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How LA wildfires are making an already tough rental market even worse
The one-bedroom cottage with a woodsy vibe reminded Heather McAlpine of the home she lost to the brutal Los Angeles-area...
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Affordable housing project at 14th, Wilshire receives ARB approval
An affordable housing push in Mid-City received a key recommendation this past week. At the Feb. 3 meeting of the...
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New plans call for an 18-story building high-rise at 1437 6th Street
A recent presentation to the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board (ARB) offered a first look at updated renderings of a...
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Newsom temporarily changes rent rules for some LA mansions in wake of fires
Good news if you happen to own a mansion in West Los Angeles. The post-burn ban on major rent hikes...
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The LA County fires devastated homes in what’s called the Wildland Urban Interface
In just a single month, 2025 is the second most destructive fire year in California history, with more than 16,000...
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Wildfire victims can now sign up for Army-organized debris removal
Owners of property destroyed in any of the region’s devastating wildfires can now opt-in to government debris removal programs as...
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Debris clearance forms fast-tracked after rain sweeps through fire zones
Wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County will soon have access to expedited Right of Entry forms for debris clearance, a...
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Governor suspends Coastal Commission rules to facilitate wildfire rebuilding
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a new executive order to expedite recovery efforts for survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area...
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Pre-fire rent report shows robust year-over-year declines
Housing prices have gone haywire post wildfire with officials warning of scams, price gouging or just immoral attempts to raise...
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EPA and U.S. Army on scene to help remove toxic fire debris
With many fire victims eager to regain access to their property and potentially start the rebuild process the need to...
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