by By Bob Marra | Jan 24, 2025 | Environment, Featured, Lithium Valley, Tourism
A recent judge’s ruling has cleared the way for a massive lithium project near the Salton Sea in California, despite environmental concerns raised by conservationists. The project, proposed by Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR), aims to extract lithium from...
by By Bob Marra | Jan 24, 2025 | Business and Development Briefs, Logistics
After a contentious debate, the Palm Springs City Council voted 4-0 on January 23 to reject an appeal opposing the construction of a massive 739,360-square-foot warehouse at the northwest corner of North Indian Canyon Drive and 19th Avenue. Councilmember Grace Garner...
by By Bob Marra | Jan 24, 2025 | Airports, Hospitality & Tourism, Public Sector News
On January 23, 2025, Palm Springs City Council took a significant step forward in shaping the future of Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) by unanimously approving the Airport Master Plan conceptual development plan. This approval includes the selection of the...
by By Bob Marra | Jan 24, 2025 | Energy, Featured, Utilities
On January 21, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a multi-phase electricity rate increase, the first since 2015. The decision addresses the growing costs of maintaining and modernizing the district’s infrastructure...
by By Bob Marra | Jan 23, 2025 | Environment, Featured, Land Conservation, Tourism
On January 7, President Joe Biden officially designated the Chuckwalla National Monument in eastern Riverside County. Spanning over 624,000 acres of protected public land, this monumental achievement safeguards a region where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts converge,...
