Long Beach budget review begins amid projected deficit and possible cuts
Long Beach’s FY 2027 budget review begins July 28 amid a projected $61.3 million deficit, with public input continuing before a planned September 8 vote.
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Eugene Council approves budget framework for 2027-2029 cycle
Eugene OR – The City Council approved a planning framework for the next budget cycle as officials confront a projected $5.1 million annual gap.
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Cincinnati expands CincyAlert (pilot): choose text/email alerts by category
Cincinnati’s ECC is piloting new CincyAlert categories and expanding emergency notifications. Here’s who runs it, what alerts you can choose, and Smart911.
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Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.
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Dallas furlough day July 10: which city services and library branches close
Dallas, TX: City “furlough day” closures shut every Dallas Public Library branch July 10; Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 are next—check before you go.
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Hibbing residents: 95-gallon containers begin July 20 (rate up)
From July 20–31, Hibbing crews swap 65-gallon carts for dark-blue 95-gallon containers, and the monthly rate rises to $16.25—what to do.
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Worcester mosquito truck spraying tentatively July 7/14/21/28: request & opt out
Worcester MA – Truck-mounted mosquito control is tentatively set for July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Check daily areas after 3:30 p.m., request help, and opt out.
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San Diego ends black-bin trash pickups—set out city gray carts starting July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, San Diego will stop collecting trash from black bins and collect only from City-provided gray carts on scheduled pickup days.
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Southfield opens cooling centers as extreme heat closes city buildings
Southfield is opening cooling centers and closing city buildings at noon as the extreme heat continues. Outdoor youth sports are also canceled through July 3.
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San Diego’s gray trash bin rollout flips to full enforcement July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, the City of San Diego will stop collecting older black trash bins. Here’s what residents, renters, and managers must do.
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Philadelphia still cleaning up after June 22 storms that flooded streets and felled trees
Philadelphia PA – June 22 storms left localized flooding and fallen limbs. In a June 24 update, the City says cleanup and reporting are still underway.
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Sunrise explains what Florida’s property-tax plan could mean for city services
Sunrise says Florida’s property-tax proposal could trim city revenue, affect services and shift costs—but it is not a final tax change yet.
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Kent senior center lunch program to return to five days on May 18
Kent’s senior center lunch program is set to return to five days a week on May 18 under a new caterer, with the standard meal price rising from $9 to $10.
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Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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Los Angeles budget proposal avoids layoffs, but sets up a fight over police hiring and city services
Los Angeles CA – Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed 2026-27 budget avoids layoffs, keeps LAPD hiring and homelessness funding in place, and leaves service tradeoffs for council review.
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What Dyersburg residents should know about spring cleanup, bulky trash, and hazardous waste drop-off
Dyersburg TN – Two April cleanup dates can help residents plan yard work and garage cleanouts before special disposal rules kick in.
