Georgia Woman Pleads No Contest In $300K TJ Maxx Scheme
A Georgia woman pleaded no contest in a multi‑state refund‑fraud case that prosecutors say used fake rug returns at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Sentencing is set for Aug. 3.
Desert Pines Golf Club Closing for East Las Vegas Housing Plan
Desert Pines Golf Club will close July 12 as the city prepares to convert the 100‑acre site into roughly 1,566 mixed‑income homes with education and park space. Players and neighbors are mourning the loss even as city officials point to long-term housing gains.
Holy Housing Shuffle: Brooklyn Churches Swap Parking Spots For Affordable Apartments
Houses of worship from Lower Manhattan to East New York are converting unused land into income‑restricted apartments. The shift pairs mission with new revenue models.
Car Fire Roars Into Hillside Blaze, Triggers Scramble To Flee Near Groveland
A vehicle fire spread into brush near Groveland, prompting evacuations and a multi‑agency response. County officials point residents to official incident maps and the public information line for updates.












