Newsom’s happy talk downplays vast state budget deficit
The editorial board operates independently from the U-T newsroom but holds itself to similar ethical standards. We base our editorials and endorsements on reporting, interviews and rigorous debate, and strive for accuracy, fairness and civility in our section. What do you think? Let us know. With California’s Wall Street-driven revenue yo-yoing with a volatility more […]
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Opinion: Top 10 Alabama political stories of 2024 | #elections | #alabama
2024 is here. As the election season heats up, the Alabama Legislature returns for business, and political issues both new and old unfold across the state — here are the headlines we’ll seeing some version of in the next 12 months: U.S. Presidential Election Yes, this is a national story, not a state story, and […]
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Arkansas State Broadband Office invites public input on draft Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan
LITTLE ROCK Ark. (January 12, 2024) — The Arkansas State Broadband Office (ARConnect) is actively seeking public feedback on the draft of its Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan. The comprehensive plan was meticulously developed based on data from over 12,000 survey responses, 32 focus groups, and extensive in-person visits to all 75 counties throughout the […]
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Boulder City Council starts off 2024 with discussions of community survey, city facilities – Boulder Daily Camera | #citycouncil
Boulder City Council kicked off its official business for 2024 on Thursday evening with discussions about the city’s recently released community survey results and the Facilities Master Plan. Boulder released the results of its 2023 community survey last week. It was the first community survey the city has done since 2018, with 2020 and 2022 […]
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California avalanche: Ski resort reopens as workers clear debris
RENO, Nev. (AP) — An avalanche was reported Thursday at a California resort near Lake Tahoe, one day after a major avalanche roared down an adjoining mountain, trapping several people and killing a 66-year-old man. The second avalanche occurred around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near the Wolverine Bowl section of Alpine Meadows, said resort spokesperson Patrick […]
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Chicago migrant crisis: Mayor Johnson addresses shelter plans amid winter storm; Gov. JB Pritzker sends letter to Gov. Greg Abbott
CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the migrant crisis again Friday and what his administration is doing to try and keep asylum seekers safe. The city is preparing for dangerously cold temperatures as a major winter storm moves through the Chicago area. Many new arrivals come into the city only wearing gym shoes, shorts, […]
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Deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe was rare for U.S. ski resorts
High in the mountains above Lake Tahoe, skiers and snowboarders lined up Wednesday morning to be among the first of the season to ride a chairlift serving some of North America’s most iconic expert terrain. A weekend storm had dumped much-needed snow on the upper mountain at Palisades Tahoe, and more was on the way. […]
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LIST: Warming shelters opening up across Arkansas in anticipation of dangerous cold
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — In anticipation of dangerous cold that is expected to move into Arkansas over the weekend and into early next week, cities and organizations are planning to open their doors for people seeking refuge from the freezing temperatures. BENTON Northside Church of Christ, located at 917 N. East St. in Benton, is […]
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Linden City Council adopts Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation – The Demopolis Times | #citycouncil
Linden City Council adopts Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation Published 4:20 pm Friday, January 12, 2024 The Linden City Council adopted a proclamation declaring January Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Linden. Photo by Andrea Burroughs. The Linden City Council declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Linden at its Jan. 2 meeting. Mayor Gwendolyn […]
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Pueblo mayor’s State of the City address covers public safety, roads and community investment
Improving public safety is a critical issue for Pueblo, according to Mayor Nick Gradisar. He spoke about the city’s ongoing efforts to fight crime during his annual State of the City address Friday morning. “We have our problems with crime like every other city in America,” he said. “The residents of Pueblo deserve to not […]
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