West Nile Virus Detected in Lakewood Mosquitoes; What Residents Should Know
Lakewood mosquito testing found West Nile virus, but no Lakewood human case was reported. Here’s what residents should know about prevention and symptoms.
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Concord reports 2,000-gallon sewage overflow near creek tributary
Concord reported a 2,000-gallon sewage overflow near Fox Street SW on July 16. The city said cleanup was completed that night, but lasting effects remain unknown.
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NYC Rental Ripoff Report: What Tenants Can Use Now
New York City’s Rental Ripoff Report lists current complaint tools and proposed tenant protections, but many changes still require rules, laws or implementation.
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Wyoming roadwork update: Burton, Prairie Parkway and 52nd Street
Wyoming roadwork this week includes westbound-only segments, lane shifts at 56th and Byron Center, and an approximately two-week 52nd Street closure.
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Waterbury Branch trains replaced by buses through May 31, 2027
Waterbury Branch riders are using accessible buses instead of trains through May 31, 2027, with earlier departures during station and track upgrades.
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Honolulu Judge Rules Council Chair Waters Ineligible as Ballots List His Name
A Honolulu judge ruled Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible for another District 4 term, but ballots listing him were already sent before the Aug. 8 primary.
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Modesto begins environmental review for proposed east-side Walmart
Modesto CA – Environmental review is open for a proposed Walmart and retail project near Oakdale Road, with public comments due August 3, 2026.
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Lancaster Energy Plan Puts Power Purchases and Emissions Goals Under Review
Lancaster Energy’s 2026 plan reached the July 14 City Council agenda, but the review does not yet confirm new rates, contracts or service changes.
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Petaluma Council Approves Grand Jury Response Pending Edits
Petaluma’s council approved a response to a Sonoma County Grand Jury report pending edits, while outlining future animal-services oversight and reporting reforms.
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Plymouth water facilities targeted in suspected cyberattack; quality unaffected
Plymouth officials say a suspected cyberattack disrupted cellular communications at two water towers and lift stations, but water quality and levels were unaffected.
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Garden Grove Filing Period Open for Mayor, 3 Council Districts
Garden Grove candidates can file for mayor and three council districts through August 7 at 5 p.m.; here’s what the city requires and where to start.
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Fontana approves grocery-anchored center at Sierra and Terra Vista
Fontana City Council approved a 69,617-square-foot grocery-anchored center at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive, changing planned residential use.
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Las Cruces Police Oversight Review Finds Strengths, Recommends Changes
A Las Cruces police oversight review of 21 investigations praised department practices while recommending clearer case reasoning, evidence controls and follow-up.
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Fulton voters face county parks-tax vote; Windsor tax is separate
Fulton residents are included in Sonoma County’s parks-tax vote, while Windsor’s proposed 1% tax would apply only to the town and its taxable purchases.
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Upland’s 2026 City Council Candidate Filing Period Is Open
Upland candidates can file for four-year City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 through noon August 7, with a possible extension through August 12.
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Conroe traffic-safety plan enters second round of public input
Conroe residents can rank proposed traffic-safety projects, report dangerous locations and review crash data as the city plan moves toward fall recommendations.
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San Bernardino’s Draft 2050 General Plan Enters Final Days of Public Comment
San Bernardino residents have until July 31, 2026, to comment on a proposed planning package covering housing, zoning, transportation, parks and services.
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Revere Wins More Than $1 Million for Trails, Streetscape Work and Beach Connections
Revere received more than $1.17 million for trail planning, Harris Street streetscape work and preliminary design of the Revere Beach Connector.
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Metro approves Commerce maintenance site as E Line advances toward Montebello
Montebello, CA: Metro advanced a 4.7-mile E Line extension toward Greenwood/Washington, but funding, environmental review and years of work remain.
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Apex NC 55 Project Targets October Contract Award After Delay
Apex’s planned NC 55 redesign targets an October 2026 contract award after NCDOT shifted construction to fiscal 2027 for right-of-way work.
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Billings milk complaints expand as Montana investigates early spoilage
Billings residents and a local child-care provider report milk spoiling before its printed date as Montana investigates complaints spanning multiple stores and brands.
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Roselle Park-Area Gas Prices Ease, Diesel Reaches $5.52
AAA’s July 28 Newark-metro check puts regular gas at $4.207 and diesel at $5.522, with gas easing daily while diesel rises across every comparison.