City / County News

Palm Springs is scheduled to hold its annual State of the City event May 12. All residents and business owners within the city are invited to attend this year’s gathering, which is being presented by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, according to a statement on the city’s website. The …

Indio has been named a finalist in the All-America City competition. In June, Indio officials will travel to Denver to represent the Coachella Valley city when the 10 All-America Cities are named, according to a statement on the city’s website. “This is a tremendous honor for Indio and speaks to …

Riverside Public Utilities is asking its residential and business customers to reduce the amount of energy they use this summer. That request is part of the utility’s Power Partners program, which has been in place for four years, said Heather Raymond, utility spokeswoman. About 30 to 35 businesses and an …

Adelanto will soon begin livestreaming its city council meetings. Starting April 13, High Desert residents will be able to watch the twice-monthly sessions via Accela, a San Ramon company that designs communication software used by governments and other public entities, according to a statement. The software will be available on …

A San Bernardino County Superior Court judge has apparently sided with the High Desert Mavericks in its dispute with Adelanto regarding its use of city-owned Stater Bros. Stadium. Judge Brian McCarville on Monday granted the team’s request for a preliminary injunction, which will prevent the city from interfering with the …

Toro, the irrigation technology company whose products are used on playgrounds, golf courses and athletic fields worldwide is participating in a national effort to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is sponsored by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota with an assist from Toro, whose irrigation division …