Forcing property owners to fix LA's horrible sidewalks is a bad idea
September 13, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: It sounds simple: A homeowner gets a loan, hires a…
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Los Angeles planted the wrong trees and our broken sidewalks are proof of it
September 8, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I share Steve Lopez's frustration with the City of Los…
TikTok videos reignite debate over access to California beaches
A pair of TikTok videos showing property owners blocking off beaches in Malibu and Laguna Beach to the public have…
How the GI Bill widened the wealth gap between blacks and whites
At a time when it was extremely difficult for black families to buy homes and use government benefits, my grandfather…
With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?
Thursday marks the beginning of summer, but the first wildfires have already raged outside Los Angeles and the Bay Area.…
Actor helps rescue neighbor's family during home invasion
Actor Jonathan Tucker helped rescue a neighbor's family in Hancock Park on Sunday night during an attempted home invasion that…
Man shoots bear cub to death near Lake Tahoe, angering residents
The recent killing of a young black bear by a landowner near Lake Tahoe has angered residents, including neighbors who…
South Lake Tahoe considers tax on homeowners who leave homes empty
Owning a vacation home in South Lake Tahoe could become more expensive if residents approve a ballot measure that imposes…
Police are using 'bait houses' to catch thieves in Atherton
The next time burglars break into a house in Atherton, they could find themselves walking into a trap and a…
Travelers increase rates by 15%. How to find coverage in your area
Travelers Insurance, one of California's largest home and auto insurers, will raise its rates by an average of 15%, the…