As the City Moves to Strengthen Rent Protections, Small Landlords Say They’re Being Pushed...
LOS ANGELES – Amid ongoing debates over tenant protections, a motion to further amend the rent stabilization ordinance (RSO) is headed for a final vote before City Council today. While the measure is designed to help tenants, some small rental property owners say it fails to address the reality that they can no...
Pedestrian killed by Metro train in Florence-Graham area
A pedestrian was struck by a Metro A (Blue) Line train and killed Wednesday morning in the unincorporated Florence-Graham area of Los Angeles County.
LA reforms rent control for first time in 40 years, lowering rent hikes for...
Under the reforms approved by a majority of City Council members, rent hikes would be capped at 4%, even if inflation in the overall economy runs higher.
LA pushes policy to make it easier to remove RVs from city streets
The proposed change would allow the city to impound and immediately destroy RVs worth less than $4,000. The previous threshold was $500.
Atmospheric river to drench Southern California with a month’s rain in just 3 days
San Diego, California – Southern California is bracing for what meteorologists are calling a “significant” atmospheric river event
LA City Council to consider proposal on major rent changes
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday is expected to consider a proposal that aims to overhaul the Rent Stabilization Ordinance with a new formula that would set allowable increases for roughly 650,000 units.
Woman saved by landlord from man who broke into her Studio City apartment speaks...
The woman who was saved when her Studio City landlord opened fire on a naked intruder is speaking out and recounting the terrifying encounter.
Pedestrian Fatality in Tunnel Disrupts Los Angeles Red Line Services Between Westlake and 7th/Metro...
A somber scene unfolded yesterday evening on the Red Line, as the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a pedestrian fatality at approximately 6:20 PM. The incident occurred in the tunnel between Westlake Station and 7th/Metro Station, located at 662 S Alvarado St. Despite the swift response of firefighters, the...
Federal Data Exposes Border Patrol’s Extreme Use of Force
WASHINGTON — A revealing new investigation by the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) and American University’s Investigative Reporting Workshop (IRW) exposes how a senior Border Patrol official, Gregory Bovino, has led agents who use force against civilians at rates far higher than the rest of the agency.
Dream Center serves free breakfast for people in need
The Community Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, while the Food Pantry is open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
