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…
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Editorial: A test for Mayor Bass' Planning Commission on affordable housing
The Los Angeles Planning Commission on Thursday will make one of its most important decisions in years. Will Los Angeles…
Approval: Yes on Proposition 5. It is very difficult to raise local taxes
In California, most elections are decided by simple majority, including those for governor, mayor and statewide referendum proposals. But the…
Program offers Long Beach homeowners low-interest loans to build ADUs
Eager to increase the supply of affordable housing, Long Beach city officials came up with a program that could help…
California Voter Guide 54: Gonzalez vs. Yi
Gonzalez is Santiago’s district director and has received endorsements from major unions, including those representing teachers and construction workers. The…
Measure A pamphlet omits a key fact: the ballot proposal is a tax increase
A campaign flyer landing in mailboxes across Los Angeles County promotes a ballot measure that would call for “a new…
Endorsement: Heather Hutt for Los Angeles City Council District 10
Two years ago, Heather Hutt was appointed to the Los Angeles City Council representing District 10 as an interim replacement…
Editorial: Need help making important decisions in the November 5 election? We'll help you
It's no exaggeration to say that Nov. 5 may be the most important election in a generation. And we're not…
Affordable housing in church parking lots? New law makes it easier
The Rev. Paul Anthony Daniels knows the names and life stories of the people sleeping in their cars near St.…
LA to pay nearly $40 million for alleged misuse of federal grants
The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million for misusing federal housing grants by creating affordable housing that…