Day: October 15, 2022

City Council

Bakersfield City Council: Public safety, growth on council candidates’ watch lists | Politics | #citycouncil

Bakersfield is really in a state of flux. And while there is lots of talk about people leaving California, Kern County’s population is expected to grow by nearly 24 percent over the next two decades, according to California Department of Finance projections. The city is in the process of creating a master plan that’s going […]

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Mayor

Suspected serial killer arrested while ‘out hunting’ in Stockton, chief says

A Stockton man has been arrested in connection to a series of killings in Stockton and one in Oakland, authorities announced on Saturday. He could face charges for the murders of six men. Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested this morning “while out hunting,” police Chief Stanley McFadden said at a news conference with City Manager […]

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California

California proposes Colorado River water cut of 400,000 acre-feet per year

CNN  —  A group of California water agencies that together consume the largest proportion of lower Colorado River water each year are offering to voluntarily cut their usage in an effort to save the river basin and stave off a larger crisis. But one expert tells CNN the figure being floated doesn’t go nearly far […]

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Alaska

Mitchell chosen as new CEO of Alaska Permanent Fund Corp | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Acting state Revenue Commissioner Deven Mitchell has been chosen as the new chief executive officer of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. The announcement was made Monday by the fund’s board. The corporation said in a statement that the selection “is contingent on the successful negotiation of a salary and benefits package” […]

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City Council

Your Voice Your Vote: El Paso City Council, District 8 debate | #citycouncil

EL PASO, Texas — In the race for El Paso City Council, District 8, candidates Rich Wright, Bettina Olivares, and Chris Canales face off as incumbent Cissy Lizarraga is not seeking reelection. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments […]

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Mayor

Ex-DC deputy mayor explains Virginia home, says he ‘geo bachelored’

Geldart stepped down Wednesday as deputy mayor for public safety and justice, facing scrutiny over an allegation of assault and battery and questions about his residency in Virginia. Former D.C. Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart — who resigned this week after an argument in an Arlington, Virginia, parking lot led to a police statement that the District […]

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Alabama

On the hot seat – Dothan Eagle | #alabama | #democrats

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Arkansas

The Big Lie: Republican orthodoxy

JD Vance, Herschel Walker, Dr. Oz – a party of unfit, low characters. Running these candidates shows utter contempt for voters. They cannot be trusted to hold power. They don’t take their oaths or jobs seriously. Voters should be embarrassed to have them even appear on a ballot. — Jennifer “Pro-privacy” Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) October 15, […]

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City Council

Path forward for city council after leaked recording scandal | #citycouncil

LOS ANGELES — The regularly scheduled Los Angeles City Council meetings did not happen last week as reverberations of racist remarks in a leaked recorded conversation continued to shake Angelenos to their core.  What You Need To Know Both Los Angeles City Council meetings this week have been delayed or adjourned because of vocal protests […]

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Mayor

Abducted mayor, officials in northern Mexico freed, governor says

MEXICO CITY, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The mayor of a small northern Mexican town and a group of local officials kidnapped by armed men have been freed, the governor of the border state of Coahuila said on Saturday. Mario Cedillo Infante, mayor of Guerrero, Coahuila, was abducted with eight other people on Friday night after […]

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