Los Angeles

COVID eviction bans are lapsing, but other protections for California renters remain

May 17, 2022 |

Evictions and rent increases still are limited in Los Angeles and many other parts of Southern California. But the rules vary from city to city.

A poker player’s mansion overlooking Las Vegas asks $3.5 million

May 16, 2022 |

In the foothills of Las Vegas, poker player Chance Kornuth is shopping around his custom home overlooking the Strip for $3.5 million.

Villa Firenze, sold last year for $51 million, asks $120 million

May 16, 2022 |

It’s a massive ask, especially considering there have been no major changes to the property. But in Beverly Park, all bets are off.

Is your vacation rental in a risky wildfire zone? What you need to know

May 15, 2022 |

Toothbrush, socks, charger — check. But do you have a wildfire evacuation plan for your Airbnb or other vacation rental?

Column: Did you strike gold selling your house? Maybe you should share the wealth

May 14, 2022 |

Depending on when you bought in California, Proposition 13 has kept your property taxes low while your newer neighbors pay far more, essentially subsidizing those with artificially low taxes.

Pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck wants $6.2 million for Bel-Air perch

May 13, 2022 |

In the hills of Bel-Air, British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck is asking $6.2 million for a four-story home overlooking Stone Canyon Reservoir.

Ellen DeGeneres quietly flips a Midcentury gem for $8.8 million

May 12, 2022 |

Less than a year after buying a Midcentury home from talent agent Greg Cavic, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have flipped the home for $8.757 million.

Alex Trebek’s Studio City mansion sells for $6.45 million

May 10, 2022 |

Alex Trebek’s longtime home — a Mediterranean-style mansion that the late “Jeopardy!” host owned for three decades — just sold for $6.45 million in Studio City.

Adam Levine sells Pacific Palisades estate for $51 million

May 10, 2022 |

In Southern California’s third-priciest sale this year, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has sold his Pacific Palisades compound for $51 million.

In Beverly Hills, a socialite’s glamorous haunt lists for $4 million

May 9, 2022 |

L.A. socialite Pat Montandon is shopping around her longtime home in the Coldwater Canyon neighborhood of Beverly Hills for $4 million.