Illegal hostels are popping up in L.A. neighborhoods, to some residents’ ire
Unapproved hostels are opening in otherwise quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods, leading to neighbor complaints and an increase in police calls….
On a Hollywood studio lot, a new New York comes to life
As a legendary New York City set on Fox Studios’ backlot aged, a new one was needed. The set is the centerpiece of a movie studio that is itself a leading character in Hollywood lore….
Las Vegas’ Mirage Resort to close after 34-year run. Volcano to go dormant
The iconic Mirage resort was perhaps best known for its exploding 54-foot man-made volcano, magicians Siegfried and Roy, white tigers and dolphins. …
Buying a home in Southern California? There are now more options
The number of homes in many corners of Southern California rose for the first time in more than a year, providing some relief to would-be buyers….
Erewhon sues city to stop Sportsmen’s Lodge development in Studio City
The owners of Erewhon have filed an environmental lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in an effort to stop the planned demolition of the Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel….
A Long Beach man started a petition to ban Airbnb in his neighborhood — and it worked
Long Beach resident Andy Oliver led a nearly yearlong push to ban unhosted short-term rentals in the College Estates neighborhood. It not only succeeded but fueled nine additional ban drives throughout the city….
Graffitied skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles poised for sale
Oceanwide Plaza, the bankrupt, unfinished development in downtown Los Angeles that became a canvas for trespassing graffiti artists, is officially on the market….
Billionaires sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house
After a public outcry stopped a billionaire couple from destroying Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home, the couple is suing to continue with the demolition….
Opinion: Is Biden a YIMBY? He certainly has good reason to embrace a pro-housing agenda
The president’s policies suggest common cause with the “Yes in My Backyard” movement. He and other Democrats can improve their election prospects by addressing economic anxiety….
As court overturns a lot-splitting law, SB 9, one early adopter asks why
After an L.A. County judge declared SB 9 unconstitutional, Sam Andreano, who took advantage of the program by splitting his Whittier property in half, is wondering why. …