San Diego Housing Authority creates $5.9M affordable housing preservation fund
San Diego’s Housing Authority approved a $5.9 million Neighborhood Enhancement Fee transfer to launch a fund aimed at keeping older apartments affordable.
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Stockton declares water emergency over golden mussels
Stockton says golden mussels have clogged Delta intake screens 30% to 40%, prompting an emergency declaration and $209,000 in cleanup.
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Jersey City trims proposed tax hike to 15% ahead of July 1 meeting
Jersey City has cut its proposed 2026 municipal tax-rate increase to 15%, with a July 1 special council meeting and July 15 budget plan still ahead.
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Santa Ana cuts five commissions as Measure X debate continues
Santa Ana cut five advisory commissions while balancing its 2026-27 budget, and the looming Measure X sunset keeps the city’s next fiscal fight open.
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Lexington launches home-modification help for low-income seniors
Lexington KY – A new city program will help low-income seniors make homes safer with grab bars, ramps and lighting so they can age in place.
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Redmond sets July 21 hearing on drone-port land uses
Redmond City Council will hold a July 21 public hearing on amended drone-port interim controls, including a proposal to bar commercial drone ports in MP and I zones.
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Aurora approves rental registration resolution, setting up possible landlord licensing program
Aurora City Council unanimously approved a resolution directing staff to design a rental registration and licensing program. The plan is aimed at code enforcement and renter protections, but no registry is live yet.
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Vista City Council adopts new rules for internet/audio outages and remote speakers
Vista adopted an ordinance amending VMC Chapter 2.12 to require an announcement and brief recess if phone or audio/visual service fails.
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Sacramento County expands residential fee deferrals; ordinance returns July 14
Sacramento County supervisors approved a resolution expanding residential fee deferrals to all housing projects, with final ordinance review set for July 14.
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Fontana gets Clean California designation, $300,000 grant
Fontana won a Clean California designation and a $300,000 grant for downtown cleanup, beautification and part-time case-management jobs.
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Stockton adopts facial-covering ordinance after yearlong debate
Stockton CA – The city council approved a facial-covering ordinance June 23. The rule targets identity-concealing masks used in threats, with clear exemptions.
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D.C. Council budget restores housing vouchers, child care
The D.C. Council approved a nearly $22 billion budget that restores child care, housing vouchers and paid family leave using one-time money.
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Newark wins dismissal in DOJ sanctuary suit, but case can return
A federal judge tossed out the Justice Department’s challenge to Newark’s sanctuary policy without prejudice, leaving the dispute open.
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Davidson County appeal deadline (June 26, 4 p.m.) is past—what it means
Davidson County property owners missed the June 26, 2026, 4:00 PM deadline to schedule a formal MBOE appeal of assessed value/classification.
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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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McKinney expands TIRZ No. 1 for east-side redevelopment
McKinney City Council approved a TIRZ No. 1 expansion adding ~15.7 acres in east McKinney, shifting future tax increments into reinvestment funds.
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Fremont charter-city push heads into summer decision window: what could change before July hearings
Fremont CA – Fremont’s charter-city proposal moves toward a July 7 public hearing and July 28 City Council decision on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Jacksonville unveils River City Care to ease child care costs—without new taxpayer spending
Jacksonville FL – Mayor Donna Deegan unveiled River City Care, a push for more affordable, easier child care—without recommending new taxpayer spending.
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Long Beach confirms first 2026 human West Nile case—how to prevent bites
Long Beach CA – The city confirmed its first 2026 human West Nile case. Here’s who’s at higher risk and what to do before dawn and dusk.
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Lexington’s data center fight sharpens as city pauses approvals, writes rules
Lexington KY – The Urban County Council voted June 9 to pause certain data-center permit and plan reviews through Oct. 31, 2026, while it starts ZOTA zoning text.
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What changed after Irving’s June 13 runoff: re-elected Abdul Khabeer and the new City Council lineup
Irving TX voters re-elected Abdul Khabeer in the June 13 Place 3 runoff. Here’s the new mayor/Council lineup, oath timing, and what to watch next.
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Garaway moves toward new facilities planning after June 11 special meeting
Garaway Local Schools’ June 11 special meeting rescinded and re-requested an OFCC classroom-facilities scope, then authorized master planning.