Salinas council to hear final Turner Scholar presentations Aug. 4
The Salinas City Council is scheduled to receive a report on five Turner Scholar interns and their city projects at its Aug. 4 meeting.
Small Business
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Fayetteville-area gas falls to $3.759; diesel eases to $4.814
Regular gas and diesel prices eased in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, but both remain sharply higher than a month and a year ago.
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La Mesa Businesses Can Apply for LEAP Forward Support Through August 15
La Mesa businesses have until August 15, 2026, to apply for a 10-business program offering free advising, technical assistance and required SBDC training.
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Topeka Gas Eases to $3.68 While Diesel Rises to $4.90
AAA’s Aug. 2 Topeka metro check shows regular gas easing slightly while diesel rises, keeping fuel costs important for commuters and diesel users.
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Delaware launches office to help small businesses navigate permits and regulations
Delaware’s new Office of Small Business Access gives business owners a centralized route for reporting licensing, permitting and regulatory problems and seeking help from state agencies.
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Oakland Businesses Can Apply by Aug. 15 for Competitive Façade Grants
Commercial property owners and eligible business tenants in the Town of Oakland, Maryland, can apply by Aug. 15, 2026, for competitive façade-improvement grants supported by a $50,000 FY2027 town budget allocation.
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Jackson Gas Prices Hold Near $3.65 as Diesel Nears $5
Jackson-area regular gas is nearly flat at $3.651, while diesel is $4.981 and near $5, with both fuels well above month- and year-ago averages.
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival keeps downtown busy through Sunday
Watsonville’s Strawberry Festival continues Sunday, August 2, with downtown street restrictions, vendor activity, free bus service and scheduled equipment removal after the event.
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Chattanooga council weighs proposed $500,000 storefront and retail agreement
Chattanooga City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed $500,000 RiverCity Company agreement for storefront improvements and retail recruitment on August 11, but key eligibility, funding and accountability terms remain undisclosed.
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Redlands Public Market reports a slower first year after $11 million restoration
The Redlands Public Market opened in March 2025 after an estimated $11 million restoration. Its operator says first-year sales have been slower than expected as independent tenants face higher costs and cautious spending.
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Bellflower Gas Prices Rise as Diesel Nears $7 at Local Station
A Bellflower 7-Eleven listed regular gas at $5.449 and diesel at $6.999 as Los Angeles-Long Beach metro averages moved higher from recent comparison points.
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Oak Lawn-area gas eases as Chicago-metro diesel rises
Regular gas slipped Saturday in the Chicago Metro, while diesel rose. The latest AAA figures give Oak Lawn drivers and businesses two trends to watch.
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Lincoln Pump Prices: Regular Near $5.50, Diesel Tops $6.99
Lincoln station listings show regular gas as low as $5.499 and diesel from $5.899 to $6.999, making price comparisons important for local drivers.
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Green Bay Gas Tops $4 as Diesel Holds Above $5 in Aug. 1 AAA Check
Green Bay metro regular gas averages $4.014 and diesel $5.013 in AAA’s Aug. 1 check, with both fuels sharply higher than a year ago.
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Nashville Gas Prices Ease From Yesterday While Diesel Moves Higher
Nashville regular gas fell to $3.694 per gallon on Aug. 1, while diesel rose to $5.052, keeping diesel-heavy businesses under added cost pressure.
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Metro Detroit Gas Holds Above $4.33 as Diesel Rises to $5.48
Metro Detroit regular gas averaged $4.339 on Aug. 1, while diesel reached $5.484 after a faster daily increase and continued weekly, monthly and yearly gains.
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Baltimore Gas Eases to $4.158 While Diesel Rises to $5.419 in August 1 Check
Baltimore metro regular gas slipped to $4.158 per gallon on August 1, while diesel rose to $5.419, keeping fuel costs high for drivers and businesses.
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Grand Prairie Fuel Prices Differ Slightly Across Three 7-Eleven Stations
Latest official listings show regular gas within 4 cents and diesel within 1 cent across three Grand Prairie 7-Eleven stations.
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Sparks-Area Gas Averages Rise Again as Diesel Nears $5.85
AAA’s July 30 Reno metro averages show regular gas at $5.173 and diesel at $5.854, with both higher than the previous day, week, month and year.
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San Francisco Gas Slips to $5.82 While Diesel Holds Above $7
AAA’s Aug. 1 San Francisco metro check puts regular gas at $5.819 and diesel at $7.042, with both still above month- and year-ago levels.
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Indianapolis Gas Eases 1 Cent While Diesel Rises 1 Cent on Aug. 1
Indianapolis regular gas averaged $3.633 while diesel reached $5.390 in AAA’s Aug. 1 metro check, with both fuels still above recent comparison points.
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Bowie Gas Prices Ease Slightly as Diesel Rises on Aug. 1
Regular gas dipped to $4.143 per gallon in the latest Bowie-area AAA average, while diesel rose to $5.463 and both remain far above year-ago levels.