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California investors shed rental houses. It’s a national trend, too

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Have hordes of investors – from mom and pops to Wall Street giants – gobbled up single-family residences across the state to make them rentals?Well, my trusty spreadsheet looked at state-by-state Census Bureau stats detailing who lives in single-family residences, detached and attached, and whether the occupants were owners or renters. Figures from 2022 and 2017 were compared.These figures showed the fears of potential homeowners being squeezed out by investors are perhaps overblown. Renter-occupied single-family housing is largely on the decline. Let me explain.Who rents?Yes, California has the most single-family rentals in the nation at 2.1 million units, or 15% of the US total. Remember, the vast majority of this housing is owned by small investors.Next in scope for this renter’s option is Texas with 1.3 million units, then Florida’s 897,078, Pennsylvania’s 602,495 and Ohio’s 584,589.But between 2017 and 2022, the number of California’s single-family rentals dropped by 81,548 uni...

California plastic surgeon ‘Dr. Laguna’ faces dozens of claims, from botched procedures to medical negligence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

An Orange County plastic surgeon who dubbed himself “Dr. Laguna” is under fire from dozens of former patients and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office amid claims of horribly botched procedures, medical negligence and a brief suspension of his medical license following the death of a patient.The chief of the plastic surgery department at a south Orange County hospital calls Dr. Arian Mowlavi “a danger to the community.”At least three dozen former patients have accused Mowlavi of a host of allegations — including the use of unlicensed technicians to help perform surgeries, the degrading treatment of disrobed women and the hard-selling of unnecessary procedures — in civil lawsuits filed in Orange County Superior Court.A lawsuit filed by prosecutors at the OC DA’s office earlier this year echoed many of the allegations, while also accusing Mowlavi of unlawful business practices.“This is life-altering,” one of the former patients told NBC News about the impact of an allegedly bo...

Taylor Swift makes chart history again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNTaylor Swift knows all to well what it’s like to top the charts and she’s done it again.Swift “is the first living act to have five albums concurrently in the top 10 since the Billboard 200 was combined from its previously separate mono and stereo album charts into one all-encompassing list in August of 1963, ” according to Billboard Swift got there with her most recent album “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” along with “Midnights,” “Folklore,” “Lover” and “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).”Related ArticlesMusic | Taylor Swift’s fierce response to Joe Alwyn marriage rumor sparks questions about her future with Travis Kelce Music | Travis Kelce says he’ll be having a Thanksgiving dinner of KFC without Taylor Swift Music | The holidays push Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to new relationship milestone Music | Everything you need to know about the Taylor Swift themed Cruise Music | ‘Be...

Oakland police investigating found explosive device

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A found explosive device was reported to the Oakland Police Department at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, the department confirmed to KRON4. The device was located in the 2800 block of Coolidge Avenue in the Patten neighborhood.The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad assisted Oakland police officers responding to the scene, OPD said. The device was safely removed. SF Bay Area sneaker waves warning starts Monday The investigation into the device is ongoing, according to OPD. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Criminal Investigations Division at (510)-238-3728.

Piloto muere luego que se avioneta se estrellara en el condado Fauquier

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Un piloto murió en el condado Fauquier el domingo luego de que su avioneta se estrellara, informó la policía estatal de Virginia.Las autoridades explicaron que el piloto era la única persona a bordo alrededor de las 4 p.m. cuando el avión chocó contra varios árboles, se estrelló contra un campo y estalló en llamas cerca del aeropuerto Warrenton-Fauquier. El lugar del accidente está cerca de la intersección de las carreteras Midland y Ebenezer Church.La NTSB estará allí el lunes para comenzar su investigación sobre este accidente.Mantente en sintonía para detalles. Source

Police investigating 'suspicious incident' in Commerce City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Officers in Commerce City are investigating a suspicious incident.According to the Commerce City Police Department, East 56th Avenue from Vasquez to Brighton Boulevard is closed in both directions. The area is near Suncor Energy. The only information police have provided at this time is that it is a "suspicious incident." Shelter-in-place lifted following suspicious activity in Aurora A photo provided by the Commerce City Police Department shows several police cars blocking the roadway.Officers are asking everyone to avoid the area.FOX31 has a crew on the way to learn more, this story will be updated as more information becomes available.

‘Elf’ spreads Christmas cheer as it marks 20th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

If smiling is your favorite, get ready for some festive news! One of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, “Elf,” celebrated its 20th anniversary, and the joyous occasion is as infectious as Will Ferrell’s iconic enthusiasm.“10 a.m. Santa’s coming to town.” Who could forget Buddy’s ecstatic exclamation, “SANNTAAA!!! Oh, my God. Santa here? I know him! I know him!”Will Ferrell’s gleeful performance has turned “Elf” into a Christmas tradition cherished by millions over the past two decades.Reflecting on the film’s enduring appeal, cast members share their astonishment at its cultural impact. “You work equally hard on everything you ever do, and you never think something’s going to stick in the culture like this,” remarked Todd Komarnicki, the film’s producer.To commemorate the 20th anniversary, the Empire State Building joined the celebration by spreading Christmas cheer. Spe...

Step back in time: Annual classic car rally revives vintage glory in Havana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

HAVANA, CUBA (WSVN) — The charm of yesteryear enveloped the streets of Havana on Sunday as vintage American cars, vibrant and iconic, took center stage during the Annual Classic and Antique Cars Rally.Chevys, Fords, and Pontiacs from the 1950s, adorned in vivid colors, raced through the city, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the remnants of pre-revolution Cuba. These classic automobiles, painted in unusual bright hues, are a common sight along the city’s Malecon (sea wall) and other popular sites, primarily serving to take tourists on rides. The decades-long embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba rendered importing new cars and parts impossible, encouraging Cubans to become some of the world’s most inventive mechanics. This ingenuity not only kept these classic cars operational but also contributed to their preservation as cherished symbols of the island’s rich automotive history. As the Annual Classic and Antique Cars Rally continues to captivate...

South Miami Police seek public’s help in locating missing endangered man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

The South Miami Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating 60-year-old Danny Draper.According to police, Draper, who suffers from a mental disorder, went missing from Larkin Hospital on Friday, Dec. 1, around 9 a.m.Draper, currently under the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), reportedly walked away from Larkin Hospital at 7031 SW 62 Ave. Police said he fled on foot in an unknown direction and has not returned. At the time of his disappearance, Draper was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black pants and white sneakers. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes, gray hair, and a long gray beard.Anyone with information about Danny Draper’s whereabouts is urged to contact the South Miami Police Department.

Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a mole for Cuba’s intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department said Monday.Newly unsealed court papers allege that Manuel Rocha engaged in “clandestine activity” on Cuba’s behalf since at least 1981, including by meeting with Cuban intelligence operatives and providing false information to U.S. government officials about his travels and contacts.The complaint, filed in federal court in Miami, charges Rocha with crimes including acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government and comes amid stepped up Justice Department criminal enforcement of illicit foreign lobbying on U.S. soil. The 73-year-old had a two-decade career as a U.S. diplomat, including top posts in Bolivia, Argentina and the U.S. Interests Section in Havana.The charging document traces Rocha’s illegal ties with Cuba’s notoriously sophisticated intelligence ser...