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City officials presented plans for income-based apartment projects, land acquisitions and continued infill work, and updated the status of the 100 Homes program and related ARPA funding.

Dan Stefano will begin as Fire Chief of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District on February 2, 2026; he brings more than 30 years of fire service experience and most recently served as Fire Chief for the City of Costa Mesa.

Chewy Vet Care opened a Meyerland clinic on Jan. 30 as its second Houston-area location, featuring a viewing window into treatment areas and a digital pet portal for records and prescriptions.

A Catholic World Report analysis cited by the Register found Nashville and Tulsa tied for first in 'fruitfulness'—measured by seminarians, infant baptisms, weddings and adult converts per capita—and both dioceses serve small Catholic minorities where active parish life and invitation are credited for growth.

Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first New York State location on January 30 at 1934 Middle Country Rd. in Centereach, Long Island, with a ribbon-cutting planned for 6:45 a.m. and doors opening at 7 a.m.

The Gujarat government announced construction of Gram Panchayat buildings‑cum‑talati residences in 2,666 villages at a cost of Rs 663 crore, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana which will first cover 114 taluka‑headquarter villages without municipalities.

A study by Serrano, Gallego and Alfaya examines how presenting stories and profiles of female scientists in early childhood settings shapes children's attitudes toward science; the researchers used qualitative interviews and classroom observations to gather rich narratives.

The Multicultural Affairs Book Club meets monthly to discuss diverse authors and to support student leadership and community building.

Belz received final authorization to expand its bais medrash building at its world center in Yerushalayim, with plans to enlarge the main beis medrash and rebuild the Groyse Shtub into a multi-level hall. The approval was granted on the Belzer Yom Hatzalah after years of effort by community askanim and city officials.

Broadway Polaroids, a New York project known for candid Polaroid portraits of Broadway performers, says audiences increasingly value authenticity and presence as digital attention becomes harder to sustain.