Former Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet was sentenced to two years probation, avoiding jail time despite admitting he took ...

Steve Pougnet had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy with a major real estate developer in a scheme that ran from 2012 to ...

A jury on Monday acquitted Wessman on all charges, including nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy in case involving former Mayor Steve Pougnet.

Meaney pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge in 2023 and Pougnet pleaded guilty to 21 felony counts in May. Neither is expected to serve jail time for their pleas.

In April, the mayor announced he had ended his business relationship with Meaney. The state Franchise Tax Board suspended Union Abbey in 2009, and the company owed nearly $50,000 in unpaid taxes ...

Today we report on the outcome of a trial involving a prominent developer int he city, what's next for a former hotel site that has long been vacant, and tell you how you and your dog can enjoy some ...

Ex-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet was sentenced Wednesday to two years’ felony probation for accepting six-figure bribes to publicly support development projects in the city. Pougnet, 62, in May ...

Richard Meaney testified in the trial of John Wessman, another accused developer, late Tuesday and most of Wednesday at the Banning Justice Center.

Steve Pougnet, the former mayor Wessman is accused of bribing, and another real estate developer, Richard Meaney, had both pleaded guilty to their parts in a scheme that took place more than a ...

John Wessman faces nine felony charges of bribery and one of conspiracy and is accused of paying a second real estate developer, Richard Meaney, who in turn facilitated about $375,000 payments to ...

John Wessman faces nine felony charges of bribery and one of conspiracy and is accused of paying a second real estate developer, Richard Meaney, who in turn facilitated about $375,000 payments to ...