California Approval Advances 50-Acre Green River Ranch Project in Corona
A California streambed-alteration agreement moves Corona’s proposed 50.53-acre Green River Ranch Business Park through an important environmental step.
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Lancaster Adopts Its First Data-Center Zoning Rules
Lancaster City Council approved the city’s first specific data-center zoning rules after public opposition and concerns about future development.
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Garden Grove Council Set to Revisit GKN Aerospace Chemical Crisis
Garden Grove residents are seeking accountability and possible city action over a chemical crisis tied to GKN Aerospace ahead of an Aug. 11 council meeting.
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Oceanside Adopts Major General Plan and Climate Policy Package
The Oceanside City Council approved a long-planned package updating development, transportation, economic-growth and climate policies on June 24.
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Rancho Cucamonga Gets $1.03 Million for Emergency Operations Center Move
Rancho Cucamonga will use $1,034,487 in federal funding to move its Emergency Operations Center to the Civic Center campus and upgrade the facility.
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Harbor Pointe recommendation lists no Measure X funding in Discovery Bay
Contra Costa County’s recommended FY 2026-27 package for Discovery Bay’s Harbor Pointe lists no Measure X funds, while other financing deadlines remain in place.
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Inglewood Unified Begins Final Year Before Anticipated State Exit
Inglewood Unified has entered the final year before its anticipated exit from state receivership, with the 2026–27 school year beginning Aug. 17.
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California Budget Advances Plans for New Tracy Courthouse
California’s 2026–27 budget includes funding to advance a new Tracy courthouse, a state-managed project intended to restore local court services.
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Burbank Metro Bus Rapid Transit Lawsuit Heads to Aug. 19 Hearing
A court denied Metro’s preliminary-injunction motion July 17. Burbank’s lawsuit over the NoHo-to-Pasadena bus rapid transit corridor remains pending.
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Vacaville Council Sets First Review of East of Leisure Town Growth Plan
Vacaville City Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the East of Leisure Town growth plan Aug. 12, with additional city and regional steps planned.
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Chico council delays proposed four-year police union contract
A 4-2 vote kept a proposed four-year Chico police union contract unsettled, including raises of 3% in 2026 and up to 4% in later years.
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Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Block West Covina Communications Policy
A federal judge denied a West Covina councilmember’s request to pause the city’s communications policy, leaving the April 15 protocol in effect.
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El Cajon adopts budget with $800,000 fire funding reduction
El Cajon’s City Council adopted the 2026–27 budget after deciding not to fully staff Engine 208 at its proposed level, reducing fire funding by $800,000.
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Court-appointed receiver takes control of Riverside motel
A court-appointed receiver will manage Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited years of alleged criminal activity and unresolved safety violations.
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Portsmouth Square Work Brings Kearny Street Changes Through Aug. 15
Bridge removal at San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square will bring temporary Kearny Street lane, sidewalk and Muni changes from July 30 through Aug. 15.
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California Transit-Housing Law Takes Effect in San Diego
A new California law now shapes housing rules near San Diego trolley stops and qualifying Rapid bus corridors, with different development tiers.
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Campbell updates three active public-works projects, including Hamilton Avenue resurfacing
Campbell’s project-updates page lists July updates for Hamilton Avenue resurfacing, Priority Development Area improvements and John D. Morgan Park restroom work.
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Chula Vista Gun-Safety Event Will Offer Up to $200 for Firearms
A multi-agency event in Chula Vista on Aug. 15 will offer gift cards for surrendered firearms and free gun locks while supplies last.
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California sues Costa Mesa over housing-plan compliance
California is seeking a court order requiring Costa Mesa to complete housing-plan and zoning changes within 120 days.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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Long Beach Budget Plan Targets 413 Positions Amid $58.2 Million Gap
Long Beach’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget would address a $58.2 million shortfall by eliminating 413 positions, though 70 were restored.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea adopts housing-element amendment after state review
The Carmel City Council adopted Resolution 2026-054 on July 7, approving an amendment to the city’s certified 2023-2031 Housing Element after a state finding that the proposed changes substantially complied with housing law.