For Salvador Camarena, wrapping a gift is a work of art.
Ellen Alperstein
Ellen Alperstein is an independent journalist based in Palm Desert whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and Orange Coast.
Paul McCartney Plans Pappy & Harriet’s Stop Tonight
Desert Trip duo kick Trump off the lead news report.
The Plant Manager
The desert is too dry, too hot, too rocky to grow food naturally. Isn’t it?
Bighorn Boosters
You can participate in the Bighorn Institite helicopter census of sheep this fall.
The Hills Are Alive
Peninsular bighorn sheep are superbly adapted to their mountainous desert home. Bighorn Institute is finding success helping humans become better neighbors.
Cold Gold
The noble Hawaiian heritage of Lappert’s Ice Cream gives its desert provider leverage to expand his fun food fortune.
Coachella Valley Serves Up 4 Foodie Faves
Culinary stars we found in unexpected places throughout the valley
Bird Is the Word
Are pigeons desecrating the vintage Brown Jordan outdoor furniture? Are angry geese chasing you down the golfcart path? Prey for a solution.
Spring Forward
Head for the hills, washes, palm oases … and see the desert in bloom
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
