Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: May 10
LA's dining culture includes a variety of pop-ups ranging from back patios to neighborhood corners, showcasing temporary culinary experiences. [ more ]
Johnny Wactor, actor de Hospital General', muere tras un tiroteo
The actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in an attempted catalytic converter theft in Los Angeles, highlighting the risks associated with the rise in such crimes. [ more ]
He arrived in Los Angeles with his young family three months ago. He was shot dead on a bus.
Tragic incident on a Metro bus in Los Angeles resulted in the death of a father, causing profound grief and prompting increased security measures. [ more ]
Memorial Day activities scheduled around Los Angeles
Memorial Day is a federal holiday to recognize the sacrifices of those who died while serving in the U.S. military, with events ranging from commemoration ceremonies to barbecues. [ more ]
COP hurt when man carjacks and then crashes LAPD patrol vehicle
A Los Angeles police officer was injured after her patrol vehicle was stolen by a man who then crashed it. The officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]
One of L.A.'s Loveliest Cultural Monuments Could Be Yours for $2.4M
An iconic piece of architectural history, the O'Neill Duplex No. 1 in Los Angeles, designed by Rodney Walker, is on the market for $2,480,000. [ more ]
4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: May 10
The article provides restaurant recommendations in Los Angeles, including a meatless eatery in Orange County and a swanky sandwich spot with views in West Hollywood. [ more ]
LA Mayor Looks to Make Housing Streamlining Permanent
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass aims to make Executive Directive 1 permanent, despite developers' reservations.
The directive aims to expedite affordable housing construction by shortening approval processes and exempting projects from lengthy environmental reviews. [ more ]
Uncommon eyes affordable apartment building in Northridge
Uncommon Developers is adding a 255-unit affordable apartment complex in Northridge, utilizing density bonus incentives and waivers for development standards.
The project, Uncommon Halsted, will offer mostly affordable units for low- and moderate-income households, designed by JZA Architecture without eaves or balconies. [ more ]
7 must-try Brazilian restaurants in Culver City (and beyond)
Venice Boulevard is a prominent hub for Brazilian food in Los Angeles, centered around the Brazilian Mall and a community jump-started by Cafe Brasil in 1991. [ more ]
Bukowski Reads Bukowski: Watch a 1975 Documentary Featuring Charles Bukowski at the Height of His Powers
Richard Davies directed a documentary about poet Charles Bukowski capturing his life and success, focusing on his blunt language and reflections. [ more ]
The Mayor of Los Angeles Wants to Prove Homelessness Can Be Solved
Efforts to tackle homelessness in Los Angeles under Mayor Karen Bass have shown progress, with cleaner streets and fewer tents in places like Venice Beach.
The flagship program Inside Safe, providing motel rooms for homeless residents, is facing sustainability challenges due to budget constraints, leaving many in limbo until they secure permanent housing. [ more ]
University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest
A surprising protest at the University of Southern California amid the Israel-Hamas conflict challenges stereotypes about the institution's political activism. [ more ]
Decron Properties Buys Phoenix Multifamily After LA Sales
Decron Properties shifted investments from Los Angeles to Phoenix by selling assets in Thousand Oaks for a Phoenix property, using a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes. [ more ]
Exploring Los Angeles through cookbooks offers insight into its diverse food scene and the joy of cooking, with new releases showcasing the city's delicious and unique culinary culture. [ more ]
Madison Realty Supersizes LA Multifamily After Acquisition
Madison Realty Capital is reconfiguring a former project at 6401 Wilshire Boulevard with plans to add 65 units, bringing the total to 177 units.
Madison acquired a significant portion of Neil Shekhter's properties through deeds-in-lieu, with Hankey Capital helping to refinance some sites. [ more ]
Rihanna Lists Her Luxe Los Angeles Penthouse Apartment, Formerly Owned by Matthew Perry
Rihanna bought a $21 million penthouse in Los Angeles, previously owned by Matthew Perry, and is now selling it for $24,950,000.
The penthouse includes a private elevator, great room with various entertainment spaces, main bedroom with city views, private terrace with a hot tub, and luxurious amenities in the building. [ more ]
L.A. Metro's D Line hits a milestone: Tunneling is complete for expansion to the Westside
Tunneling operations for the 9-mile westward expansion of the Metro D Line are completed after five years, adding seven new stations and high-speed connections.
The extension project of the D Line, or Purple Line, is happening in three phases, with sections opening in 2025, 2026, and 2027. [ more ]
The State of Los Angeles Real Estate A Year Into Measure ULA
City of Los Angeles underestimated property owners' reaction to new transfer taxes, resulting in significantly lower revenue than expected.
The implementation of transfer taxes led to stalled commercial and residential sales, impacting the city's revenue stream and economic activity. [ more ]
Boichik Bagels plans first expansion outside the Bay Area
Boichik Bagels is expanding rapidly, with plans to open its first store outside the Bay Area in Los Angeles.
Owner Emily Winston aims to strengthen LA's bagel scene by offering her New York-style bagels and is confident in facing potential competition. [ more ]
L.A. looks at eliminating up to 2,000 vacant positions as the city's budget outlook worsens
Los Angeles officials plan to eliminate up to 2,000 vacant positions to address the worsening financial situation.
Strategies to balance the city budget include cutting back on consulting work, delaying public projects, and possibly dipping into reserve funds. [ more ]
Waymo's robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles
Waymo, part of Google's parent company, is introducing around 50 driverless robotaxis in Los Angeles, with prior experience in San Francisco and Phoenix.
Labor leaders in Los Angeles express concerns about job loss and safety issues associated with introducing robotaxis, citing incidents in San Francisco and emphasizing that the technology may not be ready for widespread adoption. [ more ]