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WalletHub’s latest housing-market scorecard stirred a familiar Southern California debate: where is it “best” to buy a home right now? While no ranking can capture every lifestyle preference, the data-driven list compares 300 U.S. cities using real estate conditions and local economic factors—an approach that can influence

New federal action on the Colorado River is set to reshape how water is managed across the Southwest—and the ripple effects will be felt far beyond farms and reservoirs. Under a newly finalized Interior Department plan, Arizona, California, and Nevada must cut significant water use over the

Billions in federal housing spending were intended to narrow the gap between paychecks and home prices—but a new report suggests the affordability crisis has only deepened, especially in California. For many San Diego residents, that reality doesn’t just affect whether you can buy a home; it affects

San Diego’s sidewalks are getting fresh attention after a recent local report highlighted how curb cuts, broken concrete, missing shade, and frequent driveway crossings can turn a simple walk into a daily safety obstacle—especially in dense areas like East Village downtown. For residents, visitors, and business owners

Southern California homeowners are in an unusually strong equity position right now, according to a recent housing-market snapshot tracking “underwater mortgages” (when a homeowner owes more than the home is worth). In early 2026, the share of underwater loans across major local markets was remarkably low—especially in