Renters dominate California — but they are struggling to survive
New census data reveals over a quarter of U.S. households had solo occupants in 2020, more than three times the 1940 estimate and more than twice the 1960 level….
Welcome to the L.A. Troll Apartment. You can live under a bridge for only $250,000
Housing in Los Angeles does not come cheap. But one Alhambra apartment lets you live more like a troll under a bridge for only $250,000….
What’s the cost to cool Los Angeles? City explores a cooling mandate for all rental units
Los Angeles city leaders also directed staff to explore programs to potentially assist low- and middle-income families in paying to install and operate an AC unit….
Brad Pitt goes off on Angelina Jolie’s ‘vindictive’ winery sale. And she fires back
Brad Pitt is accusing Angelina Jolie of ‘secretly’ selling her share of their Chateau Miraval winery ‘to seize profits.’ But she cites alleged abuse….
Are you a renter in California? Here’s what to know about tenant protections lawmakers are considering
California lawmakers introduced bills this year to strengthen rules against high rents and evictions. Landlords and realtors are fighting back. …
The ‘Wave House,’ Harry Gesner’s Malibu masterpiece, lists for $49.5 million
The ‘Wave House,’ an iconic Malibu residence built by Harry Gesner, just surfaced for sale for the first time in 36 years at $49.5 million….
Opinion: A Supreme Court ruling is a warning for Prop. 13 — tax law should be fair
California’s property tax law means radically different taxes are paid on similar homes. There are better ways to achieve Prop. 13’s protections for low-income and older homeowners. …
They face L.A.’s largest eviction in years. But these Westside renters won’t go quietly
Three months after the end of pandemic-era eviction protections, the owner of Barrington Plaza has initiated one of the largest mass evictions in L.A. in recent years….
Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?
Southern California home prices declined by more than 10% from the peak last year, but now the declines could be over….
Column: Wells Fargo denied well-off borrowers low-interest loans. Is it because they’re Black?
A group of Black customers is suing Wells Fargo, claiming the bank slow-rolled or denied them loans based on race. …