Day: November 24, 2022

California

Gold Rush Sonora was site of first Thanksgiving Day in California | News

Gold Rush California’s first Thanksgiving Day premiered in Sonora with “fun and jollity, but not of the most refined order,” Capt. Thomas R. Stoddart wrote in his 1861 history of Tuolumne County. The historic hoorah on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1849, was held nine days before the state’s official day of grace proclaimed by Military Gov. […]

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City Council

City council learns more about Ivy Tech | News | #citycouncil

Jeannie Hamblin-Fox, with Ivy Tech Community College, gave the New Castle City Council an update Monday about the college and its role within the community. Hamblin-Fox, site director for New Castle’s branch of Ivy Tech Community College, has been with the college for 23 years. She told the council Ivy Tech is the largest community […]

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Mayor

Mayor Michael McCabe denies Westfield councilors’ $1.1M request to reduce taxes

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe is rejecting a City Council request to spend $1.1 million in free cash to offset taxes, and will speak with the council at a special meeting it has scheduled to set the tax rates at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. The council voted 7-5 on Nov. 17 to table its […]

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Alabama

What amendments are on the ballot in Alabama? | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Ten amendments to the Alabama constitution are on the ballot tomorrow across Alabama. In some counties, additional local amendments may appear on the ballot as well. Below are explanations of each statewide amendment. The first question on each Alabama voter’s ballot regarding the state constitution asks Alabamians to vote “yes” or […]

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California

California teacher arrested for sending lewd messages to minor

A California high school teacher and LGBTQ+ club moderator was arrested Wednesday for sending lewd messages to a child. Roger Kavigan, a social science teacher at Foothill High School in Santa Ana, allegedly posed as a minor to carry out his perverted scheme, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. Kavigan was nabbed five days after […]

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California

California Labor Laws Are Changing & This TikTok HR Consultant Is Helping Locals Break It Down

With midterm elections officially wrapped up, California is seeing a massive change in the state’s labor laws. So, this content creator is using her TikTok platform to help both employees and employers understand the changes that are coming to the workplace. Cindy O’Peka, who lists herself as a Human Resources Consultant based out of Folsom, […]

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City Council

Camas City Council divided over new, increasing taxes | #citycouncil

When it came to collecting revenues that help fund the city’s basic services, the Camas City Council was a house divided this week. Council members split their revenue-related votes on Monday, Nov. 21 — knocking down a 1% increase to the city’s property tax levy for the general fund, while approving a 1% increase on […]

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Mayor

Mayor Eric Adams’ son chasing rap dreams in Albania

Mayor Eric Adams’ son is chasing his rap dreams — all the way to Albania. The Big Apple’s first son, Jordan Coleman — aka rapper “Jayoo” – took to the stage in the capital city of Tirana Wednesday night to compete in the Albanian equivalent of “American Idol.” The 26-year-old, who was joined by two […]

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Alabama

Nov. 8, 2022 US election coverage | #elections | #alabama

The battle for control of Congress – both the House and the Senate – is coming down to a dwindling number of key races, with Democrats dashing Republicans’ hopes for a red wave and both parties hanging onto hopes of winning narrow majorities. Republicans began the night with a rout in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis won […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’s ‘very seriously’ considering 2024 presidential bid

Washington CNN  —  Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson is “very seriously” considering a 2024 presidential campaign, he told “CNN This Morning” on Thursday. “Absolutely. I’m looking at it – looking at it very seriously. After the midterm elections, it’s more intense, and it’s an accelerated review, and after going to Iowa, I’m encouraged that a […]

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