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Study: How Texas compares to America’s top 1%

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent research study conducted by SmartAsset looked at the differences between the top 1% in each U.S. state.SmartAsset said it analyzed data from the IRS and Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the minimum income required to be among the top 1% of earners in each state.“The 1% threshold varies from state to state, ranging from as much as $953,000 to as little as $368,000,” according to SmartAsset.The study said income thresholds vary in the four largest states.“It takes $844,266 and $776,662 to be in the top 1% in California and New York, respectively. But households in Florida and Texas need to earn much less to be considered among the top 1% –  $694,987 and $631,849, respectively,” the study said.In the rankings, Texas placed No. 14, needing a minimum of $631,849 in 2023 to be considered in the top 1% of households, according to the study.SmartAsset said the Lone Star State’s top 1% gets taxed at an average rate of 25.83%.In Connecticut, households mus...

Minnesota’s first cat cafe relocating from Uptown to Roseville

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

Minnesota’s first cat cafe is moving from Uptown to Roseville.The Cafe Meow, a business that fosters cats while providing cat-focused activities along with food and drink for the public, opened five years ago at 2323 Hennepin Ave. and said the support it has received has been “amazing,” according to a Facebook post.The cafe has outgrown its space and needs “a more spacious layout that caters to the amenities we have discovered along the way, which will better support us and our customers.”The Cafe Meow also has New Hope location.Visitors have access to a coffee shop and a cat lounge, which charges a cover fee. They can buy merchandise and locally made treats along with coffee and tea. They’re encouraged to “relax, study, or work” as long as they want, the business says on its website.The Cafe Meow hosts events such as “Paint Your Cat On Canvas” and “Yoga with Cats.”The cat-lounge cover fees are said to cover the...

Business People: U.S. Bancorp names new investment leadership

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

OF NOTEEvamarie SchoenbornU.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, announced Evamarie Schoenborn as chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., UnionBanc Investment Services and PFM Fund Distributors, effective June 30. Schoenborn joins the company from Northwestern Mutual, where she was president and CEO of its Wealth Management division.DEVELOPMENTMinneapolis-based Schafer Richardson announced that Matthew Niedenfuer has joined as vice president of construction. Niedenfuer previously led senior living projects for Ryan Cos.FINANCIAL SERVICESInsurance brokerage Holmes Murphy announced the following new hires/shareholders in Minneapolis: Ryan Anderson, Tim Boberg, April Mans and Jay Reimers.GOVERNMENTRamsey County announced that Jennifer Schuster-Jaeger has been named permanent director of its Health and Wellness Administration Division. She has served as interim director since March of 2020.HEALTH CAREBluestone Physician Services, a Stillwater-based provider of onsite medical servi...

Rapidly spreading ‘Rabbit Fire’ continues to scorch over 7,500 acres in Riverside County; remains 10 percent contained 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

The “Rabbit Fire” that broke out on Friday night is continuing to spread and force evacuations near Beaumont. According to fire officials, the blaze has torched 7,600 acres and is just 10 percent contained. Mountainsides near the 79 Freeway were seen charred by the wildfires as early as 6 a.m. Sunday morning, and authorities confirmed that flames did briefly cross the freeway late Saturday night before crews were able to contain them. The two biggest challenges firefighters face are accessing the remote area that the fire is spreading through and mitigating the effects of the large amounts of dry brush in the area, but fighting the blaze at night is proving to be a key tactic in extinguishing it. “As the earth cools down, the wind will go in the reverse direction of where it was coming to,” said Cal Fire Deputy Chief Lucas Spelman. “In this area we’ve been having fires over and over the last few weeks because of the heat and how dry it is.” The “Rabbit Fire”...

2 Regional Mexican musicians detained at gunpoint by LAPD; manager arrested  

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

Two Regional Mexican musicians were detained at gunpoint by police early Sunday morning, and a man traveling with them was eventually arrested for gun possession. According to the LAPD, officers were conducting a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. in the area near Hawthorn Avenue and La Brea Avenue in Hollywood when they discovered one of the men in the procession they had pulled over – which consisted of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a Cadillac Escalade – had a gun. The man who was arrested for gun possession was identified as a manager of one of the artists, but it was not immediately known who he was associated with. Police said he also had an outstanding warrant. Video from the scene shows musicians Calle 24 and Chino Pacas being detained by officers. Both artists are signed to Street Mob Records, the record label associated with Jesus Ortiz Paz, the frontman of prominent Regional Mexican group Fuerza Regida.  According to the LAPD, officers were conducting a traffic stop...

Los Angeles one of the least safe cities for drivers, study shows

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

Los Angeles is one of the least safe cities to drive, according to a new study published by Marketwatch.The study was released this Thursday, and shows that Los Angeles drivers are at an increased risk of being involved in a fatal crash or coming across a drunk driver.The MarketWatch team combed through available data to determine which factors contributed to an overall sense of danger on the roadway.Fatal crashes, DUI arrests and number of stolen cars were all taken into account during the analysis. Pacific Coast Highway considered one of the top road trip destinations this summer Based on the publicly available information compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there were 315 fatal crashes in Los Angeles in 2021 — the most recent available data set. Houston edged out L.A. with 322 crashes that year.The bulk of deadly crashes across the country all happen within cities, rather than highways and interstates, meaning large, expansive cities like Los ...

When will California experience another drought? Experts aren't entirely sure

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

Most of California is in recovery mode after a years-long drought plagued the Golden State from 2020 until 2022, which depleted the state’s reservoirs and groundwater resources.Thanks to the historic wet winter season, many areas, such as Los Angeles, Merced and Alameda countries, are no longer in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.However, with the summer season in full swing, temperatures across the state have begun to increase and the hotter weather brings renewed potential drought concerns for many across the state. Californians can save thousands when buying a home in Texas, report says The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that most U.S. states are leaning toward a hotter-than-average summer. In California, higher-than-normal temperatures are expected, particularly in the northern part of the state.Unlike the five-day forecast, experts can’t accurately predict when the next drought will hit the Golden State, mainly due to research limita...

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD SUV

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

What is a Tucson? The Tucson is a compact SUV built in Ulsan, Korea, and is sold worldwide by Hyundai. The compact SUV class has 15 direct competitors, and it’s the highest volume sales segment in the SUV class, with over 1 million compact SUV’s sold every year. The main reason people buy SUVs is because of their size and space. SUV’s are typically larger than sedans and offer more room for passengers, pets and cargo.The compact SUV class is full of names we all know and love. Starting with, and in no particular order, they are: the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport. With this many nameplates to choose from, you have got to stand out from the crowd and the Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD does that very well.First up, it’s a PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with an a...

WATCH: Fire crews battle three-alarm blaze in Oakland apartment

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

(KRON) -- Fire crews battled a three-alarm blaze in an apartment building in Oakland on Saturday, and video from the scene shows just how close crews were to the flames. Kidnapped San Mateo woman found in Mexico Just before 1 a.m., the Oakland Fire Department was called to a working fire on the 300 block of Fairmount Avenue. One unit on the top floor of a three-story residential building was fully engulfed in flames. Video shared by OFD shows as fire crews make their way into the apartment engulfed in flames. A fire hose can be seen spraying water as crews slowly inch closer. Bits of the ceiling can also be seen falling as water is doused on the flames. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }A total of four fire engines, two trucks and two battalio...

One dead in suspected DUI crash on Byron Highway

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:18 GMT

(KRON) -- A person died after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a dirt embankment on Byron Highway Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. WATCH: Fire crews battle 3-alarm blaze in Oakland Around 11:07 p.m., CHP received reports of a crash on Byron Highway, just south of Clifton Court. A Chevrolet Suburban with two people inside was headed south on the highway when it "left the roadway" and crashed into a dirt embankment. The passenger was pronounced dead when CHP and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene. The driver suffered "major" injuries in the crash and was taken to a local hospital. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }CHP officers conducted a DUI investigation at the hospital, and the driver was arrested ...