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Santa Clarita's Abbey Weitzeil planning a wedding while trying to win Olympic medal
It may not surprise many people that three-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Abbey Weitzeil is an overachiever. But for the Santa Clarita native, who set national records as a Saugus High School student, she admits training for the Paris Olympics while planning a wedding is no easy feat. “I...
As Council formally opposes Promenade sign, its owner threatens legal action
The City Council has again denounced a sign on the Third Street Promenade that criticizes local leaders over drug use and crime in the city. Property owner John Alle has installed a series of banners on his storefront over the past two years. The banners have consistently blamed drug use for problems in the city but have increasingly targeted specific individuals including the City Manager and Councilmembers over a needle distribution program operated by the County’s health department.
Elderly man attacked while eating lunch by homeless man in Whittier
An elderly man was punched in the face by a homeless man in Whittier on Thursday afternoon in a seemingly unprovoked attack. The man was punched in the face as he was enjoying his lunch on the patio of Mimo's Café. "Without a warning, he just got up and...
Keyshawn Johnson Criticizes USC and Coach Prime Amid Race Controversy
Keyshawn Johnson disputes the idea of USC granting full control to Deion Sanders due to their traditional mindset and reluctance to deviate from the norm, contrasting it with the more progressive approach of Colorado where Sanders currently coaches. Keyshawn Johnson highlighted the lengthy intervals between starting Black quarterbacks at USC,...
Dog fighting for life after being found taped inside tote bin amid excessive Las Vegas heat
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Another shocking case of animal abuse in the Las Vegas Valley. This time, an English Bulldog found inside of a tote bin that had been taped shut, next to a dumpster in 100-degree temperatures. Staff members at the Veterinary Emergency Group worked for hours trying...
RSCVA Board Appoints New Leadership
RENO, Nev. – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) Board of Directors today elected new officers: Chair, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve; Vice Chair, Richard L. Jay from the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board of Directors; and Secretary/Treasurer, Stephen Ascuaga, an appointee of the Nevada Resort Association. “I am honored...
Fire burns apartment complex at North McCarran Boulevard and West Seventh Street
Reno Fire Department has confirmed that the building is no longer livable, and the Red Cross is working with all residents to find places to live in the meantime. Fire breaks out at Senior Apartment complex, smoke is visible from traffic camera.
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
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