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Nearly $19M in state funding approved for East Valley climate resilient communities project

Senator Alex Padilla announced that the Environmental Protection Agency awarded funding for 15 California projects, including a climate-resilient communities project in the eastern Coachella Valley. Padilla’s office said the funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act as part of the Community Change Grants Program. The Community Change Grants Program addresses the needs of disadvantaged communities

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual Blue Light Ceremony in Rancho Mirage

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Blue Light Ceremony to pay tribute to the 75 fallen peace officers across Riverside County according to the department. Organizers said it’s to remember and reflect upon the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco

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California offering $2,000 e-bike incentive, here’s how you can claim it

Beginning on December 18th, the state of California is offering residents a monetary incentive to buy an e-bike. The California E-bike Incentive Project, launched by the California Air Resources Board, was created to lower cost barriers to a technology that can replace cars, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower transportation costs. Bryan Newman, Owner of Pedego

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CVRM honoring lives lost to homelessness in “The Longest Night” Homeless Memorial Service

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is inviting the community to join them in “The Longest Night” Homeless Memorial Service on December 19. The service will honor lives lost to homelessness The special event observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which is on the 21st. Recognized annually on the “longest night of the year,” this solemn day

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Coachella Valley Housing Coalition gets funds for new affordable housing in Indio

Two new affordable housing projects will be coming to the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition announced multi-million dollar funding for new homes in Indio on Thursday. The projects, a 100-unit JFM Villas Family Apartments and a 50-unit JFM Villas Senior Apartments, are slated to be built near Van Buren Street and Dr. Carreon Boulevard. Amenities

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Charge downgraded against 21-Year-Old accused of shooting at two teens in Coachella

An attempted murder charge was downgraded to a felony count of assault with a gun for a 21-year-old suspect previously accused of shooting at two Coachella teenagers, authorities said today. Salomon “Bookie” Cruz-Rodriguez Jr. had been accused of attempted murder in connection with a parking lot shooting on Feb. 17, 2023, according to a declaration

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New holiday tradition ‘A Very Merry-Lyn Christmas’ coming to Palm Springs

A new holiday tradition, “A Very Merry-Lyn Christmas,” will light up Palm Springs from December 13-15. Organizers are promising 3 nights of musical festivities. The event, presented by Musical Theatre University in partnership with the Palm Springs Unified School District and the City of Palm Springs, will feature nightly performances of holiday classics and beloved

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