Lancaster, Ohio, city offices will be closed on November 27 for Thanksgiving, with some remaining closed the following day. Residents should call to confirm which departments are open.

Scott Galassi has been promoted to District Chief at Puget Sound Fire, now overseeing 17 fire stations and serving as incident commander at emergency scenes.

San Clemente is negotiating with CBP to place a shore‑top camera to monitor panga boats, prompting privacy and legal concerns after a nearby deadly capsizing.

A Public Safety committee deadlocked Tuesday on a plan to expand Flock license‑plate cameras. Privacy advocates and business groups remain sharply divided.

The UC Board of Regents voted to renew a tuition model that lets incoming classes face annual increases up to 5% beginning in 2026–27. The move drew student protests and promises of more targeted aid.

The Nevada Senate unanimously passed Assembly Bill 6, aiming to double fines and points for traffic infractions in school zones to improve student safety.

Chicago's 'Our Roots' initiative has planted 68,000 trees, hitting 90% of its goal to increase the city's green coverage, particularly in marginalized areas, as part of its Climate Action Plan.

Stockton appoints Johnny Ford as city manager, filling a position vacant since January after former manager Harry Black resigned and interim Steve Colangelo faced controversy.

Las Cruces City Council passed measures to improve public amenities, support community programs, upgrade infrastructure, adjust animal ordinance fees, and finance a steel pipe processing facility.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green attends the WGA Winter Meeting in Arizona to discuss energy, agriculture, and broadband expansion, with Lieutenant Governor Luke serving as acting governor until his return.

Washington County debates use of Flock cameras amid privacy concerns, ACLU calls for regulation, and sheriff assures no data sharing with federal agencies.

Governor Abbott reappointed Gwen Griffin to the Texas Space Commission until 2031, citing her 30 years of aerospace experience and contributions to education and industry.

Oregon Senators and 40 colleagues demanded HUD halt changes to a homelessness program, citing risks to nearly 200,000 people and potential illegality.