by Staff & Wire Reports | Jan 23, 2025 | Public Sector News, Utilities, Water
The Coachella Valley Water District has secured a $39 million federal grant to expand the Thermal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The funds will support Phase 1 of a multi-year project allowing the plant to provide a blend of recycled and canal water for crop irrigation...
by Staff & Wire Reports | Dec 6, 2024 | City Government, Finance, Public Sector News
For the second year in a row, the City of Palm Desert has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This honor recognizes the city’s dedication to meeting the highest standards in...
by Staff & Wire Reports | Dec 5, 2024 | Economic Development, GPS People
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) has announced the appointment of Laura James as Chief Executive Officer. James has been with CVEP since 2014 and quickly rose through the ranks as she actively undertook professional development and educational...
by Staff & Wire Reports | Dec 3, 2024 | GPS People, Hospitality & Tourism, Tourism
More than 800 hospitality professionals, students, and their families from across the Coachella Valley gathered to celebrate the spirit of Greater Palm Springs tourism at the annual Champions of Hospitality Gala, held yesterday evening at the JW Marriott Desert...
by Staff & Wire Reports | Dec 2, 2024 | Business and Development Briefs, Hospitality & Tourism
Downtown Indio’s culinary landscape is about to reach new heights as renowned chef Gabriel Woo, the talent behind Palm Springs’ iconic Bar Cecil, unveils his latest venture, Donna Forte. This eagerly anticipated full-service restaurant will spotlight artisanal pizza,...
