Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month: Lorena Marroquin
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time to highlight trailblazers in our local Hispanic community. Today, we’re focusing on a leader at the Find Regional Food Bank. Lorena Marroquin is a Coachella Valley native and is at the helm of one of the desert’s most important food banks. As you can expect– feeding tens of thousands
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Stories that inspire: Local restaurant owner makes his dreams come true
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Eduardo Brambila, born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, came to the Coachella Valley to support his family. Throughout the years, he managed to become the owner of his own restaurant, Flor de Jalisco. His passion for cooking goes back to one of the many jobs he had upon arriving to
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Stories that inspire: Yoga teacher nourishes the bodies and souls of Coachella Valley residents
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Crissy Hastings, a yoga teacher born and raised in Queens, New York, dedicates her time to teaching the community what yoga is all about. “I fell in love with the city of Coachella because being a Latina and Hispanic, I know that there’s like an opportunity to bring wellness and all
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Meet Sandra Reyes: From migrant to advocate at TODEC
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – This Hispanic Heritage Month, here at News Channel 3, we are telling stories that inspire. This week, we met Sandra Reyes, a young migrant from Mexico City. As News Channel 3’s Maria Garcia reports, she’s becoming a key member of TODEC, an organization that supports immigrant rights.
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From Michoacán to the Coachella Valley: Alexandra Ramirez’s Journey of Strength and Service
Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) — This Hispanic Heritage month, here at News Channel 3, we are telling “Stories that Inspire.” We meet a young migrant from Michoacán, Mexico. Her name is Alexandra Ramirez, who owns a gym called “The Camp Transformation Center” in Palm Desert. A native of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, and like many immigrants,
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Adjust in the Coachella Valley Amid Immigration Concerns
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 as a time to honor and recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of the Latino community in the United States. The month begins on September 15, marking the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador,
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City of Indio announces family-friendly event honoring Hispanic heritage
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio will host a free, family-friendly event next month celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture in the downtown area. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at 82881 Miles Ave., city officials said. It will feature live entertainment, a piñata-making station for children, a
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Keila Martinez
Oswaldo Rivas Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Keila Martinez
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing the work of local nurse Rosa Lucas
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize a woman who for decades has not only been involved in the Hispanic community but has also embraced the culture. “I feel proud, I’m very proud to be a part of the community, proud that they have faith in me as a healthcare professional, for
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