Author: JohnValbyNation

Q&A: How will California's new rent cap affect me?

OAKLAND —  Millions of Californians will have new safeguards against large rent increases after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Tuesday capping annual rent hikes for the next decade. Newsom has hailed the law, Assembly Bill 1482, as the nation’s strongest statewide renter protection measure. Here’s how it works: What does the law do? The law…

By JohnValbyNation October 10, 2019 0

'Connected' taxpayers got breaks with L.A. County assessor's office, whistleblowers allege

The Los Angeles County assessor’s office has given favorable treatment to connected taxpayers, allowing them to pay lower property taxes for years and costing the county millions of dollars in lost revenue, according to a whistleblower lawsuit filed by three employees. Stephen Adamus, Yvonne Austin and Scott Woods say County Assessor Jeff Prang, his top…

By JohnValbyNation October 10, 2019 0

'Samurai Jack' creator knows how to hold your attention: Get rid of the dialogue

Genndy Tartakovsky didn’t plan on challenging how people watch TV when he developed his new cartoon. But “Primal” demands your complete attention. The Adult Swim show, which premiered Monday, follows the adventures of — and the evolving relationship between — a caveman, Spear, and a dinosaur, Fang, who have experienced parallel tragedies. One episode of…

By JohnValbyNation October 10, 2019 0