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Also on today's calendar: 💥 KIDDOS Mega Resale Event (5-DAYS ONLY - Thousands of Discount Kid Items) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Best California real estate markets revealed – 3 ranked among top regions in US (nypost.com) — Mission Viejo quietly stands out in new housing data, tying with Santa Ana for one of the nation's lowest shares of seriously underwater mortgages. The broader WalletHub study ranks Irvine as California's top overall real estate market, with several other cities across the state scoring well. The findings suggest relative financial stability for many local homeowners despite affordability challenges elsewhere.
2. Removal of teddy bear display doesn't deter Ukraine supporters in Newport Beach (latimes.com subscription) — A Mission Viejo resident joined a Ukraine solidarity demonstration in Newport Beach after officials ordered the removal of a teddy bear display symbolizing abducted Ukrainian children. Despite the code-enforcement setback, organizers and supporters continued their sidewalk rally, waving flags, sharing personal stories, and highlighting bipartisan efforts in Congress to demand the children's return. The Mission Viejo participant said standing up publicly made her proud to fight for those who cannot.
3. St. John Bosco remains No. 1 in HSFA California Top 25 high school football rankings after loss to Bishop Gorman (Nevada) (highschoolfootballamerica.com) — Mission Viejo High's football team is ranked No. 8 in California in the latest High School Football America Top 25, keeping company with powerhouses like St. John Bosco and Mater Dei. The rankings highlight several marquee matchups statewide this week and promise ongoing coverage of scores, features, and updated standings throughout the season.
4. Tustin Group Hails Legislative Passage of California Child Marriage Bill (mynewsla.com) — Mission Viejo is highlighted among 16 Orange County cities that passed resolutions backing a statewide ban on child marriage, helping push California lawmakers to approve Assembly Bill 1267. The bill would set 18 as the minimum marriage age with no exceptions and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision. A Tustin-based nonprofit led the yearslong campaign behind the change.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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