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Highly anticipated Vesta at Escena is scheduled to debut on Saturday in Cathedral City CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., California Department of Real Estate – Real Estate Broker, Corporation License Number 01842595, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Vesta at Escena (RichmondAmerican.com/VestaAtEscena) in Cathedral City. This exciting addition to the popular Escena masterplan offers three impressive single-story floor plans showcasing professionally curated fixtures and finishes (RichmondAmerican.com/Curated). Grand Opening Event (RichmondAmerican.com/VestaAtEscenaGO) Prospective homebuyers and area agents are encouraged to stop by Vesta at Escena on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for community tours. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. More about Vesta at Escena: New single-story homes with open layouts Three thoughtfully designed floor plans Designer-curated fixtures & finishes 3 to 4 bedrooms & approx. 2,190 to 2,280 sq. ft. Private pools & spas included Community restaurant & golf course Near Palm Springs International Airport Convenient access to shopping, dining & entertainment via SR-111 & I-10 Vesta at Escena is located at 64025 Sapphire Way in Cathedral City. For more information, call 909.579.3288 or visit RichmondAmerican.com. About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1972. MDC’s homebuilding subsidiaries, which operate under the name Richmond American Homes, have helped more than 250,000 homebuyers achieve the American Dream since 1977. One of the largest homebuilders in the nation, MDC is committed to quality and value that is reflected in each home its subsidiaries build. The Richmond American companies have operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.   View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/richmond-american-announces-grand-opening-of-new-palm-springs-community-302457135.html SOURCE M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. Source link

Former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet has admitted guilt in a bribery case tied to allegations he accepted payments in exchange for backing a developer’s real estate ventures. Pougnet, who served two mayoral terms and left office in 2015, was charged in 2017 along with 86-year-old businessman John Elroy Wessman. In 2019, both men and Coachella Valley developer Richard Hugh Meaney, 59, were indicted by a Riverside County grand jury. Prosecutors alleged Wessman and Meaney paid Pougnet over $375,000 between 2012 and 2014 to secure his support for various projects, including the Kimpton hotel and a downtown redevelopment initiative in Palm Springs. At a court conference Wednesday attended by Pougnet’s defense team, prosecutors, and Riverside County Superior Court Judge Samuel Diaz, a pretrial plea deal was reached, with terms submitted by the defense directly to the judge. Pougnet, 62, pleaded guilty to nine counts of bribery involving a public official, eight counts of having an unlawful financial interest in public contracts, and one count of conspiracy. He also entered no contest pleas to three counts of perjury. Sentencing is set for July 2, 2025. Steve Pougnet remains free on his own recognizance. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the agreement was made with the court rather than with prosecutors. The DA’s office objected, accusing Pougnet of betraying public trust.

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