San José officials are weighing a hotel‑tax increase to close a projected $55–$65 million shortfall; staff say a two‑point bump could net about $10 million a year.

A Senate committee voted down SB 209, a bill that would have launched a dam-and-reservoir project and created Gooseberry Narrows State Park in Sanpete County. Supporters said it would unlock long‑unused water rights; opponents warned it would divert downstream flows.

Palm Beach County opens cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to drop into the low 40s, with arrangements for bus pickups to help those in need.

The Washington Township Fire Department celebrated its team with an "Evening of Excellence" awards ceremony, recognizing members' dedication with honors such as Firefighter and Officer of the Year.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would send federal money to water recycling, canal repairs and farm pilot projects across California.

Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, Inc. received a $1,000 grant to create a pollinator garden in Maple Heights, enhancing local biodiversity and education.

A corrections grand jury found Multnomah County's jails strained by aging facilities, understaffing and funding politics; it urged consolidation and a transition center to support reentry.

Cambridge's City Manager Yi-An Huang issued an executive order to prevent ICE from using City property for civil immigration enforcement, supporting the community's values and safety.

City staff have inventoried nearly 170 social‑service contracts and say further cuts or consolidations could reshape homelessness and health funding ahead of next summer’s budget.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses Kathy Hochul for reelection, praising their collaborative efforts on shared priorities despite their political differences.

A newly redrawn TX‑35 pushes the district into southeast Bexar County and turns an open Democratic primary into a high‑stakes fight. National groups are already watching.

Tom Maglicco is McKeesport's new mayor, succeeding the retiring Michael Cherepko, with a focus on community values and responsibility. The council also appointed Kevin Kovach as the new fire chief.

Sen. Laura Fine filed SB2820 to bar ICE hires from state and local law‑enforcement jobs in Illinois; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of staffing impacts.