Community members

Los Angeles County officials released resource maps to help navigate the county’s homeless response system for service providers. These tools are designed to connect people with housing and supportive services. The Department of Homeless Services and Housing created separate System Resource Maps tailored for single adults, families with children, and youth/young adults.

The hope for revitalizing Banyan Drive has been placed upon a new State Agency. Furthermore, Hilo community members have developed ideas regarding the future of the once-bustling district.

The Vallejo NAACP hosted a town hall with community members and police officials to discuss findings regarding allegations that Vallejo police officers bent their badges following officer-involved killings. The meeting was intended to address concerns over police accountability and rebuild trust.

Maui is weighing a $53 million Kīhei Desalination Plant due to capacity concerns. When details about this proposal were shared by the Maui Department of Water Supply, community members gave the idea a lukewarm reception.

A defaced mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center was restored following an act of antisemitic vandalism. Community members gathered in solidarity.

A family has identified a 17-year-old killed in an Austin Police Department (APD) shooting. Community members and advocacy groups are calling for accountability, while police leaders and the Austin Police Association urge the public not to rush to judgment.

More than 200 immigrant rights advocates, faith leaders, and community members rallied outside the North Carolina General Assembly to oppose the proposed reopening of a private prison as an ICE detention facility.

First responders and community members will hold a 90-mile memorial ride and ceremony this Friday to honor four law enforcement officers killed during the 2016 ambush in Baton Rouge.

Healthcare workers and community members gathered outside Columbia Memorial Health hospital to protest a proposed downsize from a main hospital to a critical access hospital. The demonstration included roughly 50 medical staff and residents opposing the management's plan.

Charlotte Douglas Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, faces aircraft noise concerns from neighboring communities. Aviation officials are creating feedback opportunities for residents to address these issues.

A 15-year-old boy is in custody for shooting a 5-year-old child in Detroit. The incident occurred at a playground; the child is recovering. Community tips aided the arrest, and no charges have been filed yet.

Community members rescued a frightened doodle mix near Paterson Great Falls. The dog, now named Kilo, is receiving veterinary care.

Community members in Dallas are opposing plans to bring a for-profit operator to the Kiest Tennis Center, fearing a loss of valuable programming and increased fees.

A judge rejected a leadership change for safety-net hospitals, leaving their future uncertain. Community members expressed frustration, stating they are 'back to square one' with no new leadership in place.

Community members are attacking Ebola clinics, distrusting doctors, and following burial traditions that may increase Ebola cases. The issue involves trust, death, and body bags in the context of past outbreaks.

A chemical storage tank failure in Longview, Washington, caused an explosion that increased the death toll. Community members held a vigil at R.A. Long Park, placing electric candles in response.

Nine people are missing following a tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. A community vigil was held at R.A. Long Park, where residents displayed photos of their loved ones affected by the incident.

A candlelight vigil for a rape survivor was held in Isla Vista, drawing students and community members to Greek Park. The event followed an unsolved rape and strangulation case near UC Santa Barbara, which has caused fear and frustration on campus.

A Peoria County deputy was honored with the Hometown Hero Award as part of the United States Freedom 250 celebration. U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationwide have been recognizing community members during May.

Residents in a Seattle neighborhood have constructed a massive barricade across streets due to a surge in violent crime. Community members report that the violence is now affecting residential areas, prompting fear and urgent safety measures.