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bayside neighborhood association

A Billionaire’s Big‑City Plan: Fast Fixes or Hidden Control?

May 20, 2026

Chris Larsen, the man who turned a crypto startup into a multi‑billion dollar fortune, has made San Francisco his personal laboratory for rapid change. He does not sit in a boardroom and wait for policy to trickle through; he throws money at problems, then watches the results. His first big move

opinion

New York’s Big‑Box Takeover

May 20, 2026

Big retailers have been eyeing New York City for years, but a recent move by two major players shows they are finally ready to stake their claim. One company, which has already opened a store in the city’s East Village, is planning to launch a flagship shop on 52nd Street. The plan includes a mixe

opinion

Threats to a San Diego Mosque: A Lesson in Hate

May 20, 2026

The tragedy at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday shook a community that had once seemed safe. Two young men, aged 17 and 18, entered the mosque‑school complex during a busy time and killed three adults. Their attack was both an assault on a place of worship and a school shooting, marking the

politics

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

May 20, 2026

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

business

Big Deal: NYC Hotels Agree to New Labor Contract Before Soccer World Cup

May 20, 2026

Hotel owners and workers in New York City have reached a new eight‑year agreement that covers around 25, 000 staff members. The deal was struck just before the FIFA World Cup, which could bring a huge wave of visitors to the city. Negotiations had been tense because workers were demanding higher wag

technology

Data Centers: Tiny Heat Islands in Our Neighborhoods

May 20, 2026

Recent research shows that the heat released by data centers can raise local temperatures by a few degrees. The study measured air temperature changes around four facilities in Phoenix, finding increases of 1. 5 to 4 °F within 500 m downwind. Data centers consume large amounts of electricity,

lifestyle

Friendly or Flirty? Trader Joe’s Employees Explain the Mix‑Up

May 20, 2026

Trader Joe’s has said the idea that its staff are taught to flirt is simply a myth, according to the chain’s chief executive. The statement came during a podcast where the CEO made it clear that no such training exists. Yet people still keep asking why their checkout experience feels so lively. The

politics

Data Centers, Power and Politics: Virginia’s Growing Debate

May 20, 2026

Virginia is becoming the world’s hub for data centers, with a concentration so dense that it consumes enough electricity to light almost 900, 000 homes. These facilities promise hefty tax income for counties and a boost to the local workforce, yet they also raise serious questions about energy use a

education

Schools need more money—here's how the budget hike affects local homeowners

May 20, 2026

The Baldwin-Whitehall school system plans to spend about 100. 7 million dollars next year, which is nearly 10 million more than this year’s spending. To cover the gap, leaders suggest raising property taxes by 4. 7 percent. The current tax rate sits at 25 mills, but if the plan passes, it will climb

politics

Cleveland rolls out summer plan to cut crime while keeping kids busy

May 20, 2026

Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po