Jay Calderon is a photojournalist at Desert Sun Media Group. He specializes in capturing the essence of events and conferences, with a keen focus on arts and entertainment, regional interest, and world news, particularly in North America. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as USA TODAY, Las Vegas Review-Journal, and KPBS (89.5 FM).
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Jay Calderon's coverage primarily focuses on local events and sports in the Coachella Valley area, particularly around Palm Springs, California. His articles mainly revolve around community events, sporting activities, and local news.
If you have stories related to upcoming local events or intriguing developments within the Coachella Valley community or sports scene, Jay could be interested in covering them. Ensure that your pitches are tailored to fit his focus on local news and events specific to the areas he covers.
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Bombay Beach, Salvation Mountain and Slab City are some of the most unique sites in the SoCal desert. Here's what to check out.
By: Jay Calderon
92-year-old Palm Desert resident Joe Canoura is an acclaimed Latin jazz artist. See what Latin stars he's worked with.
By: Jay Calderon
Windmills overlook a home near Dillon Road and Highway 62 in California.
The year is halfway over, so let's take a look back at our best Desert Sun weather photos of 2026 thus far.
By: Jay Calderon, Andy Abeyta, Taya Gray
We're halfway through 2026, so let's take a look back at restaurants that have opened in the Coachella Valley thus far this year.
Students from seven area high schools graduated during the Desert Sands Unified School District's summer graduation ceremony at Shadow Hills in Indio.
By: Jay Calderon
The Citrus Ranch proposed development remains undeveloped in north Indio, Calif., on Monday, July 20, 2026.
By: Taya Gray, Jay Calderon, Andy Abeyta
Whether you're looking for some outdoor or air-conditioned fun, there's plenty to do in Palm Springs.
By: Taya Gray, Jay Calderon
Now that we're halfway through the year, let's reflect on the best Acrisure Arena shows of 2026 thus far.
By: Jay Calderon
Hundreds of ALPR Flock cameras recording motorists throughout the Coachella Valley.
