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Measure to overturn LA’s ‘mansion tax’ heads to ballot. Here’s what voters should know for November

California has cleared an initiative aiming to cancel Measure ULA and similar taxes across the state. But it might not be November’s only “mansion tax” measure.

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A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it

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California blocks Trump administration from withholding homelessness funds

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LA homeless agency has ‘significant’ problem with inaccurate financial statements, auditors find

An aerial view of a street with the downtown L.A. skyline in the distance. A set of red buildings are to the left, in front of a line of tents, canopies and shelters in a homeless encampment. Large piles of trash can be seen on the other side of the encampment along train tracks.

LA homeless agency to lay off 284 employees

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Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market

Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.

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After Newsom calls out Norwalk over homeless shelter ban, city extends it 10 months

State housing officials warned the city Monday that its policy violates state law. The five city council members voted unanimously Tuesday to extend it anyway, banning new permits for shelters, interim housing and supportive apartments for unhoused people.
LA's overnight safe parking program still has open spots. How you can sign up for one.

For several years, Safe Parking L.A. has provided unhoused Angelenos with a place to park their cars overnight. There are still dozens of spots available.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation settles with tenants over conditions in Skid Row apartment building

Four years after the class action suit was filed and Just as trial was set to begin, the nonprofit settled. AHF is a major bankroller of ballot initiatives to overturn limits on rent-control in the state.
Setting up a fierce debate, city-commissioned report recommends changes that would lower LA rent hikes

The independent economic analysis finds some rent increase rules favor landlords and recommends changing the formula for deciding annual increases for rent-controlled apartments. It was filed four months ago but not released publicly. LAist obtained a copy through a public records request.
CalMatters sues LA homeless authority to obtain secret shelter records

CalMatters filed a lawsuit last week to find out, after the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority repeatedly denied our attempts to inspect shelter incident reports under California’s Public Records Act.
Judge orders thousands more homes for unhoused veterans, calls out 'broken promises, corruption and neglect'

Judge David O. Carter orders 2,550 more homes in L.A. and says "it’s no surprise" that veterans don't trust the VA.
Where to find info on LA County board-and-care facilities

The number of board-and-care facilities in LA County is shrinking. How can Angelenos find ones that suit their needs?
Orange County cities ramp up anti-camping laws after Supreme Court ruling and Newsom’s order

Newport Beach, San Clemente and Aliso Viejo are just the latest cities to harden their stance on homeless encampments.
Judge overseeing major LA homelessness settlement slams officials for data delays

Frustrated by a slow-moving audit, Judge David O. Carter told L.A. homelessness officials, “You’re not working on your time frame now. You’re working on mine.”
CA is entering its final comment period for proposed homeowner insurance reforms. Here's how to weigh in

As wildfires in the West get more intense, many companies are withdrawing from the homeowners' insurance market. The state hopes the proposed rules would keep them.
Costa Mesa launches street medicine program

Officials said they had identified 150 unhoused people who could benefit.

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