Whittier plans homeless shelter: ‘People will be scared to let their kids go outside’

It’s the latest community to pushback against shelters as the homeless population swells.

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Starcourt Mall from ‘Stranger Things’ is actually a real dead mall

The set designers had to rebuild an entire section of the mall from scratch.

Potato-like Historic Core hotel slated to start construction in 2020

The 170-room hotel is set to rise on Spring and Sixth streets in Downtown LA.

Landmarked Brentwood midcentury modern by A. Quincy Jones seeks $3M

Built in 1950 for the cooperative Crestwood Hills Mutual Housing Association.

Newly landmarked Tom Bergin’s is sold

What’s next for the property?

Earthquake-prone LA needs a better early warning alert

There’s a 46 percent chance that a 7.0 earthquake will strike the LA area in the next 30 years. Without major changes, most Angelenos will be caught off guard when it does.

Exceptional midcentury modern by Buff, Straub, and Hensman in Pasadena asking $5M

Located on a verdant lot overlooking the Arroyo Seco, the post and beam recently appeared in "Transparent" and was once owned by Beck.

5 fault lines directly below LA

They have potential to inflict as much—if not more—devastation than a quake on the San Andreas.

What $2,900 rents in LA right now

Options include a house in Burbank and a fully redone Miracle Mile one-bedroom

LA’s new Airbnb rules are now in effect—here’s what you need to know

Hosts must register with the city, pay an $89 fee, and agree to other short-term rental regulations.

California rent control bill advances in Senate

AB 1482 could expand rent control in Los Angeles. "We have to recognize some people are hurting in our economy," senator says.

Custom-designed midcentury modern with pool in Baldwin Hills Estates asking $1.4M

The three-bedroom home exudes a breezy postwar optimism and is ideal for entertaining.

Rents holding flat in LA, with two-bedrooms going for $1,760

Other big cities are pricier, but LA residents earn less.

LA River’s Atwater Village-Griffith Park bridge taking shape

Set to be complete by the end of the year, the bridge will connect people walking and biking between Atwater and the park.

Soho Warehouse set to open in August in Arts District

Membership to this location: $2,160 a year.

Two large earthquakes rattle LA

One of the largest earthquakes to strike Southern California in decades rocked Los Angeles on Friday, just a day after the region experienced another major quake.

1920s Hollywoodland home offers hillside views from almost every room for $2.2M

Located on the fringes of Griffith Park.

What $700K buys in Los Angeles

See what that price buys in five neighborhoods, from Downtown to Long Beach to Leimert Park

Midcentury modern duplex in Long Beach asking $1.05M

The property consists of two side by side units, each with two bedrooms and a private courtyard.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House now a UNESCO World Heritage site

"It is overwhelming to realize the world officially recognizes the outstanding universal value of this home," says Hollyhock House curator Jeffrey Herr.

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Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, restored to its 1920s beauty

The architect’s first LA project has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Long Beach Civic Center readies for grand opening

A new city hall building will replace the 1970s Brutalist structure.

Three-bedroom Craftsman in Highland Park HPOZ asking $1.15M

Built to last in 1912.

New interactive map shows LA’s publicly owned properties

Created by the city controller’s office, the map is intended to help communities discover underutilized land.

What $4,000 rents in LA right now

A unit in a Santa Monica historic district and an Art Deco apartment in Carthay are two options.

LACMA architect Peter Zumthor comments on museum’s revised design

In an interview with a Zurich newspaper, Zumthor says he hasn’t read any criticism of the project.

Half-acre East Hollywood park, community garden now open

"This is really a victory for East Hollywood."

Holmby Hills mansion The Manor sets new LA County record with $120M sale

Built for Aaron and Candy Spelling, the home is 123 rooms on 4.7 acres—plus a bowling alley.

1959 ad shows where in LA you could get on a ‘funliner’ bus

The advertisement emphasizes the strength of LA’s bus system at a time when the city’s once-bustling streetcar lines were being slowly taken out of service.