Hollywood’s Unions Praise Gov. Newsom’s Pledge To Sign Bill Extending California’s Film Tax Incentives Program – Deadline
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to sign a bill that would extend the state’s $330 million-a-year film and television production tax credit program until 2030 is receiving high praise from the Entertainment Union Coalition, whose members include SAG-AFTRA, the DGA, the California IATSE Council, Teamsters Local 399 and Laborers International Union of North America Local […]
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Fort Wayne City Council President Teases Mayoral Run – WOWO 1190 AM | #citycouncil
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The president of Fort Wayne City Council says he’s looking into the possibility of running for mayor. 4th District Republican Councilman Jason Arp posted on social media that he created an exploratory committee for a possible mayoral run. If Arp decides to run for Fort Wayne mayor, he would face off against […]
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts safety success at summer celebration
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson hopes that Saturday’s celebration at UNT Dallas becomes an annual tradition. Families, city staff and Dallas police officers gathered at the university’s South Dallas campus for the culmination of the mayor’s Summer of Safety program, which provides free and low-cost programs for youth to keep them engaged when school’s out. This […]
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Pro- and anti-abortion groups clash at California Planned Parenthood clinic | California
A clash between groups opposing and supporting abortion rights broke out at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Modesto, California, on Saturday was cleared by law enforcement in tactical riot gear using pepper ball guns, police have confirmed. The encounter, which resulted in multiple arrests, was confirmed by the Modesto police department. Video of the clash […]
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Candidate forum set for Vallejo City Council election – Times-Herald | #citycouncil
The African American Alliance, in partnership with the Vallejo Branch of NAACP and Community Democratic Club will host Candidate Forum 22 for the Vallejo City Council election on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located at 1905 Florida Street in Vallejo. COVID conscious protocols will be enforced. Masks are […]
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NJ mayor working to address ‘boom’ parties plaguing S.I. residents
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Officials in the neighboring Garden State have heard Staten Islanders’ complaints about noisy “boom” parties loud and clear and are working to address the concerns. Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of Staten Island elected officials penned a letter to Christian Bollwage, the mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, urging him to […]
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Plan for iconic California park pits housing against history
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE August 25, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/health-california-berkeley-university-of-c0b263490acde542c3a67a656a56d02e BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Berkeley, an eclectic California city renowned for tie-dyed hippies and high-brow intellectuals, is experiencing a 1960s flashback triggered by People’s Park, a landmark that has served as a counterculture touchstone, political stepping stone and refuge for homeless people. The 3-acre (1.2-hectare) site’s colorful […]
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Connections: Credit Counseling of Arkansas appoints new director
The board of directors at Fayetteville nonprofit Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) recently named Mary Catherine Harcourt its executive director. She replaces Keith Hicks. Harcourt had been the interim executive director and previously the director of financial systems. She has worked for CCOA since 1997 with various jobs including operations director, human resources, financial management […]
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Ex-City Hall staffer is demanding info on all Woodland utility customers | Government and Politics | #citycouncil
WOODLAND — In mid-August, a most unusual notice went out to all of Woodland’s 2,000 utility customers: Neither or a bill nor a service alert, the communique let them know a citizen wants the city to share their information as part of a public records request. State law gives residents the right to access public documents […]
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Mayor Youth Council Returning To Hopkinsville
The Sixth Mayor’s “Youth Council” — typically dubbed “MYCity” — is making its return in Hopkinsville. All interested Christian County juniors and seniors, whether they’re schooled at home or in public/private institutions, are encouraged to apply. Current Mayor Wendell Lynch noted the “best start” is a “head start,” and that up to 25 emerging leaders […]
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