California cuts red tape on housing in San Francisco
For decades, San Francisco has had a reputation for being too difficult to build new housing, despite a housing shortage…
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Editorial: Shameful homelessness is driving more seniors onto the streets
Any homelessness is worrying. But there is something particularly disturbing about seniors (50 and older) becoming homeless after decades of…
Editorial: Hotter California Means Cooler Homes
Whether you rent or own in California, your home must have a functional heating system capable of maintaining temperatures of…
Barrington Plaza evictions did not meet legal requirements, judge says
The eviction of hundreds of tenants at the sprawling Westside apartment complex, Barrington Plaza, did not meet the requirements of…
Editorial: California Voters Still Can't Get Rid of Racist Anti-Housing Policy
This was supposed to be the year California voters would get the chance to right a historic wrong by repealing…
Opinion: What convinces voters that the economy is worse than ever?
One of the worst things about democracy is the way we talk about it. For example, politicians love to talk…
Opinion: California will force Malibu to add housing. This is what you should do
California has taken unprecedented steps to stimulate housing production in recent years. Since 2017 the Legislature has approved almost one…
Los Angeles City Council backs plan to double sewer rates
Many Los Angeles residents will see their sewer rates double over the next four years, and the City Council approved…
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…
Rick Caruso, Oceanwide Plaza towers could use your help
February 16, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I have an idea what to do with the abandoned…