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Los Angeles launches applications for emergency rental assistance

09/25/2023 10:29 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

City helps provide unpaid back rent to low-income renters at risk of homelessness

40-Unit Mixed-Use Project Proposed for 26th Street Intersection

09/25/2023 9:45 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Plans for a mixed-use development set to grace the corner of 26th Street and Wilshire Boulevard were unveiled for the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board, Urbanize LA reported.

The proposal, a brainchild of Mark Leevan Investment Co., is planned for 2600 Wilshire Boulevard which currently houses a New Balance store.

John Alle Clears the Record on the Attack Against Him in Palisades Park

09/25/2023 9:44 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

John Alle, the Santa Monica activist, business owner, and founding member of the Santa Monica Coalition who was attacked by a drugged homeless individual on Tuesday, wrote us to clear up some misconceptions that have been circulating in other news outlets.

Downtown Activist Attacked in Palisades Park

09/25/2023 9:43 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

John Alle -- a Downtown business activist known for his crusading efforts to fight crime and anti-social behavior -- was hospitalized after being attacked by a homeless man in Palisades Park Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Developer to Propose Five Story Mixed-Use Project Across Metro Terminus

09/18/2023 8:46 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Local real estate developer Worthe Real Estate Group is set to propose a five-story, 60 residential unit mixed-use development at the north-east corner of Colorado Avenue and 4th Street at the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board’s next meeting.

Rent Control Board wants landlords who evict tenants with the Ellis Act to go out of business, voluntarily

09/13/2023 12:23 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The proposal before RCB this week adds additional definitions to the rules clarifying the Ellis Act has a “good faith” intent qualification.

“These amendments clarify the definition of good faith and require owners to attest to their intent to leave the rental business in the Notice of Intent that is filed with the agency. They also include some factors for determining good faith, which will assist both landlords and tenants as well as provide a resource for hearing officers and judges in adjudicating cases where the landlord’s intent is in question,” said the report.

In addition to the clarifying language, the proposal also reiterates the existing repercussions for violations of the rules including rejecting Ellis applications.

California housing policy takes two steps forward and one back

09/12/2023 8:50 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The final days of the 2023 legislative session are producing new pro-housing laws that close legal loopholes often used to block or delay projects.

On one day last week, the Legislature sent two major pro-housing bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Lobbying Efforts Pick Up Steam in Voting Rights Case

09/12/2023 8:42 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Proponents of both fighting and settling the voting rights lawsuit against the City are stepping up their lobbying efforts as the City Council prepares to discuss the issue in closed session Tuesday.

The item was placed on the agenda some three weeks after the California Supreme Court sent the case back to an Appellate Court that had ruled in favor of the City in July 2020 ("Supreme Court Reverses Voting Rights Ruling," August 24, 2023).

It's Time to End City's Voting Rights Fight

09/12/2023 8:40 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

We appreciate the City Council's recent stated dedication to issues of racial justice and equity. Yet, the City's expenditure of millions of dollars to maintain its fight against the California Voting Rights Act and the voting rights it protects, stands in stark contrast.

S.M.a.r.t Column: The Battle for the Planning Commission: A Circus of Political Maneuvers

09/11/2023 8:54 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

But hold your horses! It’s not just individuals who are vying for a spot on the Planning Commission. Oh no, political groups have their paws in this game too. As soon as the commission openings are announced (and usually even before), these organizations kick into high gear behind the scenes. They’re like frenzied paparazzi, desperately seeking a Commissioner who will represent their interests. People are approached left and right, like talent scouts on the prowl. Suitable candidates’ names are passed around like hot potatoes to gather responses from the faithful. It’s a mad, mad world of influence and leverage, where politically connected candidates rub shoulders with unaffiliated freelancers.