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Housing Element Rezoning Program takes effect February 2025

On February 7th, the Los Angeles City Council adopted and Mayor Karen Bass signed key ordinances associated with the City’s Housing Element Rezoning Program – critical code amendments that are anticipated to address LA’s tremendous...

Rendering vs. Reality: Mixed-use building at 4008 MLK Boulevard

Just west of the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw mall, SoLa Impact has completed work on its latest mixed-use apartment building. View of 4008 MLK looking southwest from Martin Luther King Jr. BoulevardThe Architects Collective The project, built at 4008 Martin...

CityPads plans 144 apartments at 8939 Kramerwood Pl. in Mid-City

The developer recently secured approvals for a project one block awayCityPads is doubling down on plans for new apartments near the I-10 Freeway in Mid-City. An application filed recently with the Planning Department indicates that CityPads is looking...

Costco to Open First Stand-Alone Gas Station in California

Costco members have many reasons to visit the bulk retailer: For some, it’s saving money by buying large quantities. For others, it’s the cult-favorite hot dogs. And plenty of people love it for the affordable Kirkland-brand gas at locations...

U.S. Car Wash & Auto Detailing Industry Overview

Executive Summary The U.S. car wash and auto detailing industry is a significant and evolving segment of the automotive services market. As of 2024 it comprises tens of thousands of small businesses nationwide, generating on...

Trends Shaping the Car Wash Industry

that becomes widely adopted begins a trend. It’s no surprise that in an increasingly digital world, streamlining or simplifying spurs a great deal of change. The car wash industry is no exception.  What’s a recent...

What’s Happening with California’s Gasoline Supply?

Over the last year, two California oil refineries, Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in Benicia, have announced their plans to shut down. These unexpected closures add urgency to the process of planning for...

California Faces Looming Fuel Crisis as State Deadline Threatens to Shut Down Local Gas Stations

Sacramento, CA – The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis tied to the January 1, 2026, deadline to remove all single-walled...

CARB announces latest LCFS updates will be implemented next month

What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced that theupdated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effectbeginning in July. The LCFS benefits public health, increases funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging, and saves Californians billions of dollars.     SACRAMENTO – CARB today announced that...

Local organizations are helping the tenants in their fight against their landlord

Altadena Tenants Demand Safe Living Conditions Residents of an apartment complex in Altadena, California are demanding that their landlord restore safe and livable conditions after being left without power and basic services for months following the devastating Eaton...

LA lawmakers threaten landlords with fines as high as $50K in rent-gouging crackdown

LA’s Crackdown on Rent Gouging After the January 2025 wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles County, thousands of renters were displaced — and many faced sharply increased rental rates. Some landlords raised rents by more...

Rental Registry Opened July 1st for Unincorporated L.A. County Landlords

Rental Registry As of July 1, 2025, landlords and mobile home park owners in unincorporated L.A. County are required to register their rental units or mobile home spaces with the County under the new Rent Registry. Registration involves...
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