fromwww.berkeleyside.org1 week agoAlameda County charts plan for hundreds of millions in housing and homelessness moneyAlameda County Board of Supervisors allocates $810 million from Measure W for homelessness and essential services.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoSan Jose police arrest suspects in dangerous copper wire theftCopper wire theft endangers lives and disrupts essential services like power and telecommunications, particularly increasing post-COVID due to higher demand.
Right-wing politicsfromThe American Conservative3 months agoWhen Garden Centers Ruled the EarthDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, garden centers were considered essential while many other social and recreational activities were restricted.
UK politicsfromDatabreaches4 months agoUK data centres, hospitals, and energy companies targeted by new cybersecurity lawsThe UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aims to enhance digital defenses by imposing stricter requirements on essential service providers.
Washington DCfromwww.nytimes.com4 months agoG.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. BudgetRepublicans' proposed budget cuts threaten essential services in D.C., prompting concerns from local leaders about impacts on the community.