Housing and Land Use

By Eric Williams

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is already under scrutiny over allegations of financial waste, mismanagement, and a lack of transparency.

Many landlords in Santa Barbara will be subject to a temporary freeze on rent increases later this month while the city works on plans for a permanent rent stabilization ordinance. 

Local governments are increasingly being held to higher accountability standards when accessing state homelessness funds.

Two homeless housing projects that were slated for Ocean Ave.

By Alan A.

“A nightmare.” That’s how one homeowner described the post-wildfire rebuilding process in Malibu during a recent interview with the

The devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County in January are sending financial shockwaves across the state, with all homeowners now bracing for new insurance surcharges.

Los Angeles County officials have paused two controversial homeless housing projects in Santa Monica, giving developers more time to discuss the matter with city residents. 

California’s latest upzoning law, SB 79, has passed the State Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. A major effort is underway to convince Newsom to veto the bill.