San Francisco’s unemployment rate is not improving
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CA — The unemployment rate in San Francisco County is at a stalemate. The county’s 12.6-percent unemployment rate in May remained unchanged from 12.6 percent in April, according to preliminary figures released Friday…
The Seattle City Council has unanimously voted to repeal two separate loitering ordinances
SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle City Council has unanimously voted to repeal two separate loitering ordinances over concerns that both were rooted in racism and had disproportionately negative effects on minority and marginalized communities. The first…
Chicago’s Pride Parade won’t march this year
CHICAGO — Chicago’s Pride Parade won’t march this year. While city leaders didn’t mention the city’s annual Pride Parade by name among the long list of summer festivals canceled due to the coronavirus, organizers confirmed the…
King County ready for phase 2 reopening
KING COUNTY, WA — Monday, the King County Council unanimously voted to approve Resolution 20-09, a resolution supporting King County’s application to enter Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start plan. The move essentially finalizes the…
Houston’s mayor signs executive order to restrict deadly force
HOUSTON, TX – Mayor Turner announces details of the Mayor’s Executive Order, which was signed Wednesday, June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020 — Surrounded by City Council members, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Houston Police…
Long Beach, NY will receive $1.2M funding through the CARES Act for the city’s transit system
LONG BEACH, NY — Long Beach’s federal representatives announced today that they secured $1.2 million in funding through the CARES Act for the city’s transit system. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Kathleen Rice,…
Chicago cancels one of the biggest concerts due to COVID-19
CHICAGO — Chicago’s largest music fest has been canceled for 2020 Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she was canceling Lollapalooza and other summer events through Labor Day because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The…
Seattle woman goes to jail for protesting and never gets a hearing
SEATTLE, WA — Last Sunday, May 31, Joan Fochs got the call to shut down early at the Interbay grocery store where she works, as the city braced for another night of protests against police violence….
Bills will be reduced for Austin, TX residents
AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council members on Thursday approved an emergency ordinance designed to reduce utility bills for residents and businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak. The emergency measure is in response…
Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO — A Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car through the area of a fatal crash on Interstate 25. Bryce Robert Jackson faces multiple charges, including driving…