Over the past few months, many California landlords—especially retirees and older homeowners—have heard alarming claims that “California quietly passed 10 new rental laws in 2026.” The concerns are understandable: Is the state deliberately making it harder to be a landlord? Will these laws discourage rentals and push owners to sell? […]
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Building Community Through Pickleball: A Conversation with Lavender Sports Club, Westminster, California
In the heart of Westminster—home to one of the largest Vietnamese-American communities in the United States—a new kind of gathering place is growing, not around a dining table or a café, but on the pickleball court. Lavender Sports Club was created with a simple but powerful idea: use sport to […]
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6%: What the $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase Means for Retirees
In early 2026, mortgage markets reacted quickly to reports that President Donald Trump directed housing-finance officials to pursue the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Shortly after, some daily mortgage rate trackers showed the 30-year fixed mortgage rate briefly dipping below 6%, a psychological threshold many buyers and […]
Addiction to Smoking and Drugs: A Weapon of Mass Destruction
Recently, a distraught mother called me in tears to share her anguish. Her daughter is only 13 years old, yet already involved in romantic relationships—and, in the mother’s view, showing signs of drug use. The girl has vomited and fainted twice in the school restroom. Lately, at times during the […]
On January 6, New Mexico Becomes the 47th U.S. State
A Turning Point in the Deep Southwest On January 6, 1912, a long and patient journey reached its destination. After more than sixty years as a U.S. territory, New Mexico was formally admitted to the Union as the 47th state, marking a defining moment not only for its residents but […]
On January 4, 1986 – Utah Becomes the 45th State
A Quiet Turning Point in America’s Westward Journey On a cold winter day—January 4, 1896—the vast high desert and mountain lands of Utah officially entered the Union as the 45th state of the United States. Unlike the dramatic gold rushes or violent frontier clashes that defined other chapters of westward […]
January 3, 1959 – Alaska Becomes the 49th U.S. State
On January 3, 1959, Alaska officially became the 49th state of the United States, a moment that quietly but permanently reshaped the nation’s identity, geography, and future. For many Americans at the time, Alaska felt distant—almost mythical. Vast, frozen, sparsely populated, and rugged beyond imagination, it existed in the national […]
On January 2, 1788 Georgia Becomes the 4th U.S. State
A Bold Step in Shaping a New Nation January 2, 1788, Georgia made a defining mark in American history. It became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution—joining Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in transforming a young and fragile union into a strengthened nation with hope for the future. […]
The Circle of huutri.org
In the quiet corners of each passing day, We find a hand, a voice that lights our way. Not bound by age, nor place, nor time, But woven through stories, like gentle rhyme. Here, wisdom gathers and hearts remain strong, Where laughter is shared, and all belong. Each memory offered, […]
2025 Year in Review: A Transformative Year for America and Vietnamese American Retirees
By HuuTri.org Editorial Team 2025 was a year that reminded us of how quickly the world around us can shift. Wars continued overseas. Technology evolved faster than we could fully understand. Politics became more heated than many of us ever imagined. And through it all, the people most sensitive to […]










