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The Southwest Utah Public Health Department struggled to persuade parents to vaccinate their children despite the disease’s spread, said David Heaton, the department’s spokesman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The mayor defended the Convention Center project, arguing it would boost tourism, while saying the police raises were needed to keep the department’s ranks from shrinking more than they already have since 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Bakersfield City Hall, the local police headquarters, nearby buildings and multiple roads were closed during the hostage situation, as the police department's negotiation team began contacting the suspect via telephone.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The department’s funding is now flat with pre-pandemic levels when adjusted for inflation, and well above it in nominal dollars.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

In the department’s beefed-up hovercar Rick next flew to Polokov’s apartment building in the Tenderloin.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick