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Clean Out Plumbing & Rooter Expands Sustainable Plumbing Services and Inspection Technology in La Habra, CA

Clean Out Plumbing & Rooter has announced an expansion of its residential and commercial plumbing services in La Habra, California, introducing environmentally conscious plumbing solutions, advanced pipe inspection technology, and new educational resources for property owners. The drain cleaning company in La Habra, CA, is incorporating water-efficient fixtures and updated diagnostic equipment into its service offerings. The announcement reflects the company’s efforts to address changing plumbing requirements throughout Orange County.

La Habra, CA · 8d
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Housing affordability remained near historic lows statewide in third quarter, survey says

California housing affordability remained near historic lows in the third quarter, with just 19% of households able to afford a median-priced, existing single-family home, the California Association of Realtors said Friday. The percentage was unchanged from the second quarter and the third quarter of 2025, as lower home prices helped...

California · 8d
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Bastrop SpaceX Worker Loses Three Fingers as OSHA Opens First Bastrop Probe

A worker lost three fingers earlier this month at SpaceX’s Starlink manufacturing campus in Bastrop County, just east of Austin, and federal safety inspectors have opened an investigation into how it happened. The amputation occurred on Oct. 12 at 858 FM 1209, the address where SpaceX builds the hardware that connects customers to its satellite internet service.

Bastrop County, TX · 9d
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A Rare Bright Spot for Los Angeles Renters: Housing Costs Are Finally Cooling Down

L.A. County rents are finally dropping, led by smaller apartments, giving local renters a rare and much-needed break on housing costs.

Los Angeles County, CA · 9d

Yahoo!

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Thousands of restaurants rely on this company's technology. Lawsuit accuses it of ‘deceptive' practices

San Francisco's city attorney filed on Thursday a joint lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission, Los Angeles County and attorneys general from seven states against Toast, a prominent technology company that provides point-of-sale services to thousands of restaurants, for alleged hidden fees and other "deceptive" business practices against restaurants. Toast,...

San Francisco, CA · 9d

The Cool Down

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Los Angeles mayor demands relief and bigger energy rebates after some power bills triple

"Deliver immediate and comprehensive relief on energy bills for ratepayers facing sharply higher charges."

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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West Philly native builds successful business in LA

After getting arrested on a gun charge, 17-year-old Lemier Mitchell, who grew up on the 5200 block of Hazel Ave., decided to change his life around. He saw how his drug arrest affected his mother. A couple years later, in 2016, the aspiring teenager moved from West Philadelphia to Los...

Los Angeles, CA · 10d

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Los Angeles Rental Report 2026Q3: Renters Catch a Break as New Supply Pushes Rents Lower; Buying Still Costs Nearly $5,000 More a Month

In 2026Q3, the median asking rent in Los Angeles County registered at $2,554,—down $96, or 3.6%, from a year earlier. The median asking rent for 0-2 bedrooms in L.A. County was $2,239, reflecting a decline of $88 (-3.8%) from the previous year. Meanwhile, rent for 3+ bedroom units dropped by $70 (-1.9%) compared to 2025Q3, standing at $3,571.

Los Angeles County, CA · 9d

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KTLA Exclusive: LADWP board chief responds to customer outrage

Annie Rose Ramos sat down for an exclusive interview with Allan Marks, president of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners, ahead of Tuesday’s LADWP board meeting to discuss skyrocketing utility bills. Frustrated customers are demanding answers after their bills have doubled or even tripled during a recent Southern California heat […]

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

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Property Owner Deadline Approaches: Pasadena landlords must register units by Saturday

The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) reminds property owners that the deadline to complete the 2026 Rental Registration is Saturday, Oct. 31. With the RSD office scheduled to be closed on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, property owners are encouraged to complete their registration and submit payment early to avoid potential late fees. Registering ahead of the deadline will also allow sufficient time to seek assistance, ask questions and resolve any issues that may arise during the process.

Pasadena, CA · 9d

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Truist Provides $152M for Long Beach Office Redevelopment

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Truist has provided a $152 million construction loan to Carmel Partners for Marina Shores, a 390-unit mixed-income development underway at 6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. The San Francisco-based investment and development firm is leading the six-story project, with completion slated for May 2029.

Long Beach, CA · 8d

The Coconut Mama

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California seafood plant to close, eliminating over 200 jobs

A major seafood company is preparing to shut down a California processing facility, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The closure marks another challenge for the state’s food manufacturing industry…

Santa Fe Springs, CA · 10d

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Compton Air and Space Fair aims to diversify the skies

Community members, city leaders and young aspiring pilots gathered at the Compton/Woodley Airport for Compton’s second annual Air and Space Fair Saturday, Oct. 24. The daylong event featured an array of historic and modern aviation aircraft, flight simulators and interactive aerospace exhibits. Attendees were given the opportunity to step...

Compton, CA · 10d

ABC7

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Frustrated LADWP customers demand answers over rising utility bills as board promises reforms

As they face sharply increasing utility bills, frustrated Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers got the chance to air their complains to the Board of Commissioners,

Los Angeles, CA · 10d

hoodline.com

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Long Beach Factory Floor Now Holds 8 of Rocket Lab's 18 Military Satellites

Rocket Lab says eight of the 18 military communications satellites it is building for the Space Development Agency are now in production at its Long Beach headquarters. The spacecraft are part of a $515 million deal, and the company’s stock jumped more than 8% on Tuesday. “Eight of 18...

Long Beach, CA · 9d

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Customer backlash prompts LADWP to ban power shutoffs and reexamine billing formulas

Board acts on Mayor Bass’s directive to freeze nonpayment cutoffs through 2026. Los Angeles Water and Power officials voted Tuesday to halt residential utility shutoffs through the end of 2026 and ordered an immediate overhaul of how the municipal utility structures customer rates, responding to widespread public frustration over punishing summer energy costs.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

CBS LA

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How LADWP's rates compare to other utilities in Southern California

CBS California Investigates took a closer look at how rates compare to other utilities in the region, and at the high salaries of dozens of executives.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

The Daily Address - Los Angeles

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EXCLUSIVE: Late Real Estate Powerhouse Jeff Hyland’s Beverly Hills Estate Lists for $23.5 Million—With a Pool Inside the Primary Bathroom

Known as Casa Alta Tierra, the five-bedroom estate sits in Trousdale Estates, occupying a private promontory with panoramic views.

Beverly Hills, CA · 11d

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12 Massive California Secondhand Shops That Are Worth The Fall Road Trip

One California antique center lives inside a citrus packing plant built in 1903. Citrus once moved through that building. Now it holds 57,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and movie memorabilia. I love that kind of second life. Another stop on this list hides a retro candy store inside a...

California · 10d

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From Bank Deposits and Mills to Radio Crowds: Burbank’s Early Years

In 1908, Burbank had a population of about 300, but its new bank received $30,000 in deposits on opening day. A few years later, motorcycle police were catching speeders on San Fernando Road, and by 1926, a crowd had gathered outside a local radio shop to follow the World Series. Newspaper accounts and historical photographs capture these and other details of Burbank’s early development.

Burbank, CA · 9d