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China is giving civil wedding ceremonies a glamorous makeover as part of efforts to boost a birth rate that has fallen to record lows. The Wall Street Journal reports that city hall marriage registrations are being dressed up with nicer venues and fanfare, part of a wider push by Beijing to make marriage and child-rearing more appealing to young couples facing high costs and shifting attitudes.

With the Los Angeles mayoral election weeks away, Karen Bass and Rick Caruso rival Raman are nearly tied in fundraising, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. The close financial race signals a competitive contest for City Hall, with both campaigns pushing to fund final weeks of advertising and voter outreach before election day.

New York mayoral figure Zohran Mamdani is promoting a management report on the city's operations, presenting it as evidence of his administration's approach to running municipal government. The report is being shared as part of his public case that City Hall is being managed effectively, drawing attention and commentary from political observers online.

Yekaterinburg mayor Alexey Orlov has stepped down from his post ahead of schedule, according to reports citing Novye Izvestia. The early resignation of the head of Russia's fourth-largest city is drawing attention, with residents and commentators speculating about the reasons behind the departure and who might replace him at city hall.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appeared as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live, discussing his campaign and political rise. The late-night appearance is drawing attention as the high-profile race for City Hall continues to attract national media coverage.

Apopka's newly elected mayor has removed the city administrator and finance director as part of what officials are calling a reorganization of city government. The shake-up, reported by the Orlando Sentinel, removes two of the city's top staff positions and signals the new administration's intent to put its own leadership in place at Apopka City Hall.

The Prague Astronomical Clock, known locally as the Pražský orloj, is being shared in photo suggestions under the theme of clocks. The medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall in Prague remains one of the city's most famous landmarks, drawing photographers and travellers who share images of its ornate dial and moving figures.

Sand City's city council election drew no challengers, guaranteeing the small Monterey County city a returning long-serving mayor and first-time councilmembers. With no opposition on the ballot, results are effectively settled before votes are counted. The outcome keeps continuity at city hall while bringing newcomers to the council dais in the tiny coastal community.

Cape Coral is holding an Arts and Culture Town Hall on Monday, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the city's cultural priorities and future programming. The session is expected to draw local artists, cultural organizations, and community members interested in shaping how the city supports the arts. Details on speakers and agenda items have not been widely shared yet.