Explore Palm Springs: Bob Hope Desert Classic Ball
This star-studded event brought in performers like Jack Benny and Joey Heatherton with proceeds earmarked for Eisenhower Medical Center and others.
Explore Palm Springs: Roy Rogers
Popular TV cowboy attends first meeting of his largest fan club.
The desert area chapter of Roy Rogers Riders, one of the largest in the country, held its first meeting at the Plaza Theatre on Jan. 14, 1950. The Desert Sun published an official entry blank for all local children who were interested in attending the meeting to fill out. The first meeting was attended by Roy Rogers, himself. The regular
Explore Palm Springs: Fashions in Furs
The New Year in 1950 began with a fashion show of furs by designer Maurice Gebbar at the Rossmore Hotel.
Explore Palm Springs: Building Boom
Residents call on city council to limit growth in November 1972.
Explore Palm Springs: McCallum Family
They were the first non-Native American residents before Palm Springs became a city.
Elvis Was in the Building
Hidden Lodge still attracts tourists as the place the King filmed Kid Galahad.
Hidden Lodge in Idyllwild still attracts tourists as the place the King filmed Kid Galahad.
Explore Palm Springs: O’Donnell Golf Club
This Palm Springs landmark has a tradition that goes back to the city's early history.
Explore Palm Springs: La Plaza Opens
Sale's Plaza Market adds to lore of downtown shopping center.
Explore Palm Springs: The Vaqueros
Private riding club embarked on five-day horseback adventure from Palm Springs.
On October 17, 1941 the Vaqueros, consisting of hundreds of horsemen from all parts of the country, began the annual trail ride and camping trip.