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Rents Are Already High - USC Expects Them to Soon Be Even Higher

LOS ANGELES - Renters in the county are expected to soon pay even more for average monthly rent, according to a USC forecast released Tuesday. The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate's Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast projects the county's average rent will increase from $2,362 to $2,469 by June 2029.Available apartments are also expected to become harder to find. The county's vacancy rate is projected to fall from 5.6% in June to 4.87% as renters fill vacant units.The forecast covers the broader county market, including the Westside. Its averages do not predict rent changes in individual neighborhoods.The report found Los Angeles and Orange counties remain chronically short of apartments, along with Ventura County. It pointed to San Diego County and the Inland Empire as examples of how building more housing can ease pressure on rents."Housing cannot be affordable unless we have plenty of it," said forecast author Moussa Diop, an associate professor of real estate at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.Los Angeles County has seen an increase in apartment permits following post-wildfire permitting reforms. During the first half of 2026, permits ran 60% above the previous year's monthly average.But the report said it remains unclear how

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

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Downtown Long Beach Welcomes Horror-Themed Coffinated Coffee, Born From a Grandmother's Memory

A coffee shop built on a love of horror movies and a grieving granddaughter's memories has planted its second location in Downtown Long Beach. Coffinated Coffee opened its doors on First Street this past Saturday, bringing a menu of drinks inspired by slasher films, video games and cult classics to the Arts District.

Long Beach, CA · 1d
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Edison to Hold Pasadena Meeting Thursday on Eaton Fire Claims, Critics Call Offers Inadequate

Utility reports more than $1.1 billion offered ahead of its Nov. 30 claim deadline; survivor advocates and plaintiffs’ lawyers say the program pays too little. Southern California Edison will hold an in-person community meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, in Pasadena to answer survivors’ questions about its Eaton Fire compensation program before the program stops accepting claims Nov. 30.

Pasadena, CA · 1d
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CBS LA

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Long Beach Naples holiday boat parade canceled over high tide concerns

The Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade was called off by organizers out of concern for public safety.

Long Beach, CA · 1d

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Downey completes 44 of 101 strategic plan goals

DOWNEY — The Downey City Council received a quarterly update Tuesday on its Downey Forward 2030 Strategic Plan, with city staff reporting that 44 of the plan’s 101 actions were complete as of Sept. 30. Another 45 actions were underway, nine had yet to start and three were...

Downey, CA · 1d

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It's ‘Harvest Festival' time at LA County Parks, and admission is free

There's a sweet and easygoing road between Halloween and Thanksgiving, a route that contains some of the mellowest and most golden days on the calendar. You might not always need a sweater during these warmer LA days, nor even your coziest pair of socks, but early November can put images of pumpkins in your mind, and critters gathering acorns, and colorful leaves, even here in Southern California where palm trees are the arboreal icons.

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

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NHM scientists prepare for unlikely beach finds during El Niño

As “Super El Niño” brings warm waters, strong currents and destructive tides to L.A.’s coastal areas, beachgoers may soon encounter some unusual visitors. Scientists at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are preparing for the possible influx of marine creatures not typically found near Southern California, including yellow-bellied sea snakes and exotic fish species. The unique weather pattern also has the potential to disrupt the environment for native sea creatures, including sea lions and seals.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Luna Wins L.A. County Sheriff Rematch as Ballot Count Continues

Incumbent Robert Luna is set for a second term as Los Angeles County sheriff after a Nov. 3 rematch that, on the first full day of counting, looked wider than the election that put him in office. The Associated Press called the race for Luna on election night. By Wednesday evening, semi-final returns had him at 68.95% to 31.05% for former sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

CBS LA

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Series of rain storms head towards Southern California

CBS LA meteorologists say several low-pressure systems will be moving closer to the region over the next few days, beginning on Thursday night.

Southern California, CA · 23h

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'Oh, Mary!' opens in LA

One of Broadway’s most popular shows in years, Oh, Mary! is now at the Ahmanson Theatre through Dec. 6. It stars drag performer extraordinaire Alaska Thunderf*ck 5000, known mononymously as Alaska, who rose to fame as a competitor and fan favorite on RuPaul's Drag Race. Alaska talked to LAist host Julia Paskin to talk about taking the Tony Award-winning dark comedy on the road, how competing on Drag Race has changed over the years and where to see a great drag show in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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LA Has Many Vacant Apartments, But The Homeless And Overcrowded Cannot Afford Them

PLANNING WATCH - LA has a new Mayor. But if you now expect major changes from her, let me set you straight. The new mayor, Nithya Raman, may have a different personality, age, and separate supporters from the defeated mayor, Karen Bass, but they have much more in common than their differences. And if you think that things in Los Angeles will be substantially different under the new mayor, it is time for you to reconsider.

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

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‘Paul R. Williams: Architect for Living’ to open at LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will open “Paul R. Williams: Architect for Living” on Nov. 15 in the Resnick Pavilion, examining the architect’s contributions to Southern California through projects ranging from public housing to the Beverly Hills Hotel. The exhibition runs through May 31, 2027.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

Trains.com

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Regulators allow operator transition at ports of LA, Long Beach to proceed

WASHINGTON — Alameda Belt Line can take over rail operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, federal regulators have ruled. The decision today (Thursday, Nov. 12) by the Surface Transportation Board ends the board’s postponement of the transfer and denies a request for a “housekeeping stay” by Pacific Harbor Line, the current [...] Read More...

Long Beach, CA · 20h

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LA County Seeks Sanctions Against Doctor Who Went Silent in Bias Lawsuit

Los Angeles Superior Court — Venue for Bias Lawsuit Sanctions Request. Los Angeles County attorneys have asked a judge to sanction Dr. Melani Cargle, telling the court she has not answered written discovery questions in her long-running employment lawsuit against the county and UCLA Health. The attorneys say they have neither seen nor heard from Cargle in more than a year, and that she has effectively vanished from the case after relocating to Virginia.

Los Angeles County, CA · 18h

SFGate

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Calif. coastal growth has all but killed a ‘critical buffer’ for sea level rise

California keeps building over crucial flood protection.

California · 7h

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The Prospective Emergence of XDR Shigella Beyond High-Risk Groups

Los Angeles has been experiencing this challenging bacteria in recent years with the potential of it becoming carbapenem-resistant in the future. Shaun Yang, PhD, D(ABMM), FIDSA, MLS(ASCP), provides commentary about his team's work in this area and the role of genomic sequencing to uncover this troublesome pathogen. In recent years,...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Florence-Firestone County Lot Eyed for Affordable Housing as County Considers Development Talks

A vacant county-owned lot on Central Avenue in Florence-Firestone could be transformed into affordable housing, public open space, commercial space and parking under a recommendation that went before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week. The proposal centers on a 13,000-square-foot parcel at 7700 South Central Avenue, which county officials are considering pairing with a plan to hand over a nearby vacant building to a local community group.

Los Angeles County, CA · 21h

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705 Chairs in Pasadena to Honor Lives Lost on L.A. County Roads

Hundreds of empty chairs will stand at Memorial Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, in tribute to people killed in traffic collisions on Los Angeles County roads last year. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and CicLAvia will present the installation for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Each of the 705 chairs represents a person killed in 2025 and will be adorned with a yellow rose. Visitors will be invited to decorate chairs in memory of loved ones.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Downtown LA Basks in One Last Sunny Day Before Soaking Weekend Blows In

Downtown Los Angeles gets one more warm, mostly sunny day Thursday before the weather takes a sharp turn. Temperatures will climb from the upper 50s early to about 81 degrees, but rain is expected after 10 p.m. and cooler, wetter conditions will linger into Saturday. The shift is more dramatic...

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

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Chef Johnathan Benvenuti returns to Long Beach with the ultimate Friendsgiving

Chef Johnathan Benvenuti—the “Hell’s Kitchen” runner-up whose Bar Becky gave Long Beach some of its most personal, playful Italian-American food—is bringing his food back for the ultimate Friendsgiving. And he is bringing three chef friends with him. Dubbed “Hell of a Feast,” the Nov. 17...

Long Beach, CA · 21h