Features Archives - Coachella Valley Independent

CV History: Mount San Jacinto, Viewed as Sacred by Indigenous Tribes, Has Long Spawned Legends and Captured Imaginations

by Greg Niemann September 14th, 2023September 14th, 2023

Mount San Jacinto protects the Coachella Valley from coastal dampness, fog and westerly winds. It’s a natural barrier between climates unlike any other in the United States.

CV History: How John Guthrie McCallum Became Palm Springs’ First Permanent Non-Native American Resident

by Greg Niemann August 7th, 2023August 7th, 2023

CV History: The Adventurous White Sisters Made Their Mark on Early Palm Springs

by Greg Niemann July 9th, 2023July 8th, 2023

CV History: Before the Tribe-Owned Casinos, Illegal Gambling Operations Brought Crowds to Cathedral City

by Greg Niemann June 8th, 2023June 8th, 2023

CV History: The Legendary Chi Chi Club Drew the Stars to Palm Springs

by Greg Niemann May 12th, 2023May 12th, 2023

The Plaza Theatre’s Next Act: Before Renovations Begin, the Downtown Palm Springs Landmark Is Hosting Weekly Tuesday-Night Open Houses

by Matt King April 27th, 2023April 27th, 2023

CV History: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies Helped Revitalize the Plaza Theatre and Brought Crowds Downtown for 22 Years

by Greg Niemann April 16th, 2023April 15th, 2023

CV History: Nellie Coffman, Founder of the Desert Inn, Is Often Considered the ‘Mother’ of Palm Springs

by Greg Niemann March 15th, 2023March 15th, 2023

The Foilies 2023: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency

by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock News March 13th, 2023March 13th, 2023

Worthy Citizen: Legendary Drummer Alvin Taylor Fights for Justice for Section 14 Survivors

by Cat Makino February 13th, 2023February 14th, 2023

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