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Figment, a Disney character revived from the '80s, sparks another merchandise frenzy fueled by TikTok posts, committed fans and kind strangers.

Atlantic County briefs Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler administered the oath of office to 11 new hires on April 20. Scheffler stated that he did not hire last year as a result of COVID-19 that caused the day-to-day functions of the courthouses to scale back dramatically. “The need to bring on additional personnel at that time could not be justified,” said Scheffler. Now that the courts are opening back up, Scheffler felt it necessary to replenish the openings and get his organization...

Print An overhaul of California’s COVID-19 safety regulations announced Friday could allow Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain and other theme parks to reopen their outdoor rides and attractions as soon as April 1 if they’re in counties where coronavirus transmission is low enough. Another caveat: In most of the state, parks will have to keep attendance at 15% of capacity — a rate so low that industry experts say the parks would certainly not clear a profit. Still, the...

California theme parks wont profit at 15% capacity. Heres why theyll reopen anyway Hugo Martín © Provided by The LA Times California announced new rules Friday that will allow theme parks like Disneyland to reopen sooner. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) An overhaul of Californias COVID-19 safety regulations announced Friday could allow Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain and other theme parks to reopen their outdoor rides and attractions as soon as...

Outline plans for almost 500 new homes in Rock Hill, including on the site of the former Greyhound pub, have been approved at a pubic inquiry. Picture: Google Maps. A CONTROVERSIAL new housing estate of nearly 500 homes in Bromsgrove has been give the go ahead, despite hundreds of objections. But campaigners have vowed to fight on to try to amend the plan to demolish the old Greyhound pub and build 490 homes in the Rock Hill area of the town. The proposal was given outline approval by pla...

: : FILE PHOTO: Richmond Police face off with protesters back in June. The protests against racism and police brutality this summer amplified calls for a civilian review board for police misconduct. (Crixell Matthews/VPM) Richmond City Council’s Governmental Operations Committee approved a new slate of candidates to a task force working to establish a civilian review board for police misconduct. The Task Force for Establishing a Civilian Review Board will outline both how...