by By Bob Marra | Sep 1, 2021 | Economic Development, Environment, Featured
The public is invited to participate in a Lithium Valley Commission Community Forum which will be held online and in person on November 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. It’s an opportunity to connect with members of the state’s Lithium Valley Commission, Assemblymember...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 23, 2021 | Airports, Featured, Hospitality & Tourism
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) continues its pandemic rebound by setting another passenger record and celebrates the completion of its ticket lobby renovation and new state-of-the-art baggage system. On the heels of even more route announcements, PSP broke...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 7, 2021 | Banking, Business and Development Briefs
FirstBank reported double digit growth in the second quarter of 2021. Across FirstBank’s California branches, deposits grew 28.4 percent from $481.8 million to $618.6 million from the same period last year. California loans increased 10.3 percent from $283.8 million...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 4, 2021 | Business and Development Briefs, Cannabis, Commercial Real Estate, Land
Chemistree Technology Inc. (US OTCQB: CHMJF) announced that through its indirect, wholly owned California subsidiary, the company has completed the sale of its 9.55-acre land package located in Desert Hot Springs. Gross consideration for sale was $1,957,000. The...
by By Bob Marra | Jul 20, 2021 | Broadband, Featured, Technology
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on July 20 to advance the state’s commitment to bridging the digital divide by increasing equitable, affordable access to high-speed internet service across California. Through a $6 billion multi-year investment, more...