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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Diddy suddenly pull his Beverly Hills mansion from sale?
  • Why 2026 could be a bargain year to visit Beverly Hills
  • Why a Texas fraud case points to a Beverly Hills mansion.

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! and 2 more events.

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  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diddy Quietly Pulls $61 Million Los Angeles Estate Off the Market While Incarcerated (hot97.com) — A high-profile Beverly Hills mansion owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs was quietly pulled from the market after being listed for $61.5 million, and its future is now uncertain. The estate featured prominently in his recent federal trial, which ended in a prison sentence and ongoing appeals. Residents may see this property remain in limbo as his legal situation unfolds.
   

• Where to go in 2026, from the Subarctic to Africa (bostonglobe.com) — If you’ve been thinking about a quick escape to Los Angeles, this 2026 travel roundup notes that tourism is down, making it a good time to find cheaper flights and hotel rooms while strolling Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The writer also highlights far-flung destinations from Greenland to Kenya and the Cook Islands, but singles out LA’s shopping, studio tours, and museums as especially appealing right now.
   

• Secret recordings of executives at Tricolor Auto show they plotted to deceive lenders (dallasnews.com) — A Texas auto dealer executive facing federal fraud charges is accused of taking a multimillion-dollar payout before bankruptcy and using it to buy a house in Beverly Hills. The story details recorded conversations where executives allegedly discussed misleading lenders, raising questions about subprime lending oversight that indirectly touch a high-end local real estate purchase.
   

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