Chief Shon Barnes has named an officer with a questionable record on Capitol HIll to lead the East Precinct. The Seattle Police Department announced the promotions of Michael Tietjen to East Precin…| CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
Who’s to blame for Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell’s resignation? Some residents are speculating the Police Commission pushed Floyd Mitchell out. Others say the blame is misplaced and inaccurate.| The Oaklandside
What does Police Chief Floyd Mitchell’s exit mean for Oakland? Our public safety reporter and news editor discuss the chief’s short tenure, just 17 months on the job, and what might be next for OPD.| The Oaklandside
Oakland watchdog slams city for ‘slow and inequitable’ 911 responses Inadequate staffing and language barriers prevent Oakland police dispatchers from answering 911 calls quickly, city auditor finds.| The Oaklandside
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigns Mitchell, who took over OPD last year, surprised many by announcing today that he will leave in December.| The Oaklandside
Lee calls for ‘changing the narrative’ about Oakland in State of the City speech The mayor also reassured Oaklanders that she’ll stand up against Trump’s “bullying” if the city becomes a target of the federal government.| The Oaklandside
If Trump criminalizes Oakland officials for doing their jobs, the city attorney says he’ll defend them The City Council is considering a proposal that would let Oakland's top lawyer defend city workers in certain criminal proceedings.| The Oaklandside
Oakland Mayor Lee’s State of the City speech is today. Here’s what we’re listening for Fixing city finances, spurring the local economy, housing the homeless: What priorities will Mayor Barbara Lee highlight?| The Oaklandside
A press release announcing Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s State of the City speech included a curious picture of a civic landmark.| The Oaklandside
Ministers are under increasing pressure to give Sadiq Khan powers to impose a tourism levy, to raise money for infrastructure projects such as the Bakerloo Line extension.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Four months. That’s how long San Francisco has to change its rules to allow taller buildings and denser neighborhoods across much of the city. It’s a once-in-a-generation — maybe two generations — redesign to make room for tens of thousands of new homes. The plan’s opponents feel emboldened by the recall of Sup. Joel Engardio. […] The post SF’s Big Housing Plan Hits the Home Stretch. These Changes Are Still Up For Debate appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
The local supervisor is the project’s City Hall champion — and a thorn in Amazon’s side. The developer won’t say if the online giant will be a tenant.| The Frisc
Marie-Claire Howard's spotty attendance was the subject of a motion at Monday's meeting, where commissioners voted to seek legal advice.| vancouversun
"The users of our facilities do need to cover the costs. For the non-resident charge, it's less about the revenue and more about fairness. Residents pay taxes that help cover the costs of facilities."| Regina Leader-Post
ABC Vancouver is looking to cut about $100 million from the city’s operating budget, and potentially hundreds of jobs, in search of savings.| vancouversun
A powerful political backlash to the conversion of a roadway to a park on the city’s western seashore led to Tuesday’s downfall of the supervisor representing the neighborhood — a move Asian American leaders say signals the rising political power of a community long ignored on transportation issues.| San Francisco Public Press
For people struggling with addiction, keeping them alive, not pressuring them to recover, has been a central tenet of San Francisco’s official policy for years. But as overdoses continue to claim record numbers of lives, Mayor Daniel Lurie and City Hall allies have challenged, even overturned, some of those programs. Top Lurie deputies doubled down […] The post SF Health Officials Show Up and Double Down on Changes In Drug Policies, Attitudes appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
A city audit and investigation into the Human Rights Commission found the agency spent millions on "prohibited purchases."| Mission Local
Protesters participated in “Resist Until Victory” march through Philadelphia on Sept. 6| The Temple News
When Chair Nancy Tung announced that the Democratic County Central Committee of San Francisco would not take a position on the recall of District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, recall supporters cheered. In the lead-up to the vote, a narrative gained traction: if the DCCC opposed the recall, it would signal to west-side Asian American voters that their voices didn’t matter. While the decision is unlikely to change the outcome of the Sept. 16 special election, political strategists say it signa...| San Francisco Public Press
Supervisor Dean Preston introduced the resolution Tuesday. It calls for a cease-fire in...| San Francisco Chronicle
"The city of Chicago will do everything in our power to defend our democracy and protect our communities,” Johnson said.| Block Club Chicago
Chicago leaders said they will not help federal troops with immigration enforcement or tent city sweeps, but they could not say how police would interact with National Guard units if they are deployed.| Block Club Chicago
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition| sfbike.org
Cutting the positions raises concerns that the city is reducing police oversight while increasing the police department’s budget.| San Francisco Public Press
THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.| THE CITY - NYC News
'A boom of construction might be nice, but that's not on the table.’ Sarah Dennis Phillips will steer SF into its biggest housing changes in 50 years.| The Frisc
Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced a $30 million budget win for housing homeless families and young adults in San Francisco, along with a new shelter policy aimed at providing greater stability for families.| Davis Vanguard
Dozens of San Francisco residents protested the Board of Supervisors' decision to grant Mayor Daniel Lurie expanded authority over Proposition C funds and to pass a controversial RV parking ban, which critics argue will worsen conditions for immigrant communities and undermine San Francisco's status as a sanctuary city.| Davis Vanguard
Elected officials and public school advocates rallied Tuesday morning on the steps of Tweed Courthouse in lower Manhattan to protest federal cuts to NYC| amNewYork
City officials say California Waste Solutions blew deadlines to build a new facility at the former Oakland Army Base. Environmental advocates say this is bad for West Oakland residents.| The Oaklandside
A funding compromise for more housing is on offer. But ICE raids, shelter rules, and RV parking policies are adding extra pressure.| The Frisc
After nearly two decades of little change, Downtown Brampton may finally be turning the corner from being a sleepy town centre to becoming the proper hub for a city of nearly 800,000. Both public s…| Sean Marshall
82,000 new homes. The affordable puzzle. Neighborhood character. Demolition fears. The pipeline illusion. We address these issues and more.| The Frisc
Dallas City Council approved the purchase of the old Dallas Morning News building, saving it from becoming a data center.| CandysDirt.com
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has announced a plan to freeze supportive housing development in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). The plan is part of a wider set of policy changes targeting the DTES and spear…| themainlander.com
The Dallas City Plan Commission got to work fleshing out a parking reform proposal while other officials passed a resolution supporting DART.| CandysDirt.com
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials heard students loud and clear this month, giving their full support towards their act of peaceful defiance. After the Feb. 6 walkout by both Samohi and Malibu High School students to protest the orders of the Donald Trump administration, SMMUSD staff had a chance to applaud the group for| Santa Monica Daily Press - Santa Monica's trusted source of essential news fo...
In the days before President Trump’s inauguration, cities around the globe saw their streets overtaken by protests. Thousands gathered in the Mission District and Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif., continuing a trend that began with the 2017 Women’s March, a worldwide protest that took place just after Trump’s first inauguration.| The Guardsman
The City Plan Commission last week — after yet another marathon meeting and dozens of amendments — voted 10-4-1 to recommend the document to the Dallas City Council.| CandysDirt.com
Mark Farrell, pitching himself as having the strongest private sector and business background, proposed a 20-year plan for the city’s downtown.| The San Francisco Standard
“I’ve determined that we will begin anew not because people weren’t qualified necessarily, but in terms of the totality of the circumstances," Interim Salinas City Manager Jim Pia said in a statement.| Open Vallejo
