news feed; Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Thursday; June 9, 2011
Weather Sunny & Clear A putrid smell of piling curbside garbage and overflowing untended dumpsters is pervasive in some areas of the city. High of 22°C and a low of 12°C (72°F/54°F)
Current Moon Phase: First Quarter
Morning sirens will go off at 5:12 am, and evening sirens will go off at 9:11 pm.
Eviction Notices
The following list of characters will find a note slipped under their door giving a three days' notice of eviction. Today marks the end of your one month of free rent, giving you 3 days to leave the apartments.
Sub-Zero
Rioting at Funeral Causes Mass Chaos
At yesterday's funeral for former governor Redgrave, fighting broke out that then spilled out into the rest of the city. The first, fifth, and second sectors suffered mostly fights in the streets, for the most part they calmed by dark, but some still have continued into early today, despite best efforts, due to lack of manpower. The seventh sector's garbage and recycling dumps were also sites of large breakouts, though those were quickly brought under control. The fourth sector took most of the fire damage, but between the SPFD and volunteers they were able to get the blazes under control before mass damage occurred.
The Underground Mall was, and is, a safe haven for anyone still worried about tensions. Heavy security is currently in effect and many businesses in the mall are offering discounts to help counter the trouble for families seeking to escape the problems outside.
For the most part, the riots seemed to have been calmed, but there are still small outbreaks. People are encouraged to stay out of trouble and to not engage unless necessary.
Volunteer clean up efforts have begun and are being organized, those that are doing so are urged to inform the SPPD so that they can patrol in the area to hopefully stop attempts at interfering.
Chief Miller has not released a statement, though she was seen actively attempting to help crowd control around the SPPD Department headquarters and sorting criminals and troublemakers. The reporter also feels the need to point out that her office, her secretary, and the woman herself all pretty much told said reporter to shove it where the sun didn't shine if they kept interrupting things.
Other News
- Despite yesterday's rioting, an overnight vigil and memorial service to commemorate the casualties of last year's June 8th Earthquake is still green-lighted to be held tonight at Grant Stadium. Although rumors have spread that Police Chief Miller will force event cancellation out of safety concerns, others think the candlelit ceremony will strengthen a spirit of city unity as a reminder of the widespread altruism in the weeks following that disaster.
- While public schools have not been canceled today, many parents are keeping their children home until the violent tensions have fully subsided. Hillsdale and Hawthorne have increased campus security, declared University grounds alcohol-free until further notice, and will not allow anyone on campus without student ID or proof of affiliation.
- The city morgue reports few deaths, but hospitals report severe-to-minor injuries numbering in the hundreds. Property damages are still being tallied, and real estate and rioting accident-related insurance policy rates are expected to rise dramatically over the summer.
-Need a break? Stop by the Newcomer Bake Sale and Maid Cafe at the Newcomer Community Center All baked goods are on a buy-one-take-one sale today. Proceeds go towards funding the NPP's future projects and initiatives. Troublemakers and rioters will not be tolerated.
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Weather Sunny & Clear A putrid smell of piling curbside garbage and overflowing untended dumpsters is pervasive in some areas of the city. High of 22°C and a low of 12°C (72°F/54°F)
Current Moon Phase: First Quarter
Morning sirens will go off at 5:12 am, and evening sirens will go off at 9:11 pm.
Eviction Notices
The following list of characters will find a note slipped under their door giving a three days' notice of eviction. Today marks the end of your one month of free rent, giving you 3 days to leave the apartments.
Sub-Zero
Rioting at Funeral Causes Mass Chaos
At yesterday's funeral for former governor Redgrave, fighting broke out that then spilled out into the rest of the city. The first, fifth, and second sectors suffered mostly fights in the streets, for the most part they calmed by dark, but some still have continued into early today, despite best efforts, due to lack of manpower. The seventh sector's garbage and recycling dumps were also sites of large breakouts, though those were quickly brought under control. The fourth sector took most of the fire damage, but between the SPFD and volunteers they were able to get the blazes under control before mass damage occurred.
The Underground Mall was, and is, a safe haven for anyone still worried about tensions. Heavy security is currently in effect and many businesses in the mall are offering discounts to help counter the trouble for families seeking to escape the problems outside.
For the most part, the riots seemed to have been calmed, but there are still small outbreaks. People are encouraged to stay out of trouble and to not engage unless necessary.
Volunteer clean up efforts have begun and are being organized, those that are doing so are urged to inform the SPPD so that they can patrol in the area to hopefully stop attempts at interfering.
Chief Miller has not released a statement, though she was seen actively attempting to help crowd control around the SPPD Department headquarters and sorting criminals and troublemakers. The reporter also feels the need to point out that her office, her secretary, and the woman herself all pretty much told said reporter to shove it where the sun didn't shine if they kept interrupting things.
Other News
- Despite yesterday's rioting, an overnight vigil and memorial service to commemorate the casualties of last year's June 8th Earthquake is still green-lighted to be held tonight at Grant Stadium. Although rumors have spread that Police Chief Miller will force event cancellation out of safety concerns, others think the candlelit ceremony will strengthen a spirit of city unity as a reminder of the widespread altruism in the weeks following that disaster.
- While public schools have not been canceled today, many parents are keeping their children home until the violent tensions have fully subsided. Hillsdale and Hawthorne have increased campus security, declared University grounds alcohol-free until further notice, and will not allow anyone on campus without student ID or proof of affiliation.
- The city morgue reports few deaths, but hospitals report severe-to-minor injuries numbering in the hundreds. Property damages are still being tallied, and real estate and rioting accident-related insurance policy rates are expected to rise dramatically over the summer.
-Need a break? Stop by the Newcomer Bake Sale and Maid Cafe at the Newcomer Community Center All baked goods are on a buy-one-take-one sale today. Proceeds go towards funding the NPP's future projects and initiatives. Troublemakers and rioters will not be tolerated.
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