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Residents had complained that several blocks contained overlapping time limits and loading restrictions. The new signs use a single panel for each parking zone.

The seasonal program emphasizes drought-tolerant perennials, native grasses and plants suited to pollinators. Crews began work this week outside Town Hall and the Community Center.

A second Saturday class is being considered. Staff said demand for practical art workshops has increased steadily over the past year.

Early plans include housing, a small grocery store and public green space. A formal planning application has not yet been submitted.

The review follows repeated requests from residents and emergency services for clearer local naming. No existing street addresses will change.

The first event will cover small electrical appliances, bicycles, clothing and basic furniture repairs. Organizers say the goal is as much social as practical.

Move-in began Thursday morning across the university district. Additional buses are running between North Station and campus throughout the weekend.

The vehicle replaces a twelve-year-old unit that will remain available as a reserve ambulance. It includes redesigned equipment storage requested by local paramedics.

The vehicles carry 24 passengers and are intended for streets where full-size buses are difficult to maneuver. Passenger feedback will be collected through September.

Conservators will catalogue the collection before a public exhibition planned for next year. Several posters are believed to be rare surviving originals.

Food service, personal services and creative businesses accounted for most new applications. City staff said downtown vacancy has continued to decline.

Higher-than-expected sales tax revenue and lower winter maintenance costs accounted for most of the difference. The council has not yet decided how the surplus will be allocated.

Half the beds were assigned through a neighborhood lottery, with the remainder reserved for school groups and community organizations.

Two incidents involved dry grass ignited by consumer fireworks. A third call involved a burned hand that was treated at the scene.

The fountains are connected to new underground water lines and include lower drinking bowls for dogs. Rangers had repeatedly identified dehydration as a problem during summer weekends.

Crews replaced damaged timber decking and reinforced two support beams. The popular route had been closed for eleven days.

Families filled the west stands despite temperatures remaining above 80 degrees until sunset. The ceremony ended with the school band performing its traditional final-year medley.

The ground floor will include space for three independent businesses. Developers say the existing mature oak at the corner will remain.

Small electronics, sunglasses and loose cash were taken. Police said there was no evidence that any vehicle had been forcibly opened.

The opening program mixes family films, classics and two California-made independent features. Seating is first come, first served.

The trucks will primarily carry tools, plants and irrigation equipment between downtown parks. Larger vehicles will remain in use for tree work and heavy loads.

The sessions will take place in the ground-floor meeting room at Town Hall. Staff say the format is intended for short local concerns rather than formal planning or permit matters.

The expansion follows a partnership with Silverdale Regional Hospital. New simulation rooms are expected to open before the 2027 academic year.

The ten-week program will feature local bands, student performers and two visiting jazz groups. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

The project was requested by parents using the adjacent playground. Drivers are now limited to 20 mph along the block.

The Silverdale company has seen increasing demand from hotels and restaurants across Northern California. The expansion will take place on its existing industrial site.

The first phase will focus on residential streets south of downtown where summer surface temperatures are highest. Residents will be invited to request suitable trees for the strip outside their homes.

Families gathered around the Community Center park for food stalls, games and live music. Organizers ran out of folding chairs shortly after 2 p.m.

Parks staff installed temporary fencing after several duck families began crossing the busiest section of trail. The normal route is expected to reopen in June.

Their robot placed second in the regional autonomous navigation challenge. Local businesses have begun raising money to help cover travel costs.

A search team reached the pair shortly before midnight. Neither required medical treatment, although both were cold and had run out of water.

The collection includes fiction, poetry, history and independently published work. Authors can submit titles for consideration throughout the year.

The six-month trial connects downtown, the university district and North Station. Ridership figures will determine whether the schedule becomes permanent.

Creekview will include townhomes, apartments and twelve below-market-rate units. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

Both goals came in the second half in front of a season-high home crowd. The semifinal will be played Saturday afternoon.

Last year’s pilot reduced irrigation and produced a noticeable increase in native pollinators. Paths will be cut through the taller vegetation.

The revised ordinance replaces seasonal permits introduced during the pandemic. Businesses must maintain a clear pedestrian route and remove furniture during major street works.

Upholstery will be replaced while the wooden frames and brass numbering plates are retained. Work will take place in stages to keep the venue open.

Trained staff will offer the service at the Public Safety building between 9 a.m. and noon. Appointments are recommended but not required.

The expansion follows an increase in donations from local supermarkets and residents. No referral is required to collect a basic grocery package.

Work will take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. over three consecutive nights. Residents will retain driveway access whenever construction allows.

The ensemble will perform film music and contemporary classical works at the Arts Center. More than sixty young musicians are taking part.

The company says the new location will employ approximately twenty people. Renovation of the former pharmacy is already underway.

Police returned four of the bicycles to their owners within two days. Officers are still trying to identify the owners of the remaining two.

Improvements include a larger climbing structure, accessible swings and additional benches. The old wooden train has been repaired rather than replaced.

The campaign included a read-a-thon, bake sale and sponsored walk. Installation is scheduled for the summer break.

The surrounding trail remains open with a signed detour. Parks staff expect repairs to take approximately two weeks.

Specialists will clean the mechanism, replace several worn components and repaint the clock hands. The project is expected to take three weeks.

The show includes more than eighty photographs by seven local photographers. Admission is free through March.

Plans include twelve small offices, shared meeting rooms and four street-facing retail units. The original brick façade will be retained.

Fire crews arrived shortly after 8 p.m. and brought the fire under control within twenty minutes. No injuries were reported, and investigators believe the fire began near a battery charger.

Valley oak, California sycamore and western redbud were planted along the creek. Temporary fencing will protect the youngest trees through summer.

The hall includes quiet rooms, group tables, lockers and a small overnight café counter. Student identification is required after 10 p.m.

Installation will begin in February, with most seating placed near shops, cafés and the weekly farmers market. Two parking spaces will be removed to create a larger shaded seating area near Pine Avenue.

Volunteers will serve pancakes, fruit, eggs and coffee between 8 and 11 a.m. Children under twelve eat free.

The shelters are the first installed under the city’s new transit comfort program. Additional locations are planned near the hospital and university.