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Whoa Nellie

A century ago, “Mother” Nellie Coffman single-handedly made Palm Springs a visitor destination — but don’t bother looking for landmarks honoring her in the city.

Michael Arkin Current PSL, History

A century ago, Nellie Coffman single-handedly made Palm Springs a visitor destination. But you won’t find a city landmark honoring her.

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Paradise Lost

During Easter week in 1969, hippies, bikers, concertgoers, and college kids rolled 
into Palm Springs and raised hell in Tahquitz Canyon.

Michael Arkin Current PSL, History

During Easter week in 1969, hippies, bikers, concertgoers, and college kids rolled 
into Palm Springs and raised hell in Tahquitz Canyon.

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Spring Breakdown

Palm Springs was once a vacation haven for college students until a violent riot and a very famous mayor pulled the plug on the party.

Michael Arkin Current PSL, History

Palm Springs was once a vacation haven for college students until a violent riot and a Mayor Sonny Bono pulled the plug on the party.

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The Ballad of Frank Bogert

Charming in his own gruff way, the “cowboy mayor” played a starring and sometimes controversial role in the pioneer days of Palm Springs.

Michael Arkin Current PSL, History

Charming in his own gruff way, Frank Bogert played a starring and sometimes controversial role in the pioneer days of Palm Springs.