SBEMP Attorneys has announced the promotion of Phaedra A. Norton, Esq. to the position of partner in the firm. Serving in the firm’s Public Agency and Municipal Law Department, Ms. Norton serves as the assistant city attorney for the cities of Banning and...
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CV Giving Day Launches Monthlong Push to Support Local Nonprofits
Early giving is now open for the 2026 CV Giving Day, launching a month-long opportunity for residents to support nonprofit organizations across the Coachella Valley ahead of the annual 24-hour giving event on March 3, 2026. Presented by California Bank &...
Cathedral City to Consider Approval of City Manager Contract for Andrew Firestine
The City Council of Cathedral City will consider for approval a contract appointing Andrew “Andy” Firestine as the city’s next City Manager at the Feb. 11, 2026, Regular Meeting. Firestine, who currently serves as the city’s Director of Community and Economic...
Assemblyman Gonzalez Named Legislator of the Year by CDSA Inland Empire Caucus
Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio, was recently honored as Legislator of the Year by the California Disability Services Association (CDSA) Inland Empire Caucus, a recognition of his personal and political commitment to the state’s disability community....
The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Announces Changes to Leadership Team
The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation announced leadership changes that reinforce continuity, long-term stewardship, and its commitment to philanthropy across the Greater Palm Springs/Coachella Valley region and beyond. The nonprofit has announced that...




