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Diary of Joaquín Magón: Four-Day Strike Leads to Union Contract
The Diary of Joaquín Magón Entry 13 Gonzalez, Calif. — On Monday, June 18, roughly 200 farm workers from a vegetable company walked out on strike around 5:30 a.m.
Former Boxer Joel Diaz Dedicated to Building Champions
By Alejandra Alarcon, Coachella Unincorporated Mecca, Calif. — Joel Diaz’s life has changed drastically since Timothy Bradley, the boxer he trains, became the WBO welterweight champion after beating Manny Pacquiao in a controversial split decision on June 9.
Residents Envision Their Perfect Mecca
By Johnny Flores, Coachella Unincorporated Mecca, Calif. – Community members shared their collective vision of their perfect Mecca at Building Healthy Communities’ Transportation and Mobility Taskforce Community Workshop on June 15 at the Boys & Girls Club.
New Coachella Budget Increases Public Safety Funds
By Johnny Flores, Coachella Unincorporated Coachella, Calif. — The city of Coachella has approved its 2012-13 fiscal year budget, which will increase funding for public safety without incurring any lay-offs.
Community Invited to “Talk Trash” at Mecca Forum June 7
By Johnny Flores, Coachella Unincorporated Mecca, Calif. — Residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley will make their voices heard about trash and how it affects their community at a community forum tomorrow.
New Highway Interchange May Curb Traffic Accidents
By Johnny Flores, Coachella Unincorporated Thermal, Calif. – After years of planning, months of building and a rough cost of $8 million, the new interchange on Highway 86 and Airport Boulevard is officially open to drivers in the Eastern Coachella Valley.
Coachella Mural Celebrates Community Wellness
By Johnny Flores, Coachella Unincorporated Coachella, Calif. — After weeks of hard work, a mural at Bagdouma Park was unveiled earlier this month by First Five Riverside and AmeriCorps volunteers.Memorial Day Service at Coachella Valley Cemetery
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