City / County News

FEMA has removed a high-risk flood designation from a part of Palm Springs that includes a mobile home park and condominiums. That decision, which affects 514 structures and a little more than 100 acres, means businesses and homeowners in that part of the city will pay less for their flood …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …