Tag: Regional-Local News

San Diego Mayor Delivers State of City

January 14, 2023
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave an impassioned State of the City address Jan. 11, culminating it the declaration that “The state of our city is rising.” He cited the city’s many accomplishments over the past year such as lowering overall crime in the city by 7.5 percent, property crime by 9.7 percent, and violent…

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2 Horses Die From Training Injuries at Los Alamitos

January 14, 2023
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CYPRESS, Calif.—Two racehorses died in the past week after suffering injuries while training at Los Alamitos Race Course, state horse racing officials said. Alsalam, a 3-year-old colt who had not yet competed in a race, died Jan. 9, according to the California Horse Racing Board. His last official workout was Dec. 27, according to the…

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New York’s Mayor Adams Unveils Record-High Budget of Nearly $103 Billion

January 14, 2023
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, revealed one of the largest budget proposals in the history of the city. On a Jan. 13 afternoon address from City Hall, Adams announced his record-high $102.7 billion fiscal 2024 budget proposal that would increase city government spending by nearly 1.6 percent. Overall city expenditures would be $1.6 billion…

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Pennsylvania County Completes Hand Recount of 2020 Presidential Election

January 14, 2023
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A hand recount of 2020 election ballots in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania this week yielded only slight variations in the final numbers. In Lycoming, former President Donald Trump still beats President Joe Biden, with the new totals: Trump at 41,455 with seven voters fewer than the 2020 count, and Biden at 16,956 with 15 voters fewer…

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Syracuse Judge Rules NY State’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Unlawful, Strikes It Down

January 14, 2023
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A state Supreme Court judge in Syracuse struck down a statewide mandate for medical staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, ruling that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state’s health department overstepped their authority. In a landmark ruling issued on Jan. 13, New York State Supreme Court Judge Gerard Neri declared the statewide COVID-19 vaccine…

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NY Supreme Court Strikes Down COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

January 14, 2023
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A state Supreme Court judge in Syracuse struck down a statewide mandate for medical staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, ruling that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state’s health department overstepped their authority. In a landmark ruling issued on Jan. 13, New York State Supreme Court Judge Gerard Neri declared the statewide COVID-19 vaccine…

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California Governor Unveils $297 Billion Budget With Cuts to Close $22.5 Billion Deficit

January 14, 2023
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Jan. 10 a $297 billion budget proposal, with substantial cuts and delayed spending in various areas aiming to close California’s projected $22.5 billion shortfall in the next fiscal year. The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023–24, which would start in July, would postpone and reduce funding for some programs, such…

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Republican Congressman Calls For Ending Offshore Wind Projects in New Jersey Following Multiple Whale Deaths

January 14, 2023
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Rep Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) is demanding an end to offshore wind activity in New Jersey after an “unprecedented” number of whales washed ashore in the area over the past month, and despite such projects being pushed forward by President Biden and NJ Governor Phil Murphy. Offshore wind projects (turbines placed in the ocean that…

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NHL Backtracks After DeSantis Alleges Discrimination in Minority-Only Hockey Event

January 14, 2023
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The National Hockey League (NHL) has reacted to allegations of discrimination from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by backtracking on some of the eligibility criteria for a job fair that was meant to be restricted to select minority groups. A spokesperson for the NHL told The Epoch Times that the event—the Pathway to Hockey…

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Sheriffs Take a Stand on the Protecting Illinois Communities Act

January 14, 2023
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At least 94 of Illinois’ 102 county sheriffs expressed disapproval of the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (Act) signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Jan. 11. Calhoun County Sheriff William Heffington told The Epoch Times he isn’t concerned about Pritzker or the Illinois General Assembly’s views on firearms. “I work for the people, not the government,”…

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