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Ordinance also requires that some low-lying commercial buildings — many of them warehouses — be built with roofs capable of supporting solar panels.

San Diego officials on Tuesday were expected to approve a $600,000 payout to a woman who was severely injured when a police dog attacked her in her own yard after escaping from its trainer's home nearby. A lawsuit filed by Jenna Cole in March called the bite a “vicious” and “unprovoked attack” and accused the city of negligence for how it trained, monitored and caged the K-9. The suit also contended such animals should be in secure facilities, not residential neighborhoods.

Knudsen, if confirmed by the council, would serve out the rest of the term but would have to run in February to keep the seat.

Booting companies cannot charge more than $170 to remove the device; proponents contend it's more humane than getting towed.

The National Foundation for Gun Rights also filed suit against the states of Connecticut, Hawaii and Massachusetts.

After a recent string of Chicago police officer suicides, mental health experts spoke with a City Council committee Thursday afternoon on what can be done to support officers.

The Uvalde School Board is deciding whether or not to fire police chief Pete Arredondo for his handling of the Robb Elementary shooting.

The highest-paid aldermen currently earn about $130,250 and will see that increase to about $142,780 if they don't turn down the raise.

The mayor says this as one of the lowest budget deficits "in recent City history."

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.

The mayor has called the gang forfeiture proposal an "essential tool" to fighting crime but it hasn't gotten a vote six months since its delay.

Tuesday’s fatal hit-and-run follows a string of pedestrian deaths as the result of vehicles earlier in the summer.

A nonprofit news outlet has spent the past half year publishing more complete data on homelessness. Eric Adams’s administration says it plans to start doing the same.

In a report following the mayor’s remarks, city manager Ghida Neukirch said 115 agencies responded to the shooting, including 74 law enforcement agencies and 25 fire departments.

Some affordability activists say the measure doesn't go far enough, but the mayor called it a “very important step.”

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

The mayor lowered the ticket threshold to 6 mph over the limit, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for the city.

Parking spots would be capped in residential buildings near rail stations, in one provision of the plan.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making an announcement with NASCAR leaders on Tuesday.

The city of Chicago is poised to pay more than $11 million in police misconduct settlements approved by a City Council committee.

The maximum fine for ethics violations would rise from $5,000 to $20,000 and ex-aldermen would be banned from lobbying the City Council.

The surprise move comes shortly after Mayor Lightfoot appointed Scott's sister to replace him on the City Council.

After serving 25 years in prison, Desmond Ricks was released in 2017 when bullet tests revealed that the evidence used to convict him was bogus.

Detroit agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit by a man who claimed police switched bullets to pin a murder on him in 1992. Desmond Ricks was released from prison in 2017 after 25 years, thanks to gun experts, law students at the University of Michigan and his unwavering insistence that he was innocent. Police seized a gun that belonged to Ricks' mother and said it was the murder weapon.

The Roanoke City Council is pushing an incentive forward to increase housing opportunities in the Star City – City leaders approved a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority during their session Tuesday.

Many voters “think as a general rule that aldermen are clowns, incompetent and corrupt," former Ald. Joe Moore said.

Cops are given notice when days off are canceled, Lightfoot said. This year that's included Memorial Day, Father’s Day and July 4th.

The City Council in Nebraska’s capital city has rescinded an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after unanimously approving it. The Lincoln City Council voted 4-3 Monday to rescind the February revision to the city’s fairness ordinance in the face of a successful petition effort by a conservative group that would have put the measure on the November ballot, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

Two Memphis City Councilmen don't want the Memphis Police Department to provide security for former President Donald Trump during his Southaven event.

The vacancy is the second Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be able to fill on the council, following Patrick Daley Thompson's departure due to a tax conviction.

The committee vote was 27-3. Next up is the full City Council and then the state gambling board.

New Chicago curfew rules detailed

The mayor moved the curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

After months of fighting between Black and Latino City Council members over the next decade of council power in Chicago, aldermen say they’ve reached agreement on a new map.

The Roanoke Fire Fighters Association spoke at Monday’s city council meeting to address the proposed Public Safety Pay Plan before the official budget is voted on in May.

Solis secretly recorded now-indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan and Ald. Ed Burke.

George Flagg's family is asking the city to consider the late, former Des Moines City Council member's entire record before stripping his name from a city street.Driving the news: Flagg's three sons sent an email to six of the city's seven council members Wednesday, shortly after Axios first published an article about community efforts to rename George Flagg Parkway.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Councilperson Indira Sheumaker was excluded from the mes

The police union has warned of a mass exodus from the department over the mandate.

Weaponizing information abroad is a specialty of Putin’s, but two weeks into Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, he’s losing on that front — badly.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is to present a nominee within 60 days to replace convicted Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.

Ald. Anthony Napolitano said the vote chips away at aldermen's say over their wards.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is recommending that the City Council change the laws related to sexually oriented businesses.Why it matters: Police believe crackdowns on SOBs will help reduce the crime rate in Dallas, especially on the Northwest side of the city.What’s happening: Police recommend city ordinances change so that SOBs will be required to close at 2am.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freePolice also want the city to ch

Democrat Stacey Abrams says she is making another run for governor of Georgia. (Dec. 1)

Latino aldermen want a larger footprint on the council as their population grows.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a Mississippi case that has the potential to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which established the constitutional right to an abortion. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, a professor of constitutional law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joined CBSN to discuss.

A case before the Supreme Court Wednesday could decide the fate of abortion rights across the U.S. Carol Sanger, author of "About Abortion: Terminating Pregnancy in Twenty-First-Century America" and a professor at Columbia Law School, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about what to expect from both sides, as well as how overturning Roe v. Wade could affect abortion laws.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning NATO that deploying troops to Ukraine would cross a "red line." Honduras elects a historic new left-wing leader. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with these and other headlines from around the world.

Ryan Grim and Robby Soave break down the testimony of Jeffrey Epstein's pilot at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

The Black Caucus' leader said the Latino map is "gutting, essentially" five Black wards.

The vaccination rules are "unprecedented in scope," but are built on an extensive framework of legal public health and safety regulations, an expert told CNBC.

Some opponents said it doesn't do enough to address the database's flaws.

Homeless people may soon be banned from sleeping on sidewalks in downtown Roanoke because of a newly proposed ordinance presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Galax here.

Minneapolis voters are deciding whether to replace the city’s police force with a new Department of Public Safety.

An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New York’s City Council chamber by the end of the year.

Los Angeles leaders have voted to enact one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates.

Lynchburg Police are hoping to get the green light on its proposed budget from city leaders Tuesday night.

During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Wynter Benda was appointed as city manager.

The Danville City Council approved its $280 million budget without and tax or rate increases for citizens.

A video that shows a portion of a recent deadly police shooting in Portland, Oregon, has circulated on social media and evening news broadcasts.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg residents have the chance to attend a public hearing on March 30 and express their thoughts over the city’s budget. One major item is a possible increase in real estate taxes. Preston said his valuation went up 16%, and he’s already paying about $1,100 a year. This comes as the city council considers raising real estate taxes because Lynchburg’s total assessment went up to $428 million. “For the city government to now come in and say, ‘okay, we’re going to add an extra burden, another $4.2 million of tax increase on these citizens and businesses?

Defense attorney Eric Nelson also raised the possibility of renewing his previously unsuccessful motion to move Derek Chauvin's trial to another city. AdMayor Jacob Frey deferred questions about the timing of the settlement to City Attorney Jim Rowader, who declined to comment. Potential jurors questioned later didn't mention hearing of the settlement, and neither attorneys nor the judge directly asked if they were aware of it. At least four potential jurors dismissed Monday said they couldn’t be impartial. Three other former officers face an August trial on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Real estate tax prices could go up, but before that happens, the city council wants you to weigh in. Leaders say the majority of people in the Hill City saw a rise in real estate assessment. While the current rate is $1.11, the city council would need to lower it to $1.03, otherwise, taxes could go up. “Do we really want to be taking more tax dollars from the community? That meeting is on Tuesday, March 30th at 7 p.m. at Lynchburg City Hall.

MARTINSVILLE, VA. – Martinsville city leaders are hailing their police department for their response to the shootout at a local bar and restaurant over the weekend. City Council met Tuesday night for its regular meeting and when it came time for member comment, they had a lot to say. Martinsville City Councilman Danny Turner said Tuesday night the police department prevented something even worse. Vice-Mayor Jennifer Bowles shared her frustration with racially charged comments shared by community members on social media following the shooting. And for those who think one incident defines the entire Black community, they’re wrong,” Bowles said.

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a budget early Thursday that will shift about $8 million from the police department toward violence prevention and other programs — but will keep the mayor's targeted staffing levels for sworn officers intact, averting a possible veto. “Tonight the City Council passed a budget that represents a compromise, and also a big step forward into a more compassionate and effective public safety future,” said City Council member Steve Fletcher, co-author of the proposal to lower the cap on staffing. The plan cuts nearly $8 million from Frey’s $179 million policing budget and redirects it to mental health teams, violence prevention programs and other initiatives. Those against the plan said the City Council was acting irresponsibly and has bungled its attempts to bring change. Such cuts have led some departments to lay off officers, cancel recruiting classes or retreat from hiring goals.

The footprint of the production hub will grow with a private land purchase and a lease involving state trust land. She said the partnership with Netflix should send a signal that New Mexico is the place to be for film and television production. As part of the proposed investment, Netflix has committed to providing training programs in partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, local universities and industry organizations. Since coming to New Mexico in 2018, Netflix said it has spent more than $200 million, used more than 2,000 production vendors and hired more than 1,600 cast and crew members. Netflix is in production in New Mexico on the original films “The Harder They Fall" and “Intrusion" and is expected to soon begin filming “Stranger Things 4" in Albuquerque.

RICHMOND, Va. – The City Council in Richmond, Virginia, has renamed a stretch of four residential blocks that had been known as Confederate Avenue. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Monday that its name is now Laburnum Park Boulevard. The renaming is part of a much larger and ongoing reckoning over the city’s history of slavery and racial discrimination. Laburnum Park Boulevard is in a historic district with the same name. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine lives on Laburnum Park Boulevard with his wife Anne Holton.

MINNEAPOLIS – A stretch of a Minneapolis street that includes the place where George Floyd was killed will soon be named in his honor. Although the street will still be called Chicago Avenue, the city will refer to the blocks between 37th and 39th streets as George Perry Floyd Jr. Place, the Star Tribune reported. Floyd, a Black man who was handcuffed, died May 25 after Derek Chauvin, a white officer, pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck even as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Floyd’s death was captured in widely seen bystander video that set off protests around the world. Months after Floyd’s death, the intersection remains barricaded and now holds a memorial.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – If you have a trip planned to North Myrtle anytime soon, make sure to pack a mask. The North Myrtle Beach City Council passed an emergency ordinance on Tuesday which requires people to wear masks in certain places, including retail businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies. The ordinance goes into effect at 12 p.m. on Thursday. Plus, all restaurants, retail businesses and government offices must require their employees to wear masks at all times while having face-to-face interaction with the public. Each day of a continuing violation would be considered a separate offense, according to the ordinance.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. –FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city's downtown. The weathered stone was sprayed with graffiti twice and chants of “move the block” erupted this week during local demonstrations over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, city officials said in a statement announcing the removal. In 2019, the City Council voted in favor of its removal and relocation to the Fredericksburg Area Museum, and a judge upheld that decision in February after two businesses near the auction block sued to stop the relocation. The museum now plans to display the knee-high stone in an exhibit chronicling the "movement from slavery to accomplishments by the local African American community,” the Free Lance-Star said. The staff also plans to feature the recent protests in the exhibit, according to the museum's president and CEO.

Martinsville City Manager Leon Towarnicki said Tuesday afternoon that’s when a meeting was expected to be scheduled for City Council members to get feedback from city residents. “Theoretically, (City Council members) could vote at that meeting,” Towarnicki said. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, officials gave a presentation about how reversion works. City Council members started preparing for a vote about a year ago when they decided to have the 2013 reversion studies updated. 2013 was the last time the city took a vote on reversion, choosing not to revert.

Getty Images(CNN) - In an attempt to get homeless people off city streets, the Las Vegas City Council has passed an ordinance that makes it a crime to camp or sleep on a city sidewalk. The city council said Las Vegas has committed $16 million to the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, which provides housing and a range of other services to address chronic homelessness. "The city has always demonstrated compassion for the needs of the growing homeless population, understanding the public safety of everyone is a top priority." In Las Vegas, a 2016 survey of over 400 homeless people found that 84% slept most often outside of a shelter, including 52% who slept on the street, sidewalk or doorway. The charge comes with up to a $1,000 fine or six months in jail, said Diana Paul, public affairs manager for Las Vegas.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. The City of Lynchburg's Task Force on the Future of Education meets today. The town of Christiansburg wants your thoughts as it looks to the future. There's a public meeting tonight where you can give your thoughts about what you want to see in different parts of town, including downtown. You can give your thoughts at a public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Recreation Center.

SALEM, Va. - The city of Salem is now planning to take legal action against a developer that bought land to build a restaurant and hotel at the Salem Civic Center in 2016, but never did. The City Council decided in May to buy the nearly 7 acres of land back, but no one from Spartan Development showed up at a meeting to close on the deal last month. City spokesperson Mike Stevens gave 10 News the following statement regarding the controversy:They have not complied with the contract, in which they agreed to reconvey the land to the city. Now, our only recourse is to institute legal proceedings, which is what the city plans to do.Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

BEDFORD, Va. - Thomas Jeffersons birthday will not be an observed holiday in Charlottesville eany more..On Wednesday, City Council members voted to discontinue Jeffersons birthday, April 13, as a city holiday and observe emancipated slaves instead. 10 News got local reaction to the decision as many flocked to Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest for the Fourth of July. Jeffery Nichols, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest, says Jefferson believed the only holiday that should be celebrated is Independence Day. He added Charlottesvilles decision doesnt change the work they do at Poplar Forest. But its up to the people of Charlottesville and obviously, thats what they decided to do, Nichols said.

DANVILLE, Va. - Money for parking tickets in Danville could soon be used to pay for supplies for the city's schools. The idea will be discussed at Tuesday night's City Council meeting and then potentially voted on at the next City Council meeting. Danville Vice Mayor Lee Vogler asked the city manager and city attorney to look into the idea after learning about a similar plan in Las Vegas. The parking fines that are paid during that time, we could turn around and donate that money to the local nonprofit that handles getting school supplies to our children," Vogler said. If council members approve the idea, he said it could be used both at the beginning of the school year and around Christmas break, when schools get low on supplies.