Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine block the sale of L.A.’s most over-the-top mansion?
The auction of The One mega-mansion was held soon after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and those disappointed in the winning bid want a do-over….
Editorial: Here’s a warning, Pasadena. Don’t even think about trying to evade SB 9
Pasadena says its landmark districts are the same as historic districts and off-limits to SB 9 lot-splitting. The attorney general isn’t buying it….
‘The law that swallowed California’: Why the much-derided CEQA is so hard to change
A 50-year-old California law has stymied bike lanes, affordable housing and now enrollment at UC Berkeley. But major changes in the law are unlikely….
Large-scale office and music studio complex proposed for Hollywood
Developers plan to transform a prominent corner of Sunset Boulevard by building a $500-million office and music recording center….
Californians behind on their rent can still get help. But you need to apply soon
Renters and landlords have just two weeks to apply for aid from California’s rent relief program. After March 31, no new applications will be accepted….
Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale picks up a Miami Beach condo
Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale picked up a place in Miami Beach, paying $1.725 million for a high-rise condo overlooking the ocean….
Amid student housing crisis, UCLA becomes first UC campus with four-year room guarantee
With two new residence halls, UCLA will become the first UC campus to offer a four-year housing guarantee, easing a critical statewide shortage. …
A private indoor pool in your suite? A new downtown L.A. hotel’s over-the-top amenities
As the lodging industry struggles to recover from the pandemic, Proper Hospitality has opened a luxury inn in a historic downtown L.A. building. One suite features a pool big enough to swim laps. …
Why it’s been so hard to kill Article 34, California’s ‘racist’ barrier to affordable housing
The rule has stymied low-income home construction in California for decades, including a decision to abandon public housing in Los Angeles’ Chavez Ravine neighborhood and build Dodger Stadium instead….
“Yellowstone” actress Barret Swatek shoots for $99.5 million in Malibu
On a bluff in Malibu, actress Barret Swatek and retired hedge-fund manager Adam Weiss are asking $99.5 million for an oceanfront compound. …