It has been almost a full month since students have been back in the classroom and concerns about positive Covid-19 cases and how schools are tracking the cases has parents concerned. We spoke to a parent who says her son tested positive and his fellow classmates were not alerted about his test results. “Unfortunately they […]
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Palm Springs Unified approved negotiations last night during a board meeting that would allow for school resource officers to return to campus. The return of the officers still depends on the approval of each city council and final approval from the Palm Springs School Board. “I’m here to ask you, the board to boldly divest […]
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Kaiser Permanente Riverside County selected Palm Springs Unified to receive a donation of over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. The backpacks were given to all PSUSD homeless students, with any extras going to students who have been more disconnected during the pandemic and distance learning. The disbursement took place Wednesday at the Kaiser Permanente […]
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District announced this week the plan for their 2021-2022 school year. Students will return for in-person instruction on Thursday, August 12. CVUSD was going to return to a hybrid schedule in April 2021, but in late March the school board voted to not move forward with the proposed plan. READ […]
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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 […]
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Today, Mount San Jacinto High School -Desert Hot Springs campus held its first street “renaming” after its valedictorian. Serena Gomez completed academic excellence throughout her MSJ career and received the honor of renaming the corner of West Drive and Fourth Street in Desert Hot Springs. The newly placed sign with “Serena Gomez” will remain at […]
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Trinity Lockwood is a typical teenage girl. She loves texting her friends, cheer leading and helps look out for her younger brother. When news of a new virus started circulating in the news, Trinity didn’t give it a second thought “It’s not going to affect me,” she thought. Then the shutdowns started. “My sports mean […]
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A Palm Springs Unified School District patrol officer arrested during an investigation into domestic extremism by an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday. Alfredo Luna Jr., 41, was arrested on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, stemming from a prior search of his home that allegedly turned up an […]
