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Bed Bath & Beyond to close Palm Desert store

Bed Bath & Beyond has included its Palm Desert location among its latest round of 87 store closures across 30 states as the company inches closer to bankruptcy, USA Today reports.


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Palm Springs mayor: 'The future of PSP is bright'

With record-breaking traffic in 2022, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) welcomed approximately 3 million travelers, earning its designation as "the best little airport around" from Mayor Christy Gilbert Holstege in a Jan. 19 tweet.


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SoCalGas to contribute $1 million to Gas Assistance Fund

The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced Jan. 6 a contribution of $1 million to the Gas Assistance Fund, a program that helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bills.


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Historic Partnership on Water, Jobs and Economic Development for Desert Tribal, Farmworker Communities

A federally-recognized Native American tribe and an organization founded by Farmworker Leader Cesar Chavez today announced a historic agreement to form a joint venture with a private land owner that will generate water, jobs and economic development in tribal and farmworker communities in California.


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Imperial Irrigation District leads clothing drive: 'It’s heartwarming to see the hard work and generosity of our employees'

The Imperial Irrigation District recently led a clothing drive for residents of the Coachella Valley and teamed up with two other agencies in the Valley to supply winter care packages to those in need.


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Southern California's Edison International reflects 'continued confidence' with annual dividend increase of 5.4%

Edison International is well on its way to making good its pledge to bring its earnings per share up to 7%.


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Tramway Has Fresh Snow

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is ringing in the new year with fresh snow! The Mountain Station received about 4 inches of snow late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.


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Traffic Alert – Avenue 40

From December 29, 2022 through August 31, 2023 a short section of Avenue 40 between Andrews Court and intersection of Avenue 40 and Jefferson Street in North Indio will be closed as a Coachella Valley Water District’s contractor continues work on a project to bring flood relief to the area.


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PSP's Barrett on record airport crowds: 'We're planning for a very busy holiday season this year'

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) published a press release recently advising travelers to prepare for increased traffic and passenger counts.


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Wed, DEC 28th, Desert Beer Co. Paint Night

It will be a fun evening including all paint supplies, with instruction by Noelle Wasco and one beer, Chavela, or flight of beers of your choosing!


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PSP's Barrett on new concessions expansion at airport: The 'program will deliver an immersive Palm Springs and Coachella Valley experience'

Palm Springs International Airport plans to double its restaurants and attract more local representation through a new concessions program to kick off next year.


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'We're excited to welcome additional service to Austin': Palm Springs executive director of aviation

Getting home to family for the holidays just got that much easier with American Airlines' plans to provide nonstop flights from the Palm Springs International Airport to Austin, Texas.



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Palm Springs airport expects Thanksgiving weekend to be 'busier than many locals have ever seen', urges travelers to arrive early

To get to Thanksgiving dinner with family without a hitch, the Palm Springs International Airport is encouraging hours-early arrivals in light of a record number of travelers.


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Tommy Bahama Launches Resort Concept with Re-Imagined Miramonte Resort & Spa

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA to Debut in Late 2023.


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New Director of Finance joins CVWD

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has welcomed a new Director of Finance.


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Cypress Private Wealth (CPW) Welcomes Senior Financial Advisor John C. Polovick

Cypress Private Wealth (CPW) proudly announces the addition of their newest Senior Financial Advisor, John C. Polovick.


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CVWD honored for management excellence

Coachella Valley Water District is one of four public drinking water systems to win a top utility management award from the nation’s only policy-making organization for the largest metropolitan water utilities.


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Estrada makes Palm Springs Life’s 40 under 40 list

Every four years Palm Springs Life asks the community to nominate the Coachella Valley’s high-achieving leaders and professionals under age 40 and CVWD’s Board Vice President Cástulo R. Estrada made this year’s list.


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Gorjana Set to Open New Retail Location at the Gardens on El Paseo

This will be the nineteenth brick and mortar retail expansion in California for the jewelry brand.