Altercation at Hollywood nightclub leads to shootout between police and gunman
An altercation outside of a Hollywood nightclub led to an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning….
Over 40,000 eviction notices have gone out in L.A. this year, many to upscale apartments
As L.A. deals with a housing crisis, new data show how the threat of eviction affects not only poor communities but middle- and high-income ones too….
L.A. kills developer’s plans for Bulgari hotel in Benedict Canyon
The head of Los Angeles city planning said new studies found that the environmental impacts of the Bulgari Resort project “are far greater than initially anticipated.”…
How a Spanish bungalow in L.A. went from sad to sexy (Hint: There’s an ADU rental)
Priced out of the Bay Area and South Pasadena, a couple bought a Spanish fixer-upper in Eagle Rock, assisted by the earning potential of an ADU….
L.A. Airbnb hosts are charging higher rates and raking in big payouts amid city crackdown
As the city tries to crack down on short-term rentals, profits for Airbnb hosts are rising — whether their listings are legal or not….
California lawmakers put funding for ADUs in flux. What you need to know
The state Legislature is poised to take back half of the $50 million it provided in July for ADU financing. But a grant program that helps Californians build ADUs will still get funds….
Opinion: How home insurers are trying to bully California politicians into a disastrous bailout
Insurers pulled out amid wildfire losses. Now they’re reportedly seeking a giveaway from the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara….
Tech billionaires’ secretive plan to build a California city from scratch
The billionaires behind Flannery Associates have bought up more than 140 parcels in Solano County with dreams of ‘a new city with tens of thousands of new homes.’…
As challenges loom, L.A. City Council approves $150 million in ‘mansion tax’ spending
L.A. City Council has approved a $150-million spending plan for funds raised by Measure ULA, putting money toward rental assistance, tenant protection and other housing crisis initiatives….
Opinion: How L.A. can build more housing without looking like New York
Yes, Southern California needs more housing density, but we can put our sprawl to use without ditching our spacious vibe….