🌱 What Is Measure Z? + L.A. Vs. O.C. Home Buyer Slowdown

Hello, again, friends! It's Thursday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening in O.C. today. Because community news matters! Today's briefing includes updates on...

• O.C. vs. L.A.: Where has home buying slowed most?
• What is Measure Z?
• Gas prices continue a steady decline.

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Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 76 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Soaring home prices and higher interest rates have put the brakes on home buying in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. But where has home buying slowed down the most? In Los Angeles, home buying dropped an average of 2 percent in a month, and in Orange County, home buying cooled by an average of 4 percent. See the numbers across buying segments here: (The Pasadena Star-News)
2. Orange County gas prices continued to fall for the 21st day in a row. O.C. drivers have seen a steady decline in gas prices since prices hit an all-time high. In Orange County, the average price for gas was $5.59 per gallon. Read more about falling gas prices here: (MyNewsLA.com)
3. What is Measure Z? Yorba Linda voters will have to vote on Measure Z Nov. 8 to decide if the city will "allow rezoning of 19 sites" to meet California housing requirements. Leaders say that Measure Z will allow them to build more housing to meet state requirements, but opponents say that proposed high-density housing "would change the city’s character for the worse." (Orange County Register)

Today in Orange County:

• Balancing Work and Family - The Priority Center (All Day)
• Vote Center - Huntington Beach Public Library (8 a.m.)
• Vote Center In-Person - Huntington Beach Public Library (8 a.m.)
• Leads Groups 101 Training - Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fall-O-Ween event at Heritage Hill : "🍂 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an un-be-leafably fun experience at the second annual Fall-O-Ween event at Heritage Hill Historical Park! We hope those who attended had as gourd of a time as we did!" (OC Parks via Instagram)

• "These two are inseparable:" "GSROC alum Lady (formerly Margeaux) is loving life with her extra BIG brother, Floyd. These two are inseparable! We think Lady put a little more pep in Floyd's step! Beautiful dogs and beautiful family!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• San Clemente national night out: "A big thank you to everyone who came out and visited us last night at the San Clemente national night out. Engine 60 had a great time visiting the community and we loved educating families about our arson dog Freedom!" (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Change the routes you take: "Changing your routine is easy to do, and is good for your overall safety. #TipTuesday" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Get Out In Orange County: O.C. Parks events near you this November. Here's a rundown of the new schedule: (Orange County Patch)

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