My travel nightmare made me realize that self-service culture is a scam.
The sun is shining, the fire threat is low, and for the first time in 25 years, no part of…
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Homeless Litigation Becomes Definition Battle
If a bed in a homeless shelter has been occupied, is that bed still “available”? Plaintiffs in a five-year-old lawsuit…
Contributor: We saw progress and danger in 2025. There is hope for the next year of Trump
Listening to the usual suspects of the legacy media, one might think that 2025 was some kind of apocalyptic wasteland:…
Home prices become more affordable, but down payments hold buyers back
Mortgage rates are lower, home prices are falling and there is more supply on the market for sale. That all…
It's nice to see year-end recognition for architectural notables
December 26, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I read with appreciation Sam Lubell's summary of the year's…
Santa Barbara's Housing Need Should Not Override Proper Procedure
December 4, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: The aerial view of the Old Santa Barbara Mission that…
Moving to a climate disaster zone just to afford a house
Picture this: You're looking to buy a place to live and you have two options. Option A is a beautiful…
Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition increase amid state and federal funding gaps
Faced with rising costs and dwindling state and federal funding, University of California regents on Wednesday approved a tuition increase…
Los Angeles can limit rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments to 3%. The owners cry badly
Valerie Valentine bought a triplex in South Los Angeles two weeks ago and is already wondering if she made a…
Is now the time to end the state of emergency on homelessness in Los Angeles?
November 7, 2025 6 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I was surprised to learn that Mayor Karen Bass lifted…