# documenters — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover documenters. Page: Feed: --- ## [Counterpoint: Precision cuts both ways in PFAS debate](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2026/08/counterpoint-precision-cuts-both-ways-in-pfas-debate/) _2026-08-20 · By David Sullivan-Nightengale · MinnPost_ A recent Voices commentary rightly said patients deserve context, not alarm, on PFAS and medical devices. Full disclosure is part of the solution. The post Counterpoint: Precision cuts both ways in PFAS debate appeared first on MinnPost . ## [Stripping TPS from Haitians, Salvadorans and others is the newest phase of Trump’s enforcement strategy](https://www.minnpost.com/national/washington/2026/08/stripping-tps-from-haitians-salvadorans-and-others-is-the-newest-phase-of-trumps-enforcement-strategy/) _2026-08-20 · Ana Radelat · MinnPost_ While Haitians in Minnesota face a tough choice, Somalis and Salvadorans are at risk for deportation, too. The post Stripping TPS from Haitians, Salvadorans and others is the newest phase of Trump’s enforcement strategy appeared first on MinnPost . ## [U.S. immigration crackdown](https://www.minnpost.com/opinion/sacks-view/2026/08/u-s-immigration-crackdown-steve-sack-editorial-cartoon/) _2026-08-20 · Steve Sack · MinnPost_ Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on U.S. immigration policy, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post U.S. immigration crackdown appeared first on MinnPost . ## [San Diego hasn’t painted these curbs red but hands out hundreds of parking tickets at them](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/20/san-diego-daylighting-tickets-unpainted-curbs/) _2026-08-20 · Jake Kincaid · inewsource_ Four of San Diego’s 10 most-ticketed “daylighting” intersections have unmarked curbs yet parking citations are being issued by the hundreds. This content San Diego hasn’t painted these curbs red but hands out hundreds of parking tickets at them appeared first on inewsource . ## [Neighbors are nervous about plans for Escondido to annex county land for 140 new homes](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/20/escondido-housing-development-opposition-neighbors/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Futterman · inewsource_ Developers say the two-story homes on 17 acres currently just outside Escondido would help the city with its housing needs. This content Neighbors are nervous about plans for Escondido to annex county land for 140 new homes appeared first on inewsource . ## [Does Minnesota have counties that are maternity care deserts?](https://www.minnpost.com/fact-briefs/2026/08/does-minnesota-have-counties-that-are-maternity-health-care-deserts/) _2026-08-20 · Maddie Robinson · MinnPost_ About 64,000 women in Minnesota between the ages of 15 and 44 live in regions with no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities. The post Does Minnesota have counties that are maternity care deserts? appeared first on MinnPost . ## [Support civic skill-building with Twin Cities Documenters](https://www.minnpost.com/inside-minnpost/2026/08/help-grow-twin-cities-documenters/) _2026-08-20 · Jackie Renzetti · MinnPost_ Your support helps train more residents, reduce barriers to civic participation and strengthen community connections across the Twin Cities. The post Support civic skill-building with Twin Cities Documenters appeared first on MinnPost . ## [Mike Lindell and $825K to spare for a recount](https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2026/08/mike-lindell-and-825k-to-spare-for-a-recount/) _2026-08-20 · MinnPost staff · MinnPost_ Plus: Other rich CEOs; Target’s tariff bump; North Loop vs. data centers; and a Walker art exhibit that is actually art. The post Mike Lindell and $825K to spare for a recount appeared first on MinnPost . ## [What’s behind a new push to bring high quality schools to every Cleveland neighborhood](https://signalcleveland.org/behind-a-new-effort-to-bring-high-quality-schools-to-every-cleveland-neighborhood-future-ready-city-fund-education-reform-charters/) _2026-08-20 · Franziska Wild · Signal Cleveland_ Future Ready Cleveland is funding new charter schools and reshaping education options along the way. The post What’s behind a new push to bring high quality schools to every Cleveland neighborhood appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [New charter schools are popping up as CMSD downsizes](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-charter-schools-cmsd-future-ready-rooted-foward-geo-acadamy-cleveland-primary-sports-academy/) _2026-08-20 · Franziska Wild · Signal Cleveland_ A crop of new specialized charter schools is coming to Cleveland as the publicly-run school district downsizes. The post New charter schools are popping up as CMSD downsizes appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BfOpyI0Ucdy7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Staffer slams AI use at county library, says not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars](https://signalcleveland.org/staffer-slams-ai-use-at-cuyahoga-county-library-use-of-taxpayer-dollars/) _2026-08-20 · Cleveland Documenters · Signal Cleveland_ A new artificial intelligence policy faced pushback from some CCPL employees and concern from some board members. The post Staffer slams AI use at county library, says not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Insider trading has spiked on betting markets. San Diego County hopes to get ahead of it](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/19/san-diego-county-kalshi-polymarket-predictive-gambling-insider/) _2026-08-19 · Cody Dulaney · inewsource_ Predictive gambling markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have allowed insiders to profit from sensitive information. This content Insider trading has spiked on betting markets. San Diego County hopes to get ahead of it appeared first on inewsource . ## [Documenters report: Minneapolis Planning Commission OKs two shelters; new fence rules](https://www.minnpost.com/documenters/2026/08/documenters-report-minneapolis-planning-commission-oks-two-shelters-new-fence-rules/) _2026-08-19 · By Twin Cities Documenters · MinnPost_ The commission approved a proposal from City Council members to update the zoning code to allow six-foot fences if the top two feet have some transparency, among other changes. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis Planning Commission OKs two shelters; new fence rules appeared first on MinnPost . ## [San Ysidro rec center gets a makeover](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/19/san-ysidro-rec-center-playground-reopen-diza-rd/) _2026-08-19 · Crystal Niebla · inewsource_ Renovations centered around accessibility. However, it led to a closure of a boxing program at the center. This content San Ysidro rec center gets a makeover appeared first on inewsource . ## [Documenters are making an impact](https://www.minnpost.com/inside-minnpost/2026/08/documenters-are-making-an-impact-minnpost/) _2026-08-19 · Alicia Pedersen · MinnPost_ Bringing essential information to Minnesotans is what we strive to do at MinnPost, and Twin Cities Documenters are helping do that. The post Documenters are making an impact appeared first on MinnPost . ## [Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot](https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2026/08/americans-have-elected-only-3-black-governors-this-year-8-major-party-candidates-are-on-the-ballot/) _2026-08-19 · By Bill Barrow and Steven Sloan, Associated Press · MinnPost_ GOP candidate Lisa Demuth would be the first woman — and first woman of color — to be elected governor of Minnesota. The post Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot appeared first on MinnPost . ## [Judge tosses Minnesota lawsuit that sought to eliminate standards board for nursing home workers](https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/08/judge-tosses-minnesota-lawsuit-that-sought-to-eliminate-standards-board-for-nursing-home-workers/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Blake · MinnPost_ The ruling paves the way for the state to enforce a recently approved $19 minimum wage for all nursing home workers. The post Judge tosses Minnesota lawsuit that sought to eliminate standards board for nursing home workers appeared first on MinnPost . ## [San Diego County sheriff, supervisors at odds over gun range use by CBP](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/19/san-diego-county-gun-range-ice-cbp-use/) _2026-08-19 · Sofía Mejías-Pascoe · inewsource_ License agreements among San Diego County, ICE and CBP allowed federal agents to use firing ranges in county control for years. No longer. This content San Diego County sheriff, supervisors at odds over gun range use by CBP appeared first on inewsource . ## [Around Randolph: The 168th Portage County Randolph Fair is coming](https://theportager.com/around-randolph-the-168th-portage-county-randolph-fair-is-coming/) _2026-08-19 · Sandy Engle · The Portager_ Get ready to celebrate with our county’s greatest show! The 168th Portage County Fair (Aug. 25-30) will be bigger than ever partly due to an increase of 4-H youth who are participating. ## [Contract negotiations drag on at GE HealthCare in Aurora](https://theportager.com/contract-negotiations-drag-on-at-ge-health-care-in-aurora/) _2026-08-19 · Wendy DiAlesandro · The Portager_ About 130 employees at Aurora’s GE HealthCare facility joined IAM Union Local 1363 in January 2025, and they’ve been negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement ever since. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nmi8I7uGFRIL) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Op-ed: One meal. One child. One family at a time](https://theportager.com/op-ed-one-meal-one-child-one-family-at-a-time/) _2026-08-19 · Op-Ed Contributor · The Portager_ 2026 has been a challenging and difficult year for a lot of families in Portage County, with many living paycheck to paycheck, barely keeping up with the rising cost of, well, everything. But even in these trying times, it is important – and perhaps necessary – to celebrate some of the good that is happening, too. ## [Documenters: Brimfield Township Trustees meeting for Aug. 3, 2026](https://theportager.com/documenters-brimfield-township-trustees-meeting-for-aug-3-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Noell Wolfgram Evans · The Portager_ Mullaly then offered a report from the fire department and said they were currently looking at cost-cutting measures. Those include limiting purchases; stopping TV, newspapers and coffee at the station; limiting training; and limiting participation in the county teams. ## [Documenters: Field Board of Education meeting for Aug. 10, 2026](https://theportager.com/documenters-field-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Noell Wolfgram Evans · The Portager_ Also in the consent agenda, Heflinger proposed the removal of school fees, excluding extra and co-curricular activities. He additionally asked for approval for contracts to purchase ELA books, for pest control services with A-Best Pest Control and with the ESC for special services. ## [Documenter: Crestwood Board of Education meeting for Aug. 11, 2026](https://theportager.com/documenter-crestwood-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-11-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Noell Wolfgram Evans · The Portager_ With a projected growth in revenue in 2027, the end balance that year is estimated to be $750,000. That number will continue to grow in 2028 to $1.035 million. At that point, revenue numbers will flatten out. He predicted that in 2030, the district “will need to pay close attention to their cash on hand.” ## [The Setlist: Portage County live music for Aug. 19-25](https://theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-19-25/) _2026-08-19 · Mike D · The Portager_ I hope you all are getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Summer is once again slowly moving to the rearview mirror of 2026. ## [Portage County obituaries for Aug. 17-18, 2026](https://theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-17-18-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Report · The Portager_ Remembering those we've lost in Portage County ## [Get trained to document local government meetings and get involved in Detroit](https://outliermedia.org/detroit-documenters-orientation-training-public-meetings/) _2026-08-19 · Lynelle Herndon · Outlier Media_ Learn to document public meetings next Wednesday, and apply to work or volunteer at the Detroit Public Theatre. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Get trained to document local government meetings and get involved in Detroit ## [Cleveland could expand 40 parks and recreation sites with Land Bank lots. See where](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-could-expand-40-parks-and-recreation-sites-with-land-bank-lots-see-where/) _2026-08-19 · Signal Cleveland Staff · Signal Cleveland_ In addition to parks and recreation centers, transfers from the city's landbank could be used to for a new fire station in Cleveland's Ward 6 and to expand the footprint of the city kennel. The post Cleveland could expand 40 parks and recreation sites with Land Bank lots. See where appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [CMSD students start the 2026-2027 school year next week. Here’s what to know](https://signalcleveland.org/cmsd-students-start-the-2026-2027-school-year-transportation-badges-cellphone-ban-grades/) _2026-08-19 · Franziska Wild · Signal Cleveland_ Thousands of CMSD students will head to new schools next week. Here's where to check your students bus assignment and access their grades. The post CMSD students start the 2026-2027 school year next week. Here’s what to know appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [‘We’re not giving up’: Cleveland will keep trying to close Burke Lakefront Airport despite resistance from FAA, Moreno](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-burke-lakefront-airport-closure-bibb-faa/) _2026-08-18 · Nick Castele · Signal Cleveland_ City Hall will keep working to make its case for closing Burke to the FAA and Congress, the mayor's deputy chief of staff says. The post ‘We’re not giving up’: Cleveland will keep trying to close Burke Lakefront Airport despite resistance from FAA, Moreno appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Get started with Turso (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w54wuaGZZVBD) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Turso account to access the app. ## [Iconic Balboa Park has a billion-dollar problem](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/18/san-diego-balboa-park-deferred-maintenance-governance/) _2026-08-18 · Greg Moran · inewsource_ Balboa Park is the city's “crown jewel," but it's shadowed by massive deferred maintenance and not enough funding. This content Iconic Balboa Park has a billion-dollar problem appeared first on inewsource . ## [Detroit’s home repair program is helping over 100 households already. Applications are set to open next month for more](https://outliermedia.org/home-repair-help-detroit-application-open-september/) _2026-08-18 · Briana Rice · Outlier Media_ The need is great in Detroit for home repair, with estimates suggesting it’s at least a billion-dollar problem. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Detroit’s home repair program is helping over 100 households already. Applications are set to open next month for more ## [Cleveland makes progress on a ‘State of Black Women and Girls’ report](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-black-women-girls-commission-needs-support/) _2026-08-18 · Cleveland Documenters · Signal Cleveland_ Cleveland commission members spoke of the need for additional funding and work that it plans to do with incarcerated Black Women and girls. The post Cleveland makes progress on a ‘State of Black Women and Girls’ report appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [DeWine called for a prop betting ban a year ago. Little has changed in Ohio](https://signalcleveland.org/ohio-prop-bets-and-sports-betting-mike-dewine-ban/) _2026-08-18 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Cleveland_ Sportsbooks continue to offer a full suite of prop bets, one year after Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohio should ban them all. In a year of prosecutions and league investigations, only MLB has budged. The post DeWine called for a prop betting ban a year ago. Little has changed in Ohio appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Moreno hands Bibb a defeat on Burke Lakefront Airport. Will City Hall keep fighting to close it?](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-burke-lakefront-airport-bernie-moreno-justin-bibb-whats-next/) _2026-08-18 · Nick Castele · Signal Cleveland_ City Hall isn’t quite admitting defeat after key decision makers signaled they won’t close Burke Lakefront Airport. The post Moreno hands Bibb a defeat on Burke Lakefront Airport. Will City Hall keep fighting to close it? appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [San Diego supervisors to vote on ending ICE, border agents’ use of firing range](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/17/ice-gun-range-san-diego-facilities-agreements/) _2026-08-17 · Sofía Mejías-Pascoe · inewsource_ inewsource was the first to report the county was allowing immigration agencies to use the San Diego Regional Firearms Facility on Alta Road. This content San Diego supervisors to vote on ending ICE, border agents’ use of firing range appeared first on inewsource . ## [SDG&E wants to put a powerline through Anza-Borrego State Park. Opposition is mounting.](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/17/sdge-powerline-san-diego-anza-borrego-state-park/) _2026-08-17 · Philip Salata · inewsource_ A high-voltage powerline through San Diego County called Golden Pacific Powerlink would be SDG&E’s largest project ever. This content SDG&E wants to put a powerline through Anza-Borrego State Park. Opposition is mounting. appeared first on inewsource . ## [7 questions nonprofits should ask before financing a facility project](https://signalcleveland.org/7-questions-nonprofits-should-ask-before-financing-a-facility-project/) _2026-08-17 · Signal Statewide · Signal Cleveland_ Every nonprofit facility has a purpose beyond its walls. It’s where children learn, patients receive care, artists create, families access services, and neighbors come together. As organizations grow and communities evolve, those spaces often need to evolve as well. A roof reaches the end of its life. A health center needs additional exam rooms. A \[…\] The post 7 questions nonprofits should ask… ## [Gary Stone looks forward to serving Kent as new police chief](https://theportager.com/gary-stone-looks-forward-to-serving-kent-as-new-police-chief/) _2026-08-17 · Adriana Gasiewski · The Portager_ When Gary Stone was 10 years old, his mother was driving down the New York State Thruway when a flat tire caused her to pull over and tie a handkerchief around the radio antenna. ## [County roundup: Shalersville will dedicate Veterans Point, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna](https://theportager.com/county-roundup-shalersville-will-dedicate-veterans-point-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/) _2026-08-17 · Roger Gordon · The Portager_ A dedication for the new Veterans Point will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Shalersville Park. This marks a major milestone in the township’s ongoing efforts to honor local veterans and enhance community spaces. ## [He has 3 years to save National City from a state takeover. Here’s how he plans to do it.](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/16/national-city-ca-budget-deficit-insolvency-risk/) _2026-08-16 · Crystal Niebla · inewsource_ National City officials relied on its reserves for years, and at this pace, they could run dry by 2030, the new city manager says. This content He has 3 years to save National City from a state takeover. Here’s how he plans to do it. appeared first on inewsource . ## [Del Sur Elementary’s first week of school delayed following mold concerns](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/14/poway-unified-del-sur-mold-concerns/) _2026-08-15 · Andrea Figueroa Briseño · inewsource_ Poway Unified's Del Sur Elementary has delayed the first day of school. Elevated levels of mold spores were found in classrooms — again. This content Del Sur Elementary’s first week of school delayed following mold concerns appeared first on inewsource . ## [Oceanside may raise sales taxes to fix a crumbling pier and build police, fire stations](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/14/oceanside-pier-sales-tax-increase/) _2026-08-14 · Katie Futterman · inewsource_ Oceanside voters are being asked to approve a new half-cent sales tax on top of a sales tax extension they approved in the last election. This content Oceanside may raise sales taxes to fix a crumbling pier and build police, fire stations appeared first on inewsource . ## [inewsource receives prestigious national innovation award](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/13/inewsource-home-sick-murrow-award/) _2026-08-13 · Giovanni Moujaes · inewsource_ HOME SICK, our massive reporting project in the Tijuana River Valley, received a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation. This content inewsource receives prestigious national innovation award appeared first on inewsource . ## [Chula Vista self-storage project moves forward — without access road that neighbors hated](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/13/chula-vista-eastlake-storage-project-road/) _2026-08-13 · Jennifer Bowman · inewsource_ Chula Vista staff said the Eastlake project also includes limiting hours and looking further at market demand and the impact on traffic. This content Chula Vista self-storage project moves forward — without access road that neighbors hated appeared first on inewsource . ## [Get ready to learn and get involved in Detroit](https://outliermedia.org/detroit-resume-consult-community-of-practice/) _2026-08-12 · Lynelle Herndon · Outlier Media_ Detroit Documenters will discuss leveraging your civic experience for jobs and other opportunities at a workshop on Friday. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Get ready to learn and get involved in Detroit ## [Court rules Imperial County unlawfully approved Salton Sea geothermal and lithium plant](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/11/lithium-valley-imperial-county-salton-sea-jobs-2/) _2026-08-12 · Philip Salata · inewsource_ Imperial County is reviewing options after an appeals court said it erred in approving Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project. This content Court rules Imperial County unlawfully approved Salton Sea geothermal and lithium plant appeared first on inewsource . ## [Once at risk of going broke, San Diego school district touts comeback](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/11/san-diego-county-school-districts-state-funding-budget-help/) _2026-08-11 · Andrea Figueroa Briseño · inewsource_ San Diego County school districts received additional state funding as several face rising costs and declining student enrollment. This content Once at risk of going broke, San Diego school district touts comeback appeared first on inewsource . ## [Secrecy over tuberculosis causes health concern at immigration detention center in San Diego](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/10/otay-mesa-detention-immigration-tuberculosis-county-report/) _2026-08-11 · Jake Kincaid · inewsource_ A San Diego County inspection report faults Otay Mesa Detention Center operator CoreCivic for not disclosing suspected tuberculosis cases. This content Secrecy over tuberculosis causes health concern at immigration detention center in San Diego appeared first on inewsource . ## [How San Diego County supervisor candidates would fix the sheriff’s slow 911 call times](https://inewsource.org/2026/08/10/911-call-san-diego-sheriff-north-county-supervisor-race/) _2026-08-10 · Katie Futterman · inewsource_ The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office does not answer 911 calls fast enough. North County supervisor candidates say they want to fix that. This content How San Diego County supervisor candidates would fix the sheriff’s slow 911 call times appeared first on inewsource .