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Coachella Valley’s economy expected to bounce back quickly over the next few years

Economists expect the valley’s economy to bounce back quickly in the next few years thanks to policy reactions at the federal and local levels. County and local leaders came together on Thursday for the 2021 Coachella Valley Virtual Business Conference and Economic Forecast. The keynote speaker was renowned economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg, the director of

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Palm Desert health technology entrepreneur wins 1st place at Riverside County ‘Fast Pitch’

Technology entrepreneur Bear Simerson, co-founder of Palm Desert-based 3C.Health, finished in first place at the Fourth Annual Riverside County Fast Pitch Finale. “I was truly truly shocked when they announced the winner,” says Mr. Simerson. “There were some amazing companies with great presentations. But when we won, it was such an amazing feeling.” The “Fast

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Man acting as bail agent charged with murder in Palm Springs shooting, woman still sought in investigation

UPDATE: Fabian Herrera, 36, has been formally charged with murder in the killing of 33-year-old David Spann. The Riverside District Attorney announced the charges Wednesday. If convicted, Herrera could face 50 years to life in prison. The murder charge came with a sentencing enhancement alleging Herrera intentionally discharged a firearm and caused great bodily injury.

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‘I want safety for my children’: Asylum seeking families temporarily housed in the Coachella Valley

Hundreds of migrants have recently crossed the U.S-Mexico border into Riverside County — many of them fleeing violent and dangerous situations in their home countries. After days of interrogation at a nearby border patrol station, those that can provide proof that their lives are in danger in their home countries are conditionally approved as “asylum

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