NWS Reno issues Red Flag Warning July 10 night; Heat Advisory ends Sunday
Reno-area NWS alerts: a Red Flag Warning expires at 9 p.m. PDT July 10, and a Heat Advisory runs until 8 a.m. Sunday. Here’s what to do.
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Supreme Court declines to review Doe v. Hochul: Title VII accommodations
SCOTUS turned away Doe v. Hochul on June 29, 2026, leaving a Title VII religious-accommodation dispute for healthcare workers in place—no new national rule.
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Supreme Court declines to pause source-disclosure contempt fines for Herridge
July 2, 2026: The Supreme Court denied a stay in Catherine Herridge’s reporter-source contempt fight, keeping the enforcement timeline moving.
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Yonkers adopts FY 2026-27 budget: lowers proposed tax hike to 4.75%
Yonkers City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget with a 4.75% property-tax increase, down from the proposed 5.25%, while funding Yonkers Public Schools.
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EPA proposes opt-in PFAS compliance extension—hearing July 7, comments due July 20
EPA’s proposed opt-in PFAS compliance extension keeps PFOA/PFOS limits at 4 ppt, but could extend eligible systems’ compliance to April 26, 2031. Comments due July 20.
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Supreme Court greenlights turning back asylum seekers at border ports—what it means
June 25, 2026 Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado limits “inspection-before-processing” arguments for asylum seekers turned back at ports of entry.
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DOJ ends McNair race/national-origin quotas: what changes for 2027–28
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – DOJ says McNair reserved seats by race/national origin; settlement requires new 2027–28 admissions rules.
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Winamac Plan Commission sets July 9 hearing on 12-month solar, battery moratorium
Winamac Plan Commission has scheduled a July 9, 2026, 6 p.m. hearing on proposed 12-month moratoriums covering commercial solar and battery storage.
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West Hills residents: WHNC’s July 15 hantavirus meeting—what to watch
West Hills CA—WHNC’s July 15 virtual Public Health & Safety meeting includes a hantavirus presentation. Here’s the CDC basics for families to ask about.
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FTC and states’ Deere right-to-repair settlement: what changes for independent farm repair
FTC and states secured a Deere right-to-repair settlement. Deere must share diagnostic repair software resources with farmers and independents for 10 years.
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Freddie Mac PMMS: 30-year fixed averages 6.49% (week ending July 9)
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 9 shows the 30-year fixed averaging 6.49% (up from 6.43%)—plus the 15-year move and what to watch next.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts Updated July 1: How 2025 Filing May Change
IRS updated Working Families Tax Cuts guidance July 1, 2026. If you filed for 2025, some changes may be retroactive—review eligibility and W-4.
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Pelham Blvd reconstruction: closures and detours start on St. Paul’s east side (2026)
St. Paul MN — City says Pelham Boulevard reconstruction will bring posted closures, detours and parking limits, plus sanitary sewer work in the July 13–17 window.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed Lisa Cook—for now
On June 29, 2026, SCOTUS denied a stay keeping Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in office while her removal challenge continues—requiring notice and a chance to respond.
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GAO Spotlights 988 Lifeline Capacity Gaps—Deadlines for Text/Chat Service
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – GAO’s July 1, 2026 review finds 988 performance varies by calls vs. text/chat, with 2026–2027 targets ahead.
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DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One security story: what’s next
DOJ has reportedly subpoenaed New York Times journalists tied to Air Force One security reporting, seeking grand-jury testimony in Manhattan next Wednesday.
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Caltrans warns: I-405 lane reductions start July 17 (Sepulveda Pass)
Caltrans schedules overnight weekend two-lane limits for southbound I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass, with closures and detours starting Fri., July 17.
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Saratoga Springs Planning Commission sets July 16 hearing on Title 19 and Avative shelter
Planning Commission holds a July 16, 2026 (6 p.m.) public hearing in Saratoga Springs on Title 19 updates, Avative fiber shelter, and a Bonneville Drive extension.
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Oakland Measure E fails: June vote impacts safety funding & services plans
Oakland voters rejected Measure E in the June 2 election—No 54.07%, Yes 45.93%. Here’s what it changes next for safety, homelessness, and anti-dumping.
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GAO flags 24 priority-open recommendations for DOE—nuclear, cleanup, energy
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO: DOE has 270 open recommendations, including 24 “priority open,” covering nuclear, cleanup, energy.
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DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies: What Comes Next in Court
DOJ says Maryland’s Community Trust Act blocks local police from helping ICE, and asks a judge to stop enforcement while the case proceeds.
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Senate Judiciary sets Todd Blanche AG hearing for July 15–16
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 15 and 16, while disputing DOJ oversight responses.