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Historic New Power Agency Sets Stage for East Valley Energy Future
In a landmark move aimed at empowering local communities, the Coachella Valley Power Agency (CVPA) convened its inaugural meeting on June 12, formally electing leadership, approving an operational budget, and setting foundational governance policies. The new joint...
Agua Caliente Tribe, Water Districts Reach Water Rights Settlement
In a landmark decision marking a significant turning point in the management of regional groundwater resources, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has reached a comprehensive water rights settlement agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and...
Palm Springs Council Strengthens Oversight of Co-Owned Homes Amid Ongoing Controversy
In a unanimous vote at its June 11 meeting, the Palm Springs City Council approved significant amendments to the city’s co-owned managed housing ordinance. The rules were first adopted in July 2024 to regulate the burgeoning market for fractional‐ownership vacation...
Phaedra Norton Joins SBEMP Attorneys, Expanding the Firm’s Public Agency and Municipal Law Capabilities
SBEMP Attorneys has announced that Phaedra Norton, Esq., has joined the firm as an Of Counsel attorney in its Public Agency and Municipal Law Department. With more than 27 years of experience dedicated exclusively to municipal law, Norton brings significant depth and...




