Meet Zoe Gray, the PSHS valedictorian who has been reaching for the cosmos since fifth grade
The recent graduate just landed a $50,000 Edison Scholarship to study at UC Berkeley, where the sky is only the beginning.
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Meet Megan Robinson: The community connector helping Palm Springs in Colour find its people
Through a popular events calendar and a new social club, Robinson is building inclusive spaces — and real friendships — for people of color across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Meet Tiffany Xa: A Palm Springs teen who believes in creating paths for those who come after her
The recent PSHS graduate transformed from a young club member into a leader at the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, living by her belief that "we have the power to change the lives around us for the better."
Meet Shamora Wright: An entrepreneur championing Black wellness who found her path on local trails
"If you support Black women, and you support being healthy, and you want to get out into nature, then please come out, work out with us. Be out in nature with us."
Meet Timothy Cornwall: An educator and animal enthusiast
In his current role as a puppy trainer at Palm Springs-based Guide Dogs of the Desert, Cornwall gets to witness firsthand the profound impact of his work.
Meet Malakai Strong: One of your neighbors defying life’s challenges to uplift others
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to a Black, trans, disabled social work intern who has overcome the odds and now inspires others through resilience and advocacy.
Meet Nathan Gunkel, retiring after 27 years of service to the city after fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to Palm Springs Fire Department Capt. Nathan Gunkel, who is off to enjoy a hard-earned retirement, leaving behind a legacy like few others.
Meet Peyton Aaronson, a Palm Springs native whose life and career have both come full circle
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to a local woman who returned to her hometown in order to fill a critical need. The 2012 PSHS grad is one of the veterinarians caring for our animal companions.
Meet Lili Rodriguez, an emerging leader helping to make one of our biggest events a rousing success
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to one of the driving forces behind the Palm Springs International Film Festival who was recently recognized at the State of the City event.
Meet Justin Pierce Lawler, a big-city transplant feeling right at home with both the PSPD and the city’s LGBTQ+ community
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to a Palm Springs Police Department officer who gives us his take on where to eat and what to see, how to meet people, and what might be missing here.
Meet Lisa Vossler Smith, the Modernism Week CEO creating a magical miniature Barbie world in Palm Springs
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to the woman behind the story of the characters who live at Silkstone Estate, just in time to catch their friends on the big screen.
Meet Yamilet Herrera, a recent PSHS graduate headed off to UCLA with a big honor under her belt
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to a Palm Springs High School graduate who has big plans for her future after landing a prestigious Gates Scholarship that will help her attend UCLA.
Meet Megan Robinson: The community connector helping Palm Springs in Colour find its people
Through a popular events calendar and a new social club, Robinson is building inclusive spaces — and real friendships — for people of color across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Meet Tiffany Xa: A Palm Springs teen who believes in creating paths for those who come after her
The recent PSHS graduate transformed from a young club member into a leader at the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, living by her belief that "we have the power to change the lives around us for the better."
Meet Shamora Wright: An entrepreneur championing Black wellness who found her path on local trails
"If you support Black women, and you support being healthy, and you want to get out into nature, then please come out, work out with us. Be out in nature with us."
Meet Timothy Cornwall: An educator and animal enthusiast
In his current role as a puppy trainer at Palm Springs-based Guide Dogs of the Desert, Cornwall gets to witness firsthand the profound impact of his work.
Meet Malakai Strong: One of your neighbors defying life’s challenges to uplift others
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to a Black, trans, disabled social work intern who has overcome the odds and now inspires others through resilience and advocacy.
Meet Nathan Gunkel, retiring after 27 years of service to the city after fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to Palm Springs Fire Department Capt. Nathan Gunkel, who is off to enjoy a hard-earned retirement, leaving behind a legacy like few others.
Meet Peyton Aaronson, a Palm Springs native whose life and career have both come full circle
In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to a local woman who returned to her hometown in order to fill a critical need. The 2012 PSHS grad is one of the veterinarians caring for our animal companions.
Meet Lili Rodriguez, an emerging leader helping to make one of our biggest events a rousing success
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to one of the driving forces behind the Palm Springs International Film Festival who was recently recognized at the State of the City event.
Meet Justin Pierce Lawler, a big-city transplant feeling right at home with both the PSPD and the city’s LGBTQ+ community
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to a Palm Springs Police Department officer who gives us his take on where to eat and what to see, how to meet people, and what might be missing here.
Meet Lisa Vossler Smith, the Modernism Week CEO creating a magical miniature Barbie world in Palm Springs
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to the woman behind the story of the characters who live at Silkstone Estate, just in time to catch their friends on the big screen.
Meet Yamilet Herrera, a recent PSHS graduate headed off to UCLA with a big honor under her belt
In this month's Profiles, we introduce you to a Palm Springs High School graduate who has big plans for her future after landing a prestigious Gates Scholarship that will help her attend UCLA.