Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis botches call to remove Trump from California ballot – Orange County Register
Thanks for Reading! Don’t miss this deal Get Standard Digital access to enjoy this article and more 4 months for $1 Already a subscriber? Login California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis addresses students and union members during a protest at the California State University chancellor’s office in Long Beach, CA on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The […]
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San Angelo approves sheep statue after PETA cites amendment violations | #citycouncil
When the public arts commission of San Angelo rejected the application to exhibit a politically charged sheep statue in late October, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) argued it violated the First Amendment. In response, the San Angelo City Council and City Manager Daniel Valenzuela appealed the art commission’s decision. The statue, […]
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J. Jerome Newton makes history as first Black mayor of Mount Olive, N.C.
By Comatha B. JohnsonSpecial to the AFRO On Dec. 13, 2023, the Rev. Dr. J. Jerome Newton made history as the first African American to be sworn in as mayor of the town of Mount Olive, N.C., since it was incorporated in 1870. Newton, a Mount Olive native and a retired Marine Corps officer, took […]
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How California is killing public transit in the East Bay
Despite AC Transit’s vital role in the East Bay, most of the state’s transportation bailout money went to BART and Muni. Michael Short/Special to the Chronicle 2019 Darrell Owens, Berkeley resident and East Bay Transit Riders Union member, displays his bus ticket on his phone after riding an AC Transit bus on Monday, December 14, […]
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ARKANSAS A-Z: ‘Scooter’ Burke among Arkansas’ most decorated soldiers | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Lloyd Leslie “Scooter” Burke is among the most decorated Arkansans to have served in the military. He served in the U.S. Army for more than 30 years and fought in three wars. He was wounded several times during his career, and in addition to receiving the Bronze Star three times and the Purple Heart five […]
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Gigantic ‘Golden Chanterelle’ to become official California state mushroom
Foraging and Cooking MASSIVE Golden California Chanterelles (Cantharellus californicus) in Sonoma by Fascinated By Fungi on YouTube SAN FRANCISCO — A mushroom nearly big enough to seat a hookah-smoking caterpillar comfortably will be California’s official mushroom beginning in 2024 thanks to a new bill signed by the governor this year. The Golden Chanterelle, or Cantharellus […]
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Ramsdell no longer Sleighbell Weekend fiduciary | #citycouncil
MANISTEE — A new committee has been established to ensure large events continue to take place in the city of Manistee. Manistee City Council took action during its Dec. 19 meeting to create an ad hoc committee to make actionable recommendations regarding major events to city council. “Events typically involve an initial expense, planning, a […]
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Richmond Mayor-Elect provides update on My Way Trading Warehouse fire cleanup
Firefighters walk out of the site of an industrial fire in Richmond, Ind., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Authorities urged people to evacuate if they live near the fire. The former factory site was used to store plastics and other materials for recycling or resale. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) RICHMOND, Ind. — Nearly 500 tons of steel […]
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The 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
Animals and wildlife rarely fail to captivate our attention, and 2023 was no exception. From groundbreaking discoveries to heartwarming rescue stories, the year was filled with noteworthy events that underscored the importance of relationships and encounters with wildlife. Live on T.V. with a 15-foot snake NBC4 reporter Robert Kovacik had a close encounter with a […]
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Texarkana, Arkansas, School District superintendent Becky Kesler announces resignation at end of school year
TEXARKANA, Ark. — During a Texarkana Arkansas School District Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Becky Kesler announced her resignation effective June 2024. Kesler has been with the district for over 20 years and has nearly four decades of education field experience. She began her career with TASD as principal of Union Elementary in 2003 […]
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