Norman's annual Ugly Sweater Run, featuring a 5K and one-mile fun run, will take place on December 13 at Legacy Park. Festive attire is encouraged for the nighttime event.

Residents of Grand Isle's Cheniere area are under a boil water advisory due to pressure loss in the water system, with recommendations to boil water for consumption until further notice.

Cincinnati Zoo's PNC Festival of Lights won USA Today's "10 Best Zoo Lights" for the 8th time. The event features over five million LED lights and new animal lanterns.

UC Berkeley suspended lecturer Peyrin Kao for a semester without pay for classroom remarks perceived as pro-Palestinian political advocacy, which Kao and supporters, including CAIR-SFBA and UC-AFT, dispute citing academic freedom.

The Munford Fire Department shared tips on Facebook about safely maintaining real Christmas trees, emphasizing hydration, heat source distance, and checking holiday lights.

AIM and Marin County finalized a 40-year lease to place the Marin Farmers Market on the Civic Center’s 3.7‑acre Christmas‑tree lot, with construction set to start in 2026 and a mid‑2027 opening planned.

Yuba County Jail offers a food safety course for inmates, providing education and a Food Handlers Certificate to support future employment opportunities.

Burleson Police in Texas are hosting an event titled “Protecting Our Kids in a Digital World” to educate on the risks of predators, scammers, and bullies in the digital space, and to provide practical safety measures for children online.

Two Bay Area residents who matched five numbers in the Aug. 30 Powerball have claimed seven‑figure prizes; the tickets were sold in Milpitas and Pleasant Hill.

Fountain Hills announces its State of the Town address on January 28th at 7:30 a.m., highlighting local developments and the theme "Rising together. Building for tomorrow."

The West Palm Beach CRA celebrated the restored Sunset Lounge, a historic jazz venue, now renovated with modern amenities and poised for cultural events.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in identifying a male theft suspect from an incident at the Rural King Store on October 14.

A City Council work session heard a preliminary plan to tear down the aging TownLake Y and build a new 110,000‑sf Y plus towers up to 425 feet, but the project would need about 16 code changes. The packet promises childcare, mental‑health services and at least 90 affordable units while drawing neighborhood pushback.