Police lawsuits raise city costs, Man convicted for Sept. fatal crash
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, which has a weather forecast of likely showers according to the National Weather Service.
This week’s events roundup includes some indoor options to celebrate mom, like brunches and an Infinity Room comedy show. Read more here. There are also new exhibits showing at art galleries throughout the city, described here.
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City officials say two big trial losses and an expensive settlement – all related to police use of force – have triggered higher insurance rates, forcing city departments to pay…
A jury on Wednesday found Terrance Quackenbush-Benson was high on an inhalant when he caused a Sept. 16 crash that killed Blanca Franco-Ramos and Heriberto Rangel-Rangel.
The 2025 fire season is projected to be more intense than the 2024 season fire leaders said, but emergency response agencies have begun preparing early.
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