By Alejandra Alarcon
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella, Calif. — The Eastern Coachella Valley has become a home for culture, music and arts for the entire country.
By Johnny Flores
Coachella Unincorporated
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The son of migrant farm workers, Raul Ruiz grew up in a trailer in Coachella dreaming of becoming a doctor and returning to his impoverished community to make difference.
By Johnny Flores, Jr.
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella, Calif. — Eastern Coachella Valley Residents gathered at City Hall on April 14 to celebrate the Day of the Young Child, an event dedicated to promoting early education in children.
The Coachella Fest grounds at dusk. PHOTO: Jesus Vargas/Coachella Unincorporated
By Jesus A. Vargas,
Coachella Unincorporated
A cacophony of voices invades your ears, ringing with tangible excitement.
By Ivan Delgado
Coachella Unincorporated
Everyone in the city of Coachella seems to know Ronald Lerma, a homeless man who spends his days around Avenue 52 and Harrison Street.
VIDEO: Lilia Rebollar
By Rogelio Montaño,
Coachella Unincorporated
When Lilia Rebollar came to the United States from Mexico, the only work the former nurse could find was in the agricultural fields of the Eastern Coachella Valley.
VIDEO: Cristina Mendez, CRLA
By Aurora Saldivar
Coachella Unincorporated
Although Cristina Mendez was raised in the Eastern Coachella Valley, she was not aware of the living conditions endured by many in her community.
By Ivan Delgado
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella, Calif. – Residents of this Eastern Coachella Valley city expressed their top concerns at a workshop held February 9 by Raimi + Associates, the city’s consulting firm, as part of the city’s efforts to update its general plan later this year.
