WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks Atlanta fourth among the 100 largest U.S. cities for recreation, with top marks for parks spending and public pools — but uneven access remains.

A new Mediterranean grill from Faris Alqabass has taken over the old Sizzler on Veterans Boulevard, serving charcoal‑grilled fish, kebabs and lamb chops.

Gov. Newsom defended Medi‑Cal’s use of funds for housing and food as Republicans accused the state of fraud. Federal scrutiny and budget moves now put some social supports at risk.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park vets and UC San Diego Health surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind mastoidectomy on Mizani, a 12-year-old gorilla, who is now recovering with his troop.

Hawaiʻi Island police say a valid medical cannabis card will no longer automatically block a county firearm permit; federal paperwork still poses obstacles.

Business Oregon opened a $25M Industrial Site Loan Fund to help cities, ports and private partners ready land for manufacturing and other uses. Applications are open through early September.

Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew, with Major Food Group and 8K Capital, announced a purchase of River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, promising restaurants and branded events while keeping public play.

Brookfield is in exclusive talks to buy roughly 10% of Hudson Square Properties and would become the portfolio’s operating partner, betting on Manhattan’s tech surge.

Frito-Lay will move warehouse operations at its Raleigh distribution site to an external logistics provider, affecting roughly 65 local jobs. The change is slated for early September and WARN notices are being issued.

Sheriff T.K. Waters will hold a 3:30 p.m. briefing to announce the arrest of a current JSO patrol officer. The development follows months of internal probes.

Zumper-based figures show Las Vegas asking rents rose about 17% since 2019 while Los Angeles cooled, widening the affordability gap for valley renters.

The State Bar of California will receive $5.25M from Meazure Learning to settle its lawsuit over the troubled February 2025 bar exam. The vendor denies wrongdoing but will transfer exam records and waive an invoice.

A shooting on Burgundy Road left one person injured and deputies say they have identified a person of interest while investigators probe a possible link to a BP investigation.