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975 S. Manhattan Place Refiles as a 147-Unit, All-Affordable Development in Koreatown

An application filed July 30 would replace a previously approved 120-unit building, which set aside 12 affordable apartments, with 147 units where every home except the manager's unit is income-restricted. The seven-story project sits on a vacant Koreatown lot that already survived two separate CEQA appeals.

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Applicant Seeks One-Year Coastal Permit Extension for 39-Unit Sunset Boulevard Project in Pacific Palisades

California Food Managers has filed to extend the Coastal Development Permit for a five-story, 39-unit mixed-use building at 17346 West Sunset Boulevard, a long-vacant Jack in the Box site whose entitlement dates to a 2018 case. The July 30 filing lists eight income-restricted units and 2,900 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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High Heat Advisory: West Hollywood Activates Plummer Park Cooling Center This Weekend

With temperatures rising across Southern California, the City of West Hollywood opens its Cooling Center at Plummer Park on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Cityline shuttle service is available.

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It's a Scorcher: Heat Advisory Through Monday as LA Bakes

The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory up across LA's valleys and interior through 8 p.m. Monday — plus an Extreme Heat Warning for the Antelope Valley — with inland highs from the mid-90s to 104° and warm, sticky nights.

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Heads Up, LA: Overnight Closures Hit the 405 and the 91 This Week

Caltrans is running overnight lane, ramp, and connector closures on the I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass and on SR-91 from Cerritos to Gardena, Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31 — here's when, where, and how to route around them.

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Beverly Hills Upholds Approval of 55-Home Building at 232 South Tower Drive

The Beverly Hills City Council has upheld approval of an eight-story, 55-unit residential development at 232 South Tower Drive, replacing an eight-unit apartment building near the future Wilshire/La Cienega D Line station with 44 market-rate and 11 income-restricted homes.

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City Planning Commission Approves 70-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Jefferson Park

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved a six-story, 70-apartment mixed-use building at 2800 West Jefferson Boulevard, replacing an auto body shop with new homes, retail, and nine very-low-income units.

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Marvel Studios Announces 'Ghost Rider' Film Starring Ryan Gosling

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed a new Ghost Rider film at San Diego Comic-Con, with Ryan Gosling starring and 'Deadpool & Wolverine' director Shawn Levy behind the wheel — riding into theaters in 2028.

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Pizza + Ice Cream Vibes: EZPZ, Studio Ghibli & LA's Next Big Moves

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