What happened on Saturday, 06 December 2025
Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona
An unidentified speaker promoted Goodyear’s Holidays on the Square, describing decorations, games and a synthetic ice rink, and invited residents to email city leaders or address the Goodyear City Council for three minutes; the speaker also said the city expects continued growth into 2026.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Plaintiffs asked the court to exclude the testimonial opinions and conclusions in the Independent Forensic Team (IFT) report, saying non‑testifying IFT members did not disclose methodologies; defendants said the 500‑page report is widely relied upon and will be tested through witnesses, including potential live testimony from John France.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County staff announced that the annual MS4 stormwater public meeting is next Friday at 9 a.m. at the Public Works basement training room, explained the meeting is a permit requirement, and encouraged public awareness despite historically low turnout.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The Audit Committee agreed to invite component-unit representatives to a January meeting and proposed a $2,500 per-entity subsidy to encourage them to use the county's selected external auditor so audits can be completed earlier and county deadlines met.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
During an agenda review, staff summarized consent items including a Comcare/DECA respite‑care contract cap increase (from $75,000 to $100,000 for 2025 and a $100,000 cap for next year), a $200,000 county contribution to Project Access/Center Plains Healthcare Partnership, and a $204,903 transfer to fund year‑one of an Axon justice premium package.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The Grand County Audit Committee opened its Dec. 5 meeting, approved the Sept. 30 minutes by motion of Commissioner Martinez (seconded by Commissioner Hadler), and proceeded to discuss 2026 audit planning.
West Chester Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its annual organization meeting the West Chester Area School District board swore in newly elected directors, elected officers, retained Turner & Burke as solicitor and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule after amending committee start times to 6:00 p.m.
Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona
Goodyear officials and staff opened 'Holidays on the Square' at Goodyear Civic Square with a tree-lighting ceremony, free family activities and a synthetic ice rink operating weekends through Dec. 28; on-site waivers are required and skate sessions last 30 minutes.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
At the 187th Judicial District Court docket, a defendant withdrew an appeal, a prior bond forfeiture was set aside pending bondsman confirmation, and the court accepted plea agreements and imposed sentences in several cases, including revocation and a short jail term under a plea deal.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Judge Redford took five pretrial motions under advisement in Krieger v. Michigan agencies and told parties he will issue a written opinion by Thursday; he reiterated a Jan. 5 pretrial conference and a Jan. 12 trial start and told lawyers to finalize exhibits and witness logistics.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County commissioners discussed a one‑year $800,000 contract extension with KDOT for the Northwest Expressway right‑of‑way program and expressed support for making the county contribution contingent on a favorable Major Investment Study (MIS) outcome or other protective language.
Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
The Economic Development Committee reviewed New Leaf Energy’s proposal for two 5 MW battery systems at 426 East Brighton Avenue, heard detailed safety and reliability testimony from developers and fire experts, and held the item for further study while staff forms a cross-department working group.
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
An unidentified Davis County resident praised local donors — including 'Savi' from the Utah Jazz and staff identified as Farmington Mercedes‑Benz — for delivering 150 hams to people in need and urged neighbors to help one another.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Representatives from the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties briefed the board on a required Community Achievement Plan covering early childhood, two learning centers, MOEC collective impact and attendance supports; board members asked about literacy alignment and parent engagement; plan returns for approval next month.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
During public comment, a community theater proposal and wayfinding signs were suggested; the committee voted by voice to move its Jan. 2 meeting to Jan. 9 at 09:30.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The commission approved a conditional use permit, coastal development permit and sign permit for the Seahorse Tavern (1796 S. Coast Highway) under new ownership, adding conditions that include limiting live entertainment to the front of the building and ending music 30 minutes before close, restricting rear-door use to ADA/deliveries/emergency with signage, and limiting trash handling to 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the commission recommended a historic parking reduction to City Council.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
At its Dec. 5 meeting the board adopted the 2026-30 strategic plan, approved bylaw revisions, authorized several commissioner contracts including a learning platform pilot (approved 5-3), a high-quality IEP pilot, a veterans education system contract, and a 21st CCLC evaluation; most motions passed by roll call votes recorded on the transcript.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Deputy Chief Ray Hensley urged residents to avoid ladder and rooftop decorating after saying nearly 15,000 Americans a year visit ERs for holiday-decoration injuries and directed listeners to the Sedgwick County Fire District website for tips.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Committee members agreed to launch Survey 3 after the holidays to rank proposed projects for a possible city bond, discussed outreach materials and financing models (a roughly $43 million recommended maximum bond), and debated whether ballot language should be broad with a companion council resolution listing projects.
Tredyffrin-Easttown SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At the Dec. 5 meeting a resident urged the board to study changing the district's three‑payment school tax schedule to four installments, saying several Chester County districts use a four‑payment option and that it would ease burdens on seniors and low‑income homeowners.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The commission granted the Pacific Marine Mammal Center an additional six-month temporary use permit and coastal development permit to continue operations at the Laguna Beach dog park while construction delays finish; staff said prior conditions remain in force and found the action CEQA-exempt.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
NDE officials described Nebraska Leads Literacy, a multiyear initiative that layers leadership development onto statutory teacher training and CLSD grant-funded subgrants; 44 districts currently receive CLSD funding and the department plans cohort launches and web resources to scale supports.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The committee prioritized audits of restricted funds (including TRT/TRCC, airport and roads), discussed fund-balance clarity and clerk staff capacity, supported remote access for auditors and endorsed exploring an annual risk assessment and a fraud hotline.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
Board approved the TIRZ No. 1 FY25 annual report (required by Chapter 311, Texas Tax Code). The report lists $981,000 in FY25 revenues, expenditures of about $920,000, and captured value for tax year 2024 of $191,800,000; the report will be sent to the state comptroller and taxing entities.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Commissioner Maher told the State Board of Education an internal reporting change led to TEOSA overpayments, identified three districts facing large prior corrections, and described steps to fix data processes; a heated exchange followed after a board member used the word "stole" to describe the effect on other districts.
Tredyffrin-Easttown SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At the Dec. 5 reorganization meeting, the Tredyffrin‑Easttown School District board swore in newly elected members and unanimously chose Sue Tiede as board president and Kenneth Hong as vice president in 9–0 roll‑call votes under district Policy 91‑31.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
TIRZ No. 1 staff presented a final development update on Townsquare, reporting steady visitation but weaker retail occupancy and previewing a $12.5 million reimbursable investment and new 2025 event-marketing support to draw more visitors.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Defendants urged the court to bar proof framed as governmental inaction from supporting inverse‑condemnation liability and to limit reliance on Dr. David Williams' model over asserted input errors; plaintiffs said context and concealment evidence remain relevant and that admissibility goes to weight.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
State demographer Christopher Wright told the Economic Forum Nevada's growth is increasingly driven by migration, not natural increase; the statewide median age rose to 39.5 in 2024 and REMI-based projections show the state reaching about 3.7 million by 2044, with growth concentrated in Clark and Washoe counties.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
DETR chief economist David Schmidt told the Economic Forum that Nevada's September employment data were essentially flat (about +5,000 jobs), unemployment held near 5.3% and hourly wages rose roughly 5–6% year-over-year; construction and parts of retail and wholesale have shown multi-year slowdown while health care remains a leading growth sector.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
At the Dec. 5 Economic Forum staff said FY2025 general fund collections were about $22 million below the May forecast, noting an $83 million commerce-tax timing shortfall and a one-time $135 million unclaimed-property deposit; year-to-date FY2026 is $102.5 million above forecast but largely reflects timing shifts and one-offs.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously adopted resolution 25-2355 finding acceptance of four donated properties consistent with the city's general plan and exempt from CEQA. Staff said the parcels will expand the city's open-space inventory and carry no direct financial obligation for the city.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Committee members set 2026 Audit Committee meeting dates (Jan. 9, March 20, May 29, Sept. 18 and Dec. 4) and discussed moving the draft-audit review early enough to allow county commission action by mid-June.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Jury empaneled in State v. Duron Evans; prosecutor described evidence that the defendant choked the complainant, the defense attacked witness credibility and alleged missing or edited video evidence, and the state called officers to testify and to offer a recorded interview of the defendant.