Market Update, New CA Home Bills & October Events!

CA Legal Update: On 9/16/21, 3 Bills were signed into law to expand housing production in CA.

SB 9 - California Housing Opportunity & More Efficiency (HOME) Act

Allows homeowners in most areas around the state to divide their property into two lots. It allows two homes to be built on each of those lots, with the effect of legalizing fourplexes in areas that previously only allowed one home - There is no requirement as to whether the two residential units on each lot be a "duplex," or attached to each other, or free-standing.
Those applying for the lot splits would have to swear that they intend to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years and requires that lot splits create two parcels of similar size that are at least 1200 square feet. Proposals must adhere to local objective zoning and design standards unless those standards would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to 2 units on each lot.

SB 8 – Extension of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019:

Extends the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 to jumpstart more housing production. The Housing Crisis Act of 2019, which was scheduled to expire in 2025, accelerates the approval process for housing projects, curtails local governments’ ability to downzone and limits fee increases on housing applications, among other key accountability provisions.

SB 10 - Missing Middle Housing Near Jobs and Transit:

Provides tools for local governments to zone for up to ten homes per parcel in transit-rich areas, or urban infill sites with no environmental review. Protects local governments from arbitrary legal delays and other obstacles and maintains local control.

Article By: OC Register

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
9:00AM - 11:00AM

Mission Viejo residents and businesses can destroy their sensitive documents during the free drive-through Document Shredding event on Saturday, October 2.

Hosted by Waste Management and the City's Public Works Department, the event is from 9 to 11 am (or until truck capacity is reached) in the Mission Viejo City Hall parking lot at 200 Civic Center.

Residents and businesses can bring up to five banker-size file boxes worth of paper records for immediate shredding. Proof of residency is required. All documents and boxes should be free of binders, paper clips, plastic sleeves and metal butterfly clips.

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IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES
Oct. 11 - Columbus Day
Oct. 31 - Halloween

Knott's Scary Farm | September 16 - October 31
Knott’s professional "scare-masters" transform the old Berry Farm into Knott’s Scary Farm for another year of the world’s first, biggest and most famous theme park Halloween event! Every year all 160-acres of Knott’s Berry Farm are transformed into your worst nightmare with themed mazes, live shows, and scare zones featuring hundreds of free-roaming monsters.
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Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch | September 18 - October 31
Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch? Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! We offer lots of activities, from wagon rides to arts and crafts!
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Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach | September 19 - October 31
Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sunday’s are family day with Dachshund Races.
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Knott's Spooky Farm | Saturdays & Sundays September 25 - October 31
Enjoy the spooktacular Halloween season at Knott"s Spooky Farm, an event full of Halloween activities for kids ages 3-11. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat through Ghost Town to collect sweet Halloween treats. Fun Halloween-themed shows are in store. Guests of all ages can learn about the creepy crawly critters occupying Ghost Town"s Livery Stable.
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Tiller Days | October 1-3
Tustin Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin since 1957. The event provides an opportinity for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am), carnival, rides, food and entertainment.
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Irvine Global Village Festival | October 9
Annual festival representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids' crafts and activities; cultural and religious exhibits; and an international marketplace. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, indulge in international cuisine, explore the International Marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with many activities.
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San Clemente Micro-Brew Fest | October 9
The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th Annual San Clemente Microbrew Fest, presented by Left Coast Brewing Co. This year, wine will also be introduced. VIP guests early entrance at 12p and general public from 1p-5p. Admission will include approximately eight (8) 4oz Microbrew samples, four (4) wine samples, food trucks and local band entertainment!.
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Farmakis Farms Craft Market | October 9
Family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers' market located in San Juan Capistrano now offering a monthly craft market! Crafts, arts, handmade goods and one of a kind items! FREE to attend. Will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month.
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Carnival Colossal | October 14-17
San Clemente’s four-day Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival is offering thrill rides, games, food, a one-day Special Needs Resource Fair and two days of games of strength presented by the International Highland Games Federation.
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Silverado Days | October 15-17
Held each October, this community festival includes games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for the whole family. Featured contests include Featured contests include a Car Show, a World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Men's Leg Contest, a Dog Show, a Chili Cook-off and much more!!
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Newport Beach Film Festival | October 21-28
Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. This year's festival will be screening over 300 features and short films and welcoming over 500 filmmakers and 50,000 film fans to Orange County.
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Dinosaur Dash | October 31
Run for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, this year you can run and ride for education! The Dinosaur Dash features 4 events: 5k and 10k timed races for all ages, a 2k non-timed "Fun Run" and the non-timed 50k bike tour. After the race, there will be entertainment, a Food Court and Expo with games, activities and more. There's fun for the whole family.
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Halloween Events | October 31
Haunted Houses, parades, carnivals and much more! Events listed by city.
Halloween Events