Chris Young talks about his position as Deputy County Manager of Santa Cruz County.
This article summarizes key points from a meeting, highlighting discussions with Deputy County Manager Chris Young. For full context, please refer to the complete meeting video. The Santa Cruz County Government meeting on August 1, 2025, featured a compelling dialogue led by Deputy County Manager Chris Young. He was greeted warmly at the beginning and […]
Judge determines there is sufficient evidence that Como en Casa manager hired and sheltered undocumented immigrants
Case Against Restaurant Manager Progresses A federal judge ruled on Monday that Luis Miguel Campos Reyes, who manages Como Encasa and Opelika’s El Patron Restaurant, likely hired an undocumented worker. The charges against Campos Reyes mirrored those against Isaac Fernandez Lopez, who also manages El Patron. However, the same judge had previously found no grounds […]
Deputy County Manager Talks About Plans for Workforce Development and Community Expansion
Santa Cruz County Deputy Manager Discusses Workforce Development In a recent meeting, Chris Young, the Deputy County Manager of Santa Cruz County, highlighted the critical importance of workforce development, especially with new industrial opportunities on the horizon due to incoming mining companies. He noted that although the area has strong K-12 schools with impressive graduation […]
Judge determines no evidence that El Patron manager hired or sheltered undocumented individuals.
Federal Judge Rules Insufficient Evidence in Immigration Case A federal judge has decided that the U.S. government did not present enough evidence to support the claim that the kitchen manager at Operal El Patron hired undocumented immigrants. This ruling follows the arrest of Isaac Fernandez-Lopez and two others during a raid at a Mexican restaurant […]
Nogales city manager outlines upgrades to infrastructure and successes in grant funding
This article is based on video recordings of meetings. Key points are summarized, but for more details, please refer to the complete meeting video. Concerns regarding the Library Board’s appointments led to a lively discussion during a meeting in Nogales on July 2, 2025. Council members raised issues about the effects of political alliances on […]
Defense challenges accusations of sheltering undocumented immigrants against El Patron manager
The US government aimed to establish probable cause in federal court on Monday regarding Isaac Fernandez Lopez, the manager of El Patron in Opelika, claiming he illegally employed and hugged undocumented individuals. Nonetheless, there was no direct evidence presented that proved Fernandez Lopez was responsible for hiring or firing workers. US Magistrate Judge Chad W. […]
Did the City of Clay quietly appoint a ‘city manager’ without a public vote?
Concerns Over Clay, Alabama’s City Governance Model For over ten years, Clay, Alabama, has been using a governance system referred to by local officials as the “mayor and mayor” model. However, recent legal issues raise questions about whether this approach complies with state law, particularly regarding the establishment of a powerful city manager position without […]
Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff Begins Exciting New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager, Leading a Retro-Futuristic Vision for Arizona’s Hospitality Industry
Flagstaff’s Americana Motor Hotel Embraces a New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager A significant change is occurring in the hospitality landscape of northern Arizona. The Americana Motor Hotel, a well-known retro-futuristic roadside destination in Flagstaff, has announced the appointment of Dominic Nez as its new general manager. This announcement comes at a pivotal […]
Eric Peterson Appointed Coconino County Deputy Manager – KAFF News – Flagstaff
Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen has appointed Eric Peterson as assistant county manager following Kim Musselman’s announcement of retirement. Peterson will begin his duties on July 1st. Peterson recently served as assistant city manager/administrator for finance and management for the city of Webster Groves, Missouri. He has been in that role since May 2021 and […]
‘F*ck Around And Find Out’: Trump 2024 Co-Campaign Manager Slaps Daily Beast With Defamation Suit
Chris Lacivita, senior political adviser to President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, filed a lawsuit against the Daily Beast on Sunday, who allegedly published a “malicious” report about him “recklessly ignoring the truth.” Lacivita’s lawsuit unfolds in October 2024 article Axios, a senior advisor claimed to have won $22 million from the Trump campaign by investigative […]