of July for all the evening travelers along the 91 or 71 Freeways.
California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Provides Grant Funding To Advance Broadband in State
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 29, 2023
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'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 28, 2023
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'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 28, 2023
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.
Wells Fargo's Fercho: 'We need to make homeownership more accessible, especially in historically marginalized communities'
By Coachella Valley Times Reports | Jun 28, 2023
A U.S. multinational banking and financial services company has signed on as the anchor funder for a nonprofit organization's program designed to increase Latino homeownership.
Kushel: 'The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 28, 2023
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.
University of California, Riverdale announces California schools weak on civic education, report finds
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 28, 2023
Education in civics supports a strong, informed democracy
County of Riverside announces Plans underway to reopen San Jacinto Animal Shelter
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jun 28, 2023
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.