Riverside County, located in California, has recently seen a surprising increase in crime rates, making it the second most dangerous county in the state. This change in status has caused worries and brought attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures and community awareness. What is the crime rate in Riverside County, California? The crime rate in Riverside County, California is 41.15 per 1,000 residents in a typical year. This is higher than the national average, which is 22.7. The rate of violent crime in Riverside County is 19.5, also higher than the national average. In the county, there...

According to a recent report, Homestead, a small town in Florida, is now known for having the second-highest number of murders in the state. This surprising ranking reveals that there has been an increase in violent crimes in the community. This has led to a closer look at the reasons behind this worrying trend. What is the crime rate in Homestead, Florida? The crime rate in Homestead, FL is much higher than the average crime rate in the United States. In 2020, the crime index in Homestead was 349, which is 1.4 times higher than the national average. Homestead has...

A business owner in Liberty City who is mourning the loss of his younger brother continues to honor his brother’s memory. “Danny had a vision,” stated Phillip Agnew. “He continued without stopping until the very end.” Last summer, there was a very bad car accident on I-95 in Miami. Sadly, a South Florida activist named Daniel Agnew died in the crash. Now, Phillip is taking the lead in finding solutions to support local businesses that have been displaced throughout Miami because of increasing rents. CBS News Miami reporter Joe Gorchow learned about a solution that can help small business owners...

At a council meeting on Tuesday, the Montclair Township Council approved a new ordinance to support the redevelopment plan for Lackawanna Plaza. The vote was 5-1 and there were over 40 people in attendance. The new law replaces and cancels a previous law that was passed in October. Mayor Sean Spiller, Councilor Lori Price Abrams, Councilor Robin Schlager, Councilor Roger Terry, and Deputy Mayor Bill Hurlock all voted yes on Tuesday. However, Councilor David Cummings voted no. Councilor Robert Russo decided not to participate after a conversation about a potential conflict of interest. In November, two lawsuits were filed to...

Peregrine falcons are sitting on top of very tall buildings. Coyotes were seen on camera playing in someone’s backyard. A cabbage white butterfly with pale green wings is sitting on a flower blossom. A study published today in PLOS ONE reveals that urban areas have a lot of wildlife, which is increasingly affected by climate change. The study examined how climate change affects various animals in 60 of the largest cities in the US and Canada. It discovered that rising temperatures are causing many animals to leave their usual habitats and move to different areas. “In a few years, the...

If you want to earn the highest salary right after graduating from college, choose to study engineering. Being a major is a safe choice if you want to have a good earning potential. A recent study by the New York Federal Reserve reveals that engineering degrees make up nine out of the top 16 college majors with the highest incomes five years after graduation. Computer engineering majors have the highest ranking, with a yearly median salary of $80,000. Chemical engineering and computer science are the only other majors that earn more than $75,000 annually. They earn about twice as much...

According to a new report by GoBankingRates using Census Bureau data, women earn more than men in only 42 out of 1,800 cities across the United States. The report looks at how much money men and women make each year in cities with at least 20,000 people. These are the top 10 cities where women earn more than men: Bowie, Md.: Women earn a median $81,011 a year Clinton, Md.: Women earn a median $71,123 a year Fort Washington, Md.: Women earn a median $69,983 a year Oakland, Calif.: Women earn a median $68,260 a year Goleta, Calif.: Women earn a median $65,030 a year...

According to a recent analysis by SmartAsset, a family of four needs to earn over $275,000 to live comfortably in some of the most expensive cities in the United States. “Comfortable” means having enough income to cover a 50/30/20 budget for a family of two adults and two kids. This budget plan assumes that half of the monthly income can be used to pay for essential expenses such as housing and utilities. Thirty percent of the income can be used for optional spending, while twenty percent can be saved or invested. SmartAsset used data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator...

People who are searching for affordable housing are drawn to popular attractions in Texas, such as the Alamo and Astrodome. More and more people are moving to Austin, San Antonio, and other nearby cities from states where housing is more expensive. This is increasing the demand for affordable housing. But where in Texas can you find affordable Tex-Mex food and enjoy events like the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? We found the cheapest places to live in Texas by using data from the Census and Saturday Night Science. We looked at 352 cities to make this list of affordable...

The 2018 Realtor, Rental Report states that in every major city in the US, renting is now less expensive than buying a home. According to the survey, the average monthly mortgage payment for a starter home in the main cities in the country was $1,027 in February, which is 60% higher than the monthly rent. Renting is more economical in Austin than buying a home, making it the most cheap city in the country. Houston comes in at number ten. In the past, purchasing a property was often more advantageous than renting one. “In all major U.S. markets, renting a...