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Month: October 2024

Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery

Associated Press Form Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding. The money will allow Form to speed up manufacturing at its first factory in Weirton, West Virginia and continue research and development. Manufacturing long-duration energy storage

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US hospitals strained by IV fluid supply limits after Helene hit production site

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals across the United States are rationing critical intravenous fluids and postponing some surgeries as the national supply chain continues to reel from severe disruptions triggered by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. Now more threats – including respiratory virus season and another hurricane – are looming. Baxter International’s North

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David Ready

Occupation: Retired City Manager Relevant Experience: Over 30 years of local government executive experience, including 21 years as City Manager of Palm Springs Member of the College of the Desert Bond Oversight Committee Member of the Desert Regional Hospital, Governing Board of Directors Personal Information: Originally from Canton, Ohio Resident of District 5 for over

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Hurricanes force changes to Florida’s election procedures

Associated Press Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida’s election procedures. After Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order granting greater election flexibility to officials in 13 hard-hit counties. More changes may be necessary after Hurricane Milton. The previously announced changes allow local officials to switch or consolidate polling sites and make it easier

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Naomi Soto

Occupation: Public Health Professional Relevant Experience: 20 years of public health experience Former Chair of the Measure J Oversight Commission Former Chair of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Director of Programs for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Board member of People for Palm Springs Parks Personal Information: Coachella Valley resident since 2011

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Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from Harris and Trump

Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Early in-person voting began Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year’s presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes visited a voting center in suburban Phoenix on Wednesday

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David Rios

Occupation: Hotelier / Interior Designer Relevant Experience: Real estate professional of 27 years Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Desert Business Association, and Emerge Secretary of Los Compadres Home Owners Association Personal Information: Managed many notable projects including The Trixie Motel Recognized as a Top 1% real estate agent in Los Angeles County by the Pacific

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Anna Nevenich

Occupation: Registered Nurse / Author Relevant Experience: Ran for Congress in 2012, 2022, and 2024 Founder and Director of United Children’s Network Previously owned OAKS Nurses Registry Personal Information: Grew up in former Yugoslavia (now Serbia) Worked as a nurse in  Switzerland, Austria, Toronto, and Montreal Came to Palm Springs in 2000 Earned a political

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