Arkansas rapper pleads not guilty in case involving his lyrics
A Bentonville rapper has pleaded not guilty in a case where police said his lyrics contained threats. Reese Alexander Sullivan, 20, pleaded not guilty to one count of threatening a fire or bombing.Law enforcement listened to music Sullivan had posted online. They found lyrics about killing the president, bombing the senate, killing his grandmother, racist […]
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California State Parks, California Arts Council and Parks California Launch New Grant Program to Fund Art Installations and Programming in Local Community Parks Across California
SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California today announced the launch of a new Arts in California Parks grants program – the Local Parks Grant Program. A total of $8 million in grants is available to local non-profit and community organizations to support art and cultural programs in local […]
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Valley News – Claremont residents call on City Council to remove ex-officer from appointed posts | #citycouncil
Jon Stone. Copyright (c) Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. CLAREMONT — City councilors are saying little about a scathing statement read by a local business owner at this week’s City Council meeting demanding the council remove their former colleague, Jon Stone, from two appointed positions […]
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Mayor Gloria’s budget proposal includes increased spending on homelessness, stormwater infrastructure
The city faces a $136.8 million budget shortfall, according to the mayor’s office. SAN DIEGO — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his FY 2025 budget Friday morning, proposing an increase in spending on homelessness and stormwater infrastructure, despite a projected budget shortfall of $136.8 million. “This budget reflects our continued commitment to getting people […]
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Google removes links to California news sites for some users – Orange County Register
By Adam Beam and Trân Nguyen | The Associated Press Google on Friday began removing California news websites from some people’s search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state Legislature pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content. Google announced the move in […]
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In-N-Out makes price pledge with California minimum wage law, as others raise rates, slash staff
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder has vowed to protect prices at the West Coast’s favorite burger chain. In a new TODAY interview, Snyder told NBC’s TODAY that the private company won’t see drastic price increases in California after the state’s new minimum wage law. The Fast Act went into effect on April 1 offering fast food […]
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Democratic candidate for Congress says failed pregnancy represents need for more reproductive healthcare in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A northwest Arkansas woman challenging Congressman Steve Womack for the 3rd Congressional District seat said she is now experiencing firsthand what she said is the desperate need in Arkansas for more reproductive healthcare. Democratic candidate Caitlin Draper told KARK 4 News she learned Monday she is experiencing a miscarriage after finding […]
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California Can’t Account For All $24 Billion Spent On Homeless Crisis, Audit Finds
California spent $24 billion on the state’s homeless crisis over the past five years, but it did not consistently track whether the enormous amount of spending was making a dent in the problem, a state audit has found. The audit released Tuesday found California “lacks current information on the ongoing costs and outcomes of its […]
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Camden City Council discusses budget, Alderman Ebony Gulley resigns | #citycouncil
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Fireworks in Ouachita County at the Camden City Council meeting this past Tuesday after one alderman stepped down and another accused leadership of misusing city funds. The council met to vote on new resolutions within the city. City officials began the meeting by giving up-to-date reports. Highlights from these findings included […]
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San Francisco Voters Face a Crowded and Contentious and Mayor’s Race
This November San Francisco voters will get to decide whether to give London Breed another four years as mayor. Polls show voters are dissatisfied with how Breed has handled crime and homelessness, and her political weakness has invited several strong challengers into the race, from the political left, right and middle. Board of Supervisors’ President […]
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