Media personality Scott Nevins files to run for Palm Springs City Council | #citycouncil
Two more Palm Springs residents have filed paperwork indicating their intention to run for city council, although one will have to wait until November to see if the seat he is seeking will even go up for reelection. One of those to file was Scott Nevins, a media personality who has been featured in two […]
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Where to watch fireworks in Southern California
LOS ANGELES – Fourth of July is just around the corner! Here is a list of events happening across the Southland to celebrate America’s birthday. Los Angeles County Alhambra Join the City of Alhambra for a 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Almansor Park located at 800 South Almansor Street. Gates open at 4 p.m. […]
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Mt. Angel Mayor, former Fire Chief Don Fleck dies at 68
Mt. Angel Mayor Don Fleck died June 26 at the age of 68. The funeral for Fleck will be held at noon July 1, followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel. A memorial service for him will be held at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Angel Festhalle. Fleck had been Mt. […]
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Supreme Court lets GOP-drawn Alabama congressional map stay in place | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The lower court had ordered a new map to be drawn, which could have led to Democrats gaining another seat in the House in the fall. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent. The justices also said they would hear arguments over the map, adding another potentially explosive issue — concerning […]
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As Alaska Votes, New Alaska-centered political thriller dubbed a winner | #alaska | #politics
Best new thriller Author Joe Rothstein A heart-pounding adrenaline ride of backroom politics and dangerous moves from a shadow cabal will keep readers on the edge of their seats.” — Pacific Book Reviews WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — While Alaska is drawing intense national political interest focused on Sarah Palin’s campaign for […]
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Energy bills to rise for SWEPCO customers in Arkansas
The about 124,800 Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) customers in western Arkansas will soon see an increase in their energy bill. The utility company reported Wednesday (June 29) that the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) approved its rate request. SWEPCO sought a base rate increase and an interim fuel adjustment for the 2021 winter storm […]
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California’s 2022 Proposed Labor and Employment Laws – Pending Legislation that Employers Should Monitor | King & Spalding
Series 3, 10 in 10: Issue 2 California employers, both new and old, should take note of pending bills that could further expand companies’ legal responsibilities under California’s extensive and unique labor and employment laws. Below is a sampling of the Golden State legislation that employers may want to monitor in the coming legislative season. […]
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Qualification period ends for Auburn’s 2022 municipal election | #elections | #alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) – The qualification period has ended for Auburn’s 2022 municipal election. The following candidates have completed paperwork to qualify for the election: Mayor: Ron Anders, Jr. (incumbent, unopposed) Ward 1: Arthur L. Dowdell Sr., Connie Fitch-Taylor (incumbent) Ward 2: Kelley Griswold (incumbent), Paul West Ward 3: Beth Witten (incumbent, unopposed) Ward 4: […]
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Wealth tax to fund clean air and wildfire programs qualifies for California’s November ballot
Tax the rich. Clean the air. It’s not a bumper stick yet. But it might soon be. A plan to raise income taxes on some of California’s wealthiest residents — individuals and couples making more than $2 million a year — and use the money to pay for increased electric vehicle rebates, more electric charging stations, […]
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Mountain View City Council declares stage 2 water emergency, announces restrictions | News | #citycouncil
The Mountain View City Council declared a stage 2 water emergency, enacting restrictions on outdoor irrigation and other measures to encourage water conservation. Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber. The city of Mountain View declared a stage 2 water emergency Tuesday, restricting outdoor irrigation for residents to two days a week, city officials said. […]
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