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Nine Homekey Projects to Create 533 New Permanent Supportive Homes
Sacramento, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $130.6 million in Homekey grant awards for nine new projects that will create 533 permanently supportive homes for Californians at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The new awards include developments focused on young people, individuals, and families who are experiencing homelessness.
Son of CCR’s Doug Clifford Arrested In Connection With Homicide And Missing Person Cases
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, was arrested in Portola, California on Wednesday, August 14th. The arrest is tied to a homicide in Nevada along with a missing person case in California. A warrant for Clifford’s arrest was sent out by the Reno Police Department regarding the shooting death of William Andrews. On Sunday (August 11th), Andrews was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities also allege that Clifford stole Andrews’ car and used it to flee the murder scene. Clifford’s girlfriend, Patricia Portella-Wright, was also reported missing on Friday (August 9th), and was believed to be in a vehicle that matched the description of Andrews’ Chevrolet Blazer. Clifford was arrested in Andrews’ vehicle after being spotted on a highway 50 miles northwest of Reno. On Thursday (August 15), an unidentified body that is believed to be Portella-Wright was found along a highway in Washoe County, Nevada. (Consequence of Sound)
Newsom signs 10-bill anti-crime package, gets ahead of anti-crime ballot measure
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a 10-bill anti-crime package as Democrats in the state race to address perceptions of rising crime in California as a new anti-crime ballot measure opposed by the governor seems increasingly likely to pass. “I thank the bipartisan group of lawmakers, our retail partners, and advocates for […]
Southern California unemployment rates rise in July
Summer breaks at schools drove up the unemployment rates in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, according to state data released Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in LA County increased to 5.5% in July from a revised 5.3% in June, according to the state Employment Development Department. LA County’s rate was 4.9% a year ago.
Olympic Valley sends ‘no’ recommendation on Alterra development
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council (OVMAC) voted Saturday against the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan project with a message to the county and the applicant that the community is overwhelmingly against this development. After almost 7 hours, the unanimous decision was made. OVMAC...
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