If adopted, the proposals would considerably lower rent hikes next year for the 4 in 10 Angelenos who live in rent-controlled ...

Los Angeles housing officials have released a long-awaited report recommending changes to the city’s rent control policies.

I call it the social media attention span ... All this speculation has apparently led to an increase in inquiries to financial advisers from those looking to take their money before the budget.

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