‘Abject terror gripped me’: Terrifying memories of the Sylmar earthquake of 1971
The Sylmar quake was one of the worst in modern Los Angeles history, killing 64 people, injuring 2,543 and causing $553 million in damage. …
Column: We shake, we rattle, we roll — life in a state that’s one giant fault zone
Fifty years ago, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake centered in Sylmar caused us to rethink how we live in earthquake country. …
50 years ago, the Sylmar earthquake shook L.A., and nothing’s been the same since
The magnitude 6.6 Sylmar earthquake shook Southern California on Feb. 9, 1971, causing significant damage and 64 deaths. What few realized at the time was how close it came to being far more catastrophic. …
‘FBI’ star Jeremy Sisto sells a half-built home in Laurel Canyon
Actor Jeremy Sisto just hauled in $2.57 million for a mid-renovation Laurel Canyon home that he bought eight years ago from film producer Cassian Elwes. …
Hot Property: Sylvester Stallone lists Beverly Park trophy estate for $110 million
In Beverly Park, ‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone is asking $110 million for his 21,000-square-foot mansion with a knockout view. …
Home of the Week: A Tuscan-inspired retreat in the Palisades
In Pacific Palisades, a modern take on classical Tuscan style offers striking living spaces and a well-rounded mix of amenities. Asking price: $12.3 million. …
Column: Who regulates storage companies during the pandemic? No one, that’s who
Under California law, a self-storage company can raise rates by as much as 10% during an emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Top Sales: Waterfront stunners were the must-have homes in January
Beach houses were Southern California’s top sellers in January, as waterfront properties in Santa Barbara and Malibu traded hands for more than $20 million. …
Beverly Hills mansion built by alleged ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ embezzler sells for $27.4 million
In Beverly Hills, a 13,000-square-foot mansion built with funds allegedly embezzled from a Malaysian business fund just sold for $27.4 million. …
Dutch director Roel Reiné debuts his urban farm in Lake Balboa
In Lake Balboa, Dutch director Roel Reiné is asking $1.1 million for his mini-compound with fruit trees and a screening room. …