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Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosts Gimme Shelter Tour on April 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 13, 2023
Join us for our Gimme Shelter tour! This 60-minute tour will provide you with a brief history of the shelter, where we are today, and where we plan to go in the future.
City of Rancho Mirage hosts Speaker Series Commission Meeting on April 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 12, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage hosts Speaker Series Commission Meeting on April 18 at 1:00 pm
CVWD rescinds emergency conservation actions
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 12, 2023
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors voted today to return to Level 1 of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), rescinding the Level 2 emergency conservation actions required by the state in May 2022.
California Public Utility Commission hosts Post Season Public Briefing on Utility 2022 Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) on April 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 12, 2023
California Public Utility Commission hosts Post Season Public Briefing on Utility 2022 Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) on April 18 at 09:00 AM
Riverside County Sheriff's Department DUI checkpoints 'significantly improve traffic safety'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 12, 2023
To crack down on drunk driving and the roadway danger it creates, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently held a sobriety checkpoint in Palm Desert and arrested a Banning man.
Calvert supported Biden-signed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency
By Coachella Valley Times Reports | Apr 12, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) supported a resolution, signed into law this week by President Joe Biden (D), which "terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Ruiz visits Oasis Mobile Home Park, discusses infrastructure concerns: 'I am working to make sure our communities get our fair share of federal funding'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu completed an infrastructure tour of California’s 25th District April 4 including the Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal.
California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on Foresthill and Kerman Telephone Rate Requests on April 17
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 11, 2023
California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on Foresthill and Kerman Telephone Rate Requests on April 17 at 05:00 PM
Palm Springs Police Department: No one hurt in gunfire; 'PSPD seeking information on shooting'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 11, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking information from the public in the investigation of a recent shooting that stemmed from an argument, according to a news release from the department.
Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments reopening called 'great moment'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 11, 2023
In an effort to confront senior citizen homelessness, Cathedral City and its partners recently marked the reopening of Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments, according to a news release from the the city.
CPUC Reduces Incentives for Natural Gas To Better Align With State’s Climate Goals
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 10, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today reduced incentives for natural gas energy efficiency measures in residential and commercial new construction to align more closely with the state’s greenhouse gas reduction, climate change mitigation, and decarbonization goals.
Energy & Environmental Resources Committee 4/13/23
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 9, 2023
Energy & Environmental Resources Committee 4/13/23 at 12:00 pm
BLAZE Pizza fundraising night on April 13
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 8, 2023
BLAZE Pizza fundraising night on April 13
CVWD Vice President Estrada Elected as LAFCO Commissioner
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 8, 2023
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Vice President Cástulo Estrada was elected to the Board of Commissioners for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the eastern district of Riverside County.
CPUC Directs SoCalGas To Make Payments to Customers Through Settlement Over Improper Collection of Service Deposits
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 8, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a $2.7 million settlement agreement with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for its improper collection of deposits from the utility’s residential and small business customers.
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission 4/13/23
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 8, 2023
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission 4/13/23 at 10:30 am
Public Vaccine Clinic on April 13
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 6, 2023
Public Vaccine Clinic on April 13 at 09:30
CPUC Charts Course for Microgrid Incentive Program To Increase Community Resilience
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 6, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to build community resilience against power outages and in the face of climate change, today approved rules for the new Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).
CPUC To Hold Post Season Public Briefing on Utility 2022 Public Safety Power Shutoffs
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 5, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host public briefings for the electric investor-owned utilities to present to the CPUC and the public on their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program and events in 2022.
CPUC To Hold Virtual Workshop on Expanding Broadband Access
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 4, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a virtual workshop to consult with regional consortia, local governments, broadband providers, consumers, and other stakeholders on cost-effective strategies for expanding broadband access in unserved areas of the state.