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JCOD Warm Landing Place Facility Breaks Ground
Data-driven update on the JCOD Warm Landing Place Facility groundbreaking in downtown Los Angeles, with timeline and perspectives.
Marisol Vega / October 3, 2026
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Yusen Terminals Secures Lease at Port of LA Until 2056
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a 30-year lease extension for Yusen Terminals at Berths 212–224, ensuring its operations through…
Marisol Vega / October 1, 2026
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LAHSA Faces Funding Crisis After HUD Suspension
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, raising concerns about funding and…
Priya Raghunathan / September 30, 2026
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Palisades Permit Relief Moves Forward in LA
Palisades permit relief efforts make progress as Los Angeles officials outline specific exemptions and increased rebuilding support measures.
Marisol Vega / September 28, 2026
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Los Angeles County Reveals 2026-27 Budget Plan
The 2026-27 budget for Los Angeles County, totaling $48.8 billion, aims to maintain essential services amid federal funding uncertainties and fiscal…
Marisol Vega / September 26, 2026
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Ninth Circuit Upholds West Los Angeles VA Housing Order
Get the latest data-driven update on the West Los Angeles VA housing order as upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court's recent ruling.
Los Angeles Monday / September 24, 2026
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Measure ULA Spending Plan Approved in LA
LA officially approves Measure ULA's comprehensive spending plan, allocating funding for 2026 housing and tenants support programs.
Priya Raghunathan / September 22, 2026
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Los Angeles Approves Port Master Plan Amendment No. 30
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has adopted Port Master Plan Amendment No. 30, directing staff to submit it to the California Coastal…
Desmond Fuller / September 21, 2026
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Costa Mesa Approves Fairview Development Center Plan
The Costa Mesa City Council approved the Fairview Development Center Specific Plan on September 17, 2026, allowing for up to 2,300 housing units on an…
Priya Raghunathan / September 20, 2026
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LA OKs 2800 W Jefferson Blvd Mixed-use Project
LA Planning Commission approves 2800 W Jefferson Blvd mixed-use project, a data-driven update on Jefferson Park redevelopment.
Los Angeles Monday / September 19, 2026
Analysis
Los Angeles Gains 7 Michelin Keys, Loses 2
Southern California added seven Michelin Key hotels in the 2026 selection and had two removed, including Pendry Newport Beach and The Paramour Estate.
Desmond Fuller / September 19, 2026
Analysis
Los Angeles Leads SoCal's 7 New Michelin Key Hotels
Southern California took seven of California's 12 new Michelin Key hotels for 2026, including West Hollywood's Sun Rose and a second Key for the Beverly Wilshire.
Marisol Vega / September 18, 2026
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California Opens Together Foster Care Village in Palmdale
On September 9, 2026, Palmdale, California, inaugurated Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters, a foster care village aimed at keeping…
Priya Raghunathan / September 18, 2026
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City and LA28 Negotiate Enhanced Resources Agreement
The city and LA28 have initiated negotiations for the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA), aimed at defining funding and management of…
Marisol Vega / September 16, 2026
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Port Master Plan Amendment No. 31 Adopted by LA Harbor
Port Master Plan Amendment No. 31 adoption updates land use policies and signals a significant shift in Los Angeles port planning strategies.
Marisol Vega / September 15, 2026
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LA Planning Commission Approves Riverwalk at Studio City
Explore the data-driven analysis of Riverwalk at Studio City planning approval and its potential implications for the local market dynamics.
Marisol Vega / September 14, 2026
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LA County Approves HSH Spending Plan for FY2026-27
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an $843 million spending plan for the Department of Homeless Services and Housing for FY2026-27,…
Los Angeles Monday / September 13, 2026
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South Coast AQMD Approves Ports Decarbonization Addendum
The South Coast AQMD Governing Board approved an addendum to the Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, enhancing measures…
Desmond Fuller / September 12, 2026
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SAG-AFTRA Ratifies 2026 TV Theatrical Contract
SAG-AFTRA members approved the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contract with a 91.42% majority, establishing a four-year agreement that includes over $700 million…
Marisol Vega / September 9, 2026
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LA County Care Community Metropolitan State Hospital
Explore a comprehensive data-driven overview of the LA County Care Community Metropolitan State Hospital project, its funding milestones, and impact.
Marisol Vega / September 7, 2026
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Clearwater at Tustin Legacy Gains Key City Approval
The Tustin City Council unanimously approved Clearwater at Tustin Legacy, a senior housing project, marking a significant step in the development of…
Los Angeles Monday / September 6, 2026
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DEIS/DEIR Released for Berths 121-131 Redevelopment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Los Angeles released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the…
Marisol Vega / September 5, 2026
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LA OKs Coastal Permit for 700 West Paseo Del Mar
The Los Angeles City Council has approved the Coastal Development Permit for 700 West Paseo Del Mar, a significant step in a multi-year process that…
Priya Raghunathan / September 4, 2026
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Court Halts Expansion of World Oil Terminals Project
A Los Angeles County Superior Court has ordered a pause on the World Oil Terminals project expansion at the Port of Long Beach, requiring a revised…
Marisol Vega / September 3, 2026
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LA Council Approves the Dewey Hotel TEFRA Bonds
LA Council greenlights TEFRA bonds for The Dewey Hotel, marking a key step forward in downtown's affordable housing development progress.
Desmond Fuller / September 1, 2026
Economy
LA Added 3,420 Consulting Firms and Few Consulting Jobs
LA County consulting establishments grew 32.7% since 2019 while jobs grew 11.3%, shrinking the average firm to 4.12 people and leaving pay below the national average.
Desmond Fuller / August 31, 2026
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LA County Allocates $15M for Hospital Housing Project
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved $15 million in funding for the Los Angeles County Care Community at Metropolitan State…
Priya Raghunathan / August 31, 2026
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Port of Los Angeles Advances Master Plan Amendments
The Port of Los Angeles is progressing with amendments to its Master Plan, focusing on land-use updates and infrastructure changes to enhance trade and…
Marisol Vega / August 30, 2026
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Bond Hotel and Residences West Hollywood Approved
Bond Hotel and Residences West Hollywood's approval marks a significant milestone in local housing and hospitality sector development.
Los Angeles Monday / August 29, 2026
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Celadon Development Monterey Park Advances
Celadon development in Monterey Park advances with new amended agreements and a 169-unit rental tower project, according to city records.
Desmond Fuller / August 27, 2026
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Port of Long Beach Harbor Permit Amendment Progress
Port of Long Beach harbor permit amendment advances with two Level I amendments and a geotechnical update, signaling data-driven progress for harbor…
Los Angeles Monday / August 26, 2026
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LA City Council Approves 1035 Crenshaw Boulevard TEFRA Bonds
LA City Council approves 1035 Crenshaw Boulevard TEFRA bonds, enabling financing for affordable housing with up to $25 million in revenue bonds.
Desmond Fuller / August 25, 2026
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LAUSD Updates School Facilities Bond Program Timeline
The LAUSD bond program is modernizing schools, with $25.2 billion in funding and over 700 projects in pre-construction, aimed at improving…
Priya Raghunathan / August 24, 2026
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LA Council Clears 7560 Woodman Place TEFRA Bonds
7560 Woodman Place TEFRA bonds update: LA Council approves financing for a mobile home park with TEFRA bonds, data-driven and neutral.
Priya Raghunathan / August 23, 2026
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Pier a Zero-Emissions Infrastructure Project Receives Permit
Pier A Zero-Emissions Infrastructure Project advances with permit approval, detailing 166 EV charging stations at Port of Long Beach.
Marisol Vega / August 22, 2026
News
LA Council Approves Fourth & Central Development
Neutral, data-driven update on the Fourth & Central development and its market implications.
Los Angeles Monday / August 21, 2026
Coast
Santa Monica and Venice Beach Parking Rules Explained
Two adjacent beach neighbourhoods, two different cities, two sets of parking rules. Mixing them up is the most expensive mistake at the coast.
Desmond Fuller / August 18, 2026
Food
The Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax
Open since 1934, the market at Third and Fairfax survived the mall that grew up beside it. Here is what it is and how to use it.
Priya Raghunathan / August 18, 2026
Culture
Griffith Observatory: Parking, Hours and Free Admission
One of the few major attractions in Los Angeles that costs nothing to enter. The building is free; getting to it is the part that takes planning.
Marisol Vega / August 18, 2026
Music
Hollywood Bowl: Parking, Seating and Picnic Rules
An outdoor amphitheatre where you may bring your own dinner. Here is how the parking, the seating tiers and the picnic tradition actually work.
Priya Raghunathan / August 18, 2026
Sport
Dodger Stadium Parking and How to Get There
Chavez Ravine was built around the car, and it shows. Here is how to approach a Dodgers game whether or not you drive.
Priya Raghunathan / August 18, 2026
Business
Port of Los Angeles vs Port of Long Beach: The Difference
Two separate ports share one bay and handle a large share of American imports. They are not the same organisation, and the distinction matters.
Desmond Fuller / August 18, 2026
Film
FilmLA Permits: How Filming in Los Angeles Is Approved
The trucks on your street have paperwork behind them. Here is who issues film permits in Los Angeles and what the process involves.
Priya Raghunathan / August 18, 2026
City Hall
How LA City Council Districts Work and Who Represents You
Fifteen council members serve a city of roughly four million people. Here is what that ratio means for how Los Angeles is actually governed.
Marisol Vega / August 18, 2026
Housing
Los Angeles RSO: Which Apartments Are Rent Stabilized
The city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance covers a specific slice of LA's housing. Here is how to tell whether your building is one of them.
Desmond Fuller / August 18, 2026
Transit
How to Get to LAX on Metro Without a Car
The LAX/Metro Transit Center put rail at the edge of the airport. Here is how the connection works today, and what changes when the people mover opens.
Desmond Fuller / August 18, 2026
Transit
LA Metro Rail Lines Explained: A, B, C, D, E and K
Metro renamed its rail lines from colours to letters. Here is what each of the six lines actually connects, and which one you want.
Marisol Vega / August 18, 2026