Day: November 23, 2023

California

From Granny Flats to Golden Opportunities: Californias ADU Revolution

CALIFORNIA — According to data from U.S. News and World Report, California holds the unenviable title of being the least affordable state for housing. Consumers and lawmakers are urgently seeking inventive solutions as the housing crisis spirals out of control. For many, the answer lies in the backyard. Of all the houses built in California […]

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City Council

City Council awards bids for river project | #citycouncil

Yampa River Corridor Project backers hope to begin construction in 2023.City of Craig/Courtesy image At their meeting earlier this month, the Craig City Council discussed approval of construction bids for the upcoming Yampa River Corridor Project. City of Craig executive assistant Melanie Kilpatrick appeared via Zoom to present the bid recommendations. The overall project was […]

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Mayor

Commentary: A call to action for North Charleston Mayor-elect Reggie Burgess | Commentary

We write today with a heart full of hope and anticipation as we usher in a new era under the leadership of North Charleston Mayor-elect Reggie Burgess. His commitment to public service and dedication to the betterment of our community have not gone unnoticed, and we are confident that his tenure will bring positive and […]

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California

‘Shocking’ report shows skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay for food, housing – KION546

WRITTEN BY JOSHUA Q. NELSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- A new report shows a skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay for food and housing. The California Student Aid Commission [CSAC] released a survey on Thursday that showed food and housing insecurity increased drastically among financial aid recipients in college from the 2018-2019 to 2022-2023 school year. “Students […]

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Alaska

Alaska vs. Texas: A (mostly) friendly feud of the late 1950s | #alaska | #politics

A picture of a postcard from the 1950s depicting the rivalry between Texas and Alaska. (Photo by David Reamer) Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom […]

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City Council

Ocean City Council advances air rights, right-of-way policy | News | #citycouncil

Air rights and rights-of-way in Ocean City may soon come with a price after City Council members recently voted to advance a new policy that would require appraisals. Currently, when staff members receive a request to build in or use a city right-of-way, typically an alley or other public piece of land, council members determine […]

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Mayor

Transport won’t be ready, Paris mayor says ahead of 2024 Games

Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo attends the 105th session of the Congress of Mayors organised by the “France’s Mayors’ Association” (AMF), in Paris, France, November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Paris will not be ready for the Olympics and Paralympics in terms of transport and sheltering the homeless, […]

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City Council

City Council checks in Janss mall hotel | #citycouncil

Despite reservations, council member joins majority By TO Acorn Staff | on November 24, 2023 By Becca Whitnalltonewstip@theacorn.com HILTON—An artist’s conception of the hotel proposed for the Janss Marketplace. The hotel will sit between Old Navy and the parking structure in a space recently occupied by Reign of Terror. […]

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Mayor

Charleston Elects Republican Mayor for First Time Since 1870s

The City of Charleston this week elected a Republican mayor for the first time since the mid-1870s, signifying a new chapter for the centuries-old southern city. The new mayor, William Cogswell, a former state representative and real estate developer, won a tight runoff election on Tuesday against Mayor John Tecklenburg, a Democrat who was seeking […]

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Alaska

Climate activists want to keep the battle against Alaska’s Willow oil project alive | #alaska | #politics

Opponents of the Willow project gathered outside the Department of Interior during a protest Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The activists made noise with drums, bullhorns and whistles to try to disrupt a speech President Joe Biden delivered inside. (Riley Rogerson / ADN) WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden delivered remarks on Tuesday designating new national monuments […]

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