California DOJ Investigates Fatal Simi Valley Police Shooting
The California Department of Justice opened an investigation after a fatal Simi Valley police shooting on July 21. The case will later undergo independent review.
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Clovis Plans Police Dispatch Center Near Loma Vista Fire Station
Clovis is planning a 4,113-square-foot police dispatch center beside Fire Station 6, with room for 15 employees as Loma Vista is planned to grow.
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Santa Clara proposal calls for 584 homes at Network Circle site
A Valley Oak Partners proposal would bring 584 homes to Network Circle, including 120 affordable apartments, 416 townhomes and 48 single-family homes.
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Torrance Adopts $583.4 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026-27
Torrance City Council adopted a $583.4 million budget that protects core services, emphasizes police and fire staffing, and delays some projects.
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Salinas Voters to Decide Fate of Four Tenant Rules in 2026
A referendum petition with sufficient signatures will put Salinas’ repeal of four tenant and rental ordinances before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Garden Grove Police Facility Set for Fall 2026 Completion
Garden Grove’s Civic Center project is scheduled to complete its new police facility and parking structure in fall 2026, with park work planned for 2027.
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Pasadena Unified Sues City Over Tree Rules at 11 Campuses
Pasadena Unified filed suit over tree-removal rules affecting lead and arsenic cleanup at 11 campuses as the district works toward an Aug. 17 opening.
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Fullerton Delays Final Budget Vote as Deficit Reaches $3.8 Million
Fullerton leaders chose a preferred budget-cutting framework but delayed final action until Aug. 18 as the city weighs service reductions and reserves.
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Sunnyvale Approves $8.36 Million Citywide Microtransit Service
Sunnyvale approved an $8.36 million microtransit service order and a $5.1 million budget change, with launch timing and final service details still pending.
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Hayward Tightens Rules for Future Data-Center Projects
Hayward now requires major permits, environmental review and public hearings for new data centers as two large projects remain under construction.
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Corona Budget Lists $402 Million in FY 2026 Capital Projects
Corona’s FY 2026 capital program lists major storm-drain, pavement, transportation and energy projects alongside citywide operating and revenue totals.
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Palmdale Begins Palmdale Boulevard Road Rehabilitation Project
Construction has begun on Palmdale Boulevard, with intermittent lane closures also scheduled on 65th Street West from July 27 through Aug. 2.
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Roseville Council Filing Closes for Districts 2 and 4
Roseville’s regular filing period for two City Council seats closed Aug. 7, but one or both races could remain open through Aug. 12.
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Lancaster Expands Police Technology and Community Safety Programs
Lancaster is carrying its hybrid police model into 2026 with a $10.6 million investment, a crime-analysis center and planned enforcement growth.
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South Pasadena schedules community meetings on transit-area housing changes
South Pasadena announced community meetings on state-mandated land-use and housing changes near transit as the city continues its 2021–2029 housing-element update.
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Los Angeles finalizes five-year agreement for Encino community compost hub
Los Angeles City Council approved a five-year agreement allowing LA Compost to operate and maintain a community compost hub at Sepulveda Garden Center in Encino.
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Victorville Advances Plan for New Police Station and Civic Park
Victorville’s proposed police station and civic park at Seneca Road and Civic Drive cleared environmental review, but still need local approvals.
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Escondido Library Returns to Renovated Kalmia Street Home
The Escondido Public Library has returned to 239 S. Kalmia Street after renovations, with tours, a mural dedication and community ceremony.
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Visalia Parkway widening enters final construction phase
Median improvements and final paving are underway on Visalia Parkway, where sidewalks and a Class II bike lane remain part of a September 2026 target.
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Davis Measure W sets Nov. 3 vote on Willowgrove changes
Davis voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve General Plan and land-use changes for Willowgrove, including residential and park designations.
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Brentwood Appoints Walter O’Grodnick as 13th Police Chief
Brentwood has appointed Walter O’Grodnick as its 13th police chief. He takes the permanent post July 16 after serving as interim chief since September.
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.