San Rafael’s new fiscal-year housing impact fee rates are now in effect
A Marin County fee schedule now applies to qualifying large homes, additions and rebuilds in San Rafael, with reductions possible for concurrent ADUs and related units.
Local Headlines
-
-
West Jordan fuel prices rise as metro gas hits $4.332, diesel $5.405
AAA’s Aug. 4 check puts the Salt Lake metro at $4.332 for regular gas and $5.405 for diesel, while a West Jordan station lists slightly lower prices.
-
Virginia Beach safety task force holds first round of listening sessions
Virginia Beach’s safety task force held three public listening sessions July 28-30 for civil-rights and faith groups, Oceanfront and business stakeholders, and the broader community.
-
Mount Holly landfill under investigation as state audit questions North Carolina’s old-dump oversight
The Gaston Co. Landfill in Mount Holly is listed in North Carolina’s pre-regulatory landfill program as under investigation, while a July 2026 audit found that 534 of 688 older landfill sites had never been investigated.
-
Honolulu Rail Clears Downtown Utility Relocation Hurdle
HART has completed utility relocation in three downtown Honolulu corridors, clearing the way for future guideway and station construction while separate Dillingham Boulevard work continues through the end of 2026.
-
East Stroudsburg School District Gets $38,750 to Recruit and Train Bus Drivers
The East Stroudsburg Area School District was awarded $38,750 to recruit and train school bus drivers, a potential transportation benefit for families whose students are served by the district in the Stroudsburg area.
-
Daulton Varsho’s first scheduled Astros game comes against Toronto after trade
Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto on Aug. 3, activated him and optioned Lucas Spence to Triple-A before the Astros’ scheduled Aug. 4 home game against the Blue Jays.
-
Highland County land bank plans sale of three cleared Hillsboro properties
Three cleared Hillsboro properties may be marketed together after the county land bank sets prices and advertising details. The board also approved Paul Williams Wrecking for a separate Holiday Way demolition at $3,980.
-
Hempstead Town Board to Hear Proposed Parking, Stop and Tow-Away Changes
The Hempstead Town Board is scheduled to hear public comments Tuesday, Aug. 4, on proposed parking, stop, school-area and tow-away code changes affecting Uniondale, Wantagh, East Rockaway, Franklin Square and Point Lookout.
-
Marketplace at Cedar breaks ground in Lakeville with six planned businesses
A July 30 groundbreaking advanced Lakeville’s nine-lot Marketplace at Cedar project, where six businesses are planned near 179th Street and Cedar Avenue.
-
Henderson tables data-center moratorium and turns to project-by-project rules
The Henderson City Council tabled a proposed 180-day pause on new data-center applications July 21 and directed staff toward stronger project-specific standards for water, power, noise and residential setbacks.
-
Duncanville’s smart-meter rollout moves from planning to installation
Duncanville’s planned replacement of residential and commercial water meters has reached its scheduled installation period, bringing possible short service interruptions and more precise usage readings for city utility customers.
-
Menifee Fuel Check: Regular Gas Differs by 8 Cents
Two Menifee 7-Eleven listings show regular gas from $5.599 to $5.679 and diesel from $7.129 to $7.599, underscoring the value of comparing nearby pumps.
-
Sacramento’s new fiscal year starts with a $1.7 billion budget and a $66.2 million gap behind it
Sacramento’s adopted FY2026/27 budget closes a $66.2 million structural deficit through vacant-position eliminations, selected fee increases and lower homelessness-program spending. Departments are now working through implementation details.
-
Margate water customers are in the middle of the city’s annual chlorine conversion
Margate’s temporary switch from chloramines to free chlorine runs through Aug. 20, with possible taste, odor and appearance changes for some water customers.
-
Alhambra seeks contractor for Fire Station 73 parking-lot overhaul
Alhambra has closed bidding on a planned $150,000 renovation of the deteriorated Fire Station 73 parking lot, with council award consideration scheduled for Aug. 25.
-
Wichita council weighs Ignite 96 industrial rezoning near Greenwich Road
Wichita City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed industrial rezoning and three conditional-use actions for Ignite 96 at 2360 and 2370 North Greenwich Road.
-
Las Vegas courts will hear a ballot-filing dispute during Nevada Supreme Court arguments
The Nevada Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a dispute over an emailed candidacy filing in Clark County’s Department Z judicial contest on August 6, 2026.
-
Baton Rouge planning commission agenda puts Florida Boulevard rezoning and Pettit Road mining proposal before residents
An amended Baton Rouge planning agenda sets an Aug. 17 public meeting on Florida Boulevard plan and zoning changes, Dalton Street and alcohol-zoning requests, and a deferred Pettit Road mining proposal.
-
Gilmer County Warns Planning Applicants in Ellijay About Payment Scam
Gilmer County says people listed on upcoming Planning & Zoning calendars are receiving convincing emails seeking payment. The county says legitimate Planning & Zoning payments are made in person before an applicant is added to the calendar.
-
Richmond voters head to polls in Virginia’s delayed August 4 primary
Richmond polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, but voters in five city precincts should verify locations that differ from those used in the previous election.
-
Fort Collins City Council to Review Parking Finances Aug. 11
Fort Collins City Council is scheduled to discuss parking finances and the downtown parking study on Aug. 11. City materials outline funding pressures and possible future tools, but the meeting is not presented as approval of paid on-street parking or new fees.