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Indio residents want more police protection, better infrastructure and more parks. That’s the result – so far – of a community survey the city began in January that is expected to wrap up in September, said PJ Gagajena, city spokesman for the city. About 900 people have responded so far, …

For the second time in less than a month, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will help transfer the ownership of Ontario International Airport. On June 21, the House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, designed to speed up the ownership change from the …

California residents reduced their water use by 28 percent in May compared with May 2013, according to data released this week. Local water suppliers throughout the state have saved 1.6 million acre feet during the 12 months since the state imposed mandatory water restrictions, enough water to supply eight million …

Coachella Valley residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves for the Fourth Annual Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge. The one-day event is scheduled to be held from noon to 6 p.m. July 21 at the headquarters of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, 3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, said …

Arrowhead United Way has distributed $2.5 million in connection with the terrorist shooting Dec. 2 in San Bernardino. The money, which was collected by the charity’s San Bernardino United Relief Fund, went to 73 victims who were identified as beneficiaries, including families of those who died, those who were injured …

The inaugural Apple Valley Village Street Fair is scheduled to be held this month. The event, which is being sponsored by about 300 town businesses, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 along a stretch of Pawnee Road downtown, said Kenneth Sousa, event assistant with the …