ORANGE, Calif.—As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates, economists say it would significantly lower demand in the housing market and impact local home prices. According to the semiannual economic forecast released by Chapman University, economists predict Orange County’s median home price would fall by 12 percent down from $1,012,000 in mid-2022 to $891,000…
Orange County Home Prices to Fall 12 Percent in a Year: Report
High Gas Prices May Trigger Big Gains for GOP: Report
ORANGE, Calif.—Economists at Chapman University are predicting Republicans will see a midterm gain of 53 seats in the House of Representatives and high gas prices may be the reason. “There is a relationship between the price of gas and election results,” Chapman University President Emeritus Jim Doti said June 23 at the school’s Economic Forecast Update…
Chapman University Student Killed in Dune Buggy Crash During Film Shooting
A 29-year-old Chapman University cinematography student was killed in a dune buggy crash during a shooting in Imperial Valley on April 15. Peng Wang, a third-year graduate student, was partially ejected from a 2022 Can-Am Maverick UTV in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area when the vehicle overturned while moving along the side of a…
Chapman University Student Killed in Dune Buggy Crash During Film Shoot
A 29-year-old Chapman University cinematography student was killed in a dune buggy crash during a film shoot in Imperial Valley, California, on April 15. Peng Wang, a third-year graduate student, was partially ejected from a 2022 Can-Am Maverick UTV in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area located in the southeast corner of California when the vehicle…
Strong CA Economy in 2022 Before Potential Recession in 2023: Chapman Economist
Californians may see a strong economy in 2022, but the possibility of a recession in 2023 lingers, President Emeritus and Economist James Doti said during Chapman University’s 44th annual economic forecast on Dec. 14. As pandemic restrictions for businesses dwindle, California anticipates job growth of 4.2 percent in 2022 in comparison to 3.5 percent nationwide,…
Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Admist Inflation
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to the holiday shopping season as it kicks off with Black Friday, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the…
Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Amidst Inflation
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to the holiday shopping season as it kicks off with Black Friday, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the…
Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to during the holiday shopping season, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the last, though inflation is looming. Consumer…
Members Leave Chapman Fundraising Group Due to University’s ‘Woke Posture’
Several members of the Women of Chapman (WOC) fundraising organization said they will no longer be supporting Chapman University due to differences in opinion over school policy and the retirement of Dr. John Eastman, the school’s dean of law, who left the school after speaking at the Jan. 6 “Save America” rally in Washington. Orange…
Suspect in Shooting Near Chapman University Arrested by Police After Standoff
ORANGE, Calif.—Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting today near Chapman University. The suspect fled the scene and was holed up in a home near the campus, Orange police said. After hours of negotiation, the unidentified suspect finally surrendered to a SWAT unit, police said. It was unclear if a gun was recovered. At…
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