Los Angeles

‘Gimme Shelter’: The big rezoning of Southern California is coming

Mar 21, 2022 |

Los Angeles and most other cities in Southern California will have to rezone their communities to allow for a lot more housing by October.

Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine block the sale of L.A.’s most over-the-top mansion?

Mar 20, 2022 |

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

Mar 20, 2022 |

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

Mar 19, 2022 |

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.

Californians behind on their rent can still get help. But you need to apply soon

Mar 19, 2022 |

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.

Grammy winner plans eye-catching music studio complex in Hollywood

Mar 18, 2022 |

Developers plan to transform a prominent corner of Sunset Boulevard by building a $500-million office and music recording center.

Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale picks up a Miami Beach condo

Mar 17, 2022 |

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

Mar 17, 2022 |

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 new downtown L.A. hotel’s is going all in on amenities. Guess where they put the pool

Mar 15, 2022 |

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

Mar 14, 2022 |

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.