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Non-profit leaders speak out against Trump administration cuts to congressionally funded grant programs
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office’s 4/8/40 schedule pays deputies for working four 10-hour shifts, while they can use 2 hours per shift to work out, go to counseling or do other activities
The affected 365+ grants include those intended to provide programs for gun crime prevention, anti-human trafficking and juvenile justice initiatives

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Columbia’s frontline workers will get a $2,500 stipend, and all city workers who get the vaccine will receive a $500 bonus if they are vaccinated by Nov. 1
“This appointment of an unqualified person will have no credibility with the Command Staff or rank and file,” said NABLEO’s chairman
49 city employees who refused to respond are facing disciplinary action, including termination
A crime-fighting pilot program will give high-risk individuals $300 a month to stay out of trouble
Ken Mills is standing trial for misdemeanor dereliction of duty charges as well as felony tampering with records
Chief Medaria Arradondo this week let the public know how he feels about the proposal
Using funds allocated to Kern County from the American Rescue Plan Act, thousands of county workers now stand to receive $3,000 bonuses
A proposed policy would more clearly outline what equipment can be used and when
Officials are using American Rescue Plan funds to pay a $250 vaccination incentive for full-time EMS employees
It’s the second time in a month that the city has been sued over how it’s asking voters if they want to replace the police department