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EXCLUSIVE: American Apparel Eyes Retail Comeback With Los Angeles Pop-up

American Apparel is preparing for a return to retail under parent company Gildan, starting with a pop-up experience in Los Angeles from Friday to Sunday as the brand looks to reconnect with consumers ahead of a broader relaunch. Should Stores Start to Think About a Pull Back on Shoe Inventory as Prices Inch Higher? The activation marks a new chapter for the label, which has continued operating primarily as a wholesale apparel business since exiting traditional retail. The L.A. event, located at 8013 Melrose Avenue, is the first in a series of planned marketing initiatives. “For us, the way we want to relaunch it is more so working with more community-based people in the beginning,” said Jason Sherman, who’s leading the relaunch at Gildan. A look at American Apparel ’s new campaign. Courtesy of American Apparel The pop-up will showcase the brand’s signature essentials, including the 2001 Fine Jersey Tee, 9001 Superheavy Weight Tee and Women’s Stretch Baby Rib collection. Visitors will receive complimentary customized T-shirts featuring airbrush artwork, alongside floral arrangements from a local florist and photo booth experiences. “We’re not selling anything. It’s really come in and just enjoy the environment,” Sherman said. Looking ahead, American Apparel is

Los Angeles, CA · 16d

KTLA

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Independent audit of LADWP rates being floated as some Angelenos’ bills skyrocket

An independent, non-city-affiliated audit of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power rates has been ordered by Mayor Karen Bass, her office says.  According to a press release issued early Monday morning, Bass said that, in addition to the audit, she is urging the LADWP Board of Commissioners to “deliver immediate and comprehensive relief on […]

Los Angeles, CA · 14d

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L.A. Homes Cost 66.8% More Than Inland Suburbs, Highest Among 21 Biggest U.S. Metros

Homes in Los Angeles County sold for 66.8% more than homes in the surrounding suburbs in June, a gap wide enough to give Los Angeles the largest urban-core price premium relative to its suburbs among the 21 biggest U.S. metropolitan areas. The comparison measured Los Angeles against Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, and it came paired with an even starker figure: buyers in L.A.'s urban core pay an 84.7% premium per square foot compared with those surrounding areas.

Los Angeles, CA · 16d
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How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanner “The Planner” Blackman does not swing hammers or lay foundations. He does not raise funds or finesse land deals. He does not draft blueprints, write contracts, test soil conditions or calculate the varied seismic loads that a new building can sustain.

California · 16d
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California Coastal Erosion Puts Billions in Property Value at Risk

When you think of the California coastline, certain images come to mind: surfers, sunshine, sea breezes, and beautiful beachfront homes. Realtor.com reported that without intervention, 24% to 75% of the state’s beaches could disappear seasonally or permanently by 2100 as seas rise, according to models cited in California’s newly released Fifth Climate Change Assessment.

California · 16d

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Koreatown Lot Swaps 15-Unit Apartment Plan for Eight Townhomes Near Metro

A vacant lot at 146 N. Berendo St. in Koreatown that once had ready-to-issue permits for a 15-unit apartment building is now being eyed for a much smaller townhome project, with plans calling for eight dwellings arranged around a common driveway. The 7,500-square-foot site sits about a block from Vermont Avenue and within walking distance of the Vermont/Beverly Metro Station.

Los Angeles, CA · 14d

The Cool Down

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Clean Power Alliance says its latest bond could lock in $91 million for California ratepayers

The agency expects this latest transaction to deliver annual savings of $12.7 million on average.

Southern California, CA · 17d

californiahomedesign.com

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An Offenhauser Jewel in South Pasadena, $4.2M

Bob Ray Offenhauser built this gem of a home for his family in 1978 and currently owned by his son, the 3-bed, 3-bath gem has just come on the market for the first time since its construction. Offenhauser was fortunate in his site. It sits within the former gardens of Villa Arno, the grand, landmarked 1916 estate designed by Reginald Johnson in the Renaissance Revival style, which was subdivided in the 1970s. The villa, once owned by designer Richard Tyler, sold for just under $10 million earlier this year.

South Pasadena, CA · 16d

The Cool Down

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California banks must account for insurance money after 160 complaints from fire survivors

Scrutiny was placed on whether lenders kept money after loans were already paid off.

California · 18d

Los Angeles Times

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The place to be at 1:30 a.m. on a Saturday? In line at this viral L.A. seafood market

The Saturday Morning Fish Market in San Pedro has existed in some form since the late '60s but thanks to social media, flocks of new customers are wanting in on the late-night seafood-buying adventure.

Los Angeles, CA · 18d

The Cool Down

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Renting in Los Angeles beats buying by $4,544 a month, and demand is surging

Rental demand in the Los Angeles metro area climbed 25.9%, outpacing the national increase of 19.2%.

Los Angeles, CA · 18d

Kool FM

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These Montana Businesses Existed Only on Paper

Investigators say the companies had no employees or income, but their owner still managed to obtain millions in pandemic relief money.

Montana · 17d

citywatchla.com

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Los Angeles Can’t Fix Housing Until It Fixes the Bureaucracy That Broke It

NICK’S VIEW - Europe this past week offers Los Angeles a stark warning: across several countries, unaffordable housing has pushed frustrated residents from peaceful marches to street clashes, arson, and looting. A major factor behind the protests is the collapse of attainable housing which forms part of a broader...

Los Angeles, CA · 17d

LAist

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After months of calls, residents will get the first county update on the East LA oil spill

The L.A. County Department of Public Works and L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board will provide an update on the oil spill this Saturday.

Los Angeles, CA · 16d

Hey SoCal / Civic News

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Arcadia council grills Kwan over energy company tied to Chinese government

The Arcadia City Council questioned Councilwoman Sharon Kwan on Tuesday about her unpaid board role with a Texas oil company partially owned by Chinese investors, a discussion that ended with no formal action but laid bare the political fault lines running through the city ahead of the November election. Kwan,...

Arcadia, CA · 17d

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300-Foot Apartment Tower Proposed at 6409 Sunset Boulevard In Hollywood

A new residential tower is proposed for 6409 West Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, between Cahuenga Boulevard and Ivar Avenue. The 27-story development would contain 239 apartments, including 37 income-restricted homes for very low- and moderate-income households, along with 5,951 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 227 parking spaces. Galaxy Holdings LLC is the developer. G&R Sunset LLC owns the property, with SCB Architecture designing the tower and RELM Studio serving as landscape architect.

Los Angeles, CA · 17d

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Bridge Logistics Acquires Truck Terminal in Off-Market Deal

Bridge Logistics Properties (BLP), a subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group Holdings LLC, has acquired 12903 Lakeland Rd., a 21.3-acre truck terminal in Santa Fe Springs, in an off-market transaction. The property is fully leased to XPO, Inc, a leading freight transportation company, and represents a rare large-scale logistics asset in one of Los Angeles County’s most supply-constrained industrial markets.

Santa Fe Springs, CA · 17d

commongoodnews.org

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Farm Owners Share Sustainable Skincare at Emmys Gifting Suite

Imagine transitioning from the tranquil life of a farm to the glamorous vibe of Hollywood. Anne and David Darling, owners of the Farm at Catawissa Creek, experienced just that when they showcased their sustainable products among celebrities during Emmys Week in Beverly Hills this September. Anne Darling described the experience...

Beverly Hills, CA · 16d

SFGate

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SoCal legend Porto's Bakery plans giant new location next to booming airport

The new outpost is slated to open in 2028.

Los Angeles County, CA · 19d