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Read the findings from the Shaping Neighbourhood Health engagement programme here: www.kcsc.org.uk/news/shaping... . #NeighbourhoodHealth #CommunityVoice
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November 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Residents allege shocking assaults by security personnel during a presidential visit, demanding enforcement of local safety laws to protect the community.

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Residents allege assaults during presidential visit and urge enforcement of local security law
Multiple public commenters alleged physical assaults and hateful language during protests outside McMorran, asked the council to enforce the local 'Joshua Conant' ordinance requiring training and background checks for venue security, and said they will press charges and seek investigations.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Over 550 TV interviews about Maui and Hawaii issues, with summaries and timestamped transcripts. Google-style search. An incredible resource.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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The Richland School District board just approved a $94 million bond for the upcoming special election, promising significant improvements and tax benefits for local homeowners!

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Board approves resolution to send $94.07 million bond to Feb. 9, 2027 special election
After staff described a new $21 million state match and options to roll back a safety levy, trustees voted unanimously to place a $94,072,883 general-obligation bond proposition on the Feb. 9, 2027 ballot.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Residents are demanding that the Lubbock ISD Board take immediate action to remove what they consider inappropriate books from school libraries, citing concerns over compliance with Texas law.

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Residents press LISD board to remove contested library books, cite SB 13
Multiple public commenters urged the board to remove books they described as sexual or violent from LISD libraries and to verify compliance with SB 13; commenters named several titles and said the district must follow the law and a local reconsideration process.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Residents are sounding the alarm that the proposed Xena subdivision could jeopardize lives due to inadequate emergency access and strained local resources.

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Residents warn Xena subdivision would strain emergency response and risk lives
Multiple speakers told the Woodstock Planning Board that Eastwoods Drive and other local roads cannot reliably support a 30‑lot luxury subdivision, arguing volunteer fire and EMS capacity and single‑road access pose life‑safety risks and asking the board to deny waivers or keep the hearing open for more study.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Residents are rallying against a proposed CareOne expansion on Inman Avenue, citing fines, noise, and safety concerns that could jeopardize their neighborhood.

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Neighbors urge council to block CareOne expansion on Inman Avenue, citing fines, traffic and noise
Residents near the proposed CareOne memory-care expansion on Inman Avenue urged the council to oppose the project at upcoming votes, citing ongoing state fines at other CareOne sites, heavy traffic, a proposed 55-decibel generator and potential property-value declines.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Nevada is facing a staggering shortfall of 78,000 housing units, with 88% of renters struggling to keep up as median home prices soar to $470,000.

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Commissioner Merced: Nevada faces 78,000-unit shortfall, affordability and supply pressures
Commissioner Merced summarized a housing conference attended by 400 stakeholders and said Nevada needs about 78,000 more units; she highlighted affordability gaps, a $470,000 median home price, limited inventory (about five months for single-family homes), and federal policy impacts such as Build America, Buy America.
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October 29, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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A public review in Clark County reveals shocking evidence surrounding the officer-involved shootings that claimed the lives of Quentin Baker and his young son.

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Clark County holds public fact-finding review after DA declines charges in Quentin Baker deaths
Clark County held a public fact-finding review after the district attorney preliminarily decided not to prosecute officers in the Feb. 3, 2026 shootings that killed Quentin Baker and his 3-year-old son; investigators presented video, autopsy and forensic evidence and the ombudsman questioned response timing and tactics.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Tensions flare in Granville as residents question the priorities behind a proposed $2.8M synthetic turf field, sparking a heated debate over safety and transparency.

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Residents and leaders clash over proposed $2.8M turf field in Granville
At a Granville Central School District public Q&A, residents pressed district leaders about a proposed synthetic turf stadium included in Phase 3, raising concerns about health risks, priorities and whether the project is truly tax‑neutral. Board leaders said the community will get a vote.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Concerns are mounting in Culpeper County over inadequate in-building radio coverage, prompting a call for a comprehensive evaluation of new vendors and additional tower sites.

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Board questions in‑building coverage and whether to pursue a different radio system
Members raised longstanding concerns about in‑building coverage and asked whether the county should plan for a new radio system rather than repeated part replacements; staff said upgrades extend life 7–15 years but added sites might be needed for better indoor coverage.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Residents are demanding accountability from Oak Lawn trustees after a tragic crash and claims of racialized policing, questioning why a driver admitted to drinking yet faced no consequences.

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Residents urge Oak Lawn trustees to demand accountability after deadly crash and alleged police misconduct
Multiple public commenters demanded action from Oak Lawn trustees, accusing the Oak Lawn Police Department of racial profiling and asserting officers failed to secure a forced blood draw after a 2023 crash that killed Murad Kurdi. Speakers called for an independent investigation.
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October 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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A concerned resident is calling for urgent action after witnessing drivers repeatedly blow through stop signs near schools, putting children’s lives at risk.

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Resident calls for stronger enforcement at school intersections after local crashes
Resident Jim Burton urged the council to increase enforcement at Rose Lane and other intersections after recounting local collisions involving schoolchildren and saying many drivers routinely run stop signs during drop-off times.
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October 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Newport Beach's drastic fee hikes and permit restrictions are threatening to evict working-class residents from their low-cost coastal homes, sparking urgent calls for protective measures.

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Coast residents urge state study after Newport Beach moves to restrict liveaboards
Multiple public commenters told the commission that Newport Beach's proposed fee increases and permit withholding threaten 'liveaboard' households that provide low-cost coastal housing. They urged the commission to include coastal housing preservation in its housing-supply study and to consider protections for mobile-home parks and liveaboard programs.
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October 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Monica Primo is challenging the status quo in Monticello, demanding accountability on the controversial data center that could reshape the community.

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Mayoral challengers clash over data‑center transparency and development priorities
In the mayoral forum Monica Primo campaigned on restoring resident voice and limiting hyperscale data‑center size/proximity; incumbent Lloyd Hilgart defended existing notice procedures and highlighted downtown redevelopment and levy management.
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October 25, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Photo of a woman wearing a "Live United" T-shirt with United Way logo, pointing to an "I Voted" sticker on her shoulder, with text reading "Find out where you can vote before Election Day" and a link to a website, go.unitedwaysca.org/EarlyVoting
October 22, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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In a decisive move sparked by community concerns over privacy, the Delavan City Council has voted to remove automated license-plate reader cameras and end their contract with Flock Safety.

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Delavan council votes to remove Flock Safety cameras and end contract
After weeks of public comment and debate, the Delavan City Council voted to direct staff to remove Flock Safety fixed cameras immediately, terminate the city's contract with Flock Safety and omit funding for pole-mounted license-plate readers from the 2027 budget.
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October 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Dozens of Pasco residents and first responders are rallying to save vital police and fire staffing as the city faces a staggering $14 million budget shortfall.

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Residents, firefighters and police urge Pasco council not to cut officers or close firehouse as $14 million shortfall looms
Dozens of residents and first responders told the Pasco City Council to preserve police and fire staffing, citing recent local violence, response-time concerns and a reported $14 million budget shortfall. Speakers urged alternatives to layoffs and called on the council to direct staff to find other solutions.
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October 22, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Residents in Jefferson County are calling for a moratorium on large data centers, fearing they threaten vital resources and community health.

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Residents urge Jefferson County to impose moratorium on hyperscale data centers
Two residents told commissioners that hyperscale data centers threaten local water, air and farmland and urged an ordinance or temporary moratorium to protect Jefferson County; speakers argued residents deserve prior notice and baseline protections before any development agreements.
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October 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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The Mobile City Planning Commission has approved a subdivision at Dogwood Drive, but local residents' concerns have led to the rejection of a controversial rezoning proposal.

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Subdivision at Dogwood approved; rezoning to B-1 fails after neighborhood opposition
The commission approved a subdivision for three Dogwood Drive parcels but did not approve the requested rezoning to B‑1 after residents raised traffic, safety and neighborhood‑character concerns and the motion to rezoning lacked a second.
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October 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Over 550 TV interviews about Maui and Hawaii issues, with summaries and timestamped transcripts. Google-style search. An incredible resource.
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October 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Residents are raising alarm bells over a proposed data campus, fearing it could jeopardize their private wells and septic systems, threatening their very lifeline.

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Residents tell Hampton council data center would threaten wells, septic systems and local infrastructure
Multiple residents at the Oct. 13 public hearing told the council the proposed Calvin/Calvary Center data campus could harm private wells, overload septic systems, and strain local roads and services; nearby neighborhoods lack municipal water and sewer, speakers said.
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October 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Climate action works better when it reflects people’s everyday realities.

Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares the impact of our work with @lutoncouncil.bsky.social combining local data and community voice for a fairer path to net zero.

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Data and community voice deliver a fairer, greener Luton | The Young Foundation
Discover how we worked with Luton Council, using local data and community engagement to support equitable climate action and a just transition to net zero.
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October 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Angelique Sharpe writes that a person’s entire humanity cannot be reduced to the moment their life was stolen. It is rooted in their full story, which deserves to be known and remembered.

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October 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Depression can make your world feel smaller, making it easy to focus on everything you can’t do instead of what you still can.

A diagnosis doesn’t define who you are.

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October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM