san jacinto mountains

Making a Monument

When developers set their sights too close to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, concerned citizens won public and tribal support to create a national monument to protect the land for future generations.

Janice Kleinshmidt Attractions, Current PSL

When developers set their sights too close to the mountains, public and tribal push created the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

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See You at the Top

The steep road to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station presents a mighty and surprisingly popular workout amid inspiring views.

Janice Kleinshmidt Biking, Current PSL, Health & Wellness

The steep road to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station presents a mighty and surprisingly popular workout amid inspiring views.

HigherEd

Build It and They Will Stay

Colleges are expanding campuses and academic offerings to meet the need for a diverse workforce.

Janice Kleinshmidt Vision

Colleges are expanding campuses and academic offerings to meet the need for a diverse workforce in Greater Palm Springs.

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Brave New Swirls

The Coachella Valley uncorks a resurrected wine-bar scene.

Janice Kleinshmidt Restaurants

As food-loving millennials discover the pleasures of oenophilia, wine consumption is on the rise, and wine bars are seeing a resurgence including Greater Palm Springs.

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Man about Town

Charles Phoenix promotes Palm Springs wherever he goes, and he's a fixture at Modernism Week.

Janice Kleinshmidt Modernism

Charles Phoenix knows the intricacies of desert lore better than many residents, which comes in handy when he serves as a double-decker bus tour guide during Modernism Week.

palm springs festivals

Culture Club

Whether you’re into film, literature, fine art, 
or just getting out of the house, a trio of 
festivities ensures an agenda full of edification.

Janice Kleinshmidt Arts & Entertainment

In January, Greater Palm Springs Festivals bring exceptional films, literature, and artworks center stage to give locals and visitors a chance to experience a winter wonderland of culture.

The Scenery and the Scene

Sled dogs, hot air balloons, beauty queens and … dolphins? You betcha!

Janice Kleinshmidt History

According to newspaper and magazine articles published before the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway opened, up to half a million people a year could be expected to ride the tramcars.