While critics worry about the plan driving displacement reminiscent of 1960s redevelopment, which wiped out entire neighborhoods, the reality is that the city has extensive protections against evictions and demolitions, which are illegal unless the housing is replaced and the displaced families allowed to return at similar or lower rents. And neither regional agency, ABAG or the MTC, has any power over the city’s zoning. … [Read more...] about S.F. officials say regional plan for hundreds of thousands of homes could hurt working-class neighborhoods
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Minnesota confirms Brazil coronavirus variant case, first in US
The variant, known as P.1, was confirmed in a Twin Cities metro area resident who had recent travel history to Brazil. The unnamed patient was ill in the first week of January after returning from Brazil, and the sample was collected on Jan. 9, officials said. … [Read more...] about Minnesota confirms Brazil coronavirus variant case, first in US
Winter storms target Midwest, Northeast and the Southwest, with travel conditions becoming hazardous
Forecasters say heavy snow is likely across higher elevations of the Central Plains and Midwest through the end of today, while the northern Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will see smaller totals. Accumulating ice and freezing rain also will be possible in the Central Appalachians. … [Read more...] about Winter storms target Midwest, Northeast and the Southwest, with travel conditions becoming hazardous
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
Those locations also don't include the American troop presence in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Former President Donald Trump also deployed the first troops into Saudi Arabia since 9/11 over concerns about Iran. Some 2,500 American troops now man fighter jets and Patriot missile batteries at Prince Sultan Air Base southeast of Riyadh. … [Read more...] about US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
