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The Real Deal: Bill Witte: LA’s Uncertain Approval Process Hurts Development

Bill Witte, the CEO of Related California, has a message for the L.A. City Council: The city’s slow and unpredictable approvals process is a major detriment to multifamily construction, including mixed-income projects — and Santa Monica could offer an example of what...
Governor Newsom Signs Gas Price Gouging Law: “California Took on Big Oil and Won”

Governor Newsom Signs Gas Price Gouging Law: “California Took on Big Oil and Won”

LABC Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C.

LABC Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C.

What They’re Saying: Los Angeles Responds to Mayor Bass’ Bold Actions on Homelessness

What They’re Saying: Los Angeles Responds to Mayor Bass’ Bold Actions on Homelessness

Statement from Los Angeles Business Council on State of Emergency on Homelessness

Statement from Los Angeles Business Council on State of Emergency on Homelessness

Election 2022: LA Mayor-elect Bass announces transition advisory team

Election 2022: LA Mayor-elect Bass announces transition advisory team

L.A. Business Council’s 52nd Architectural Awards Honor Design Projects That Build Community and Create Meaningful, Inclusive Spaces

L.A. Business Council’s 52nd Architectural Awards Honor Design Projects That Build Community and Create Meaningful, Inclusive Spaces

Statement from Los Angeles Business Council

Statement from Los Angeles Business Council

Clean Energy Workforce Tops Agenda at First Major Convening Since Passage of Historic Climate Legislation at State and Federal Levels

Clean Energy Workforce Tops Agenda at First Major Convening Since Passage of Historic Climate Legislation at State and Federal Levels

LABC and USC Join Forces to Launch LA’s Most Ambitious Small Business Database

LABC and USC Join Forces to Launch LA’s Most Ambitious Small Business Database

ABC7: LA mayoral candidates emphasize public safety at forum

ABC7: LA mayoral candidates emphasize public safety at forum

Statement From the L.A. Business Council in Support of City Council Motion To Set Ambitious Goal for Project Roomkey

Statement From the L.A. Business Council in Support of City Council Motion To Set Ambitious Goal for Project Roomkey

LABC Leaders Call on Mayor Garcetti and City Council To Pursue 15,000 Room Goal for Project Roomkey

LABC Leaders Call on Mayor Garcetti and City Council To Pursue 15,000 Room Goal for Project Roomkey