Benjamin Gottlieb
Latest Stories (5)
Desert homes become a hot commodity in California's real estate boom
Apr 5, 2021
The housing rush is fueled by the pandemic and the desire of people who can work remotely to get out of the city.
Coachella Valley businesses reeling after festival, conferences called off
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19 has put the region's $7 billion events industry at risk.
Why some restaurants in LA are going cash-free
Aug 19, 2019
Nick Montgomery says when it came time to decide whether his Echo Park restaurant would accept cash, it was a tough call. “This is a small space,” Montgomery said of Konbi, a Japanese-style cafe and sandwich shop on Sunset Boulevard. Akira Akuto, Montgomery’s business partner, said that another reason pushed them to make the restaurant […]
California bail industry grapples with fallout from a new law
Sep 27, 2018
Starting next year, a judge, not ability to pay bail, will decide who remains jailed in the state before trial.
Snapchat creators leave a mark on LA real estate
Jul 30, 2018
During its rapid expansion in the seaside community of Venice, California, Snap Inc. rented out dozens of properties, driving up the price of commercial real estate in the artsy enclave.