Staying clear of controversial calls for a cease-fire, the Mountain View City Council last week issued a statement on the Gaza-Israel conflict, declaring support for impacted residents and calling for
City Council passed a bill that declared Pittsburgh a sanctuary city for gender-affirming care on September 12. The bill, which received a 8-0 vote, amended a 2011 ordinance that designated Pittsburgh as a “Human Rights City.” The bill will protect healthcare providers, as well as recipients of care and their legal guardians, from out-of-state investigation.