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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Anaheim adopts 2026-27 budget with public safety maintained
Anaheim adopted its 2026-27 budget for the year beginning July 1, citing continued revenue growth, debt retirement and no operational service freezes.
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Bakersfield water rates rise under schedule beginning July 1
Bakersfield’s adopted water-rate schedule sets a $1.99 volumetric charge starting July 1, 2026, with additional increases through 2029.
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San Leandro Places Police Chief on Administrative Leave
San Leandro’s official archive lists Police Chief Angela Averiett on administrative leave as questions remain about the investigation and next steps.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Long Beach schedules meeting on Pacific Avenue corridor overhaul
Long Beach Public Works announced a community meeting for a proposed Pacific Avenue project between Pacific Coast Highway and Wardlow Road.
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Newport Beach expanded holiday safety zones to include Corona del Mar after July 4 response
Newport Beach included Corona del Mar in expanded Safety Enhancement Zones from July 3 through July 6, while a July 5 report said 402 people were arrested during July 4 celebrations elsewhere on the Newport Beach peninsula.
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El Segundo sets August workshop on Vision 2050 land-use alternatives
El Segundo is refining Vision 2050 land-use alternatives ahead of a planned Planning Commission community workshop in August and a City Council study session in September.
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Hermosa Beach parking fines rise Aug. 1 as city cites budget pressures
Hermosa Beach’s most common parking fines rose to $75 on Aug. 1, while street-sweeping fines increased to $55 and late-payment charges became much steeper.
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San Fernando’s New Council Takes Office as Pacoima Wash Path Nears Next Approval Stage
Mary Mendoza, Mary Solorio and Sean Rivas were sworn in during San Fernando’s July council transition as a city-linked Pacoima Wash bike and pedestrian path approached anticipated September approval.
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Caltrans advances proposed one-mile SR 88 improvement project through Pine Grove
A revised Phase A proposal would modify intersections, lanes and pedestrian and bicycle access along about one mile of State Route 88 in Pine Grove.
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Caltrans scheduled signal work and one-way traffic at Vallecito Bypass Road
Caltrans announced one-way traffic controls for signal work at Vallecito Bypass Road on State Route 4, with expected delays of 5 to 10 minutes during weekday construction.
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South Lake Tahoe planning commission sets Aug. 20 hearing on Mid-Town Area Plan
The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider recommending the Mid-Town Area/Specific Plan and its environmental document to the City Council at a public hearing Aug. 20.
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Banning completes 2026 development-impact-fee update covering eight city service areas
The City of Banning completed a 2026 update of development-impact fees for new development, covering eight service areas including water, wastewater, traffic and public safety.
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Huntington Park voters will decide council term limits in November
Huntington Park voters will decide Nov. 3, 2026, whether to impose new City Council term limits. The proposal is not yet in effect.