Kephyan Sheppard
Hope Scott and the SPH Creative Arts Club!!!
Our youth are not only our future, but they’re our present. Here in DHS we encourage, promote, and celebrate those who champion causes to encourage and pour into our kids. Hope Scott is one of the leaders of the SPH Creative Arts Club. This program is one of a few that go above and beyond…
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Dr. Sandra Lyon:Superintendent of PSUSD
As noted in previous publications, we believe that some of the finest schools in the valley are right here in Desert Hot Springs. I have had the honor of interacting on a majority of our campuses and it’s amazing to see educators who not only love to teach, but love the communities they teach in.…
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Yarn Bombs Make us Smile!!!
“I really want people to interact with my art. It brings me joy when people take photos or post comments about it. I love hearing that it brings a smile to their face. ” – Stephanie Buriel Drive around Desert Hot Springs and you never know what you’ll see! There was a time years ago where…
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Desert Hot Springs Stands Tall!
(Pictured above: a few familiar faces from DHS seated with my wife and I) Recently here in the Coachella Valley, BRAAF (Building Resilience in African American Families) hosted their annual Juneteenth Celebration. This event is the annual celebratory of the culmination of their Afrocentric Youth & Family Rites of Passage Program (ROP), a program that…
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Principal Caroline Cota: Shining Bright in Our City!
“The many experiences you had in school and in your community have stretched your mind to its current dimensions, but it is only the beginning. Whether you continue with formal education or not, you are not done learning. So as you go out into the world, take chances, travel, read, be open to other people,…
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Mr. Randa – A Teacher Spotlight
I have been involved with Palm Springs Unified School District for over 5 years and I have seen firsthand that Desert Hot Springs has some of the finest teachers district wide. Mr. Doug Randa brings energy and passion to his students at Bella Vista Elementary school every day. Watching him around campus and even on…
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Resident Spotlight Gabriel Franco
“I love DHS because I live here this is my home. There are a lot of wonderful people doing all kinds of things in love to serve our community daily, it’s amazing! I see it everywhere I go …” Desert Hot Springs is a city full of diversity! I challenge you to find another city…
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DHS Women’s Club!!!
The Desert Hot Springs Women’s club is yet another astounding organization here in Desert Hot Springs. The women in this club exemplify class, grace, service, and a commitment to influence DHS!!! According to Mrs. Van Beveran they have a mission to, “Enrich Desert Hot Springs through scholarships, friendship, community service, [and] social welfare.” enhancing the…
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DIVERSITY DHS
“We serve to educate, celebrate, and promote the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community of Desert Hot Springs through outreach, events, and overall inclusion, while honoring and commemorating the history of the Gay Rights Movement. Our main project is to raise funds and organize the annual Desert Hot Springs Pride Festival and provide financial…
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A Resident’s Perspective: Jamie Griffin
A few weeks ago I spotlighted Southern Fried, our new food truck business and amazing things have transpired since then. I happen to drive by nightly during my commute home, and from Palm Drive you can see the lines of people waiting to get their hands on delicious food (I have been there several times…
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Part 2 of our Exclusive with Chief Dale Mondary!
Part 2 of our Exclusive with Chief Mondary (Pictured above: Chief Mondary handing out certificates to our youth for exceptional behavior) We opened last week discussing Chief Mondary’s experience and his impact here in DHS. Now obviously our city is becoming one of the fastest growing in the region; although he can’t take the credit…
An Exclusive With Our Chief of Police!
Look around our city and many will notice the growth! Rather it be the new businesses, the new homes under construction, or even the road improvements, it’s easy to see that Desert Hot Springs is trending upward! It is obvious that our city staff has done a remarkable job with implementing policies that have infused…
Resident Perspective
A new feature! We are now hitting the streets interviewing residents of our beautiful city! The purpose? To show you at an intimate level how those that live here feel about our City. Video interviews coming soon!!!!! The first is Bobbi Horton, one of our city’s long time residents, a business owner, and the woman…
Support our Vets at our Local VFW!!!!!
VFW POST 1534 The VFW Post 1534 is located minutes from Desert Hot Springs. Just six miles south of our City located at 1 Clubhouse Drive on the historic B Bar H Ranch, the VFW has become a staple among residents. Driving directions to this well-kept secret from Desert Hot Springs take Palm Drive south…
DHS is Home to Angel View
Angel View In a growing city, employment opportunities are always in demand. Many may not realize that with 12 residential homes, a daily intake facility, a thrift store, and a clearance center, that Angel View is our city’s largest employer. Patricia Myers serves as the communications manager and was extremely eager to give me a…
Quick Quack Car Wash Has Arrived!!!
Quick Quack Car Wash!!! “Headquartered in Roseville, California, Quick Quack Car Wash now owns and operates over 50 locations in Utah, Texas, California, Arizona and Colorado.” This statement is currently on the Quick Quack website, but there is a new addition….a brand new location in DHS!!!! Today’s grand opening was awesome! From Mayor Scott Matas’…
LiLaC is Changing Lives!!!
LILAC Aims to Change Lives! LiLaC (Literacy, Language and Cultural Centers) is a 501(c) 3 community benefit organization. Based in Desert Hot Springs, California, LiLaC is an evidenced-based home visitation program for families with young children, whose second language is English. Our mission is to build meaningful relationships with English Language Learner (ELL) families, with…
Commander Paiz of our DHSPD!!!
Just a quick celebration of our very own Commander Paiz! A law enforcement career that began here 17 years ago has evolved into an exemplary record of service. Commander not only patrols are communities, he is active within them. He and his beautiful family are truly an asset to our city. Congratulations again and thank…
OUR BUSINESS OWNERS CARE!
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Floyd Barton and Kent Helser. Together, they own and operate the UPS store of Desert Hot Springs. However, their contribution to the city goes above and beyond printing and mailboxes. “We love DHS because when we purchased this store we were received with open arms; we…
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