I anchor the morning news on NBC Palm Springs from 6 to 7 a.m., then head out to report on stories throughout the day. I started my career in news over 30 years ago, eventually transitioning to sports \u200awith NFL Network and Fox Sports. Now that I\u2019m back in news, I\u2019ve rediscovered how much I love telling meaningful stories that make a difference and serve our community.<\/p>\n
This place reminds me to slow down, listen carefully, and lead with empathy. It shapes not just how I report the news, but why I do it \u2014 to make a real impact, right here at home.<\/p>\n
The sunsets never get old, the mountains are grounding, and the simplicity of desert life reminds me to slow down and be present. Plus, cruising around on my Vespa on warm nights is my favorite \u2014 there\u2019s nothing like that feeling of freedom under the desert sky.<\/p>\n
I always recommend El Paseo. It\u2019s the Rodeo Drive of the desert and one of the most beautiful, walkable streets in California. You can easily spend an afternoon strolling the palm-lined avenue, exploring boutiques, and relaxing at caf\u00e9s. Some of my favorite stops: La Provence<\/a> for breakfast, The Wine & Cheese Shop<\/a> for lunch, Porta Via<\/a> for dinner, and La Dolce Piccola<\/a> for dessert. For shopping, I love browsing Blonde, Josie\u2019s, and House of Lolo<\/a>. And of course, a visit isn\u2019t complete without a trip to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens<\/a> \u2014 a true local gem! I also love that Palm Desert is home to the McCallum Theatre<\/a>, where I can catch Broadway shows and live performances without leaving town.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NBC Palm Springs anchor Mary Story shares her favorite spots in Palm Desert and what she loves the most about life in the desert. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":779702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[495],"tags":[1803],"advertiser":[],"poi_city":[15199],"class_list":["post-779699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-culture","tag-palm-desert","poi_city-palm-desert"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n