State of California
Recent News About State of California
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California ranked 3rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $567,133 in home loans issued, California ranked third in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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California ranks 3rd in total VA home loans during Q1
California ranked third in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 3,996 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
The VA issued 49 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 137 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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California receives $25.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1
The VA issued 49 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in California during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 18.8% fewer home purchase loans in California in Q1
There were 3,127 VA home purchases in California in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.8 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 3,127 home purchase loans in California in Q1
There were 3,127 VA home purchase loans issued in California in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.8 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 3,996 home loans in California totaling $2.3 billion in Q1
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,996 home loans totaling $2.3 billion in California during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Former Assemblymember: ‘I was obsessing over’ my father’s case
Mike Gatto, a former Assemblymember, said he decided to withhold information regarding his father's case from his staff when going through an intense pursuit of leads and evidence with a perceived lack of focus during his later political career. Gatto was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former Assemblymember: ‘Detectives were probably absolutely right on substance’
Mike Gatto, a former Assemblymember, said that detectives likely had valid points regarding the timing and substance of the investigation, recounting his experience touring the crime scene and the detectives' discussion about AB 109, despite the timing being less than ideal. Gatto was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former Assemblymember: ‘None of us expected that’ my father would die
Mike Gatto, a former Assemblymember, said that following an uneventful evening, he received a distressing call from his sister who found their father dead. Gatto was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former Assemblymember: ‘A lot of well-meaning but really bad policies that were enacted during the decade of the 2010s’ leading to a rise in crime
Mike Gatto, a former Assemblymember, said that the rapid escalation of crime could be attributed to misguided policies enacted during the 2010s, such as AB-109, Prop 47, and Prop 57, along with adjustments made during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a surge in early prisoner releases. Gatto was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former PRI speechwriter: President Biden’s State of the Union Address was an ‘unfortunately ineffective speech’
Former Pacific Research Institute (PRI) speechwriter Lance Izumi said none of the individuals cited in President Biden’s State of the Union Address stood out as memorable, except for one, highlighting a lack of impactful moments and contributing to the overall ineffectiveness of the address. Izumi was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former PRI speechwriter: President Biden’s State of the Union Address ‘was devoid of anything really rhetorically memorable’
Former Pacific Research Institute (PRI) speechwriter Lance Izumi said President Biden’s State of the Union Address lacked rhetorical impact and focused more on the president's demeanor than substantive issues like education, ultimately missing an opportunity to address crucial matters. Izumi was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former PRI speechwriter: Israel supporters likely were ‘feeling largely dissatisfied’ after President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Former Pacific Research Institute (PRI) speechwriter Tim Anaya said that Biden's avoidance of the Israel and Hamas issue until late in his State of the Union Address, alongside his ambiguous stance on the matter, likely left Israel supporters feeling dissatisfied and questioning his commitment to their concerns. Anaya was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former PRI speechwriter: Biden ‘didn't achieve his objectives’ with his State of the Union Address
Former Pacific Research Institute (PRI) speechwriter Tim Anaya said despite Biden's efforts to address various issues in his State of the Union Address, his performance remained largely unchanged in most categories and worsened in others and that he did not achieve his objectives with the speech. Anaya was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Former PRI speechwriter: ‘Biden was supremely unlikable in his performance’ of the State of the Union Address
Former Pacific Research Institute (PRI) speechwriter Lance Izumi said Biden's highly partisan performance in the State of the Union Address, characterized by attacks on Republicans and lack of appeal to moderate voters, may have diminished his likability among the electorate. Izumi was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Political commentator: A ‘positive and practical’ approach is essential to win people over in political races
Steve Hilton, a political commentator, said positivity and practicality are important in addressing California's challenges, urging for concrete solutions rather than ideological debates to engage an apathetic public, highlighting housing and homeownership as pivotal issues to rally support. Hilton was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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Political commentator: Democrat skewed voting trend in California results in ‘massive lopsided situation in the legislation’
Steve Hilton, a political commentator, said that the voting trend among voters in California who, despite agreeing with Republican policies, often support Democratic candidates due to electoral dynamics, resulting in a lopsided legislative landscape. Hilton was a guest on a recent episode of the Next Round Podcast.
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VA provides 199.1% more home purchase loans in California in Q4 2023
There were 3,850 VA home purchases in California in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $2.3 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 3,850 home purchase loans in California in Q4 2023
There were 3,850 VA home purchase loans issued in California in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $2.3 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.