In Austin, a pro-Israel group commemorated the Hamas attacks on Israel, while a separate pro-Palestine protest called for the U.S. to stop aid to Israel.

San Diego launches a "Hate Crime Fund" with rewards for hate crime information leading to arrests amid a 39% surge in such crimes, targeting a preventative and stronger prosecutorial approach.

Boulder acquires over 4,400 streetlights from Xcel Energy, planning a switch to LED to save costs and reduce emissions, enhancing safety and efficiency while using smart tech and reducing light pollution.