Palm Springs architecture, natural scenery impress Express-News Copyright 2013 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 4:57 pm, Friday, April 12, 2013 PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. — I've landed in the middle of a geological fashion show. Here in California's Coachella Valley, mountains rise in every direction, each slope displaying its own raiment: ruffled sienna velour, tufted moss-green corduroy, shirred burgundy seersucker, shimmery pewter and bronze brocade.