What happened on Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Township staff reported two bids for the Langhorne Gables Phase 2 drainage project were well above the 2022 budget (budget $675,000; low bid $1,023,720). The board voted 5-0 to reject the bids and rebid the project in January 2023 to seek lower prices.
Draper City Council, Draper , Salt Lake County, Utah
Construction begins tomorrow despite school start; paving expected to finish by Friday.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council adopted the city budget that funds pay increases and two full‑time firefighter positions and held a public hearing on a proposed 'de minimis' tax rate expected to raise about $500,000 for personnel costs; staff estimated the average property owner would see about an $84.94 annual increase.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss challenges facing Laguna Honda Hospital amid federal scrutiny and proposed bed cuts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City opens vaccine clinics for children as monkeypox cases rise to 563 in San Francisco.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
A public commenter accused the Crockett Economic/Industrial Development Corporation of repeated budget overruns, excessive executive travel and allowance payments, and obstructing public-information requests; she urged the City Council to require budget amendments and transparency.
Draper City Council, Draper , Salt Lake County, Utah
Council unanimously denies ordinance 1550 8, preserving community development agreement and historic home.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed sale of Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority assets to Aqua Pennsylvania, citing concerns about rate increases, loss of local oversight and rapid process timing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco finds Walgreens liable for exacerbating the opioid crisis in landmark trial.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners grant permits for live entertainment at two new San Francisco venues
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Researchers aim to assess long COVID prevalence and effects across various Bay Area demographics.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Community members will gather on October 4 for a National Night Out event.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Official raises concerns over contradictory traffic assessments for proposed housing and road changes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supporters urge transparency and halt to patient transfers during Laguna Honda's compliance updates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge health officials to restore indoor mask mandates to protect vulnerable populations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH employees and officials honor Israel Rivera's leadership and contributions to public health.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township celebrates the opening of its upgraded public hall for community meetings.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Planning Commission endorses residential and commercial development plans for Bear Hall building.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco ramps up outreach on monkeypox amid local emergency declaration and vaccination promotion.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board decides to rebid Langhorne Gables drainage project in January 2023 after cost concerns.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council members aim to attract local talent by enhancing salaries for public safety workers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Neighbors express noise concerns from events at Stable Cafe during public comments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents advocate for indoor masks and public health campaigns to combat COVID and long COVID.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Calls to stop patient transfers until oversight issues at Laguna Honda Hospital are resolved.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Chow questions Laguna Honda's premature bed reduction as appeals await decision in October.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco officials update on COVID-19 cases as public urges for renewed mask mandates.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
City Council announces free event featuring first responders and activities for children.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco migrated to a new sf.gov platform, improving navigation and accessibility for users.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board supports maintaining vital public asset during budget planning and community engagement efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members demand action on COVID safety and indoor mask mandates to reduce transmission.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
CEIDC questioned on excessive spending and lack of response to public information requests
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff told the Entertainment Commission the department completed migration to the new sf.gov platform and has been conducting monkeypox outreach — including eBlasts and a public hub — to educate industry workers and promote vaccination to high‑risk groups.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Expert emphasizes need for certified leaders and data-driven assessments in health services.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The board votes to challenge Aqua's proposed takeover of local sewer services.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
The City of Crockett's Economic Development Corporation (EDC) presented a mostly flat budget for FY2022–23 but faced council questions about prospect incentives, a possible gas-line capital project, a $7,200 executive vehicle allowance and van use; the council approved the EDC budget by voice vote (recorded as 3–1).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Aug. 16 approved multiple permits — including a POE permit for Lion & Swan and an LLP for Stable Cafe — and amended hours for The Riptide to align with planning conditions. Commissioners attached standard Good Neighbor conditions and sound limits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Dr. Palmer challenges SFTPH's choice to de license beds during ongoing legal disputes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Director Grant Colfax announced back‑to‑school vaccine clinics and described expanded monkeypox vaccination capacity; dozens of public commenters urged reinstating an indoor mask mandate and stronger school and transit protections.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Residents voice traffic concerns over upcoming restaurants and residential projects in Middletown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Doctor Hallie Hammer receives recognition for 28 years of dedicated service in public health.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council approved a specific-use permit allowing horizontal mixed commercial and residential use at 205 East Goliad (Jeffrey W. Dorset / Possum Grape 2 LLC); planning recommended approval and two nearby property owners spoke in favor.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Acting Laguna Honda CEO Roland Pickens described a two‑phase mock survey that found infection‑control and environment‑of‑care deficiencies and outlined a 39‑pathway staff education plan. CMS has paused transfers and extended Medicare/Medicaid payments through Nov. 13 while litigation and appeals proceed.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission emphasizes commitment to Laguna Honda's history and urgent corrective actions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
At its Aug. 15 meeting Middletown supervisors approved the $11,500 purchase of a 1.94-acre Comcast parcel (with a $10,000 PECO Green Region grant), adopted updated stormwater ordinance changes required by PA DEP, and authorized bidding/consultant solicitations for several capital and planning projects; all recorded votes were 5-0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Caller expresses alarm at the state of Laguna Honda Hospital in health commission session.