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California dining: Why happy hour is becoming your new dinner date
As cost of living pressures tighten, SoCal residents are turning discounted appetizers into main events to keep the vibes alive.

Islip Fuel Depot: 'Forever chemicals' removed from housing site
After activists flagged old barrels containing PFAS at an Oxfordshire development site, the developer confirms they have been cleaned up.

Los Angeles homelessness meeting shut down after two-minute chaos
A high-stakes debate over who controls LA's homelessness programs hit a wall Friday, leaving officials and advocates frustrated.

Guernsey Budget 2027: Why officials are fighting over your tax bill
Policy and Resources' latest budget proposal is facing major heat for how it handles tax caps and spending, leaving islanders worried about their wallets.

NYC housing: DSA members rally against Mayor Mamdani’s construction plan
Over 300 Democratic Socialists are pushing to halt the $1.2 billion Fulton-Elliot Chelsea Houses redevelopment, siding with residents over City Hall.

Norfolk housing levy: Environmentalists push back on new nature plan
A new government scheme aims to fund conservation by taxing new homes, but experts worry it ignores the actual root causes of river pollution.

Salinas: The California town that inspired Steinbeck is now a housing nightmare
The hometown of East of Eden is now America’s least affordable city for the middle class.

Washington DC bans landlord dog breed restrictions
A new law officially bans DC landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their dog’s breed, size, or weight.

West Hollywood high-rise: 34-story tower heads to planning commission
A massive 514-unit project at 1000 North La Brea is looking to shatter local height limits with a major new development.

Flood zones: Insurance giant warns against building new homes in danger areas
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc says thousands of homes are being built in high-risk areas that may become totally uninsurable as the climate crisis gets real.

Azorim unveils Melach Ha’Aretz, a massive new residential hub in Jerusalem
The project brings 374 luxury apartments to the Jerusalem Hills, blending high-end living with direct access to local nature reserves.

This tech worker is hunting down Airbnb 'vultures' in San Diego
A Google engineer is using his coding skills to expose how landlords are pushing out long-term tenants for vacation rentals.