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December 22, 2025
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Pending Home Sales Drop Sharply Nationwide Amid High Mortgage Rates: Pending home sales in the U.S. saw their steepest annual drop of 2025 in mid-December, reflecting ongoing challenges for buyers as mortgage rates remain high and economic uncertainty persists. According to a Redfin report, sales under contract fell 5.8% year-over-year, with major declines in cities such as San Jose, Houston, and Oakland. Homes that did sell spent more time on the market compared to last year. Persistently high borrowing costs and rising prices have contributed to reduced demand. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Dec 22)
November 22, 2025
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California Highway Patrol Seizes One Ton of Illegal Drugs Over Three-Month Operation: The California Highway Patrol, working with multi-agency task forces, confiscated nearly 2,000 pounds of illegal drugs, including significant amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, between late August and mid-November. The enforcement effort also led to 1,234 arrests, the recovery of 216 stolen vehicles, and the removal of 54 firearms from circulation. Notable incidents included large methamphetamine seizures in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Multiple arrests were made throughout the state. (Source: Yo! Venice! on Nov 22)
October 7, 2025
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Santa Monica Joins Lawsuit Challenging Federal Disaster Aid Restrictions: Santa Monica has joined 28 other local governments in a federal lawsuit contesting new federal requirements that tie disaster aid to immigration enforcement and limit diversity initiatives. City officials argue the restrictions could impact funding for emergency preparedness and public safety, with (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 7)