As challenges loom, L.A. City Council approves 0 million in ‘mansion tax’ spending

As challenges loom, L.A. City Council approves $150 million in ‘mansion tax’ spending

The Los Angeles City Council passed a $150-million spending plan for funds raised by Measure ULA on Tuesday, marking the first time funds will be specifically allocated since Angelenos passed the tax... Read more »
Progressive Nithya Raman Wins Second Term on LA City Council

Progressive Nithya Raman Wins Second Term on LA City Council

Progressive L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has beat self-proclaimed realist candidate Eric Weaver to win back her District 4 seat, avoiding a November runoff. The advocate for renters rights and homeless residents... Read more »
Ethan Weaver Challenges Nithya Raman for LA Council Seat

Ethan Weaver Challenges Nithya Raman for LA Council Seat

Ethan Weaver will face off against progressive L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in November, based on results of the March 5 elections. On the most recent ballot count, Raman held a lead... Read more »
Santa Monica City Council Approves New Tenant Protections

Santa Monica City Council Approves New Tenant Protections

The City Council of Santa Monica voted to approve a series of renter protections on Feb. 13, including rules against dramatic rent increases, unjust evictions and harassment as well as financial assistance... Read more »
Douglas Emmett Gives 0K to Unseat LA City Council Member

Douglas Emmett Gives $400K to Unseat LA City Council Member

Douglas Emmett has ponied up $400,000 to a Los Angeles police union to knock progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman out of her seat of the L.A. City Council. The Santa Monica-based real estate... Read more »
LA City Council Seeks to Expand Tenants Rights

LA City Council Seeks to Expand Tenants Rights

Los Angeles City Council could enact safeguards for city renters dealing with legal representation and pets — both after-effects of the waning COVID-19 crisis. In a move to bolster tenant protections, the... Read more »
Council of MLSs welcomes new board members

Council of MLSs welcomes new board members

The Council of Multiple Listing Services announced its new board of director members for 2024 on Tuesday. The MLS trade group said the new directors will assume their roles starting Jan. 1,... Read more »