Little Rock Nine Slam Arkansas Limits on AP African American Studies
Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, the students who integrated Central High School in 1957, speak with the media at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. AP Photo/Kelly P. Kissel Two members of the Little Rock Nine criticized a state decision regarding an AP African American Studies course. The state’s […]
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Hilary Downgraded to Category 2 Hurricane as Mexico and California Brace for Catastrophic Impact
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico’s Baja California on Saturday as a downgraded Category 2 storm that the U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted will bring “catastrophic” flooding for the peninsula and for the southwestern United States, where it was forecast to cross the border as a tropical storm on Sunday. […]
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California State Parks Urges Public to Limit Outdoor Activities During Hurricane Hilary
For Immediate Release: 8/19/2023 California State Parks Urges Public to Limit Outdoor Activities During Hurricane Hilary Contact:Newsroom@parks.ca.gov SACRAMENTO, Calif.— With Hurricane Hilary expected to impact several parts of California this weekend and early next week, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) is urging the public to limit outdoor recreation during the storm. […]
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Proposed salaries for city officials debated at Hillsboro City Council meeting | #citycouncil
Hillsboro City Council members discussed adding a new parks director position to the city’s pay scale, as well as talks of raising wages for elected officials, during their Thursday, Aug. 17 meeting. The finance committee was asked to look at adding a proposed parks director position to the city’s existing pay scale ordinance, which they […]
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Congressman Davis, Mayor Johnson help put together West Side back-to-school bash
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson was alongside U.S. Congressman Danny Davis as Davis helped put together the 43rd iteration of a back-to-school parade and picnic in the Austin neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Starting off from Central and Bloomingdale, thousands of people marched the streets on the City’s West Side for an event that helps kids get […]
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UA mourns death of Keith Stokes, caretaker of mascot Tusk
The University of Arkansas athletic department suffered another key loss with the passing of Keith Stokes of Dardanelle, the long-time breeder and handler of the live Tusk mascots. Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek announced Stokes’ death Saturday morning. “Keith Stokes represented everything that is right about our state,” Yurachek wrote, in part. “Keith’s loving dedication and […]
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Hilary downgraded to Category 2 hurricane as Mexico and California brace for ‘catastrophic’ impact – The Denver Post
By IGNACIO MARTINEZ and JULIE WATSON (Associated Press) CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula late Saturday as a downgraded but still dangerous Category 2 hurricane that’s likely to bring “catastrophic” flooding to the region and cross into the southwest U.S. as a tropical storm. While it’s still […]
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Hurricane Hilary is the latest in California’s unusual weather patterns
In a summer of extreme weather events, Hurricane Hilary is yet another atypical occurrence — a tropical storm headed for the West Coast of the United States. What it will likely mean for Southern California and the southwest is potential heavy flooding — and even flash flooding — with up to seven inches of rain […]
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Willmar City Council to conduct four public hearings Monday, Aug. 21 – West Central Tribune | #citycouncil
WILLMAR — Willmar City Council on Monday, Aug. 21 will conduct four public hearings during its regular meeting, which takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services building. The first public hearing relates to the codification of the municipal code, which is a routine practice recommended by […]
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Mayor’s message | Santa Cruz’s Commitment to affordable housing garners prestigious prohousing designation – Santa Cruz Sentinel
In a momentous achievement, the city of Santa Cruz is honored to announce that we have been recognized with the esteemed Prohousing designation by the StateDepartment of Housing and Community Development. This recognition marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to address housing needs and advance affordable housing initiatives in our community. With this […]
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