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Lielle and the Case for the Long, Slow Dinner

November 9, 2026

Lielle and the Case for the Long, Slow Dinner

A candlelit, 42-seat room in Pico-Robertson has become the West LA opening everyone is talking about, and it now holds a Michelin star.
Three Weeks of Relief, and One Number That Hasn't Moved

November 9, 2026

Three Weeks of Relief, and One Number That Hasn't Moved

Mortgage rates have fallen three weeks running to 7.18%, but they are still nearly a full point above where they stood a year ago.
A Strong Retail Number, and the Gas Pump Behind It

November 5, 2026

A Strong Retail Number, and the Gas Pump Behind It

September retail sales rose 0.8%, but strip out gas stations and the gain shrinks to 0.2%, with one small bright spot for anyone moving or selling.
September Retail Sales Rose 0.8%. Look at Where the Money Went.

November 5, 2026

September Retail Sales Rose 0.8%. Look at Where the Money Went.

The headline number looks strong, but gas stations did most of the work, and the small gain in furniture and home stores is the part that matters for sellers.
Birdie G's Opens Monday, and Everyone Wants a Table

October 27, 2026

Birdie G's Opens Monday, and Everyone Wants a Table

The Fairmont Century Plaza restaurant opens October 26, and Haute Living is already calling it the reservation of the season.
Rates Slip to 7.32%, and Seven Weeks of Climbing Comes to an End

October 27, 2026

Rates Slip to 7.32%, and Seven Weeks of Climbing Comes to an End

Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, the first decline since late August.
A 1933 Spanish Cottage in Silver Lake for $969,000

October 2, 2026

A 1933 Spanish Cottage in Silver Lake for $969,000

Arches, coved ceilings, mature olive trees and a bonus studio at 3060 Silver Lake Blvd.
Alta Adams Is Back, and Worth the Trip to West Adams

October 2, 2026

Alta Adams Is Back, and Worth the Trip to West Adams

The Infatuation says the restaurant's four-month makeover has made it an even better date-night spot. Plus a Palisades opening to note.
The D Line Extension Is Open to La Cienega. What Comes Next?

October 2, 2026

The D Line Extension Is Open to La Cienega. What Comes Next?

Section 1 of Metro's Purple Line extension opened in May, and the next stations are still under construction.
Retail Sales Jump 1.2% in August, but Read the Fine Print

October 2, 2026

Retail Sales Jump 1.2% in August, but Read the Fine Print

Spending rebounded to $773.9 billion, the biggest monthly gain in five months, with gas stations doing a lot of the lifting year over year.
Consumer Confidence Hits Its Lowest Point Since 2014

October 2, 2026

Consumer Confidence Hits Its Lowest Point Since 2014

The Conference Board's September reading fell to 81.9, and the households that drive move-up purchases are feeling it most.
Newsom Vetoes Two Bills Fire Survivors Fought For

October 2, 2026

Newsom Vetoes Two Bills Fire Survivors Fought For

SB 877 and SB 878 would have made insurers show their math and pay faster after a total loss. The governor said no, for now.
Recap: Diamond West Showcase at The Ford

October 2, 2026

Recap: Diamond West Showcase at The Ford

The Pasadena soul label marked four years with a triple bill headlined by Menahan Street Band on Sunday, Oct. 4.
The LAX People Mover Slips Again, Possibly Into 2027

October 2, 2026

The LAX People Mover Slips Again, Possibly Into 2027

The $3.3 billion Automated People Mover was aiming for October. Now even a 2027 opening isn't guaranteed.
Prices Slip a Little, Sales Pick Up: What August Says About LA

October 2, 2026

Prices Slip a Little, Sales Pick Up: What August Says About LA

Redfin's latest numbers for the City of Los Angeles show a slightly lower median price, faster sales and more closings than a year ago.
Harris & Partners Place Third in The Real Deal's LA Broker Ranking

October 2, 2026

Harris & Partners Place Third in The Real Deal's LA Broker Ranking

Carolwood's James Harris and team closed $482.2 million across 53 transactions, in a ranking that tracks an uneven year for the top of the market.
Compass and CRMLS Are on a Collision Course Over Office Exclusives

October 2, 2026

Compass and CRMLS Are on a Collision Course Over Office Exclusives

With an Oct. 6 deadline, a refusal and a promised countersuit, the dispute could reshape how homes are marketed in Southern California. I'm a Compass agent, so here is my disclosure first.
The Outsiders Is at the Pantages Through Oct. 18

October 2, 2026

The Outsiders Is at the Pantages Through Oct. 18

The Tony-winning Best Musical, based on S.E. Hinton's novel, has performances this week, Oct. 6 to 10.
A Restored 1927 Spanish Colonial in the Hollywood Hills, at $8 Million

October 2, 2026

A Restored 1927 Spanish Colonial in the Hollywood Hills, at $8 Million

Designer Ross Cassidy's five-suite house keeps its leaded windows and carved ceilings and adds a pool and a bungalow over the garage.
Consumers Are Feeling It

October 2, 2026

Consumers Are Feeling It

Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, and the steepest slide came from households that tend to drive move-up sales.
Seven Point Two Eight

October 2, 2026

Seven Point Two Eight

The 30-year fixed rate has now risen six weeks in a row, and the latest jump is the biggest in nearly four years.
A New Question to Ask About Home Insurance

October 2, 2026

A New Question to Ask About Home Insurance

SB 876 requires every residential insurer, the FAIR Plan included, to offer extended replacement cost coverage and a rebuild estimate.

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