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Los Angeles Sat. Feb 8 2025

Housing Agency BlueGround vs CA/L.A. Attorney Generals

Will a quick solution circumvent a lengthy Court battle? Will L.A. & Blueground recognize the harm done (planned) due to government & corporate budgets & financial plans.

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Housing Agency BlueGround vs CA/L.A. Attorney Generals

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Los Angeles Fri. Feb 7 2025

Second L.A. Sewer Service Fee Increase of 2024-2028 Schedule

Sewer Service Charge rate increases were paused in 2020 due to the pandemic. Reinstatement of increases were publicized "necessary to protect the public's health & the environment"

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Second L.A. Sewer Service Fee Increase of 2024-2028 Schedule

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Los Angeles Thu. Feb 6 2025

Handyperson Exemption Increased to $1,000

A new law raised the threshold for work requiring a contractor’s license from $500 to $1,000, effective January 1, 2025, there are additional parameters which apply.

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Handyperson Exemption Increased to $1,000

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Los Angeles Thu. Feb 6 2025

State Contractors Board: Avoid These Phony Contractors

The California State Contractors Board website describes ten men as "The Worst of the Worst - Avoid These Phony Contractors & Con Artists" with one from L.A. County.

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State Contractors Board: Avoid These Phony Contractors

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Los Angeles Thu. Feb 6 2025

Interactive Workshop Aids Obtaining California Contractor’s License

The California State Licensing Board offers a free live, interactive workshop to aid obtaining a California contractor’s license. 10:00am the first Friday of every month. Eng/Sp.

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Interactive Workshop Aids Obtaining California Contractor’s License

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Los Angeles Wed. Feb 5 2025

CSEC & Human Trafficking Training for Professionals, Community & Families

Operation Reclaim & Rebuild 11th annual event resulted in 547 arrests statewide. Online training concerning Human Trafficking for Professionals, Community & Families is available.

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CSEC & Human Trafficking Training for Professionals, Community & Families

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Los Angeles Tue. Feb 4 2025

Arsonist Torches 100 Acres is Detained by Witnesses

An arson suspect's arrest is depicted on a social media video, showing the pursuit and subsequent handcuffing by LA County Sheriff, it is suggested the suspect is a transient.

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Arsonist Torches 100 Acres is Detained by Witnesses

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Los Angeles Mon. Feb 3 2025

Feb. 6th: Arraignment of Mother in Murder of Flores & Yanez Children

Angela Dawn Flores was charged with three counts of murder of her own children; 12-year-old Natalie, 10-year-old Kevin and 8-year-old Nathan.

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Feb. 6th: Arraignment of Mother in Murder of Flores & Yanez Children

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Los Angeles Sun. Feb 2 2025

Homeownership Monopoly Prevention

A motion, placed in the AdHoc Committe for L.A. Recovery, requests a report providing recommendations for adopting an incentive program for residential & commercial property owners

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Los Angeles Sun. Feb 2 2025

FEMA - The Origins

While President established FEMA by way of an Executive Order 7/20/79, it wasn't until 9 years later it was codified thru an amendment of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.

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Los Angeles Sat. Feb 1 2025

Restoring 16 Fire Dept Employees in Supply & Maintenance Division

50% of the LAFD Engine trucks were out of commission prior & during the Pacific Palisades fire but power to water pumps for hydrants & pressure garnered more attention.

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Restoring 16 Fire Dept Employees in Supply & Maintenance Division

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Los Angeles Sat. Feb 1 2025

L.A. City Council Looks at Powerline Undergrounding

A L.A. City Council motion to look at the feasibility & implementation of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines loses power as it is bounced across 3 committees in 2 weeks.

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L.A. City Council Looks at Powerline Undergrounding

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Los Angeles Fri. Jan 31 2025

Pacific Palisades Stats: Anomalies or Errors

73.5% of 46,857 Pacific Palisade Fire area homes were built before 1979 and 17.6% were built prior to 1939. Stevie Nicks at Fire-Aid thanked fire-fighters for saving her 1938 home

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Pacific Palisades Stats: Anomalies or Errors

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Los Angeles Thu. Jan 30 2025

Rent Ordinance $31/Unit Fee Funds 63 New Hires

Owners of 381,173 rental units built after 1979 are now subject to $31.05 unit fee to pay for 63 new employees to enforce the Just Cause Ordinance went into effect 1/27/23.

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Rent Ordinance $31/Unit Fee Funds 63 New Hires

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Calabasas Wed. Jan 29 2025

Rent Control Legislation Elicits 2.5+ Hours of Public Comment

Item 15 on the LA City Council Agenda would prohibit evictions for tenants...related to the Jan. 2025 fires. But an additional clause broadened the pause to all residential units.

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Rent Control Legislation Elicits 2.5+ Hours of Public Comment

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