Poolside Gossip, the 1970 photo that has come to symbolize Palm Springs and the desert lifestyle. This is the story of how that photo came to be!

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It's been almost three decades since Ol' Blue Eyes passed away. But his presence here in the Valley is as strong as when he lived and entertained here. In this episode, I take a look at when Frank came to Palm Springs and his impact as a celebrity and philanthropist in the Valley.

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This is an episode about resilience and calm in the face of adversity, and a part of Palm Springs' history that should not be forgotten. I interview Miss Thelma, a (nearly) lifelong Palm Springs resident who was impacted by the removal of homes on Section 14 - an unpleasant time in Palm Springs history.

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For more than 50 years, the Desert Circus celebrated Palm Springs' love for horses and riding through the desert with an annual festival. Parades, car races, pageants, all to raise money for charity.

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The five fire stations in Palm Springs all have an interesting history - we take a look! From the very first Fire Hall on Palm Canyon to the most recent - an odd conversion of a structure in the south part of the city.

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Spanish Colonial Architecture becomes the predominant architectural influence in Palm Springs before Modernism! If you live in California, look around - shopping centers, homes, commercial buildings - the style's influence is everywhere!

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We look at William Charles Tanner, artist and designer of many of the early 20th-century Palm Springs buildings.

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Alvah Hicks, entrpreneur, designer and builder made a big impact on early Palm Springs.

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The impact of land and cattle baron Prescott T. Stevens, Palm Springs pioneer, developer, and builder of the El Mirador hotel.

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Moorten Botanical Garden, a mainstay in Palm Springs for 70 years!

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