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LADWP Plans Nine-Month Shutdown of Santa Ynez Reservoir to Replace Damaged Cover

The utility frames the proactive cover replacement as necessary for regulatory compliance.

Vallejo Board Votes to Close Three Elementary Schools by 2026 and Cut $32 Million

Brea School Trustee Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sex Crimes and Witness Tampering

South Bay Union Board Finalizes Central Closure, Sets Sunnyslope and Berry Timelines

Planned Water Shutoffs Sweep Lima, Mexico City and Argentina as Utilities Schedule Maintenance

Waterbury Restores Water Citywide With Boil Order Pending State Test Results

Houston Council Delays Vote on Using $30 Million in Stormwater Funds for Demolitions

Chicago Council Advances Head-Tax-Free Budget as Johnson Warns of Shortfall and Pledges to Avoid Shutdown

Bucks County Approves 8% Property Tax Hike for 2026 in Split Vote

LMPD Conducts 'Critical Investigation' in Louisville's Russell Neighborhood

Planet Fitness Member Caught on Video Beating Employee in Miami Is Charged

Feds Charge 12 in East Harlem NYCHA ‘Open-Air’ Drug Market as 3 Suspects Remain at Large

Presbyterian Church in Ireland Moderator Apologises at Special Assembly Over Safeguarding Failings

Boston School Committee Approves Closing 3 Schools, Reconfiguring Henderson in 6-1 Vote

Paradise Valley Superintendent Files Appeal, Seeks Hearing on Firing

Boy, 16, Killed After Shots Fired Into Chicago Lawn Home

Palm Desert Council Rejects Bid to End Pride Recognition in 4–1 Vote

Indianapolis Panel Backs New Mayor-Appointed Schools Authority, Sends Plan to Statehouse

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Kyrene Board Votes to Close Six Schools, Phasing Closures Through 2027-28

Bass Says 'Both Sides Botched' LA Wildfire Responses as Her Office Sought Podcast Cut