Eagle Rock Bookstore Must Find New Home After Rent Doubles
READ Books in Eagle Rock says a landlord more than doubled its rent — roughly $2,805 a month — and the owners are scrambling to find a new space while organizing neighbors. They’ve also pressed for legal help and reached out to state lawmakers.
Pasadena Council Clears Way For Oak Knoll Housing Project
City Council rejected a neighborhood appeal Monday, allowing a 46‑unit Oak Knoll development to advance to final design review amid protests over trees, massing and parking. The project includes six below‑market units and one level of underground parking.
Design Commission Reviews 145-Unit Belmont Village Plan in Pasadena
Pasadena’s Design Commission will review a five-story, 145-unit Belmont Village senior living project proposed next to the First Church of Christ, Scientist. The plan would replace the church’s surface parking lot and requires design and tree‑replacement conditions.
Beverly Hills Secures $4.3 Billion for Major Redevelopment of Western District
Cain and Eldridge Industries landed roughly $4.3 billion to advance One Beverly Hills, underpinning the 17.5‑acre luxury project and its 2028 delivery window. The package follows earlier loans and new mezzanine commitments.
West Hollywood Commission Quietly Cedes Housing Reviews to Staff
The Planning Commission voted 6–1 to send a zoning amendment to City Council that would shift many housing approvals to staff, prompting warnings that public oversight is being narrowed. The move traces to a May 2025 council directive and the city’s RHNA targets.
Decron Secures $82.9M Refinance for River Ranch in Simi Valley
Decron Properties landed an $82.9M five‑year Fannie Mae refinance for River Ranch, a 398‑unit garden‑style complex in Simi Valley, freeing cash to support ongoing operations.












