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#transportation
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Downtown Sunnyvale hosts two summer concert series

The Summer Series Music + Market runs from July 9 to Aug. 27, featuring various bands each Wednesday evening at Evelyn and Washington avenues.
Music
#local-governance
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Mendocino County's Ukiah Unified offering free summer meals

The Free Summer Meals program helps low-income families save money and provides students with consistent access to essential meals during the summer break.
Public health
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 days ago

New opening date revealed for library closed for two years

Muswell Hill Library closed in June 2023 due to refurbishment planned for a year, but delays have pushed the reopening to autumn 2024.
Renovation
fromMission Local
1 week ago

St. Anthony's, S.F.'s biggest soup kitchen, lays off 12% of staff

St. Anthony Foundation laid off 30 employees, or 12 percent of its workforce, to restructure amidst tightening resources according to CEO Larry Kwan.
Public health
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Rethink the Police

Many critiques of 'defund the police' stemmed from a misunderstanding that it implied total abolition, while proponents advocated for resource reallocation to community services.
philosophy
#public-safety
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Public sector AI will succeed (or fail) based on context

Public servants today face a dual challenge of operating essential services with outdated technology while lacking AI tools specifically designed for government work.
Artificial intelligence
#mental-health
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF nonprofits say estimated $9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives

San Francisco Mayor Lurie faces pressure to reverse budget cuts impacting essential services amid a significant budget deficit.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF nonprofits say estimated $9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives

San Francisco Mayor Lurie faces pressure to reverse budget cuts impacting essential services amid a significant budget deficit.
#public-health
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Austin Public Health staff to seek more bond money - Austin Monitor

Austin Public Health relies heavily on bond funding, with insufficient resources allocated historically for health facility projects.
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Austin Public Health staff to seek more bond money - Austin Monitor

Austin Public Health relies heavily on bond funding, with insufficient resources allocated historically for health facility projects.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

West Wickham library transformation to be unveiled with cafe and business lounge

"I'm sure residents passing by during the works have been curious about this landmark building as it has taken form in the heart of West Wickham and I encourage residents to soon explore the impressive new facilities firsthand."
London politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

To save cash-strapped SUNY Downstate, advisory board recommends expanding services with massive state investment * Brooklyn Paper

SUNY Downstate Community Advisory Board proposes a $1 billion investment plan to modernize the hospital and enhance healthcare services.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Ilford house planned to become care home

Wellspring Care Homes Ltd has identified a clear need for a care home in Ilford, responding to the local shortage of such accommodations.
UK news
#urban-development
#funding-cuts
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Oakland nonprofits say they won't be able to provide safety net after city's $2.6 million in budget cuts

Oakland nonprofits face severe funding cuts due to a $130 million budget deficit, threatening vital community services for seniors, immigrants, and youth.
Non-profit organizations
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

Nonprofits face severe funding cuts affecting their healthcare services, risking the health of vulnerable populations, especially those living with HIV.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Oakland nonprofits say they won't be able to provide safety net after city's $2.6 million in budget cuts

Oakland nonprofits face severe funding cuts due to a $130 million budget deficit, threatening vital community services for seniors, immigrants, and youth.
Non-profit organizations
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

Nonprofits face severe funding cuts affecting their healthcare services, risking the health of vulnerable populations, especially those living with HIV.
#san-francisco
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
1 month ago

For nonprofits, Mayor Lurie's $200M in proposed cuts are a gut punch

Mayor proposes $200 million in nonprofit funding cuts, leaving organizations scrambling for details and facing severe impacts.
Nonprofits, such as HOMEY SF, report significant budget cuts, affecting essential community services, especially for vulnerable families.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Brutality of Lurie budget comes into focus as labor, community vow to fight back - 48 hills

Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
1 month ago

For nonprofits, Mayor Lurie's $200M in proposed cuts are a gut punch

Mayor proposes $200 million in nonprofit funding cuts, leaving organizations scrambling for details and facing severe impacts.
Nonprofits, such as HOMEY SF, report significant budget cuts, affecting essential community services, especially for vulnerable families.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Brutality of Lurie budget comes into focus as labor, community vow to fight back - 48 hills

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gilroy budget sets up passion-filled flashpoint over fate of parks

Our parks are in disrepair, said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Luis Ramirez, who noted that over the years the parks and recreation staff had shrunk from its own division to a shadow of its former self. I'm glad we're putting a flashlight on it It's overdue and it's much needed.
SF parents
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

ImOn Communications to Acquire Danville Telecom in Iowa Deal

The acquisition of Danville Telecom will allow ImOn to offer enhanced fiber network services more rapidly in key southeastern Iowa communities.
Toronto startup
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Major changes to two east London bus routes proposed

Transport for London aims to reroute bus services 287 and 687 in Becontree to enhance accessibility for residents while minimizing disruption during roadway construction.
London food
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Ilford leisure centre closes immediately as dangerous concrete found

We know how frustrating and disappointing this closure will be particularly for those who regularly use the spa, gym, swimming pool, and group fitness classes at Fullwell Cross.
London politics
#post-office
#budget-cuts
#homelessness
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Palo Alto mulls new RV park to aid vehicle dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is expanding its 'safe parking' program to address the increasing number of vehicle dwellers.
The city council acknowledges the inadequacy of current housing solutions.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Palo Alto mulls new RV park to aid vehicle dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is expanding its 'safe parking' program to address the increasing number of vehicle dwellers.
The city council acknowledges the inadequacy of current housing solutions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Declining' is the most common word associated with Britain, damning poll shows

Public disillusionment in Britain is growing, driven by political neglect and declining community services, which some say is empowering extremist parties.
#local-government
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Pope Leo's first church in ruins, owned by DJ, in danger of foreclosure

"We originally bought it [for our] workforce education program," Hall told The Chicago Sun Times last week. "I teach solar energy. I teach telecommunications, and I have a DJ apprenticeship program."
Renovation
#social-justice
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Low-Income Families "Dumbfounded" When Told Zuckerberg Is Shutting Down Their School

Priscilla Chan's decision to shut down The Primary School blindsides families relying on its services.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Free NYC special-needs gym closes for tragic reason, leaving parents heartbroken

The Smile Center's closure due to the director's death leaves families without affordable therapy options for children with special needs.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYC Public Schools issues RFI for bolstering Head Start programs

NYC Public Schools issued an RFI to enhance Head Start services, aligning with a strategy for stronger early childhood programs.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mom suffers horrific allergic reaction to moldy home so damp mushrooms grew on the furniture

At one stage, Hayes was taken to hospital after her lips swelled up to twice their normal size after she went into anaphylactic shock.
NYC parents
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Temporary Library Branch Opens in Fort Greene as Walt Whitman Library Undergoes Renovation

While the branch undergoes a much-needed renovation, 240 Nassau will allow us to continue providing the library services the neighborhood relies on.
Brooklyn
#nonprofits
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Brooklyn Nonprofits Face Uncertainty After Funding Freeze and Reversal

The federal funding freeze caused significant confusion and fear among Brooklyn nonprofits, highlighting their reliance on federal support.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-ed | NYC's nonprofits can't survive on promises they need reliable payments now | amNewYork

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Brooklyn Nonprofits Face Uncertainty After Funding Freeze and Reversal

The federal funding freeze caused significant confusion and fear among Brooklyn nonprofits, highlighting their reliance on federal support.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-ed | NYC's nonprofits can't survive on promises they need reliable payments now | amNewYork

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.
#immigrant-support
Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

India's Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats?

The Indian state is seizing Muslim property through bureaucratic means, undermining ownership and due process.
#education
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They're Closing.

The Primary School, launched to support low-income families, will close in 2026 due to funding issues.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

#nonprofit
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

'They did us all dirty': Abrupt Goodwill layoffs rankle Bay Area workers

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

'They did us all dirty': Abrupt Goodwill layoffs rankle Bay Area workers

fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

"Library services throughout the U.S. are in jeopardy because of this action," writes Leslie Burger, interim executive director of the ALA.
Left-wing politics
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

The Trump administration's cuts have severely impacted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, jeopardizing critical community services.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Bay Area USPS workers join nationwide rally against Trump administration's plans for privatization

If the U.S. Postal Service is under attack, what do you do? Fight back.
SF politics
fromBKReader
3 months ago

American Red Cross Opens New Office at Fort Hamilton to Support Military Community

"What started as a casual conversation about the benefits of being on this installation on a permanent basis, grew into what we're celebrating today," Lallita Maharaj, director of service to the Armed Forces for the American Red Cross in Greater New York.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Republican Outraged by Social Security Office Closing in His District: A Slap in the Face'

The decision to close the only Social Security Hearing Office in the Hudson Valley is a slap in the face to thousands of my constituents who rely on these services.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Bay Ridge Center marks one year in new home with anniversary party, St. Pat's celebration * Brooklyn Paper

"What a first year it has been. Since opening last March 11, Bay Ridge Center has tripled its membership and currently offers over 90 programs weekly."
Brooklyn
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

East San Jose community aims to restore youth center - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose's youth center is being saved from demolition through community efforts and plans for repurposing into a multi-use facility.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Backlash for Bromley Sainsbury's over toilet closure with no sign of reopening

Bromley’s Liberal Democrats have launched a petition urging Sainsbury's to reopen closed public toilets, emphasizing that elderly residents and parents with young children depend on these facilities.
London politics
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 months ago

Openhouse + On Lok Are Revolutionizing Care for LGBTQ+ Seniors - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse + On Lok Services is a pioneering program providing essential support for LGBTQ+ seniors.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Burnt Ash Library reopens with new children's space after revamp

The library has undergone a series of improvements, which include the installation of new lighting, an accessible toilet and a new heating system.
London politics
#relocation
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

JCC East Bay plans to sell its Berkeley building and move to Oakland

JCC East Bay is relocating to better serve its growing community needs.
The sale of the Walnut St. building aids the nonprofit's financial stability.
The new campus in Rockridge will enhance program capacity and community engagement.
fromBusline News
4 months ago

Free Wi-Fi Now Available On RABA Buses And More - Busline News

Offering free Wi-Fi on all our buses and introducing micro-transit services are key initiatives in our commitment to enhancing the public transit experience and meeting the evolving needs of our community.
Alternative transportation
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