Judge Slaps Patterson For Blocking 719 Homes In Bitter Water War
A judge ruled Patterson illegally denied the 719‑home Keystone Ranch over groundwater conditions and gave the city 90 days to reconsider the subdivision map under state law. The decision raises questions about who pays for a costly recharge basin and how the city will meet RHNA targets.
Pico Rivera Dives Into $39.4 Million Smith Park Pool Comeback
Pico Rivera officials broke ground July 8, 2026 on a $39.4M overhaul of Smith Park that will replace the old pool with two new pools and a renovated community center. The project brings state, county and grant money to expand recreation and year‑round programming.
Pleasanton Power Play: Local Investors Snatch Another Chunk Of Stoneridge Mall
A local investor group paid roughly $10.7M for the former Nordstrom parcel at Stoneridge Shopping Center, expanding its hold on mall land and opening redevelopment options.
Big Easy Rent Jolt: New Orleans Sees Sharpest Monthly Jump In Years
New Orleans saw its biggest monthly apartment rent increase in over two years in June, led by stronger leasing at the top end and limited new supply. Data providers differ on exact medians, but the trend is clear: luxury lease‑ups lifted local averages.












