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#2,092 - NO ARRESTS: Controversial Seattle Protest Shuts Interstate 5!
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn Seattle, a major disruption unfolded as activist groups with alleged ties to Palestinian terrorists and organizations funded by liberal donors, including George Soros, blocked Interstate 5. The blockade, orchestrated by groups including Sadun Seattle and Jewish Voice for Peace, lasted over four hours, causing a significant six-mile traffic jam. Despite the chaos, no arrests were made by Seattle Police. The protest aimed to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, suspens...
#2,091 - WHY Are Illegal Immigrants DRIVING Without Papers in NYC?
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBNew York Assemblywoman Jamie Williams raised alarm over cars, seemingly owned by illegal immigrants, being towed from a Brooklyn shelter. This incident spotlights the complex issue of resources and legality confronting migrants in major cities. Williams, a Democrat, noted the incongruity of migrants, living in temporary shelters, owning vehicles while lacking legal work permits, insurance, or proper documentation. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Biden Administration’s polic...
#2,090 - Shigella (oral-fecal matter) Cases Spiking in Philadelphia's Homeless Communities
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBIn a recent development, Philadelphia Health officials are closely monitoring a spike in cases of a potentially antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection known as Chella. The infection, notably prevalent in areas with significant homeless populations and opioid use, is raising concerns due to its easy transmission and impact on vulnerable groups. Philadelphia and Oregon's Multnomah County, both under Democratic leadership, have reported substantial increases in Chella cases. These cities, alo...
#2,089 - Democrat Mayor Sparks Uproar for Saying Migrants 'Aren't Welcome'
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThe Democrat mayor of Edison, New Jersey, Sam Josi, recently ignited controversy with his statement that migrants are not welcome in the city, marking a stark shift from the previous sanctuary city ethos. This change in stance reflects a broader trend among Democratic mayors, as cities like New York and Chicago also face the challenge of accommodating a surge in migrants. During the 2023 fiscal year, over 2.4 million migrant encounters were recorded, significantly up from previous years. Tex...
#2,088 - Eagle Pass NIGHTMARE: Small Town, BIG Migrant Crisis!
January 14, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Texas town of Eagle Pass, with a population of just 29,000, is facing a severe strain due to the influx of 302,000 illegal immigrants across the southern border. The local fire department is spending an unsustainable $21,000 daily on migrant-related emergencies, including a spike in drownings in the Rio Grande. This situation has forced the town to order additional refrigeration units to manage the increasing number of bodies. The federal government's lack of intervention and financial s...
#2,087 - EXPOSED: Luxury Amidst the Tents – The Stolen Maserati Found in a Homeless Camp
January 13, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBIn a shocking revelation, a stolen Maserati was discovered in a downtown LA homeless encampment, illustrating the sophisticated level of criminal operations sheltered within these areas. The vehicle, a symbol of luxury and wealth, found amidst tents and tarps, highlights a stark contrast and a growing concern over the safety and exploitation of the homeless population. The encampments, often perceived as havens for the vulnerable, are becoming hotbeds for illegal activities, ranging from dru...
#2,086 - The UNSEEN Cartel Influence: A Border Town Goes Quiet Amidst Congressional Eyes!
January 12, 2024 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn a dramatic turn at the U.S. southern border, illegal crossings in Eagle Pass, Texas, abruptly ceased following a significant visit by over 60 House Republicans. This sudden halt spotlighted the formidable control Mexican drug cartels wield over immigration, pausing operations to avoid bad optics during the Congressional visit. Despite December's staggering 302,000 illegal border crossings, Eagle Pass, a usually bustling entry point, witnessed an eerie calm, contrasting with the prior over...
#2,085 - Democrat-Run Sanctuary Cities Reverse Stance on Welcoming Buses of Migrants
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn a striking reversal, self-proclaimed sanctuary cities, predominantly Democrat-run, are grappling with the influx of migrants sent from southern border states. Initially advocating for open arms, these cities, including Chicago, are now struggling with budget constraints and insufficient resources, revealing a stark contrast between their earlier virtue signaling and the current reality. As buses continue to arrive, the situation becomes increasingly dire, highlighting the persistent immig...
#2,084 - Texas Shifts Immigration Strategy: Transporting 85,000 Migrants to Democratic Sanctuary Cities
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTexas Governor Greg Abbott's controversial strategy to transport 85,500 illegal immigrants to Democratic-led Sanctuary cities has sparked intense debates across the nation. Abbott's initiative, targeting cities like New York and Chicago, aims to redistribute the burden of immigration and highlight the federal government's perceived inaction on enforcing immigration laws. While this move has been praised by some for sharing the responsibility, it has outraged many Democrats and city officials...
#2,083 - TEXAS Takes On Feds: The Showdown Over Illegal Immigration Arrests!
January 11, 2024 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas over its new immigration law, Senate Bill 4, set to take effect in March 2024. This law empowers state police to arrest individuals suspected of illegal border crossing and aims to dismantle sanctuary city policies. As Texas asserts its right to safeguard its borders amidst federal inaction, the DOJ claims the state's measures violate federal jurisdiction established in the landmark United States vs. Arizona case. The conflict unders...
#2,082 - Plane From Texas Now Dropping off Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants at Rockford Airport
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn a provocative turn of events, Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues his controversial practice of sending illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities, sparking heated debate and logistical chaos. A plane from Texas, carrying 355 immigrants, recently landed at Rockford Airport, Illinois. Upon arrival, the passengers were promptly escorted out of Winnebago County and directed towards Chicago, a known sanctuary city. This action reflects a growing tension between states over handling the influx of...
#2,081 - Oregonians Demand Reversal of Drug Decriminalization Law After Drastic Overdose Increase
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn a sweeping call for change, Oregon residents and leaders are demanding a reversal of Measure 110, the law that decriminalized possession of hard drugs three years ago. The outcry comes after a staggering 75% increase in overdose deaths, with Portland becoming a hotspot for 'migratory drug use' and public safety plummeting. The original intent was to shift from criminalization to treatment, but the lack of support services led to an influx of drug-related tourism and a spike in community s...
#2,080 - California to Offer 700K Illegal Immigrants FREE Healthcare as $68 BILLION Deficit Soars
January 10, 2024 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBCalifornia is set to provide free healthcare to over 700,000 illegal immigrants while grappling with a staggering $68 billion deficit and a shrinking population. This move, part of a larger health coverage expansion under Governor Gavin Newsom, is expected to cost $2.6 billion annually. Critics argue this decision exacerbates the state's financial woes and prioritizes non-citizens over residents. This controversial policy unfolds as businesses face layoffs due to rising costs and the state s...
#2,079 - Busloads of Migrants Being Dropped at N.J. Train Stations to Sidestep NYC Order
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn a critical turn of events, busloads of migrants are being strategically dropped off at New Jersey train stations to sidestep an executive order from New York City's Mayor Eric Adams. The order limits the times and conditions under which migrants can be dropped off in the city. This maneuver has sparked a contentious debate, highlighting the strained resources and unpreparedness of self-proclaimed sanctuary cities like New York City, Chicago, and Denver. These cities are now grappling with...
#2,078 - RECORD BREAK: 302,000 Illegal Migrant Encounters at the U.S. Border in December - What's Next?
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe U.S. Southern Border witnessed a record-breaking 302,000 illegal migrant encounters in December, a number described as "unimaginable" compared to past statistics. This surge, attributed to perceived federal policy leniency, has seen individuals from primarily Central and South American countries seeking better lives in the U.S. Amidst the influx, migrants have been transported nationwide via planes, trains, and buses, creating logistical and humanitarian challenges for cities and states....
#2,077 - The HYPOCRISY Unveiled: Sanctuary Cities CONFRONT Migrant Overload!
January 09, 2024 11:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn a fiery critique, the podcast host lambasts the hypocrisy of mayors from sanctuary cities like Chicago, New York, and Denver, who are now grappling with their capacity to handle the influx of migrants. These cities, once vocal about their sanctuary status, are suddenly overwhelmed and seeking federal intervention and funds. The host points out the irony in these cities' shift from a welcoming stance to imposing restrictions and fines due to the strain on resources and infrastructure. The ...
#2,076 - UNPRECEDENTED Numbers: The 2023 Migrant SURGE Outpaces 17 States' Populations!
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn 2023, the U.S. witnessed a staggering influx of migrants crossing from Mexico, surpassing the population of 17 states, with nearly three million individuals making the journey. This surge has sparked intense debate and criticism, particularly aimed at the Biden administration's handling of the crisis. Critics argue that the administration's policies have encouraged rather than deterred migration, leading to a humanitarian and logistical nightmare. As large caravans continue to approach, e...
#2,071 - CALIFORNIA CRISIS: Pizza Hut Fires ALL Delivery Drivers Amid $20 Minimum Wage Hike!
January 09, 2024 09:35 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBAs California's minimum wage for fast food workers increases to $20 per hour, several Pizza Hut franchises in Southern California are laying off all delivery drivers, a move signaling broader industry concerns. The decision reflects a struggle to adapt to the rising labor costs, with businesses opting out of first-party delivery services in favor of third-party alternatives like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This shift is anticipated to significantly affect the fast food landscape and employment r...
#2,072 - EXODUS Unfolds: California & New York's Declining Populations - What's Driving the Mass Departure?
January 09, 2024 09:34 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBCalifornia and New York are facing a remarkable trend of population decline for the third consecutive year. This mass exodus is reshaping the demographic landscape and has profound implications for the political influence of both states. The ongoing migration reflects broader concerns about the cost of living, tax burdens, and quality of life, driving residents to seek greener pastures elsewhere. As these populous states confront the consequences of dwindling numbers, the effects ripple thro...
#2,073 - MILLIONAIRES FLEE: Unveiling California's Looming TAX REVENUE CRISIS
January 09, 2024 09:33 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBThe recent trend of millionaires leaving California has sparked significant concerns about the state's tax revenue and economic stability. In 2023, California witnessed a notable population decline, with the exodus of wealthy residents being particularly impactful. This shift is attributed to several factors, including high taxes, cost of living, and suboptimal services, driving individuals to seek better prospects in states like Texas and Florida. As these affluent individuals leave, Califo...
#2,075 - Seattle Shuts Down CHOP's BLM Garden Amid Surging Homelessness, Drug Use, and Vandalism
January 09, 2024 09:03 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBSeattle's Cal Anderson Park witnessed the removal of the Black Lives Matter Memorial Garden, a controversial space established during the 2020 protests. The garden, initially intended as a tribute to black and indigenous people affected by police violence, faced criticism for its exclusionary stance, allowing only BIPOC community members. Despite claims of feeding hundreds and offering a space for joy and healing, the garden's presence in a public park without proper authorization sparked de...
#2,074 - Unsanitary Tent Cities: The BREEDING Ground for Portland’s Shigella Outbreak!
January 09, 2024 09:02 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBPortland is grappling with an outbreak of Shigella, a disease spread by human feces, primarily affecting the homeless community. Health officials from Multnomah and Clackamas counties have reported a surge in cases, emphasizing the situation's severity. The bacteria, causing symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps, is highly contagious and can be spread through unsanitary conditions, contaminated food, or sexual contact. The podcast highlights the broader implications of allowing unregulat...
#2,070 - New York City's BIG MOVE: Illegal Immigrants Get FREE Legal Aid, Taxpayers Foot the Bill!
January 06, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MBIn a controversial move, the New York City Council passed Resolution 556, a groundbreaking policy ensuring legal representation for migrants in immigration court, entirely funded by taxpayer dollars. This development places New York City at the forefront of migrant advocacy, potentially setting a national precedent. Critics argue this measure grants migrants more legal rights than American citizens in various civil court matters like housing and divorce, where legal counsel is not guaranteed...
#2,069 - NYC's Harsh WINTER Reality: Illegal Immigrants Forced Out as Shelter Limits Hit
January 06, 2024 11:30 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBIn an unfolding situation that's raising eyebrows and tempers, New York City, once a self-proclaimed sanctuary haven, is starting to evict migrants from its overwhelmed shelter system in 2024. The city, grappling with an influx of asylum seekers, is imposing a 30 to 60-day shelter limit, forcing single individuals and families out onto the streets. The decision, driven by spiraling costs and lack of space, marks a stark turnaround from the city's earlier open-armed stance. This move highlig...
#2,068 - TENSIONS at the Border: A Massive Wave of 15,000 Illegal Migrants Challenge U.S. Sanctuary Cities
January 06, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThe U.S. grapples with a massive migrant caravan, potentially the largest in over a year, headed toward the southern border. With numbers possibly reaching 15,000, this influx challenges the narrative of a "mostly secure" border. Originating from countries like Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras, these migrants embark on a perilous journey, facing skepticism about their hardships due to their appearance and misconceptions about their travels. As sanctuary cities begin to buckle under the strain, the ...
#2,067 - Maine Forced to Delay Vote on EV Mandate Amid Widespread Power Outages
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 9.4 MBA top Maine state environmental agency delayed a highly-anticipated vote to approve a sweeping electric vehicle (EV) mandate amid a storm that caused widespread power outages. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) announced that it had indefinitely postponed the meeting, which was slated for Thursday afternoon, until further notice following the storm. Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who has pursued an aggressive green energy agenda, declared a state of emergency this week, a...
#2,066 - NYC Mayor Eric Adams blames rats as the main reason for New Yorkers fleeing state in droves
December 27, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBMayor Eric Adams blamed rats — along with the cost of living and COVID-19 — as big reasons why New Yorkers are fleeing the state in droves according to a recent report, he said Thursday. Hizzoner pointed the finger at the Big Apple’s notorious rodent population after sobering new United States Census Bureau statistics revealed nearly 102,000 people had high-tailed it out of the Empire State within the last year. “Some people who have children and families decide they want to go to a place ...
#2,065 - Austin Politician Who Defunded Local Police Demands Police Patrol His Crime-Ridden Neighborhood
December 26, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBAn Austin, Texas Democrat politician is demanding police step up their patrols in his neighborhood despite previously voting to defund them. Yes, in the latest example of ‘Do as I say not as I do,’ Representative Greg Casar now says that he wants more police for at least the next week. It’s unclear why the Congressman wanted the extra police. The Austin Police Retired Officers Association however did not hold back and called out the Congressman’s sudden change of tone. “We want everyone i...
#2,064 - What TARGET Isn't Telling You About Their Store Closures
December 24, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBTarget, a nationwide retail giant, recently announced the closure of nine urban stores, citing theft and violence as the primary reasons. However, a CNBC investigation challenges this narrative, suggesting the actual crime rates at these locations were less than at other operating stores. The podcast delves into this discrepancy, questioning the motives behind Target's decisions, and examines the environment around the shuttered stores. The host argues that while crime may not be the sole fa...
#2,063 - Sanctuary City Under Siege: NYC Battles Budget Crisis Amid Migrant Influx!
December 23, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBIn a recent development, New York City, once celebrated as a sanctuary city, is facing a financial and logistical crisis. Mayor Eric Adams, previously a staunch supporter, now finds himself at the center of controversy as the city demands migrant shelter landlords cut costs or risk having their leases terminated. The city, grappling with a surging influx of asylum seekers and a bursting budget, is reevaluating its stance. Landlords are being pressured to submit rent reduction proposals amid ...
#2,062 - TEXAS Takes Charge: The Bold Move of SB4 Immigration Law
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBTexas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB4, a stringent state immigration law aimed at arresting and seeking the deportation of illegal immigrants. This move is Texas's response to the perceived inaction of the federal government on border control, especially in light of recent record-breaking illegal entries. SB4 empowers state law enforcement to arrest and jail migrants on new state-level charges and even allows state judges to issue defacto deportation orders. Critics argue it oversteps into f...
#2,061 - The COST of Homeless Sweeps: Insights from Denver's $600K Challenge
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBThe US is witnessing its highest-ever level of homelessness, with California leading the surge. In many cities, including Denver, the removal of homeless encampments has become more frequent. Despite these clearances costing cities like Denver nearly $600,000, they offer little more than a temporary fix, failing to address the root causes of homelessness. Experts argue that these sweeps merely relocate the problem without solving it, often driven by citizen complaints and political pressure....
#2,060 - The San Francisco Doom Loop roars ahead: office vacancy hits all time high!
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBThe San Francisco office market continues to struggle, but it hasn’t hit the bottom yet. Office vacancy in the city rose to new heights in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to new preliminary data from commercial real estate firm CBRE. The vacancy rate increased to 35.9%, a modest jump from last quarter’s rate of 34%. That translates to another 1.4 million square feet of occupancy loss — the equivalent of Salesforce Tower completely emptying out. A total of 6.7 million square feet of...
#2,059 - CA Gov. Gavin Newsom blames Republicans for amplifying homeless crisis plaguing San Francisco
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBGavin Newsom told Seth Meyers he was 'defensive' of crime-ridden San Francisco and insisted that the problems plaguing the struggling city were exaggerated by Republicans. The California governor, who was mayor of San Francisco from 2004-11, was asked by Meyers on Wednesday night about the city, which has seen an exodus of businesses and residents amid rampant crime - particularly burglary - homelessness and companies staying remote. A quarter of a million people have fled the Bay Area sin...
#2,058 - Feds may force Starbucks to reopen 23 stores — claim coffee chain illegally shuttered locations to block unionizing
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBAUnited States labor agency wants to force Starbucks to reopen 23 stores after it claimed the coffee chain illegally shuttered the locations to block employees from unionizing. The company shut down 16 locations in July 2022. The closed stores were located in a number of large cities, including Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago. The National Labor Relations Board stated in a Wednesday complaint that eight of the Starbucks locations were unionized at the time they we...
#2,057 - Did Shohei Ohtani Spurn San Francisco Giants' $700M Offer Because City Is a Dumpster Fire?
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.9 MBAs we reported Saturday, baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani signed a $700 million mega-deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guaranteed contract is the richest ever signed in any U.S. professional sport. But the two-way player received an almost identical offer from another Major League team: the San Francisco Giants, yet he turned it down. The eight-time winners of the World Series pulled out all the stops to try to get Ohtani, virtually begging him to come, but to no avail. The question ...
#2,056 - S.F. DA Brooke Jenkins faces blowback after saying homeless people should be made ‘uncomfortable’
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.7 MBSan Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is taking heat for recent controversial comments that homeless people “have to be made to be uncomfortable,” a reference to the idea that regularly sweeping encampments encourages unhoused people to accept offers of shelter. During a Dec. 4 public forum, dubbed “Take Action: San Francisco,” Jenkins was asked by KGO-TV reporter and former Chronicle columnist Phil Matier if anything “legal” could be done about thousands of unsheltered San Franci...
#2,055 - St. Louis police force flees, staffing hits critical all-time low
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBCops are fleeing a major city previously declared as the nation's murder capital, with officer staffing hitting its lowest level on record, according to police data. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, like many law enforcement agencies across the country, has faced significant departures that it's struggled to replace, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday. The department is budgeted for 1,224 officers, but has over 300 vacancies, the data show. "I’ve never heard of anythi...
#2,054 - Colorado Shoplifters Argue They Should Get Lighter Sentences Because They Stole Items On Sale
December 18, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.75 MBYou might find this hard to believe, but some places in the country are actually prosecuting the organized shoplifters plaguing retailers. For example, a pair in Parker, Colorado, known as the KitchenAid Crew just went to trial over their shoplifting spree stealing, well, you can guess. Michael Green, 50, and Byron Bolden, 37 were both convicted for felony retail theft. The documented value of the items stolen was $2,094.98, and a sixth-degree felony theft charge in Colorado includes a to...
#2,053 - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends ‘elected of color’ holiday party after invitation backlash
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13.3 MBBoston Mayor Michelle Wu defended holding a holiday party for “electeds of color” just hours before hosting the controversial gathering inside the city’s official reception hall Wednesday. Wu admitted it was a mistake that every member of the Boston City Council received invitations to the controversial holiday party, and had already talked to those that were uninvited. “We had individual conversations with everyone so people understand that it was truly just an honest mistake that went ou...
#2,052 - Unbelievable: Portland dealer busted with 11 million doses of fentanyl released no bail
December 17, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBOn Friday, a Multnomah County judge issued a warrant for the arrest of an alleged fentanyl trafficker—less than 24 hours after he’d already been arrested with 11 million doses of fentanyl. The court published that warrant online this afternoon. The warrant was issued a day after Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies raided a Northeast Portland Airbnb rental they allege was the center of a fentanyl dealing operation that produced the biggest bust in agency history. They arrested the alleged ri...
#2,051 - Shocking development: NYC offers illegal immigrants 1 way plane ticket to anywhere in world
December 16, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBCity Hall has taken steps to help migrants leave New York City by offering them free fare to anywhere in the country or world and made life tougher by limiting shelter stays. Wait times to get a bed can stretch as long as a week. Some migrants have had enough. Their city of dreams has become a nightmare. With winter coming, many have reached new lows and levels of desperation and have decided that a one-way ticket out of the Big Apple is their best shot at a brighter future. Disillusioned...
#2,050 - Are Chicago suburbs seriously rejecting bus loads of illegal immigrants?
December 15, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBOn Friday, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office announced its biggest fentanyl bust to date, after raiding two houses in Northeast Portland and Oregon City on Thursday and finding the equivalent of over 11 million doses of fentanyl. It was “one of the largest illegal fentanyl seizures in state history,” according to a Dec. 9 statement from the sheriff’s office. But the fate of the alleged ringleader remains unclear. Luis Funez, 23, was arrested fleeing from his house in Northeast Portland...
#2,049 - Village of Dolton Trustees openly feuds with Super Mayor Tiffany Henyard over huge deficit
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBA day after walking out on a Village Board meeting, four Dolton trustees at odds with Mayor Tiffany Henyard held a special meeting Tuesday to approve a tentative tax levy and talk about a village that remains divided. Meeting at a Dolton Park District facility with about two dozen residents attending, the trustees said they are trying to be good stewards of taxpayer money, but are being kept in the dark about the true state of village finances. Trustee Jason House, selected to lead the mee...
#2,048 - California's $68B Deficit: Newsom's Disaster?
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Legislative Analyst Office, the California legislatures nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisory [www.lao.ca.gov] stated that Newsom should consider declaring a budget emergency to tap into the state's rainy-day fund. The outlook means California could also be facing deep budget cuts by next summer, when the state's updated spending plan is due. Let’s get one thing straight. Newsom has been and will continue to be a disaster for the Golden state. State leaders have several tools to addres...
#2,047 - After scathing news report LA Mayor miraculously cleans up notorious RV encampment
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTV cameras were rolling as the mayor's office made headlines Wednesday by giving the go-ahead to dismantle a huge RV encampment on Forest Lawn Drive, but initially said there were no plans clear any of the other hundreds of other RV encampments across Los Angeles. "I think there are other solutions," Mayor Karen Bass told the I-Team. "The RV situation is very complicated." But following an I-Team report that aired Thursday night, the mayor’s spokesperson told NBC4, "I can confirm to NBC4 ...
#2,046 - San Fran's Bacon wrapped hot dog vendors stage protest against cities 90 day ban on Mission St.
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBSidewalk vendors in San Francisco's Mission District came together Friday to push back against a temporary ban. The small business owners say the temporary ban on street vendors in the neighborhood is crippling them. Several members of the city's street vendors association marched from Mission Street to San Francisco City Hall They agree Mission Street has become violent and even deadly - because of illicit sales by illegal vendors. But the members of one group made up of vendors, who hav...
#2,045 - Proposed Homeless RV Campsite in Portland most likley highly contaminated with toxins
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBMuch of the land along the Columbia Slough in North Portland is known for its long history of industrial use, and its resulting high likelihood of contamination. “I’ve started calling this area a 'brownfield sandwich,'” said Dale Svart, who lives near the plot of land in North Portland that the city soon expects to house nearly 200 homeless people. It’s across the street from a wastewater treatment plant and borders the Columbia Slough. Back in October, Mayor Ted Wheeler announced plans t...
#2,044 - SF’s Once Highly Touted Office of Reparations Loses Its Funding In Breed’s New Budget Cuts
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBRemember that SF Office of Reparations that once considered $5 million lump-sum payments to Black San Franciscans? Now the city can’t even afford the $2 million a year to run that department, and the office is gutted in Mayor Breed’s budget cuts. Very early in 2023, it made headlines nationwide that a soon-to-be-formed SF City Hall department called the Office of Reparations was possibly considering $5 million lump-sum payments to eligible Black San Franciscans, to address historical harms ...
#2,043 - California To Start Fining Stores That Don’t Have a ‘Gender Neutral’ Kids Toy Section
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBCalifornia is set to implement a new law on January 1, 2024, which mandates that stores selling children’s items must include a gender-neutral section. This law targets retailers with at least 500 employees across their various store locations. These stores are required to display a reasonable selection of childcare items and toys in a way that does not conform to traditional gender marketing norms. The text of the law claims that this approach allows consumers to more easily identify unju...