South Fulton Drivers See Gas Ease as Diesel Climbs Above $5.30
Atlanta metro regular gas fell to $3.8916 while diesel rose to $5.3696 on August 5, giving South Fulton drivers a split fuel-price update.
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Roseville council compensation measure would raise monthly pay to $2,550
Roseville voters will decide Measure A on November 3, 2026, on whether to amend the city charter and allow councilmember compensation of up to $2,550 per month, with a 5% annual CPI cap and no city-paid health benefits.
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Stockton residents have until 4 p.m. Thursday to comment on regional transportation plan
Stockton residents and other San Joaquin County residents have until 4 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, to comment on a draft transportation and land-use plan that looks ahead through 2049.
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WKU students can apply for second Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy
WKU sophomores, juniors and seniors can apply through Sept. 7 for a free Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy cohort meeting monthly and completing a community capstone.
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Burgess Road bridge reopened in Denham Springs after contractor dispute
The West Colyell Creek Bridge on Burgess Road reopened around 10 a.m. July 3 after Livingston Parish crews installed temporary striping and officials addressed contractor equipment during a dispute over liquidated damages.
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Worcester Closes Indian Lake After Cyanobacteria Exceed Recreation Threshold
Worcester closed Indian Lake on Aug. 4 after testing exceeded the recreational public-health threshold. Swimming, boating, fishing and water exposure for pets are prohibited until further notice.
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City Utilities receives $3 million grant to strengthen Springfield electric grid
City Utilities will use a $3 million Missouri grant and local matching funds to replace aging poles and transformers across Springfield starting in 2027.
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Youngstown Crandall Park water project moves toward planned construction
Youngstown’s Crandall Park water project is moving toward its planned construction period, with about 4,700 feet of water main and roughly 470 lead service lines targeted near Gypsy Lane.
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Lexington council’s South Broadway zoning case advances toward Aug. 26 hearing
Lexington approved a South Broadway-area zone change July 2 for a proposed high-density, student-oriented housing project, but final development approval remains ahead and planners still want answers on transit, sidewalks, design and parking.
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Bloomington Planning Commission sets Aug. 26 data-center forum
Bloomington will hold a 5 p.m. Aug. 26 public forum at the BCPA as officials develop rules for qualifying large data centers during a six-month moratorium.
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Moreno Valley’s Bay & Day Commerce Center reaches final environmental-review stage
Moreno Valley lists a July 2026 Final EIR for a proposed industrial building at Day Street and Bay Avenue, but zoning, parcel-consolidation and plot-plan approvals remain pending.
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Colfax County to Hear Proposal for Commercial Composting Facility Near Schuyler
Colfax County commissioners will hear public testimony August 11 on Midwest Soilogix LLC applications for a proposed commercial composting facility on Road 7 north of Road F.
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Billerica Wastewater Plant Roof Replacement Bids Due Aug. 5
Billerica solicited bids to replace the administration- and sludge-building roofs at its wastewater treatment plant at 70 Letchworth Avenue. The town authorized $690,000 from wastewater retained earnings in 2025, but the reviewed records do not confirm a contractor, final price or construction schedule.
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Anaheim’s November 3 election reaches its final candidate-filing days
Anaheim’s November 3 municipal election reaches its main filing deadline at 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, while the current candidate list remains unofficial and subject to review.
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Tampa Water Customers Remain Under Once-a-Week Irrigation Rules
Tampa properties remain under once-a-week watering rules through October 1, 2026, while regional water supplies remain strained by drought.
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Temecula Gas Check: Costco Listings Diverge on Regular and Diesel
Temecula’s Costco lists regular at $5.29 and diesel at $6.69, while an independent listing shows $5.40 and $6.50, underscoring pump-price uncertainty.
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Murfreesboro Planning Commission to Consider Outdoor Paddle-Sport Zoning Rules
Murfreesboro’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hear proposed zoning changes for outdoor paddle-sport facilities at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at City Hall.
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East Providence Completes $476,746 Renovation of Municipal Animal Shelter
East Providence has completed a $476,746 renovation of its municipal animal shelter at 62 Commercial Way, adding HVAC, drainage, kennel, sanitation, storage and outdoor play improvements.
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Honolulu Planning Commission to hear Central YMCA zone-change request
The Honolulu Planning Commission will hear a request to rezone the Central YMCA site at 401 Atkinson Drive, reducing its height limit from 350 feet to 150 feet.
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Deadline arrives for arguments on Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan ballot measure
Arguments for or against Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, for the November 3 voter-ratification election.
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Jefferson County’s $9.7 Million Wildfire Grant Puts Conifer Evacuation Routes and Home Hardening in Focus
A five-year, $9,668,390 federal grant will expand Jefferson County wildfire-mitigation work, including evacuation-corridor vegetation treatment, homeowner incentives and SLASH support. Conifer could benefit, but no local allocation has been published, and a proposed Settlers Drive debris yard still requires approval.
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Bethlehem considers new zoning rules for data centers
Bethlehem is considering rules that would require case-by-case review, extensive infrastructure and environmental studies, and wide setbacks for proposed data centers.