Los Angeles County moves toward COPA-style sale rules for unincorporated apartments
Los Angeles County directed staff on July 7, 2026 to draft a COPA-style notice program for some unincorporated apartment sales—here’s what renters could see.
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Los Angeles Rent Stabilization: 3% RSO rent increase starts July 1, 2026
LAHD says the allowable RSO annual rent increase is 3% for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027—here’s how to check coverage and notice rules before you respond.
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Los Angeles approves Fourth & Central project near Skid Row and the Arts District
Los Angeles City Council approved Fourth & Central on June 30 and the clerk sent the file to the mayor on July 1, putting the 1,589-unit downtown project on the mayor’s desk until July 13.
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Boyle Heights Lineage fire cleanup: smoke guidance, health clinics
Los Angeles CA — As recovery shifts to cleanup and monitoring, the City’s July 3 updates say smoke-health precautions remain in place for nearby residents.
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Judge pushes LAHSA, HUD to keep funding in place
A federal judge wants Los Angeles homelessness funding kept in place for now while LAHSA and HUD work toward a July 16 status-quo proposal and an Aug. 6 hearing.
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Los Angeles starts SB 79 rollout July 1, but impacts will vary
State SB 79 takes effect July 1, and Los Angeles has already adopted local phased and low-rise ordinances that will shape where the new rules apply.
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South L.A. LAnow free rides end June 30
Los Angeles CA – South L.A. LAnow riders lose the free launch period on June 30, with LADOT’s regular on-demand shuttle fares starting July 1.
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Boyle Heights fire cleanup still disrupting air, schools and daily life
Los Angeles CA — After June 25 knockdown, city and AQMD guidance still told Boyle Heights residents to limit smoke exposure; schools moved through June 24.
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L.A. City Council adopts $544M Measure ULA spending plan for 2026-27
On June 26, 2026, Los Angeles City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 Measure ULA plan, routing about $544.3M toward affordable housing and prevention.
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Los Angeles adopts 2026-27 budget with 510 police hires, higher reserves
Los Angeles’ final FY 2026-27 budget keeps 510 LAPD hires, preserves Inside Safe, and expands reserves while funding street and sidewalk work.
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L.A.’s new Wilshire subway stations open on D Line extension
Metro opened three new Wilshire Boulevard subway stations May 8, giving Mid-Wilshire riders a new rail option along the D Line corridor.
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Los Angeles budget proposal heads to Council with police hiring up
Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed $14.85 billion Los Angeles budget is now under Council review, with police hiring, homelessness funding and street services in focus.
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Los Angeles budget proposal avoids layoffs, but sets up a fight over police hiring and city services
Los Angeles CA – Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed 2026-27 budget avoids layoffs, keeps LAPD hiring and homelessness funding in place, and leaves service tradeoffs for council review.
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Los Angeles moves into SB 79 hearings, shaping where transit-adjacent housing could go next
Los Angeles CA – City Planning has posted SB 79 hearing materials that could shape where transit-adjacent housing changes start, pause, or get exemptions.
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Los Angeles climate roadmap could reshape buses, chargers, water and neighborhood cooling
Los Angeles CA – Mayor Bass’s new climate roadmap sets citywide goals that could affect buses, EV charging, water recycling and heat relief, but most changes still need funding and agency action.
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Los Angeles moves to deploy more Measure ULA money for affordable housing and emergency rent aid
Los Angeles CA – The city opened a short renter-aid application window and advanced a larger Measure ULA housing package that still needs City Council approval.
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What the latest Inside Safe data says about Los Angeles’ biggest homelessness program
Los Angeles CA – Inside Safe has moved thousands indoors, but the latest reporting and city data show many participants still cycle back to unsheltered homelessness.
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Streetlight Fee Hike Advances as Office Buyers Circle and New Housing Funds Land in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2026 – City Council advances a streetlight fee hike as office buyers seize falling prices and new housing and health funds take shape.
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LA28 Leadership Shakeup, Storm Recovery and New Infrastructure Data Lead Local Agenda
Los Angeles, CA – April 2, 2026 – City leaders face pressure over LA28 leadership, major storm recovery, and new data on pavement and student protests.
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Metro Governance Talks, Housing Policy Spotlight, and Capital Planning Updates Across L.A.
Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2026 – Metro governance talks, housing policy forums, and new capital planning efforts are shaping L.A.’s growth agenda.
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Metro Advances K Line Extension as Beverly Hills Greenlights Major Housing Projects
Los Angeles, CA – March 31, 2026 – Metro advances K Line rail plans while new housing approvals and funding moves reshape L.A.’s growth.
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Solar Push, Rail Debate, and Office Conversions Shape L.A.’s Growth Outlook
Los Angeles, CA – March 30, 2026 – Solar streetlights expand, rail plans stir debate, and office towers eye housing conversions across L.A.