One man was injured last night after a shooting on Long Beach’s Elm Avenue turned from a physical confrontation into a gun violence incident. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers were called to the 600 block of Elm Avenue at approximately 10:23 p.m. on November 21 after receiving reports of a shooting. When...
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Denver’s HOST Asserts Progress Amid Audit Critiques, Eyes Upgrades to City’s Shelter System
In response to an audit that criticized the city’s shelter system, the Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) said that many of the recommended changes are already underway. Denver’s approach to homelessness has to be improved in a few areas, according to an audit published by the Auditor’s Office. However, HOST claims that the report...
Mentor Gears Up for Municipal Planning Meet on Local Business Expansions Including Yoga, Swim School, and Library
In order to debate a number of conditional use licenses for nearby companies, the City of Mentor has announced that the Municipal Planning Commission will meet on December 5 at 7:00 p.m. According to the city’s official announcement, the meeting will take place at the Council Chambers of the Mentor Municipal Center, which is situated...
Midtown Memphis to Welcome New Live Music Venue in Crosstown Concourse Backed by Live Nation
Crosstown Concourse, in collaboration with entertainment powerhouse Live Nation, is preparing the site for a new live music venue that is expected to start building this winter, bringing a major cultural addition to Memphis’ Midtown neighborhood. According to information from WREG News, a variety of activities, including comedy performances, concerts, community meetings, and business gatherings,...
Yolo County Secures $277K EEI Grant to Support West Sacramento Youth and Families
With a new funding to improve outreach and education, Yolo County will empower the youth and families in its community. The county received $277,619 from the Engage Empower Implement (EEI) Grant on November 4. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ (SACOG) funding will be used to create partnerships and programs that assist disadvantaged groups. Yolo...
Downtown Duluth Gears Up for Return of Christmas City of the North Parade This Friday
When the Christmas City of the North Parade returns this Friday, November 22, downtown Duluth will be a flurry of holiday activity. Official information from the City of Duluth states that the procession will begin at 6:30 p.m. in front of Fitger’s, a historic building at the intersection of 6th Avenue East and Superior Street....
Portland Police Seize Guns, Ammunition, and Cash in Northeast Traffic Stop, Four Arrested on Firearms Charges
Several firearms, ammo, and a significant sum of money were seized during a routine car stop in Northeast Portland. Due to multiple traffic infractions, officers from the Portland Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT) stopped a car on November 20 near the junction of Northeast Halsey Street and Northeast 74th Avenue. When cops discovered a...
Austin City Council Adopts Groundbreaking Equity-Based Preservation Plan to Celebrate Diversity and Combat Displacement
Austin’s City Council voted in favor of development and inclusivity on Thursday when they approved the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, a new project that aims to preserve the city’s historic structures while paying close attention to diversity and cultural history. This plan, which aligns historic conservation with the values of fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability, is the...
Oakland Man Detained, Suspected of Assault with a Firearm in Berkeley Shootout
According to the Berkeley Police Department, a 34-year-old Oakland man has been arrested in relation to a shooting that occurred in downtown Berkeley last month. Around 2:31 p.m. on October 24, complaints to law enforcement regarding gunfire near Henry Street and Berkeley Way sparked the incident. Authorities served a warrant at an Oakland home Wednesday...
Maricopa’s Chiefs of Police and Fire Share Vital Holiday Safety Tips to Prevent Fires and Thievery
The local police and fire departments in Maricopa are disseminating important safety advice as the holiday season begins to guarantee that festivities stay fun and safe. The community is being urged to prioritize safety throughout the season by Police Chief Mark Goodman and Fire Chief Brad Pitassi, who are concentrating on major hazards such as...