Day: August 11, 2023

City Council

Fence ordinance passed by city council | Local News | #citycouncil

GREENSBURG –Following action by the Greensburg City Council at their Tuesday evening meeting, a permit will now be required before city residents erect or build a new fence. Greensburg Building Commissioner Sarah Hamer suggested the council consider a new ordinance governing fences in city limits. She said that existing local code does not address fencing […]

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Mayor

St. Paul Mayor proposes wiping millions in medical debt

St. Paul Mayor proposes wiping millions in medical debt – CBS Minnesota Watch CBS News St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter just proposed using leftover COVID-19 money to wipe away more than $100 million in medical bills. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings explains the impact on families. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, […]

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California

California Eatery Named Among The Most Unusual Places To Dine In The World

What is the most unusual place that you’ve ever dined at? There are a handful of quirky restaurants across the planet known for being so eclectic, that customers cannot stop talking about their experience there. One West Coast restaurant in particular cultivates a dining “journey” of sorts, setting the mood with fun drinks, appetizers, entrees, […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas governor names Shea Lewis as Parks, Heritage and Tourism secretary

THAT’S THIS SUNDAY AT 10-30 ON 40/29. ARKANSAS GOVERNOR SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT SHEA LEWIS WILL SERVE AS SECRETARY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM AND DIRECTOR OF STATE PARKS. HE WAS APPOINTED AS INTERIM SECRETARY IN JUNE. A RELEASE FROM THE GOVERNOR SAYS HE’S THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE […]

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California

Fresno Passes Caste Protections, a California First – GV Wire

In a first-of-its-kind for California cities, caste is now a protected status in the city of Fresno. With a 7-0 vote, the city council added caste and indigenous communities to anti-discrimination bans in hiring and employment law. Caste is the millennium-old social structure system, found in south Asian cultures. For the city’s purposes, indigenous communities […]

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California

Only 16% of Californians can afford to buy home as mortgage rates rise – Orange County Register

Only 16% of households could qualify to purchase a median-priced single-family home in the second quarter, the California Association of Realtors reported Friday. That’s down from 19% in the first quarter and 17% a year earlier. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Only 16% of households could qualify to purchase a median-priced single-family home […]

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City Council

Council Roundup: Inclusive procurement plan | #citycouncil

Plus, Spring District development, Neighborhood Walks and proclamation raises awareness of overdoses and fentanyl  On Monday, the City Council was briefed on an update to its procurement diversity inclusion plan being developed this fall, which aims to enhance opportunities for small and diverse businesses to provide various services to the city. The plan includes key […]

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Mayor

Tuscaloosa Mayor Says Closing Bars Early Won’t Help

With university students coming back to school soon, the concern for nighttime activity on the strip is back. On Wednesday, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox discussed local policing with Steve & DC on the 95.3 The Bear morning show.  Steve Shannon asked the mayor about the recent proposal to close bars early in Tuscaloosa. Maddox revealed […]

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California

California home prices are so high only 16% can afford one

Home prices are so high in California that only a fraction of the state’s residents can afford a house. Mario Tama/Getty Images Buying a home in California slipped further out of reach as interest rates climbed and scarce inventory bolstered prices. Only 16% of households could qualify to purchase a median-priced single-family home in the […]

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California

Family reunites at SMF after loved one flees Maui, CA deploys resources, increase in I-80 causeway crashes

KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day.Here you’ll find what you missed overnight, what’s happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up.You can also watch our morning newscasts live from 4-10 a.m. here.WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORCALMaui natives […]

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