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The Coachella Valley, through a local lens

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Local stories, original photographs and useful guides to the Coachella Valley and nearby mountain towns.

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Rocky ridges, a desert wash and homes in the Haystack Mountain area Original photography · Mark Miller
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Open nowPalm Springs

Marlowe’s — Avalon Palm Springs

Reported operating by October 25, 2026

Open nowCathedral City

Eagle Cathedral City

Grand opening held October 30, 2026

Open nowIndio

Ranch House Bar & Grill

Reported open by October 19, 2026

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