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Jul 15, 2026
LAX people mover contractor sues city over ongoing dispute with airport
The completion of the automated people mover train at LAX, also known as Skylink, has been delayed for years. In a lawsuit, the developer blames the city of the setbacks.
Jul 15, 2026
LAPD renegotiating deal with Flock Safety to access company's license plate readers
The LAPD halted its relationship with Flock Safety last week over concerns about how the company stores and shares data collected from automated license plate readers, but officials said Tuesday they are negotiating a new deal with more safeguards in place.
Jul 14, 2026
South Dayton votes against dissolution
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In South Dayton, residents voted against dissolution of the village government following a referendum held on Tuesday. If passed, the vote would have effectively dissolved the village's government. With dissolution not passing this year, supporters must wait four years to try the dissolution vote again.
Jul 14, 2026
Hochul halts new data center approvals via executive order
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday that halts approvals for new data centers until July 2027, in order to protect New Yorkers from increased utility bills and depleted water resources.
Jul 14, 2026
Reaction pours in following resignation of BPS superintendent
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials with Buffalo Public Schools continue to be tight-lipped after the shocking resignation of Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga Monday night. "Nobody on our team had any hint that anything was different," said Richard Nigro, president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation. "It kind of caught us all off guard." The school district [...]
Jul 14, 2026
Lobster poachers pinched in Santa Monica; crustaceans stuffed in bags, backpacks, a baby stroller
A clawed caper at the Santa Monica Pier went awry despite 'sophisticated' attempts by suspects to get away with poaching roughly three dozen spiny lobsters, authorities said.
Jul 14, 2026
Williamsville East administrator convicted of DWI
Jul 14, 2026
WATCH: Hadestown makes the jump from Broadway to the big screen
Tony Award winners Andre De Shields and Anais Mitchell discuss the excitement behind the theatrical realese of the hit musical, Hadestown.
Jul 14, 2026
This invasive insect threatens California's wine industry. It's been linked to another Costco-sold plant
This is the second known infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in plants sold at California Costco warehouses in recent months. The invasive insect can be deadly to grapevines and threatens the state's massive wine industry.
Jul 14, 2026
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday to finish the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term.
Jul 14, 2026
Town supervisor, resident clash over radioactive contamination outreach
Exchange between the Town of Niagara supervisor and a local resident underscores tensions over radioactive contamination investigation by state and federal environmental agencies.
Jul 14, 2026
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election
Jul 14, 2026
Bipartisan group of senators unveil Graham's Russia sanctions bill
Democratic Sen. Blumenthal said passage would be a "fitting tribute" to Graham.