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Californians won't pay more than one month's rent for security deposits under new law

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On Monday, Assembly Bill 12, authored by San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, took effect, limiting security deposits to one month's rent for all but the smallest of landlords.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Restoring a midcentury Valley home to 'its original glory,' with tiki flair

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When they needed more space, a Silver Lake couple looked to Van Nuys. But could they restore a coveted midcentury home without losing their own sense of style?

Monday, Jul 1

Why is a Monaco billionaire buying so many properties in Carmel and Big Sur?

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This Monaco billionaire bought a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, another iconic property on the Big Sur coastline and Clint Eastwood's old pub. Locals wonder why.

Friday, Jun 28

'Owning Manhattan' is Ryan Serhant's latest mash-up of reality drama and luxury real estate

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Ryan Serhant speaks about jumping from Bravo to Netflix, navigating reality TV drama as a boss and why even money-strapped viewers can't get enough of luxury real estate.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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L.A. City Council declares Marilyn Monroe house a cultural landmark, saving it from destruction

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The L.A. City Council voted to declare Marilyn Monroe's former Brentwood home a historic cultural monument, saving it from being destroyed by its latest owners.

Friday, Jun 21

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Former Ace Hotel in downtown L.A. reopens as 'Airbnb on steroids'

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The former Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, which helped lead an economic revival on a historic stretch of Broadway a decade ago, has reopened and will offer rooms in a style akin to Airbnb.

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A house under $500,000 in the Bay Area? The catch is there's a tenant until 2053

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There's a house for sale in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood for less than $500,000, but its current occupant's lease doesn't expire till 2053.

Thursday, Jun 20

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With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?

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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara have floated proposals to lure home insurance companies back as climate change increases wildfire risks.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Oakley founder James Jannard sells Malibu mansion for $210 million — a California record

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Eyewear mogul James Jannard just closed the priciest home sale in California history, unloading his Malibu mansion for $210 million.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Southern California prices are at a record. Could relief be on the way?

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Southern California home prices are hitting records, but an increase in the number of houses for sale could make a home search at least somewhat easier for prospective buyers.

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, buys Malibu estate for $94 million

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Laurene Powell Jobs, billionaire businesswoman and widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, just paid $94 million for an oceanfront spread in Malibu's Paradise Cove.

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Cold War CIA director's longtime mansion sells for $30 million, smashing San Marino record

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A palatial estate owned for years by former CIA Director John McCone has sold for $30 million, the priciest home sale in San Gabriel Valley history.

Sunday, Jun 9

Kurt Rappaport: Real estate agent to the stars

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Real estate agent Kurt Rappaport has handled many of the most expensive home sales in California, including the Malibu mansion Jay-Z and Beyoncé bought for $200 million.

Thursday, Jun 6

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'Who's going to live here?' What happens when an e-commerce warehouse takes out your neighborhood

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Bloomington is the latest Inland Empire community to weigh the tradeoffs of allowing a developer to bulldoze a rural neighborhood to make way for a sprawling warehousing complex in service of online shopping.

Wednesday, Jun 5

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Legendary Clifton's is reopening in a struggling downtown L.A. Its owner hopes crowds return

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Andrew Meieran will soon reopen the doors to Clifton's, of one of L.A.'s legendary restaurants, in a bid to once again make it an offbeat dining destination.

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.