One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
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Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Memphis courts remain closed at 201 Poplar as repairs continue
Memphis Municipal and Shelby County General Sessions courts remained closed for a fifth day July 16 as crews repaired flooding damage at 201 Poplar.
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Louisville weighs temporary pause on new data-center approvals
Louisville officials are considering a temporary pause on some new data-center approvals while the city reviews land-use rules, safeguards and neighborhood impacts.
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New Orleans launches multi-phase Canal Street revitalization plan
Mayor Helena Moreno’s new Canal Street strategy combines safety, repairs, business recruitment, vacant-space reuse and beautification in phases.
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Fort Worth Works to Close Projected $49.3 Million Budget Gap
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.
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Columbus Breaks Ground on Hilltop Police Substation
Construction has begun on a two-story, 13,500-square-foot Columbus police substation at 1860 Sullivant Ave., with an opening planned for November 2026.
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CPS Back-to-School Fest Set for Aug. 8 at Washington Park
Cincinnati Public Schools will host its annual Back-to-School Fest Aug. 8 at Washington Park, giving CPS families a central kickoff for the 2026-27 school year.
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Sacramento Advances Proposed Cannabis Zoning Changes
Sacramento officials advanced proposed cannabis zoning amendments that could change dispensary review, sensitive-use rules and a 1,000-foot school buffer.
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Pittsburgh Receives $2.3 Million for Infrastructure Projects
Pittsburgh received a $2.3 million infrastructure award as its 2026 capital budget directs nearly half of spending to engineering and construction.
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St. Louis launches tracker for Rams settlement spending
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
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Baltimore Launches Second Community Action Lab in Southeast
Baltimore has launched a second Community Action Lab, giving Southeastern District residents a paid 12-week role in safety and neighborhood improvement work.
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Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw Retires After 30 Years
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retired Aug. 6 after more than 30 years with the city and department, leaving a leadership transition.
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Charlotte transit authority sets first August business meeting
Charlotte’s new transit authority is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 as the city continues transferring CATS employees and assets under the PAVE Act.
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CPS Energy’s San Antonio battery-storage proposal deadline is Aug. 7
CPS Energy’s San Antonio battery-storage and microgrid proposal portal closes Aug. 7, starting an evaluation process focused on grid resilience.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Miami Advances $450 Million Public-Safety Bond to Voters
The Miami City Commission approved putting a proposed $450 million bond for police and fire-rescue facilities on the Aug. 18 ballot.
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Washington Crime-Data System Faces Reported Control Breakdown
WTOP reported a systemic breakdown of internal controls in Washington’s crime-statistics system, leaving the scope and effect on published figures unresolved.
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Los Angeles advances 2026–27 budget with focus on recovery and services
Mayor Karen Bass has proposed Los Angeles’ 2026–27 budget, including funds for homelessness, police hiring, inspections and Palisades recovery.
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Gallatin Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Zoning Ordinance and Map
Gallatin will hold an Aug. 18 public hearing on a zoning ordinance and map matter as officials weigh broader land-use changes amid a data-center debate.
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Kentwood schools begin work on $125.33 million bond plan
Kentwood Public Schools is beginning implementation of a voter-approved $125.33 million bond supporting a new middle school and other upgrades.
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Placentia Updates Development Fees Ahead of Planned August Project Start
Placentia adopted updated development-impact fees in May as the city prepares for a CDBG-funded senior and community center project this summer.