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Los Angeles Bans New Oil Wells, Sets 20-Year Phaseout as Studies Tie Nearby Drilling to Weaker Lungs

Los Angeles has banned new oil and gas drilling and set a 20-year phaseout for existing wells, amid health concerns, environmental justice demands and expected industry litigation.

Medical Daily · Oct 31

There are so many karaoke bars in Los Angeles’ Koreatown that an official want to ban new ones

One city councilmember said in a motion that there had been a ‘proliferation of karaoke bars permitted and opened in the City of Los Angeles’

The Independent UK · Oct 30

Glasgow council slams 'unacceptable' far-right stunt at Nelson Mandela statue

GLASGOW City Council have condemned an "unacceptable" far-right stunt which saw an anti-immigration sign placed on the city's newly unveiled Nelson Mandela statue

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29

San Diego weighs $4.2B project with 4,254 homes and $460M in public upgrades

San Diego is pushing forward with an ambitious redevelopment project for 48.5 acres surrounding Pechanga Arena. This initiative aims to introduce 4,254 housing units, a significant number of which will be affordable. In addition to a new 16,000-seat arena, the plan includes approximately $460 million in upgrades to local infrastructure.…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Tony Hawk’s Nonprofit Has Helped Fund Nearly 700 Skateparks Across the US

For young skateboarders, finding a safe, legal place to practise is not always easy. Since 2002, a nonprofit founded by professional skateboarder Tony Hawk has helped communities develop public skateparks, particularly in areas with limited recreational facilities. Formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, the organisation became The Skatepark Project…

The Times of India · Oct 17

New York City to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after fatal tourist accident

The proposed legislation prohibits owners from selling horses to slaughterhouses, specifying that animals must be handled in a ’humane manner’

The Independent UK · Oct 14

New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death

New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park

The Independent UK · Oct 14

New York City to ban iconic horse-drawn carriages from June 1, 2028; decision comes after Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan's death

An Indian family's New York vacation turned into a nightmare on June 17, when 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park in an attempt to save his mother Priya Mahajan who fell from the carriage first. The carriage driver briefly stepped away to take…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Demolition Rule Changes Pause: Saratoga Springs mayor halts plan after opposition; safeguards stay

Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford has paused changes to historic building demolition rules following community backlash. Opposition arose during a public hearing where residents and preservationists expressed their concerns. The current demolition safeguards will remain while the city reviews its development regulations. Safford intends to revise other parts of the…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Chicago’s vacant LeClaire Courts site set for $127M redevelopment with 183 homes in first phase

The Chicago city council has recently granted approval for redevelopment plans at the LeClaire Courts site. The initial phase will feature two six-story buildings containing 183 apartments and a childcare facility, with approximately 90 percent of the units designated for low-income households. Set to begin construction in late 2026, this…

The Times of India · Oct 7