Coit Tower attacks a catalyst for park crackdown

Coit Tower is the perfect place to see amazing cityscapes, check out depression-era murals, and get mugged. The latter is not as popular with tourists and neighbors. "My friends are afraid to come to my house," said Erik Breisacher, who has lived on the... Coit Tower - San Francisco - Erik Breisacher - Art - Recreation

Belle Manor's new manager gets tough

ALTON - The new manager of the long-troubled Belle Manor Apartments is starting off on three fronts - renovations to meet city code, strongly enforcing tenant rules, and closely cooperating with police and city officials.

Crackdown on quad bikes in Nelson

A CRACKDOWN on quad bikes along one of Nelson’s main roads has been ordered after face-to-face talks between police and roads bosses.

Police action over Nelson quad bike menace

A CRACKDOWN on quad bikes along one of Nelson’s main roads has been ordered after talks between police and roads bosses.

Ask Us: How can federal money be spent to finance a Cracker Barrel

If you are talking about noisy mufflers, a state law says that "every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke, and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, bypass, a muffler without baffles or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway."