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Wednesday, May 29

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'I had fun': Alleged scammer takes credit for Graceland foreclosure upheaval

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An identity thief allegedly based in Nigeria said they were responsible for the now-blocked foreclosure sale of Graceland, over which Riley Keough had sued.

Tuesday, May 28

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The 'Home Alone' house is on the market — without the booby traps — for $5.25 million

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The 'Home Alone' house in Winnetka, Ill., is listed for sale at $5.25 million and features a full gym, basketball court and a home cinema. But no booby traps.

Monday, May 27

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Ocean technology hub AltaSea blooms on San Pedro waterfront

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AltaSea, a $30-million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses, is nearing completion and aims to be an international leader in the "blue economy."

Friday, May 24

Looking to vacation on the California coast? Marin County just made it harder

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Marin County, with its rugged beaches and pristine lands, has put a hard cap on short-term rentals, setting off furious debate: Are vacation rentals ruining California's coastal towns? Or opening up the coast to people who can't afford to…

Thursday, May 23

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FBI reportedly contacts Riley Keough's team about Graceland case as claim is dropped

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Riley Keough just got a foreclosure auction of grandfather Elvis Presley's Graceland halted. Now the FBI reportedly is reaching out about possible related fraud.

Wednesday, May 22

Riley Keough prevails in court to stop Graceland auction — for the moment. Fraud question remains

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Elvis Presley's granddaughter, actor Riley Keough, was awarded a temporary injunction by a Tennessee judge that blocked a foreclosure sale of Graceland.

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani buys La Cañada Flintridge mansion from Adam Carolla for $7.85 million

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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has paid $7.85 million for a modern mansion in the foothill city of La Cañada Flintridge, real estate records show.

Tuesday, May 21

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Riley Keough fights off foreclosure and auction of her grandfather Elvis' Graceland

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Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, is suing to stop a foreclosure sale of his famed Graceland mansion.

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In a first, most California houses sell for over $900,000

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The median price for a single-family house in California surpassed $900,000 for the first time ever, according to the California Assn. of Realtors.

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Illegal hostels are popping up in L.A. neighborhoods, to some residents' ire

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Unapproved hostels are opening in otherwise quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods, leading to neighbor complaints and an increase in police calls.

Friday, May 17

On a Hollywood studio lot, a new New York comes to life

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As a legendary New York City set on Fox Studios' backlot aged, a new one was needed. The set is the centerpiece of a movie studio that is itself a leading character in Hollywood lore.

Thursday, May 16

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Las Vegas' Mirage Resort to close after 34-year run. Volcano to go dormant

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The iconic Mirage resort was perhaps best known for its exploding 54-foot man-made volcano, magicians Siegfried and Roy, white tigers and dolphins.

Wednesday, May 15

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Buying a home in Southern California? There are now more options

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The number of homes in many corners of Southern California rose for the first time in more than a year, providing some relief to would-be buyers.

Monday, May 13

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Erewhon sues city to stop Sportsmen's Lodge development in Studio City

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The owners of Erewhon have filed an environmental lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in an effort to stop the planned demolition of the Sportsmen's Lodge hotel.

Saturday, May 11

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Long Beach man started petition to ban unhosted short-term rentals in his neighborhood. It worked

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Long Beach resident Andy Oliver led a nearly yearlong push to ban unhosted short-term rentals in the College Estates neighborhood. It not only succeeded but fueled nine additional ban drives throughout the city.

Wednesday, May 8

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Graffitied skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles poised for sale

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Oceanwide Plaza, the bankrupt, unfinished development in downtown Los Angeles that became a canvas for trespassing graffiti artists, is officially on the market.

Tuesday, May 7

Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe's house

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After a public outcry stopped a billionaire couple from destroying Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home, the couple is suing to continue with the demolition.

Friday, May 3

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Opinion: Is Biden a YIMBY? He certainly has good reason to embrace a pro-housing agenda

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The president's policies suggest common cause with the "Yes in My Backyard" movement. He and other Democrats can improve their election prospects by addressing economic anxiety.

Thursday, May 2

As court overturns a lot-splitting law, SB 9, one early adopter asks why

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After an L.A. County judge declared SB 9 unconstitutional, Sam Andreano, who took advantage of the program by splitting his Whittier property in half, is wondering why.

An ambulance, an empty lot and a loophole: One man's fight for a place to live

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Cameron Gordon couldn't afford a rental, so he bought an ambulance to sleep in. He couldn't afford to buy a house, so he bought a vacant lot where he's created a hillside oasis — thanks to a loophole in the municipal code.

Monday, Apr 29

In L.A., thousands of newer apartments have rent caps. Tenants don't always know.

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Newly built apartments generally aren't rent controlled, but in the city of Los Angeles, thousands are. Find out if you live in one.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Did you buy a home with a high interest rate and intend to refinance later?

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If you bought a home in the last two years with a high interest rate, did you purchase with the intention to refinance later? Tell us how the strategy has worked out so far.

Monday, Apr 22

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Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger could've given Craig Ellwood teardown 'some honor,' architect's daughter says

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Architect Craig Ellwood's daughter told The Times, 'I don't feel bitter' toward Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger for tearing down her father's famed Zimmerman House.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Is the eviction of hundreds of renters from Barrington Plaza legal? A court case to decide is now underway.

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Hundreds of tenants at the Westside apartment complex Barrington Plaza were served with eviction notices last year. Many of them vowed to fight back in court.

Wednesday, Apr 17

Renters across L.A. are under strain and many fear becoming homeless, survey finds

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An annual survey from UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs found renters under strain from the steep cost of housing and inflation, and many fearing homelessness.

Friday, Apr 12

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Builders may fight 'impact fees' that fund municipal projects in California, Supreme Court rules

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The Supreme Court says home builders in California may challenge the fees commonly imposed by cities and counties to pay for new infrastructure.

Thursday, Apr 11

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All-cash offers, wealthy buyers push Southern California home prices to a record

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Southern California home prices have hit a record despite high interest rates, a reflection of a shortage of inventory and the region's wealth disparity.

Thursday, Apr 4

Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of historic Television City

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Owners of Television City scale back plans for a $1.25-billion upgrade of the legendary studio lot in response to neighbors' concerns.

Wednesday, Apr 3

Historic Sportsmen's Lodge hotel may be demolished for 520-unit apartment complex

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Proponents of the development in Studio City say it would bring much-needed affordable housing. Opponents say the developers have not sufficiently weighed the project's impacts and that it would erase an important piece of history.

Tuesday, Apr 2

California is building fewer homes. The state could get even more expensive

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Developers built fewer homes in California in 2023, potentially leading to higher prices and rents as a supply shortage worsens.