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Landlords Who Price Gouge After Fires Face Monster Fines in L.A.

In response to predatory rent increases after wildfires, L.A. County officials are proposing substantial fines to deter such practices. Suggested penalties could see landlords fined up to $50,000 per infraction, significantly surpassing current state law limits. Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger, representing affected fire zones, spearheaded the proposal after a case where rent spiked by $15,000 post-fire. Despite these measures, concerns about enforcement persist. Only two cases have faced charges out of nearly 3,000 suspected incidents. State Attorney General Rob Bonta and L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto are actively prosecuting cases, and rental pricing software is now under scrutiny for potential "automated price-fixing."

Triple Punch of Pacific Storms Brings Much-Needed Rain to Southern California

California is slowly hydrated by a "Pineapple Express" system delivering steady rains. The potential for significant Valentine’s Day rainfall heightens as this atmospheric river threatens to soak Southern California further. Could this mean relief for the parched region or added flood risks?

L.A. Weekend Guide: Alice Coltrane, Social Forest and Lakers Art Shows

Los Angeles offers a cultural feast this weekend! Swing by the Alice Coltrane exhibit at the Hammer Museum, see inspiring artworks presented by the Lakers, or enjoy outstanding performances at the I Love LA Fire Benefit. Whether fostering personal growth with Jennie Garth or reforesting with Social Forest, LA has it all!

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