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Los Angeles Mansions Hit the Market in Anticipation of Measure ULA

Is now the right time for prospective buyers to purchase that luxury mansion they’ve been eyeing? Well, that depends. But if you’re in the market for Los Angeles luxury homes, you may be seeing a decent amount of them hitting the market in the coming weeks. That’s because Measure ULA, nicknamed the “mansion tax” despite the objection of our own Arthur Chalekia...

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I take the people I do business with very seriously, and wanted to share with you ever need the services of any of these fine people I've listed on my site, know they will do amazing work. If you or someone you know would love to be included with these fine professionals, Email or Call/Text me. 714-310-4982. Check out - 1) Handyman - Mike Teran (562) 243-8641 2) Exchange ...

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Los Angeles City Hall

The city of Los Angeles continues its Covid-19 eviction protection saga this week. Yet, it will be Friday before the LA City Council’s vote reveals anything conclusive. For now, we can mull over a list of proposed regulations aimed at shielding tenants from repercussions for unpaid and underpaid rent. The proposals bring new hope for tenants still floundering in the aftermath of the globa...

Interview with Chris Shandra Trusted Caring Sales Representative with Ticor Title

Enjoy my One on One Live Interview with Chris Shandra, Trusted, Caring, Professional, Senior Sales Representative with Ticor Title.   https://youtu.be/ysFvjmQHbOs  

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Narrowing Down the Best Pizza in Los Angeles to 10 Spots

Here we go; narrowing down the best pizza in Los Angeles. Why do we even do this to ourselves? For every joint that makes the list, there are three more we’ll feel remiss to have neglected. But we tried to narrow things down to 10 pizza places, spanning the creative to the classic.  DeSano Pizzeria An authentic taste of Italy is guaranteed when you visit DeSano Pizzeria&nb...

The Top 10 LA Glam Metal Bands

Los Angeles has had more than its fair share of musical magic over the decades. This is the city where Dr. Dre prescribed a heavy dose of lyrical flow to an entire generation. It’s where Bowie succumbed to the pale stain of the Thin White Duke and Brian Wilson dropped acid to dream about California girls. LA incubated an especially virulent form of punk rock, made contagious by bands like...

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8 Things to Do on Catalina Island to Soak Up Its Unique Vibe

Featured image credit: Ken Lund On a clear Los Angeles Day, you can see the Pacific Ocean glittering in the distance from the Griffith Observatory. And on the very clearest of days, you might even see a considerable landmass punctuating those gleaming waves. For a lot of Angelenos, this is their introduction to Catalina Island (formally known as Santa Catalina Island). In days gone ...

The Distinctly Los Angeles Phenomenon of the Z Channel Inspired a Generation

If you didn’t grow up in Los Angeles (or did so, but after 1989), then you likely missed out on a region-specific cultural phenomenon that found teenagers, industry insiders, and film buffs glued to their TV screens. For 15 glorious years, a signal beamed out of Santa Monica broke down barriers and expanded minds with its cold blue radiance. It was called the Z Channel; a name steeped in ...

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Restaurant Service Fees Go the Way of the Dodo Thanks to Anti-Drip Pricing Law

Hidden restaurant fees have been plaguing with a heightened intensity since restaurants re-opened in the wake of the global pandemic. But relief may be on the horizon thanks to a new law that goes into effect across California on July 1. Aimed at eliminating hidden fees in ticket sales, the state attorney general has clarified it also applies to those obnoxiously unexpected fees commonly tacked...

Los Angeles Home Spotlight: The Lummis House

Featured image credit: Afpeach Los Angeles isn’t known for its castles… but we’ve got them. There’s the Wolf’s Lair, the Hollywoodland storybook castle of Bud Wolf. Not to be confused with the Hollywood Castle where you can rent yourself into the monarchy for a night. Then there’s Glendora’s Rubel Castle, possibly the closest...