Day: November 18, 2023

California

Pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupt California Dem Convention

Pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupted California Democrats’ convention on Saturday in Sacramento to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The interruption happened while Rep. Katie Porter was speaking at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Demonstrators then moved to hold a sit-in in the lobby.Democrats have been holding their convention as one of the first […]

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California

Northern California River Sees Record High Salmon Fall Run

Over 20,000 Chinook salmon made a fall run to spawn in the Mokelumne River this year, wildlife officials say. That’s the highest number of any year since record-keeping began in 1940, as KPIX reported. “This year’s historic return highlights EBMUD’s longstanding collaboration in the region and our deep commitment to sustaining this vital fish hatchery […]

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Arkansas

ARKANSAS A-Z: Louis Sharpe Dunaway earned fame as newspaper sales agent, author | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Louis Sharpe Dunaway may be the most famous traveling salesman in Arkansas history. For nearly 50 years, Dunaway was a sales agent for newspapers, mainly the Arkansas Gazette, which earned him the sobriquet “Mr. Gazette.” He was a friend and supporter of many Arkansas politicians, notably Gov. and U.S. Sen. Jeff Davis and U.S. Sen. […]

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California

What is Newsom aiming for? – The Ukiah Daily Journal

Bet on this: when Gavin Newsom is termed out of the governor’s office at the end of 2026, he will not go quietly into retirement, as Jerry Brown did when his fourth term as governor ended almost five years ago. But what does Newsom want next? That’s an open question, one that’s difficult to answer […]

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City Council

Huntington Beach City Council Meeting – Voice of OC | #citycouncil

The Huntington Beach City Council generally meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. This meeting schedule can change, particularly in months with national holidays, so be sure to check the status of a meeting at the agenda link below. Make sure to check the agency’s website also for the latest protocols on […]

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Mayor

Ukraine-launched drone heading towards Moscow destroyed – Moscow mayor

Nov 19 (Reuters) – Russia’s air defence systems destroyed a Ukraine-launched drone heading towards Moscow, the mayor of the Russian capital said early on Sunday. “Preliminarily, there is no damage or casualties as a result of falling debris,” Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app. “Emergency services are on the scene.” The drone […]

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California

Bill Maher suggests California reveals why Trump is beating Biden

Talk show host Bill Maher is not surprised former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in several recent 2024 presidential polls, suggesting that the commander-in-chief’s visit to San Francisco this week reveals why. Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week in the city known as a hotbed for homelessness. Prior […]

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Arkansas

Unemployment rate rises to 3.1% in Arkansas

ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas’ unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point from September to settle at 3.1% in October, according to a report Friday from the state Division of Workforce Services. The report said Arkansas’ civilian labor force added 803 in October, with employment declining by 1,813 and unemployment rising 2,616. The division said […]

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City Council

Manistee could provide $13K in additional funding for Rec at Sands | #citycouncil

MANISTEE — The furnace at the Rec at Sands Park has failed, and the group that runs the building is turning to the city for funding. Manistee City Council could take action this week to approve an additional allocation of up to $10,000 for Alternatives for Area Youth, which operates the building. The regular meeting begins at […]

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Mayor

Honolulu mayor signs bill to reduce amount of landfill waste

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a bill Friday to reduce the amount of waste in the city’s landfill. The bill allows residents to dispose of manufactured compostable materials in the city’s green waste bin. Beginning in April 2025, items like takeout food containers, bags, and utensils can be thrown away in the same bin […]

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