Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella Unincorporated is a Youth Media Startup in the East Coachella Valley, funded by the Building Healthy Communities Initiative of The California Endowment and operated by New America Media in San Francisco. The purpose of the project is to report on issues in the community that can bring about change. Coachella Unincorporated refers to the region youth journalists cover but also to the unincorporated communities of the Eastern Valley with the idea to “incorporate” the East Valley into the mainstream Coachella Valley mindset. Posts by Coachella Unincorporated:
College Students Protest Cuts to Higher Education
Coachella Unincorporated
Sacramento, Calif. — According to the California Governor’s budget summary for 2012-2013, higher education in the state of California has been cut by more than $2.65 billion since 2008.
Single Mom Takes Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency
By Aurora Saldivar
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella, Calif. – Barbara Sandoval, a single mother of two girls, often rises at the crack of dawn in order to make her 5 a.m...
Reporter Reflects a Month After Death of Elijah Bañuelos
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.
Resident Input to Shape Coachella’s General Plan
By Johnny Flores, Jr.
Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella, Calif. — The City of Coachella is in the midst of updating its General Plan, and city officials are encouraging residents to participate in the process...
Vandalized, Abandoned Homes a Common Sight
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...
Exclusive Interview: Coachella Police Chief and Mayor, in Wake of Toddler’s Violent Death
By Ivan Delgado
Coachella Unincorporated
On the night of January 25, 2012, three people were shot as they stood in an open garage in the Rancho Mariposa neighborhood of Coachella...
Looming School Bus Cuts Cause Concern
Featured — January 31, 2012 9:07 pm
By Alejandra Alarcon and Rogelio Montaño
Coachella Unincorporated
With California’s budget crisis, residents are becoming aware of current economic issues the state faces...
Reflections on a Tragedy
Elijah Bañuelos died January 25 after being shot in the head while standing in an open garage with his father and another man in Coachella’s Rancho Mariposa neighborhood...
Leaders of Tomorrow Making a Difference Today
By Maricruz Cabrera, Coachella Unincorporated
Leaders of Tomorrow, a group of college and high school students from the Eastern Coachella Valley, is not waiting for the future to bring about change in their community
They are taking the initiative and making a difference in their community today...
Coachella Artist Raps about Societal Issues
Posted by Coachella Unincorporated
Coachella artist “Rhymer” raps about societal issues he’s faced in the city and hopes for a better community.
Residents of Coachella Valley Suffer High Rates of Sickness
California Watch, News Report, Bernice Yeung, Posted: Jan 03, 2012
Although they live near the trappings of a fit and healthy lifestyle, close to lush golf courses and luxury day spas, Coachella Valley residents are sicker and in poorer health than other Californians, according to a new analysis of multiple health studies...
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