One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
California
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Sacramento Advances Proposed Cannabis Zoning Changes
Sacramento officials advanced proposed cannabis zoning amendments that could change dispensary review, sensitive-use rules and a 1,000-foot school buffer.
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Los Angeles advances 2026–27 budget with focus on recovery and services
Mayor Karen Bass has proposed Los Angeles’ 2026–27 budget, including funds for homelessness, police hiring, inspections and Palisades recovery.
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Placentia Updates Development Fees Ahead of Planned August Project Start
Placentia adopted updated development-impact fees in May as the city prepares for a CDBG-funded senior and community center project this summer.
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Yucaipa Regional Park to Host August 8 Hot Summer Nights Event
San Bernardino County Regional Parks will host an August 8 evening at Yucaipa Regional Park with family activities, food trucks, a movie and a drone show.
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Fountain Valley Makes Police Hiring Incentives Permanent
Fountain Valley will keep offering bonuses to police officers and dispatchers after a recruitment pilot brought 16 new personnel to the department.
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Monterey Park Housing Overlay Faced Measure JJ Voter Hurdle
Monterey Park’s City Council was scheduled to review the Vacant-to-Vibrant MPK housing overlay, but Measure JJ requires voter ratification before it can advance.
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Revised environmental review advances Fresno courthouse project
A revised environmental report for Fresno’s planned 36-courtroom state courthouse was posted July 17, opening another stage of public and agency review.
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Court appoints receiver for Riverside motel cited for crime, violations
A Riverside court has appointed a receiver to take control of Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited alleged narcotics activity and code violations.
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BART to Change Schedule Aug. 10 With Longer Trains
BART will revise its systemwide schedule on Aug. 10, 2026, bringing longer trains and operational changes that the agency says will reduce crowding and delays.
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Twain Harte-area water project sets August design milestone ahead of September groundbreaking
The Sierra Pines Regional Water Treatment Facility project has a schedule calling for 30% design and a 30% cost estimate in August 2026, followed by a September groundbreaking and construction completion in June 2029.
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Federal environmental review requested after rare childhood cancer cases in Ladera Ranch
A federal prosecutor has asked the EPA to investigate possible environmental causes after families reported six Ladera Ranch children diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
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Sacramento County launches plan to turn Mather Airport into a trade hub
Sacramento County has begun an effort to expand aircraft operations at Mather Airport and explore transforming the former Air Force base into a tradeport.
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Santee Council Adopts Citywide Land-Use and Zoning Updates
Santee leaders adopted General Plan land-use and zoning updates after environmental review, creating a framework for future housing and development decisions.
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Gardena Certifies June Election Results and Seats New Officials
Gardena adopted Resolution No. 6743 certifying its June 2 municipal election and seated Mayor Tasha Surda and other newly elected officials.
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San Rafael Contacts 13 Unpermitted Food Vendors in Joint Operation
San Rafael and Marin County agencies contacted 13 unpermitted food vendors and confiscated about 500 pounds of food during a July 11 operation.
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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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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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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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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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Cupertino Sets FY 2026-27 Budget Priorities With $200,000 Housing Allocation
Cupertino’s FY 2026-27 budget priorities include $200,000 for RISE Housing and a 3% raise for covered bargaining-unit employees.