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Oakland may reduce the minimum age for voters to 16 years after considering Ballot Measures

San Francisco and Oakland may reduce the voting age on some municipal ballot issues to 16 years.

The Oakland city council will decide and announce on Tuesday that whether these 16 and 17-year-old residents should be allowed as a voter for the Oakland School Board elections.

City Council President Rebecca Kaplan authored the Oakland Youth Vote measure, which received support from Mayor Libby Schaaf and other city leaders.

The measure will be done for the November ballot, and if the results turned out to be good, the city might adopt it. By adopting this, Oakland will become the fifth city in the nation to allow a minimum of 16- year-old voters. Voters already passed a similar measure in Berkeley in 2016.

According to the office of board president Norman Yee, the measure would make San Francisco the first major city in the U.S. that allows minimum 16-year-old voters to vote.

According to the proposed charter amendment, the young voters have to qualify for all the criteria for voter registration and have to register with the city Department of Elections to vote.

Many cities are looking forward to lowering the voting age to create an early habit to vote and gaining momentum on the state level.

Oakland: New protocols announced

David Coulter, County Executive informed that “We believe these policies and other steps we have taken will help keep visitors to our county buildings and our employees safe and healthy”. The state official report that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan has taken a rise to 51,915 on Monday and 4,915 deaths Therefore for taking measures the county has decided to check the temperatures of anyone entering the Oakland county government building as a precautionary measure.

They also made the face-covering to be necessary before entering. This is to ensure the safety of employees and visitors to the county buildings. Coulter also added that their team has been evaluating buildings, public spaces and offices for better services. Virtual appointments are enabled for county government services during the stay in order and county employees are equipped to telework. Although, from 26th the county will begin onsite services.

The human resource wing of the county government has prepared a digital COVID-19 playbook that can be downloaded by village, cities and townships. This gives a guideline of roles and responsibilities of county employees as well as give a framework when they reopen services which were limited.

Therefore, the above mentioned measures have been put into force for the improvement of public health.

Lake Merritt: Parking-ban continues

During these tough times, ensuring safety was necessary and thus, weekend parking ban was issued around Lake Merritt, Oakland. The ban was essential to keep away the sunbathers and people partying at weekends.

People removed many No-Parking signs, and thus many people got away parking their vehicles near the lake but not taking tickets from the parking authorities.

Oakland resident Denise Williams-West told that since the parking signs were down, probably people were protesting that officers cannot ticket them. There was ban ion the Food Trucks as well, but one taco truck denied taking off his truck as he needed money and there were no signs of “No-Parking” put up. Lake neighbours admitted that the activities place made them feel the absence of coronavirus. On the other hand, a few disagreed saying they were penalized despite abiding by social distancing and wearing masks.

Eventually, the police managed, and there was lesser crowd comparatively. No-Parking signs were put up, and authorities resumed ticketing vehicles. The fines imposed are $70, and the city will ensure the parking ban around Lake Merritt on Fridays and the weekends, throughout the month of May, which includes Monday Memorial Day.

Details: Virginia Beach town current Business Openings

As a greater part of Virginia moves into Phase One of reopening, neighbourhood associations are planning to welcome customers back through their gateways.

Virginia Beach Town Center has assembled a rundown of stores and restaurants that are formally opened at this stage.

The shops and restaurants listed below are presently open:

1. Cantina Laredo | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours:

• Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. -12 a.m.

1. Anthropologie | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours:

• Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 12-6 p.m.

1. Eclectic Design Florist & Gifts | In-Store Shopping, Delivery

Business Hours

• Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1. California Pizza Kitchen | Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours:

• Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

1. The Cheesecake Factory | Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours:

• Daily: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

1. Cold Stone Creamery | Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours:

• Daily: 12-9 p.m.

1. Lamia’s Crepes | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours

• Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

1. Einstein Bros. Bagels | Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours:

• Daily: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1. Free People | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours

• Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Tuesday: Closed
• Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
• Sunday: 12-6 p.m.

1. Jones Art Gallery | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours:

• By Appointment Only

1. Jimmy John’s | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours:

• Daily: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

1. Michael Michelle Nail Spa | Nail Services

Business Hours

• By Appointment Only

1. Macaron Tart | In-Store Shopping, Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 10 a..m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1. Modern Salon | Hair Services

Business Hours

• By Appointment Only

1. Monkee’s of Virginia Beach | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours

• Daily: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1. P.F. Chang’s | Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours

• Daily: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

1. Pottery Barn | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours

• By Appointment Only

1. Ramone Photography | Photography Services

Business Hours:

• By Appointment Only

1. Quirks | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours

• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

1. Saffron Indian Bistro | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours

• Daily: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.

1. Town Center Cold Pressed | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining

Business Hours

• Daily: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

1. Tupelo Honey | Delivery, Carryout, Limited Outdoor Dining beginning Tuesday, May 19

Business Hours

• Daily: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

1. The Royal Chocolate | In-Store Shopping, Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 12-5 p.m.

1. West Elm | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours

• By Appointment Only

1. Zushi | Carryout

Business Hours

• Daily: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

1. Williams Sonoma | In-Store Shopping

Business Hours

• By Appointment Only

1. Yard House | Delivery, Carryout

Business Hours

• Daily: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Oakland city council bans sale of flavored and menthol tobacco products in retail stores and pharmacies

On Tuesday, the Oakland City Council voted to ban the sales of flavored and menthol tobacco products at all tobacco stores and pharmacies.

The vote out resulted in being 8-0 banning the sales of flavored tobacco products in Oakland completely. A similar ordinance was passed in 2017, but it gave the shops an exemption to continue selling flavored tobacco at “adult-only” tobacco stores.

When the original ordinance was passed, Oakland had only around 2-5 such stores, but the number grew to 56 adult-only tobacco stores, which comprised roughly 15% of all the retail tobacco stores.

According to city council officials, many shops were regular tobacco retail shops before the ordinance for the ban of flavored tobacco was released, and they just added a sequestered adult-only area so that they can continue to sell of flavored and menthol tobacco products.

Many such shops were located in the flatlands of East and West Oakland, which made it easier for the low income and people of color to access flavored tobacco, according to city staff.

The council also voted to require the on-site purchase of tobacco products and commission a minimum package size and price for cigars, cigarillos, and cigarettes, which according to city officials, is very readily affordable for low-income people and other demographics that are vulnerable to disparate health issues.

Oakland’s Morcom Rose Garden being live streamed in the rain

The 7.5-acre city park, the Morcom Amphitheater of Roses, in North Oakland is filled with new flowers, and the smell of rose essence is all around the park.

This park was established during the Great depression by the municipal corporation as rose gardens became popular in many communities across the nation. This garden is made on an arroyo that slopes downward from Oakland Avenue and opens to the south end of the Jean Street just above Grand Avenue through the federal Works Progress Administration. According to The Living New Deal, the landscape was designed by landscape architect Arthur Cobbledick.

One of the top 10 municipal rose gardens in America, this garden was laid out in 1933, and this year it will be celebrating its 87th anniversary.

The first rose bush of the garden was planted by Mayor of Oakland Frederick Morcom in 1932, and the number of bushes had grown to 5,000 roses since then.

The garden was considered part of the City Beautiful Movement, which developed the quality to establish parks in the city to provide a natural setting in a town.

The park has Formal Florentine-style rose beds, with pathways on the axis. A Mediterranean-style loggia was installed, housing restrooms, and a shed to store tools.

The rose garden became an official landmark in 1980.

Virginia Beach Lifeguards are bringing additional resources to handle their part for the reopening on Memorial Day Weekend

As the City of Virginia Beach gets ready to revive seashores this Friday, the lifeguards who watch those seashores are prepared for the guests to return.

Lifeguards came back to their stands in Virginia Beach this year a weekend ago. They came equipped with additional gear to ensure themselves as well as other people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides the typical red medical aid pack every lifeguard customarily carries, they're present including a blue pack loaded up with covers, sanitizer and soap.

Tom Gill, who is with the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service said there's additionally sanitizer in all the ATVs, so once more, whenever anyone has that interaction, for instance, a float was utilized in a salvage, it will get splashed down.

Gill says the lifeguards will adhere to their obligation of watching the water for troubled swimmers. Upholding social separating rules on the seashore will be left to the new seashore diplomats the city made for that particular reason. Gill appreciates their effort of bringing extra resources to handle their side of things.

Long Beach Dub Allstars make a comeback after 19 years

After 19 years of their last release, Long Beach Dub Allstars will realise a self-titled album on May 29. The reggae-rockers fans will get to hear a 10-track record described by the band members as an improved version of the party-loving band formed in 1997 out of the destruction of Sublime after the demise of the band's powerful frontman Bradley Nowell.

The band immediately resumed off as they got from the last known stopping point, playing a blend of rock-reggae tunes with a punk mentality and brazen pride and love for their city that scratched them into the melodic texture of Long Beach.

After recording two collections, "Directly Back," in 1999 and "Marvels of the World," in 2001, the band separated in 2002 however rejoined in 2012 (short Wilson and Gaugh) and proceeded to rep Long Beach on the live stage while one part even proceeded to turn into a regarded municipal pioneer.

The Southern California News Group talked with lead vocalist Ortiz and Goodman about the new collection, Nowell's proceeded with effect on the band and how a reggae rocker wound up running a city.

Goodman revealed that it took 18 months to complete this record and organic reggae record was the target. Ortiz said that the tone was about positivity. Goodman promised economic development and said that they are potentially going to have a $700 million to a billion-dollar development in the city.

Omaha recalls a real hero Kerrie Orozco

This morning Omaha recalls a fallen hero- Kerrie Orozco

Omaha Police tweeted out this image of Officer Kerrie Orozco, which shows her accepting an honour for her work with Special Olympics Nebraska. Omaha police had tweeted out a picture of Orozco that depicted her receiving a laurel for her work with the Special Olympics Nebraska.

On this day, Douglas County Dispatch will pay respect to official Orozco by playing her final call. People recollect Orozco's work on the police force and with kids in the network.

There are numerous tributes around the zone including plaques, a bridge, honour horses, and a baseball field at Miller Park dedicated last June. Orozco's five-year-old girl, Olivia, tossed out the absolute first pitch at that field.

Virginia Beach Lifeguards are bringing additional resources to handle their part for the reopening on Memorial Day Weekend

As the City of Virginia Beach gets ready to revive seashores this Friday, the lifeguards who watch those seashores are prepared for the guests to return.

Lifeguards came back to their stands in Virginia Beach this year a weekend ago. They came equipped with additional gear to ensure themselves as well as other people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides the typical red medical aid pack every lifeguard customarily carries, they're present including a blue pack loaded up with covers, sanitizer and soap.

Tom Gill, who is with the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service said there's additionally sanitizer in all the ATVs, so once more, whenever anyone has that interaction, for instance, a float was utilized in a salvage, it will get splashed down.

Gill says the lifeguards will adhere to their obligation of watching the water for troubled swimmers. Upholding social separating rules on the seashore will be left to the new seashore diplomats the city made for that particular reason. Gill appreciates their effort of bringing extra resources to handle their side of things.

Примар столицы выступил с уточнением по поводу записи детей в школу

В Молдове создали платформу Е-scoala, которая набирает популярность. С ее помощью родители подали тысячи заявок на зачисление детей в ряды первоклассников.

Когда стартовала регистрация, родители подали 4167 заявлений. Больше половины были обработаны с помощью онлайн ресурса, сообщает примар столицы. Главнокомандующий отметил, что для зачисления ребенка в школу родители должны отправить соответствующее заявление в то учебное заведение, в котором ребенок будет получать знания. "Руководство заведения может повторно запросить пакет документов в случае отсутствия каких-то справок или когда они имеют несоответствующий вид"- объяснил Чебан. Учебные заведения будут самостоятельно принимать решение о зачислении ребенка после каждого объявленного этапа.

Чтобы получить более детальную информацию родители могут обратится на горячую линию по номеру 20-16-09 или же следить за актуальными новостями на образовательном портале. Все заявки рассматриваются в порядке очереди.