Oakland will collect roughly $860,000 from OUSD to cover the 2022 school-board election, resolving part of a long-running billing dispute as the district faces steep cuts.

Municipal elections on March 10 brought fresh faces to several Pinellas beach towns amid low turnout and local fights over parking and beach policies.

The VA activated External Provider Scheduling to let staff book community-care appointments directly, a move the agency says will shorten waits. Local impact will depend on how many providers opt in.

Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire First Liberty Institute to respond to a legal demand over the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn.

HB26‑1273 would limit rideshare platforms to keeping 20% of a rider's fare; drivers' groups back it while companies warn of higher prices and thinner service.

A divided Cambridge City Council approved a $400,000 settlement with retired Lt. Thomas Ahern tied to a 2019 P320 discharge. The decision settles claims of retaliation and renews scrutiny of police equipment and transparency.

Puget Sound Energy filed a three‑year plan asking regulators for big electric and gas increases across 2027–2029. Regulators will review the request while customers eye assistance options.

A Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge is under scrutiny after the Judicial Qualifications Commission accused her of soliciting donations and implying endorsements during her 2024 campaign.

MSCS announced updates to business and records‑keeping as a state‑funded forensic audit nears publication. The moves come amid a heated debate over local control and a possible state takeover.

A longtime LA County engineer has sued after his request to work remotely during June Pride displays was denied, saying the Progress Pride Flag forces him to choose between faith and livelihood.

SB26‑066 would force compounding pharmacies to verify GLP‑1 ingredient sources and add ingredient labels while giving regulators penalties to curb mislabeling.

Chevron told state leaders that proposed Cap‑and‑Invest changes could force refinery closures and hike gasoline prices, threatening jobs and fuel reliability across California.

The Justice Department approved about $175 million in Elective Option settlement offers this week, accelerating payouts for veterans and families tied to Camp Lejeune's contaminated water.