The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently appointed Dr. Bruce Underwood as one of its commissioners on behalf of the Eastern Region of Riverside County. After the initial Special District Selection Committee election resulted in a tie, a...
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Desert Healthcare District to Present Summit and Award $1 Million to Address Coachella Valley’s Environmental Health Issues
For almost a year since Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Coachella Valley last August, desert residents have experienced a noticeable change in our environment. The storm left wet sand and mud in homes, roadways, and other locations that rarely see the effects...
Drift Palm Springs Becomes Certified Autism Center™ and Joins Community Accessibility Initiative
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards announced that Drift Palm Springs has received the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This recognition signifies the hotel’s commitment to providing an inclusive space for autistic...
Coachella Valley Water Management Plan Updates Receive State Approval
Coachella Valley’s updated water management plans for the Indio and Mission Creek subbasins continue to meet Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requirements. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the updates to the two...
Riverside County Supervisors Unanimously Approve Rancho Ordinance
Riverside County supervisors unanimously approved a new county ordinance on June 25 to define the land use and create regulations for Ranchos in the Coachella Valley. Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, the community, and county staff worked on this effort for the past three...




