Day: April 7, 2024

California

Nineteen California college students arrested over pro-Palestine protests | US education

Eighteen students at Pomona College in Claremont, California, were arrested on Friday and charged with misdemeanor trespassing, and one student was arrested for obstruction of justice, according to the Claremont police department, during a protest in response to the removal of pro-Palestinian art on the college campus. Students criticized the heavy police response to the […]

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Mayor

In a Northern Kentucky city, scandal dogs 3 mayors in a row

WALTON, Ky. – Four years ago, the mayor of this Northern Kentucky city went viral after he called people “dips—-” on Facebook and encouraged them to stay home at the onset of COVID-19. Now, the outspoken and controversial mayor finds himself at odds with the city council who said he’s “under investigation” by them. He […]

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Arkansas

Interactive map shows times, info

April 2024 total solar eclipse in Arkansas: Times and info Updated: 12:19 PM CDT Apr 7, 2024 40/29’S JACOB MURPHY IS LIVE TO TELL US HOW SOME ARE PREPARING. JACOB? HERE IN FORT SMITH YOU’LL HAVE A GOOD VIEW OF THE ECLIPSE BUT IF YOU GO TO THE SOUTH EAST A LITTLE YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF […]

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City Council

Medford homeowners slam City Council for looking to make it easier to contact landlords, renters | #citycouncil

Medford homeowners are blasting a proposal that would make it easier for city officials to get in touch with landlords and renters, saying the request has come out of the blue and makes them an unfair target. City Councilor Anna Callahan, in her first term, is looking to enact a rental registry ordinance that would […]

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Mayor

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on the city’s “perception” problem

Inside California Politics 3 hours ago (Inside California Politics) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss her efforts to help revitalize San Francisco.  Mayor Breed also discusses the problem she sees with the perception of San Francisco, why she believes the city’s mayor should be given more […]

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Arkansas

Column: Arkansas needs to appreciate next basketball coach, not vice versa

Arkansas isn’t what Arkansas basketball fans think it is. Eric Musselman proved as much late last week when he skedaddled out of Fayetteville for University Park, Los Angeles, to become the next USC basketball coach. The place is basically home to Musselman, who grew up in San Diego and went to the University of San […]

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City Council

Swim Team and Street Repairs: Council Recap April 1, 2024 | #citycouncil

Public Works May Street and Pierson Street ROW Dedication in Milwaukee Heights Subdivision  The Council approved a request to accept the dedication of right-of-way for May Street and Pierson Street in the Milwaukee Heights Subdivision during their April 1, 2024 meeting. The request, presented by Public Works Director Chad Birdsong, stems from a discrepancy identified […]

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Mayor

Massive Peskin kickoff sets up an epic race for mayor of SF

It’s always hard to estimate crowd size, particularly in a crowded place like Portsmouth Square, but I would say at least 750 people showed up today for the Aaron Peskin for Mayor kickoff, and that might be low. Could have been 1,000. Either way, it was a massive show of support for a candidate who […]

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Arkansas

Every spot in the path

Arkansas eclipse map: Info for every address in the eclipse path Updated: 12:19 PM CDT Apr 7, 2024 AREA IN LITTLE ROCK TODAY AS THE GOVERNOR, CABINET SECRETARIES AND DIRECTORS ANSWERED QUESTIONS. <> “GOVERNOR SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS SAYS THE ECLIPSE COULD BE THE SINGLE LARGEST TOURISM EVENT EVER FOR ARKANSAS. TODAY THE GOVERNOR AND STATE […]

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City Council

Edmonds City Council to meet in committees prior to April 9 special meeting | #citycouncil

Even though it has scheduled a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 to discuss draft growth alternatives for the City of Edmonds 2024 Comprehensive Plan, the Edmonds City Council will still hold its virtual committee meetings earlier that day. Among the items to be discussed: Parks and public works committee 1:30 p.m. -Snohomish […]

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