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The Battle for Fair Housing: Los Angeles' Rent Control Legacy

Los Angeles' Rent Control LegacyLos Angeles' Rent Control Legacy
October 06, 2023
Emma Thompson - LA Post

In light of the city's ongoing struggle to strike a fair balance between landlord interests and tenant rights in the face of a rapidly changing housing market and a number of unexpected developments and legislative initiatives, it is instructive to look at Los Angeles' complicated history of tenant rights protection.

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Mountain Fire reaches 48% containment in Ventura County

Fire crews from Los Angeles and Orange counties and across California continue to work Tuesday to battle a wildfire in Ventura County. The wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, has forced thousands of people to evacuate from their homes, amid the Santa Ana winds. According to Cal Fire, the fire has left a total of six injuries, 207 structures have been destroyed, and 90 structures have been damaged.  “The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain, with dry and receptive fuels, which have challenged containment efforts. Fire activity moderated due to the decrease in winds over the fire,” Cal Fire

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Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers continue strike at SoCal centers

Nearly 2,400 workers continue to strike as of Tuesday across Kaiser Permanente mental health facilities in Southern California.

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Teacher pleads not guilty to lewd acts with male student

Colleen Jo Matarico pleaded not guilty today to lewd act charges involving a teenage boy who was one of her students.

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Angelenos across L.A. County celebrate Veterans Day

Veterans Day has been marked in various ways across Los Angeles County on Monday. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass took the opportunity to highlight the city’s progress on confronting the issue of veteran homelessness. “No Angeleno who served our country should sleep on the street,” Bass said. “We have made progress to support our unhoused Veterans by changing policy so that they no longer have to choose between their disability benefits and their housing. Now we must continue this progress by connecting them with available housing in Los Angeles and eliminating red tape in our way.” Pasadena used its celebration to

Angelenos across L.A. County celebrate Veterans Day
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Mayor Bass swears in McDonnell as 59th L.A. chief of police

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Marijuana black market outpaces state law enforcement efforts

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