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 …
Read More »Palm Springs bond rating upheld
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 …
Read More »Apple Valley to rebuild six-lane bridge
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Rehabilitation of downtown San Bernardino theater is underway
A long-planned restoration of the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino has begun. The 1,700-seat downtown landmark shut down this month, and is now undergoing a $6.8 million upgrade, according to city officials. Improvements will include upgrades to the sound system and better lighting. The heating and …
Read More »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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