OC NEWS
Rents in Orange County have fallen again to an average of $1,473. This is the lowest average since mid-2006. This steady fall comes after nearly eight years of a continued upward trend in prices. WHOLE STORY
2,885 homes were sold in Orange County in December of 2009. This is up 14% from the month before and 12% from December of 2008. Though median prices are still 1/3 below the $645,000 peak from June of 2007, they have been steadily moving up since May of 2009. WHOLE STORY
Heavy rains and high winds have brought both destruction and help for draught ridden Southern California. Residents and journalists from throughout the Southland have documented both the havoc and beauty of recent storms. SEE PHOTOS HERE
Weather.com , as well as local news sites like ABC 7, are watching the storm and updating information fairly regularly. If you have to go out, especially on the freeways, check out these sites so you know what to expect (as much as you can anticipate the weather!!)
PEOPLE IN THE OC
Partner, Hewitt Wolensky LLP
Hugh Hewitt, host of the nationally syndicated, HUGH HEWITT SHOW, has been a staple in Orange County political and legal circles for more than two decades. His newest venture, Hewitt Wolensky LLP is a local law firm aimed at providing expert legal council at what the firm calls, “real world rates.” Hewitt continues to provide pundit commentary on several TV news programs, host his radio program at 870AM, as well as teach some law courses at Chapman University School of Law.
OC METRO’S STORY ABOUT HEWITT WOLENSKY
HAITI
Help is making its way to Haiti. Help is still needed. World Vision is there.
