Sky Sanctuary Rescue says a landlord's rent hike could force the Phoenix animal sanctuary to close, putting dozens of rescued street dogs at risk.

North Las Vegas is teaming with a regional coalition to expand water‑safety outreach, adding low‑cost lessons and scholarships at Silver Mesa Pool. Officials cite local pediatric submersion data and say lessons plus supervision and barriers are critical.

Case managers will be at Treasure Island City Hall April 7 to help residents apply for Pinellas Recovers grants and reimbursements. Pop‑up help is available.

West Oakland groups asked the Bay Area Air District to cap coal shipments, set dust limits and install monitors after court rulings cleared the proposed terminal's path.

A DeKalb neighborhood faces about $5.1M in unpaid water charges while residents refuse to pay a self‑styled HOA, raising legal and county‑collection questions.

Long Beach has cut ties with First to Serve after an audit raised questions about billing and contract records. The city paused payments and is lining up new operators.

Lawmakers in Annapolis advanced bills that could let graduate assistants bargain, but Senate amendments narrow who’s covered and push the start date to 2028.

A judge found AI-generated citations in filings tied to a discrimination suit against the Phoenix Suns; the plaintiff's lawyer was ordered to pay part of the team's legal costs.

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark says he'll donate up to $1 billion as the site turns 31, adding to hundreds of millions already given to journalism, cybersecurity and veterans.

Adams County will rebate part of the county property tax for child-care providers in a one-year pilot to ease costs and support expansion of spots.

Mike Lappen was asked to step down March 30 amid budget shortfalls and a shift to community‑based mental‑health care. The county says services will continue during the transition.

A Florida TaxWatch mid‑decade report finds surging insurance bills and rents have left about half of residents considering moving. The study calls for policy fixes on insurance, housing and health care.

Lucasfilm employees and city animal‑control officers corralled Cortina after a week on the loose; the dog is now in shelter care and listed for adoption.