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Lakers owners to sell majority stake worth $10 billion
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Business & EconomyThe number of newly-issued business licenses dropped by half over the last decade or so in LA, according to a report from Crosstown LA.
Queer Black dancers keep ballroom culture alive in LA
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Rebuilding Altadena bogs down in red tape and frustration
WildfiresAbout six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA County building permit process.
Historic Burbank chili joint tries to avoid 'slow, painful death'
Food & DrinkThe Hollywood slowdown is hurting sales at lots of local businesses. The owners of Chili John’s in Burbank get creative to revive the restaurant.
LA mayor praises film credits, slams sanctuary city lawsuit
ImmigrationMayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.
Santa Monica airport closure spurs push for housing
Housing & DevelopmentA campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.
Early LA real estate buyers lucked out in these neighborhoods
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