How Rent Control Works in West Hollywood
Oh, Andrew. Sweet, unlicensed Andrew. Let us educate you on how West Hollywood’s rent control actually works—with citations,…
The Commissioner Who Says Rent Control “Doesn’t Work”
It started with an op‑ed on WEHOonline about National Night Out and some eyebrow‑raising references to “reprimands.” Referencing…
Ambition Without Audience: Erickson’s Senate Bid Gets the Cold Shoulder
When West Hollywood City Councilmember and Immediate Past Mayor John Erickson launched his California State Senate campaign just…
Why Is WEHO Online Still “Breaking” John Erickson’s Six-Month-Old Job Move?
Larry Block loves a headline that sparkles, and on June 16 his site lit up with one that…
Erickson Files Complaint: Padilla “Stole My Stunt”
John Erickson Races to Sheriff’s Station, Files Emergency “Stunt-Jacking” Complaint After Alex Padilla Steals His Handcuff Moment City-council…
When the Watchdog Wags for Power: The Curious Case of Rance Collins
In West Hollywood, where the lines between journalism and political performance blur like a sun-faded campaign sign, the…
Coming Soon to Occupied
The Adventures of John & Larry Set against the backdrop of West Hollywood at its most colorful, chaotic,…
Still Unelected: Larry Block’s Long Campaign to Be Taken Seriously
Larry Block has a lot of opinions about West Hollywood. He has opinions about civility. About who’s “too…
$40 by ’28? Councilmember Hang Said It—Let’s Hold Him To It
In West Hollywood, saying something ridiculous is usually just a prelude to passing it into law. So when…
Mayor Byers’ Wage Math: $30 for Hotel Housekeepers, $19.65 for Baristas—Explain?
Los Angeles just did it. They passed a phased increase to $30 an hour for hotel and airport…