Day: January 16, 2023

California

Ninth severe storm batters California in ‘major disaster’ | Weather News

As the west coast of the United States withstands its ninth major storm in three weeks, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new executive order to “further bolster the emergency response” as his state contends with widespread flooding and mudslides. In a statement on Monday, Newsom’s office said that the onslaught of atmospheric rivers […]

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City Council

Dixon City Council, Planning Commission to review Zoning Ordinance update in joint meetings – The Vacaville Reporter | #citycouncil

The Dixon City Council and Planning Commission are the two governing bodies that most often deal with zoning matters, primarily as separate entities. In a series of meetings throughout 2023, they will come together to discuss just that. Both bodies will be holding three joint study sessions to review the initial drafts of an update […]

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Mayor

Augusta Mayor and area nonprofits give back for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – This Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Mayor’s Office and local nonprofits came together to serve the community. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson, along with many volunteers, rolled up their sleeves today to help serve food to Augusta’s homeless. Together with Golden Harvest Food Bank and Project Refresh, Mayor Johnson and volunteers […]

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Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sworn in for her 2nd full term | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey began her second full term on Monday, calling the state a place where “common sense and opportunity abound” in uncertain national times. Ivey took the oath of office on the steps of the Alabama Capitol decorated with the state’s red and white flag. “It is the highest […]

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California

California is emerging from a ‘parade of storms’

Snow piled up by the foot this weekend on California peaks and mountain passes, closing roadways for avalanche control work, backing up traffic and forcing at least one ski resort, Sierra at Tahoe, to cancel its Monday operations despite “legendary” riding conditions.  California’s snowpack is on pace for a remarkable season after nearly three weeks […]

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Alaska

Alaska court: Anchorage Democrat qualified for House seat | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A divided Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday that an Anchorage Democrat who won a state House race was a qualified candidate. Earlier this week, Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. issued a decision finding that Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong met residency requirements and accepting the results of the November election. His […]

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Alabama

Alabama’s archaic voting laws hurt us all | #elections | #alabama

Nearly two-thirds of eligible Alabama voters sat home during the 2022 midterm elections.  That’s embarrassing. And it should be cause for everyone involved in Alabama’s governance – from the people running elections to the people making laws to the people eligible to vote – to start exploring just why so many people aren’t participating and […]

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California

More rain, snow in California from ninth in series of storms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday, leaving mountain driving dangerous and the flooding risk high near swollen rivers even as the sun came out in some areas. Heavy snow fell across the Sierra Nevada and the National Weather Service discouraged travel. […]

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Arkansas

Cornel West encourages Arkansans to live according to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings

FAYETTEVILLE — When philosopher, educator, and activist Cornel West heard Martin Luther King Jr. speak, he didn’t comprehend everything—he was only 10—but he could tell immediately that King was “for real, not posturing or posing.”  King “was about authenticity, [and] he set a standard of giving, giving, and giving,” West said Monday during a question-and-answer […]

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California

California storm impacts will be felt for ‘6 months to a year,’ says county supervisor

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