Staff & Wire Reports
The Palm Springs City Council has appointed experienced municipal executive James “Jim” Vanderpool to serve as Interim City Manager following the retirement of City Manager Scott Stiles, effective November 1, 2026. Vanderpool will begin work on Thursday,...
Veteran commercial banker Eileen Eske has joined HCN Bank as Senior Vice President, bringing more than four decades of banking experience and an extensive network of business and community relationships developed during 24 years in the Coachella Valley. Eske...
Ranch House Bar & Grill will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 23, at 4 p.m., introducing a new restaurant concept at the former Jackalope Ranch property located at 80-400 Highway 111 in Indio. The opening marks a new chapter for the landmark...
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) invites residents, business owners and community members to a series of City Council Candidates Forums ahead of the November 2026 election. Covering five Coachella Valley cities, these free, public forums...
Established resources will bring 86 megawatts of around-the-clock geothermal energy to IID’s system. The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has executed agreements with BHE Renewables, through its CalEnergy subsidiary, to secure additional energy resources that...