The City of Los Angeles’s new property transfer tax took effect April 1, with all real estate transactions in excess of $5 million affected. Approved by voters last November, Measure ULA—known as the Homeless and Housing Solutions Tax—will add 4 percent to properties sold for between $5 million and $10 million, and 5.5 percent for…
Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Tax Takes Effect, Lawsuits Filed
April 5, 2023
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Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Tax Takes Effect, Facing Lawsuits
April 5, 2023
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The City of Los Angeles’s new property transfer tax took effect April 1, with all real estate transactions in excess of $5 million affected. Approved by voters last November, Measure ULA—known as the Homeless and Housing Solutions Tax—will add 4 percent to properties sold for between $5 million and $10 million, and 5.5 percent for…
Lake Mead Water Levels Rises, Surpassing Expectations
April 5, 2023
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Water levels in Lake Mead, located about 30 miles east of Las Vegas in the Colorado River, have surpassed predictions following four months of winter storms in California that began in December. As of April 4, it was measured at almost 1,046 feet, which is nearly three feet higher than projected. On the same day…
Fun Easter Activities in Orange County This Season
April 5, 2023
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Buena Park Spring Extravaganza Bring the family for a scrumptious pancake breakfast followed by loads of activities for children, including a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, train rides, games, and much more. Henry Boisseranc Park at 7520 Dale St., Buena Park. April 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, visit…
California’s 2021 Annual Financial Report is Finally Here
April 5, 2023
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Commentary The state of California has finally released its latest Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ending June 2021, months after the previous State Controller left the building. This is supposed to be issued within 180 days, not 21 months. We can assume that the June 2022 report will be available a year…
Los Angeles Unified Shortens Winter Break from 3 to 2 Weeks
April 5, 2023
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The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) last week announced it would significantly cut its winter break—a move that has the district’s teachers union crying foul. The district March 27 announced plans to shorten its three-week winter break—which typically takes place from mid-December to the first week of January—to two-and-a-half weeks in the upcoming 2023–24…
Los Angeles Unified Shortens Winter Break from 3 Weeks to 2 Weeks
April 5, 2023
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The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) last week announced it would significantly cut its winter break—a move that has the district’s teachers union crying foul. The district March 27 announced plans to shorten its three-week winter break—which typically takes place from mid-December to the first week of January—to two-and-a-half weeks in the upcoming 2023–24…
‘Tosca’ at San Diego Opera: A Refreshingly Traditional Production
April 5, 2023
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Commentary On March 31, I went to see San Diego Opera’s production of “Tosca.” I’ve followed this company’s news and programming for years, but I had never seen one of their productions before. Since I knew several singers in the chorus of “Tosca,” I decided to submit a media inquiry to review the show. I…
Organization Leaders Criticize California Bill Seeking to Legalize Certain Psychedelic Drugs
April 5, 2023
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Community members denounced California Senate Bill 58, which seeks to legalize psychedelic drugs, in a virtual press conference on March 28. Opponents said this bill is “the pivotal first step to legalize all drugs.” This bill would allow people age 21 or older to possess and transfer certain amounts of psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, psilocyn,…
Authorities ID Woman Killed in Fiery Crash in Hollywood Area
April 5, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Authorities April 5 identified a woman who died in a fiery single-vehicle crash in the Hollywood area that left three other people injured, two critically. The crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. Monday in the 8200 block of Sunset Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Monica Hyun Mi Suh, 31, of Los…
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