Santa Clarita gets new PFAS water funding as SCV Water aims to reopen two wells
Santa Clarita CA – A new $1 million federal award for SCV Water’s E Wells PFAS project could help return two offline wells to service and restore local supply.
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San Jose is trying to cut homeless shelter costs as its interim housing system grows
San Jose CA – City Hall is shifting from rapid shelter expansion to cost control as interim housing bills rise and a $56 million budget shortfall looms.
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San Diego backs Midway Rising CEQA bill as 4,250-home arena project faces its next test
San Diego CA – City Hall is backing SB 958 for Midway Rising, opening a Sacramento path for the arena-and-housing plan while local approvals still loom.
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San Bernardino censured Councilmember Treasure Ortiz. What the April 1 vote changes now for Ward 7 and City Hall
San Bernardino CA – A 6-0 City Council censure left Treasure Ortiz in office but stripped key assignments and a City Hall office privilege for one year.
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UT San Antonio opens San Pedro II downtown, adding a new AI and cybersecurity hub to the city core
San Antonio TX – UT San Antonio opened San Pedro II downtown on April 6, adding a major new home for AI, cyber and computing programs near San Pedro Creek.
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Sacramento County moves to add up to $10 million to flexible housing pool for homeless residents
Sacramento CA – Sacramento County may authorize up to $10 million in Medi-Cal plan funding and a larger Brilliant Corners contract for its flexible housing pool.
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Riverside City Council to weigh citywide nitrous oxide and kratom sales bans
Riverside CA – City Council’s April 7 agenda includes proposed bans on nitrous oxide retail sales and all kratom sales, with fines, jail exposure, and permit risks.
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CarMax Park opens in Richmond, but a $6.5 million dispute and unresolved VCU terms still shadow the public project
Richmond VA – CarMax Park opens April 7, but Richmond still faces a claimed $6.5 million dispute, unsettled VCU terms, and taxpayer accountability questions.
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Reno’s 2026 water outlook: low snowpack, normal supply, and what changes for residents
Reno NV – Record-low snowpack is colliding with a steadier water outlook in Reno, where rain, reservoir storage and Lake Tahoe are cushioning 2026 supply.
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Portland heads to final vote on small-business tax break as budget pressure builds
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 8 on a small-business tax exemption increase that could save some firms a few hundred dollars while trimming city revenue.
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What Port St. Lucie drivers should know before the April 9 Prima Vista project meeting
Port St. Lucie FL – A county meeting April 9 will preview Prima Vista access changes from Airoso to U.S. 1 and how they overlap with Floresta work.
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Why Plano is rehabbing the Parker Road water tower now — and what the PFAS-free upgrade means
Plano TX – The city is spending about $7.7 million to rehab the Parker Road water tower, replacing aging coatings and adding PFAS-free materials.
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Work starts on $58 million Parkway West interchange rebuild, with bigger traffic changes likely later
Pittsburgh PA – Work has started on the $57.93 million Parkway West interchange rebuild in Robinson Township, with heavier traffic impacts expected later.
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Phoenix posted notice for a residential trash fee increase. What residents should know before the April 22 vote
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix posted the required April 6 notice for a pending trash fee increase, with council consideration on or after April 22 and a July 1 start if approved.
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Philadelphia’s flood insurance discount is now in effect: who qualifies and what to check on your policy
Philadelphia PA – Eligible National Flood Insurance Program policies written or renewed on or after April 1 now get a 15% discount. Here is who should check.
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Why Orlando-area watering restrictions are still in place even as rain returns this week
Orlando FL – Rain and flood risk are back in metro Orlando, but many homes and businesses in Orange County still face one-day-a-week watering limits.
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April snow could slick Omaha’s Tuesday commute before warmer rain and storms return midweek
Omaha NE – A narrow band of wet snow and sleet could make Tuesday morning travel slow and slushy, but conditions should improve later Tuesday before warmer rain returns.
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Four affordable homes are going up in Capitol Hill. Here’s how Oklahoma City’s housing strategy is shaping the project.
Oklahoma City OK – Construction has started on four income-restricted Capitol Hill homes, showing how city HOME funds and buyer aid are being used on one vacant site.
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Oakland says major crime is down sharply in early 2026. Will residents feel safer?
Oakland CA – City data show sharp first-quarter crime declines, but the harder test is whether staffing, dispatch and prevention work can sustain them.
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North Las Vegas road work starts on Las Vegas Boulevard North, with lane shifts beginning April 8
North Las Vegas NV – A $38 million rebuild is underway on Las Vegas Boulevard North, with the first month-long traffic shift starting April 8.
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What to know before Norfolk’s April 8 budget hearing
Norfolk VA – Residents can weigh in April 8 on a proposed $2.04 billion budget before Norfolk’s May vote, with online comments open through April 24.
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NYC’s new true cost of living measure says most residents still fall short. What that could change at City Hall
New York NY – The city’s first True Cost of Living measure says 61.8% of residents fall short of basic costs, creating a new affordability baseline for City Hall.