Oakland Scores $15.5 Million for Imperial Inn Makeover, A Homekey Initiative to Tackle Homelessness
Oakland to transform Imperial Inn into permanent housing for homeless residents, thanks to a 15.5 million award from California's Homekey program.
From Meth Lab/Bomb Workshop to Million-Dollar Listing: Condemned San Jose House Hits Market for $1.5M
Former meth lab property, alleged to also have been a makeshift bomb workshop, located at 668 Potomac Court in San Jose, has been listed a mere 6 months after its involvement in a joint police bust. It is now listed for $1.5 million, requiring significant renovations before habitation.
Oakland Rents Plunge 7.2%, Surpassesing National Average Drop; Reach Lowest Since 2017 Amid High Vacancies
Rental rates in Oakland, California have fallen significantly over the past year, reflecting a broader trend in the United States. However, the city's high vacancy rate and increase in market-rate housing development may be contributing factors.
Harvard Grad Demands $100k to Vacate L.A. Airbnb after 540 Days Rent-Free; She Earned a Settlement to Vacate an Oakland House Shortly Prior
Harvard-educated Elizabeth Hirschhorn stayed in an L.A. short-term rental for a staggering 540+ days without paying for the accommodations. Legal loopholes in California mean she is now also demanding $100k to vacate, in a strikingly similar case to one with which she was involved in Oakland.












