Oceanside Sends Half-Cent Sales-Tax Measure to November Voters
Oceanside officials sent a proposed half-cent sales-tax increase to voters, citing police, fire, road, beach and flood-control needs. The measure remains pending.
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Rancho Cucamonga Lists Six Prospective 2026 Election Candidates
Rancho Cucamonga has listed six people who pulled nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election, but filing and qualification remain unconfirmed.
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Sonoma County court clerk services move to new Santa Rosa site
Sonoma County court clerk operations began moving to 625 Administration Drive on July 20, with several hearing types shifting there July 27.
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Woodland Hills affordable-housing proposal remains under review with 96 planned units
A proposed seven-story apartment building at 23022 W. Ventura Blvd. would add 96 units of 100% affordable housing, but Los Angeles City Planning has not recorded final action on the application.
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Buena Park City Council schedules Aug. 25 meeting
Buena Park’s City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 25, but the available listing does not yet identify the agenda items or specific actions.
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Newport Beach schedules inaugural Art Week for Aug. 9-15
Newport Beach’s first Art Week, titled “Then and Now,” is scheduled for Aug. 9-15, with dance, a Pacific Symphony concert and an annual art show.
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San José Delays Proposed Downtown Parking-Rate Increase
The San José City Council deferred a plan to double downtown parking-meter rates, giving officials more time for outreach before a possible August 2026 return.
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VTA Sets Aug. 21 Deadline for Milpitas Transit Center Proposals
Developers have until Aug. 21 to submit plans for a 1.7-acre VTA parcel beside Milpitas BART and light rail, with future housing and commerce at stake.
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Upland budget sets two-year targets for services and development
Upland’s new two-year budget materials outline capital planning, housing-element work and development-service targets through fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
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Alhambra zoning changes set for August 24 council vote
Alhambra’s City Council advanced zoning and General Plan changes that could reshape development rules, with final adoption scheduled for August 24.
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Redwood City adopts $410.6 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
The Redwood City Council approved a $410.6 million spending plan, a five-year capital plan and two restored police positions on June 22.
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Hawthorne Plaza redevelopment or demolition deadline is Aug. 31
Hawthorne’s long-abandoned Plaza property faces an Aug. 31, 2026 deadline to begin redevelopment or demolition, as city planning work continues.
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Fresno Council approves eight-story housing project downtown
The Fresno City Council approved an eight-story housing project near Chukchansi Park, with groundbreaking targeted for August if development steps advance.
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Sacramento Plans Higher Water and Sewer Rates Amid Budget Gap
Sacramento plans water and sewer rate increases after adopting a budget that closed a $66 million gap but projects another deficit ahead.
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Chinatown Construction Brings Weekend Closures, Muni Reroutes
Construction on three Chinatown projects will bring temporary street closures, traffic detours and Muni reroutes from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10.
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San Diego Unified Seeks Traffic-Safety Fixes Before Aug. 10
San Diego Unified is urging the city to address traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns on city-controlled routes before students return August 10.
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LAUSD Developer Fees Set to Change Aug. 11 for Covered Projects
New LAUSD Level 1 developer-fee rates will take effect Aug. 11, changing the cost picture for eligible construction tied to Los Angeles schools.
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San Dimas schedules public hearing on electric-vehicle charging-station rates
San Dimas has scheduled an Aug. 11 public hearing on electric-vehicle charging-station rates, giving residents and businesses an opportunity to comment before a possible rate decision.
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Red Bluff breaks ground on 61-unit Palm Villas affordable-housing project
Red Bluff marked the start of construction on Palm Villas, a 61-unit affordable-housing development supported by state programs as part of a broader Infrastructure Week announcement.
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Perris school district advances proposed $187 million bond to voters
Trustees voted 5-0 to place a proposed $187 million Perris Union High School District facilities bond on the November 2026 ballot.
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Livermore Receives $1.6 Million State Award for EV Charging
The California Energy Commission awarded Livermore $1.6 million for EV charging infrastructure, but the city has not released locations or a construction schedule.
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Mountain View Advances 2026 Affordable-Housing Construction Pipeline
Mountain View is moving several city-backed affordable-housing projects toward expected 2026 construction, with public land, funding and state support.