From One Rancho Mirage Mayor to Another
As outgoing Mayor Ted Weill handed over the City of Rancho Mirage’s reins to incoming Mayor Charles Townsend, he reflected in his last official “Mayor’s Message” on all that’s been…
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A Fiery Fireman “Chef Challenge” Finale at PIRCH
Well, it ended where it all started—at PIRCH, that beloved purveyor of high-quality appliances and fixtures for the home whose motto is “Kitchen. Bath. Outdoor. Joy.” The retailer, located in…
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The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is a Great Resource for Visitors and Residents Alike
My pal Samantha Tweddell is one smart cookie. After working for almost two decades on behalf of business owners and consumers in the non-profit sector at both the local and…
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Omni Veteran Mark Piatkowski Joins Rancho Las Palmas as General Manager
There’s a new kid on the block, but as it turns out, he’s an old hat at running resorts. Mark Piatkowski—a three-decade veteran of the hospitality business who has served…
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Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Tickets on Sale March 1
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a travel and tourism blogger for the City of Rancho Mirage is the responsibility I have for alerting my loyal…
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Obama & Southeast Asian Leaders at Sunnylands
This is getting to be a habit. President Barack Obama traveled to the Palm Springs Valley for the sixth time in three years for a five-day visit from Friday, February…
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The Man Behind Rancho Mirage’s New Amphitheater
When I’m being swept away by a theatrical or musical production, I’m not in the habit of thinking much about the people behind the actual design and construction of its…
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Movie Stars Rain Down on Palm Springs
There was a little chill in the air but the skies were clear as Hollywood movie stars rained down onto the plush red carpet at the 27th Annual Palm Springs…
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A Minute with Wally’s Bar Manager Erin Earhart
In its continuing quest to bring fresh ideas to your bar coaster and dining room table, Wally’s Desert Turtle on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage recently hired bar manager Erin…
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Palm Springs Valley Gets Its Michelin Man
Gluttony knows there’s nary a reason to ever travel outside of Rancho Mirage city limits to nourish your inner foodie. That’s because my hometown has restaurants of every stripe. Every…
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