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Los Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles Police Department is no longer heeding federal immigration requests to hold inmates who might be deportable past their jail terms, unless a judge has vetted the request, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Monday alongside a cheering crowd of …Los Angeles Stops Holding Immigrants For DeportationHuffington PostLAPD To No Longer Comply With … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)The mayor noted that Dallas wasn’t even in contention when the city began wooing GOP officials. “When we started this thing, we weren’t considered in the running,” he said. “We went from last to finalist to show the capability this city has. “The word …Panel recommends Cleveland, not Dallas, to host 2016 … Read more
Richmond: Ramsey pulls out of mayoral raceContra Costa TimesIn addition to Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who is termed out and running for a council seat, incumbents Jovanka Beckles, Jim Rogers, Corky Boozé and Jael Myrick will all seek re-election. “I’m disappointed,” said Councilman Tom Butt, who endorsed Ramsey … and more …read more Source: Richmond, California … Read more
PoliticoCole, a strong Boehner ally, praised the GOP leader for pushing to cut the deficit and for repeatedly standing up to the White House. House Republicans have “blocked the president time and time again,” he said, “and the speaker’s been the leader in all …Daily DigestPatriot PostObama Vows Executive Action on Immigration After Boehner Says … Read more
The Seattle Times (blog)It’s time to “free the weed,” Cannabis City owner James Lathrop said before opening the doors to Seattle’s first pot store shortly after noon. The weed isn’t free, of course. It’s going for about $20 a gram. But there are plenty of buyers ready …In marijuana-friendly Seattle, why is only one pot … Read more
CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — A car crashed into a bank on Mission Street in San Francisco’s Outer Mission neighborhood on Tuesday morning, a fire department dispatcher said. At about 5:54 a.m., a white Mazda drove head on into the front of a Bank of …Car Smashes Into Bank of America in San FranciscoNBC Bay … Read more
Las Vegas SunGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military launched a major offensive in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Tuesday, striking more than 100 sites and mobilizing troops for a possible ground invasion in what Israel says is an operation aimed at stopping a …Israeli military steps up Gaza offensive – FOX5 Vegas – … Read more
West Village restaurant Cuba celebrates ten year anniversaryExaminer.comWest Village restaurant Cuba has been capturing the spirit of the Caribbean for ten years. Old Havana comes to life in New York City as tropical fruits are blended into drinks, live Cuban music fills the air, Caribbean art lines the walls and the smell … …read more … Read more
Flickering Myth (blog)With the San Diego Comic-Con International fast approaching, Warner Bros. has revealed its full schedule for the con, which includes movies such as The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Mad Max: Fury Road, Jupiter Ascending, Into the Storm and …The Warner Bros. Comic–Con Schedule Includes The Hobbit and Mad Max: Fury … Read more
IGNCBS Television Studios today announced their Thursday lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2014, which includes back-to-back-to-back outings for Under the Dome, Scorpion and Reign. All three panels will be held in Ballroom 20, starting at 11:15am and …San Diego Comic-Con 2014: ‘Under the Dome,’ ‘Reign,’ ‘Scorpion’ join CBS …Zap2it.com (blog) all 4 news articles …read … Read more
New York TimesA Sport Embraces Fashion and Flirting, but Breaking a Sweat Isn’t Required. By EMILY S. RUEB JULY 8, 2014. Inside. Photo. Andrew Bakonyi of the Brooklyn Croquet and Hunt Club. Credit Ruth Fremson/The New York Times. the main … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
New York TimesTwo men were arrested this week after flying a small drone near the George Washington Bridge that came within 800 feet of a police helicopter, officials said on Tuesday. The men were charged with reckless endangerment. On Monday shortly after midnight, …2 drones in near-miss with NYPD chopperNew York PostTwo New York Men … Read more
Cowboys’ top plays: Aikman to HarperESPN (blog)With San Francisco scoring a touchdown to cut the Dallas lead to 24-20 with 4:22 to go in the NFC Championship Game, Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson told offensive coordinator Norv Turner to attack. On the first play of the ensuing drive and with the 49ers … and more …read … Read more
IGNSDCC 2014: The Walking Dead Panel Announced. Share. Cast and producers will talk about the upcoming season of the hit show. By Evan Campbell. AMC has officially announced this year’s panel for hit TV show The Walking Dead at San Diego Comic Con …Skybound SDCC 2014 Exclusives – The Walking Dead and a Whole Lot … Read more
Stumptown FootyWednesday night in Tukwila represents the first US Open Cup meeting between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders since 2010. It also comes just four days before the next league meeting between the two teams. At the quarterfinal round of the Open …Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders match preview: US Open Cup quarterfinalsThe OregonianMLS: … Read more
10 Iowa health startups set to meet with mentorsDesMoinesRegister.comWellmark will host its first “Mentor+Match” event, which brings a panel of judges together to hear pitches from 10 insurance-based startups for prize money and mentorship. dmrdc5-6bn4qswdjdc1jh2w8ixf_original (1) Buy Photo. John Schnipkoweit, co … …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
NPR (blog)At least 50 people were shot in Chicago, 12 of them fatally, in a wave of violence over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Chicago Tribune called it “the greatest burst of gun violence Chicago has seen this year.” The numbers came from The …Deadly Fourth of July weekend in Chicago: 82 … Read more
Local designer takes on NYC Fashion WeekTampa Bay Business JournalMonstruosité, a Tampa-based high fashion millinery brand, will strut the runways in September during New York City Fashion Week. Dolly Donshey, fashion designer and creative director of Monstrousité, was one of more than a dozen designers chosen to … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
Junior’s Restaurant plans replacement Brooklyn locationNew York Business JournalHe explained that the process likely will take a long time, especially given that selling his current building has extended many months already, and opening a new store could take as long as a year. Junior’s boasts two locations inside Barclays Center … and more …read more … Read more
Umami Restaurant Group Names New CEOLA Magazine (blog)Fleischman, who Los Angeles magazine profiled in 2012, recently launched ChocoChicken, a chocolate fried-chicken concept he helped develop, and is also managing AdVantage Restaurant Partners, an L.A.-based “culinary incubator.” Categories: Digest …Umami Burger names new CEO to succeed founder Adam FleischmanLos Angeles Times all 3 news articles …read … Read more
FBI searches for Bank of Albuquerque robberKRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The police and FBI are investigating a robbery that took place Tuesday at the Bank of Albuquerque at 10131 Coors Road. The suspect is described by the FBI as a Native American with a light color mustache wearing a black … …read more Source: … Read more
Gunfire brought down power line in Oakland electrocutionKTVU San FranciscoMultiple gunshots brought down power lines in East Oakland during Fourth of July festivities Friday night that killed one man and seriously injured another, a PG&E spokeswoman said. A preliminary investigation by PG&E found that “multiple bullets hit … and more …read more Source: Oakland News … Read more
Hollywood LifeSelena Gomez is no disney channel star anymore –the young actress finds herself stumbling around a room full of strippers this time around! Selena shows off some leg in the trailer for ‘Behaving Badly.’ Watch it here! Actress Selena Gomez, 21, and The …Selena Gomez Gets Naughty in New Movie ‘Behaving Badly’ [Video]Guardian Liberty … Read more
New York Times (blog)It is the logo of Lyft, the car-summoning start-up, which plans to introduce its service in New York on Friday evening. The company’s initial target is those in boroughs outside Manhattan, namely Brooklyn and Queens, who commute there. “Those are the …Lyft Gives Up Pink Mustaches to Take On Uber in New … Read more
SXSW Suspect No Show In Austin CourtKilleen Daily Herald (blog)A quick update on Rashad Owens, the Killeen man accused of killing four people and injuring dozens of other while attempting to flee police at the South by Southwest festival March 13. According to Herald staff reporter Courtney Griffin, a court … …read more Source: SXSW … Read more
Cincinnati Reds reach season’s top TV rating in victory over CubsCincinnati Business CourierJenn Prine | Courier. The Reds posted their highest Fox Sports Ohio TV rating of the season, excluding Opening Day’s simulcast with WKRC-TV (Channel 12), last night when they beat the Chicago Cubs, 9-3. Steve Watkins: Staff Reporter- Cincinnati … and more …read … Read more
NPR (blog)But he gave up his job to focus on being a full-time professional referee with hopes to make the World Cup. He got his start as a 13-year-old (to pocket some extra money) and moved up the ranks as a U.S. Soccer referee and eventually began officiating … and more …read more Source: World … Read more
Gladstone Commercial nabs second Denver area property for $8.3 millionDenver Business Journal (blog)“The 15-year lease to Barton Supply should provide attractive stable returns to our investors given the long term lease, the attributes of the real estate and economic fundamentals driving the Denver real estate market,” said Andrew White, managing … …read more Source: Denver … Read more
Breitbart NewsThe San Francisco Board of Supervisors Land Use and Economic Development Committee rejected a proposal on Monday that would have evicted dozens of businesses from a building at 2 Henry Adams Street so that tech giant Pinterest could relocate their …Pinterest-headquarter deal in Design District tabledSFGatePinterest’s Move Into San Francisco Design Center Halted By … Read more
Los Angeles TimesUnited Airlines outsources 637 airport positions, adds 409. In a money-saving move, United Airlines says it will outsource the jobs of 637 workers at 12 airports across the country, including El Paso, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City. But the Chicago …United Airlines to outsource more than 630 airport jobsChicago TribuneUnited Airlines to outsource … Read more
Oakland Raiders Defensive Back Breakdown: Carlos Rogers and Tarell BrownJust Blog Baby (blog)With change comes new faces. Implants from various teams throughout the league to make up one incredible team. Necessity usually dictates what type of player will be chosen to represent the organization. The Oakland Raiders are a team that has needed a … … Read more
Bucky’s Best, Hands Edition: Jordy Nelson, A.J. Green in the mixNFL.com6) Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers: Nelson is rarely mentioned as one of the top receivers in the NFL, but astute observers definitely appreciate the Packers’ primary option in the passing game. The veteran receiver has quietly terrorized the NFC … …read more Source: … Read more
SXSW 2015 Artist Applications Are Now Open…Digital Music NewsArtist applications for SXSW 2015 are now open. The music portion of the conference takes place from Tuesday, March 17th through Sunday, March 22nd. Over 2,300 acts will play official showcases. To apply, EPKs must be submitted through Sonicbids. …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google … Read more
Variety (blog)ROME – Selena Gomez, Jessica Chastain, Freida Pinto, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Omar Sy, Sullivan Stapleton, Leo Howard, and Lena Headey are among expected attendees at Italy’s Ischia Global Film and Music Festival, the informal event on the Italo isle in the …Selena Gomez to Attend ‘Rudderless’ International Premiere at Italy’s Ischia …Hollywood Reporter all 3 … Read more
VarietySan Diego Comic–Con celebrates its 45th year from Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27, and once again, dozens of networks and TV studios will descend on the city with hundreds of stars and producers to promote their new and returning shows …The Fox/FX Animated Show Schedule For 2014 Comic ConToon Zone all 2 news … Read more