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 […]
Coachella Mayor Steven A. Hernandez is the recipient of the 2018 Ohtli Award, the highest recognition given by the Mexican government for contributions to the development of the Mexican community abroad. Members of the Consulate of Mexico of San Bernardino, along with Ambassador Juan Carlos Mendoza, the director general for the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, will […]
Coachella, CA The U.S. Department of Justice is now threatening the state of California, which has declared itself a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. This decision comes as a new escalation by the Trump administration to punish local jurisdictions that don’t fully comply with federal immigration enforcement efforts, which includes sharing the immigration status of local prisoners. However, […]
