What happened on Sunday, 23 November 2025
San Rafael, Marin County, California
At its Dec. 17 meeting the San Rafael Police Advisory Committee heard two presentations on transparency and disclosure law, including practical steps for community engagement and legal triggers for personnel-record release under California law.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Public commenters told London City Council that local schools and smaller yard sizes are attracting working professionals to new developments in London Landing, increasing income and property tax revenue for the city.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Margaret, 71, told the Municipal Court of Providence she ran a red light Dec. 14 while returning to the hospital after her husband's surgery; the presiding official noted her clean record and said they would "give you a break," warning it would be her "one shot."
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved rezone 25-009 for a Burris hobby farm, approved R&P Earth and Forest’s reclamation plan and CUP 25-053, accepted the Descopia Woods final plat, and recommended updates to the county citation deposit schedule to the County Board.
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan
The Sterling Heights Community Alliance Committee and city staff welcomed newcomers at a free meet-and-greet; staff said the city mails invitations every six months to households that moved into Sterling Heights within the past six months and about 60 people typically register.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474), School Districts, Arizona
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London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
During public comment, residents described housing trends and raised concerns about sewer infrastructure and transparency of council livestreams; council and the mayor responded with technical clarifications and corrections about Mid Ohio representation and sewer reporting.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
After extended public comment and legal guidance on evidentiary standards, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee approved an early renewal for the Skilly pit’s nonmetallic mining and rock-crushing permit but voted 3–2 to deny the addition of a temporary hot-mix asphalt plant.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
A mayoral memo nominating Commissioner Viscara for vice mayor prompted a lengthy procedural dispute over whether nomination must occur at this November meeting; motions failed for lack of second and a roll call produced a tie, so the item was not finalized and will return in January.
Department of Homeland Security
In remarks at Harry Reid International Airport, the Department of Homeland Security secretary praised local 287(g) partnerships for immigration enforcement and said detainees are provided medical care and may be offered voluntary return assistance including $1,000 and a plane ticket.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
London City Council held a second reading of Ordinance 188-25, the proposed 2026 appropriation ordinance, and heard public questions about multiple fund lines. Council members debated adding a new $40,000 events line, with some urging a $10,000 cap and the mayor defending a larger amount for a portable stage and sound system.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Franklin Miguel was ceremonially sworn in as a member of the Lawrence City Council during a council meeting ceremony that included a prayer, welcome remarks, the oath and a pin presentation; no council vote was recorded in the transcript.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
The Police Advisory Committee elevated Vice Chair Davide to chair and elected Member Ruiz vice chair for 2026. During the same meeting, public commenters including MV Free urged the PAC to revise its draft annual report, calling a working-group section misleading and asking staff to incorporate corrections.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The commission authorized the city manager to negotiate terms for an offered sculpture donation from Joseph Milton but asked staff and donor counsel to return with a draft agreement addressing insurance, maintenance, liabilities and potential relocation before final acceptance in January.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
During the second reading of Ordinance 188-25 (the FY2026 appropriations), council members debated a newly proposed $40,000 'events' line to fund a portable stage, sound system and more programming. Some members urged retaining roughly $10,000 based on recent spending.
Department of Homeland Security
At an event at Harry Reid International Airport, the Department of Homeland Security announced a nationwide investment of over $1,000,000,000 in screening technologies and presented bonus checks to Transportation Security Administration employees who worked through a 43-day government shutdown.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
The Police Advisory Committee voted Dec. 17 to elevate Vice Chair Daniel Davidi to chair for 2026 and to appoint Member Ruiz as vice chair; votes were recorded by roll call and the committee moved scheduling items to January.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
MV Free and other community members told the San Rafael Police Advisory Committee that the draft annual report misrepresents the PAC's May 21 equitable policing recommendations and inappropriately amplifies a later working-group document; they asked the PAC to remove or reduce that section and include the data behind the recommendations.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
Experts told the San Rafael Police Advisory Committee that transparency—sharing policies, investigations and data—builds community trust, while lawyers and staff described how California law (including POST reporting and Right-to-Know provisions) limits what personnel records become public and when.
Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Emcees Theresa Padgett and Macy Melton led the Downtown Concord Christmas parade on Union Street, featuring municipal units, community groups and grand marshal Greg Walter; a speaker honored first responders after a recent act of violence and Santa closed the event.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
At its Nov. 20 session the City Commission approved multiple land‑use and design ordinances, adopted a 160‑color city palette, authorized several vendor contracts and directed staff to negotiate a sculpture donation, while a contested vice‑mayor nomination was left unresolved.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Tommy Boyd and council members raised concerns about sewer infrastructure, rising project costs and who represents the city on Mid Ohio; the mayor clarified the city's Mid Ohio representatives and said he had not received reports of blocked toilets from residents via administration.
Department of Homeland Security
Three TSA staff at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport described how a 43-day federal government shutdown affected their families — citing missed family events, medical costs, donated gas cards and community support — and said the announced $10,000 bonuses will help their households recover.
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County partners with Senior Planet to run volunteer‑led, in‑person classes for older residents; materials are provided at no charge, the county reports roughly 10 volunteer trainers and regional classes in Arnold, Murphys, San Andreas and other towns.
Department of Homeland Security
At a Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport event, DHS/TSA officials announced $10,000 bonuses for selected Transportation Security Administration employees recognized for service during a 43-day federal shutdown and said DHS will invest "over $1,000,000,000" in new screening technology to be deployed in the coming months.
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency offers a free mobile app, 'Calaveras HHSA,' that lists county resources and events, includes quick emergency links (911 and crisis hotlines), DMV/Real ID guidance and a searchable local calendar; a Unite Us portal integration is coming soon.
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County’s Health and Human Services Agency is promoting a free mobile app that centralizes county services and events and is running in-person Senior Planet classes for seniors, with volunteer trainers and a train‑the‑trainer program.
Santa Cruz County, California
The Santa Cruz City Planning Commission voted to approve a coastal permit to continue parking restrictions that support an enhanced street‑sweeping program in the city’s coastal zone. Staff cited water‑quality compliance and said the pilot collected more than 121 tons of trash; commissioners debated towing and enforcement escalation.
Events, Vacaville City, Solano County, California
Speakers at a Vacaville gathering said public murals boost downtown appeal and cited the Arts and Culture Master Plan; a representative said Bridal Theaters offered to pay for a mural on the condition the city authorizes an additional downtown mural.
Santa Cruz County, California
The Santa Cruz City Planning Commission voted to approve a coastal permit (CP250132) to continue parking restrictions that support a permanent street‑sweeping program in portions of the coastal zone, after staff presented data showing large trash removal and commissioners debated enforcement and towing. The motion passed with one dissent.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
Commission votes to elevate Vice Chair Davidi to chair and appoint Member Ruiz vice chair; committee defers 2026 schedule to a Jan. 10 special meeting and hears sharp public criticism that the draft annual report gives undue weight to a contested working-group writeup.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
Experts told the Police Advisory Commission that sustained misconduct findings trigger public disclosure and agencies must notify POST quickly; public commenters pressed the PAC to act on May 21 equitable policing recommendations and objected to a staff-reported working group.