This Desert Sun article, by Rosalie Murphy, takes a look at HOA dues in the Coachella Valley. Some of the highlights:

• The median monthly payment for HOA membership in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area is $315, according to a 2015 study from real estate research website Trulia. That …

Palm Springs Life's 2015 Annual Edition of The Guide Magazine is out...it's a great source of information on things to do, see and experience in the Oasis (the 9 resort cities of the Coachella Valley / Greater Palm Springs area). Check it out using the link below:

http://www.desertguide-digital.com/desertguide/september_2015?pg=1#pg1

The Desert Sun took a look at a report commissioned and partly funded by the Hi-Lo Desert Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America on the economic impact of golf in the Coachella Valley. Some of the highlights:

• The direct and indirect impact of golf on …

El Paseo, in the heart of Palm Desert, is often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. In addition to its many art galleries, shops, boutiques and restaurants, it houses a large collection of stunning outdoor art. You can enjoy it anytime or see it during El Paseo …

While many California road-trippers head to popular places like San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara or San Francisco, this Desert Sun article looks at some of the hidden gems along the Pacific coast. These are quaint beach towns, vineyards and other inviting enclaves. And, they’re perfect for both summer getaways …

This Desert Sun article looks at a few of the hotel memberships being offered by some of the Coachella Valley’s best resorts, to allow local members repeat access to the resort’s products and services, often at deep discounts. Some of the offerings include:

·         The Avalon Palm Springs’ …

Have you ever thought of a contemporary California desert luxury home? If so, then check out this quick peak at a couple of homes in the Dominion community in central Rancho Mirage.

https://youtu.be/lQKpn4IaEvg

This article from W Magazine, a Conde Nast publication, takes a look at Palm Springs, the playground of stars since Hollywood began, and suddenly, once again, the capital of cool…

http://www.wmagazine.com/culture/travel/2015/08/leonardo-dicaprio-palm-springs/photos/

One way to beat the heat...the ACE Hotel and Swim Club, at 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs, will be hosting the "Dog Days of Summer Pool Party" on August 20th, from 7 pm to 10 pm. The event is a fundraiser for the Palm Desert chapter of …

Drought-stricken California received promising news yesterday that El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean are continuing to gain momentum. Since California has historically seen wet winters during strong El Niño events like the one now underway, the chances of desperately needed wet winter weather on the West Coast are increasing. …