What happened on Sunday, 23 November 2025
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commission approved a set of ordinances and resolutions on land use, design standards, anchoring rules, budget adjustments, equipment purchases, contracts and appointments; a detailed 'Votes at a glance' lists each item and outcome.
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.
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.
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.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The commission directed the city manager to negotiate an art-donation agreement for the sculpture 'Mariposa (Soles)' (donor referenced as Joseph Milson/Milton); commissioners asked staff to include insurance, maintenance, location and liability terms in a draft returned in January.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
A mayoral nomination for vice mayor prompted an extended charter-interpretation dispute; commissioners failed to confirm a vice mayor and voted to revisit the item in January 2026.
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.