Day: October 14, 2023

Mayor

City mayor, aldermen close Truth Lounge after dangerous brawl overnight – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper

City mayor, aldermen close Truth Lounge after dangerous brawl overnight Published 6:35 pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 After dangerous fight in the Truth Lounge that spilled out onto streets and threatened residents and law enforcement, the city has closed the bar. (Submitted) NATCHEZ — During a special-called meeting of the Natchez Mayor and Board of […]

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California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to bar ‘willful defiance’ suspensions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, that he will call a special session of the state Legislature on Dec. 5, to pass a new tax on oil companies in response to high gas prices, while talking to reporters in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (NewsNation) — California Governor Gavin Newsom has […]

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City Council

Fontana City Council passes ordinance to crack down on unlicensed street vendors | News | #citycouncil

The Fontana City Council on Oct. 10 voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance which aims to crack down on unlicensed street vendors. The city’s goal is to help protect the community by “more effectively regulating sale of food, goods, and merchandise creating a health and safety danger,” according to a city report. The city […]

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California

Vivek Ramaswamy Agrees to Debate Ro Khanna

Vivek Ramaswamy, the entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, said on Wednesday that he would debate Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California. Mr. Ramaswamy becomes the second candidate in the G.O.P. field to agree to debate a Democrat who isn’t running for president: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is scheduled to debate Gov. Gavin Newsom of […]

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Mayor

Ask The Mayor: Randy Dissects Housing/Hotels Clash, Decodes Parklet Mess, Decries State St. Quagmire

This article is posted in partnership with “Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts” On Friday, Mayor Randy Rowse noted two pertinent Actual Facts about Santa Barbara’s supply and demand of rental housing: 1) Fervent fulminations about a “housing crisis” in Santa Barbara first surfaced in the city at least as far back as the 1930s; 2) Furious philippics […]

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California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs $25 minimum wage bill for heathcare

Healthcare workers in California could soon see a boost in their hourly pay thanks to a new wage hike signed into law this week. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed a bill Friday authored by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, a Los Angeles Democrat, securing a higher minimum wage that labor unions have lobbied for for […]

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Arkansas

Centennial celebration marked state’s entry into Union

Officially held on June 15, 1936, Arkansas’ centennial celebration commemorated the date President Andrew Jackson signed legislation making Arkansas the 25th state in the Union. Early planning was conducted by an Honorary Centennial Commission that was formed in 1933 and which lasted two years before the state Legislature replaced it with the Arkansas Centennial Commission […]

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City Council

MLT City Council discusses proposed fee increases for child care, recreation programs | #citycouncil

Ballet II, the “Fireworks,” take a break during a rehearsal for the Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy’s spring recital in 2022. The city is proposing an increase in its dance and fitness rates for 2024-2028. Among the items discussed at the Thursday, Oct. 12 study session was an increase in Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks fees […]

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California

California to pay community college tuition for some Mexican residents near border

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Friday to make low-income Mexican residents living near the border eligible for in-state tuition rates at certain community colleges. The legislation applies to low-income Mexicans who live within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border and want to attend a participating community college in Southern California. […]

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Mayor

Mayor’s message | Take time to remember on Veterans Day – Santa Cruz Sentinel

As we approach Nov. 11, a significant date etched in history, we prepare to commemorate Veterans Day, dedicated to paying tribute to the brave people who have served our nation in the armed forces and fought for our freedoms and liberty; for this reason, I want to recognize the invaluable contributions of our veterans. Veterans […]

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