It is very different here. Maybe a trend towards strange positive art?
http://www.kmir6.com/news/local/163817866.html
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120726/NEWS01/207260303/Graffiti-art-Opinions-vary-Palm-Springs
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120725/NEWS01/120725006/Graffiti-art-Become-Change-painted-Palm-Springs-embankment
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120729/NEWS01/120729003/New-message-appears-Palm-Springs-wash
http://www.thecoachellavalleyartscene.com/2011/09/15/mysterious-desert-weirdness/
http://www.laquintacove.org/ufo-on-the-mountain/
