What happened on Wednesday, 26 May 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Firefighters participate in diverse training programs to improve skills and preparedness.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Class of 2021 embodies resilience, thriving amid challenges and discovering new opportunities during adversity.
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Senator Vargas Vidot emphasizes the need to prohibit conversion therapy practices in Puerto Rico.
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Calderón recounts traumatic experiences with conversion therapy and advocates for legal protections.
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Officials discuss evaluating federal funds amid limited resources for Puerto Rican communities
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Gustavo urges senators to prohibit harmful conversion therapy for children and youth.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department finalizes property lease for new training center and plans August recruitment class.
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En vista pública por la Resolución del Senado Núm. 89, la subsecretaria auxiliar de infraestructura del DRD dijo que 339 facilidades fueron reclamadas a FEMA, que se celebró una primera subasta con 106 instalaciones y que la agencia carece de fondos estatales; el DRD coordina con COR3 y FEMA para definir responsabilidades y transferencias a municipios.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Vikings demonstrate grit and growth amid challenges, thriving through the pandemic's obstacles this school year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners call for MTA presentation on slow streets amid public safety concerns.
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Senate discusses defining conversion therapy and protecting minors from its practices.
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International religious leaders unite to request end of conversion therapy practices.
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UN report outlines the economic impact of women's unpaid labor in Puerto Rico's households.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Janine Nicholson said the department will present the Mayor's budget to the Board of Supervisors in mid- and late-June; staff reported a 74% vaccination rate in April and said workplace mask policy will follow city DPH and Cal/OSHA guidance. Commissioners asked to agendize MTA slow-streets follow-up.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Pleasant Grove High School celebrates remarkable achievements in academics, arts, and athletics despite COVID-19 challenges.
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Testimony exposes a hidden network of licensed psychologists offering controversial conversion therapies.
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Witnesses and survivors told a Senate panel that conversion (reparative) therapies cause harm and violate professional ethics; they urged classifying such practices as maltreatment for minors and expanding the bill's reach to include unregulated spiritual counseling. Senators debated scope, parental rights and enforcement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Jose Luis Velo reported the recruit academy is on track to graduate June 25 (25 started, 23 remain), Station 49 moved in May 10 with final completion expected May 28, and the department described new training props, mutual-aid drills and ambulance specification reviews.
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Senators discuss proposed legislation against conversion therapy following compelling personal accounts.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Skyridge High School honors 98 Falcon Scholars at graduation, celebrating resilience and community spirit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Fire Department said the Board of Supervisors approved an option-to-purchase (lease-to-purchase) agreement for a Carroll Avenue training site but still needs an adjacent Port parcel, State Lands Commission sign-off and CEQA clearance; the assembled site would total about seven acres.
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Senadora Rodríguez Bebe discusses the impact of conversion therapy on marginalized groups.
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Senators propose measures to support women facing job loss due to caregiving during pandemic.
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Bishop Desmond Tutu leads a global petition against conversion therapies with 400 signatures.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council moves funds to enhance flexibility for future capital projects.
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Skyridge High School bids farewell to Assistant Principal Carrie Shirk and Academic Director David Ludwig.
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En una vista pública sobre el Proyecto del Senado 223, funcionarios del Departamento del Trabajo, del Instituto de Estadísticas y de la Procuraduría de la Mujer expresaron apoyo a crear una encuesta de uso del tiempo para cuantificar el trabajo no remunerado; el comité solicitó el cuestionario y documentación en un plazo de cinco días y advirtió la necesidad de recursos presupuestarios.
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Experts advocate for penalties against professionals practicing conversion therapy during Senate discussion.
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En una vista pública del Senado de Puerto Rico, sobrevivientes y exlegisladores pidieron aprobar el Proyecto del Senado 184 que prohibiría las terapias de conversión; el debate se centró en el alcance de la norma, la definición de la práctica y si debe limitarse a profesionales de la salud mental. La vista continúa el viernes.
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Rodríguez Bebe y el doctor discuten la definición de terapia de conversión en la comisión.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC seeks board approval of indemnification terms to proceed with critical generator repairs.
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Utah County unveils innovative online platform for marriage licensing, praised for efficiency and creativity.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Class of 2021 unveils "Danger Zone" flag symbolizing unity and resilience at school events.
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Senate Commission reviews Senate Bill 184 aimed at enhancing mental health protections for minors
San Francisco County, California
Board votes unanimously to recommend grant acceptance for international AIDS prevention training.
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Senators argue new legislation safeguards children from harmful conversion therapy practices.
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Legislation prohibits licensed professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Graduates celebrate resilience and new beginnings after overcoming challenges during their high school journey.
San Francisco County, California
OEWD receives retroactive grant to provide support for 125 workers impacted by COVID-19
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Scientific community categorizes conversion therapy as both psychological and physical abuse.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
National Association of Counties honors Utah County for exemplary online marriage licensing service.
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Legislation aligns with global health consensus against conversion therapy for minors.
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County officials project modest 4% growth in property and sales tax revenue for upcoming years.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Finance Committee continued an item on the sheriff's home detention and electronic monitoring program to the call of the chair after members said ongoing discussions with the public defender raised constitutional concerns about waiver requirements; the committee will hear a standalone pretrial electronic monitoring resolution alongside this item.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Graduates celebrate achievements and transition from high school, embracing future opportunities and challenges.
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En una vista del Senado sobre el proyecto del Senado 184, expertos y organizaciones expusieron evidencia de daños por las llamadas "terapias de conversión" y pidieron elevar a ley una orden ejecutiva de 2019; los legisladores plantearon dudas sobre la definición, el alcance y posibles conflictos con derechos parentales y religiosos.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commission approves agreement for tax increment financing and annual updates for economic development.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward to the Board an SFPUC request to allow comparative‑fault indemnity language in a design‑build contract with GE Renewables for the Moccasin Powerhouse generator rehabilitation. SFPUC staff said the generators are decades past life expectancy and delay would risk water delivery and about $24 million in lost annual power‑sales revenue.
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Senator challenges justification for conversion therapies lacking scientific basis and harms minors.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Cedar Valley High School graduates celebrate triumph over turbulence at inspiring commencement ceremony.
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Dale Summerhays urges Utah County leaders to revise budget and address property tax increases.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward to the Board a retroactive $29,000 increase (to $112,000 total) from UCSF/NIH to the Department of Public Health for participation in an international HIV training program; DPH said the increase pushed the award above the $100,000 threshold requiring Board approval.
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Doctor reveals 50 percent of conversion therapy subjects are minors in Senate testimony
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Senators discuss the implications of a bill prohibiting conversion therapy practices for minors.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Graduates encouraged to confront fears and embrace passions for future triumphs beyond turbulence.
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Residents challenge property tax assessments and lack of meaningful public input at meetings.
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La Comisión de Iniciativas Comunitarias de Salud Mental y Adicción celebró vistas sobre el Proyecto del Senado 184; un psiquiatra perito dijo que las terapias de conversión carecen de aval científico y dañan a menores, mientras senadores discutieron la definición y el alcance legal de la medida.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved forwarding to the full Board OEWD’s acceptance of an additional $100,000 in WIOA funding (bringing total to $775,000) to provide supportive services (up to $800 per participant) for at least 125 recently displaced workers; funds must be spent by June 30, 2021.
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El senador Pereira denuncia que el proyecto 184 ataca la libertad de crianza de los padres.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Cedar Valley students excel in competitions, achieving numerous awards across sports, arts, and academics.
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Commission discusses proposals for property tax appeals and vendor agreements for upcoming fair.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to send to the full Board a fourth amendment extending Marilla Chocolate Company’s Terminal 3 lease through June 30, 2023, citing COVID‑19 economic conditions and a planned future concessions program; the BLA recommended approval and estimated modest additional revenue.
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Senate debates potential impacts of conversion therapy law on parents and religious practices.
Events, Vineyard, Utah County, Utah
Cedar Valley class of 2021 triumphs over challenges, celebrating resilience and unforgettable high school experiences.
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Senators express concerns over parental consent in legislation banning conversion therapy practices.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Finance Committee voted to forward an amendment to the American Express common‑use lounge lease at San Francisco International Airport to the full Board with a positive recommendation; staff said a blended rent of about $211 per square foot and tenant improvements would raise net airport revenue by about $1,134,000 a year.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The commission adopted an interlocal agreement enabling tax-increment financing for the Sweetwater industrial project in Eagle Mountain, negotiating limits including a 30-year performance window (40-year cap), 100% TIF on personal property, 67.5% on real property, and added clarifying language and renegotiation milestones tied to $600M and $1.2B investment thresholds.
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Senate commends Black women's efforts for dignity and encourages public participation in decision-making.
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Witnesses and senators debated Project 184, which would prohibit "conversion therapies" for minors. Pastors told the commission the bill’s broad wording could reach religious counseling and parental guidance; sponsors and other senators said the text targets licensed health‑care treatments and seeks to protect children from abusive practices.
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Legislators in Puerto Rico examine Project 184 affecting parental consent and youth therapy options.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Covington highlights sleep disorder research affecting staff wellness and health.
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Commission accepted a committee recommendation to award municipal financial-advisor services to Stifel Public Finance and conditionally approved a demolition-derby contract for the county fair subject to a purchasing-agent determination; one vendor-management contract was continued for more information.
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Puerto Rican officials discuss the need to regulate harmful church practices including conversion therapy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Commission approves previous minutes and discusses current departmental activities remotely.
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Public comments on property-tax increases preceded an assessor’s explanation of valuation and levy allocation. Commissioners approved the Slice Master refund, removed a Qualtrics item from the recommendation letter, and voted to continue the broader budget-amendment discussion one week for more data.
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Pediatrician addresses potential dangers of gender affirmation treatments during transformative adolescent years.
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Legislators scrutinize Luma Energy's contract for hidden profits and reimbursement practices.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County received a National Association of Counties award for an online marriage-license and web-conference wedding system developed in-house that allowed residents to apply for and complete marriage licenses during COVID shutdowns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire department discusses vaccination rates and potential mask mandates before June 15.
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Lawmakers questioned the LUMA contract’s reimbursement rules, bonuses and potential hidden revenues, heard an estimate of roughly $1 million to staff oversight, and recessed the hearing for follow-up; officials disagreed over whether reimbursements could become income.
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Law aims to enhance protections for minors by prohibiting conversion therapy practices.
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En una vista pública sobre el Proyecto del Senado 184, una representante de la Junta de Alerta Puerto Rico y una pediatra plantearon que el texto es vago y podría afectar la autoridad parental y el acceso a servicios médicos; senadores solicitaron definir "terapia de conversión" y evaluar evidencia clínica antes de enmiendas.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Firefighter Steven Brantley's memorial and anniversary events planned for June in Lincoln.
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Senators debate the scope and effectiveness of proposed ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Everett School District, School Districts, Washington
District staff told the board that about 82% of current seniors had met a graduation pathway and described reengagement supports including Graduation Alliance enrollment (167 students) and summer credit recovery options; staff said 37 students had graduated through reengagement programs as of April 30 with additional graduates expected by August.
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Senator Perez stresses the importance of approving Senate Bill 184 for LGBTQ rights.
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Senate committee raises concerns over transparency and financial protections in Luma Energy contract.
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Senate discussions focus on prohibiting conversion therapy practices among licensed mental health professionals
Everett School District, School Districts, Washington
Two PE teachers told the board that some middle-school physical education classes have swelled to 40 students, affecting safety, student engagement and access to equipment; they asked board leadership to press for class-size changes during contract negotiations.
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Advocates urge senators to pass Bill 184 prohibiting conversion therapy in Puerto Rico.
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Senate committee witnesses and senators raised concerns that the Luma/UMA management contract could put public funds and FEMA reimbursements at risk, set weak financial guarantees, allow contract termination after declared disasters, and lack transparency and adequate conflict‑of‑interest safeguards.
Everett School District, School Districts, Washington
The Everett Public Schools Board voted to approve Resolution 1254, the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan required by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; the plan sets diagnostic assessments, equity review steps and monitoring deadlines and must be submitted to OSPI by June 1.
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Social work professionals advocate for the prohibition of harmful conversion therapies in Puerto Rico.