Day: November 25, 2022

California

Report: California, ‘Story of Two Economies,’ Must Promote Growth in Underserved Regions

A state commission has urged California leaders to help bridge the economic gap between coastal and inland regions. Here, fields surround El Centro in Imperial County, east of San Diego. Aerial photo courtesy UC Riverside California must do more to promote inclusive and sustainable regional economic growth by prioritizing resources for underserved regions, a state […]

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California

Ski California introduces digital Mountain Safety Guide

Skiing and snowboarding are favorite past times of Northern Californians, but the sports also come with inherent risks.To educate riders and help them avoid the dangers on the slope, Ski California has unveiled a new digital version of the Mountain Safety Guide.”The mountain safety guide is designed to be an A-to-Z guide on safety before […]

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City Council

Lakewood City Council honors Nisqually Indian Tribe – The Suburban Times | #citycouncil

November 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment · City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood City Council was honored to present a proclamation to the Nisqually Indian Tribe honoring November as Native American Heritage Month. The city is committed to strengthening its government-to-government relationship with the Tribe and continuing to build a partnership.  The Lakewood […]

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Mayor

Scott’s cigarette butt lawsuit sends a worrisome message about the mayor’s priorities

Civil lawsuits, generally in the form of class actions, have played important and even noble roles in redressing wrongs by the manufacturers of products. For example, the settlement reached last year between attorneys representing state, local and tribal governments and Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of OxyContin, will provide as much as $10 billion toward compensating and […]

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Arkansas

#9 Arkansas Edged, 90-87, by #10/8 Creighton

Mike Cawood November 22, 2022 LAHAINA, Hawaii – The ninth-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks made a furious comeback attempt but fell just short to #10/8 Creighton in the semifinals of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tuesday afternoon. For the second straight game, Anthony Black scored a game-best 26 points while leading the team with six rebounds and six […]

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California

Security efforts stepped up across California on Black Friday

Black Friday shoppers flock to Citadel Outlets Some shoppers stayed overnight to ensure a good spot in line as they seek deep discounts. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – Thousands are expected to head to malls and stores in Los Angeles County Friday for Black Friday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol to […]

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City Council

Marion City Council set for Dec. 5, public meeting set for Nov. 28 | Black Belt News | #citycouncil

The next Marion City Council will be held on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. after a public meeting on a possible change of selling alcoholic beverages takes place on Nov. 28.  The public meeting on Nov. 28 will be held at 7 p.m., following a public safety meeting in the council chambers at 6 […]

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Alabama

Alabama leads court victory against ‘radical’ enviros, upholds Trump-era reforms | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

An Alabama-led effort to uphold Trump-era Endangered Species Act regulations has prevailed in federal court, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday. Marshall, who was recently elected chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, notched a victory against environmental groups that sought to revive Obama-era enforcement of the act. The federal court’s decision will serve to preserve […]

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Mayor

Creator of ‘Bel-Air’ to flip switch at mayor’s Christmas tree lighting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Morgan Cooper — a Kansas City-area native and creator of “Bel-Air,” a “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reboot — has been elected to flip the switch at the 2022 Kansas City, Missouri, mayor’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Cooper grabbed the attention of legendary actor Will Smith after creating a reboot concept in […]

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California

Black Friday in Southern California is a day for deals, advocacy and crackdown on organized retail theft – Orange County Register

By STEVEN HERBERT LOS ANGELES — Thousands are expected to head to malls and stores in Southern California on Nov. 25 for Black Friday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol to tackle organized retail theft. The California Highway Patrol Organized Retail Crime Task Force is increasing its presence at shopping centers throughout […]

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