Major League Cricket stages its 2026 playoffs and final at Oakland Coliseum July 15–18, with the San Francisco Unicorns and international stars like Ravichandran Ashwin on the roster.

A Smart Growth America report ties Sacramento and Stockton as the 19th deadliest U.S. metro for pedestrians, renewing calls for lower speeds and quick safety fixes.

A former El Paso psychiatric nurse practitioner was arrested on July 8 on two felony sexual‑assault warrants tied to allegations spanning 2021–2025.

Venetian chain Dal Moros signed a lease for about 1,100 sq ft at 421 Seventh Avenue for its first New York City shop, with a fall opening planned in the Penn District.

A man was shot Thursday night in Downtown Crossing and taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police are investigating.

A heavy police response hit a Spectrum parking lot in Auburndale after officers opened fire; independent investigators from the 10th Judicial Circuit are on scene.

A viral clip appears to show a man throw a large stone at a dog on Wedgewood Drive; Columbus Humane has opened an investigation and the animal is receiving care.

A wrong-way crash on I-20 at SH-310 east near Hutchins killed one person and closed multiple lanes, authorities said.

Krupa's Tavern, a Fairmount mainstay since 1921, is being sold. Buyers say they'll preserve its character while making modest family-friendly changes.

A 62-year-old man was arrested in Jonesboro and charged with malice murder in the April death of his Decatur roommate. The DeKalb Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing.

Ocoee approved a local ordinance that caps e-bike and scooter speeds at 10 mph on sidewalks, bans stunt riding and tightens enforcement as county and schools weigh rules.

Houston robbery detectives released surveillance stills after an armed holdup in the 8000 block of Fuqua Street; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

THP's preliminary report released July 9 says a vehicle crossed the center line on SR‑116 on July 1, killing three and prompting a multi‑hour road closure.