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California Public Utility Commission hosts Federal Funding Account Application Process on July 6

California Public Utility Commission hosts Federal Funding Account Application Process on July 6 at 10:00 AM



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City of Desert Hot Spring hosts Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting on July 13

City of Desert Hot Spring hosts Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting on July 13 at 6:00pm


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City of Desert Hot Spring hosts Planning Commission Regular Meeting on July 11

City of Desert Hot Spring hosts Planning Commission Regular Meeting on July 11 at 6:00pm


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California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Accepting Applications for Broadband Federal Funding Account Grants To Support Closing the Digital Divide

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today began accepting applications for its Federal Funding Account, a $2 billion grant program focused on building last-mile broadband internet infrastructure for communities without access to internet service at sufficient and reliable speeds.


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Imperial Irrigation District announces IID Directors visit newly constructed Lloyd Allen Reservoir

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.


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County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors approves $8.6 billion budget, expands services by $1 billion

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.


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California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Adopts Milestone Investment in Energy Efficiency To Expand Ghg Reduction and Equity Inclusion Efforts

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.


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Ruiz: 'Every three days, a child employee dies while working in agriculture'

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.


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Garcia on Climate Resilience Bond: Big investments needed to 'protect California’s future’

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.


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Imperial Irrigation District announces IID issues energy Conserve Alert due to expected high weekend temperatures

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.


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County of Riverside announces County Waste Resources Department to offer Master Composter Certificate Training

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.


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County of Riverside announces Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural to Light Up on Fourth of July

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


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California Public Utility Commission hosts Webinar: Funding Opportunities for Broadband Projects – Closing California’s Digital Divide on June 28

California Public Utility Commission hosts Webinar: Funding Opportunities for Broadband Projects – Closing California’s Digital Divide on June 28 at 10:00 AM