Day: December 22, 2023

City Council

New mayor chosen by Sonoma City Council | #citycouncil

Outgoing Mayor Sandra Lowe passed the mayoral gavel on to Vice Mayor John Gurney on Dec. 20, marking the end of a transitional year for the city of Sonoma. During Lowe’s term as mayor, three new members took over seats on City Council, and Sonoma hired a new city manager. Members of the public and […]

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Mayor

Fresno mayor issues apology as he calls for unity among Jewish, Muslim community

FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer issued a call for unity on Thursday among Jewish and Muslim groups, following several actions in the city related to the war in the Middle East. Dyer was joined by both Jewish and Muslim faith leaders during the press conference. He read from a letter shared with KVPR […]

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Arkansas

The head of Arkansas’ Board of Corrections says he’s staying despite governor’s call for resignation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —  Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday called for the head of the Board of Corrections to immediately resign in the latest round of a dispute over who runs the state’s prison system. Sanders’ letter came after Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness requested Wednesday that 138 National Guard members be deployed […]

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California

75% of California rooftop solar companies are high risk, more bankruptcy on the way – pv magazine USA

Solar Insure told pv magazine USA the financial stability of rooftop solar companies operating in California is in question. Despite this, California reaffirmed recent anti-solar decisions in a recent appeals court hearing. December 22, 2023Ryan Kennedy A year ago, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved NEM 3.0, a rulemaking decision implemented in April 2023 […]

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California

Can California keep Trump off the ballot too?

RENO, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Republican Presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on December 17, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Former U.S. President Trump held a campaign rally as he battles to become the Republican Presidential nominee for the 2024 Presidential election. (Photo by […]

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City Council

City Council expected to vote on Gaza cease-fire resolution | #citycouncil

Over 100 protestors hold a vigil for Palestine outside Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s gated community on on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in San Antonio. Pro-Palestinian protestors rallied near Alon Market at the corner of Wurzbach Parkway and Northwest Military Highway before marching to Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s gated community. The vigil was organized by the Party for […]

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Mayor

Durham County sheriff, former Durham mayor push for renewal of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead is among area leaders pushing back on the city council’s decision not to extend the city’s contract with the controversial gun detection technology known as ShotSpotter. Birkhead argues the ShotSpotter yearlong pilot program has helped Durham. “It’s disappointing, and it’s disappointing in that, we in law enforcement, […]

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Alabama

Alabama counties to certify House District 16, 55 special election results | #elections | #alabama

Officials in three different counties should certify results this week for the Sept. 26 special elections in House Districts 16 and 55. Fayette, Tuscaloosa and Jefferson plan to finalize the provisional ballots from the election results on Tuesday at noon and certify the results on Friday at the same time. Officials in the three counties […]

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California

California’s new 2024 child trafficking law

SACRAMENTO, Calif — In October 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 890 bills into law with the vast majority set to go into effect on January 1.  Among them is a new law aimed at cracking down on child trafficking and those who profit from it. Here is what you need to know about Senate Bill […]

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Arkansas

Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse

Recently members of the Arkansas Legislative Council heard from several state agencies who are currently making plans for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. This astronomical phenomenon, where the Moon will cast a shadow over the sun, is expected to create a 117.9-mile-wide path of totality. The shadow will touch down in the southwest tip of Arkansas […]

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