Judd Spicer, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/juddspicer/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:26:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Judd Spicer, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/juddspicer/ 32 32 Economic Report: Rancho Mirage Expands Affordable Housing and Green Energy Programs https://www.palmspringslife.com/vision/economic-report-rancho-mirage-expands-affordable-housing-and-green-energy-programs/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=775068 Set in front of a stunning mountain backdrop, the winsome city of Rancho Mirage is a dazzling blend of natural beauty, rich history, and thoughtful progress. Home to world-renowned resorts and club life, this sweet spot of the California desert offers not only a serene destination for leisure and luxury but also a viable place to live and work.

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]]> Economic Report: Cathedral City Offers Opportunity and Diversity https://www.palmspringslife.com/vision/economic-report-cathedral-city-offers-opportunity-and-diversity/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=774924 Cathedral City is on the rise, embracing opportunities and building on its diverse and inclusive character. Once viewed as a mere connector between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, the city is shifting perceptions with an expanding calendar of events and a vibrant array of small businesses. At this pace, Cathedral City
might soon outgrow its reputation as a hidden gem.

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]]> Economic Report: Rancho Mirage Leads in Luxury, Innovation, and Sustainability https://www.palmspringslife.com/vision/economic-report-rancho-mirage-leads-in-luxury-innovation-and-sustainability/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751322 The central valley city re-imagines the idea of desert living and embraces an environmentally sensitive approach with new developments.

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]]> Where to Stay Active After Dark in the Coachella Valley https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/where-to-stay-active-after-dark-in-the-coachella-valley/ Wed, 10 May 2023 23:38:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=719221 During sizzle season, life starts after sundown. So, head to these recreational facilities that are lit for evening play.

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]]> Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City Is a Destination Venue for eSports https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/agua-caliente-casino-cathedral-city-is-a-destination-venue-for-esports/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=718256 Take a closer look at the new 360 eSports After Dark events.

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]]> You Don’t Have to Be a Pro to Play at Indian Wells Tennis Garden https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/you-dont-have-to-be-a-pro-to-play-at-indian-wells-tennis-garden/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:12:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=714758 Director of tennis Jai Nettimi shows how anyone can play at one of the most scenic venues in professional tennis.

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]]> The Puck Stops Here https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/coachella-valley-firebirds/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=711304 For coach Dan Bylsma, home is where the hockey fans come to cheer.

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]]> A Lesson in Pickling https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/pickleball-indian-wells/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=701615 Pickleball has taken over the Coachella Valley in the last decade. Here are 3 tips from local pro Kim Jagd for newbies learning the game.

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]]> Fire Away https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/toughest-golf-holes-palm-springs/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:46:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=695219 The desert’s peak season offers golfers primo playing conditions and an opportunity to tackle some of the Coachella Valley’s toughest holes.

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]]> End of an Era https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/chevron-championship/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:46:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=693688 8 highlights to the original golf tournament founded by Dinah Shore, making its last desert appearance in March.

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]]> X-Park’s the Spot https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/skateparks-palm-springs/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:59:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=689184 A radical new skate and BMX park ramps up in La Quinta.

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]]> Game On! https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/coachella-valley-arena/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:56:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=683313 From mic checks to body checks, the desert’s new arena offers a bold new stage for entertainment and sport.

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]]> The Big Swing https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/real-estate/palm-springs-country-clubs/ Mon, 10 May 2021 21:49:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=672157 With the latest influx of homebuyers, the desert’s country clubs have a younger look.

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]]> Resolution Regimes https://www.palmspringslife.com/wellness/ara-pilates/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:22:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=664452 The pandemic is no excuse! Whip that body 
into shape with these outdoor workouts.

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]]> Foreward Momentum https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/golf-coachella-valley/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:41:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=662459 From award-winning clubs to glow-in-the-dark courses, these out-of-the-ordinary golf destinations invite you to have a ball.

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]]> Hey Shorty https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/short-golf-courses-palm-springs/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:27:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=651418 While the Coachella Valley is home to many of the West Coast’s largest championship golf courses, it’s also big on short ones that are perfect for time-crunched beginners or players who simply want to sharpen-up their wedge game.

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]]> Blending in https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/koffi-rancho-mirage/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:53:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=648126 Koffi in Rancho Mirage is the desert’s only specialty coffee retailer with its own roasting facility.

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]]> Pívat’s Premier Plume https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/pivat-cigar-lounge/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:41:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=637114 Sit back and relax amid leather-bound chairs, top-shelf cocktails, and worldly cigars.

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]]> Swing Into Season https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/westin-mission-hills/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:31:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=635033 Coachella Valley ryegrass turf is back in season, providing golfers a prime opportunity to play some of the area’s most formidable tests. Take on these must-play public venues — ranked in order of difficulty.

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]]> Take It Like A Man https://www.palmspringslife.com/shopping-style/palm-springs-barbershops/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:43:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=635128 From flat-tops to fades to hot-towel shaves, Palm Springs barber shops deliver classic and contemporary styles in old-school fashion.

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]]> Bloom and Grow https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/real-estate/leons-landscaping-services-indio/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=611554 Leon’s Landscaping has grown along with Greater Palm Springs.

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]]> Pickle People https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/pickleball-palm-springs/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 04:20:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=606792 Local pro Marcin Rozpedski provides the lowdown on the pickleball craze and how to play.

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]]> An Audience Awaits https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/an-audience-awaits/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:30:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=384013 Golf legend Barney Adams believes the cure for what ails the game’s dwindling numbers lies in the impending senior population boom.

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]]> Easy on the Driver https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/easy-on-the-driver/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:12:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=381498 Challenge your golf game at three courses nestled amid the rolling hills of Temecula.

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]]> 6 Best Golf Instructional Schools in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/6-best-golf-instructional-schools-in-greater-palm-springs/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:03:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=379120 No mater what shape your game is in, these teachers will have you swinging away in no time.

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