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Upgrades to SR 74 scheduled

Traffic Cones in Inland Empire

Caltrans will begin upgrading pavement later this month along a stretch of State Route 74 in Lake Elsinore. The project will include pavement repairs done with asphalt hot mix, cold plane asphalt concrete work, and curb ramp improvements to make them compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, according to …

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Major roadwork gets started in Murrieta

A long-planned widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta is underway. The project, which will run from Magarita Road to Winchester Road, will convert the thoroughfare into six lanes from Via Princesa East to Delhaven Street, according to a statement on the city’s website. That will require one new lane …

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Palm Springs convention center to get makeover

Palm Springs affordable housing project gets state grant

Palm Springs is taking the first steps in a $125 million renovation and expansion of its convention center. The city has put out requests for qualifications for architectural and engineering services, and for an owner’s representative for the project, both milestones in getting the project started, according to a statement …

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Cathedral City wins legal dispute

Cathedral City has won a dispute with a business regarding its improper use of the city’s trademarks and logo. Fantasy Balloon Flights in Palm Springs repeatedly used those items in its advertising for an event competing with the annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival, according to a statement …

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Chino continues with Pine Avenue widening

Chino has started the next phase of the Pine Avenue Widening Project. Construction began early this month and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement on the city’s website. All work is being done between Meadow house and Rincon Meadows avenues. The …

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