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Collecting History: The LGBTQ+ History and Archives of the Desert Holds an Inaugural Exhibition During Pride Weekend

by Kevin Fitzgerald October 19th, 2021October 19th, 2021

About a dozen Palm Springs residents have started establishing an historical archive of the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley, and an inaugural exhibition of the “archive-in-progress” will take place during Greater Palm Springs Pride weekend

CV History: Lawrence Crossley Was Not Only Palm Springs’ First Black Resident; He Was Also a Trusted Agua Caliente Advocate

by Greg Niemann October 7th, 2021October 19th, 2021

A Reimagining: The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, Closed Since March 2020, Will Reopen in December 2022—If There’s Enough Community Support

by Kevin Fitzgerald September 22nd, 2021September 22nd, 2021

CV History: Dr. June Robertson McCarroll Was the Valley’s First Woman Doctor—but She’s Best Known for a Transportation Innovation

by Greg Niemann September 10th, 2021September 10th, 2021

Giving Fighting Chances: Via His Free MMA Gym in Cathedral City, Jarred ‘Bear’ Fiorda Offers Classes and Space to Anyone and Everyone

by Kevin Fitzgerald August 18th, 2021August 18th, 2021

Unsung Heroes: Meet Claudia Herrera, Who Works With Olive Crest to Help At-Risk Children and Their Families

by Madeline Zuckerman August 10th, 2021August 18th, 2021

Younger Voices: The City of Indio’s Youth Advisory Council Offers Elected Leaders Input—and Takes on Initiatives of Its Own

by Kevin Fitzgerald July 1st, 2021July 20th, 2021

Protecting the Furry Ones: La Quinta’s Alan Woodruff Works to Make Sure Animals Are Safe and Loved

by Cat Makino May 6th, 2021May 18th, 2021

Unsung Heroes: Jana Hayes Works With the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to Make Sure the Valley’s ‘Community Cats’ Are Healthy and Controlled

by Madeline Zuckerman April 26th, 2021April 22nd, 2021

A Lifeline for Nonprofits: The Berger Foundation’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Grants Offer Much-Needed Help to Organizations Like Lee Espinoza’s Coachella Valley Boxing Club

by Kevin Fitzgerald April 6th, 2021April 6th, 2021