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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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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.

Steven Biller Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Palm Springs Art Museum has acquired a painting by artist George Brandriff depicting a scene, circa 1920, from Section 14 in Palm Springs.

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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.

Tracy Conrad Current Digital, History

As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, a group of Palm Springs residents circulated petitions to recall Mayor Sonny Bono in 1989.