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The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation announces leadership changes 

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation announced leadership changes that reinforce continuity, long-term stewardship, and its commitment to philanthropy across the Coachella Valley and beyond. The non-profit announced that through the process of a thoughtful succession plan, Michael B. Rover is now President and CEO of the Berger Foundation. Christopher M. McGuire

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Thousand Palms community calls on Riverside County to act on flood concerns

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents around Shadow Mountain Lane in Thousand Palms are urging Riverside County to fix ongoing flood concerns they say have been ignored for years. Neighbors point to the Thousand Palms Flood Control Program, a $90 million project currently underway, but argue it provides no flood protection for their area. Instead

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CVWD approves union contract, notes ongoing Colorado River negotiations

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Water District approved a new labor agreement during a special board meeting Tuesday, while also formally noting continued regional discussions over the future of the Colorado River. According to the meeting agenda, the board approved a successor memorandum of understanding with the CVWD Employee Association, which represents certain district employees. The

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