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Salton Sea Conservancy bill passes California Assembly: ‘These communities cannot afford more delay’

The California Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 583, co-authored by Sen. Steve Padilla and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, which will accelerate efforts to restore the Salton Sea. Padilla believes this bill is much-needed and will have a major impact on helping the Salton Sea community.


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IID Board President: 'Our commitment has always been to the well-being of our customers'

The Board of Directors of the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has unanimously agreed to expand financial assistance to more customers through their Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP). The decision comes as the district aims to provide relief to residents facing financial hardships in paying their electric bills.


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Calvert announces nearly $9M for Riverside County Habitat Conservation

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) announced on Sept. 15 that the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) will receive an $8,971,625 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This grant aims to assist in acquiring habitat land to support the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).


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PSPD detectives seek community assistance identifying suspect involved in bar assault

PSPD Detectives Seek Community Assistance Identifying Suspect Involved in Bar Assault


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Calvert: 'We need funding to reopen the road as soon as possible'

Congressman Ken Calvert met with officials from Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City and CVAG on Sept. 7 to discuss Tropical Storm Hilary damages to Indian Canyon Drive and strategies to reopen.


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Palm Springs Police investigate fatal three-vehicle collision on Gene Autry Trail

The Palm Springs Police Department said on Sept. 4 that they were investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of one driver and two passengers on Gene Autry Trail near the Wash, according to a Facebook post.


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Supervisor Perez: "The flash floods on Friday came and went quickly but caused significant damage in the eastern Coachella Valley, a lot more so than from Hurricane Hilary"

In a September 5 news release, Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez announced the damage from the flash flooding in eastern Coachella Valley has prompted the county to proclaim a local emergency.


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U.S. Rep. Calvert: ‘We simply cannot accept the reality of having people living on our streets’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) recently announced that federal funding has been secured for homeless facility expansion projects in Lake Elsinore and Palm Springs in the pending Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill.


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Riverside County provides updates on roadway clean-up in Coachella Valley

On Aug. 28, Riverside County issued a report on ongoing road condition improvements in Coachella Valley, as cleanup teams work diligently to advance repairs in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary.


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Gang Task Force seizes seven firearms, arrests two Indio residents in search warrant operation

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Indio, the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force seized a total of seven firearms and subsequently apprehended two individuals from Indio. The investigation was completed with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol K-9 Team and California Highway Patrol Aviation.


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Driver allegedly involved in fatal 2022 hit-and-run apprehended by PSPD thanks to community tip

The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has arrested Cody Hamilton, who was allegedly the driver in a fatal hit-and-run accident last month on East Ramon Road and El Placer in Palm Springs, the department said in an Aug. 24 news release on Facebook.


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Riverside County Sheriff's Department apprehends individuals suspected of 'several vehicle burglaries and vandalisms' in the city of Rancho Mirage

On Aug. 24, Sergeant Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that two suspects allegedly involved in several vehicle burglaries and vandalisms in the City of Rancho Mirage have been arrested by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team. The Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team (SET) received assistance from the Indian Wells SET, Palm Desert SET, and BSU.


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Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez: "Hurricane Hilary has caused upwards of $100 million in damage throughout Riverside County, with the most impact on the Coachella Valley."

On August 24, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reported damages from Tropical Storm Hilary have amounted to over $126 million throughout the county, with the most impact on Coachella Valley.


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Sergeant Jeff Cryder: 'During the investigation, deputies identified the second suspect involved in the robbery as Lucero Cagno, a 33-year-old resident of Indio'

A second suspect involved in the robbery of a woman in Thousand Palms in July was arrested by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team on Wednesday, Sergeant Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.


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Newsom: 'We're bolstering our support for victims and anti-hate programs and tackling ignorance and intolerance through education'

Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched the first statewide, multilingual "CA vs. Hate" campaign, citing a rise in hate crimes across the country and the recent murder of San Bernardino shop owner and LGBTQ ally Laura Ann Carleton, according to a press release.


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Riverside supervisor: 'This is a terrific use of air quality improvement funds that will help our community members who live in mobile home parks'

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) approved $4.57 million in funding to pave roads in Polanco parks, mobile home parks and public roads in the eastern Coachella Valley.


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Mayor Rita Lamb: "As we move into the recovery phase of this storm, I can assure you our city staff will do everything they can to help those in need."

On August 21, Cathedral City Mayor Rita Lamb announced response efforts were underway following flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary, as of August 23, the city had made significant efforts clearing roadways of mud and providing aid to impacted residents.


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Palm Springs Air Museum: 'We are thrilled to announce that the Palm Springs Air Museum is soaring to greater heights'

The 2.5 acre expansion of the Palm Springs Air Museum has received unanimous approval from the Palm Springs City Council.


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City of La Quinta to unveil ‘Gold Star Family Monument’

The City of La Quinta is unveiling the "Gold Star Family Monument" on Saturday, August 26, in memory of Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez and Army Staff Sgt. James Perez.


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Chief Paul Alvarado: "We want to avoid swift water rescues, which put the lives of both drivers and public safety at risk."

The City of Palm Springs issued a community advisory on August 17 in preparation for potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary, expected to hit Coachella Valley Friday.