City Council in L.A. disagrees with state bill for tighter housing near transit stops

Los Angeles City Council Rejects Housing Bill In a heated meeting on Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 8 to 5 against a state bill designed to expand high-density housing near public transport options. The council members argued that critical planning decisions should remain under local control. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill […]
Nogales City Council Explains the Situation with Armory Grants and Oversight Duties

At Nogales City Hall, vibrant discussions were underway as the mayor and council members tackled the challenges related to the future of significant architectural projects. The atmosphere was charged while civil servants dealt with the ongoing renovation of the armory, a subject that has generated both curiosity and confusion among council members. The central topic […]
Tanveer Patel faces death threats and insults in Hoover City Council election

Authorities have initiated a criminal probe following a series of explicit death threats and Islamophobic harassment aimed at Tamver Patel, a Muslim business leader and candidate for Hoover City Council. The Hoover Police Department has stated that they will work to identify the suspect, and the FBI will also be involved. What started as an […]
Nogales City Council Chooses to Eliminate Secondary Water Charge and Names Judy Armendariz

A significant decision was made during a special session of the Nogales City Council on August 13, 2025, when officials decided to revise water rates for mobile home parks. They discussed Ordinance No. 2025-08-005, which aims to eliminate previously charged secondary fees in mobile home communities, including Mariposa Manor. The mayor and council members emphasized […]
Prosecutors in L.A. aimed to obtain grand jury testimony from the wife of a city council member.

LA County Prosecutors Investigate City Councillor Prosecutors in Los Angeles County have compelled Karen Price’s wife to appear before a grand jury and attempted to serve subpoenas to various city hall employees, according to three anonymous sources. The grand jury was convened in March, as reported by these sources who spoke under the assurance of […]
Birmingham City Council gives the green light to the final stage of the ‘Home for All’ initiative.

On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council took a significant step forward with the “All Houses” Planning initiative, aimed at addressing homelessness in the area. As the final phase, a 14-person microshelter, along with an office, will be built at the Face Chapel Care Centre located in downtown Birmingham. When this plan was first unveiled in […]
Decatur City Council gives the green light for the expansion of the North Alabama STEM Center.

Decatur City Council Approves Major Museum Expansion The Decatur City Council voted four to one to partner with the Museum of Culinary Natural Sciences for a significant expansion that will nearly double the museum’s size and designate it as a state-recognized North Alabama STEM Center. This project, supported by a $9.5 million state budget during […]
Nogales City Council selects Councilwoman Ana Parada for the Port Authority board

This article summarizes key points from a recent Nogales City Council meeting regarding the appointment of representatives for the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority. Councillor Anna Parada has been appointed to the board, making history as the first woman to hold this role. This decision sparked mixed reactions among council members and reignited […]
Sonoma Council Grants Officer Carden Access to Police Department Benefits Program

This article summarizes discussions from a recent meeting, but you may wish to view the full video for more insights. The Sedona PSPRS Board of Directors convened on August 7, 2025, to deliberate on several important topics, such as approving the minutes from the previous meeting and the inclusion of new police officers in the […]
City Council Approves Changes in Zoning for Housing Projects in San Jose

Graham County Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights The Board of Supervisors in Graham County, Arizona, met on August 4, 2025, to discuss significant community issues like land use and local initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance and support within the area. The meeting opened with a straightforward agenda item regarding a request to rezone a parcel […]