Glendale approves 2026-27 budget with services, crime lab focus
Glendale City Council unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget July 1, preserving a resident-services focus and continuing development of a police crime lab.
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Toledo Jeep Fest brings expected 100,000-plus visitors downtown
Toledo Jeep Fest runs Aug. 6-9, with more than 100,000 visitors expected downtown and a parade, displays, drone show and TARTA service.
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St. Petersburg Selects Blake for Tropicana Field Redevelopment
Mayor Ken Welch selected Blake Investment Partners for the Tropicana Field site, but the proposed mixed-use redevelopment still needs City Council approval.
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Lubbock weighs tighter rules for large-scale data centers
Lubbock city staff proposed zoning, permit and infrastructure requirements for large-scale data centers after a July 7 meeting drew about 500 people.
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Reno Opens Comment Period on Strategic Plan Through 2029
Reno released the final draft of its fiscal 2027-2029 strategic plan and invited residents to comment before the city moves toward adoption.
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Anchorage public-safety commission proposal dies without Assembly vote
A proposed independent public-safety commission ended without an Assembly vote after July 21 testimony, leaving Anchorage without a replacement advisory body.
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Lincoln Seeks Proposals for Long-Term Water-System Master Plan
Lincoln issued a request for proposals for a 2026 water-system facilities master plan, with responses due Aug. 7 as the city plans for future growth.
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Durham Keeps Stage 2 Water Response in Place During Drought
Durham’s Stage 2 water-shortage response took effect June 15 and remained listed by the city during an Aug. 7 search amid ongoing extreme drought.
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Santa Ana council sends Measure X sales-tax decision to voters
Santa Ana’s City Council voted 5-2 to put Measure X on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot, giving voters a choice over the city’s 9.25% sales-tax rate.
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Newark Extends Emergency Armed-Security Contract for Up to $2 Million
Newark’s Municipal Council extended an emergency armed-security contract through Sept. 29 while the city continues a formal bidding process.
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Stockton approves police, fire labor contracts after yearlong talks
Stockton City Council approved long-term police, fire and public-safety management contracts July 7 after nearly a year of negotiations.
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Arlington Museum of Art extends World Cup exhibitions to Aug. 30
Arlington Museum of Art’s four-exhibition soccer program will remain open through Aug. 30, nearly four weeks beyond its original closing date.
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Aurora council rejects convenience-store proposal in east Aurora
Aurora City Council denied a conditional-use permit for a proposed convenience store near East Alameda Avenue and South Powhaton Road.
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Bakersfield Opens Review of Draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield’s draft RISE 2045 General Plan is open for public comment through Sept. 27, with later environmental review and adoption steps still ahead.
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Colorado Springs Announces Municipal Court, Economic Development Changes
Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced leadership transitions affecting Municipal Court and Economic Development, including Judge William Kane’s planned retirement.
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Mesa voters will decide on proposed $150 million safety bond
Mesa’s Nov. 3 ballot will ask voters to authorize a proposed $150 million public-safety bond, with the ballot-argument deadline now complete.
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El Paso Opens Filing for Four City Council Seats
Candidate filing is open for El Paso City Council Districts 1, 5, 6 and 8 ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election.
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Kingsport Sets Bids for Concrete, Water and Facility Projects
Kingsport has posted procurement notices for concrete work, a water-service-line inventory, a school freezer and Lynn View Community Center work.
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Royal Oak ballot included public-safety and sanitation millages
Royal Oak voters faced two city millage proposals Aug. 4, including a public-safety measure that could raise the annual cost by about $119.
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Highland Sales-Tax Measure Set for November 2026 Ballot
Highland’s City Council approved a local sales-tax measure for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot as officials point to public-safety and infrastructure needs.
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National City’s 94-Unit Union Tower Set to Open This Summer
Union Tower Apartments at 2312 F Avenue will add 94 affordable homes in National City, including 24 reserved for veterans who experienced homelessness.
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Jefferson Relief Sewer work advances toward August paving milestone
Paving is progressing on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, where businesses continue to report disruption as sewer work moves toward 2026 milestones.