David Wagner

Why some are choosing fire-resistant materials

Every L.A. building surveyed for a new report was operating at a loss. Here’s how experts say their finances could be fixed.

City’s old residential hotels are losing money

Jose Rodriguez lost the garage home where his son lived. He wasn’t trying to be the first to rebuild. But his experience helped him earn that distinction.

Bass asks banks to delay payments 3 more years

State law requires banks to offer one year of delayed mortgage payments. With that period coming to an end, Bass is asking banks to voluntarily extend relief.

If the post-fire exemption goes through, homeowners selling properties worth more than $5.3 million would not be subject to the tax under Measure ULA.

L.A. providers say new Trump cuts come at a time when the local homeless services system is already facing difficult choices.

Under the reforms approved by a majority of City Council members, rent hikes would be capped at 4%, even if inflation in the overall economy runs higher.

After their more typical wood-framed homes burned, some are now rebuilding with non-combustible materials. And they’re getting discounts from insurance companies.