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83-Year-Old Clovis Councilman Takes Work Ethic to a Whole New Level

08/03/2016 - 7:51 PM By Brittany M.

Harry Armstrong is the dedicated public servant we should all strive to be.

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Two Mexican Mayors Killed in Two Days

07/27/2016 - 9:19 PM By Brittany M.

In the violence-prone states of Mexico, being a public servant isn’t just a challenge. It’s often deadly.

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Hugo, Colo. Officials: There’s No THC in the Water After All

07/25/2016 - 4:39 PM By Brittany M.

Just a little reefer madness.

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Mysterious Sounds Rattle California Town

07/25/2016 - 4:25 PM By Brittany M.

Put on your tinfoil hats because we have a story for you.

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Hate in Haight: KKK Actively Recruiting in San Francisco

07/18/2016 - 9:10 PM By Brittany M.

They've chosen an odd market, that's for sure.

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Palos Verdes Estates Officials: Surfer Gang's Fort Must Go

07/13/2016 - 9:31 PM By Brittany M.

Nice fort, boys. It’d be a shame if something happened to it.

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Heartbreak in Hayward: City Workers Accidentally Destroy Geologists’ Mecca

07/11/2016 - 4:15 PM By Brittany M.

A piece of sidewalk beloved by earthquake nerds everywhere was unwittingly destroyed last month when a Hayward city crew was sent out to do repairs.

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Update: Browser the Library Cat May Stay

07/04/2016 - 9:31 PM By Brittany M.

Justice is served.

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CityNews Now on MailChimp

06/28/2016 - 12:23 PM By admin

After nine years and 10 million (that's right) emails sent, CityNews is switching off of Constant Contact.

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Texas City Council Kicks Library Cat to the Curb

06/28/2016 - 12:16 AM By Brittany M.

Is this the meanest city council ever?

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