California city OK's $1M per unit homeless housing project after audit found state wasted billions on crisis - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

Santa Monica city officials last week approved a multimillion-dollar apartment unit for the homeless just days after the release of an audit which found California could not account for the $24 billion it spent on the state’s burgeoning homeless crisis.The 122-unit building for the homeless will include a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with ground floor retail and residential and commercial parking spaces.A design concept available on the city's web

Official Olympics Account Invokes Zeus and Apollo in Pagan Ritual at Olympia, Misses Key Point About Jesus Christ

The Olympic torch was lit Tuesday as an actress playing a Greek high priestess invoked the names of Zues and Apollo — neither of whom showed up for the ceremony, […]
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Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears

Floods swamped a handful of cities in southern China’s densely populated Pearl River Delta with record-breaking rains, sparking worries about defense against extreme weather.

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Australian woman charged with poisoning husband and his relatives with mushrooms appears in court

A woman accused of serving her ex-husband’s parents and aunt poisonous mushrooms appeared in an Australian court charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder.

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Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he’s 'not proud' of behavior

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Morgan Wallen, who faces charges stemming in part from accusations that he threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar, says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Mike Johnson to resign and Columbia classes go virtual over protest tensions: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump will be back in court today for the opening statements in his criminal trial.

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Watch: Democratic Rep. Says Ukraine's Border 'Is Our Border' in America Last Speech

Just in case anyone was wondering whose interests Democrats in Congress believe they were elected to represent, Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly of Virginia made sure no one was left with […]
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Supreme Court weighs Oregon city's power to punish the homeless

The Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of municipal ordinances that punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go.

Teen held on murder charge after fatal shooting following Arkansas high school prom

A teenager is in police custody on a first degree murder charge after a high school senior was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday at a party following a prom, police said.

Papua New Guinea leader defends nation after Biden’s ‘cannibals’ comment

Papua New Guinea’s leader defended the nation after President Joe Biden appeared to imply his uncle’s body was eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II.

Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays

Massachusetts shelters are raising concerns as lawmakers advance legislation to limit stays to nine months for the first time in the history of the state's "right to shelter" law.

North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into ocean, South says

North Korea fired multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea said, the latest in a series of weapons launches.

From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line

Work is set to begin Monday on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

They were promised jobs in Russia. They ended up fighting in Ukraine.

Families of Indian migrant workers forced to fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine say they feel they have no choice but to travel there to help them.

The Jewish vote could play a huge role in 2024. Pennsylvania is about to put up an early test.

Jewish voters are right in the middle of the fight for control of the White House and Congress in 2024.

Opening statements and first witness on tap for Trump hush money trial

Opening statements are set to begin Monday morning in the case of the People of the State of New York versus Donald Trump, the first criminal trial of a former president.

Did TikTok videos inspire a teen’s suicide? His mom says she found graphic evidence

Months after Jennie DeSerio’s son died by suicide, she picked up his phone and went through his TikTok account. The content he'd been served horrified her.

Israeli intel chief resigns over Oct. 7 failings; Netanyahu vows to reject U.S. sanctions on IDF unit

Israeli military intel chief resigns over Oct. 7 failings; Netanyahu vows to reject U.S. sanctions on IDF unit

U.S. surfer accompanied by dolphins as she wins world championship event in Australia

Hawaiian surfer Gabriela Bryan shared a wave with a pod of dolphins as she won her first world championship tour event over Californian rookie Sawyer Lindblad in pumping surf at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on Sunday.

Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide, media say

Maldives voters handed President Mohamed Muizzu’s party a landslide win in parliamentary elections, media said Monday.

Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during visit this week

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn China about its support for Russia’s military during his visit to the country this week, the State Department said.

Columbia to hold classes virtually as Jewish leaders warn about safety amid tensions over pro-Palestinian protests

A growing number of leaders and organizations have called on Columbia University and its president to protect students amid reports of antisemitic and offensive statements and actions on and near its campus, which has been the site this week of a pro-Palestinian encampment and protest.

Suspect arrested after break-in at Los Angeles mayor's home, police say

An intruder smashed a window to break into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' home early Sunday, officials said.

Trump Forced to Cancel Rally, 'Devastated' by What's Coming - 'I'm So Sorry ... God Be with You'

With the thunder and lightning of a Trump rally facing a dose of the real thing, former President Donald Trump canceled his Wilmington, North Carolina, rally on Saturday, sending his […]
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Watch: Country Star Shows Love to Caitlin Clark at Concert, Makes Crowd Roar After Seeing How He Honors Her

And now wearing number 22 for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA — Tim McGraw. The country star knew how to connect with the crowd when he played an Indianapolis […]
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Marvel Movie Star Blames Stan Lee for Disney's Lack of Creativity: Here's Why That's Ridiculous

In a bizarre claim, a prominent Marvel movie star claimed the Marvel Cinematic Universe is creatively limited by the comic book canon established by Stan Lee and other creators. Anthony […]
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Terry Anderson, AP reporter kidnapped in Lebanon and held captive for years, dies at 76

Terry Anderson, the AP correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.

Watch: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Scolds Dems Waving Ukrainian Flags After Vote - 'Put Those Damn Flags Away!'

On Saturday, the House of Representatives approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine despite fierce opposition from within the Republican majority. The bill passed 311-112, with more Democrats voting […]
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