FBI returns 48 Egyptian artifacts in Los Angeles handover
The FBI handed 48 Egyptian cultural artifacts to Egyptian officials in Los Angeles after provenance research found no record they were lawfully removed.
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Minnesota could get at least $214 million under proposed Meta settlement, with $307 million maximum
A proposed Meta settlement could send Minnesota $214.3 million in guaranteed payments and as much as $306.7 million if contingency conditions are met. The agreement would also impose new default safety controls on teen Facebook and Instagram accounts, but nothing is final until a federal judge acts.
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Sacramento’s red-light camera plan moves toward a fall vendor decision
Sacramento’s proposed red-light camera program is not operating yet. The city’s published schedule calls for a fall 2026 vendor decision and impact-report action before a possible winter Council vote and spring 2027 launch.
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Judge Leaves Courthouse Arrest Policies Vacated During Appeal
A federal judge refused to pause a nationwide vacatur of expanded courthouse arrest policies, leaving the rules out of effect while the administration appeals.
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San Francisco’s 2026 free summer-meal program ended with 39 sites
San Francisco’s DCYF-sponsored summer meal network ended Aug. 14 after 39 sites operated amid budget pressure, including 14 open to all children and youth and 25 limited to enrolled participants.
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San Diego Reopens 13 Mission Bay Park Restrooms Through December
Thirteen Mission Bay Park restrooms began reopening Friday, Aug. 14, after early-July budget reductions closed them. The current funding arrangement runs through December 2026, with longer-term service still under review.
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Max Muncy’s Dodger Stadium Record Adds a Milestone to Reggie Smith Giveaway Night
Fans attending Saturday’s Dodgers-Brewers game can seek a Reggie Smith bobblehead one night after Max Muncy set Dodger Stadium’s home-run record in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee.
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LA28 opens applications for up to 60,000 unpaid volunteer roles
LA28 is accepting applications for up to 60,000 unpaid Olympic and Paralympic volunteer roles, with most assignments in Los Angeles and others in seven U.S. cities.
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Federal courthouse-arrest ruling faces New York compliance test
A nationwide ruling vacated broad ICE courthouse-arrest policies, while Manhattan arrests and access litigation test what remains allowed.
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California regulators adopt $22 million PG&E settlement over Mosquito Fire safety violations
The CPUC adopted a shareholder-funded settlement tied to its Mosquito Fire investigation, sending $21 million to the state General Fund and up to $1 million to an independent review of PG&E’s inspection team—not directly to fire survivors.
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Supreme Court case could test religious schools’ access to public preschool funds
A pending Supreme Court case over Colorado’s preschool program could clarify when states may require religious providers to follow public-funding rules.
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California Insurers Plan More Wildfire-Risk Home Coverage
California regulators say 11 insurers will expand or stay active, but homeowners still face high premiums, deductibles and heavy FAIR Plan reliance.
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Judge Signals Skepticism in Anthropic’s Pentagon Challenge
At a July 30 hearing, Judge Rita Lin questioned the Pentagon’s evidence in Anthropic’s supply-chain case. No final ruling has been issued.
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Fresno police Flock renewal faces scrutiny after audit reviewed 3 searches
Fresno’s Flock system scanned more than 21 million plates and logged 8,318 searches in one month, while a department audit examined three searches as a later-2026 renewal debate approaches.
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Riverside opens applications for $50,000 youth climate fund
Riverside residents ages 15 to 24 can apply from August 17 through September 25 for youth-led climate projects carried out within the city.
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San José’s Speed Camera Pilot Has $10.4 Million in Proposed Capital Funding
San José is proposing $10.4 million for a speed-camera pilot, but separate city documents show different planning and cost schedules. Contract talks were still underway, with installations planned by September 2026.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget, cuts 27 positions
The City Council approved Santa Rosa’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, using reserves and eliminating 27 positions to close an operating shortfall.
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Woodland council places Measure Y sales tax on November ballot
The Woodland City Council voted June 16 to place Measure Y, a proposed one-cent local sales tax, before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Oceanside adopts updated General Plan after council vote
The Oceanside City Council adopted an updated General Plan on June 26, creating a revised citywide framework for future land use and development decisions.
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Elk Grove Unified adopts $1.16 billion 2026-27 budget
The Elk Grove Unified board unanimously approved a budget that targets a more than 90% reduction in the district’s operating deficit.
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Huntington Beach Sports Complex Proposal Moves to Finance Review
Huntington Beach City Council sent a sports-complex upgrade proposal to the Finance Commission, with a recommendation due Aug. 18, 2026.
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Fontana commission to review proposed commercial center on Aug. 18
Fontana’s Planning Commission will review a proposed 69,617-square-foot commercial center at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive on Aug. 18.