Opinion: California housing development remains abysmal despite reforms. Here’s what’s missing
L.A., San Francisco and other cities need massive private development to supply homes and reduce homelessness. That’s why reforms like SB 9 fail….
Selling a rental property? Here are the tax consequences
Selling a rental property is more complicated than selling your personal home. If you’re not using the proceeds to buy another property, it’s going to cost you….
More San Francisco homes selling below asking price. Could that trend come to L.A.?
Data reveal that if not a buyer’s market, then the Bay Area is a more buyer-friendly market. Homes are relatively cheaper — a pattern that may manifest in Los Angeles. …
San Pedro Fish Market to close Ports O’ Call site after more than six decades
The San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant will close its location in the Ports O’ Call Village in March. The restaurant plans to remain in San Pedro….
Nelson Rising, who shaped L.A. and oversaw some of California’s biggest projects, dies at 81
Rising led the development of the U.S. Bank tower in downtown L.A., the creation of Playa Vista and — nearly — an NFL stadium….
A deadly building flaw common in California brings destruction and misery to Turkey, Syria
The flaws of non-ductile concrete construction are found across California, with many buildings having not been evaluated or retrofitted and at risk of collapse in a serious earthquake. …
Opinion: How California’s duplex law was designed to fail
Officials should undo needless restrictions in 2021 legislation to help tackle California’s housing crisis….
‘Gimme Shelter’: What happens when a basketball star opposes townhomes near his mansion
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry recently sent a letter to the city of Atherton opposing new townhomes near his mansion. …
Bugsy Siegel was killed in this Beverly Hills mansion. For $17 million, it can be yours
In 1947, mobster Bugsy Siegel was gunned down in a Beverly Hills mansion. Now that mansion is on the market for $17 million….
California offers help for more homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments
The state is expanding its federally funded mortgage relief program to help more Californians. In addition to reaching people who fell behind on their payments in 2022 and early 2023, it is offering to cover up…