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.
Lasting Impression: ‘An Important Link’
Palm Springs Art Museum has acquired a painting by artist George Brandriff depicting a scene, circa 1920, of the controversial Section 14 in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Art Museum has acquired a painting by artist George Brandriff depicting a scene, circa 1920, from Section 14 in Palm Springs.
Explore Palm Springs: Sonny Bono
As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, a group of Palm Springs residents circulated petitions to recall Mayor Sonny Bono in 1989.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, a group of Palm Springs residents circulated petitions to recall Mayor Sonny Bono in 1989.
Explore Palm Springs: Big Jim Maynard
At 6-foot-6 and 300+ pounds, his wild adventures and kind demeanor made him larger than life after moving to Palm Springs.
Jim Maynard was extra large. At 6-foot-6 and 300+ pounds, his wild adventures and kind demeanor made him larger than life after moving to Palm Springs.
