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Los Angeles rents didn’t skyrocket last month

By Bianca Barragan Jul 5, 2016, 9:48a

Blessedly, LA rents didn't really do much over the last month. Apartments are still pricey, though, and we've singled out a few of the more expensive places to rent a one- or two-bedroom.

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Watch Los Angeles grow from 1850 to the present

By Bianca Barragan Jul 5, 2016, 8:38a

This animated map charts the expansion of Los Angeles from a small area near modern-day Boyle Heights and Downtown to the giant, oddly-shaped city we know and traverse today.

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Malibu cafe charging for beach access—again

By Elijah Chiland Jul 3, 2016, 6:00p

The Coastal Commission is telling Paradise Cove Beach Cafe to stop hitting beachgoers with a "membership" fee that many have seen as a charge for simply using the beach. This isn't the first time the cafe has gotten in trouble with the commission.

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From Curbed

Midcentury meets maritime at Rhode Island home

By Mary Jo Bowling Jul 5, 2016, 7:00a

We visit the Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Shingle-style home of Kelly Shea and Brendan Banks, a couple who took the long way (15,000 miles, to be exact) to get there.

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1930s Cape Cod in Glendale's Glenoaks Canyon

By Pauline O'Connor Jul 3, 2016, 4:45p

Surrounded by majestic trees, this three-bedroom cottage has numerous charming period details—French doors with plantation shutters and Arroyo stone accents to name just two. Asking price for the 5,220-square-foot property is $759,000.

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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in LA

By Elijah Chiland Jul 3, 2016, 2:10p

Fourth of July is fast approaching and we have plenty of suggestions for where to see some of the many fireworks shows around the country. Whether you're looking for a front-row seat or a spot away from the crowds, we've got you covered.

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Former art gallery in Pasadena asks $1.2 million

By Elijah Chiland Jul 3, 2016, 1:20p

This three-bedroom home is built around a small 1924 bungalow and includes a glassy addition that for many years served as a dance studio and was converted into a gallery in 2008. The exterior includes a back deck and a mural on the upper level.

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Betsey Johnson moving into a Malibu mobile home

By Elijah Chiland Jul 2, 2016, 5:51p

The colorful fashion designer is apparently seeking the simple life in Paradise Cove, SoCal’s most exclusive trailer park. Johnson is also in the process of selling residences in Manhattan and East Hampton.

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Landmark adobe in West Adams asks $1.069 million

By Pauline O'Connor Jul 2, 2016, 4:40p

The four-bedroom home was designed in 1922 by master architect Henry Harwood Hewitt, and reportedly built with the illustrious John Byers as adobe contractor. Features include beamed ceilings, wrought iron fixtures, and arched windows and doorways.

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Richard Pryor's former Northridge estate

By Elijah Chiland Jul 2, 2016, 12:45p

The legendary comedian’s longtime home in Sherwood Forest is where he accidentally set himself on fire in 1980, inspiring one of his most popular standup bits. The compound boasts a tennis court, pool, and professional dance studio.

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City approves 11-mile makeover of the LA River

By Elijah Chiland Jul 2, 2016, 9:30a

On Wednesday, the LA City Council approved the ambitious Alternative 20 plan, backed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to restore and revitalize an 11 mile stretch of the LA River between Griffith Park and Downtown.

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LA is the third most rapped-about city in the U.S.

By Bianca Barragan Jul 1, 2016, 12:40p

Despite the fact that Los Angeles is home to so many successful hip hop artists, it seems that they aren't really talking about the city in their music. At least, not as much as rappers in New York and Atlanta.

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Kendall Jenner buys from John Krasinski and Emily Blunt

By Elijah Chiland Jul 1, 2016, 10:50a

Venturing far from the family home in Calabasas, Kendall Jenner has just purchased a $6.5 million home above the Sunset Strip. That price tag is just a tad bit higher than what her little sister recently paid for a mansion in Hidden Hills.

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Friday Open Thread

What are the best under-the-radar landmarks in LA?

By Bianca Barragan Jul 1, 2016, 9:50a

If people were coming to visit you from out of town, what off-the-beaten path spots would you take them to? We're looking for the best architectural gems, historic sites, parks, and public spaces that don't get as much love as they deserve. Chime in!

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From Curbed

5 tiny houses we loved this week

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jul 1, 2016, 8:45a

Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know, including a dashing solar-powered model and an impressive tiny home built by a father-son team.

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The Silver Lake Reservoir will be refilled

By Elijah Chiland Jul 1, 2016, 8:44a

LADWP officials assure area residents that, after sitting empty for the past year, the Silver Lake Reservoir will be refilled. But that probably won't happen until spring, as more work needs to be completed in the lake bed.

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Hollywood apartment building becoming a hotel

By Elijah Chiland Jun 30, 2016, 5:29p

In spite of an uproar from tenant advocates, the city will allow a developer to turn a rent-controlled apartment building into a boutique hotel. Tenants of the building were evicted three years ago, and many did not receive relocation funds.

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Dramatic hillside house in Beverly Glen asks $1.85M

By Bianca Barragan Jun 30, 2016, 4:09p

With its plentiful outdoor spaces, this house could probably host a rockin' outdoor party. With the house's exposed beam ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, the party would still be lovely it if had to move indoors.

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Anaheim bans Airbnb and other short-term rentals

By Bianca Barragan Jun 30, 2016, 2:03p

Short-term rentals were totally skewered by public commenters at the meeting that led up to the Anaheim City Council's vote to enact a sweeping ban on full-unit, short-term rentals popular on such websites as Airbnb and Vrbo.

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1895 Boyle Heights house getting restored, moved

By Bianca Barragan Jun 30, 2016, 12:34p

The Peabody Werden house is being moved to make way for low-income housing, but it's not going far. At its new spot across the street, the house will be restored and reused as for community-focused programs.

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Stately Pasadena Victorian asks $2.6M

By Bianca Barragan Jun 30, 2016, 11:03a

Dating all the way back to 1892, this Victorian off of Pasadena's famed Millionaire's Row holds five bedrooms and four bathrooms and has two large porches on nearly one-third of an acre.

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Last Van de Kamp’s windmill spinning again in Arcadia

By Bianca Barragan Jun 30, 2016, 9:05a

The cool Googie structure's windmill hadn't spun since 1989, but thanks to new restoration by current owner Denny's, the windmill is slowly turning again.

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Miniscule home in Beverly Glen asks $499K

By Elijah Chiland Jun 29, 2016, 7:40p

This 264 square-foot home has a little extra storage space tucked away in the carport—along with a washer and dryer. There's also a back yard and a deck big enough for a grill. Inside, things are cozy, but skylights keep the place looking bright.

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$1.2 billion homelessness bond heading to ballot

By Elijah Chiland Jun 29, 2016, 6:10p

Come November, voters will decide whether to fund much of the city’s $1.85 billion plan to combat homelessness. If approved, a bond measure that the council signed off on Wednesday would open up $1.2 billion to construct housing.

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Hollywood Hills midcentury belonged to Ava Gardner

By Bianca Barragan Jun 29, 2016, 3:58p

This Ed Fickett-designed midcentury find was once owned by bombshell actress Ava Gardner and is now up for sale asking $1.995 million.

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From Curbed

7 fab alternatives to Ikea’s recalled Malm dressers

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jun 29, 2016, 3:41p

If you’re in the market for an affordable, modern dresser, there are, believe it or not, options besides Ikea. Check out these sleek alternatives, starting from under $200.

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Skid Row gets new drinking fountains

By Bianca Barragan Jun 29, 2016, 2:25p

Water isn't always readily available for residents of Skid Row, but now they have to new, reliable sources for staying hydrated. Just in time for high summer temperatures, the LADWP has installed two drinking fountains in the neighborhood.

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What $1,200 rents you in Los Angeles

By Bianca Barragan Jun 29, 2016, 12:36p

Looking to move? We've got five apartments up for rent right now for around $1,200. Choose between a studio in Los Feliz, a one-bedroom in Canoga Park, or one of three other apartments up for grabs.

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Hancock Park home built by Hancock

By Elijah Chiland Jun 29, 2016, 10:45a

According to the listing, this six-bedroom home was constructed by George Allan Hancock in 1924. That's around the same time he subdivided the prominent neighborhood that is now named after him. Last sold in 1977, it looks to be in need of an update.

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LA may crack down on Hollywood Boulevard performers

By Bianca Barragan Jun 29, 2016, 9:58a

The CD vendors, costumed characters, and street performers that Hollywood Boulevard's known for may soon have to deal with new restrictions, like having to get special day passes to go into the area between Highland and Orange.

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Work finally starts on apartments next to Capitol Records

By Jenna Chandler Jun 29, 2016, 8:45a

114 "luxury" units in 18 towers on a half-acre site right next to Capitol Records and the Pantages. The site had been dug up multiple times by geologists searching for an earthquake fault.

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Downtown's street car will go 6 MPH

By Elijah Chiland Jun 28, 2016, 9:41p

Speed estimates for the forthcoming Downtown streetcar were once as low as three-and-a-half miles per hour. Now, a new report says they will be almost twice that. That's still pretty slow, but it's definitely an improvement.

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