Lack of Support for LGBT Students Persists in Eastern Coachella Valley

February 28, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Alejandra Alarcon, bienestar, born this way foundation, Building Healthy Communities, Coachella Valley High School, college of the desert, desert mirage high school, Eastern Coachella Valley, gay straight alliance, gay youth, harvard university, lady gaga, lgbt, safezone, tolerance, Tony Aguilar

By Alejandra Alarcon Coachella Unincorporated   Over the last few years, there has been more acceptance of gay students in eastern Coachella Valley high schools, but a lack of support in their community and homes persists – and Lady Gaga wants to do something about it.

Reporter Reflects a Month After Death of Elijah Bañuelos

February 24, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Coachella, crime, elijah banuelos, Tony Aguilar

  By Tony Aguilar Coachella Unincorporated   THERMAL, Calif. – Growing up in the Eastern Coachella Valley, I spent a lot of time indoors enjoying the comforts of home.

“Precious Knowledge” is Worth Fighting For

February 22, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Alejandra Alarcon, arizona, ethnic studies ban, precious knowledge, tucson high school

By Alejandra Alarcon Coachella Unincorporated Raices Cultura recently screened “Precious Knowledge,” a documentary about students at Tuscon High School, in Arizona, fighting for their right to an education about their own culture.

Resident Input to Shape Coachella’s General Plan

February 16, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Coachella, Fiest de la Salud, General Plan, ivan delgado, Johnny Flores

Video: Resident Input to Shape Coachella’s General Plan By Johnny Flores, Jr. Coachella Unincorporated   Coachella, Calif.

Vandalized, Abandoned Homes a Common Sight

February 14, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: abandoned homes, Coachella, Eastern Coachella Valley, foreclosure, graffiti, Rogelio Montano, vandalism

  By Rogelio Montaño Coachella Unincorporated   Graffiti. You see it everywhere. Though it at times can be used as a creative outlet for expression, it is mostly considered outright vandalism — especially if sprayed on abandoned or homes that are for sale.

The Diary Of Joaquín Magón Entry 10: Why Does it Have to be this Way?

February 13, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Cesar Chavez, Joaquin Magon, UFW, United Farm Workers

“It’s ironic that those who till the soil, cultivate and harvest the fruits, vegetables, and other foods that fill your tables with abundance have nothing left for themselves.”

One Man Helping the Homeless Now

February 9, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Chris Rockwell, Coachella, Dillon Bridge, Helping the Homeless Now, Homelessness, Johnny Flores Jr

By Johnny Flores, Jr. Coachella Unincorporated On a typical Sunday, Chris Rockwell travels to Coachella with 48 food bags in his truck.

Fiesta to Update Coachella’s General Plan

February 7, 2012 / By paulina
Tags: Angelina De La Hoya, Coachella, Coachella's General Plan, Fiesta de Salud, ivan delgado, Linda Guillis

By Ivan Delgado Coachella Unincorporated Those wanting to make Coachella better will have a voice on Thursday, February 9, from 6-8:30 p.m.