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General City Alerts

1. January 8, 2026 3:00 PM

   PRESS RELEASE: Blythe Considering Emergency Funding to Keep Palo Verde Hospital Open and Calls on Governor Newsom for Long-Term Solution

   Palo Verde Hospital faces imminent closure at 12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, unless the hospital secures $2 million by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. The City will consider bridge funding at an emergency City Council meeting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9

2. October 6, 2025 8:34 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: City explores options to keep Palo Verde Hospital open

   The City of Blythe has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Palo Verde
   Hospital after the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) voted to move forward with steps to dissolve the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board

3. September 23, 2025 3:33 PM

   PRESS RELEASE: Three Injured in Traffic Collision Along Colorado River

   On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Officers from the Blythe Police Department were conducting maritime enforcement patrols along the Colorado River when they were flagged down regarding a serious traffic collision.

4. July 30, 2025 8:53 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: Blythe City Officials Push for Solutions Amid Financial Crisis at Palo Verde Hospital

   With the future of emergency care in Blythe uncertain, the City is taking urgent steps to protect access to life-saving hospital services, partnering with regional and state leaders to stabilize Palo Verde Hospital operations.

5. January 30, 2025 7:00 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Calls for Amended Boundaries to Chuckwalla National Monument

   While the City of Blythe recognizes the importance of preserving natural resources, it continues to stand firm in its opposition to the proposed boundaries of the monument as outlined by the California Wilderness Coalition (CalWild).

6. January 21, 2025 11:18 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Reminds Residents About SB 1383 Implementation and Holiday Waste Guidelines

   The City of Blythe urges residents to continue their commitment to sustainable
   practices as part of California’s Senate Bill 1383 implementation. The City has resources available to help residents meet the state-mandated organic waste reduction goals

7. January 9, 2025 9:11 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Financial High Risk Designation Removed

   Press Release related to the City of Blythe Financial High Risk Designation Removed

8. November 13, 2024 11:02 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Continues Beautify Blythe Project

   Press Release related to the Beautify Blythe Projects

9. October 1, 2024 8:35 AM

   PRESS RELEASE: Organics Recycling Program Coming Soon to Blythe Residents

   Press Release related to the Organics Recycling Program Coming Soon to Blythe Residents

10. June 28, 2024 10:17 AM

    PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Opposes CalWild's Attempts to Restrict Land with their Proposed Chuckawalla National Monument

    The City of Blythe opposes the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument as currently drafted due to concerns of further public access restriction in the area, tourism, solar development and potential impact to the local economy. The proposed monument would...

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11. June 20, 2024 2:22 PM

    PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Calls for Collaboration in Response to Kosmont Companies Economic Development Overview

    Press Release related to the Economic Development Overview prepared by Kosmont Companies

12. June 5, 2024 9:19 AM

    PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Supports the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act

    During its recent meeting on April 23, the Blythe City Council announced its
    support for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act slated for the November 2024 General Election ballot.

13. June 5, 2024 9:17 AM

    PRESS RELEASE: City of Blythe Receives Historic $19 Million Grant for Pioneering EV Charging Project

    In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, the City of Blythe has been
    awarded a groundbreaking grant of $19 million.

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