CMU repainted its storied Fence after a Yiddish phrase translated as “death to Zionism,” reigniting disputes over who decides what students can paint. Administrators say they acted to prevent threats and legal risk.

Buda police remind residents that fireworks are illegal inside the city and within 5,000 feet; violations can carry fines up to $500.

Nassau County police published a countywide schedule of licensed fireworks displays and reminded residents that consumer fireworks are illegal in the county. Officials included safety tips and reporting numbers.

Noblesville’s downtown parade steps off this Saturday; Forest Park hosts a free festival with live music, shuttles and a 10 p.m. fireworks finale. Parking passes and traffic plans are in effect.

Seniors at Thomas Bishop Apartments endured a roughly 29-hour outage during a heat wave, leaving many without air conditioning or transport to cooling centers.

Helotes will hold a free July 3 celebration at the Festival Grounds with live music, 70+ vendors and a fireworks show around 9:15 p.m.

Derby Wharf will host live music, kids' activities and a fireworks finale this Saturday with enhanced security and road closures.

Westlake will mark America’s 250th on July 4 with a parade from Lee Burneson to Clague Park, a classic car show, live music and a fireworks finale at dusk.

Groveland lifted a precautionary boil-water advisory after testing cleared the system following a lightning-caused outage; bottled-water pickup sites served affected neighborhoods.

Doormen and porters at Hudson Hill Condominium walked off on Wednesday, accusing the condo board of unpaid wages tied to a tax‑abatement dispute. The union says it is pursuing back pay while staff picket outside the Midtown building.

The Bay Area Host Committee plans to formalize into a permanent sports leadership commission, launching a Leadership Council to lock in future mega‑events and funding.

Terence Shepherd says KPBS fired him after he flagged a reporter’s on‑air protest sign; the complaint names KPBS and the SDSU Research Foundation and seeks damages.

Vassilis Syrmos begins as UH Mānoa’s chancellor today as the Board of Regents restores a standalone campus leader to manage an $800M+ budget and 5,000+ staff. He arrives after a nationwide search and months of planning.