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Investment Summary Net Operating Income (NOI) minus mortgage payments. Calculation: NOI - Mortgage Payments Monthly Cash Flow -$3,943 Capitalization Rate is a rate of return that compares the yearly Net Operating Income (NOI) to the market value. Calculation: NOI / Market Value Cap Rate 1.2% Annual Cash Flow / Cash Invested Calculation: Annual cash flow divided by initial cash invested. Cash-on-Cash Return -21.2% Net Operating Income (NOI) divided by total debt payments.
COLUMN: Georgetown woman shares life lessons from ‘living on the sidelines’ with hearing loss
At some point in my mid-twenties, I unconsciously made my husband my “translator” in social gatherings as I would often struggle to fully grasp what my friends were saying and relied on his assistance to participate in conversations. The culprit was hearing loss, an issue I never expected to have to deal with, especially so early on in life. I first thought earwax build-up might be the culprit, so I made an appointment with an audiologist to get a check-up.
LAFD Implements ‘what3words’ Tool For Locating Callers During Emergencies
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is adopting what3words as a tool to help locate callers faster in an emergency, taking out the “search” from search and rescue. What3words divided the world into 10-foot squares and gave each square a unique combination of three random words, which assists first responders in locating a call, according to Margaret Stewart, spokesperson for the LAFD.
Three Injured After Sherman Oaks Bar Shooting
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Mission Area Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that will lead to additional sexual assault victims. Detectives investigated after several victims came forward with allegations of being sexually molested by Juan Ramon Sanchez, according to the LAPD. The incidents occurred between June and December of 1994 in the Mission Hills Area.
Man In Bear Suit Walking From L.A. To San Francisco To Raise Money For Nonprofits
The second tiny home village for those experiencing homelessness is set to open in North Hollywood, after the opening of the first in February. On April 26, the nonprofit Hope of the Valley is opening a tiny home community near Alexandria Park, consisting of 103 units and 200 beds. Ken Craft, CEO of Hope of the Valley, is seeking support ahead of the opening, requesting new bed sheets, towels and other items to furnish the tiny homes.
UPDATE: Three Children Stabbed To Death In Reseda, Suspect In Custody
A man wanted for murdering a victim outside a Northridge KFC restaurant on New Year’s Eve in 2017 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Los Angeles. Derek Bryan Dominguez allegedly killed Jorge Reyes Jr., 23, who was gunned down about 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2017, outside a KFC restaurant in the 8600 block of Balboa Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
‘He Can’t Breathe:’ Video Of Santa Clarita Deputies Leads To Excessive Force Investigation
A San Fernando Valley couple is trying to rebuild after their six cats died and all belongings were destroyed in a La Tuna Canyon house fire on Wednesday. When David Ferrera was returning home last week, his whole life changed. Ferrera saw his home engulfed in flames. The first thought that went through his head was not the property or his belongings, it was the six Bengal cats inside. “They weren’t just pets, they were family,” Ferrera said.
Video Depot: The Last Video Store In Santa Clarita
Over three decades ago, Gina and John Lee opened the first video rental store in Santa Clarita, and in 2021, they are the last ones remaining. Gina Lee said Video Depot in Newhall has outlasted the rest by welcoming in their “family” each week. “Our customers are like family,” Gina said. “If it was only about making money, I would have quit, but we do this all for them.” The Lees opened Video Depot in 1988, and at the time there were 10s of thousands of video stores across the country.
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event To Be Hosted By SCV Sheriff’s Station
Three Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers have been charged in separate cases for allegedly falsifying records that claimed people they had stopped were gang members. Cases were filed for a warrant Monday against Rene Braga, 40, Raul Uribe, 35, and Julio Garcia, 36, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Opening Date Set For The Cube Ice And Entertainment Center
As renovations for The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center are nearing completion, the City of Santa Clarita has announced an opening date for the facility. On April 12, the City is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Cube, previously known as the Valencia Ice Station, after Los Angeles County entered the “red” tier, allowing the center to open after a year-long shutdown.
Two Killed, Three Critically Injured In Head-On Lake View Terrace Crash
The victim killed in a solo-vehicle Stevenson Ranch crash has been identified Tuesday morning. Jerry Ng, 64, of Stevenson Ranch, was killed in the crash on Monday, according to Sara Ardalani, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office. The crash was reported at about 12 p.m. Monday near Poe Parkway and Mallory Drive, according to Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office.
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested After Containment On 5 Freeway North Of Castaic
Photo Courtesy of the LASD Special Enforcement Bureau A stolen vehicle suspect was arrested Tuesday — about three days after being released from jail — after a containment on the 5 Freeway north of Castaic.
L.A. Kings To Assist In Operation Of Santa Clarita Ice And Entertainment Center
The Los Angeles Kings organization is expected to assist in the operation of the City-owned Santa Clarita Ice and Entertainment Center. The L.A. Kings, along with American Sports Entertainment Centers (ASEC) which operate 23 sports facilities across the country, are set to be awarded a five-year contract to operate the facility, if approved by the City Council, according to the agenda for the Feb. 23 meeting.
Former Saugus High Substitute Teacher In Court For Charges Of Lewd Acts On Minor
A former Saugus High School substitute teacher appeared in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting one of his female students over two months.
California Residents Over 65 Able To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
California residents over the age of 65 are now able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. “There is no higher priority than efficiently and equitably distributing these vaccines as quickly as possible to those who face the gravest consequences,” said Newsom in a statement. “Individuals 65 and older are now the next group eligible to start receiving vaccines. To those not yet eligible for vaccines, your turn is coming.
Homicide Detectives Investigating Canyon Country Shooting In Sand Canyon
Homicide detectives are investigating a Canyon Country shooting involving a retired deputy on Monday in a gated Sand Canyon neighborhood.
11 COVID-19 Cases Reported At Santa Clarita City Hall
11 COVID-19 cases have been reported at Santa Clarita City Hall, with City officials calling the number “extremely misleading.” The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports outbreaks at worksites, defined by three or more COVID-19 cases traced back to one location, with Santa Clarita City Hall appearing on the list this week.
Holiday Season COVID-19 Surge Being Felt In Los Angeles County
The holiday season COVID-19 surge is being felt in Los Angeles County, about two weeks after residents gathered for Christmas and New Year’s, with public health officials calling it “the worst disaster our county has experienced for decades” Supervisor Hilda Solis spoke during a press conference Monday providing updates on COVID-19 cases, the vaccine distribution and the continued impact on the county’s hospital system.
Canyon Country Rape Suspect Arrested After Sexual Assault
A Canyon Country rape suspect was arrested Friday after a months-long investigation, officials said. On Nov. 8, a female adult victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted on Sunday, November 8, by an acquaintance, at a residence located in the 26000 block of Purple Mountain Court in Canyon Country, according to Sgt. Brian Hudson, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau.
Suspect Arrested For Assault On Peace Officer After Nearly Striking Deputy With Vehicle
A suspect was arrested for assault on a peace officer Saturday after nearly striking a deputy with his vehicle after fleeing from a traffic stop earlier in the week. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, at about 7:10 p.m., deputies responded to the 28300 block of Nicholas Circle in Saugus regarding a suspicious person in a vehicle call, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
UPDATE: One Shot In Altercation With Retired Deputy In Canyon Country
One person was shot and taken to a hospital Monday afternoon after reportedly ramming into a gate in Sand Canyon, leading to an altercation with a retired Sheriff’s deputy in Canyon Country. UPDATE (7:55 p.m.): Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) held a press conference near the scene of the incident Monday evening to provide details on their investigation.
Canyon Country Shooting Suspect Arrested In Antelope Valley
A Canyon Country shooting suspect, wanted in connection to an alleged domestic violence incident in November, has been arrested in the Antelope Valley this week. Kevin Greaney, 30, was arrested on Wednesday by deputies with the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) inmate records.
One Ejected After Canyon Country Crash
One person was ejected from a vehicle after a Canyon Country crash Friday afternoon, officials said. The crash was reported at about 1:18 p.m. Friday near Soledad Canyon Road and Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country, according to Marvin Lim, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It came in a vehicle versus a parked truck,” Lim said, adding the caller reported the victim was ejected from the vehicle. At least one person was transported to a local hospital, according to Lim.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital ER Director Discusses EMT Directive To Not Transport Certain Patients — Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 — Santa Clarita Radio - Santa Clarita News
This week, the Los Angeles County Emergency Health Services Agency released updated guidance advising paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to not transport patients with a slim chance of survival. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital emergency room director Dr. Tracy “Bud” Lawrence said Santa Clarita hospital is not directly impacted by the change because those decisions are called in the field before reaching the ER. “We see all patients that enter the emergency room,” Lawrence said.
Congressman Mike Garcia Votes To Object To Electoral College Results After Day Of Riots At Capitol
Congressman Mike Garcia has voted to object to the Electoral College results after a day of riots in Washington D.C., with hundreds storming the United States Capitol. With additional protection in place on the Congressional floor due to violence in the surrounding area, Garcia voted in favor of two motions attempting to throw out electoral votes from swing states alleging fraud. “Americans have a right to free and fair elections.
Congressman Garcia Calls For Protesters To ‘Immediately Cease’ After Storming Capitol Building
Congressman Mike Garcia has called for protesters to “immediately cease your operations” after hundreds of demonstrators have charged the United States Capitol on Wednesday, locking the building down. In response to the discussion Wednesday for Congress to ratify the Electoral College vote for President-Elect Joe Biden, hundreds of pro-Trump protesters have gathered in front of the Capitol, with many breaching the doors during Congressional session and clashing with police.
COVID-19 Response, Pandemic Impact On Crime Discussed By L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva — Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 — Santa Clarita Radio - Santa Clarita News
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discussed the end-of-the-year summary of the department’s COVID-19 response, as well as the pandemic’s impact on crime. Villanueva spoke Wednesday on the steps of the Hall of Justice at the beginning of the new year to provide the community with year-end statistics of the virus in Los Angeles County.
Henry Mayo Reports Highest One-Day COVID-19 Deaths On Christmas Eve
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has reported the highest one-day number of COVID-19 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic on Christmas Eve. Five additional COVID-19 patients have died at Henry Mayo since Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths at the hospital since March to 65, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for Henry Mayo. The age, identity or any underlying health conditions of the deceased are unable to be released due to privacy laws, according to Moody.
Saugus Structure Fire Quickly Knocked Down
A Saugus structure fire was quickly knocked down Thursday morning, officials said. The fire was reported at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday on the 23000 block of Drayton Street, according to Leslie Lua, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station were urged to use caution due to a possible chlorine gas storage facility at the location.
Holiday Public Safety Power Shutoffs To Continue Through Christmas Day In Parts Of Santa Clarita
Power Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are expected to remain in place in areas of the Santa Clarita Valley with the restoration of power estimated to be on Christmas Day. On Wednesday, Southern California Edison (SCE) shut off power to thousands of Santa Clarita residents due to fire danger with some still in the dark through Christmas morning, according to the utility’s PSPS center.
Former Rep. Katie Hill Sues Ex-Husband, Media Outlets, Hart Board Member Over Nude Photos
Former Congresswoman Katie Hill has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband, multiple media outlets and a Santa Clarita school board member alleging the distribution of non-consensual nude photos. Hill sued her ex-husband, Kenneth Heslep, the parent companies for the sites Daily Mail and RedState, as well as William S. Hart Union High School District Board Member Joe Messina, according to the 41-page legal document filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Valencia Man Accused Of Murdering Boyfriend Returns To Court
A Valencia man accused of strangling his boyfriend to death appeared in court on Tuesday. Christian Ortiz, 23, is suspected of strangling Brayan “Brian” Rodriguez, 20, and hiding his body at a Valencia home in September 2017, according to Ricardo Santiago, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The couple had been arguing the last time Rodriguez was seen, according to Rodriguez’s family. His family went on to initially report him missing Sept. 22, 2017.
Alert Employee Recognizes Stolen U-Haul, Suspect Arrested On Multiple Felonies
An alert employee at a Canyon Country U-Haul location recognized a truck as stolen, leading to the arrest of the suspect on multiple felonies, officials said. On Thursday, Dec. 17 at about 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 27000 block of Sierra Highway, in Canyon Country for the report of a possible stolen U-Haul trailer, according to Sgt. Joel Nebel with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Detective Bureau.
Canyon Country Brush Fire Under Investigation As Possible Arson
A Canyon Country brush fire that broke out early Tuesday morning is under investigation as possible arson, officials said. The fire was reported at about 4 a.m. Tuesday near the southbound 5 Freeway at Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to Franklin Lopez, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We had a working fire,” Lopez said, adding no structures were threatened.
Boyfriend Arrested For Assault After Ramming Vehicle Of ‘Other Boyfriend’
A Van Nuys man was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly ramming the vehicle of his partner’s “other boyfriend,” officials said. The incident was reported Thursday at a mobile home park on Soledad Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Canyon Road, according to Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office.
Big Rig Overturns, Shutting Down All Southbound 5 Freeway Lanes In Castaic
A big rig overturned Monday morning, shutting down all southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in Castaic, officials said. The crash was first reported at about 6:20 a.m. Monday on the southbound 5 Freeway south of Templin Highway, according to Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office. “A semi-truck overturned, blocking all southbound lanes,” Greengard said.
Southern California ICU Capacity Remains At 0%
The Southern California intensive care unit (ICU) capacity has remained at 0% Friday with the region going into a “surge,” according to state public health officials. On Friday, the California Department of Public Health announced that the ICU capacity for the Southern California region has remained at 0% with capacity in other areas in the state dropping at record levels. The 0% ICU capacity does not necessarily mean there are no ICU beds available.
Hummer Plunges Off 5 Freeway In Valencia, Three Critically Injured
A Hummer plunged over 100 feet off the 5 Freeway in Valencia early Friday morning, leaving three people critically injured, officials said. The crash was reported at about 5:05 a.m. Friday on the northbound 5 Freeway near Magic Mountain Parkway, according to Marvin Lim with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Witnesses reported the Hummer “caught air” before crashing into an embankment, Lim said. Upon arrival, firefighters found three victims in critical condition, according to Fire officials.
Tejon Ranch Sees Legal Victory In Habitat Conservation Challenge
A federal court has sided with Tejon Ranch over a habitat conservation challenge regarding the California Condor, allowing the company to move forward with developments. The United States District Court, Central District of California, granted summary judgment on Dec. 4 in favor of the US. Fish & Wildlife Service and Tejon Ranch Co. in a lawsuit that challenged the 2013 approval of a Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan covering the upland regions of Tejon Ranch.
Southern California ICU Capacity Drops To 0% Amid Record-Breaking COVID-19 Surge
The Southern California region intensive care unit (ICU) capacity has dropped to 0% Thursday amid a record-breaking COVID-19 surge across the state. On Thursday, the California Department of Public Health announced that the ICU capacity for the Southern California region is now 0%, down from 0.5% the day before. At the beginning of December, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a regional stay-at-home order, dividing the state into five regions.
One Airlifted From Santa Clarita Central Park After Medical Emergency
A child was airlifted from Santa Clarita Central Park Thursday morning after a medical emergency, officials said. The incident was first reported at about 11 a.m. Thursday on Caraway Lane in Saugus for a medical emergency with advanced life support, according to Marvin Lim with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “The call came in a sick person,” Lim said, noting the patient had a fever and the exact type of sickness was unknown.
Detectives Seek Information On Person Of Interest In Canyon Country Shooting
Detectives are seeking information on a person of interest in connection with a Canyon Country shooting at a convenience store in October. Photo by Michael Brown/KHTS News. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, at about 10 p.m., an assault with a deadly weapon was reported at the Country Market in Canyon Country, according to a special bulletin from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. When they arrived on scene, deputies found that the victim had been shot in the immediate vicinity of a red SUV.
Sheriff’s Department Bus Catches On Fire In Newhall Pass, Inmates Evacuated
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) bus has caught fire in the Newhall Pass Wednesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of inmates on board, officials said. The vehicle fire was first reported at about 3:35 p.m. Wednesday on the northbound 5 Freeway south of Calgrove Boulevard, according to Franklin Lopez with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It came in as a Sheriff’s bus on fire,” Lopez said. Upon arrival, the fire was extinguished, according to Lopez.
Hart District To Continue Distance Learning For Start Of Spring Semester
William S. Hart Union School District officials sent an email to parents Monday confirming the district is going to start the Spring semester with distance learning. As of Wednesday, Los Angeles County remains in the most restrictive purple tier of California’s “Blueprint to a Safer Economy,” which does not allow a full return to in-person learning, with a surge in COVID-19 cases pushing back any potential move to a lower tier.
Santa Clarita Named 5th Safest Large City In California
Santa Clarita has been named the 5th safest large city in California, according to a recent study. AdvisorSmith, an insurance research website, released its newest report on the Safest Cities in California on Tuesday with Santa Clarita among the top communities in the state. The study analyzed violent and property crimes from 74 large cities, 294 midsize cities, and 92 small cities in the state.
Southern California Region ICU Capacity Drops To 1.7% As State Starts Vaccine Distribution
The ICU capacity in Southern California has dropped to 1.7% as the state begins the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed the state’s vaccine distribution plan with healthcare workers already receiving the first doses on Monday. When first reported on Dec. 3, the Southern California ICU capacity was about 20%, dropping below the 15% threshold a few days later, prompting the state’s stay-at-home order.
Los Angeles County Receives First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Monday, Los Angeles County received their first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine with an ICU nurse receiving the first dose in the county. The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday after it completed Phase Three clinical trials, and there is potential the Moderna vaccine will receive a EUA in the next two weeks, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Canyon Country Man Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Female Relative Under 16 Years Old
A Canyon Country man was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a female relative under the age of 16, officials said. On Thursday, Dec. 10, at about 8:30 p.m, deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 17000 block of White Pine Way, Canyon Country, regarding a call of a sexual assault of a minor, according to Sgt. Brian Hudson with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau.
Saugus Union School District Dual Language Immersion Program Able To Return To Campus
The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) announced Thursday students in the dual language immersion program are able to return to campus next month in “small cohorts.” SUSD officials sent an email to parents Thursday detailing the change allowing classes of up to 12 students on-campus for two-and-a-half-hour periods starting on Jan. 11. “We are excited to inform you that our dual language immersion program students will be able to return to campus after winter break,” the email reads.
Canyon Country Kidnapping Suspect Appears In Court For Carjacking Vehicle With Infant Twins Inside
A Canyon Country kidnapping suspect appeared in court Wednesday on charges of carjacking a vehicle from his ex-girlfriend which had their 3-month-old twins inside, officials said. James O’Neal, 26, was arrested on several different felony charges including carjacking, domestic violence, child abduction without right and false imprisonment, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at the time.
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