residents

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“This is a moment where the city residents and nation were asking us to act swiftly and boldly against the federal government, and we haven’t done it,” said Soto-Martínez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite the backlash from residents, some Hood County commissioners are increasingly convinced there’s little they can do to stop data centers as more proposals roll in.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The state’s high cost of living and regulatory environment are often cited as reasons for residents opting to move.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The day of the vote, it was standing room only — residents lined the walls and some who couldn’t fit were listening from outside the doors.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“It makes you wonder how many residents have stories to tell.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman