To help make it easier for developers to obtain permits, today Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa opened a new office to handle the bureaucracy. "The Development Services Case Management Office will include staffers from the planning, building and safety, engineering, transportation and water and power departments," explains KPCC. more ›

It's the usual story about the Department of Transportation. It's either lack of community relations, or lack of something else. Today, it's a lack of efficiency when compared to all other departments that review applications for projects. more ›

Calling all entrepreneurs, tech startups, and developers -- are you ready to pitch? Venture capitalists, industry execs and investors -- want to swim along with the sharks? Tonight, Dealmaker Media hosts its premiere Dealmaker LA event and it's not going to be just another cocktail party, according to Dealmaker CEO Debbie Landa. more ›

It's official - Buk's De Longpre house is now a landmark. more ›