NBC Palm Springs Steve Sumrall recently posed that question to some locals at the Best Bookstore in Palm Springs and followed it up with a multiple choice pop quiz with answers rooted in Our Desert Past.
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When it premiered at the Palm Canyon Theater last February, audiences were entertained and educated about the history of Palm Springs.
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Upon further reflection, we have discovered that this hotel’s location had previously been the subject of a reality show, the site of a pop-up fast food resort and has experienced another tragic death a decade ago.
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The desert’s premier golf event is happening in mid-January, but before the clubs start swinging at the American Express, NBC Palm Springs Steve Sumrall recalls the early days of the tournament.
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Since 1989, Hollywood’s finest have converged on our desert for 2 weeks a year as the world takes notice of all the comedy, drama and action presented at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. NBC Palm Springs Steve Sumrall takes a look back at the early days of this event and discovers why this is a cherished part of Our Desert Past.
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It was 1978 when Palm Springs first experienced its first triple homicide, in the affluent Las Palmas area.
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In regards to the holiday season, the Coachella Valley has had some landmarks and traditions that are quite unique. NBC Palm Springs Steve Sumrall takes a look back at Our Christmas Past!
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Hear the story of Palm Springs first mayor, learn about the earliest instances of gambling in the desert and discover the history of Elvis in Palm Springs!
