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Polls closed officially across the state at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Preliminary results were released shortly thereafter, but the true results may not be available for days.

The cities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster are partnering to bring about an 85-bed homeless shelter that will be known as the Central Cities Navigation Center.

The Daily Pilot reached out to each person running for a Fountain Valley City Council seat to find out more about their connection to the city and what they believe are the most important issues facing it.

The city plans to send cease and desist letters to properties that have operated as short-term rentals following adoption of the ordinance. The city can begin enforcement of the ordinance 30 days after final approval.

The Fountain Valley City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife, with the goal of reducing interactions between coyotes and the public.

Eleven of the 13 candidates for City Council in Fountain Valley participated in a forum on Tuesday inside council chambers.

The Fountain Valley City Council struck down an ordinance that would have allowed short-term rentals with restrictions. The panel also directed staff to prepare a total ban on short-term rentals.

A split vote of the City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday allowing projects that meet certain criteria within a mixed-use zone to include 75 dwelling units per acre. Just two sites have been identified by city staff to meet the requirements.

The Fountain Valley City Council terminated its declaration of a local emergency related to COVID-19 and updated the municipal code with respect to family day-care homes on Tuesday night.

Summerfest, a four-day event with carnival rides, food and live music, drew more than 15,000 in attendance to Fountain Valley Sports Park in June.