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'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

Nonprofits in Oakland face financial hardships due to delayed city reimbursements, impacting their operational stability and services for vulnerable populations.

A First Look at SF Mayor Lurie's Yearlong Plan on Homelessness Response | KQED

Mayor Lurie plans to restructure San Francisco's street outreach teams to improve homelessness and mental health services, with a focus on treatment and care.

'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

Nonprofits in Oakland face financial hardships due to delayed city reimbursements, impacting their operational stability and services for vulnerable populations.

A First Look at SF Mayor Lurie's Yearlong Plan on Homelessness Response | KQED

Mayor Lurie plans to restructure San Francisco's street outreach teams to improve homelessness and mental health services, with a focus on treatment and care.

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#oakland

Oakland budget workshops can help residents understand city finances

Oakland faces a $140 million annual structural deficit over the next two years, impacting public services.

The city is hosting workshops to help residents understand the budget process and provide input.

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

Oakland is facing a $120 million budget deficit, prompting necessary cuts to city services despite anticipated revenue from the Coliseum sale.

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.

Oakland budget workshops can help residents understand city finances

Oakland faces a $140 million annual structural deficit over the next two years, impacting public services.

The city is hosting workshops to help residents understand the budget process and provide input.

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

Oakland is facing a $120 million budget deficit, prompting necessary cuts to city services despite anticipated revenue from the Coliseum sale.

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.

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#san-jose

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose labor leaders demand increased funding for essential city services amid improved budget deficit figures.

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose labor leaders demand increased funding for essential city services amid improved budget deficit figures.

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#toronto

Toronto city workers set strike deadline for Monday morning | CBC News

Toronto city workers are poised to strike if negotiations fail by Monday morning, significantly impacting services.

Toronto is budgeting $300M for new union agreements. That's nearly the revenue from proposed tax hike | CBC News

New labor contracts in Toronto could significantly impact taxpayers, nearly matching revenues from a proposed property tax hike.

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax has seen increased participation this year despite initial technical issues with the online declaration portal.

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

Many city services will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, impacting holiday planning.

Families can visit attractions like Ripley's Aquarium and the CN Tower, which remain open throughout the holiday season. Align schedules to avoid closures.

Toronto city workers set strike deadline for Monday morning | CBC News

Toronto city workers are poised to strike if negotiations fail by Monday morning, significantly impacting services.

Toronto is budgeting $300M for new union agreements. That's nearly the revenue from proposed tax hike | CBC News

New labor contracts in Toronto could significantly impact taxpayers, nearly matching revenues from a proposed property tax hike.

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax has seen increased participation this year despite initial technical issues with the online declaration portal.

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

Many city services will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, impacting holiday planning.

Families can visit attractions like Ripley's Aquarium and the CN Tower, which remain open throughout the holiday season. Align schedules to avoid closures.

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#san-francisco

San Francisco mayor orders 34,000 city workers back to office 4 days a week

Mayor Lurie mandates city employees to work in-person four days a week to boost city services and downtown activity.

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

San Francisco Mayor mandates city workers return to the office four days a week to enhance service delivery.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

District 1 candidates on the city's budget

Candidates share thoughts on San Francisco's budget, emphasizing the importance of controlling spending, prioritizing vital services, and addressing revenue and financial challenges.

San Francisco mayor orders 34,000 city workers back to office 4 days a week

Mayor Lurie mandates city employees to work in-person four days a week to boost city services and downtown activity.

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

San Francisco Mayor mandates city workers return to the office four days a week to enhance service delivery.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

District 1 candidates on the city's budget

Candidates share thoughts on San Francisco's budget, emphasizing the importance of controlling spending, prioritizing vital services, and addressing revenue and financial challenges.

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Chow to release proposed 2025 Toronto budget | CBC News

Toronto's 2024 budget is under pressure, with a potential property tax increase anticipated to address a $1.2 billion opening gap.

#public-safety

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.

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Winter holiday closures in Saratoga

Limited holiday hours and closures for local government agencies and businesses during the winter holiday season.

#berkeley

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Measure HH aims to improve indoor air quality in Berkeley's city buildings but faces opposition due to cost concerns.

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Berkeley is addressing staffing shortages but has yet to fully implement all audit recommendations, affecting service delivery and community impact.

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Berkeley union workers may strike soon amid ongoing contract negotiations, risking disruption to essential local services.

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Measure HH aims to improve indoor air quality in Berkeley's city buildings but faces opposition due to cost concerns.

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Berkeley is addressing staffing shortages but has yet to fully implement all audit recommendations, affecting service delivery and community impact.

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Berkeley union workers may strike soon amid ongoing contract negotiations, risking disruption to essential local services.

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#new-york-city

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Mayor Eric Adams presented a budget that increases next summer's deficit despite claiming strong fiscal management.

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation workers struggle with trash collection due to blocked access from parked cars, complicating their efforts despite new waste management programs.

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Mayor Eric Adams presented a budget that increases next summer's deficit despite claiming strong fiscal management.

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation workers struggle with trash collection due to blocked access from parked cars, complicating their efforts despite new waste management programs.

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Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.

#resident-satisfaction

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express significant dissatisfaction with their area's quality of life due to traffic, safety, and mismanagement of city funds.

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

Residents rate quality of life in NYC, safety in neighborhoods, and city services poorly in recent years, leading to dissatisfaction among Brooklynites.

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express significant dissatisfaction with their area's quality of life due to traffic, safety, and mismanagement of city funds.

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

Residents rate quality of life in NYC, safety in neighborhoods, and city services poorly in recent years, leading to dissatisfaction among Brooklynites.

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'Oakland's fiscal health is at significant risk': City triggers contingency budget, cuts underway

Oakland faces an $80 million budget deficit necessitating significant cuts to city services, with emergency services potentially impacted.

Police systems and online utility payments remain down after North Miami cyberattack

After a cyber incident, North Miami is recovering slowly, affecting services and raising concerns over data and system integrity.

Mo' money, mo' problems: Budget office review finds a Staten Island secession would be more costly for residents * Brooklyn Paper

Staten Island seceding from NYC would lead to a financial deficit, less services, and potential litigation.

Lost Creek, two other areas of Austin vote to remove themselves from city limits - Austin Monitor

Three neighborhoods near Austin's outskirts disannexed due to voter approval, resulting in service shift from city to county.

L.A. parks department could lose 341 vacant jobs under new budget-cutting plan

Elimination plan for 2,000 unfilled LA city jobs focused on budget shortfall

Significant cuts in Department of Recreation and Parks, Sanitation, Street Services, and Transportation.

Survey finds steep decline in Bronxites' reported qualilty of life - Bronx Times

Only 20.8% of Bronx residents gave positive ratings for their quality of life in 2023, a significant decline from 2017.

Bronx saw the lowest ratings citywide, with satisfaction varying by neighborhood, such as CD 7 at 14% and CD 12 at 33.7%.

Mayor Adams Announces $112 Billion Budget Deal | 710 WOR

The Mayor and City Council reached a $112.4 billion budget deal to address key services for New Yorkers.

Massive cuts likely to balance Oakland budget without coliseum sale

Exclusion of $100 million from Oakland Coliseum sale in budget poses challenges and may lead to significant cuts in city services.

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

The New York City Council and Adams administration are in intense negotiations over proposed budget cuts and restorations.

Restorations are being sought for various services like weekend library service, cultural institutions, 3-K expansion, and park upkeep.

City Council priorities include early childhood education, libraries, parks, housing, Fair Fares, and more.

New IDNYC center opening in the Bronx on June 24 - Bronx Times

Increased access to IDNYC program benefits Bronx residents.

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'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

A First Look at SF Mayor Lurie's Yearlong Plan on Homelessness Response | KQED

'It's a Mess': Homeless Services Nonprofits Say Oakland Routinely Fails to Pay Contracts | KQED

A First Look at SF Mayor Lurie's Yearlong Plan on Homelessness Response | KQED

Oakland budget workshops can help residents understand city finances

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland budget workshops can help residents understand city finances

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose workers rally against hiring freeze - San Jose Spotlight

Toronto city workers set strike deadline for Monday morning | CBC News

Toronto is budgeting $300M for new union agreements. That's nearly the revenue from proposed tax hike | CBC News

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

Toronto city workers set strike deadline for Monday morning | CBC News

Toronto is budgeting $300M for new union agreements. That's nearly the revenue from proposed tax hike | CBC News

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

San Francisco mayor orders 34,000 city workers back to office 4 days a week

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

District 1 candidates on the city's budget

San Francisco mayor orders 34,000 city workers back to office 4 days a week

SF Mayor Lurie orders city workers to come back to office 4 days a week: 'We are in a new era'

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

District 1 candidates on the city's budget

Chow to release proposed 2025 Toronto budget | CBC News

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Winter holiday closures in Saratoga

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

'Oakland's fiscal health is at significant risk': City triggers contingency budget, cuts underway

Police systems and online utility payments remain down after North Miami cyberattack

Mo' money, mo' problems: Budget office review finds a Staten Island secession would be more costly for residents * Brooklyn Paper

Lost Creek, two other areas of Austin vote to remove themselves from city limits - Austin Monitor

L.A. parks department could lose 341 vacant jobs under new budget-cutting plan

Survey finds steep decline in Bronxites' reported qualilty of life - Bronx Times

Mayor Adams Announces $112 Billion Budget Deal | 710 WOR

Massive cuts likely to balance Oakland budget without coliseum sale

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

New IDNYC center opening in the Bronx on June 24 - Bronx Times

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