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Mayor Karen Bass Inaugurates $72 Million Homeless Housing Project in Los Angeles, Raising Cost Concerns

Mayor Karen Bass Inaugurates $72 Million Homeless Housing Project in Los Angeles, Raising Cost Concerns

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially opened a new homeless housing project in North Hills, a converted Motel 6, with a total cost of $72 million. This 111-unit facility, located on Roscoe Boulevard, is part of Los Angeles' ongoing initiative to transform existing motels and hotels into housing for the homeless. The project's price tag translates to nearly $650,000 per unit, sparking discussions about the financial efficiency of such endeavors. The former Motel 6 was acquired in 2023 for approximately $40 million, with an additional $32 million invested in its conversion. The facility will be managed by Hope the Mission, a non-profit organization providing homeless services. Residents are expected to receive comprehensive support, including daily meals, case management, housing navigation, and counseling services, aimed at facilitating their transition to stable housing and life management skills. Mayor Bass praised the renovated accommodations and the supportive programs, emphasizing their role in helpi...
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San Francisco Approves First Housing Development Under Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan on Anza Street

San Francisco Approves First Housing Development Under Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan on Anza Street

The San Francisco Planning Commission has unanimously approved the first housing development under Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new Family Zoning Plan. This project, located on Anza Street near Collins Street in the Laurel Heights neighborhood, will replace a two-story, rent-controlled, two-unit residential building with an 85-foot-tall, eight-story condominium building containing eight units. The new building will include a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit designated as affordable replacement units at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), in exchange for the lost rent-controlled housing. The project is exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under California State law AB130. This development is seen as a significant step in implementing the Family Zoning Plan, which aims to address San Francisco's housing shortage by allowing taller buildings along transit corridors.
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California Braces for Storms, 50-Foot Waves Possible

California Braces for Storms, 50-Foot Waves Possible

California is set to experience a series of storms over the next week, bringing rain, wind, snow, and massive waves to the state. The storms are fueled by unusually warm coastal waters and a strengthening El Niño climate pattern, which often leads to wetter-than-normal winters in the region. The first storm is expected to arrive late Thursday night in the North Bay, with rain spreading across the state on Friday. Northern California could see up to six inches of rain, while the San Francisco Bay Area may receive up to two inches, and Los Angeles less than an inch. The storms are also expected to generate waves as high as 50 feet along the coast, marking the season's first widespread stormy weather. (Source: The New York Times, 2026-11-12 22:53:25 GMT)
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Incoming Los Angeles Mayor Nithya Raman Faces Challenges in Revitalizing Local Film Production

Incoming Los Angeles Mayor Nithya Raman Faces Challenges in Revitalizing Local Film Production

Incoming Los Angeles Mayor Nithya Raman Faces Challenges in Revitalizing Local Film Production
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Cult Gaia Seeks HR Manager for U.S. Payroll and Retail Operations in Los Angeles

Cult Gaia Seeks HR Manager for U.S. Payroll and Retail Operations in Los Angeles

Cult Gaia Seeks HR Manager for U.S. Payroll and Retail Operations in Los Angeles
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters Secures 19th Term, Poised to Become Oldest Woman in Congress

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters Secures 19th Term, Poised to Become Oldest Woman in Congress

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, an 88-year-old California Democrat, won reelection on November 3, securing her 19th term in the House of Representatives. She defeated Republican Cristian Morales in the 43rd Congressional District, which encompasses Inglewood and parts of Los Angeles, receiving nearly 83% of the unofficial vote tally as of November 10. This victory positions her to become the oldest woman serving in Congress when the new session commences in January. Her long career includes serving in the California State Assembly, leading the Congressional Black Caucus, and becoming the first woman and first Black lawmaker to chair the House Financial Services Committee in 2019. Her upcoming term will also mark the departure of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, 89, who is retiring, making Waters the oldest woman among voting members of Congress.
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California Law Mandates Pet Policy Disclosures for Rental Housing Providers by April 2027

California Law Mandates Pet Policy Disclosures for Rental Housing Providers by April 2027

California rental housing providers will be required to provide clear, written pet policies to prospective renters starting April 1, 2027. This new mandate stems from Senate Bill 1296, authored by Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The legislation dictates that these disclosures must be included directly with rental applications and across all digital advertisements and listings. This requirement applies universally, regardless of whether a property allows pets, has restrictions on size or breed, or prohibits animals entirely. The primary goal of SB 1296 is to enhance transparency in the rental market regarding pet policies.
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Kamal Khera Named New Canadian Consul General In Los Angeles, Will Meet With Studios

Kamal Khera Named New Canadian Consul General In Los Angeles, Will Meet With Studios

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new Consul General in Los Angeles, who says she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of unity between Canada and the U.S. The Honourable Kamal Khera was introduced as Canada’s Consul General in Los Angeles on Thursday night at a reception at Canada House, the Consul General’s […]
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Ava DuVernay to Be Honored by ACLU SoCal With Bill of Rights Award for ’14th’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ava DuVernay to Be Honored by ACLU SoCal With Bill of Rights Award for ’14th’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be honored by ACLU SoCal at this year’s Bill of Rights Awards. Chandra Bhatnagar, executive director of the ACLU SoCal said, “Ava has helped millions engage with the ongoing work of protecting civil rights, expanding opportunity and strengthening democratic participation. It is especially fitting that we will honor Ava on the […]
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Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor

Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor

The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been ordered to jail after cutting an electronic monitoring device off his ankle
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Stephen Miller’s promotion divides GOP over how hard to go on immigration

Stephen Miller’s promotion divides GOP over how hard to go on immigration

After midterm losses, Republicans split on whether Trump’s immigration crackdown went too far or not far enough. Stephen Miller’s rise may decide it.
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Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Los Angeles and Miami Concerts Amid Feud Speculation

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Los Angeles and Miami Concerts Amid Feud Speculation

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Los Angeles and Miami Concerts Amid Feud Speculation