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California homicide rate estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 6, 2021

California last year recorded a homicide rate of 5.6 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 4.8 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

California received $21.1 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 29, 2021

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that California received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $21.1 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Top marginal tax rate in California could reach 62.64% under Biden plan

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2020

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in California could hit 62.64 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

California Gov. Newsom gets ‘C’ grade for fiscal management

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom received a grade of “C” from the Washington-based CATO Institute for his tax and spending policies since 2018, according to a ranking of governors that comes out every two years.

California to lose $1.9 billion in tax revenue from hotel industry this year

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 17, 2020

California will lose $1.9 billion in total state and local tax revenue from the hotel industry due to COVID-19, according to an Oxford Economics estimate released by the American Hotels and Lodging Association.

Indian Wells home prices fall in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Indian Wells fell by $105,000 while total sales decreased by 31%.

Wildomar home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Wildomar rose by $9,000 while total sales decreased by 33.7%.

Hemet home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Hemet rose by $10,500 while total sales decreased by 42.6%.

Palm Desert home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Palm Desert rose by $31,000 while total sales decreased by 35.4%.

Aguanga home prices fall in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Aguanga fell by $5,000 while total sales increased by 42.9%.

Nuevo home prices fall in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Nuevo fell by $51,000 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Desert Hot Springs home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Desert Hot Springs rose by $24,000 while total sales decreased by 53.7%.

Rubidoux home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Rubidoux rose by $101,000 while total sales decreased by 48.1%.

Temecula home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Temecula rose by $9,500 while total sales decreased by 34.4%.

Romoland home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Romoland rose by $67,500 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Norco home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Norco rose by $59,500 while total sales decreased by 57.3%.

Yucaipa home prices fall in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Yucaipa fell by $100,250 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.