The “American Dream” is really quite simple: Get a good education, get a well-paying job, get married, and buy a house.For first-time home owners, the excitement associated with acquiring a […]
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Working together to make homeownership a reality
Owning a home is an exciting journey. One filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s a place for families to gather, celebrations to be had, hard times to […]
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Five important strategies to grow Black homeownership
In 1865, over 159 years ago, the U.S. eliminated or outlawed slavery in the U.S. with the passage of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. One of the promises […]
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Wells Fargo strategic plan for more minority home buyers
Wells Fargo offers strategic plans to create a more focused Home Lending business aimed at serving bank customers, as well as individuals and families in minority communities. Notably, the company […]
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How to make homebuying easier and less expensive
Purchasing a home is the ultimate goal for many U.S. households. The thought of choosing to paint rooms any color under the rainbow, hammer nails into the walls to hang […]
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Lancaster PD announces much faster response times
The City of Lancaster has achieved a significant reduction in response times for non-emergency law enforcement calls. On average, non-emergency call response times were reduced by 91 minutes in 2024, compared to its high in 2023.
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Lancaster ‘Shop Local’ program yields results
The City of Lancaster is sharing a great achievement in its ongoing efforts to bolster the local economy through the Shop Local Open Rewards program.
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Conservatorship is granted over Mavis Leno estate
Jay Leno was granted a conservatorship this week over the estate of his 77-year-old wife, who has advanced Alzheimer’s disease that sometimes leaves her unaware of her birthdate or who her husband is.
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Karen Bass speaks to the future of nonprofits
Black spaces that highlight and celebrate Black people and their accomplishments are becoming more of a norm than a trend. Collective Conversations, created by the Black Equity Collective (BEC), is a candid spotlight on the state of nonprofits and philanthropy by the folks who run and fund them.
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Important tips to safely, securely file your taxes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert with tips on filing and preparing taxes safely. As the tax deadline approaches, many Californians may seek out assistance with filing their state and federal tax returns.
