A more than $4 million grant from the California Natural Resources Agency will cover the costs of a needed stormwater drainage system in downtown Indio, as well as the installation of rain gardens and the planting of nearly 200 trees, city officials announced Monday.
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Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic, is still affecting many people in not only the Coachella Valley, but around the world. This results in a big impact on the local economy and livelihoods of many residents in the valley. Lift to Rise, an organization that assists with housing needs, and United Way of the Desert say help […]
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The Palm Springs cooling center located at the Palm Springs Methodist Church is extending its operations through the month of October, officials announced Tuesday. Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Palm Springs United Methodist Church and Martha’s Village CEO, Linda Barrack were able to agree no the extension and secure an additional month’s worth of […]
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Nearly $19 million in American Rescue Plan Funds have been distributed to theater venues and small businesses in the Coachella Valley area, it was announced Thursday. Theaters and event sites in the 36th District of California were among 28 venues that received a portion of the nearly $19 million, Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Coachella, said. Notable […]
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Imperial Irrigation District customers enrolled in COVID-19 pandemic payment plans have collectively repaid $7 million in unpaid bills, the utility announced Thursday. The customers, with outstanding electricity bills, have repaid $7 million of the $11.3 million owed. In February, IID launched the payment plan program and enrolled approximately 9,000 customers with outstanding balances of $50 […]
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The city of Indio launched a web portal Thursday with highlights of its 2021-22 fiscal year budget. The “Budget-In-Brief” portal was created in the interest of making the information easier to find and digest, and an alternative to downloading a massive file, according to the city. “Most people just don’t have the time to dig […]
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The Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorized continuation of the Riverside County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with $61.63 million in additional funds now available to aid residents impacted by coronavirus public health lockdowns that left them struggling to pay their bills. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board directed the county Department of Housing, Homelessness […]
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California’s limited power supply will cause electricity bills of Imperial Irrigation District power customers to greatly increase starting this month, it was announced Wednesday. The district said IID customers can expect a roughly 16% increase to rates on their monthly bills staring in August. The increase is due to higher costs for purchased power, fuel, […]
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