Affordable Housing Build: Caritas and Level 3 Construction broke ground on Caritas Village–Vista, a $8.7M, 24-unit affordable project in North County San Diego, targeting completion in summer 2027. Corporate Forecast Watch: Intuit’s fiscal 2027 revenue outlook came in below Wall Street expectations as it prioritizes customer growth, sending shares down in extended trading. Ocean Innovation Push: California’s inaugural Ocean Summit opens registration for Dec. 9–11 in Santa Barbara, aiming to connect scientists, policymakers, and investors around ocean solutions. Wildfire Readiness: Cal OES is ramping pre-fire prevention efforts during peak season, emphasizing faster coordination and mutual aid across urban and rural areas. Labor & Retail: Mother’s Market fired 15 Costa Mesa workers tied to a union organizing drive, escalating tensions with UFCW. Consumer Tech/Health Data: The FTC and California (with Utah) sued Hims & Hers over subscription enrollment, cancellation friction, and health-data practices. Sports Betting Meets Tech: Kalshi expanded MLB partnerships with five teams, even as it continues pursuing a league-wide deal. Public Safety: Authorities arrested three in the East Bay after 12,000 cigarettes were stolen from a Livermore business. Transportation Disruption: Caltrans plans weekend full closures of parts of San Francisco’s Highway 101, with detours and warnings to “stay far away.”