Honored

June 03June 03
Valedictorian Honored with Street Renaming at Desert Hot Springs High School
- Community
In the city of Desert Hot Springs, a frequently traveled intersection was renamed in honor of a local high school valedictorian. Pierson Boulevard at Cholla Drive will now be referred to as Leonardo Rochin Flores. During his academic career at Desert Hot Springs High School, he attained outstanding grades which lead to his earning the […]

Ceci Partridge
November 28November 28
Bradley Cooper to Receive Director of the Year Award at 2019 PS Film Festival
- Community
- Local
Bradley Cooper will be honored at the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival for his directorial debut, “A Star is Born,” festival organizers announced Wednesday. Cooper, who also starred in the film with pop star Lady Gaga, will be presented with the festival’s Director of the Year Award at the 30th annual Film Awards Gala, […]
June 26June 26
Trump awards posthumous Medal of Honor to World War II Army officer
- National
A battle that began 22 years ago ended at the White House on Tuesday when President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to a deceased Army intelligence officer from Kentucky for gallantry exhibited on the battlefield during World War II. Trump bestowed the nation’s highest military honor upon 1st Lt. Garlin M. Conner, who the […]
June 13June 13
Three coaches killed in Parkland school shooting to receive ESPY awards
- Entertainment
The ESPYs are breaking tradition for this year’s Best Coach Award, awarding it posthumously to three Florida high school coaches who died shielding their students from gunfire. Family members of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School heroes Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon will receive the honor during the award show on July 18 in Los […]
June 01June 01
WWII Veteran Honored At Palm Springs Air Museum
- Community
- Local
More than 70 years ago, World War II veteran Nick Heurta fought in the South Pacific. On his 91st birthday, Huerta was honored at the Palm Springs Air Museum where he was brought face to face with the same model airplane he used to serve his country. Navy Seaman First Class Huerta was a tail gunner, also known as a “tail-end Charlie.” […]

Vincenzo Marino
May 31June 01
Harrison Street Renamed to Honor Cesar Chavez
- Community
- Local
A main artery in Coachella, now renamed Cesar Chavez Street. It’s a recognition to keep his legacy alive. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez says, “Coachella has a fighter spirit and I think this monument, this reminds them of that can-do attitude.” Chavez was a civil rights leader who fought for a better livelihood for farm workers. His son […]
May 29May 29
Cathedral City Renames Streets After Exceptional Students
- Community
- Local
It’s an annual honor, Cathedral City is renaming two streets after outstanding high school seniors. The students are selected by faculty for academic excellence. At the intersection of Landau Blvd and McCalum Way is better known as the Stephanie Lopez-Duardo Street. “I’m really happy because I never thought that would happen, but yeah I’m really […]
August 25
Annual Police and Fire Softball Game to be Named for Fallen Palm Springs Officer
- Archive
Palm Springs, CA The annual softball game between Palm Springs police officers and firefighters will be renamed after slain Palm Springs Officer Lesley Zerebny, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last year, it was announced today. The inaugural Lesley Zerebny Memorial Softball game will be held on Oct. 15 at Big […]

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