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CVWD Approves Major Water Deal to 2085, With Higher Costs and a Drought Trade-Off

  The Coachella Valley Water District has approved a water agreement reaching...

Palm Springs Approves a Smaller Warehouse as Millions in Potential Tax and Permit Revenue Disappear

  Palm Springs approved a sharply downsized logistics project on Oct. 27, replacing...

COVA’s $900 Million Resort Vision Could Give Coachella a Destination of Its Own

  The proposed 87-acre development would combine lagoon-front residences, resort...

The Coachella Valley Has Land to Build On, But Power and the Cost of Construction Present Hurdles

  The Coachella Valley has abundant land for development. What it increasingly...

Indio Flips the Switch on the First of Four Substations Built to Carry Its Growth

  A new transformer at the Avenue 42 Substation adds power for about 2,500 homes....

A New Address Puts Riverside County’s Economic Development Work in Plain View

  A move from Indio to Old Town La Quinta, a leadership transition and a new...

Rancho Mirage Looks to Turn Highway 111 Into More Than a Road Through Town

  A proposed overhaul would guide new housing, commercial investment and cultural...

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Featured Articles

CVWD Approves Major Water Deal to 2085, With Higher Costs and a Drought Trade-Off

  The Coachella Valley Water District has approved a water agreement reaching nearly six...

Palm Springs Approves a Smaller Warehouse as Millions in Potential Tax and Permit Revenue Disappear

  Palm Springs approved a sharply downsized logistics project on Oct. 27, replacing an...

COVA’s $900 Million Resort Vision Could Give Coachella a Destination of Its Own

  The proposed 87-acre development would combine lagoon-front residences, resort...

The Coachella Valley Has Land to Build On, But Power and the Cost of Construction Present Hurdles

  The Coachella Valley has abundant land for development. What it increasingly lacks is the...

Indio Flips the Switch on the First of Four Substations Built to Carry Its Growth

  A new transformer at the Avenue 42 Substation adds power for about 2,500 homes. Three more...

A New Address Puts Riverside County’s Economic Development Work in Plain View

  A move from Indio to Old Town La Quinta, a leadership transition and a new regional...

Rancho Mirage Looks to Turn Highway 111 Into More Than a Road Through Town

  A proposed overhaul would guide new housing, commercial investment and cultural...

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