Delta planning commission schedules Aug. 12 hearing on zone-change request
Delta’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 12 on a request to change local zoning rules.
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DOE says Oak Ridge cleanup workaround moves priority project forward, could save $175 million
The Department of Energy says a workaround has advanced a top-priority cleanup project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and could reduce projected costs by $175 million.
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Grasshopper Fire prompts continued evacuation readiness in the Mount Hood corridor
Oregon invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the 18,136-acre Grasshopper Fire on July 29, while emergency agencies prepared for changing wildfire, smoke and travel conditions around Welches.
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Texas flood-warning systems tested after new Hill Country flooding
Flooding in the Texas Hill Country on July 16 put warning systems and emergency preparations into use after deadly floods the previous year.
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Brunswick County Keeps South Brunswick Under Stage 3 Water Restrictions Amid Exceptional Drought
Mandatory Stage 3 water restrictions remain in effect in Brunswick County, limiting automated outdoor irrigation to once a week and increasing fees as drought conditions worsen.
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Ventnor finalizes bond ordinance for municipal capital and fire-department needs
Ventnor’s Board of Commissioners has finally adopted a bond ordinance authorizing municipal borrowing for capital purposes, including proposed fire-department equipment upgrades.
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Federal Way Reports 21% Crime Drop in First Half of 2026
Federal Way reported a 21% decline in overall crime during the first half of 2026, with vehicle theft, burglary and shots-fired incidents all down.
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Greg Behning takes over as Davenport police chief
Greg Behning became Davenport’s police chief June 14, succeeding Jeffery Bladel after serving as interim chief and completing 31 years with the department.
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Avondale schedules hearings for proposed operations warehouse
Avondale will hold hearings on a proposed 9.03-acre city operations warehouse near Lower Buckeye Road and 4th Street in August and September.
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Boca Raton Keeps Police Headquarters Plan Alive After Bond Defeat
Boca Raton officials are continuing to plan a possible police-facilities bond referendum after voters rejected a $175 million proposal on March 10.
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Inglewood Unified Begins Final Year Before Anticipated State Exit
Inglewood Unified has entered the final year before its anticipated exit from state receivership, with the 2026–27 school year beginning Aug. 17.
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California Budget Advances Plans for New Tracy Courthouse
California’s 2026–27 budget includes funding to advance a new Tracy courthouse, a state-managed project intended to restore local court services.
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Wichita Falls Candidate Filing Open Through Aug. 17 for 2026 Election
Wichita Falls candidates can file for mayor and three City Council districts through Aug. 17. Write-in filings are due Aug. 21.
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Burbank Metro Bus Rapid Transit Lawsuit Heads to Aug. 19 Hearing
A court denied Metro’s preliminary-injunction motion July 17. Burbank’s lawsuit over the NoHo-to-Pasadena bus rapid transit corridor remains pending.
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Vacaville Council Sets First Review of East of Leisure Town Growth Plan
Vacaville City Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the East of Leisure Town growth plan Aug. 12, with additional city and regional steps planned.
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Fishers Roundabout Reconstruction Targets August Completion
Fishers is rebuilding the Southeastern Parkway and Olio Road roundabout as part of a $12.4 million 2026 infrastructure program targeting August completion.
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Sandy Springs Approves Police SUVs, Sidewalk Work and Roswell Road Study
Sandy Springs council approved 12 police SUVs, a sidewalk gap-fill project, guardrail services and a Roswell Road safety study on July 21.
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Chico council delays proposed four-year police union contract
A 4-2 vote kept a proposed four-year Chico police union contract unsettled, including raises of 3% in 2026 and up to 4% in later years.
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Yuma man arrested after police link him to business burglaries
Yuma police arrested a 32-year-old man after investigating commercial burglaries that caused an estimated $353,000 in losses, according to reports.
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Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Block West Covina Communications Policy
A federal judge denied a West Covina councilmember’s request to pause the city’s communications policy, leaving the April 15 protocol in effect.
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Dearborn Sets 2026-27 Window for City-Owned Development Sites
Dearborn plans competitive solicitations for city-owned redevelopment sites in late 2026 and early 2027 as it pursues a 10-year housing target.
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Richmond’s Third Zoning-Code Refresh Draft Set for Aug. 17
Richmond’s third zoning-code refresh draft is scheduled for Aug. 17, with residential density, worship sites and household size still unresolved.