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.
When life’s most pressing challenges arise, they rarely send advance notice. Legal matters — whether drafting an estate plan, navigating a complex contract, or confronting the aftermath of an accident — can feel overwhelming. In those moments, the difference between...
Indio, much like its springtime desert blooms, is flourishing. Signs of revitalization abound: new buildings sprout, entrepreneurs open their doors, and residents embrace spaces transforming the community. Years of careful planning and investment are coalescing into a...
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...
In 1894, Dr. Welwood Murray and his wife, Elizabeth, were faced with a question no parent wants to ask: Where should they bury their son, Welwood Erskine Murray, who had died from a respiratory illness at 27? The elder Murray had moved from nearby Banning to Palm...
Reid D. Milanovich, chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, carries with him a deep sense of responsibility. First elected to the Tribal Council in 2014 and elected as chairman in 2022, Milanovich calls the role of Tribal Chairman “an honor” and...
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For almost 30 years, Lance Barney has helped shape the financial landscape of the Coachella Valley, guiding businesses and families alike as executive vice president and regional president of California Bank & Trust. Barney moved to the valley in 1998 with his...
Palm Springs is on a roll. The Coachella Valley’s most iconic city is experiencing a brilliantly successful, multi-year glow up that’s driving progress while building a welcoming and inclusive community. The citywide revival is blazing forward with a slate of...
In the Coachella Valley, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a way of life. From visionary entrepreneurs and nonprofit trailblazers to tech pioneers and creative minds, the region’s rising leaders are shaping a future full of promise. For more than 20 years,...
Johanna Lizarraga has spent 17 years at Think Together, the educational nonprofit that brings before- and after-school programs directly to students across California. Starting in an entry-level role working with middle school students, she has risen to the position...
Val Martinez Garcia brings a deeply personal understanding of perseverance to his role as superintendent/president of College of the Desert (COD). A proud community college graduate who once struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia, he now leads an institution of more than...
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Joseph Elisha has practiced anesthesiology in the Coachella Valley — a specialty he chose because it allowed him to guide patients through one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. “When you’re about to undergo anesthesia for surgery,...
For those still not in-the-know, The Shag Store in Palm Springs is the successful gallery and retail space devoted to the fine art prints and luxury merchandise of artist Josh Agle (aka Shag). “Shag’s colorful, upbeat, clever, and inclusive art resonates with the...
Palm Springs Convention Center A new partnership with Oak View Group paves the way for Palm Springs’ $125 million plan to refresh its convention center. The agreement, approved in July, also covers management of the city’s Bureau of Tourism and is expected to boost...
TEDx — where leading thinkers and passionate doers give the talk of their lives — has come to the Coachella Valley. In August, an eager audience of 100 curious guests converged on Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory for the inaugural TEDxRanchoMirage, curated by...
In Greater Palm Springs, short-term vacation rentals have long been an important part of the region’s tourism economy and lodging landscape. From architectural gems in Palm Springs to family-friendly homes in La Quinta, vacation rentals offer visitors more ways to...
Luxurious and progressive, the City of Rancho Mirage — which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary — is a tranquil place to live, work, and visit. With its world-class resorts and spas and distinctive amenities, this winsome locale appeals not. No Mousing on...
After eight years of hosting a hot-air balloon festival, Cathedral City made a bold move: placing an order for its own heat-lifted craft. The logo for the city’s November festival emblazons half the envelope design. The other half recognizes Visit Greater Palm...
New Hospitality Program Enhances Visitor Experience in Greater Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs welcomes more than 14 million visitors each year, and tourism officials want this number to grow. More direct flights in and out of the expanding Palm Springs International Airport, major upgrades to hotels and resorts, and new accommodations,...
Two Palm Springs–based nonprofit organizations share a similar mission to demystify the process of bringing a product to market or launching a business. The Caravanserai Project and the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership help entrepreneurs and innovators with...
