State Housing Mandates Challenge Glendale’s Local Control Amidst Garden Apartments Redevelopment
Glendale confronts changes as AB 130 overrides local control, limiting EIRs for housing projects and altering planning processes. The city seeks balance between state mandates and maintaining local character.
LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto Cracks Down on Illegal Short-Term Rentals and Party Houses
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto enforces penalties on entities managing unlawful short-term rentals and party houses, requiring them to cease operations and return rent-stabilized units.
Santa Monica City Council Grants $35.7M for Affordable Housing Overhaul at Virginia Avenue
Santa Monica City Council has approved a $35.7 million Housing Trust Fund loan to Community Corporation of Santa Monica for the renovation of a rent-controlled apartment community to maintain affordable housing.
Monrovia Eyes Urban Renewal with Proposed Myrtle Avenue Mixed-Use Development, Awaits Public Feedback
Monrovia plans a new mixed-use complex with 204 apartments and commercial space at 701 Myrtle Avenue, integrating ample amenities and parking; fulfills environmental review process for feedback until August 18th.
California's Homekey+ Program Awards $102.9M for Supportive Housing and Behavioral Health Facilities
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the first awards from Proposition 1 funds, totaling $102.9 million, to create 315 homes for veterans and individuals with behavioral health issues.
Newport Beach Prevails in Legal Challenge, Supported by California Attorney General and Governor in Housing Law Compliance
A trial court ruled in favor of Newport Beach, supporting the city's compliance with California's Housing Element Law, despite local challenges requiring voter approval for zoning changes.
Pacific Palisades Welcomes Reopening of Palisades Village in 2026 as a Beacon of Community Restoration After Wildfire
Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades is set to reopen in 2026 after being affected by a January wildfire. Developer Rick Caruso's $50 million investment will aid in the community's recovery.












