A proposed mega-development in downtown Los Angeles, which would replace a cold storage facility with a $2-billion residential and commercial complex, cleared a major hurdle last week when the city Planning Commission... Read more »
Wood frames are rising from the ashes of burned-out lots in Pacific Palisades, signaling the start of a new era for the fire-torn community. But down the road in Malibu, the scene... Read more »
Banc of California will raise its profile in downtown Los Angeles by putting its name on top of a skyscraper and nearly doubling the size of its offices. The Los Angeles bank’s... Read more »
SCOTIA — The last time Mary Bullwinkel and her beloved little town were in the national media spotlight was not a happy period. Bullwinkel was the spokesperson for the logging giant Pacific Lumber in... Read more »
The calendar turning to a new year often brings a fresh sense of possibility, and in the mortgage market of 2026, this feeling is palpable, albeit tinged with a dose of realism.... Read more »
As we step into January 1st, the question on many minds is: what are today’s mortgage rates doing? It’s fantastic news for potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance. The average 30-year... Read more »
The march of both residents and companies out of California continued in 2025, including the high‑profile exit of In‑N‑Out Burger to Tennessee. In‑N‑Out’s president, Lynsi Snyder, cited the difficulty of raising a... Read more »
Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson and his longtime partner, Rosalind Ross, have announced that they have separated after nine years together—almost one year to the day since the actor lost his Malibu mansion... Read more »
2025 didn’t just give us trends. It gave us tells. From what people searched for at 2 a.m. to the content they rolled their eyes at, this year made one thing clear:... Read more »
After housing market cycles defined by extreme shortages, rapid price appreciation and frenetic buyer competition, this year delivered something closer to balance. Inventory climbed meaningfully, price growth flattened and homes took longer... Read more »