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Halloween pedestrian safety at River Road construction
Sidewalk repairs at the end of River Road won't be done by Halloween, and a contractor was seen dumping leaves in the street despite new city rules. That's a squeeze for the crowds of trick-or-treaters who flood that neighborhood each year.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026
MediumPublic Safety
City Ordinance Updates
The legal department, city recorder, and police department are updating badly outdated city ordinances — some still reference cigarette vending machines. Updates will come to council one chapter at a time, starting with Chapter 8 (business ordinances).
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026