San Ramon Filing Deadline Passes for Mayor and Two Council Seats
San Ramon’s Aug. 7 filing deadline has passed for the mayor’s office and two council seats, with a possible extension through Aug. 12.
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Lake Forest council approves contested warehouse project
The Lake Forest City Council approved a warehouse project after residents and nearby property owners appealed an earlier planning commission decision.
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Citrus Heights approves police-department restructuring amid cost pressure
The Citrus Heights City Council approved a police-department restructuring intended to manage compensation costs and align operational responsibilities.
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Sioux City road closures continue as bridge work advances
Sioux City’s late-July road-closure list extends into August, while the city’s 6th Street Bridge reconstruction remains a central transportation project.
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Santa Barbara Begins Fiesta Street Closures for Aug. 8-9 Weekend
Santa Barbara’s 2026 Fiesta safety plan brings street closures and traffic controls around Old Mission Santa Barbara starting at 6 p.m.
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ALE, Gastonia Police Search Sundowners After Assault Complaints
State alcohol agents and Gastonia police searched Sundowners after an investigation into assault complaints, reported cocaine findings and ABC violations.
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Rancho Cordova Council Reportedly Adds $40,000 to Arena Project
Rancho Cordova’s reported $40,000 addition brings city support for a proposed sports and entertainment district to about $980,000.
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South Jordan to Host Traveling 9/11 Memorial Exhibit
South Jordan says it will host a traveling 9/11 memorial exhibit tied to the 25th anniversary of the attacks and the America 250 celebration.
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Robins Air Force Base seeks about 600 civilian workers
Robins Air Force Base and the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex are pursuing a hiring surge involving about 600 civilian positions.
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Waukegan schools prepare staffing changes before Aug. 17 start
Waukegan District 60 is preparing staffing recommendations while confirming a new food-service provider and registration help before the Aug. 17 school start.
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Garland Council Set to Decide 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Aug. 17
Garland City Council is scheduled to consider approval of the 2026-27 budget and tax rate Aug. 17, with a work session starting at 6 p.m.
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Buffalo Outer Harbor cruise terminal construction set for August
Construction is scheduled to begin in August on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor cruise terminal, with the project targeting cruise operations in Western New York by 2028.
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Madison police shooting remains under homicide investigation
The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the fatal July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz as Madison officials face protests, scrutiny and questions about missing body-camera footage.
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose seats in primary shakeup
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their seats in the July primary, changing the council’s makeup as voters weigh the town’s next policy direction.
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St. Paul CIB committee to review 2026 project proposals Aug. 10
St. Paul’s Capital Improvement Budget Committee will meet Aug. 10 to continue reviewing 2026 community capital-project proposals at Arlington Hills.
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JetZero, EXIM Explore Up to $3B for Greensboro Aerospace Campus
JetZero and the Export-Import Bank signed a preliminary financing letter for a planned Greensboro aerospace campus, with no final loan or construction date set.
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Santa Ana candidate filing period closes ahead of Nov. 3 election
Santa Ana’s regular candidate-filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election ran through Aug. 7. The final candidate list is not yet available.
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Corpus Christi Sets Aug. 11 Hearings on Two Rezoning Cases
Corpus Christi will hold three public hearings Aug. 11 on two rezoning cases and the proposed annexation of the Weber Crosstown Dollar General property.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Set for Irvine’s Great Park
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival will debut at Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29, 2026. C3 Presents is producing the event.
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Lexington pauses data-center approvals through Oct. 31
Lexington council approved a temporary pause on data-center approvals while officials consider development rules and public input, including at a former Lexmark site.
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Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen to retire Sept. 30
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen will retire Sept. 30 after more than 47 years with the department. The city will begin a civil-service search.
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Oakland Sets 2.3% Rent Increase for Covered Units
Oakland’s Rent Adjustment Program lists a 2.3% allowable annual rent increase for covered units, effective August 1, 2026.