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Grants help Arts District businesses boost security after break-ins
After a series of break-ins targeting small businesses across the Arts District, some owners are turning to city-funded grants to help improve security and prot
Mills halts kennel ordinance at second reading amid showing for business owner
MILLS, Wyo. — Mills City Council has shelved a proposed ordinance affecting kennels and catteries on second reading. Mills City Attorney Pat Holscher told
Volunteers honor local sports leader Jim Morris during March Madness preparations
Hundreds of volunteers spread out across Indianapolis Tuesday to help prepare the city for next week's NCAA Men's Final Four basketball games.
Belton approves development plan for Uptown Entertainment District, completion expected in 2032
The city of Belton approved a rezoning application and preliminary development plan for the Uptown Entertainment District, expected to bring 600 new homes and residents.
Mamdani uses fast food feast to bring attention to worker rights
“City Hall’s first-ever mukbang. Here we are," he said.
Victor Wembanyama, surging Spurs face depleted Grizzlies
The San Antonio Spurs are building momentum as the season winds down, a push that is putting pressure on Western Conference leader Oklahoma City.
Entertainment domination: 50 Cent conquers Planet Hollywood
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…
Austin establishes microloan hub for small businesses
The city of Austin announced on Tuesday it’s teaming up with global nonprofit Kiva to launch the second Kiva hub in Texas, allowing small business owners to apply for microloans and coaching.
50 Cent backed Planet Hollywood Live expected to expand to Shreveport, says PR firm
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…
Residents, business owners express mixed reaction about roadway project underway in Trussville
A major roadway project along Highway 11 is entering its final phase in Trussville, with city leaders acknowledging temporary inconveniences while emphasizing long-term traffic relief in one of the area’s fastest-growing corridors.
City says closing nuisance businesses cuts crime. Some residents question the approach
Some city leaders say shutting down nuisance businesses reduces crime, but some residents argue the closures just shift problems elsewhere.
Napa Valley College explores soccer stadium development
Napa Valley College has entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with local sports groups Napa United and Napa Valley 1839 FC to explore the development of an 1,800-capacity soccer stadium and two additional fields on campus.
Court ruling reverses denial of Sunland Park entertainment venue
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A recent court ruling is reversing the City of Sunland Park’s denial of a project that would create an entertainment venue and hospitality project, the developer…
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Crowds fill 14th Annual St. Joseph’s Day Festival
The 14th Annual St. Joseph’s Day Festival hosted by the Ocean City (Md.) Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge is in the books with another success, as demonstrated by the
Stevens Point to host open house about Business 51 reconstruction project
The city of Stevens Point will present the final design for the upcoming Business 51 reconstruction project at an open house next week.
Palantir Will No Longer Profit Off of New Yorkers’ Health Data
After The Intercept exposed Palantir’s deal with New York City Health + Hospitals, the public health care system didn’t renew the contract.
City of San Antonio asks for feedback on renaming César E. Chávez Boulevard
You can take the survey on the city’s website.
Antoine Griezmann to join Orlando City in MLS when Atletico Madrid season ends: Why 35-year-old is still great
Griezmann, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, joins an influx of star players like Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min in MLS
Long lines at Texas airports continue as ICE agents assist strained TSA
Houston remains the only Texas city where ICE agents are currently assisting at airports, with personnel spotted at both William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Lee’s Summit weighs permit for seasonal inflatable sports dome
Lee's Summit City Council discusses inflatable high school sports complex with full-size pitch.
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to “DOGE” the state’s next two-year budget by
TODAY | City of Tampa hosts Bridges To Business Event
City of Tampa Hosts Networking, Information Event For Local BusinessesThe City of Tampa is hosting a Job Order Contracting Information Session & Networking event today at City Center at Hanna Avenue.
San Antonio 2026 Teen Mental Health Survey now open
Teenagers can share their experience with mental health in an ongoing survey meant to inform city policy.
Las Vegas talent agency grows as city’s entertainment market expands
As the city continues to grow, more opportunities are coming up for local models and actors.
Las Vegas talent agency grows as city’s entertainment market expands
As the city continues to grow, more opportunities are coming up for local models and actors.
Las Vegas talent agency grows as city’s entertainment market expands
As the city continues to grow, more opportunities are coming up for local models and actors.
Las Vegas talent agency grows as city’s entertainment market expands
As the city continues to grow, more opportunities are coming up for local models and actors.
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
City hosts workshop on business license renewals
The City of Paducah’s Finance Department hosted an informational workshop on business license renewals on Monday to help local businesses understand the process before the April 15 deadline.
Is the Center Still Alive in Big-City Politics?
Left-leaning mayoral winners are getting a lot of attention, but in a few cities business-friendly moderates are showing strength.
Entertainment district ordinance repeal not on city council agenda
Entertainment district ordinance repeal not on city council agenda
Entertainment district ordinance repeal not on council agendas despite Ward 7 councilmember claims
Norman City Council will not see an ordinance repeal related to the Rock Creek Entertainment District during Tuesday’s city council meeting, despite a statement from a council member that it
Charlotte native and rapper DaBaby announces music festival coming to Concord this summer
CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte native and rapper DaBaby is bringing a major hip-hop festival to the area this summer. The Grammy-nominated rapper, who will be kicking off a nationwide tou...
Trump Claims Victory on Memphis Crime as His Crackdown Draws Protests
Residents and state officials are divided over whether a crime task force is a welcome fix or an unwanted imposition in a city where crime was already falling.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo Extra Service
To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) taking place March 27-29, 2026, at McCormick Place, the South Shore Line will be offering extra train service on Saturday, March 28. As McCormick Place is not a scheduled stop, passengers traveling to C2E2 should purchase tickets for Museum Campus. MCCORMICK PLACE SERVICE: Please click here for special […]
Fall River's Day of Portugal announces dates, entertainment lineup for 2026
A festival that brings food, faith, and entertainment to the city will be returning once again. Day of Portugal Fall River, which takes place every year at the Gates of the City down near the waterfront on Ponta Delgada Blvd., is back in 2026. One of the more popular events in Fall River which
Top business leader demands end to stalemate over City Council's pick for zoning chair
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lavin said more than 40 development projects have been stalled by City Council's failure to agree on new permanent chair for the powerful Zoning Committee. He wants Mayor Brandon Johnson to forge a compromise to break the stalemate.
I go to Florida often; favorite destination is quiet, lesser-known
I grew up visiting family in Fort Pierce, Florida, and I think of this beach city as a hidden gem. The beaches are relatively uncrowded and beautiful.
Sewing And Munro Continue Dominance In New Global Sports Alliance International Pickleball Tour With Two Golds In Vietnam
The third event of the new Global Sports Pickleball Alliance saw the tour head to Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend, where Jack Munro and Sofia Sewing both won two golds.
Small Business Promotion Week: Hey Honey Marketplace
Jennifer Reeves, nurse turned boutique owner, came up with the idea for Hey Honey Marketplace, a boutique on Abram Street that aims to not just be a store but a community gathering place for women.
Browns coach Todd Monken’s strong suit is blunt honesty without the politics
Monken's authenticity and commitment are strengths, said the Southern Miss AD who hired him for his only other head-coaching job in 2013.
Venezuelans in New York City remain hopeful, weeks after Maduro’s capture
Maduro remains in U.S. custody facing federal charges.
As mayoral election looms, D.C.’s business class worries about what’s next
A potential leftward shift in the wake of the pandemic and the Trump administration’s cutting of thousands of federal jobs has sparked unease in the city’s business community.
Experience shone through for Manchester City at Wembley against Arsenal
Manchester City claimed the first piece of silverware for the 2025/26 season with their 2-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley in yesterday’s Carabao Cup final. A second half brace from Nico O’Reilly was...
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor in runoff vote
Emmanuel Grégoire has won the Paris mayoral race and takes over from fellow Socialist Anne Hidalgo. On Sunday, he sealed the moment by riding a city bike to City Hall.
Power Play Primed – Hurricanes 5, Penguins 1
The Carolina Hurricanes scored three power play goals and dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in the Steel City. The Canes controlled the puck most of the game and were holding the Pens to a paltry 12 shots on goal until the Pens finally found some offense with five minutes and change to […]
Norman City Council to consider ordinance repeal related to Rock Creek Entertainment District
Norman City Council will consider repealing an ordinance related to the Rock Creek Entertainment District during its Tuesday meeting, according to a council member’s social media post.
Lessons from Binghamton led alumni award winner to public health
Clare Biging ’16 is an epidemiologist and public health advocate at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
City of Paducah Finance Department to host informational workshop on Business License Renewals
In case you missed it, the City of Paducah Finance Department will host an informational workshop on Business License Renewals for local business owners at the McCracken County Library tomorrow,
Kathryn Wylde on the business climate in New York City and raising taxes
Messi expected to play, NYCFC vs. Inter Miami live updates
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami shift their focus to MLS play with a matchup against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 22.
3 restaurants open in Pittsburgh’s East Carson business district
Pittsburgh city leaders celebrated the opening of three new restaurants in the city’s East Carson business district on Friday.
Arsenal vs. Manchester City live stream: How to watch EFL Cup final, odds, start time
This is Pep Guardiola's best chance at a trophy this season, and perhaps shift the momentum in the Premier League
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/13/26–3/19/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Scientists twisted a mysterious superconductor and got a shocking result
A decades-old superconducting mystery just took a surprising turn. Strontium ruthenate, a material that conducts electricity with zero resistance at low temperatures, has long puzzled scientists with hints of an exotic, complex superconducting state. But by carefully twisting and distorting ultra-thin crystals, researchers found something unexpected: the material barely reacted at all. This challenges years of assumptions and suggests its behavior may be far simpler—or far stranger—than previously thought.
Neighbors say Indian Springs revival could do KCK ‘more good than that stadium’
Area businesses said they want to see the project revitalize the State Avenue business corridor near I-635.
Can Manchester City's Guehi play in EFL Cup final?
Manchester City will be without a key defender for Sunday's final at Wembley against Arsenal.
Paxton Aaronson scores twice to propel Rapids to 4-1 victory over Sporting KC
Paxton Aaronson scored a goal in each half, Wayne Frederick's first career goal was the go-ahead score and the Colorado Rapids rolled to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. Aaronson gave Colorado (3-2-0) the lead in the 12th minute, but Shapi Suleymanov scored for the first time this season — in the 44th — to pull Sporting KC (1-3-1) even. The tie lasted until the second minute of stoppage time when Frederick scored unassisted for a 2-1 lead at halftime.
Recap: Sporting KC suffers 4-1 loss to Colorado
Sporting Kansas City suffered a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Sporting Park. Shapi Suleymanov scored the lone goal for SKC in the defeat as the visitors prevailed behind a brace from Paxten Aaronson to go along with a goal from fellow Designated Player Rafael Navarro and
Edgecombe's double-double helps 76ers down Jazz 126-116
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Quentin Grimes scored 26 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.
Four takeaways from Nebraska men’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament win over Vanderbilt
OKLAHOMA CITY – Braden Frager. Learn the name.
City of Santa Barbara Seeks Nominations for 2026 Business in Art Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, for local businesses that support artists
Queens small businesses push for stronger safety measures after attempted robberies
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Business owners in Queens are calling for stronger public safety measures after an attempted break-in at one of Woodhaven’s most well-known landmarks. The incident happened earl...
Farmers and rural community members can access free mental health resources
KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, North Liberty, Coralville, Marion, Morengo, Williamsburg, Washington, Tiffin, Tipton, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Urbana, Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Guttenberg, West Union, New Hampton, Decorah, Waukon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, Fairfield, Grundy Center, La Porte City, Dysart, Fayette, Elkader, Strawberry Point and Belle Plaine.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC at Nashville SC
Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Saturday's away match at Nashville SC
Community's Choice Awards spotlight: Cool R Us
Momentum is building for the Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards. Nominate before you forget.
Long-vacant city-owned lot on edge of French Quarter to become mixed-income apartment building
The design calls for three buildings with 50 apartments between Esplanade Avenue and Kerlerec Street.
With casino empire gone, Trump family bets on prediction markets
With his Atlantic City casinos in duress in the 1990s, Donald Trump saw a potential lifeline in sports betting and aggressively campaigned to legalize it in New Jersey. But when state powerbrokers shut him down, Trump vowed that he’d eventually find a way to win.
Downtown Chico business owner voices concerns over street closures for events
A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Downtown Road Closure Dilemma", "description": "A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO", "thumbnailUrl": "https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/actionnewsnow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/47/c47e26d6-03c3-5f35-bf49-37925ab603d7/69bdedc4eb57d.image.jpg", "uploadDate": "2026-03-20T17:45:00-07:00", "contentUrl": "https://cdn.field59.com/KHSL/1774053903-6e1ef36dd09fbebf020833aee86b60da3b3cca3f_fl9-720p.mp4" } CHICO, Calif. - A downtown Chico business owner is voicing concerns about the impact of street closures for events on local shops. Leann Powell, owner of The Peddler’s Closet, expressed concern about events closing down streets downtown and bringing in food trucks and other shops’ products that directly compete with the brick-and-mortar stores in downtown Chico.Powell said an upcoming event held on a Saturday has brought up concerns for her and other business owners downtown, due to it being a busy day for businesses. "We're already struggling, and then to bring in more businesses on top of our businesses and shut our streets down is absolutely devastating," said Powell.Powell noted a decline in business during events like the Thursday Night Market, where street closures allow outside vendors to set up shop. She shared that while organizers for these types of events often offer booths to local businesses, it does not alleviate the burden."I don't really feel like that's a solution because you're bringing in other businesses, you're shutting the streets down. Yes, we can go down and set up a space, but then you've gotta pay somebody to run that space, plus run your own business for the day, and it's really not, it's really not helpful for us," said Powell.Applying for a street closure permit in Chico involves approval from the Public Works Department, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief. Permits can be denied only under a handful of circumstances, such as interference with first responders, previously scheduled construction, or existing permits for the same space.Mayor Kasey Reynolds addressed the issue, saying the city council has tasked staff with reviewing the municipal code for street closure permits with the goal of finding ways to minimize negative impacts on local businesses during events.Reynolds mentioned that any recommended changes might require further direction from the city council, depending on the extent of any changes recommended. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1514992'); });
Seattle business out $10K after burglary, owner blames SPD alarm policy
A Ballard business owner is out thousands of dollars after someone forced their way inside, and she says she feels little support from the city or police.
Arsenal and Manchester City lineups: James Trafford to start, Mikel Arteta dodges Kepa, David Raya question
Pep Guardiola will continue to rely on his backup keeper in the cup competition while Arteta played coy
Far-left surge in Airbus’ hometown scares big business
Employers brace for France Unbowed’s possible takeover of city hall in Toulouse.
Building scientists in Charlottesville: Inside the UVA Innovation Hub
The award-winning partnership between the city schools and UVA’s School of Education expands learning into the community.
Reparations Committee opens up applications for Black Business grant program
The city’s Reparation Committee, in collaboration with Oakton College, is launching a grant and training program to support Black entrepreneurs at
Scientists Make a Major Breakthrough in Solving a Hair-Raising Mystery About Static Electricity
The findings can help explain the physics behind phenomena like volcanic lightning
Shop Women-Owned Businesses: Atiques, Busayo Apparel, More
In celebration of Women’s History Month, TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones and guest co-host Justin Sylvester check out four women-owned businesses in New York City including Djablo Filipino hot sauce, KIKICHIC jewelry and more.
Missouri sports betting is now live: See the best sports betting apps to claim over $5,000 in launch promos
Missouri sports betting is now live, and the top Missouri sportsbooks are offering Missouri sports betting promos
Jefferson Health hit with $108 million verdict in Einstein birth injury case
The verdict is the biggest medical malpractice verdict in the city since a record-setting $183 million award against Penn Medicine three yeas ago in another birth-injury case.
Welcome 2 New Restaurants to East Carson Street Business District
Mayor O'Connor and South Side Chamber of Commerce Welcome 2 New Restaurants to East Carson Street Business District
Influencers are pushing out media for aspiring Democratic politicians
Voters used to say they wanted a president they could have a beer with. Now, would-be presidential candidates are chasing that authenticity in a different way: appearing on podcasts, spo…
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday's games.
March Madness leads to big business for Philadelphia hotels
This is the 29th time the city has hosted the NCAA tournament, and it's the first time March Madness games have been played here since 2022.
The Big Dance brings action to Downtown St. Louis, as city leaders move to finalize sports and entertainment district
St. Louis is feeling March Madness. It’s not just the games taking place on the court in the Gateway City; the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team drew many eyes Thursday night as the Billikens faced Georgia in the NCAA tournament.
The Big Dance brings action to Downtown St. Louis, as city leaders move to finalize sports and entertainment district
St. Louis is feeling March Madness. It’s not just the games taking place on the court in the Gateway City; the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team drew many eyes Thursday night as the Billikens faced Georgia in the NCAA tournament.
Columbia residents give feedback at Business Loop 70 open house
The city of Columbia held a open house on prospective improvements for Business Loop 70 on Thursday.
City of Santa Barbara Seeks Nominations for 2026 Business in Art Award
Credit: CourtesyCredit: Courtesy (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which
Recreation, entertainment top Foy Ranch wish list
By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Outdoor recreation and entertainment were the top two results from a recent survey seeking input on what the city of Bayard could do with the 675 acres of the Foy Ranch it purchased last year — but finding out exactly what that means to people was the object of a public visioning workshop held Tuesday. “Outdoor recreation is kind of a catch-all, and we’d...
The Father of American Scarcity Politics
Paul Ehrlich’s population pessimism should not outlive him.
Matthew Berry’s Love/Hate from 2026 NFL free agency
Matthew Berry breaks down his Love/Hate players after a bevy of moves in free agency, headlined by new-look offenses in Minnesota, Miami, and Kansas City.
Group sues over buffer zone law for Detroit health care facilities
Abortion opponents claim city's 2024 law violates their right to free speech.
Ballot measure to curtail dark money in San Diego politics gets initial vote
His District 9 office will now work with the city attorney's office to draft language for the ballot proposal, which must then be approved again by the Rules Committee and then the full City Council before being placed on the November 2026 ballot.
Sam Wilson to officially kick off Clearwater City Council campaign
The host committee includes a slate of local GOP leaders, from City Council members and County Commissioners to members of the Legislature.
Art in Public Places
Art in Public Places (AIPP) is the City of Austin’s public art program. Administered through Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, AIPP commissions visual artists to create site-specific artworks that reflect Austin's communities.
Sangamon County voters approve new tax increase for mental health board
Murphy explained that the mental health board would act as a centralized organization that helps coordinate groups and providers in the Sangamon County area.
NFL Writer suggests potential Travis Kelce successor for the Chiefs
NFL Writer suggests potential Travis Kelce successor for the Kansas City Chiefs | @EdEastonJr
Pittsburgh premiere of 'Eureka Day' stage comedy tackles vaccine politics
Jonathan Spector’s play “Eureka Day,” making its Pittsburgh premiere at City Theatre, depicts what happens to even a group of people who might seem highly compatible when a single hot issue scorches the earth between them.
Home Health Care Aides Say It’s Time to End ‘Inhumane’ 24-Hour Shifts
The aides want the New York City Council to to pass a law that would limit their shifts to 12 hours, except in the case of emergencies.