Gov. Newsom signed a London MoU with the U.K. to deepen clean-energy cooperation and attracted a near-$1B Octopus Energy investment for California clean-tech. The pact targets wind, carbon removal and research ties.

The Stillwater Police Department honored School Resource Officers on National SRO Day, highlighting their contributions to safety, mentorship, and positive role modeling within educational settings.

Lt. Zack Fontaine retired after 20 years in the Air Force, serving as a firefighter and flight medic, with 12 years at Buck Creek Township Fire Department. Local 4787 honored his service and wished him well.

DOJ has widened a Florida grand‑jury probe into Russia’s 2016 election interference, issuing new subpoenas and naming former CIA director John Brennan as a target.

Sheriff Charles Blackwood says his office reviewed ICE paperwork and urged agents not to make an arrest — a claim his challenger calls misleading as early voting continues. The exchange has become a central issue in the March 3 primary.

Gustavo L. Martinez, a longtime City Attorney Office lawyer, has been named Sacramento’s City Attorney; the council approved his contract and a $355,000 salary.

Buck Creek Township Fire Department announces an opening for a Division Chief of Training to lead their training programs and influence department culture. Applications are due by February 27.

Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez introduced SB 1105 to protect Californians who document federal immigration enforcement and to limit local police cooperation in profiling‑based operations.

Mike Causey, NC Insurance Commissioner, will speak at the Salisbury Rotary Club and present a Century Award to Fisher Greene Walker Hill Insurance for over 100 years of service.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Education Department from withholding roughly $4.9 billion from California after the state sued over FERPA findings about gender‑identity records.

Speaker Kyle Hilbert re‑filed to be the Republican caucus’ speaker‑designate for the 61st Legislature and was the only member to file, the House announced.

About 11,000 Cuyahoga County voter records were flagged for mismatched information, affected voters may need to cast provisional ballots unless they correct their records.

Norman's "Green Norman Eco-bration" offers sustainable events from March 22, including a water reclamation facility tour and activities focused on water treatment, native plant gardening, and environmental art.