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Westside Election Update
BOMA/GLA found some success in the direction of Westside region’s city council races. However, ballot measures that will raise real estate transfer tax rates appear likely to pass.
Read MoreA Guide to Election Day
Today is election day! Are you among the 37% of voters who have already turned in their ballots, or is your ballot still on your dining room table?
Today is the deadline to mail in your ballot, drop it off at a dropbox, or vote in person at a Vote Center.
Grants Pass Ruling Sparks New Homelessness Policies in CaliforniaÂ
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments.Â
Read MoreBenchmark Report Survey Deadline Extended!
The Operating Benchmark Report survey deadline is extended to June 21st.
This comprehensive survey covers various operating expenses, such as utilities, maintenance, insurance, and taxes.
Read MoreA Look Toward the 2028 Olympics: LA Must Learn from Mistakes in 1984
In 2028, the Summer Olympics will be back in Los Angeles. It is the Summer Olympics’ first time being in LA since 1984, and the first time in the United States since Atlanta in 1996.
Read MoreLA City Council to Propose New Building Electrification Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council is preparing to present an ordinance that would significantly change the electrification of new buildings.
The proposed ordinance will mandate decarbonization through electrification for all new buildings as of April 1st, 2023.
Read MorePublic Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures
Public Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures Community, Homelessness, Public Safety Starbucks announced it would close six stores in Los Angeles due to concerns about employee safety. Concerns such as drug use, crime, and a rising mental health crisis contributed to the closures. Unable to mitigate these issues alone, Starbucks will “open new locations with safer…
Read MoreRegional Drought Restrictions Vary with Approach
With most local water utilities purchasing water from a single source, drought restrictions will look similar across the regions. But it is essential to pay attention to the different approaches they will take with implementation.
Read MoreAs Final Primary Ballots Are Tallied, Pro-CRE Candidates Finish Strong
This past Friday, the LA County Registrar finished counting ballots from last month’s primary elections. Here are some of the most important results impacting our industry.
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