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fromPoynter
1 day ago
US politics

The fracturing of American communities: How polarization is reshaping local life - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 day ago
US politics

The fracturing of American communities: How polarization is reshaping local life - Poynter

#public-safety
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

'Tradition matters. Public safety also matters': Newton mayor defends removal of Italian flag traffic lines

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

'Tradition matters. Public safety also matters': Newton mayor defends removal of Italian flag traffic lines

#budget-cuts
from48 hills
2 days ago
San Francisco

Lurie's silence on Sanctuary City, the fees you will pay so billionaires don't have to .... - 48 hills

from48 hills
2 days ago
San Francisco

Lurie's silence on Sanctuary City, the fees you will pay so billionaires don't have to .... - 48 hills

fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Reform councillors obstructed by officials, Farage says

Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of Reform UK councillors, stating that they are "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.
UK politics
#california
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

LA protests: US deploying hundreds of Marines DW 06/10/2025

Deployment of 700 Marines to LA aims to manage immigration protests amid increasing tensions.
Governor Newsom vows legal action against the Trump administration over National Guard use.
SF parents
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

After 22 years, OUSD will control its schools again. Here's why receivership was such a 'difficult time'

OUSD will exit receivership in July after over 20 years of state control, marking a significant shift in local governance.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

LA protests: US deploying hundreds of Marines DW 06/10/2025

Deployment of 700 Marines to LA aims to manage immigration protests amid increasing tensions.
Governor Newsom vows legal action against the Trump administration over National Guard use.
SF parents
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

After 22 years, OUSD will control its schools again. Here's why receivership was such a 'difficult time'

OUSD will exit receivership in July after over 20 years of state control, marking a significant shift in local governance.
#santa-clara
#sustainability
#community-protest
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Ahead of holiday weekend, San Marcos starts charging nonresidents to park at popular tubing spot - Austin Monitor

San Marcos residents can park for free if they register their vehicles with the city and can register up to five vehicles per household to access free parking.
San Francisco
#elon-musk
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's company town: SpaceX employees to vote on Starbase'

The election may create a city called Starbase, heavily influenced by SpaceX.
Elon Musk could gain significant power over a company town if Starbase is established.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's company town: SpaceX employees to vote on Starbase'

The election may create a city called Starbase, heavily influenced by SpaceX.
Elon Musk could gain significant power over a company town if Starbase is established.
#croydon-council
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Green and Independent Socialist councillors form new alliance on Haringey Council

Cllr Lotte Collett stated, 'Climate issues need to be front and centre of everything that we do, it's massively important because the people that are the most affected by these issues are the working classes.'
UK politics
#public-policy
#community-engagement
#community-initiatives
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'Slap in the face': Newton paints over Italian flag traffic stripes weeks before annual festival

The repainting of the tricolor center line on Adams Street to yellow for traffic safety has sparked outrage among community members, who feel it disrespects their heritage.
Miscellaneous
#immigration
Law
fromWIRED
1 month ago

ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids

ICE has rescinded guidance limiting courthouse arrests, enhancing agent discretion and potentially escalating enforcement actions against migrants.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

'We need to get answers': Healey slams ICE for lack of information about arrests on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket

Law
fromWIRED
1 month ago

ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids

ICE has rescinded guidance limiting courthouse arrests, enhancing agent discretion and potentially escalating enforcement actions against migrants.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

'We need to get answers': Healey slams ICE for lack of information about arrests on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket

#community-services
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Stormzy and Zaha's football club blasts Croydon Council over pitch takeover and fly-tipping crisis

The club has now been forced to cancel a junior football event scheduled for this weekend due to security fears. Officials are also worried that rubbish dumped on the site could catch fire and spread.
Soccer (FIFA)
#community-impact
#community-events
#california-politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: State's leaders are the cause of our high cost of living

California's high costs stem from local leadership failures, not national tariffs or economic conditions.
MDUSD must prioritize community resources like KVHS despite budget constraints.
Recent tax bill poses risks to clean energy initiatives.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: State's leaders are the cause of our high cost of living

California's high costs stem from local leadership failures, not national tariffs or economic conditions.
MDUSD must prioritize community resources like KVHS despite budget constraints.
Recent tax bill poses risks to clean energy initiatives.
#labour-party
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Mateo County supervisors vote to oust Sheriff Corpus from office

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors made a historic decision, exercising newly granted authority to remove an elected sheriff amidst allegations of misconduct.
SF parents
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 24th June 2025

The founder of a south London film festival stated that if local councils proceed with rating the films themselves, "it will never happen again," highlighting concerns over creative freedom.
London food
#real-estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Atherton considers change that would allow a new tax and possibly let it bypass state housing laws

fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Atherton considers change that would allow a new tax and possibly let it bypass state housing laws

#grocery-industry
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

CA Sen. Alex Padilla, Democrats write letter to Pres. Trump to remove military from Los Angeles

Deploying military personnel should always be a last resort - not a first step - and should only occur when local law enforcement makes a specific request for such federal resources.
SF politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Big Tech Comes to Tucker County, West Virginia - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Pamela Moe was alarmed to find that the permit application from Fundamental Data, a company constructing a natural gas power plant, was heavily redacted.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Delta Conveyance Project will assure Tri-Valley water supply

The Delta Conveyance Project is a smart, timely and fiscally responsible way to move California's most important water infrastructure project forward.
SF parents
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This beloved Hackney venue is at risk of closure

The Bath House stands as a living model of what's possible when local people are empowered to lead: a self-sustaining civic hub generating not just public benefit, but deep social wealth.
London politics
#community
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves to announce 86bn funding package for science and technology

The Independent emphasizes the need for unbiased journalism in the current political climate.
Rachel Reeves plans to unveil a significant science and tech funding package amid proposed budget cuts.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Instigative reporter' banned from Worcester City Hall for 'intimidating' behavior, city manager says

"This is to advise you that you must cease this obsessively harassing behavior," the no trespass order from Worcester City Manager Eric Batista read. "This pattern of behavior is unacceptable. It creates a disquieting and unsafe environment for individuals in and around City Hall."
NYC politics
#climate-change
#primary-elections
#sanctuary-cities
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Homeland Security pulls down list of 'sanctuary' cities and counties after backlash

DHS removed its controversial list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' after it faced backlash from local leaders and law enforcement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Dozens of Bay Area cities land on list of sanctuary jurisdictions'

Bay Area cities maintain sanctuary policies despite federal designation by Trump administration, reinforcing their stance against immigration enforcement demands.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Homeland Security pulls down list of 'sanctuary' cities and counties after backlash

DHS removed its controversial list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' after it faced backlash from local leaders and law enforcement.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns | CBC News

What it effectively does is get rid of majority rule in our council. It's the expectation of the residents in our community that their representatives are able to fully represent them and this change puts some level of diminishment on that.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

McDonald's late-night plans blocked after five-hour council clash with furious Fulham locals

Locals feared the potential consequences if the extension was granted by Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
London politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Dynasty city: How three Miami families may extend their decades of political power

Nobody should be on the dais forever. And nobody's last name should be on the dais forever," said Horacio Aguirre, a longtime Miami activist who supports stricter term limits. "A democracy needs new people.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
1 month ago

New York's Next Mayor Should Help Deport Criminal Aliens

New York City voters prioritize crime reduction, especially addressing migrant-related offenses, and seek a change in ICE cooperation policies from the next mayor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I'm on their side | Moya Lothian-McLean

"We fucked your wall. Brockwell is now the hottest front in a conflict that has started to rear its head in the capital every summer."
London politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Without reform, Santa Clara County grants look like favors

After reading this article, county residents should review the June 2024 Civil Grand Jury report "No Strings Attached: County of Santa Clara Board Inventory Items," which deals with this very subject.
Healthcare
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Texas bill seeks more commercial-to-residential conversions

Texas proposes allowing construction on commercial land without rezoning, seeking to address housing shortage in larger cities.
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

Afternoon Briefing: City Council takes up Gaza cease-fire resolution

"Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tiebreaking vote as the Chicago City Council narrowly passed a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza Wednesday, bringing a monthslong battle over the symbolic declaration to an end."
Chicago
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Group seeks to halt Menlo Park parking lot redevelopment with ballot measure

"This initiative simply says that any plan to diminish public parking downtown should go to the voters," said Alex Beltramo, a leader of Save Downtown Menlo Park.
Mission District
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Nebraska Republican mayor loses reelection after running anti-transgender ads

In Omaha's mayoral race, Democrat John Ewing defeated Republican incumbent Jean Stothert, marking a pivotal moment in local politics and anti-trans campaign strategies.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Councillor who said shoot Tories avoids suspension

Ieuan Williams made remarks at an Anglesey council meeting expressing extreme frustration over poverty, stating, "all Tories should be shot", later acknowledging they were crass.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Catastrophic' prison now has 'renewed purpose'

"The improved stability and new direction at HMP Wandsworth signify a significant turn from its previous chaotic period, fostering safety and decency for inmates."
London politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Long Island pols blast New York's new election law that could boost Democrats in local races

New election law in New York shifts local elections to even years, causing concern among Long Island officials about its impact on local campaigns.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club bids farewell to Canarsie space ahead of Mill Basin move * Brooklyn Paper

This is it. Let me tell you a little history here. In July 1965, I had the pleasure of being 18 years old and sitting right there as we bought this building.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Council leader accepted Spurs tickets days before felling of ancient oak

Ergin Erbil, the leader of Enfield council, has emphasized his integrity, stating that attending the charity match did not influence his council decisions regarding Spurs' development plans.
London politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD secretary defends repeal of fair housing rule

The AFFH rule, requiring local governments to analyze housing disparities, was criticized as a major federal intrusion by Secretary Turner, who emphasized the excessive regulatory burdens it imposed.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pittsburgh Can't Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election

"The Not On Our Dime campaign aimed to empower voters to decide on the use of tax dollars concerning companies involved in genocide or apartheid, reflecting deep community values."
NYC politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

The beautiful allotments getting a boost from an artist's donation

The successful exhibition at Hornsey Library raised funds for Shepherds Hill Allotments, highlighting the importance of community support for necessary site improvements and maintenance.
London politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Why Cupertino renters might lose their homes to student housing - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino families face displacement as apartments convert to affordable student housing by June 2026, raising community concerns.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County leaf blower ban dropped over ICE fears - San Jose Spotlight

"I just don't want it to be a reason why residents (report) immigrants that are doing their job... either to get people in trouble with ICE or police," Arenas said.
SF parents
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

'Completely bizarre': Stockholm hits back at US embassy's anti-DEI contract

The US Embassy in Sweden demands the city planning office to sign a contract against promoting DEI, causing controversy and refusal.
US news
US politics
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's Agenda Will Hammer State and Local Governments

Trump's second-term policies will significantly impact state and local governments, which depend on federal funding for critical programs.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Elon Musk can now add 'city founder' to his resume after SpaceX employees vote to create Starbase, Texas

The near-unanimous decision formalizes SpaceX's dominance in the remote coastal area it has rapidly reshaped over the past seven years.
Toronto startup
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