Livermore Receives $1.6 Million State Award for EV Charging
The California Energy Commission awarded Livermore $1.6 million for EV charging infrastructure, but the city has not released locations or a construction schedule.
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T.F. Green Airport Workers Strike Over Stalled Contract Talks
Food and beverage workers at Warwick’s T.F. Green Airport held a 24-hour strike July 16 over stalled talks and a push for pay above minimum wage.
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Auburn University Holds Aug. 8 Commencement at Neville Arena
Auburn University’s summer commencement is set for Aug. 8 at Neville Arena, with parking impacts beginning Aug. 6 and Gordon Sumner as speaker.
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Mountain View Advances 2026 Affordable-Housing Construction Pipeline
Mountain View is moving several city-backed affordable-housing projects toward expected 2026 construction, with public land, funding and state support.
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Whittier approves $30,000 emergency aid for families affected by immigration enforcement
Whittier approved $30,000 for two nonprofits serving families affected by immigration enforcement, with a broader city staff report due Aug. 12.
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Homestead Begins Krome Avenue Water and Sewer Upgrade
Construction is underway on Krome Avenue in Homestead, with lane restrictions, closed bike lanes and removed parking expected through 2027.
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Auburn opens review of proposed Doxon Toyota bay addition
Auburn has begun formal review of a proposed Doxon Toyota expansion, opening a public-comment process before the city makes a decision.
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Medford sets Aug. 18 deadline for incumbent council candidates
Medford’s 2026 election schedule puts four City Council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot and recommends Aug. 18 as the filing deadline for incumbents.
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Baytown releases early designs for events center and library renovation
Baytown has released schematic designs for an events center and Sterling Municipal Library renovation, with council direction still needed before the next phase.
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Melbourne council candidate qualifying period is underway
Candidate qualifying is underway for Melbourne City Council Districts 2, 4 and 6, with the filing deadline set for Aug. 13, 2026.
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Duluth council schedules August 10 short-term-rental update
Duluth City Council is scheduled to discuss a short-term-rental moratorium update Aug. 10, with no final change or planned vote yet confirmed.
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Kennewick school board approves $1.6 million in cuts
The Kennewick School Board approved $1.6 million in reductions and eliminated more than a dozen positions as the district prepares for 2026-27.
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Daytona Beach proposes $406.5 million budget for fiscal 2026-27
Daytona Beach has proposed a $406.5 million budget for fiscal 2026-27, about 7% above the current year, with spending and millage decisions ahead.
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Sheboygan annexation advances Northland Plastics headquarters plan
Sheboygan’s Plan Commission approved an annexation tied to Northland Plastics’ proposed headquarters relocation. The Common Council was scheduled to review it Aug. 3.
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Chesapeake parents challenge Norfolk Highlands school conversion plan
Chesapeake Public Schools is considering turning Norfolk Highlands Primary into an early-learning center. Parents have raised concerns, but no final vote is documented.
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Irving ISD Sends $952 Million Bond Package to Voters
The Irving ISD board voted July 14 to place a proposed $952 million bond package before voters, setting up a major local decision on school facilities.
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Winston-Salem budget sets August bus-route changes
Winston-Salem adopted a $700.9 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, with fixed-route bus changes planned for August 2026 to improve service use.
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Toledo Releases 2026 Mid-Year Crime Statistics
Toledo officials released the city’s first formal crime update of 2026 on July 9, covering the first half of the year and future public-safety planning.
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St. Petersburg mayoral primary nears as Crist skips forum
St. Petersburg’s nonpartisan mayoral primary is Aug. 18. Incumbent Ken Welch is seeking reelection as Charlie Crist skips a major candidate forum.
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Chandler Ends Flock License-Plate Reader Program After Audit
Chandler discontinued its Flock Safety license-plate reader program after an audit found unexplained system activity. The city’s next policy remains unsettled.
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Anchorage Assembly takes up tax incentives for mixed-use housing
The Anchorage Assembly held an August 4 hearing on a proposal for tax incentives tied to mixed-use, multifamily housing. The measure is not yet confirmed as final.
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Plano Survey Seeks Resident Input on Regional Priorities Through Aug. 31
Plano residents can respond to a regional quality-of-life survey through Aug. 31, covering traffic, housing, crime, inflation, homelessness and the environment.