LA County seeks to suspend some state building laws in fire-ravaged areas, but housing advocates object – LAist

New taxes will soon dwarf the billions spent on homelessness in last decade. Who’s watching over it?  Los Angeles Times

Activists fought to shutter the Griffith Park pony rides. Survey says: People want the ponies back  Los Angeles Times

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house  The Independent