Hermosa Beach IN-THE-ZONE office hours for commercial zoning: July 27 & Aug. 5
Hermosa Beach is hosting IN-THE-ZONE office hours on July 27 (in person) and Aug. 5 (virtual). Here’s what’s covered and how to join.
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EPA proposes rescinding SDWA PFHxS/PFNA/GenX (HFPO-DA) and Hazard Index
EPA’s SDWA proposal would rescind PFHxS, PFNA, GenX (HFPO-DA) and a Hazard Index rule—plus related MCL/MCLG provisions. Comments closed July 20.
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Supreme Court denial of a stay of removal in Okky Ficrada Jaya’s case
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied Okky Ficrada Jaya’s stay of removal on July 9, 2026 (No. 26A31). What that means for detainees.
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ED-OCR launches Title VI investigations into 5 medical schools: what to expect
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy: On July 22, OCR opened Title VI investigations into five medical schools. Here’s what happens next.
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Greenville City Council agenda: CDBG and SEDAP filings for community park
Greenville’s July 13 council agenda would authorize Alabama CDBG Community Enhancement and DRA SEDAP filings tied to a new community park plan.
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Boise River Greenbelt safety debate returns after fatal stabbing: what officials say now
After a July 6 fatal stabbing on the Boise River Greenbelt, Boise Police say patrols have increased and residents should report suspicious activity—investigation ongoing.
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Boyle Heights Community Plan Update: City Council approves housing-and-zoning blueprint
City Council’s June 24, 2026 action locks in the Boyle Heights Community Plan update, including zoning direction and lead/arsenic soil testing rules.
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Weekly jobless claims hit 187,000—lowest since 1969, DOL says
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18. Here’s what the data measures—and what it doesn’t.
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Wholesale inflation fell in June as gasoline prices dropped: what PPI signals
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — June PPI fell 0.3%, led by gasoline. Here’s how producer-price changes can hit store costs later.
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Apply for SBA’s $6M Women’s Business Center modernization grants (deadline Aug. 10, 2026)
SBA opened a $6 million Women’s Business Center modernization competition for select states and territories. Applications close Aug. 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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Wichita City Council approves water reuse purification pilot for possible drinking water
On July 7, Wichita City Council approved funding for a potable-reuse pilot that will test purification—without putting pilot water in the public drinking-water supply.
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Severe thunderstorm warning hit East Kingston Tuesday: post-storm checklist
East Kingston was among the towns listed in a July 22 NWS severe thunderstorm warning; Boston 25 says it expired early at 1:15 p.m. NWS warned of damaging hail and winds.
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House passes FY2027 defense bill to codify “Department of War”—what changes, what’s next
On July 22, 2026, the House passed H.R. 8800 by 216–212, adding a statutory “Department of War” name restoration. Here’s what changes and what Senate must decide next.
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Trump removes the last EAC commissioners days before 2026 midterms
On July 9, 2026, Trump removed the last confirmed Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the EAC commissioner-free as states prepare for 2026.
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U.S. Supreme Court denies Dennis Sochor’s stay and cert, clearing Florida execution
United States: July 14—U.S. Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, removing the federal stop for Florida’s execution.
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Seattle City Council expands Utility Discount Program for low-income households (2027)
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 121222, expanding the Utility Discount Program. More households qualify in 2027 with 60%/50% discounts.
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Forest Lake 2026 water and sewer rates: effective Jan. 1, 2026
Forest Lake’s 2026 water and sewer rates take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Find the official schedules and learn how quarterly charges and usage prices are built.
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Huntsville’s Aug. 25 election: City ordinances would cover workers, machines, ballots
Huntsville City Council’s July 23 agenda includes ordinances that would set election-worker pay, Madison County machine support, and ES&S ballot programming for Aug. 25.
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Rocky River considers Normandy Pace district expansion and special assessments
Rocky River City Council lists 1st Reading emergency steps to expand NEO-AED and authorize the Normandy Pace energy project, including special assessments.
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House Oversight releases Leon Black and Doug Band transcripts, NDA demands
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – On July 17, the House Oversight Committee released Leon Black and Doug Band transcripts tied to NDA subpoenas.
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DOJ sues Maryland over Community Trust Act: allegations and what’s next
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
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Philadelphia mosque arson: DOJ federal charges and religious-property protections
DOJ says Vincent Lang faces up to 20 years for the alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—plus what §247 adds.