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Know Your Neighbors: After Eight Years of Meeting Fellow Coachella Valley Residents, It’s Time for Me to Move On

by Anita Rufus June 9th, 2021June 9th, 2021

After writing more than 210 columns over eight-plus years—winning two national awards along the way—Anita Rufus has decided to take a break and focus on other endeavors.

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Carol Koby, a Former ‘Alice in Dairyland,’ an Ex-Radio Host—and a Strong Voice for Public Health

by Anita Rufus May 26th, 2021June 14th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Anita Hoag, a Woman Whose Understanding of Her Mother Helped Shape Her Understanding of Herself

by Anita Rufus May 12th, 2021May 13th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Matthew Sam, a Former Football Star Who’s Now a Master Barber and an Ambitious Entrepreneur

by Anita Rufus April 28th, 2021April 28th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Joanie Bayhack, a Former Media Executive With a Passion for Dance and Fitness

by Anita Rufus April 14th, 2021April 15th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Erin Teran, a Nurse, Mother, Political Activist and COVID-19 Survivor

by Anita Rufus March 31st, 2021April 1st, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Kathy Diamond, Helper of Both Pets and the Homeless—and Recipient of Bloom in the Desert’s Compassion Appreciation Award

by Anita Rufus March 17th, 2021March 18th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Bob Ballard, a Musician, Accountant, Social-Justice Activist … and Descendant of the Lutist to the Court of Louis XIV

by Anita Rufus March 3rd, 2021March 3rd, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Sally Olins, the ‘Coffee House Rabbi’ and Compiler of ‘Spiritual and Religious Wisdom’

by Anita Rufus February 17th, 2021February 18th, 2021

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Bonnie Gilgallon, a Singer, Actress, Newscaster, Writer—and So Much More

by Anita Rufus February 3rd, 2021February 4th, 2021

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Category: Know Your Neighbors

Know Your Neighbors: After Eight Years of Meeting Fellow Coachella Valley Residents, It’s Time for Me to Move On

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Carol Koby, a Former ‘Alice in Dairyland,’ an Ex-Radio Host—and a Strong Voice for Public Health

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Anita Hoag, a Woman Whose Understanding of Her Mother Helped Shape Her Understanding of Herself

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Matthew Sam, a Former Football Star Who’s Now a Master Barber and an Ambitious Entrepreneur

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Joanie Bayhack, a Former Media Executive With a Passion for Dance and Fitness

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Erin Teran, a Nurse, Mother, Political Activist and COVID-19 Survivor

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Kathy Diamond, Helper of Both Pets and the Homeless—and Recipient of Bloom in the Desert’s Compassion Appreciation Award

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Bob Ballard, a Musician, Accountant, Social-Justice Activist … and Descendant of the Lutist to the Court of Louis XIV

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Sally Olins, the ‘Coffee House Rabbi’ and Compiler of ‘Spiritual and Religious Wisdom’

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Bonnie Gilgallon, a Singer, Actress, Newscaster, Writer—and So Much More

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