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LA takes a step toward Airbnb regulation, the evolution of street art in the city, squawks in Arcadia
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May 3, 2018
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LA takes a step toward Airbnb regulation, the evolution of street art in the city, squawks in Arcadia

How will LA's new Airbnb regulations affect hosts? A new exhibit looks at the evolution of street art, for our latest ‘Hear in SoCal’...peacocks!

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  A general view of the atmosphere during Airbnb Open LA - Day 3 on November 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Airbnb)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: A general view of the atmosphere during Airbnb Open LA - Day 3 on November 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Airbnb)
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How will LA's new Airbnb regulations affect hosts? A new exhibit looks at the evolution of street art, for our latest ‘Hear in SoCal’...peacocks!

West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Duran says apartment buildings with carports underneath are most at risk.
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It's a victory to those who believe short-term rentals are displacing families trying to find affordable housing. But some hosts call the rules "excessive."
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Heavy-duty diesel trucks are the biggest source of pollution in greater Los Angeles. Will making warehouses responsible for their emissions help?
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Southern California may want to go green but we're still guzzling up a lot of oil. The problem is, we're producing only a fraction of the oil we used to.
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Why did the peacock cross the road? To get to Arcadia.
A couple Los Angeles companies offer on-demand car washes. Using an app, drivers can request a car wash in minutes or request one hours in advance.
Whether people see it as art or as vandalism, street art is here to stay, says the show's curator, so people should try to understand it.