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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Emergency crews responded to a boat fire off Seward Park. Authorities urged boaters and shore visitors to avoid the area while crews worked.
A traffic stop in Gilbert escalated Friday when officers say a driver rammed a police cruiser and fled. Two men were arrested after the car crashed and face more than 10 combined charges.
Retail & Industry in ...
DBJ's new roundup shows D-FW's top public-company CEO earned about $47M in 2025, and several other local executives saw dramatic year-over-year pay swings. Equity awards drove much of the change.
A late-afternoon apartment fire near Affton damaged a second-floor unit and sent smoke into neighboring homes, displacing several residents; no injuries were reported.
Community & Society in ...
Placer County earned a state Fire Risk Reduction Community listing that could translate into insurance discounts. Officials say residents should download the certificate and check with carriers.
Parks & Nature in ...
State bonding and years of neighborhood fundraising have cleared the way to rebuild Loring Park’s Berger Fountain and add a new plaza and seating. Early vault work has already begun.
Food & Drinks in ...
Family‑run Don José, a Tex‑Mex mainstay on Houston’s northwest side, announced it will close after 52 years with its last day on Monday.
A car smashed into a Carroll Gardens deli on Henry Street Sunday morning, shattering the storefront and sending two people to hospital.
A man was killed early Sunday in the 5900 block of Winchester Road in Hickory Hill. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
East Bench trails from 1900 N (North Ogden) to 425 N (Ogden) are closed while crews fight a wildfire; reopening is expected Tuesday morning. Officials ask users to respect barricades.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Two loose horses ran onto railroad tracks in Caledonia; a northbound Amtrak struck one, which was euthanized, while the other escaped uninjured.
Heavy flames tore through a Sun Valley strip mall on Sunland Boulevard. LAFD says there were no reported injuries as crews fought an offensive attack.
A West Seattle reader says two men were found severely injured near Junction Plaza Park late Thursday; police are asking anyone with information to reference report #26-200420.
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