Dr. June Robertson McCarroll was the first woman doctor in the Coachella Valley. However, she’s best known as the person who originated the idea of painting a line down the center of the road to help prevent automobile accidents.
Author Archives: Greg Niemann
Greg Niemann is a Palm Springs-based author with five published books: Baja Fever (Mountain ’N’ Air), Baja Legends (Sunbelt Publications), Palm Springs Legends (Sunbelt), Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS (Wiley & Sons) and Las Vegas Legends (Sunbelt). Niemann has written for numerous publications and is a long-time staff member of the San Clemente Journal and a regular contributor to Baja Bound Bulletin. Niemann was a communications manager and publications editor with United Parcel Service for over 34 years, retiring in 1995. A U.S. Army veteran, he earned a journalism degree via night school at CSULA. He and his wife travel as much as possible and enjoy outdoor activities. Learn more at www.gregniemann.com.