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California’s 2014 ban on thin plastic grocery bags caused more plastic bag waste, not less. the first by any state in the nation — in 2014, noting that the ban was a regressive tax on consumers that would benefit large grocery chains, who could charge ten cents per bag for heavier, government-approved plastic bags that were, in theory, more reusable than the thinner ones.

The last remaining Denny’s in San Francisco has shuttered after nearly 25 years. The 24-hour diner chain’s 816 Mission St. location closed Aug. 1, franchise owner Chris Haque told SFGATE. As of Aug. 12, the Denny’s sign has been painted over. “We’re the only store left, and we operated until the last day that we could,” Haque said. “The cost of doing business is tremendous. There’s vandalism, and...

Residents of California have been leaving the state in droves over the last few years due to radical policies and high prices governing the state. Many former residents have been settling in more politically red states, such as Florida and Texas, which have seen immense population growth. California is the home of Hollywood, the center of the film industry. Actor Dennis Quaid explained to "Je...

The showdown between Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the village’s Board of Trustees escalated further this week, as Henyard reappointed a fired deputy police chief to lead the department. Three village trustees told NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup that Henyard appointed former Deputy Chief Lewis Lacey to be the department’s new leader, but that he has not been sworn in. They argue that the appoint...

An illegal migrant, recently apprehended, has been charged with 22 crimes in just six months, underscoring the urgent need for stricter immigration enforcement. The crimes, which include various forms of theft and assault, have sparked outrage among communities demanding action from the Biden administration. Experts warn that this case is a symptom of a broader crisis, as lenient policies and over...

The police chief, along with other officials, is facing significant challenges, including being banned from village property and legal issues related to bankruptcy fraud. There's also confusion over the leadership within the police department, with various individuals claiming authority despite contradictory communications. The village is also experiencing financial difficulties, with the Illi...

Illinois Comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has suspended state payments to Dolton and threatened fines due to the village's failure to submit required financial reports. These reports include annual financial statements and audits, which have not been filed since 2021. The Comptroller's actions are a response to Dolton's ongoing non-compliance with state law, further complicated by a recent...

Despite Lacy being removed from his position, he and the mayor are trying to maintain influence over the police force. This has led to confusion and conflicting information, including a mandatory meeting that was declared not mandatory and directives from an administrator whose employment status is unclear. Additionally, the village is facing significant legal and financial challenges, including f...

Democrat Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tripled the budget the Bay State is spending on its migrant shelters but is stonewalling requests for an accounting of how she has spent the previous $1 billion on migrant housing. One case, for instance, finds that the state shelled out $16.3 million to rent out a Boston hotel to house illegals. However, after being asked where the money went, the stat...

A California community college district agreed to pay $2.4 million to a conservative professor in a recent settlement agreement after years of legal battles between the two parties. “After five years of administrative misconduct, a decisive courtroom display exonerated me of all allegations and exposed that Kern Community College District engaged in flagrant retaliation for my questioning of parti...

In a shocking turn of events, Deputy Police Chief Lewis Lacy of Dalton has been indicted on nine counts of bankruptcy fraud, perjury, and making false statements. Lacy is accused of concealing income and lying about his spouse's earnings to avoid paying over $40,000 from a previous lawsuit settlement. This indictment follows his seven prior bankruptcy filings since the 1980s, raising serious q...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was named the "Worst Sanctuary Mayor" in the United States by the Immigration Reform Law Institute, a conservative immigration group. Johnson, who took office in April 2023, has faced criticism for his policies that support illegal migrants, including reaffirming Chicago as a sanctuary city and requesting millions in funding to house migrants. His leadership...

In a shocking turn of events, Lumumba Sers Sr., a prominent anti-violence advocate in Denver, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man at Pioneer Park in Commerce City. Sers, known for his work with the nonprofit "Heavy Hands Heavy Hearts," which aims to reduce violence, was taken into custody after allegedly shooting 27-year-old Malcolm Watson during a child’s birthday part...

San Francisco has quietly lowered the standards of its homeless relocation program, allowing individuals to be bused out of town without previous requirements such as verifying they have a contact or support system at the destination. With shelters at 96% capacity, the city has resorted to extreme measures, prioritizing busing homeless individuals out of the city over providing other services. Cri...

The Dalton village scandal intensifies as Mayor Tiffany Henyard, dubbed the "Super Mayor," faces mounting criticism for her alleged financial mismanagement. Reports reveal the village is over $3.5 million in debt, with accusations of unauthorized spending, including lavish events and personal luxuries. Henyard’s public appearance at a recent youth summit further stoked controversy as she...

The Montgomery Park office complex in Northwest Portland has sold for $33 million to a company tied to the Menashe real estate family, according to property records filed on Friday. Three family members involved in Portland-based Menashe Properties — Barry, son Jordan and daughter Lauren — initially declined to comment when reached on Friday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday had a message for local governments: clean up homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year. Standing in front of a cleared homeless encampment in Los Angeles, Newsom vowed to start taking state funding away from cities and counties that are not doing enough to move people out of encampments and into shelter. The governor joined the Califo...

In a jaw-dropping meeting on Thursday night, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented initial findings from her investigation into the Village of Dolton’s ‘dire’ financial situation. The bombshell report delved into the spending habits of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, highlighting just how much financial trouble the village is in. Lightfoot was hired...

It was a chaotic board meeting in Dolton on Monday night. But during that meeting, two unfamiliar faces were seen sitting next to Mayor Tiffany Henyard. FOX 32 has learned they were criminal defense attorneys brought to the meeting by Mayor Henyard, who is at the center of a federal criminal investigation. "OK, you’re out of order. Remove her. Remove her. Remove her!" Henyard told a resi...

The political landscape in the Village of Dolton grew more turbulent as Mayor Tiffany Henyard terminated Keith Freeman, her village administrator and senior advisor at Thornton Township, amid allegations and legal entanglements; this move has stirred controversy and debate among local trustees concerning its legality and potential ramifications. According to The Chicago Tribune, the dismissal was...

The city of Aurora is debunking claims that an Aurora apartment building has been "taken over" by Venezuelan gangs. While the city doesn't dismiss that there is a possibility of gang activity and they're looking for a connection, the building at East Colfax Avenue and Nome Street has issues of poor living conditions dating back years. The building near the University of Colorado...

Dolton's dire financial situation was addressed at another fiery village board meeting on Monday night. Officials revealed they've had to dip into Tax Increment Financing fees to pay public-sector employees. They also approved layoffs of eight village employees, citing financial issues. "It's unfortunate, but we have to make these decisions so we can make payroll," Trustee Br...

During Seattle's busiest tourism season, coffee giant Starbucks abruptly closed the doors to its 1st and Pike location. Just blocks away from the Pike Place Market, this Starbucks location is jam-packed. Starbucks would not confirm why they closed the store but said it was temporary despite any plans to re-open the storefront. Starbucks spokesperson Sam Jefferies would not confirm if the closu...

Three trustees from the Village of Dolton called a special meeting on Monday night to try and keep the village running as they deal with embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Trustees who do not support Henyard said she would not allow them to put items on the regular meeting agenda, so they set their own meeting to start before hers. The two contentious meetings were held back to back, starting at 6:1...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is deploying California National Guard lawyers to prosecute cases in Alameda County, where Oakland is. Newsom’s office also detailed Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s months of delays preventing CalGuard’s deployment, publicly highlighting the state of the district attorney’s office. Alameda County violent crime rose 188% in 2023 compared to...