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How Historic Filipinotown Keeps Filipino Culture Alive in the Heart of Los Angeles

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October 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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The Measure W grant review process is heating up as 81 applications compete for funding to enhance food resilience across Alameda County!

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Measure W grant review underway; review team to include district representation and may request clarifications
County and Measure W partners said reviewers will include representatives across all five supervisorial districts, applications are being reviewed in October, award discussions in November, and awards are contractually due by December.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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Rockdale is gearing up to secure a stormwater grant that could bring in up to $10 million for critical drainage projects!

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City names Langford as grant administrator and Strand for engineering for GLO stormwater application
Rockdale staff recommended and council approved Langford as the grant administrator and Strand Engineering as the lead engineering firm to pursue a General Land Office stormwater mitigation grant estimated between $2.5M and $10M.
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October 15, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Alameda County is revolutionizing local food systems with over $50 million in Measure W funding, ensuring that communities in need receive vital support and resources.

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Alameda County marks one year of Food Sovereignty Roundtable as Measure W funds move into awards process
County officials and community partners said Measure W investments and the Food Sovereignty Roundtable have increased coordination and distributed emergency meals, with grant review for three Measure W tracks underway and awards expected by December.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Pine Grove Mills takes a stand against hate as local leaders swiftly remove offensive postings and reaffirm their commitment to inclusion.

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Township condemns hateful postings; police and public works removed materials
Board members reported that postings from a possible hate group appeared in Pine Grove Mills; township police and public works removed the materials and the board read a statement condemning anti‑Semitism, racism and xenophobia and encouraging residents to report incidents.
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October 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Albion Town Council has taken a significant step forward by adopting a comprehensive multi-hazard mitigation plan aimed at uniting regional disaster response efforts for the next five years.

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Council adopts multi-hazard mitigation plan (Resolution 2026-11) to coordinate regional disaster response
Albion approved Resolution 2026-11, adopting a five-year multi-hazard mitigation plan prepared by Christopher d Burke engineering to coordinate responses among Noble County and neighboring municipalities to drought, floods, tornadoes, hazardous-material incidents and other hazards.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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San Jose is taking bold steps to fund affordable housing and energy resilience by proposing new fees for data centers that could generate millions for local communities.

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San Jose proposes affordable-housing and energy-reliability fees tied to data centers
Staff proposed updating the commercial linkage nexus to include data centers (estimated $4to5 per sq ft) and a one-time energy reliability fee of about $50,000 per megawatt to fund distributed energy resources and district-directed investments.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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Volunteers are pushing back against the city council's concerns about their nearly $1 million fire engine, warning that forcing a resale could jeopardize community support and financial stability.

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Friendship volunteers defend $1M engine as NFPA-compliant, warn of volunteer decline and financial strain
Volunteer leaders told council the donated engine meets NFPA standards, is operable in Winchester and that requiring resale or rejecting the gift threatens volunteerism and could saddle small volunteer groups with significant financial burdens.
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October 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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Inyo County is pushing for a $4.25 million grant to transform Tacopa into a resilient community hub, ensuring vital resources stay powered during extreme heat and outages.

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Inyo County seeks $4.25 million state grant to harden Tacopa community during multi‑day outages
County staff asked the board to authorize submission of a $4,253,728.19 Extreme Heat & Community Resilience grant to build solar+battery backup, refrigeration and ADA upgrades for Tacopa's community center to serve as a cooling center and food distribution hub during extended outages; the board approved the submission.
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October 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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What does a #CultureOfCare mean to you and your community?

For us, it means building communities where people care for one another, protect the environment, and create livelihoods that sustain both people and planet.

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October 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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Candidates unite to push for targeted bonding that prioritizes essential infrastructure and mental health services—will this bipartisan effort transform our communities?

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Candidates back targeted bonding for infrastructure, cite underpass and local needs
Candidates supported bonding for roads, flood protection and community projects; Rob Kupak cited a recent underpass ribbon cutting and said bonding creates jobs and protects businesses; Erica highlighted using bonding to support a local residential treatment facility.
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October 13, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Lincoln County is taking proactive steps to safeguard its communities by updating a crucial pre-disaster mitigation plan, paving the way for local funding opportunities.

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Commission authorizes emergency manager to sign agreement for county mitigation plan
Lincoln County commissioners authorized the emergency manager to execute a subrecipient agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety to update a joint pre-disaster mitigation plan, enabling local governments and nonprofits to seek project funding; the plan is prepared by CCOG and will be reviewed by state and FEMA Region 8.
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October 14, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Monterey city officials are urging residents to gear up for powerful El Niño storms with essential preparation tips and community collaboration!

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Monterey town hall urges residents to prepare as strong El Niño looms
City officials, the National Weather Service, PG&E and county emergency managers told residents to prepare for an El Niño-influenced winter, emphasizing updated infrastructure, sandbags, and signing up for emergency alerts.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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FEMA has approved a staggering $2.2 million for crucial road repairs in Nelson County after devastating floods—find out how this funding will transform our community!

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FEMA approves about $2.2 million for Nelson County road repairs, officials say
County officials told WBRT the governor's FEMA announcement lists $2.2 million approved for several road repair projects in Nelson County; they also said a separate $107,000 management-fee figure represents the county's reimbursement for project administration.
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October 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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AECOM has pinpointed five crucial areas in Norwalk for pioneering flood-reduction projects, setting the stage for innovative resilience solutions.

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Consultants identify five early-priority flood-reduction project areas in Norwalk
AECOM told the committee it identified five priority project areas—Harborview, Village Creek, Calf Pasture Point, MLK/Wilson Drive area, and a riverine corridor along Five Mile River—as pilots for early resilience projects.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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The board is taking crucial steps to secure FEMA funding for storm debris removal, with costs potentially reaching $500,000 as they formalize emergency efforts.

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Board authorizes written contract to formalize emergency storm-debris work; FEMA reimbursement expected
Attorney Bill Longer presented a resolution to ratify emergency debris removal work with Ellenberger's and to position the district for FEMA reimbursement, estimating a not-to-exceed amount initially expected below $500,000.
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October 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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The city of Ceres is on the brink of securing up to $12.4 million for the American Legion Hall, but they need YOUR input on how to make it a community hub!

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Ceres seeks community input on $2.4M federal, up to $10M state grants for American Legion Hall
City staff said two grant opportunities could fund facility upgrades and resilience programming for the city-owned American Legion Hall: an estimated $2.4 million federal community project grant (pending Senate appropriations) and a California grant (deadline Sept. 30) that could provide up to $10 million, and the city is soliciting resident feedback via an extended survey.
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October 15, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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Monterey's parks operations manager reveals crucial storm response tips for residents to ensure safety and expedite tree removal during wild weather events.

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Parks and forestry urge clear reporting after storms; PG&E stresses vegetation work
Parks operations manager and PG&E highlighted tree risks during saturated soils and wind, urged residents to document hazards with photos and species, and explained coordination constraints when lines are involved.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Erie City Council just approved a whopping $4 million in emergency funds to tackle the aftermath of the severe storm on Sept. 2, with both measures passing unanimously!

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Erie council approves $4 million in emergency appropriations for Sept. 2 storm
The Erie City Council on Oct. 7 approved two emergency appropriations — $1 million and $3 million — to cover unexpected costs from a Sept. 2 severe-weather event; both ordinances passed unanimously, 7–0.
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October 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Corte Madera has snagged a conditional $1.2 million FEMA grant for the Marina Village flood project, but looming contract concerns could change everything!

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Staff says FEMA conditionally approved $1.2M FMA grant for Marina Village; town to review restrictive terms
FEMA has conditionally awarded a $1.2 million Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant for the Marina Village berm project; staff cautioned the draft agreement contains language the town must review — including match requirements and other contractual conditions.
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October 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Hardin County is stepping up to keep crucial Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects on track by advancing over $663,000 to ensure timely contractor payments!

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County advances funds, approves contractor payments to keep HMGP projects moving
Auditor Candice McKinney told commissioners the county must temporarily advance federal shares on multiple Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects; the court approved transfers and payments to engineering and construction contractors to avoid delays.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan is crucial for securing federal funding, but will local leaders act fast enough to ensure approval before it's too late?

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Council reviews 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan; local adoption presented pending FEMA final approval
A regional 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan was presented; town adoption was on the agenda to keep the town eligible for FEMA mitigation grant programs while FEMA completes its review.
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October 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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A controversial development proposal near Shingle Creek could unleash devastating flooding far beyond its borders, threatening vulnerable communities along the way.

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Officials and residents warn Shingle Creek development could worsen flooding across counties
Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and other panelists described development near Shingle Creek as producing downstream flooding felt miles away, and audience members asked whether affected counties could sue permitting counties; representatives urged stronger regional planning and science-based permitting.
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October 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Larkspur residents are demanding urgent action from the council after devastating January flooding left their neighborhoods submerged in sewage and chaos.

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Marina residents urge immediate action: barriers, pumps, staging and clearer evacuation communications
Residents of the Larkspur Marina and Riviera Circle described January flooding that left streets and yards full of water and sewage. They asked the council to prioritize temporary creek‑side barriers, local sandbag staging, clearer evacuation guidance and reliable holiday staffing.
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October 12, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Severe thunderstorms have left Leavenworth County with an estimated $191,000 in damage, prompting residents to seek disaster loans before the October 22 deadline!

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Emergency management: active storm season, $191,000 in assessed structural damage and SBA disaster loans in Leavenworth County
The county’s emergency management office reported multiple severe-weather incidents, estimated $191,000 in assessed structural damage to outbuildings, five residents applying for SBA disaster loans (deadline Oct. 22), and ongoing grant work including a $90,000 CWPP award.
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October 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM