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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CV History: How Windswept Vacant Land Became the Palm Springs Racquet Club, a Haven for Hollywood’s Biggest Stars

CV History: In 1909, a Manhunt for a Local Native American Murderer Captivated the Nation

CV History: Alvah Hicks Moved to Palm Springs in 1913 as a Carpenter—and Went on to Help Build and Lead the City

CV History: His Candidacy Was at First Considered a Joke—but Mayor Sonny Bono Helped Palm Springs Become the Place It Is Today

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