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Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit that seeks to block a proposed merger of the Kroger and Albertsons supermarket chains. Attorneys for the agency filed the suit Feb. 26, a move that was joined by eight states and the District of Columbia, according to multiple reports. The two grocers – …

A former Palm Spring resort has been sold for $4.7 million. Tuscany Manor was sold to a private buyer who plans to convert the property into an apartment complex, according to CBRE. CBRE represented the seller, Dr. Steven Bein, a retired dentist, and the buyer, whose name was not released. “The …

Restoration of The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs isn’t scheduled to start until next month, but a company has already been selected to manage daily operations at the historic downtown structure once it returns to business. Oak View Group, owner and operator of the 11,000-seat Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, …

Voters in Riverside County may now cast their ballots in the March 5 presidential primary election. Seventeen voting centers were scheduled to open throughout the county Feb. 24, and another 131 will open March 2, according to a statement on the county’s website. Residents may vote in-person or return their …

Maribel Hernandez has been appointed  Barstow’s city clerk services manager. Hernandez, who has worked as an executive assistant to the city council and city manager, in her new job will prepare agendas and minutes, oversee municipal elections, ensure compliance with the Brown Act, Public Records Act and Fair Political Practices …

Noel Castillo has been named San Bernardino County’s public works director. Formerly the county’s assistant public works director, Castillo replaces Brendon Biggs, who retired in December after 32 years on the job, according to a statement on the county’s website. Castillo has more than 20 years experience in engineering and …