Pasadena police force surpasses 300 officers
Pasadena’s police department has exceeded 300 officers for the first time, while municipal court adds recurring evening and weekend hours.
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Joliet begins Southeast water-main replacement project
Construction began in July after Joliet took over the former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water system in February.
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Bellevue traffic restrictions include Bellevue Way, Lake Hills closure
Sewer-tie-in work will bring lane closures to southbound Bellevue Way on Aug. 8, while Lake Hills Boulevard remains closed through mid-August for culvert replacement.
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Macon reveals designs for planned $350 million arena
Macon-Bibb County unveiled designs for a new arena on June 24 and selected Barton Malow+Sheridan Construction to lead the project.
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Killeen begins new City Council meeting and comment rules
Killeen City Council’s revised procedures took effect after a 6-0 vote, changing meeting times, speaking limits and public comment.
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Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
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Oceanside adopts updated General Plan after council vote
The Oceanside City Council adopted an updated General Plan on June 26, creating a revised citywide framework for future land use and development decisions.
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Elk Grove Unified adopts $1.16 billion 2026-27 budget
The Elk Grove Unified board unanimously approved a budget that targets a more than 90% reduction in the district’s operating deficit.
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Clarksville Finalizes $178.7 Million FY2026-27 Budget
Clarksville’s finalized FY2026-27 budget sets $178.7 million in General Fund spending, a $1.01 tax rate and a Rossview Road widening priority.
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Huntington Beach Sports Complex Proposal Moves to Finance Review
Huntington Beach City Council sent a sports-complex upgrade proposal to the Finance Commission, with a recommendation due Aug. 18, 2026.
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Brownsville City Hall modernization set to begin in December
Brownsville City Hall modernization work is scheduled to start in December 2026, with phased renovations and temporary department moves to Cummings Middle School.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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Fontana commission to review proposed commercial center on Aug. 18
Fontana’s Planning Commission will review a proposed 69,617-square-foot commercial center at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive on Aug. 18.
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ARISE Juvenile Court Calendar Moving to Victorville Aug. 12
San Bernardino County Superior Court will move the ARISE juvenile court calendar to Victorville on Aug. 12, 2026, while keeping its regular schedule.
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Santa Clarita Opposes Proposed Courthouse Site Near McBean Parkway
Santa Clarita officials oppose a proposed courthouse site near McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard and say they are pursuing alternative locations.
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McKinney council approves Islamic association campus expansion
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Islamic association’s proposed Virginia Parkway campus expansion after a contentious public meeting.
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Bentonville adopts new Community Code for development rules
The Bentonville City Council adopted a code combining zoning and land-development regulations as the city continues planning for growth.
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Herriman docket advances five commercial and housing proposals
Herriman’s July development tracker lists five active or pending projects, including a Life Time sign, an event center, townhomes and a boulevard rezoning request.
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Chapel Hill Releases Draft Land-Use Rules, Sets Public Meetings
Chapel Hill has released a draft update to its Land Use Management Ordinance and scheduled public open houses for Aug. 17 and Sept. 10.
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Marietta Council Sets August Vote on Powers Ferry Data Center Rezoning
Marietta City Council is set to consider a rezoning for a proposed data center at 1155 Powers Ferry Place after an Aug. 10 work session.
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Moore to Close Southwest Fourth Street for Two-Week Repair
Southwest Fourth Street in Moore will close Aug. 10 for drainage and concrete repairs, with drivers directed to routes near Telephone Road and Max Morgan Boulevard.
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Coon Rapids approves Cardinal Crest plat and water plant work
The Coon Rapids City Council approved the Cardinal Crest housing plat, parks plan, property agreement changes and water-treatment improvements.