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fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Volunteers 'devastated' at garden centre closure

Terry, a long-time volunteer, expressed deep distress over the impending closure, stating, "If this place closes I won't be doing anything again; it makes me upset."
London politics
#economic-growth
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

What to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

California's governor urges cities to ban homeless encampments while emphasizing the need for sustainable housing solutions.
Local governments demand ongoing funding to effectively deal with homelessness, instead of one-time financial support.
fromKqed
1 week ago
California

Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions | KQED

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

What to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

California's governor urges cities to ban homeless encampments while emphasizing the need for sustainable housing solutions.
Local governments demand ongoing funding to effectively deal with homelessness, instead of one-time financial support.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions | KQED

California struggles with homelessness, intensifying tensions between Governor Newsom and local leaders over funding solutions amid a budget deficit.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Mayors of California's largest cities warn that funding loss will set back homelessness progress

Continuing state funding is essential to combat homelessness and sustain progress made in addressing the crisis.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days

Governor Newsom urges California cities to enact ordinances to prohibit public camping in response to persistent homelessness.
#housing-policy
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston real estate

Milton becomes 'interim compliant' with MBTA Communities Act after years-long standoff

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston real estate

Milton becomes 'interim compliant' with MBTA Communities Act after years-long standoff

#city-council
#climate-change
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How governors are leading the global fight against climate change and deforestation

Local and state leaders are driving significant climate action outside official U.N. negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Rep. Sam Liccardo pushes back against Trump cuts after $50 million loss threatens efforts to rein in coastal erosion

Rep. Sam Liccardo criticizes Trump for cutting funds vital for combating climate change and protecting communities from infrastructure threats.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How governors are leading the global fight against climate change and deforestation

Local and state leaders are driving significant climate action outside official U.N. negotiations.
#community-issues
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Letters: Downtown Brentwood station would be good for entire county

The Brentwood City Council is set to vote on rebuilding its downtown fire station, enhancing fire service for 67,000 residents and improving safety across Contra Costa County.
SF politics
#community-activism
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 days ago

12m of investment secured for Epsom and St Helier Hospitals

St Helier Hospital is getting a multi-million pound boost! After years of campaigning and a recent meeting with the Minister of Health by Merton Labour, vital upgrades are on the way to improve care and modernise our local hospital. This is a huge step forward for our local NHS, she said.
London politics
#elections
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland is planning to eliminate all public financing in local elections

Oakland's Democracy Dollars program faces delays and potential cancellation due to budget cuts, risking public financing in future elections.
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago
NYC politics

Miami City Commission to vote next week on proposal to skip November election

Miami City Commission may extend elections to 2026, benefiting current officials by giving them an extra year in office.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Shahana Hanif Won't Back Down

The District 39 council race highlights the influence of money in politics and the struggle between progressive ideals and corporate interests.
#urban-development
#community-concerns
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
2 days ago

'My son needed urgent hospital transport - but the council refused a Blue Badge'

The council's refusal to consider the nurse's letter as clinical evidence highlights a significant failure in assessing urgent medical transport needs for the child.
London politics
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Bakersfield Convenes Grand Jury to Investigate Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

On May 27, 2025, the Kern County Grand Jury released a report questioning the value of bike lanes in Bakersfield, citing biases in planning.
Bicycling
#city-management
#community
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 13th May 2025

A 21-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson linked to PM Keir Starmer amid a series of diverse incidents reported in London.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 13th May 2025

A 21-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson linked to PM Keir Starmer amid a series of diverse incidents reported in London.
#compensation
#sanctuary-cities
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

Chelsea, Somerville ask court to halt Trump's efforts to defund them over 'sanctuary' status

San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

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

Sanctuary jurisdictions in the Bay Area are resistant to the Trump administration's actions affecting their status and federal funding.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Bay Area cities called out in sanctuary' list find themselves in crosshairs of immigration standoff

Bay Area cities are recognized as sanctuary jurisdictions but face uncertainty amid Trump's immigration policies and potential repercussions.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Chelsea, Somerville ask court to halt Trump's efforts to defund them over 'sanctuary' status

Chelsea and Somerville are challenging constitutional threats from the Trump administration regarding immigration and local funding cuts.
#education
US Elections
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

It's Election Eve. Have You Voted Yet?

Voters are reminded to submit their ballots by 8 pm on election day.
Local elections, including school boards and community college trustees, are important to participate in.
US Elections
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

It's Election Eve. Have You Voted Yet?

Voters are reminded to submit their ballots by 8 pm on election day.
Local elections, including school boards and community college trustees, are important to participate in.
#community-action
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Minister rejects Badenoch's claim that fine for man who set fire to Qur'an revives blasphemy laws UK politics live

Councils in England will implement strict requirements to ensure that socially necessary bus routes to locations like hospitals and schools cannot be easily altered or cancelled.
UK politics
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Meals, hotels, office supplies: City leaders want to be able to raise more money for 'officeholder' expenses

The Oakland City Council proposes increasing contribution limits for officeholder accounts, citing outdated regulations from 1999.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Promises and Pitfalls of Public-Private Partnerships: Fiber Connect 2025 Panel

Cottle mentioned that PPPs often thrive in challenging environments where skepticism predominates, stressing that local governments must take initiative to ensure success.
Online Community Development
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

One Structural Change Could Shift Everything About How Transportation Works in America - Streetsblog USA

Advocates propose reallocating federal transportation funds directly to regional governments to better meet local transportation needs.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

First and last lines of defense': How Santa Clara County, San Francisco are leading the Bay Area's legal fight against Trump

Santa Clara County and San Francisco are actively resisting sweeping executive actions from Trump's second term, raising concerns over budget cuts and constitutional legality.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from U.S. government website following criticism

SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

First and last lines of defense': How Santa Clara County, San Francisco are leading the Bay Area's legal fight against Trump

Santa Clara County and San Francisco are actively resisting sweeping executive actions from Trump's second term, raising concerns over budget cuts and constitutional legality.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from U.S. government website following criticism

#munich
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Reform to begin 'Doge' audits of local councils

Antony Hook, the Liberal Democrat opposition leader on Kent County Council, questioned the need for a team of outside auditors, stating that the council had its own governance and audit committee.
London politics
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
#property-taxes
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

"I have people that would come in and train and it's affected the training. We felt like it wasn't safe for them to be using those trails."
Toronto startup
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Border Czar Taunts AOC After Arresting House Democrat: Waiting on the Consequences'

Tom Homan asserted that local officials who obstruct federal immigration enforcement will face prosecution.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC bike lane accident involving 3-year-old girl erupts into explosive campaign issue

The e-biking accident has sparked a political debate over bike lane safety in Brooklyn, highlighting divisions between candidates Subrina Gates and Lincoln Restler.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Council Member Hanif allocates $20,000 to local food banks, offsetting Trump cuts * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Shahana Hanif allocates $20,000 for anti-hunger efforts amid federal funding cuts.
Local organizations to receive funding to address increasing food demand in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC bike lane accident involving 3-year-old girl erupts into explosive campaign issue

The e-biking accident has sparked a political debate over bike lane safety in Brooklyn, highlighting divisions between candidates Subrina Gates and Lincoln Restler.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hackney scraps 'flawed' disabled parking system

Hackney Council has abandoned its flawed disabled parking scoring system after criticism, which previously denied permits to many residents.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Labour puts Humphrey AI to work for council admin | Computer Weekly

The UK government's AI tool Minute saves officials an hour of admin per one-hour meeting, allowing better focus on decision-making and efficient housing delivery.
Artificial intelligence
#politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto to hold byelection in Scarborough-Rouge Park to replace Jennifer McKelvie | CBC News

"I think it's important to respect local democracy and let the residents of Scarborough-Rouge Park decide who represents them at city hall," Chow said on Thursday.
NYC politics
#cybersecurity
Remote teams
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Chinese crew caught trying to break into US city utilities

A Chinese hacking group exploited a flaw in Trimble Cityworks to breach US local government networks and target utility systems.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Hayward city manager placed on paid administrative leave, but officials won't say exactly why

The decision to place City Manager Ana Alvarez on paid administrative leave comes after a performance evaluation process, but without public specifics on the reasoning.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

With PCH reopening this weekend, state and city tussle over Palisades security plans

The reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway will reconnect Malibu to the Westside, but security plans for the fire-damaged Pacific Palisades community remain unclear.
Los Angeles
#traffic-management
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Op-Ed | NYC should be a beacon for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Op-Ed | NYC should be a beacon for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice | amNewYork

fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: New leadership will unlock S.J. animal shelter reform

As a certified dog trainer, I offered to help with behavior modification of the more difficult dogs, but my offers for free help were declined.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Letters: New leadership will unlock S.J. animal shelter reform

As a certified dog trainer, I offered to help with behavior modification of the more difficult dogs, but my offers for free help were declined.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Ximena Guzman, personal secretary to Mexico City's mayor, shot dead

Brugada condemned the attack, emphasizing that the perpetrators will face justice and that capital city security forces are analyzing security footage to identify them.
NYC politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

2 Solano Cities Could Annex Some of California Forever's Land. Here's How | KQED

"Suisun City and Rio Vista, both small cities in Solano County, are considering annexing land from California Forever in an effort to broaden their tax bases."
San Francisco
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

GOP fights to flip NY Senate seat in Tuesday special election after Trump won big in blue territory

Republicans aim to gain a state Senate seat in a Brooklyn district with a strong Trump following.
#waste-management
Renovation
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

New $92 million recreation center for Staten Island delayed: Here's why

A previously unmapped street has delayed the opening of a new recreation center in Staten Island from late 2025 to spring 2026.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

'Difficult decisions are ahead': Miami-Dade faces worst budget crunch since '08 crash

Miami-Dade County faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the largest since the 2008 crisis, requiring difficult financial decisions.
Miami food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK stands by councillor sacked by police

Hamilton-Gray’s past involves serious misconduct as a police officer, involving dishonesty and integrity violations, raising concerns about transparency and fitness for public office.
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

'They just left him there': Waltham city councilor details ICE interaction that left boy stranded alone

ICE operations sparked community concern and trauma for those witnessing detentions.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Kerry councillor Jackie Healy-Rae plans to build five-bedroom house on land of Michael Healy-Rae

Cllr Healy-Rae and his partner seek permission to build a five-bedroom house on farmland owned by Cllr Healy-Rae's father in Kilgarvan.
Renovation
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 14th May 2025

Major government buildings in Whitehall will close as part of a drastic measure to cut 12,000 civil service jobs in London, redistributing roles across the UK.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Margaret Thatcher festival planned for centenary

A festival is planned in Grantham to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday, focusing on her legacy.
Events will include themed activities and performances relating to Thatcher's impact.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Youngest city councillor suspended after complaint

A young city councillor has been suspended from the Liberal Democrats pending investigation into a formal complaint.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

A Bay Area Refinery Town Contemplates a Future Without Big Oil | KQED

If that is stopped, what does that mean to the base? Travis uses an amazing amount of fuel to fly all their planes, much more than can be easily replaced.
Portland food
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