Tax on vacation homes in California beach community has unintended consequences

Tax on vacation homes in California beach community has unintended consequences

San Diego’s vacation home tax, intended to benefit the city, seems to be doing the opposite, with around $10 million in annual losses reported. Numerous short-term rental owners are neglecting to pay the transient occupancy tax (TOT), which varies between 8% and 13.75%. This tax pertains to rentals listed on platforms such as Airbnb and […]

Senate Drops Trump’s Border and ICE Funding Bill to Start Vacation Early

Senate Drops Trump's Border and ICE Funding Bill to Start Vacation Early

Republican divisions surrounding the bill come at a time when President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. As a result, the Senate is preparing to adjourn until June without finalizing a reconciliation bill. Punchbowl News Founder Jake Sherman shared on X: “Breaking news: The Senate is leaving without […]

Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito starts a new relationship in vacation pictures

Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito starts a new relationship in vacation pictures

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito of the Patriots shared details about his relationship on Wednesday, posting vacation photos from the Turks and Caicos Islands on Instagram. Among the images was one featuring DeVito with a woman named Michaila, showing her leaning comfortably against him in an elevator. In a comment, she referred to him affectionately, saying, […]

Charlize Theron shows off a strapless bikini during her vacation in Hawaii

Charlize Theron shows off a strapless bikini during her vacation in Hawaii

Charlize Theron was spotted enjoying a sunny day in Hawaii, wearing a vibrant yellow strapless bikini. The ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ actress was seen splashing around in the water on a bright Tuesday. She appeared to have a good time, although the chilly water seemed to catch her off guard. At 50, Theron managed to […]

Owner Recorded Naked Guests at California Vacation Home Without Their Knowledge

Owner Recorded Naked Guests at California Vacation Home Without Their Knowledge

Vacation Rental Owner Accused of Secretly Filming Guests A vacation rental owner in California is facing serious allegations of secretly recording his tenants, which included young children, and possessing disturbing items in his home. The suspect, 44-year-old Christian Palmere Edwards, reportedly filmed guests living on the third floor of his property in Oakhurst “through the […]

Man taken into custody at a vacation rental near Yosemite for suspected child abuse charges

Man taken into custody at a vacation rental near Yosemite for suspected child abuse charges

A troubling investigation in California has emerged surrounding a vacation rental close to Yosemite National Park. Authorities found thousands of files linked to suspected child sexual abuse, along with “lifelike child dolls” believed to be intended for sexual use. Christian Parmalee Edwards, a 44-year-old man, was taken into custody on March 19 after investigators executed […]

Gavin Newsom’s staff member gets $50,000 for unused vacation days

Gavin Newsom's staff member gets $50,000 for unused vacation days

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, who left amid a federal fraud investigation, reportedly received $50,000 in benefits upon retirement. Dana Williamson cashed in around $30,000 in unused vacation time and was on the state’s payroll until January 31. Her resignation was confirmed seven weeks after it became public, as shown by state […]