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Hawk Fire Expands; Washoe Evacuations Rise
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Hawk Fire in Washoe County has triggered major U.S. 395 closures, with northbound traffic stopped from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road and southbound traffic restricted between Red Rock Road and Parr Boulevard as evacuations expand to areas north of Somersett; residents are urged to monitor PerimeterMap or Nevada 511 for updates. As containment efforts continue, roughly 10,500 acres have burned with about 400 personnel on scene, and officials emphasize avoiding unnecessary travel and keeping emergency lines clear.
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US Cities Pilot Rest in Red Rewards Drivers
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U.S. cities like Albuquerque and Portland have piloted an incentive-based rest-on-red program that gives law-abiding drivers earlier greens by coordinating signals with posted speeds, resulting in fewer red-light stops and a drop in crashes and injuries on busy corridors. Officials describe the approach as a 'virtual speed bump' that motivates safe driving by linking speed to signal timing and showing noticeable improvements on routes such as Lead and Coal avenues and Southeast Powell Boulevard.
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Singhs Vietnamese permanently closes both San Antonio locations
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— Aug 10, 2026
Singhs Vietnamese permanently closed both of its San Antonio locations after an announced brief hiatus in August, with co-founder Eric Treviño thanking staff and loyal customers for the years of support. The mealtime brand, which started as a food truck in 2018 and later expanded to UTSA Boulevard in 2026, did not disclose a reason for the closures, prompting grief from longtime fans as the St. Mary’s Strip and UTSA Boulevard sites shut down.
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Driver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind it
WVLT News · 815.8K views · Aug 31, 2026
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Etobicoke Woman Shot Dead; Homicide Investigates
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— Jul 24, 2026
A woman was found shot dead in Etobicoke north-west Toronto near Humberwood and Rexdale Boulevards, with police saying the suspect fled the scene and no description has been released. The homicide unit is leading the investigation and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
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Rapper Arrested After Allegedly Charging at Police While Almost Naked in LA
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— Aug 22, 2025
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly hospitalized Thursday morning after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to reports of a naked man walking along Ventura Boulevard, one of the city’s busiest…
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Waymo Robotaxi Crash in LA; Vehicle Not At Fault
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— Jul 26, 2026
A Waymo robotaxi collided with a blue sedan on Venice Boulevard in Pico-Union around 5:45 a.m., injuring several people including a pedestrian and sending two to hospitals as investigators work to determine the sequence of events. Waymo says it is coordinating with first responders and prioritizing safety while the investigation continues.
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Denver approves no-cost intergovernmental agreement for Wynkoop Crossing
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— Jul 23, 2026
Denver approved a no-cost intergovernmental agreement to finance and build the Wynkoop Crossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Speer Boulevard, funded by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2 and 3. In sports and regional media, Syracuse beat West Virginia to reach the Sweet 16, the Utah Mammoth announced a home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks and added Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, Jokic and the Nuggets delivered a strong showing against the Jazz, and local media profiles and programming updates from KSL and KQED highlight ongoing coverage.
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