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City of Sacramento CA Deploys First Small Cell Site, Working with 5 BARS Wi-Fi Tech
eNewsChannels NEWS: (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Working with 5 BARS(R), a leading innovator in Small Cell, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and Wi-Fi wireless services for intelligent infrastructure, the City of Sacramento has approved its first small cell test sites with two major wireless carriers.
NYC Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment Objects to NYC Council Anti-Smoker Measures
eNewsChannels NEWS: (BROOKLYN, N.Y.) -- Smokers' right group NYC Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment (C.L.A.S.H.) was courteously extended a personal invitation by the office of the NYC Council to attend and provide testimony at the Health Committee hearing being held Thursday on a package of ten anti-smoker proposals. The invitation was initially accepted but now we decline.
In Riverside, California, Tenaja ECA Requests County Stop Issuing Kennel Permits
eNewsChannels NEWS: (MURIETTA, Calif.) -- The Tenaja Environmental Concerns Association (TECA) is requesting a call to action from Riverside County public officials to stop issuing kennel permits in Residential and Equine neighborhoods. It says that the existing ordinance needs to be updated to address specific property rights of surrounding residents and to introduce additional conditions to safeguard them from the negative impact these kennels present to these communities.
California Ferret Owners Hopeful as CA Fish and Game Commission Consider Issuing Permits for Pets
eNewsChannels NEWS: (LA MESA, Calif.) -- Legalize Ferrets, a California organization that continues to advocate for ferret legalization in the state, has a watchful eye on The California Fish and Game Commission this month. Why? The commission is set to consider issuing permits for ferrets during its April 26, 2017 meeting in Van Nuys, Calif.
Culver City in California Becomes Latest Sanctuary City, Will Welcome Individuals with Diverse Backgrounds
eNewsChannels NEWS: (CULVER CITY, Calif.) -- At its March 27, 2017 meeting, the City Council of the City of Culver City adopted a Resolution to declare itself a sanctuary city. According to the Resolution, "The City of Culver City is a sanctuary city for all of its residents, and the City stands in solidarity with other sanctuary jurisdictions."
Housing Advocates and L.A. Residents Call on City Council to Limit Short-Term Rentals
eNewsChannels NEWS: (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- A growing alliance of affordable housing advocates, local neighborhood renters and homeowners, hotel employees and hotel representatives gathered today in front of Los Angeles City Hall to call on City officials to adopt smart regulations for short-term rentals, according to Keep Neighborhoods First.
Pompano Beach Cultural Center announces Cultural Alliance comprised of highly regarded performing arts organizations based in South Florida
eNewsChannels NEWS: (POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Center today announced the names of the 11 regional non-profit organizations that will form the Center's resident companies. This Cultural Alliance is comprised of highly regarded performing arts organizations based in South Florida. Each will offer exciting individual performances, while also collaborating on special events and educational programming.
Iowa Homebuilders Incentives: Free Land for Builders Looking to Develop in Osceola, Iowa
eNewsChannels NEWS: (OSCEOLA, Iowa) -- As part of a new housing development initiative, Osceola, Iowa's Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering home builders and developers shovel-ready sites at no cost for residential projects as well as reimbursements on interest for construction loans for a 12-month period. The CCDC launched the Zero-Cost Development initiative in an effort to capitalize on the recent growth trends and development throughout south central Iowa.
Electoral College Loopholes: Don Lowe Says He Could Still ‘Stop’ President-Elect Trump
eNewsChannels NEWS: (SAN ANGELO, Texas) -- No matter party affiliation, everyone can agree that this year's elections were heart-pumping. And for Donald Eugene Lowe, it might have even been a bit more so. Why? To date, he says that he is the first person in history to become a President-Elect Alternate. It's the law - a combination of many, in fact.
Kim Briesemeister of RMA Featured in International Downtown Association’s Top Issues Council Report
eNewsChannels NEWS: (POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) -- The International Downtown Association recently released their first six Top Issues Council reports, which feature industry leaders who produced in-depth research briefs on top urban issues. Kim Briesemeister, principal of Redevelopment Management Associates, served on the Public-Private Partnerships Council.