Tonight, on The Roggin Report, a local act of generosity by Kristina Bruno, who set up a "little food pantry" in her Cathedral City front yard to feed the hungry, initially faced a setback when she received a 10-day cease and desist order from Code Enforcement. This sparked immediate community outrage and an offer from a viewer to provide free legal assistance.

However, the full story revealed a collaborative path forward. Bruno confirmed that after speaking with city officials, the city is "fully supporting" her efforts. The cease and desist order was related to the size and placement of the structure, and the city simply requires the pantry to be smaller, more aesthetically pleasing, and permanently secured to the ground for safety.

Bruno stressed the severe need in the community, noting that families with babies, small children, and the elderly rely on the pantry to cover basic food needs so they can afford gifts or bills during the holidays. The city's willingness to compromise was praised by local contributors, who highlighted the interaction as a "wonderful example" of a city working with its residents. Cathedral City officials even encouraged other community members to start their own similar pantries.

The segment also revisited two other local issues:

Mecca Pollution: Residents are demanding a full pollution assessment and cleanup of the recently shut-down Desert View Power Plant, arguing the plant would have been closed sooner if Mecca were a wealthier community.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Rates: The Palm Springs City Council paused massive fee increases at the public golf course after public backlash, fearing the hikes would price out average local golfers. Experts argued that the public course should be subsidized as a public service, regardless of profit.

Thursday, December 4th, 2025