Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, whose delayed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has been widely criticized resigned from his post on the city council, the local newspaper reported Saturday. "After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council," Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News. "The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions." Shortly after the article was published, however, the City of Uvalde released a statement saying it had not heard directly from Arredondo. "While it is the right thing to do, no one from the City has seen a letter or any other documentation of his resignation, or even spoken with him," read the statement, circulated by news outlets. Officials noted that they had learned of Arredondo's resignation only from the Leader-News's article. Arredondo, his lawyer, and a person who has handled … [Read more...] about Uvalde schools police chief resigns city council post
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Pete Arredondo Resigns From Uvalde City Council After Botched Response To School Shooting
(CNN) — Uvalde school district police chief Pedro “Pete” Arredondo has resigned his separate position on the Uvalde city council in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in May, according to a resignation letter he sent to the city. “After much consideration, it is in the best interest of the community to step down as a member of the City Council for District 3 to minimize further distractions,” Arredondo said in the letter. “The Mayor, the City Council, and the City Staff must continue to move forward to unite our community, once again.” READ MORE: Preparations Underway For The Salute To America Independence Day Parade In Philadelphia Uvalde city officials confirmed they received the resignation letter Saturday. The Uvalde Leader-News first reported about the resignation. Arredondo’s role in the police response to the May 24 shooting — in which a gunman entered adjoining classrooms and killed 19 children and two teachers — has been under intense public scrutiny … [Read more...] about Pete Arredondo Resigns From Uvalde City Council After Botched Response To School Shooting
Anti-establishment San Francisco coffee house Trouble Coffee closes permanently after 15 years
Trouble Coffee, at 4033 Judah St., has permanently closed after 15 years, according to the San Francisco Chronicle (SFGATE and the San Francisco Chronicle are both owned by Hearst but operate independently of one another). The anti-establishment coffee house was a mainstay in the Outer Sunset community for more than a decade and helped start the influx of new restaurants and bars that turned the beachside neighborhood into a food-centric destination. Trouble Coffee was even credited as being the first to make artisanal toast popular, like Texas toast-sized slices with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar or avocado toast, which is now a nationwide brunch phenomenon. But, like many things in life, the “cool” ideas are often co-opted and flipped into a big moneymaker as larger corporations find trends and suck the life out of them. Owner Giulietta Carrelli declined to comment to the Chronicle, but DamnFine Pizzeria co-owner Laura Seymour confirmed to the paper that she and her … [Read more...] about Anti-establishment San Francisco coffee house Trouble Coffee closes permanently after 15 years
Why Nobody Should Want to Play for New York
And it’s not just about demanding fans. Photo: Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Until the Mets reportedly settled on former Angels general manager Billy Eppler as their new general manager Monday night, we had reached the point of their Mets’ desperate search for a GM that if you had not personally received an invitation to interview, they must have had your old number. As many as 12 different candidates for the job refused to even meet with the Mets, and their inability to find someone to fill what should, theoretically, be one of the most desired jobs in the sport (there are only 30 general managers in the Majors, after all) had become one of baseball’s running jokes. Though considering someone needs to be in charge of all the offseason moves the team clearly needs to make — assuming baseball’s looming labor fight doesn’t wipe out the offseason all together — you can forgive Mets fans for not laughing. There are an abundance of reasons that the Mets had … [Read more...] about Why Nobody Should Want to Play for New York
Big Storm Brewing Makes Big Impression On Hit Country Music Singer
1 Restaurants & Bars Craig Campbell, whose Top 10 hit single is titled, "All My Friends Drink Beer," and Big Storm Brewing will unveil C.C. Cold Beer Saturday. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CLEARWATER, FL — Social media is paying off big-time for Big Storm Brewing Co. co-owner and CEO L.J. Govoni. For the second time in the past 14 months, Govoni has made national news for his use of social media platforms to forge new relationships. Most recently, Govoni and hit country music singer and songwriter Craig Campbell have formed a partnership that led to Clearwater-based Big Storm Brewing developing a new signature craft beer in Campbell's honor, C.C. Cold Beer. It all began with a question... A self-professed scroll troll who habitually checks social media sites, Govoni spotted an Instagram feed of Campbell performing his popular single, “All My Friends Drink Beer.” … [Read more...] about Big Storm Brewing Makes Big Impression On Hit Country Music Singer
Fireworks Near Me: Santee’s July 4th 2022
0 Community Corner See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Santee & San Diego region. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply SANTEE, CA — The July 4th holiday is underway, so it's time to find out what Independence Day parades, fireworks and festivities are going on in 2022 near you in Santee and the San Diego region. Do note not all Fourth of July events are on that date, with several spread throughout the weekend. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near your neighborhood. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- CARLSBAD: JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM! Fest & Fireworks: Legoland . Day includes All-American family picnic, relay races & live performances. JULY 4: July 4th BBQ & … [Read more...] about Fireworks Near Me: Santee’s July 4th 2022
San Diego Unified School District: Two Student Board Members Sworn In
0 Schools Their terms will take effect July 1, 2022, and end on June 30, 2023. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from San Diego Unified School District: June 29, 2022 SAN DIEGO - Two new Student Board Members were sworn into office at last night’s San Diego Unified Board of Education meeting. Their terms will take effect July 1, 2022, and end on June 30, 2023. Student Board Member Lea Nepomuceno will be a senior at Scripps Ranch High School this fall, while fellow Student Board Member Matthew Quitoriano will be a sophomore at San Diego High School. In a May election, Nepomuceno and Quitoriano received the most votes among ten student candidates. Over 3,000 ballots were submitted by fellow high school students across the San Diego Unified School District. “Through chairing the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee on Racial Justice and Equity, I've witnessed first-hand the … [Read more...] about San Diego Unified School District: Two Student Board Members Sworn In
Fireworks Near Me: Ramona’s July 4th 2022
0 Community Corner See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Ramona & San Diego region. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply RAMONA, CA — The July 4th holiday weekend is underway, so it's time to find out what Independence Day parades, fireworks and festivities are going on in 2022 near you in Ramona and the San Diego region. Do note not all Fourth of July events are on that date, with several spread throughout the weekend. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near your neighborhood. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- CARLSBAD: JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM! Fest & Fireworks: Legoland . Day includes All-American family picnic, relay races & live performances. JULY 4: July 4th … [Read more...] about Fireworks Near Me: Ramona’s July 4th 2022
Fireworks Near Me: Poway’s July 4th 2022
0 Community Corner See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Poway & the San Diego region. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply POWAY, CA — The July 4th holiday is underway, so it's time to find out what Independence Day parades, fireworks and festivities are going on in 2022 near you in Poway and the San Diego region. Do note not all Fourth of July events are on that date, with several spread throughout the weekend. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near your neighborhood. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- CARLSBAD: JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM! Fest & Fireworks: Legoland . Day includes All-American family picnic, relay races & live performances. JULY 4: July 4th BBQ … [Read more...] about Fireworks Near Me: Poway’s July 4th 2022
Fireworks Near Me: La Jolla’s July 4th 2022
0 Community Corner See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around La Jolla & around San Diego region. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply LA JOLLA, CA — The July 4th holiday weekend is underway, so it's time to find out what Independence Day parades, fireworks and festivities are going on in 2022 near you in La Jolla and throughout the San Diego region. Do note not all Fourth of July events are on that date, with several spread throughout the weekend. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near your neighborhood. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- CARLSBAD: JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM! Fest & Fireworks: Legoland . Day includes All-American family picnic, relay races & live performances. … [Read more...] about Fireworks Near Me: La Jolla’s July 4th 2022