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Riverside County approves budget

RivCo to host community meetings on budget

Riverside County has approved a $10 billion budget for the 2025-’26 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The budget, which the board of supervisors passed June 24, is the result of a community outreach program and a series of meetings between county departments, according to a statement on the county’s …

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Palm Springs bond rating upheld

Palm Springs affordable housing project gets state grant

S&P Global Ratings has upheld Palm Springs’ AA long-term credit rating, which will allow the city to proceed with two major projects. That ruling means the Palm Spring financing authority may issue bonds to pay for the renovation of the city’s public library and swim center, according to a statement …

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Apple Valley to rebuild six-lane bridge

Bridge Construction

Apple Valley will begin major upgrades of Bear Valley Bridge Road later this year. The project, which was approved by Caltrans last month, is expected to start in December and be completed in April 2028, according to a statement on the town’s website. It will be paid for with revenue …

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San Bernardino to upgrade streets

San Bernardino will spend $6.2 million to upgrade 14 streets throughout the city. The city council on June 4 approved the project, which will take place in all seven of the city’s council wards, according to a statement released June 18 by the city. The project, which will cover approximately seven …

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Plaza Theatre to open in December

The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, which closed 11 years ago after it fell into disrepair, will reopen in December. The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation, which has led the effort to have the downtown landmark restored, made the opening date official in a statement posted June 17 on the …

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