Los Angeles

The feud over Bill Gross’ lawn sculpture has come to an end. There were no winners

Jun 20, 2022 |

The battle between the billionaire bond king and his neighbors started over lawn decor and devolved into psychological warfare. It ended in mutual defeat.

Affordable housing in California now routinely tops $1 million per apartment to build

Jun 20, 2022 |

At least seven low-income housing developments funded by the state have eclipsed more than $1 million per apartment to build in the last two years.

Architect to the stars Richard Landry sells his own Brentwood home for $19.5 million

Jun 17, 2022 |

In an off-market deal, prolific architect Richard Landry has sold his own custom-built home in Brentwood for $19.5 million.

Ernst Lubitsch’s Bel-Air estate, an Old Hollywood time capsule, asks $20 million

Jun 16, 2022 |

For the first time in 60 years, the Bel-Air home built for famed director Ernst Lubitsch has hit the market for $20 million.

Help is now available for more Californians who are behind on their mortgages

Jun 16, 2022 |

The state expanded its mortgage relief program to cover people who have missed payments in 2022, as well as homeowners with incomes up to 150% of their county’s median income level.

Lee Iacocca’s longtime Bel-Air estate sells for $27.7 million

Jun 15, 2022 |

In Bel-Air, ‘Shahs of Sunset’ star Lilly Ghalichi has sold the longtime home of late auto titan Lee Iacocca for $27.7 million.

A 20-story tower. A liquor box with $100 bills. The first trial in the Huizar case begins

Jun 15, 2022 |

Lawyers delivered opening statements Tuesday in the case against Dae Yong Lee, a developer accused of paying a $500,000 bribe.

Op-Ed: My South L.A. home is for sale on Zillow. But I’m not sure I’m ready to leave

Jun 15, 2022 |

Our house off Slauson Avenue could go for double what we paid for it. Yet my husband and I have dreams for our family — and this neighborhood.

Betty White’s Brentwood home sells despite potential buyers not being allowed inside

Jun 14, 2022 |

Betty White’s Brentwood home just sold for $10.678 million, over the asking price, despite potential buyers not being allowed to see inside the home.

His crusade to house L.A.’s poor praised by Oprah Winfrey, Garcetti. But others have doubts

Jun 14, 2022 |

A developer working to preserve affordable rentals in South L.A. and build housing for homeless people has won praise from the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Mayor Eric Garcetti, who see his work as an important step in dealing with the city’s housing crisis. But the entrepreneur’s efforts are also facing criticism from tenant advocates. […more]