City officials are advancing PermitSF changes that would let developers pay a $2,590 in‑lieu fee instead of planting replacement trees and would remove the appeals process for city‑initiated hazardous removals; supporters say it speeds permitting while critics worry it will reduce trees in neighborhoods.
Warm, dry and windy weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Oklahoma; officials recommended roughly 4,000 Woodward residents evacuate and a large Beaver County blaze has crossed into Kansas.
After the Palisades Fire and the loss of her husband, Ellen Rudolph had $38,000 stolen by scammers; her synagogue and a GoFundMe campaign have raised funds to help her rebuild.
Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the Olympic free skate and will perform in the figure skating gala on Saturday; he told NBC he has something special planned for fans.
LNG exports from Kitimat began in June 2025 and are expected to lift natural-gas royalties to about $1.3 billion in 2026–27, while business groups warned the budget includes higher taxes and a significant projected increase in debt over the three-year plan.
Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando unveiled a 10-show Broadway season for 2026-27 including Hamilton and Wicked, and announced spring country concerts featuring Sawyer Brown, Sammy Kershaw and Vince Gill.
MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative named Holyoke one of six Gateway Cities to receive a full‑time development fellow and access to grants and expert support for downtown projects.
Michael Guthrie arrived in Arizona while Pima County officials said DNA from a glove found about two miles from Nancy’s home did not match the federal CODIS database, and the FBI is using genealogy testing to pursue leads.
Susan Michalczyk was named Boston College's 2025 ACC UNITE Award recipient for co-creating two documentaries about Lou Montgomery, the university's first Black student-athlete. Her films and related projects aim to recover Montgomery's story and support a foundation in his name.
Local leaders in Bloomington-Normal reflected on the life and influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at age 84, noting his personal touch and community work such as scholarships and labor support.
