LA County Beach Bus Starts Again
Summer is the perfect time to soak up the sun, feel the sand between your toes, and enjoy the refreshing waves of Santa Monica Beach. You're in for a treat if you live in La Cañada Flintridge or nearby areas! The County of Los Angeles and the ...
Why Does Southern California Have So Many Residential Fruit Trees?
Southern California’s abundant residential fruit trees can be attributed to its sublime and storied climate, which supports various agricultural activities. Rachel Surls, the now-retired sustainable food systems advisor for UC Cooperative Ext...
The Magic of Crescenta Commons
Nestled in the heart of La Crescenta, Crescenta Commons is a small pocket park on the corner of Orange and Rosemont in the heart of our community. It stands as a testament to the power of collective effort and the magic small spaces can bring i...
Would you support another tax to help alleviate homelessness?
In Los Angeles County, a proposed increase in the sales tax from a quarter-cent to a half-cent aims to bolster efforts against the escalating homelessness crisis. This initiative dubbed the "Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Preve...
LA City Council Explores Funding for Key Services
Amid a projected multi-year deficit and efforts to "right-size" the 2024-25 budget, Los Angeles City officials are continuing to identify possible funding sources for "priority" programs and services for the City of LA. Story Highlights M...
How I Handle a Listing Falling Out of Escrow
I'm Robbyn Battles, a listing agent with over 35 years of experience. My career has shown me that timing and planning are everything in real estate. One day, a client was selling a beautiful three-bedroom house nestled in the heart of a picture...
Glendale City Council Considers New Taxes on Property Owners
The Financial Future of Glendale: A Critical Look at Proposed Tax Changes for Property Owners. As the City of Glendale initiates its budget discussion for the • FY 2023-24 General Fund Projection • General Fund Five-Year Forecast • FY 202...
LA court strikes down SB9 law allowing single-family lot splits
A controversial housing law that abolished single-family zoning across California has been ruled unconstitutional by a Los Angeles County judge — but the narrow ruling is likely to be appealed by the state. Passed in 2021, SB 9 allows s...