by By Bob Marra | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured, Retail
Amid mounting financial challenges, the outdoor retail giant REI is opening a new store at The River at Rancho Mirage, which marks a significant expansion for the brand in Southern California. The official opening has been announced for October 4, while a soft opening...
by By Bob Marra | Sep 3, 2024 | GPS People, Nonprofits and Charity
Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) is making big changes as it has expanded its Board of Directors and ushered in new officers. The board restructuring marks the first of several changes as the organization evolves in its 35th year of serving the...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 26, 2024 | Energy, Featured, Utilities
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive evaluation to consider transitioning all residential customers to what is referred to as an average billing system. This proposal, approved during the Board’s August 20...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 16, 2024 | Business and Development Briefs, City Government, Economic Development, Housing
In a decision that marks the culmination of nearly four decades of planning and debate, the La Quinta City Council has given the green light to the ambitious Travertine development project. The approval came in a 4-0 vote on August 8, 2024 (Mayor Linda Evans was...
by By Bob Marra | Aug 16, 2024 | Featured, Utilities, Water
In a decisive move to address the ongoing water crisis in the western United States, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a landmark conservation agreement on August 12, 2024. This agreement, forged in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau...
