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…
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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…
Do you have an opinion on the homelessness crisis? Tell us what you think
Homelessness is arguably Los Angeles' most difficult problem to solve. Many solutions have been proposed and tested, and yet the…
Inflation is not really the problem. The house is
Recently released government data emphasized what we've known for at least a year: a nationwide housing shortage, not widespread price…
Flood Damage Raises Alarm About California's Next 'Disaster Insurance Gap'
For the record: 11:33 am February 13, 2024A previous version of this article stated that the storm that damaged Dakota…