Van Nuys Airport hangar renovation approved despite Valley council member’s opposition – Daily News

Van Nuys Airport hangar renovation approved despite Valley council member’s opposition – Daily News

The planned work on a helicopter company’s facility — ­and its lease renewal — was OK’d by airport commissioners, but the LA City Council gets the final say. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM PST Read original article here Denial … Read more

Councilwoman Imelda Padilla aims to stall Van Nuys Airport hangar from hosting more jets

Van Nuys Airport hangar renovation approved despite Valley council member’s opposition – Daily News

Councilmember Imelda Padilla said this “very big item … if approved” would have “big impacts in my district.” Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 7, 2024 at 4:01 PM PST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the … Read more

LA approves stronger law against tenant harassment — with each violation costing $2,000

LA approves stronger law against tenant harassment — with each violation costing ,000

By JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a package of changes to its law against tenant harassment, strengthening protections for renters and preventing bad-faith evictions. The city adopted its Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance in 2021, banning landlords from harassing tenants and making such violations a criminal offense. The policy has had limited … Read more

LA City Council moves closer to strengthening tenant harassment law – Daily News

LA City Council moves closer to strengthening tenant harassment law – Daily News

About 50 renters and a coalition of pro-housing activists rallied at City Hall in support of the changes. They also want to cap rent increases at 3%. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM PDT Read original article here Denial of … Read more

LA council expands eviction protections to rental units being remodeled – Daily News

LA council expands eviction protections to rental units being remodeled – Daily News

“My substantial remodel ordinance will close a loophole that allowed for an eviction process, even if the tenant was in good standing,” Councilman Bob Blumenfield said in a statement. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

LA takes one step closer to funding eviction defense for residents

LA takes one step closer to funding eviction defense for residents

The city of Los Angeles moved one step closer Wednesday to establishing a right to counsel ordinance, which would codify legal defense for renters facing eviction. City Council members voted 11-0 to direct the city attorney to revise a draft ordinance for clarity purposes, as well as to better define certain provisions within it. The … Read more

Construction halts for homeless facility in West LA; business owners want a parking lot

Construction halts for homeless facility in West LA; business owners want a parking lot

Construction of a controversial homeless housing project in West Los Angeles remained in limbo Wednesday after a local business owner filed a claim alleging the city violated state law. Construction of the Midvale Housing Project, a 33-unit interim housing facility in the Rancho-Pico area, started two weeks ago, but as of Tuesday, any further work … Read more

City of LA to pay $38.2 million to settle federal housing accessibility lawsuit – Daily News

City of LA to pay .2 million to settle federal housing accessibility lawsuit – Daily News

The settlement resolves a whistleblower suit filed by an LA resident who uses a wheelchair and a disability-rights advocacy group. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: August 26, 2024 at 4:39 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of … Read more

‘Counterfeit’ printer cartridges should be banned, says LA councilman – Daily News

‘Counterfeit’ printer cartridges should be banned, says LA councilman – Daily News

  City Councilman John Lee proposed a ban Tuesday on counterfeit printer cartridges in Los Angeles, citing environmental challenges posed by the plastic waste. Lee introduced a motion at Tuesday’s council meeting that would prohibit the distribution and sale of aftermarket single-use clone compatible printer cartridges, or “knockoffs” that are primarily manufactured overseas. An estimated … Read more

Albertsons-Kroger grocery merger has no friends among these 5 LA City Council members – Daily News

Albertsons-Kroger grocery merger has no friends among these 5 LA City Council members – Daily News

Five Los Angeles City Council members introduced a resolution Friday intended to formalize the city’s position against a proposed mega-merger of grocery giants, which would impact 579 stores, including 63 locations in California. During a news conference Friday morning, Councilwoman Traci Park led her colleagues — Heather Hutt, Tim McOsker, John Lee and Hugo Soto-Martinez, … Read more