IID narrowly votes to unlock $250 million in federal money for troubled Salton Sea
The money, distributed over four years, comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is in addition to the nearly $583 million already promised from the state.
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Election results close to final; most valley races have clear winners
One contest that will definitely come down to the final tally is the race for the California State Assembly in the 47th District, which is comprised of a portion of the Coachella Valley.
Your guide to holiday tree lightings, parades, more in Coachella Valley cities
This time of year sees us celebrate with tree lightings, latkes, and many more traditions. We’ve listed a few of the official events kicking off soon.
Latest vote count shows La Quinta voters rejecting vacation rental limits, Palm Springs District 1 race flipped
With tens of thousands of votes remaining to be counted in Riverside County, races are starting to both solidify and change.
Despite obstacles, thousands of affordable housing units are on the way in the valley. They still won’t be enough.
Dozens of projects are either under construction or in the works throughout the Coachella Valley, with city councils, planning commissions, and key stakeholders pitching in to push nearly 4,500 units of affordable housing forward.
October housing report: Coachella Valley home prices, inventory inched higher
The median price of a detached home in the Coachella Valley last month was $675,000, which is $5,000 higher than September and 12.5% higher than this time last year.
Valley voters appear split on incumbents as remaining vote count trickles in
With tens of thousands of votes remaining to be counted in Riverside County, La Quinta voters seem set on phasing out short-term vacation rentals, and a former Palm Springs mayor may be headed to Sacramento.
The procrastinator’s guide to Election Day in the Coachella Valley
No matter which of the nine cities you live in, we’ve broken down everything you need to know as one of the more consequential elections of recent years plays out.
There’s an eclipse on Election Day. We talked to an astronomer and an astrologer to find out what that means (and may mean).
A “Beaver Blood Moon” on such an important day may seem a little ominous. We explored the issue with two people who study the stars from different angles.
Caltrans launching major Interstate 10 project just east of Coachella
A website dedicated to the project states the work will begin in “late 2022” and that the project will take three-and-a-half years to complete.
