The Clark County Fire Department and Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation start their annual "Fill the Fire Truck" toy drive after Thanksgiving, aiming to collect toys for children in need.

CHP increases patrols for Blackout Wednesday in memory of three students killed in a DUI crash in Piedmont last year, with community safety measures in place.

Owners at Bavington Court say a proposed HOA budget would raise monthly dues to $490; a Dec. 3 meeting will decide whether the increase takes effect.

West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, represented by UTR, may strike over stalled contract negotiations, demanding higher raises and better benefits.

Snohomish County opens cold weather shelters as temperatures drop, with locations updated nightly by the County Public Safety Hub. The shelters are run by community and faith-based organizations.

Sacramento deputies returned a wandering turkey to its coop after a neighbor reported the bird; the sheriff's office shared a lighthearted Thanksgiving post.

Mayor Javier Perea and State Representative Ray Lara distributed 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to families in Sunland Park, showing political solidarity and community engagement.

Hawai‘i Energy will haul away old refrigerators and freezers for free and pay $75 — you can donate the rebate to feed hundreds of neighbors.

A power outage in Utah County affected nearly 20,000 residents due to damaged lines but was rapidly addressed, with most power restored by mid-morning.

The Marshalls provided a Thanksgiving feast to St. John Parish deputies, showcasing community spirit and law enforcement appreciation, underlined by the Sheriff's Office's grateful social media post.

Sacramento seeks input on a new Community Sound Management Framework to modernize entertainment sound policies, drawing on public surveys and studies.

Arapahoe County Human Services seeks donations and volunteers for their Winter Wonderland Gift Shop to help those affected by abuse, neglect, or poverty during the holidays.

Honolulu EMS says there will be no January ambulance closures — the department plans pay raises, recruits and extra ambulances in 2026 to ease response delays.