After experiencing a decline due to mortgage rate hikes, home values in most of California’s major cities have rebounded in 2023. However, in San Francisco and Oakland, property values continued to decline. In December 2023, the average home value in San Francisco experienced a decline of 5.6%, dropping from $1.29 million to $1.22 million. San Francisco experienced the largest decrease in value compared to other populous cities in California, based on data from Zillow. This decline marks the lowest December value for San Francisco since 2017. In Oakland, there was a significant decrease of 4% in home prices, dropping from...
Cal City Might Close to Pass its Overdue Budget
Tonight, the City Council will be discussing the budget for the current fiscal year, which is already more than halfway completed. The council meeting is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. today at City Hall, located at 21000 Hacienda Blvd. The event can also be accessed online or through Zoom. To find the links, please visit the official website of the city at californiacity-ca.gov. The city has managed to keep functioning despite not having a budget in place at the start of the fiscal year on July 1. This has been made possible through a series of extensions of the...
Hellhole City Can Be the Most Overrated’ Holiday Destinations
Most likely, when you think of Los Angeles, you picture the famous Walk of Fame, the glitz and glam of Hollywood, and streets lined with palm trees. What about the US city, which is home to nearly four million people? Is it really all that great? It’s one of the “most overrated” places in the world, say people who have been there. Parents were recently asked to share the “most overrated” vacation spots they’d ever been to on the parenting site Mumsnet. Places like Paris and Barcelona were called “dirty” and “uncomfortable,” but Los Angeles seemed to win the prize....
Montgomery Mayor Engages with U.S. Cabinet Secretaries to Discuss City’s Future
Last week, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed used a series of strategic talks to bring the city’s issues to the attention of the Biden Administration. He was able to set up private meetings with key U.S. Cabinet Secretaries. These one-on-one meetings with important people like U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona showed how proactive Montgomery is in addressing its most important needs and growth opportunities. Reed used his trip to Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to give a direct,...
Most Amazing Decoy Cities The US Used to Win WWII
Japan struck Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, right before the start of WWII and killed over 2,000 Americans. From that point on, the U.S. government knew that an attack on the mainland could happen soon. After similar strategies worked well in Great Britain, the US used a variety of decoy plans and methods to trick and confuse enemy forces. The point of Operation Camouflage was to keep enemy forces and resources from going to places where military activities were happening. In the 21st century, it would be very hard to carry out this kind of strategy. There are problems now that weren’t...
Trial for Alleged Animal Abuser in Michigan City Set to Begin on Feb. 7
CROWN POINT – A trial is set to commence on February 7th in LaPorte Superior Court for a man accused of animal cruelty and neglect. The charges stem from allegations that he failed to provide proper care for multiple dogs residing at his self-proclaimed “animal rescue” located in Michigan City. According to an incident narrative filed in court last January, the dogs were found malnourished, injured, and neglected while under the care of John Naughton at his residence on the 200 block of Earl Road. Several animal rescue organizations in Indiana and Ohio have joined forces with Naughton in a...
Michigan City Woman Allegedly Poisoned a Roommate’s Dog with Synthetic Marijuana
A woman from Michigan City may potentially be sentenced to prison for the suspected poisoning of her roommate’s dog. The poor animal endured several days of suffering before ultimately succumbing to its fate. A 23-year-old woman named Brienna Comer is facing charges of animal cruelty for domestic violence purposes. The charges have been filed in LaPorte Superior Court 4, and Comer is being charged with a level 6 felony. In October, LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan reported that the alleged criminal actions were a result of a personal dispute that took place inside a home on Hayes Street, where the...
West Virginia Offers Digital Options for Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License
West Virginians have been granted the convenience of storing their vehicle registration card in their Apple or Google Wallet on their smart phones. In addition, digital driver’s licenses are set to be introduced in Spring 2024. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice hailed the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) transition to digital services as a significant advancement for both the DMV and the state’s residents. Digital vehicle registration is now accessible via the DMV’s website. Individuals who choose to renew their registration through the online platform will receive a link to download a digital version for their mobile wallets....
West Virginia House Debates ‘Obscene Matter’ Bill as Public Weighs In
Public input was sought on Wednesday morning regarding a bill currently under discussion by state lawmakers. This bill has the potential to subject schools, museums, and public libraries to criminal prosecution. A public hearing was held by the House of Delegates Committee on the Judiciary, with over two dozen stakeholders participating. The focus of the hearing was House Bill 4654. A proposed bill aims to eliminate the current exemption in state code that shields schools, museums, and public libraries from legal consequences related to the distribution and display of explicit material to minors. According to the current state code, certain...
Maine’s Supreme Court Rejects Trump Ballot Eligibility Case Appeal
The Maine Supreme Court has chosen not to intervene in the matter of whether former President Donald Trump can remain on the state’s ballot. This decision upholds a previous ruling by a judge, who determined that the U.S. Supreme Court should be the first to address a similar case in Colorado. Shenna Bellows, a Democrat and the Secretary of State of Maine, has determined that Donald Trump does not meet the ballot qualifications outlined in the insurrection clause of the U.S. Constitution. However, a judge has temporarily suspended this decision until the Supreme Court reaches a verdict on a similar...