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Riverside County approves 619-acre “Thermal Ranch” development despite community health and environmental concerns

Name: Riverside County approves 619-acre “Thermal Ranch” development despite community health and environmental concerns
Uploaded: 2025-10-22T17:30:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: After hours of debate Wednesday, the Thermal Ranch project in the eastern Coachella Valley secured approval from the Riverside County Planning Commission. The 619-acre development will include a hotel, retail space and private horse stables — but residents argue the region will bear the environmental burden, from daily manure disposal to increased traffic and air pollution.

By: NBC Palm Springs

October 22, 2025

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