The Gift of the Past

Some eight decades ago, a brilliant young photographer, Stephen Willard, settled in Palm Springs. Through his lens, he made the familiar iconic More

• Stephen H. Willard photos

Their memories fading, group makes new ones

The art project is simple. Make a fish sculpture using crumbled sheets of newspaper wrapped with masking tape. The crafters are slow and deliberate. They labor over each step. More

Palm Springs composer Ben Lees is latest piano man

A CD of music by Palm Springs-based composer Benjamin Lees has been named the Best New Piano Music Recording of the 2007-2008 season by International Piano magazine of England. More

The Fords receive honor

This inspiring event honored President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford with the third annual Spirit of the Desert Award for their long association and support of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church and its charity, Episcopal Community Services. More

DAR fundraiser benefits struggling U.S. veterans

The day was as glorious as it should be for a day honoring our veterans both living and fallen; but this Daughters of the American Revolution event also honored a third classification — living veterans who have fallen on hard times. More