Best TiE Seattle Podcasts (2024)

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#2,398 - Denver councilmembers tie rise in 'hot spots' crime to illegal immigration surge 33:05

42m ago33:05

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A pair of Denver councilmembers on Wednesday implied that the surge in illegal immigration over the past 18 months is linked to an increase in crime in some neighborhoods they represent. Councilmembers Amanda Sawyer and Stacie Gilmore shared anecdotal stories of crimes occurring in “hot spots” in their respective districts during a committee hearin…

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#2,397 - San Francisco lawmakers fight crime by telling businesses to close early 21:29

1h ago21:29

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San Francisco officials are trying to lower crime in one of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods by setting a curfew for businesses. The city’s Board of Supervisors gave final approval Tuesday to a pilot program that will shorten business hours in Tenderloin, known for its homelessness, drug use and violence. Businesses that sell prepackaged foo…

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#2,395 - ‘Oakland is in a crisis’: Residents say it’s the worst they’ve ever seen but keep voting Progressive 19:05

1h ago19:05

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#2,394 - Mayor LGB Johnson blames Richard Nixon for Chicago's extremely violent 4th of July Weekend 19:42

4m ago19:42

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The Richard Nixon Foundation, and many conservatives on social media, are firing back at Chicago’s Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson after he seemingly placed partial blame on former President Richard Nixon, who died 30 years ago, for Chicago’s weekend of gun violence. "What we’ve experienced over the weekend is unacceptable and we didn’t get here o…

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#2,393 - Sacramento City Attorney warned Target it could face fines for too many shoplifting calls to 911 17:47

1h ago17:47

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The Sacramento City Attorney’s Office warned a chain retail store that it could face a public nuisance charge due to a large number of phone calls placed to police when thieves repeatedly stole from its Land Park location. A person with knowledge of the warning, but not authorized to speak publicly due to the fear of retaliation, told The Sacrament…

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#2,392 - NY loads millions onto migrant debit-cards — as no-bid vendor rakes in a fortune 23:34

43m ago23:34

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In June, I reported that after months of inactivity, City Hall had loaded up its migrant cash-debit cards with another nearly $1.1 million in taxpayer money. Days later, the Adams administration confirmed it: Gotham taxpayers will spend $2.6 million through the end of the year to add 7,300 families to the existing program, which has served about 90…

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Corbin Smith on a first glimpse of Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks and Jamal Adams in Tennessee 1:14:20

2h ago1:14:20

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The Seahawks beat reporter and host of the Locked On Seahawks podcast sits down with Jacson and Mike to give his thoughts on Seattle’s offseason thus far. Listen in as the fellas discuss the vibe switch with the new coaches (6:49), the biggest additions and subtractions in free agency (24:34), the Seahawks draft class (39:19), and predictions for t…

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#2,391 - Armed guards escort some San Jose - South Bay delivery drivers due to crime "concerns" 18:14

15m ago18:14

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Delivery drivers in the South Bay say they're increasingly worried about becoming robbery targets. It's happening enough that at least one company, Core Mart, is now hiring armed guards to escort its drivers. NBC Bay Area contacted Core Mart's parent company, but they declined to explain why they're now providing the guards. San Jose police said th…

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#2,390 - Is Village of Dolton Insolvent? - Judge Freezes Funds In Dolton Bank Account 33:31

1h ago33:31

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Financial troubles in Dolton, Illinois, continue to mount as village officials struggle to pay their bills. Despite cutting checks, vendors remain unpaid, leading to legal actions that have frozen $440,000 in village funds. Trustee Tammy Brown highlighted the village's inconsistent payments, while attorney Pat Walsh criticized the mayor for priorit…

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#2,389 - Virtue Signaling Seattle Tree Equity Manager job pays $60.83 an hour to plant trees 18:48

18m ago18:48

18:48

The city of Seattle is offering a six-figure salary for a Tree Equity Initiative Manager. If you show a bias towards a cedar tree over a spruce, your arborism isn’t welcome and this job isn’t for you. The position earns up to $60.83 an hour and allows activists to undo environmental injustices disproportionately impacting “communities of color.” We…

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#2,388 - San Frans largest Hilton Hotel complex drops $1 Billion in value - almost worthless 17:01

6h ago17:01

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The complex consisting of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 hotels has seen its value drop by $1 billion, the San Francisco Business Times reported Monday, citing a note from real estate data firm Trepp. Additionally, a Moody’s Ratings report obtained by Hotel Dive was not kind, downgrading the complex’s bond classes “as a result of…

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#2,387 - Illinois Gov Pritzker Pulls Fast One Opens More Migrant Shelters in Chicago not telling local officials 16:10

1d ago16:10

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Last week, Pritzker’s office hailed the creation of the pair of new shelters paid for by the Illinois taxpayers and made possible by deals with the “nonprofit sector.” “I’m thankful to our partners and the contributions across City, State, County, and nonprofit sectors. These additional shelters provide meaningful support to families seeking stabil…

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#2,386 - Chicago BANS Protestors at DNC by Denying and Delaying Permits 16:17

1d ago16:17

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The City of Chicago is effectively barring protestors from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) by denying and delaying permits. Despite allowing Black Lives Matter and Antifa protests without permits during the 2020 lockdown, Chicago now refuses permits for groups wanting to demonstrate at the DNC. The Department of Transportation has only rec…

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#2,385 - Not Shocking: Seattle is #1 in Nation for EV Charging Stations Destroyed by Thieves 17:03

2d ago17:03

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Seattle has become a hot spot for the theft of electric vehicle (EV) charging cords, which are rich in copper. Charging provider Electrify America reported that a single station in Georgetown had more than 50 cables stolen over the past couple years. In that same amount of time, a different station in University Village criminals nabbed more than 2…

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#2,384- Chicago Mayor's ineffective plans to address violence by spending more & guaranteed income 16:54

2d ago16:54

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to address public safety issues by investing in people. Speaking at a public forum in the Little Village neighborhood, the mayor blamed Chicago’s violence on disinvestment by previous administrations. “My vision for safety in Chicago is that every single neighborhood has safe spaces, and that we are fully…

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#2,383 - Seattle now has lowest number of police officers since 1958 as crime explodes 18:15

3d ago18:15

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday the city will be hiring 18 additional behavioral health responders after securing nearly $2 million in federal funding. The new responders will be part of the Community Assisted Response Engagement (CARE) department, which started in October. CARE was implemented to “diversify emergency response, help…

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#2,382 - Dolton firefighters confront Supermayor on missing retirement and heal care premiums 14:40

3d ago14:40

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They say where there’s smoke there’s fire, which is why more than a dozen firefighters in south suburban Dolton are going public with their concerns about the controversies smoldering at village hall. On Monday, those firefighters confronted Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at a village board meeting, demanding to know where their money is. "I’m here t…

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#2,381 - Tractor Supply ends ‘woke’ DEI, climate change policies after massive boycott campaign 18:07

4d ago18:07

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A major farm supply retailer said it will eliminate DEI roles, end its carbon emissions goals and cut ties to an LGBTQ advocacy group following a social media campaign calling for the firm to revoke its “woke” policies. Tennessee-based Tractor Supply — an 85-year-old company with 2,250 stores — made the decision after conservative commentator Robby…

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#2,380 - Investigators say Oakland businessman laundered political donations to now-mayor through karaoke bar 34:05

4d ago34:05

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Federal investigators say a California business owner used a karaoke-bar-turned-brothel to funnel campaign donations to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other members of the city’s political class. Andy Duong, whose family works as Oakland’s curbside recycling contractor, is accused of having surrogates hand out $18,000 to various political candidates …

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#2,379 - Migrants booted from Bostons's Logan Airport, governor says sanctuary state is "full" 15:14

10d ago15:14

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Migrants sleeping on the floors of Boston's Logan International Airport will soon be banned from doing so and Massachusetts officials are telling migrants currently at the southern border that its shelter system is out of space. More than 100 migrants have been using the facility as a shelter -- lining the floors of Boston's main air hub with makes…

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#2,378 - US Justice Dept. wants Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud over fatal crashes 14:24

11d ago14:24

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The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, according to several people who heard federal prosecutors detail a proposed offer Sunday. Boeing will have until the end of the coming week to accept or reject the offer, which includes the gia…

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#2,377 - Multnomah County to continue handing out thousands of tents & tarps while city enforces camping ban 13:10

6d ago13:10

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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said the county will continue to hand out tents and tarps to houseless people in need, even as the city plans to enforce a camping ban. The announcement comes as the city begins enforcement of its camping ban on Monday. On Wednesday, Mayor Ted Wheeler criticized the county's tents and tarps policy. “It d…

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#2,376 - Oregon 'anarchist' group takes credit for burning 15 police cars in 'preemptive' attack 9:45

7d ago9:45

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Rose City Counter-Info, a self-described "anarchist" group based in Portland, Oregon, took credit Monday for having “torched” 15 police cars at the Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) training facility. The group says last week's attack was a "preemptive" one, pointing to recent police intervention at anti-Israel college campus protests nationwide. It n…

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#2,375 - Violent Venezuelan Gang has taken over NYC shelter system 17:03

8d ago17:03

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An accused cop shooter who claimed a Venezuelan gang is smuggling guns into migrant facilities stayed at a shelter with a X-ray and magnetometer to scan for weapons, officials said. Security guards at the East Elmhurst shelter have been “retrained” on the proper use of handheld wands and scanning belongings since former resident Bernardo Raul Castr…

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#2,374 - Homeless illegally tapping into city power creates explosions and fire threatening LA communities 17:01

13d ago17:01

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Just before 10 one recent morning, an LA neighborhood was rocked by loud explosions that residents say sounded like bombs going off. "There were two huge explosions, and when I looked out my apartment window I saw plumes of black smoke," said Jeanne Rice, who lives around the corner from a homeless encampment at Wilton Avenue and Hollywood Boulevar…

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#2,373 - LA's "Ribbon of Light" Bridge has no lights after 7 miles of copper wiring stolen by thieves 14:01

9d ago14:01

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The Sixth Street Bridge was celebrated at its 2022 opening as a new city landmark. At night, artistic lighting gave the span an iconic look, earning the nickname "Ribbon of Light." But the viaduct is much darker these days. Copper thieves have hit the bridge again and again, stripping some seven miles of wiring and leaving much of the structure in …

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#2,372 - Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside 18:41

9d ago18:41

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The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places on Friday, overturning a ruling from a California-based appeals court that found such laws amount to cruel and unusual punishment when shelter space is lacking. The case is the high court’s most significant ruling on the issue in decade…

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Gen AI from a VC perspective, A conversation with Vivek Ramaswami from Madrona Ventures 52:51

10d ago52:51

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Generative AI has taken the industry by storm as we all know. Besides Open AI. a number of players like Meta, Google and Anthropic have announced new foundation models. In this episode, we get Vivek's perspective of the competitive landscape and how it will likely evolve. Will open source models start to match Open AI's GPT 4o in terms of capabilit…

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#2,371 - Hollywood business owners upset over city's removal of planters used to deter homeless encampments 12:25

10d ago12:25

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Business owners and residents in Los Angeles criticized the city's decision to remove planters that locals said greatly reduced crime in the area. "I think it's a really terrible thing that they're doing because those planters were there to keep the encampments away," Hollywood resident Jacqui Antebi told NBC4 Los Angeles. Crews of workers removed …

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#2,370 - After 56 years Oakland Airport the Hilton closes due to rampant criminal activity in area 17:34

10d ago17:34

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The Hilton Hotel will close its Oakland airport location in August after 56 years in business, Port of Oakland officials said Monday morning. “We understand that the hospitality sector continues to be negatively impacted by larger economic trends post-pandemic,” port representatives said in a statement, adding that they will evaluate “the best use …

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NPR host, check. Caberet singer, check. Reality TV show host? Ari Shapiro does it all 8:00

11d ago8:00

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The NPR All Things Considered co-host told us about hosting Season Two of the Netflix series "The Mole."By Kim Malcolm

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#2,369 - ‘Our shelters are full': Gov. Healey sends Mass. officials to southern border 16:00

11d ago16:00

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A blue state has deployed officials to the southern border in Texas to warn migrants that their shelters are full, as it struggles to house the numbers of migrants it is seeing. Massachusetts' Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday announced that she had sent members of her administration to the border, citing "record" numbers of migrants coming t…

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#2,368 - Lawsuit Alleges Supermayor Tiffany Henyard Falsified Police Sgt Test Scores; Unlawful Police Sgt Promotions 16:06

11d ago16:06

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An amended complaint was filed earlier this month in Cook County Circuit Court naming Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in her individual capacity, Dolton Police Chief Lewis Lacey in his individual capacity, and Dolton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (“BOFPC”) Board Member DeVonte Stewart in his official capacity as Defendants. The Complaint alle…

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#2,367 - Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on misinformation when asked about Chicago migrant spending 19:06

12d ago19:06

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The latest figures from the City of Chicago’s spending dashboard shows the city has spent more than $400 million over the past two years on migrants – with the bulk of that money going to private companies that helped forge lease agreements or provided staffing for migrants shelters. Since August of 2022, more than 42,000 migrants have made their w…

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#2,366 - San Francisco home in ritzy neighborhood selling for a steal – but there's a catch 18:29

16d ago18:29

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A home in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood with properties typically valued at millions of dollars is on the market for under $500,000 – but it may be a while before the new buyer can move in. The seller is asking $488,000 for the three-bedroom home located in the city’s Russian Hill neighborhood, and an "as-is sale," according to the listing …

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#2,365 - Dolton Firefighters Demand Answers on Missing Retirement Funds and Denied Health Benefits 33:04

13d ago33:04

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Firefighters in Dolton, Illinois, are raising serious concerns about the management of their retirement funds and health care benefits. According to the International Association of Firefighters Local 3766, deductions for retirement plans intended to go to Nationwide have not been properly allocated for over six months. Additionally, premiums for t…

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#2,364 - Iconic Hollywood Arby's and San Fran McDonalds latest victims of Cali's $20/hour minimum wage 19:29

15d ago19:29

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A family-owned Arby’s Roast Beef that has been a fixture on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for 55 years shut its doors, blaming California’s recently enacted $20-an-hour minimum wage law as the final “nail in the coffin.” The fast food joint’s iconic cowboy hat sign was captured by FOX 11’s SkyFOX camera on Tuesday reading, “Farewell Hollywood. TY f…

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Does the US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans criminalize homelessness? 7:03

15d ago7:03

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities can ban camping and sleeping in public, even if there is no shelter to send them to, overturning a previous ruling that has guided cities' approaches to homelessness for years.By Kate Walters

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#2,363 - Seattle's Belltown Hellcat driver hit with $83K fine by City 19:02

21d ago19:02

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The so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver accused of racing his Dodge Charger through city streets and waking people up with his loud exhaust was ordered to pay more than $83,000 in fines during an appearance in Seattle Municipal Court on Tuesday. Court filings by the city attorney allege Miles Hudson, 20, was supposed to submit proof that the car's …

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#2,362 - Planters used to deter homeless encampments in Hollywood ordered to be removed 20:28

21d ago20:28

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Hollywood business owners are upset and frustrated after planters that were installed to keep homeless encampments from growing were ordered to be removed. The planters and garden beds were placed along the sidewalk on Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in May after shop owners said homeless encampments had completely blocked sidewalks and access…

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Auburn cop found guilty of murder in 2019 death of Jesse Sarey 3:22

16d ago3:22

3:22

Jeffrey Nelson, an Auburn police officer who was charged for shooting and killing Jesse Sarey, 26, in 2019, was found guilty of murder and assault on Thursday. Nelson is the first officer in Washington state to be convicted under a new legal standard for holding cops accountable for using deadly force.…

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#2,360 - Mayor Johnson blames past administrations for Chicago's Violent weekend of Fathers Day Shootings 13:21

22d ago13:21

13:21

The shooting victims from over the weekend range in age from 13 to 57, representing various parts of the city, and the violence has some seeking new solutions. South Lawndale residents met with police on Monday following a staggering number of weekend shootings. At least 71 people were shot, nine of them killed, across the city from Friday evening …

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#2,361 - 'Unethical': California sheriff rips Dems for plotting 'immoral' move to sink Prop 47 Reform 17:28

22d ago17:28

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A ballot measure aimed at reforming a controversial proposition blamed by many for increased crime in California is facing what one local sheriff calls an "ingenious" and "immoral" plan to "sabotage" the effort for ideological reasons. California’s secretary of state announced this month that petitioners had garnered more than enough signatures to …

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#2,359 - Mayor Henyard Abruptly Cancels June 20th Meeting Amid Controversy 43:58

23d ago43:58

43:58

Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces a new lawsuit filed by former Maintenance Manager Dwayne Thrash, alleging wrongful termination. Thrash claims he was fired for not assisting Henyard and her assistant, Keith Freeman, in firing another employee. According to the lawsuit, Henyard has a history of terminating employees who oppose her or pos…

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#2,358 - Spending on homelessness wildly spikes to over half a BILLION in Portland metro area 21:19

23d ago21:19

21:19

Local governments and nonprofits in the Portland area spent more than half a billion dollars fighting homelessness last year, a 70% increase from the year before, according to a new report. "The number itself was shocking," John Tapogna, a senior policy advisor at ECOnorthwest, which crunched the numbers, told KOIN 6 News. Multnomah, Washington and…

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#2,357 - FBI Raids Home of Oakland Democrat Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Corruption Allegations 20:40

24d ago20:40

20:40

In a significant turn of events, the FBI has raided the Oakland home of Democrat Mayor Sheng Thao. Early this morning, agents were seen exiting the mayor's residence with boxes and other items, suggesting a substantial investigation. The raid is part of a broader operation involving multiple locations across Oakland, including City Hall and propert…

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#2,356 - Furious vegans shut down LA restaurant in protest after it added meat & dairy to menu 11:08

24d ago11:08

11:08

Furious vegans shut down an LA restaurant in protest over its decision to drop its plant-based menu in favor of meat and dairy dishes. Angry demonstrators swarmed on Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery in Echo Park on Father's Day and were so disruptive the premises was forced to close. The protest came after chef Molly Engelhart announced her deci…

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#2,355 - Shocking outbreak of Shigella in Santa Clara County homeless encampments 13:28

25d ago13:28

13:28

A bacterial outbreak has emerged among homeless individuals living at San Jose encampments in Columbus and Roosevelt parks, but health officials say the risk to the general public is low. Three confirmed cases of Shigella, a highly contagious intestinal bacteria, were identified between June 3-17. Two individuals have been hospitalized and four peo…

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#2,354 - Google is leaving San Francisco as it abandons its Biggest Office Building 47:13

25d ago47:13

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Google's decision not to renew its lease at One Market Plaza in San Francisco underscores the city's escalating issues with crime and homelessness. This move is part of a broader trend of tech companies exiting the Bay Area, driven by the city's permissive policies that have worsened these crises. The corporate exodus is leading to increased vacanc…

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#2,353 - Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Under Federal Investigation for Ties to Bribery-Linked Contractor 25:08

26d ago25:08

25:08

Chicago's longstanding history of political corruption continues as Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces a federal probe over no-bid contracts awarded to Oak Construction. The company, whose president Alex Nof awaits sentencing for bribery, received over $200,000 for work on senior homes without proper contracts. Federal investigators are examining t…

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