He wanted a ‘low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.’ But first, the lawn had to go
Gardening novice Brian Bautista confronted his ‘climate change anxiety’ by tearing out his lawns and planting California native plants. …
In the Malibu hills, a storied celebrity rehab center asks $19.95 million
In the hills of Malibu, a celebrity rehab center visited by stars such as Britney Spears and Charlie Sheen is hitting the market for $19.95 million….
Opinion: Newsom says California’s anti-housing environmental law is ‘broken.’ So why won’t he fix it?
The California Environmental Quality Act, known as CEQA, blocks housing and climate-friendly infrastructure. But the governor’s recent reform falls woefully short….
Opinion: I’m a tenant in the mass eviction at Barrington Plaza. This developer decision could devastate L.A.
Douglas Emmett plans to kick out residents in all 577 occupied units of our rent-stabilized Westside building. That’s unnecessary and will worsen L.A.’s housing crisis. …
In pricey Palos Verdes, the ocean view is great — until your house slides into a canyon
Questions mount in the wake of the land movement in Rolling Hills Estates, a city that many residents assumed was safe from such disasters….
Did your house fall into a canyon? Your insurance company probably won’t help
As a Rolling Hills Estates hillside further collapses, homeowners without special coverage are unlikely to get any financial assistance from their home insurers….
Rent in this California city exceeded San Francisco’s for the first time. Here’s how much it costs per month
San Diego had the third most expensive rental market in June, with an average monthly price of $3,175, exceeding San Francisco’s rent at $3,168….
Farmers, California’s second-largest insurer, limits new home insurance policies
As State Farm and Allstate hit pause on writing new policies in California, Farmers says it won’t pick up the pace….
The Abbey, iconic West Hollywood gay nightclub, is up for sale
David Cooley, owner of West Hollywood institution the Abbey, a gay bar and nightclub, has listed the business for sale after 32 years….
What’s causing luxury homes in Rolling Hills Estates to slide down a canyon? Here’s what we know
Homes in Rolling Hills Estates continued to move Monday morning, more than a day after 12 houses were evacuated because of a major ground shift….