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L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing

December 9, 2025 · Real Estate

During her first week in office three years ago, Mayor Karen Bass issued a sweeping directive to speed up affordable housing applications. Now, that plan is permanent. The…

Mayor Bass lifts state of emergency on homelessness. But ‘the crisis remains’

November 4, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

On her first day in office, Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency on homelessness. The declaration allowed the city to cut through red tape, including through…