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Palm Springs City Council to Address Grand Jury Findings on Grant Oversight Amid Queer Works CEO Fraud Case

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Palm Springs, California, is facing scrutiny over its grant management practices as the City Council prepares to discuss a grand jury report linked to the indictment of Queer Works CEO Jacob Joseph Aaron Rostovsky. The Riverside County civil grand jury released its findings on June 23, highlighting deficiencies in the city’s procedures for processing and monitoring grants and contracts after a thorough investigation. The report revealed that Rostovsky, 35, allegedly misappropriated over $90,000 intended for mental health services supporting the transgender and nonbinary community. He was indicted on Oct. 16, 2024, facing 53 counts of … Read more

Palm Springs ShortFest 2025: A Celebration of Creativity with Panels, Filmmaker Insights, and Oscar-Qualifying Awards

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Palm Springs, California – The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its dynamic programming lineup for this year’s 31st anniversary celebration. Set to take place from June 27 to 29 at the Renaissance Hotel, the festival will feature an array of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that aim to bridge connections among filmmakers, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. Among the notable names set to participate are Jesy Odio, producer of “Everyday in Kaimukī,” and directors such as Josh Margolin (“Thelma”) and Daniel Willis (“Matlock,” “The Rookie”). Meera Menon, known for her work … Read more