California Dreamin’: Low Property Taxes Amidst Soaring Living Costs
by MJP – A recent report from Redfin reveals a complex picture of property taxes across the U.S., with nearly every major metro experiencing increases since …
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Masssive Crisis! Why Is California’s Homeless Population Growing Despite Record-Breaking Funding?
MJP – Here we go again! California’s struggle with homelessness presents a jarring paradox: a state known for its affluence and innovation, yet unable to …
Crisis Bell Soon! Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closes Multiple Locations Amidst Looming Bankruptcy
MJP – In a stunning turn of events, a well-known restaurant chain has announced the abrupt closure of dozens of its locations, signaling a significant …
Florida Homeowners Hit Hard: Property Taxes Surge Alongside 50% Increase in Home Values
MJP – Florida is facing significant challenges in housing affordability, as three of the five U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest property tax increases since …
New York and New Jersey Homeowners Face Record Property Tax Bills: $905 Monthly Average
MJP – A new report from Redfin reveals that property tax bills have surged since 2019 across nearly all major U.S. metropolitan areas, with New …
Historic! 108-Year-Old Nursing Home Scheduled for Closure as Advocates Push to Save It
MJP – An Amherst, NY, nursing home that’s been in operation since 1916 is closing its doors after unrelenting financial woes. But it won’t go …
Three Local Fire Departments Awarded State Grants for Improved Resources
MJP – ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that three local fire departments will receive part of a state grant, aimed …
Traffic Alert! New York State Thruway Closes For 6 Hours Due to Unexpected Delays
MJP – Traffic nightmare: An accident that made many New Yorkers late to work Monday morning won’t be cleared anytime soon. Earlier this morning, a …
Smoking in Bathroom Triggers Fire Alarm at California Academy of Sciences on Crowded Weekend
MJP – The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the California Academy of Sciences this afternoon after reports of smoke in …
Traffic Alert: Highway 1 Reopened Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. — Update: The highway was reopened around 1 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. A crash on Highway 1 closed …