Norms are Karens – California Globe
“Norm!” “How’s the world treating you, Mr. P?” “Like the media treats a conservative.” “Oof – I’ll have the second one on stand-by.” We all know who “Norm” is, but we can be forgiven for not knowing what “norms” are, especially because they are currently shifting, being redefined, appearing and disappearing, and being newly minted […]
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Napa City Council to consider buying site previously meant for Sanctuary Village housing | #citycouncil
The Napa City Council on Tuesday will consider buying a 2.75-acre parcel at 3875 Jefferson St., once intended for the nonprofit housing project known as Sanctuary Village, for the purpose of building affordable housing there. Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. The council previously […]
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Mayor Lucas donating $25,000 to new Kansas City Tree Fund
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is donating $25,000 he received from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Award. The money will be going toward a new Kansas City Tree Fund to help increase and maintain tree canopy coverage throughout Kansas City. College Game set to visit KU for the first […]
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‘The lunatics are trying to take over:’ Quotes from Kenney’s time in Alberta politics | #alaska | #politics
EDMONTON — Alberta’s United Conservative Party is to vote in a new leader and premier on Thursday. Premier Jason Kenney announced in May, following a leadership review, that he would be stepping down. EDMONTON — Alberta’s United Conservative Party is to vote in a new leader and premier on Thursday. Premier Jason Kenney announced in […]
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California drought likely to stretch into fourth year | News
As California’s 2022 water year ends this week, the parched state is bracing for another dry year — its fourth in a row. So far, in California’s recorded history, six previous droughts have lasted four or more years, two of them in the past 35 years. Despite some rain in September, weather watchers expect a […]
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ACHD, Boise City Council, CCDC at loggerheads over two downtown streets | Idaho | #citycouncil
First posted on BoiseDev.com on Sept. 29A years-long disagreement over 5th St. and 6th St. in Downtown Boise boiled over again Wednesday night. Last week, during a joint meeting of the Ada County Highway District Commission and Boise City Council, representatives of the city and urban renewal agency Capital City Development Corp. presented an updated […]
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California Pizza Kitchen Is Making A Surprising Change After 35 Years
The West Coast Burger is a blend of wagyu, brisket, and chuck roast, according to the press release. The toppings lineup is stacked, including applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, and melted cheese. California Pizza Kitchen has been cannonballing into the world of avante-garde menu items lately. In April, CPK announced a lineup of other non-pizza […]
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Mayor Ken Welch extends state of emergency in St. Petersburg
Amid lingering power outages and ongoing cleanup efforts after Hurricane Ian, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has extended the state of local emergency in the city another week. The order, signed Saturday night, states that the city experienced sustained winds of up to 60 mph and gusts up to 77 mph during the storm and […]
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The investigation into the firing of Alaska Permanent Fund CEO Angela Rodell just raises more questions | #alaska | #politics
“With All Due Respect” is a podcast featuring Andrew Halcro with opinions about Alaska politics, life and entertainment. It can be heard here and wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode 70 (1:00:24) The investigation into the firing of Alaska Permanent Fund CEO Angela Rodell raises more questions. Ketchikan is fighting the culture wars this election […]
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California Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fabrics, Makeup – NBC Bay Area
Long-lasting chemicals that may be harmful to humans and animals were banned in textiles, cosmetics and personal care products on Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom when he signed two bills into law. The chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS break down very slowly and some studies have shown that exposure to the […]
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