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In late 2025, California's housing market is characterized by a forecast for increased home sales and inventory, a modest rise in median home prices, and continued affordability challenges, though buying conditions may be more favorable around mid-October due to an anticipated dip in mortgage rates and increased active listings. 

Several counties in Southern California are in a state of emergency due to several, fast-moving fires that have been carried and enhanced by Santa Anna winds. Tuesday January 7 is when three major fires sparked in forestry areas in Southern California and with the help of hurricane force winds, collectively burned 22,000 acres in just 24 hours. The first fire, the Pacific Palisades, began at 10:30 a.m. on that day near 1190 North Piedra Morada (near Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, Calif.), according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Winds reaching at least 40+ mph, quickly spread the original 10-acre fire to 200 acres in roughly 12 minutes. The Pacific Palisades fire has burned 17,230+ acres with 0 percent containment, where over 1,000 building have been destroyed by fire. Meanwhile, the Eaton fire started in Altadena on the late evening of January 7. It has taken the lives of five people and injured several others. Over 750 firefighters have been working tirelessly over the Eaton fire and yet 10,600 acres have burned and there is 0 percent containment as of January 9 at 9:00 AM PST. The Hurst fire also began that late night, burning 855 acres in just a few hours; it is 10 percent contained as of January 9 at 9:00 AM PST. Also on that Tuesday, due to the high winds over 50 mph, flight restrictions over the affected burn areas prevented fire fighters from dropping flame retardants over the area and the media from getting a full picture of the fires.

The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus. ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. Part 1 of the October 16 Central Valley Election Community Forum features California State Assembly District 31 candidates Dr. Joaquin Arambula (incumbent) against opponent Solomon Verduzco followed by US House of Representative candidate and incumbent Congressman Jim Costa who talked about his Central Valley initiatives he looks forward to continuing.

The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus. ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. A representative for the city of Kerman mayoral candidate, Maria Pacheco, who is the incumbent, talked about Pacheco's dedication to helping the city to build and prosper. Thereafter, moderator and host, Dudley Najieb, had a sit-down discussion with Fresno State professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, a specialist in American politics, about some of the difficult-to-understand state propositions on the ballot. The night ended with Trustee Area 7 Yolanda Joy Moore who talked about the recent Clovis Unified School District school bond, Measure A that is on the ballot. Moore explains the importance of the measure and that the bond would be issued on the current tax rate for residents--taxes will not increase for local residents: CUSD is maintaining the current tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value, which is the lowest it has been in the district’s history.

The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter, also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus features the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.  ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.  In Part 2 of the October 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, watch candidates David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.

The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus featured the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.  ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.  Also featuring special guest Trustee Area 6 Karla Kirk who talks about the process of school bonds and the Central Unified School District school bond, Measure X that is on the ballot.  In this part 1, here is who is featured:  The four political organization collaborators, candidate Nick Richardson and Trustee Karla Kirk on school bonds.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with ONME News show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light news commentary between DNC speakers. Dudley Najieb explains more about the U.S. house of representative seat and a summary of the seven contentious races that will affect the make-up of the House in Congress.  She intends to go in depth about the seven U.S. house of representative contentious seats in day four of the DNC. Thereafter, Dudley Najieb talks with San Francisco affiliate news partner from KPOO 89.5 FM, who is on the ground in Chicago, Harrison Chastang who gives a detailed recap of Day 2 & 3 and the mini protests. As key speakers take the stage in day 3, such as former president, Bill Clinton; billionaire talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey; famous comedian, Kenan Thompson; former speaker of the house, Nancy Patricia Pelosi; United States Secretary of Transportation Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg; Minnesota U.S. senator, Amy Jean Klobuchar and many other key speakers, at the end of the night, the viewers are introduced to vice-presidential nominee, Tim Walz. Thereafter, a live roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones recap on these DNC speeches of the day. Later in the program, Dudley Najieb features an interview with Southern California elected official attending the DNC, Patrice Marshall McKenzie.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 2of  the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light news commentary between DNC speakers. Dudley Najieb reviews and explains the open California's U.S. Senate race vacated by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein.  This seat has been under the control of Democratic leadership in California since 1992. In Californian election news, since there are 10 state ballot measures this upcoming November 5 election, Dudley Najieb reviewed the process of how measures and propositions make their way to the ballot. Dudley Najieb also features interviews with Fresno, CA DNC delegate, Eric Payne who was at the DNC Day 2 in Chicago, Il, followed by an interview with Diana Love, who is the California Democratic Party secretary who was also there. Thereafter, watch a lively roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith, popular social media influencer, Ashley Ann and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones who recap on the DNC speeches of the day, and key speakers Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, former first lady, Michelle Obama and former president, Barack Obama.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 1 the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light new commentary between DNC speakers.   Dudley Najieb also talks with San Francisco affiliate news partner from KPOO 89.5 FM, who is on the ground in Chicago, Harrison Chastang who gives a detailed recap, from the live protests to the Black Caucus meeting results. Thereafter, watch a lively roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith, popular social media influencer, Ashley Ann and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones who recap on the DNC speeches of the day, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden.

In this segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb reveals the intricate details of 23 videos released, amounting to 14 hours, released by Documented and ProPublica, non-partisan news organizations. In this next segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb discusses how Project 2025 directly affects California, especially when it comes to the drastically, changing climate in the state. In the next segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb discusses how Project 2025 directly affects California and the rest of the nation regarding popular initiatives and policies:  social security benefits, abolishing the US Department of Education, raising taxes on the middle class, and other common issues with voters.

News host Julia Ann Dudley Najieb reviews the intricate details regarding Project 2025 and its conservative beginnings CA Politics Now Part 1: Julia explains how the Heritage Foundation funded Project 2025 with $22 million In this segment of California Politics Now, "About Project 2025," Julia Ann Dudley Najieb explains in detail the key project of the Heritage Foundation: Project 2025. Although the director has recently stepped down, Paul Dans, the project would have a significant impact on California as a whole if it continues to push forward through the Trump-Vance Administration if they win the Nov. 5 2024 election. CA Politics Now Part 2: Running mate, JD Vance, endorses the concept of Project 2025 In this second segment of California Politics Now, "About Project 2025," Julia Ann Dudley Najieb explains the JD Vance and former president, Donald Trump connection; although they have attempted to distance themselves from Project 2025, there is no denying the facts that are out there. ... CA Politics Now Part 3: An introduction to how Project 2025 would affect California if implemented

In part 3 discussion of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) news host, Julia A. Dudley Najieb talks to Greg Lawson, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California EDD about how people can apply to the benefits and services and what is needed to apply online, by phone or via mail.

In part 2 of the ONME Partner Corner, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California Employment Development Department Greg Lawson talks with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb about the major changes at CA EDD to help applicants and to expedite the processing of the applications. Dudley Najieb reviews the past dismal experiences some people had with the CA EDD and the major changes because of it. https://edd.ca.gov

In part 2 of the ONME Partner Corner, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California Employment Development Department Greg Lawson talks with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb about the major changes at CA EDD to help applicants and to expedite the processing of the applications. Dudley Najieb review the past dismal experiences some people had with the CA EDD and the major changes because of it. https://edd.ca.gov

In this episode of News Too Real, news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, reviews the latest mass sewage contamination of Southern California beaches, Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, having a 54 % bacteria rate; San Luis Creek Mouth in San Luis Obispo having a 35% bacteria rate and  Imperial Beach in San Diego, having a 100% bacteria contamination rate. The City of Imperial Beach is in San Diego County shares the Mexico-California border, specifically Tijuana; in just five years, over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and urban runoff have spilled across the U.S.-Mexico border.  Last year, labs run by Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force processed 9,538 water samples collected from 567 distinct sampling sites around the U.S. Of the 567 beaches sampled, 362 of them yielded at least one high bacteria result that exceeded state health standards. Part 3: Is California out of its water scare?: California residents are having to adapt to a new way of life when it comes to water conservation: the Newsom administration is urging Californians to adopt a new style of living when it comes to water, according to Governor's Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) press secretary, Ashley Williams.  In a a final part three discussion, Williams discusses ways residents can conserve water. ONME News Headlines as of June 11, 2024: Hate crime trends in California are on the rise: Reported anti-Black, anti-Latino, and anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 156% overall from 2019 to 2022Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley: Here's a 2024 updateCOMMENTARY: Governor must OK expanded Cal Grant access for struggling students With newly digitized slave ship logs, Berkeley Ph.D. student examines race, power — and literacyFresno’s eviction protection program might survive, but advocates say the city still needs rent control