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The largest landlord group in Southern California is fighting to end a rent freeze and a moratorium on evictions.

Landlords File Injunction to Halt LA’s Eviction Ban, Rent Freeze [Updated]

By Greg Cornfield

A framing art gallery is closed in Venice Beach in Los Angeles during the pandemic.

Calif.’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 11.4 Percent; LA Improved to 16.6 percent

By Greg Cornfield

Barbers from King's Cutz in L.A. give haircuts beneath an awning outside. This week, barbershops and hair salons in L.A. can move operations indoors at 25-percent capacity, but they are encouraged to operate outdoors as much as possible to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Hair Salons, Barbershops Re-Reopen in LA

By Greg Cornfield

Rent strike and eviction protest in Los Angeles.

Coronavirus · Politics & Real Estate

California Extends Eviction Protections Into 2021

By Greg Cornfield

About 22 percent of tenants in L.A. paid rent late at least once from April to July.

Analysis · Coronavirus

Tens of Thousands of LA Renters in Deep Financial Trouble Due to Pandemic: UCLA-USC

By Greg Cornfield

Hollywood in Los Angeles

LA Set for ‘Stringent and Slow’ Return Under Newsom’s Revamped Reopening Plan

By Greg Cornfield

The Judicial Council of California originally approved the temporary rules staying eviction proceedings in April.

Coronavirus · Politics & Real Estate

California Courts to Allow Eviction Proceedings in September

By Greg Cornfield

Retail trade regained 7,900 jobs or 6 percent over the prior month, but it’s still down 17,400 jobs during the pandemic.

LA Regained 50k Jobs Last Month, But Still Down 201k Since Coronavirus Outbreak

By Greg Cornfield

Unemployment claims

Unemployment Claims on the Rise Again as 1.4M Americans File for Benefits

By Nicholas Rizzi

Shopper in Walmart

U.S. Retail Sales Climb by 7.5 Percent in June as Stores Reopen Around the Country

By Nicholas Rizzi

Gov. Newsom referred to the reopening process as a “dimmer switch,” not an “on-and-off switch.”

Surging Coronavirus Cases Leads Calif. to Re-Shutter

By Greg Cornfield

All eviction proceedings have been suspended throughout California since April.

Leases · Politics & Real Estate

Judgement Day

By Greg Cornfield

Officials are recommending that counties cancel firework shows for the holiday, and that residents do not gather with people they do not live with. Above, Santa Monica Pier.

Calif. Takes Major Step Backward, Closing Restaurants in LA and 18 Other Counties

By Greg Cornfield

California officials ordered bars to close in Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, L.A., San Joaquin, and Tulare counties.

With Coronavirus Cases Spiking, Bars Close Again in Los Angeles

By Greg Cornfield

Shelter-in-place and social distancing orders led to massive layoffs and furloughs throughout California and Los Angeles. Above, Crafted Donuts on Wilshire Boulevard in L.A.

Calif. Unemployment Rate Steadied at 16.3 Percent in May; LA at 20.6 Percent

By Greg Cornfield

Senator Scott Wiener, above, and Senator Lena Gonzalez said the Legislature “missed a major opportunity to throw a lifeline to small businesses and nonprofits" after the defeat of SB 939.

Coronavirus · Politics & Real Estate

Calif.’s SB 939 Fails in Committee [Updated]

By Greg Cornfield

County officials announced that professional sports will do mostly without live audiences, and broadcasters will have to practice physical distancing. Cameras will also be in different locations. Above, Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles.

LA Enters Third Phase in Reopening Economy with Hotels, Pro Sports, Gyms and More

By Greg Cornfield

The return of film production could be a catalyst to Southern California’s rebound, bringing back hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Reel Rebound: Filming Set to Return to Hollywood

By Greg Cornfield