Vote Yes on Measure A in La Quinta [Opinion] – Uken Report

Measure A will permanently phase out all short-term vacation rentals in residential areas, but still allowing “home-stays” where homeowners are present on the site. [Opinion] La Quinta is the latest city to go on the attack against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the Valley.  Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage have preceded us, and …

Lasley Brothers Occupied 2 Of Cameron Hill's Oldest Mansions – The Chattanoogan

Two Lasley brothers for many years occupied two of Cameron Hill’s oldest mansions. Theodore Hamilton Lasley was a pioneer in Coca Cola bottling, and he remained on the East Terrace until his death when he was 91 in 1954. William Hamilton Lasley Jr. remained on Cameron Hill until he built a new home on McCallie …

PHOTOS: County Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office – The Chattanoogan

Thursday, September 1, 2022 Opening music was performed by the Center for Creative Arts Choir. – photo by M.A. Locke Mayor Jim Coppinger gives opening remarks. – photo by M.A. Locke Chancellor Pam Fleenor takes the first oath of office from Judge Jeff Hollingsworth – photo by M.A. Locke Crowd at Convention Center ceremony – …

Fire Breaks Out At Acropolis Mediterranean Grill Thursday Evening – The Chattanoogan

Chattanooga firefighters responded to the Acropolis Mediterranean Grill on Hamilton Place Boulevard Thursday night and found a fire on the roof that had started in the vent system. It happened at 6:36 p.m. Engine 8 arrived on scene and Captain Tim Greer established command with smoke showing from the roof. Firefighters made access to the …

Dump Truck Overturns On Highway 27 On Thursday, Shutting Down The Road For Several Hours – The Chattanoogan

A dump truck carrying a load of dirt overturned on Highway 27 just north of Whites Creek Road in Rhea County, blocking both lanes of Highway 27. According to investigating Officer Ethan Jones of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the driver was extricated from the vehicle by Rhea County rescue squad and transported by Rhea County …

Tybee residents want tourism regulated to protect neighborhoods – Savannah Morning News

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Honolulu's acting planning department director says staffing is top priority – Hawaiipublicradio

At the start of his administration in 2021, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi appointed Dean Uchida as director, and Dawn Takeuchi Apuna as deputy of the city’s Department of Planning and Permitting. As Deputy Director, Takeuchi Apuna oversaw the day-to-day personnel operations, while also handling projects addressing oversized residential homes, known as “monster homes,” and short-term …

Huggins, Gery Lewis – The Chattanoogan

Gery Lewis Huggins, 77, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home. He retired from Iron Workers Local #704.  Gery enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting cars. Gery was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Elizabeth Huggins and two sisters, Louetta and Karen. Survivors include his special cousin, …

City Council Candidate Marie Mott Curses Police, Claims Racism In Traffic Stop; Video Of Stop Released – The Chattanoogan

City Council candidate Marie Mott cursed police and claimed racism during a traffic stop on Cooley Street shortly before midnight on Sunday. Ms. Mott and interim District 8 Councilwoman Marvene Noel are in a Thursday runoff. Police said her 2004 Nissan Xterra was stopped because the front passenger light was not working. The officer said …

Amigos Mexican Cocina Opens At St. Elmo – The Chattanoogan

A new restaurant, Amigos Mexican Cocina St. Elmo, opened at 3812 St. Elmo Ave. on Monday. A.J. Antuna,  who owns this business, is a family member of the owner of other Amigos restaurants in the Chattanooga area. This restaurant will be operated independently from the others, however, but will have the same menu. It is considered to …