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Connecting UC Berkeley alumni, students, and families across the Coachella Valley.

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Membership is free and open to all UC Berkeley alumni in the Coachella Valley.

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Flagship Events at a Glance

New Student Reception — Spring, with UC Berkeley Admissions

Summer Welcome Party — Summer send-off for incoming students

Campus Dinner for Graduating Seniors — Spring

Coffee with the Bears — Recurring casual meetups

Alumni Mixer / Happy Hour — Periodic networking socials

See dates and details on our Events page →

News & Updates

🐻 Latest Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter
Summer Send-Off details, an alumni volunteer call, and a farewell to the 2024–2026 Board term.

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📰 In the News

Amid Air Quality Concerns, Valley Students Ask ‘Will Change Happen?’
Cal alum Olivia Rodriguez helped guide a youth-led research project on air quality in the eastern Coachella Valley, featured in The Desert Sun.

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Moments from the Community

March 2026 — Cal Bears in the Desert hosted UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons for an intimate lunch at Guillermo’s Mexican Restaurant in the Coachella Valley.
February 28, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA Alumni Chapter Leadership Conference: Dinner (Photo credit: Don Collier/KLC fotos)

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