Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protections on rental housing in Los Angeles County, where landlords have been raising rent by over 50% following the recent fires. The protections, which bar charging more than 10% above pre-crisis rates, were set to expire in February but have been extended until March 8. Newsom’s executive order also aims to expedite housing construction post-fires, including streamlining the building of accessory dwelling units and expediting permits for temporary housing to assist displaced residents.
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Boulder fire attack suspect named and Ukraine claims massive strike on Russia: Morning Rundown
In Boulder, Colorado, a man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman attacked a demonstration supporting Israeli hostages, using a makeshift flamethrower and shouting “free Palestine,” resulting in eight injuries, with charges including two counts of first-degree murder anticipated. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is under scrutiny as it begins its ruling season, having already issued significant decisions via a “shadow docket” related to the Trump administration. Additionally, Ukraine claims to have executed a massive drone strike on over...
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