Here's what we're reading this week:

LA City Council shelves ballot measure to cancel the ‘mansion tax’ on new apartments "Advocates for reform said the council is failing to confront declines in new housing development, which they blame on Measure ULA." (LAist)

Don’t Park in the Bike Lane! Santa Monica Started Issuing Automated Bike Lane Tickets Today "If you drive in Santa Monica, don't block a bike lane. Don't risk an automatic $93 citation!" (Streetsblog LA)

Eyes on the Street: Grevelia Pocket Park "This park tucks a well-curated piece of green space into a nook of South Pasadena by the 110 Freeway." (Streetsblog LA)

California’s historic housing bill is here. See which neighborhoods are getting upzoned "Townhomes, row houses and bungalow courts are likely coming to 57 neighborhoods across L.A. as part of the city’s plan to delay Senate Bill 79." (LA Times)

Election surprise—voter turnout spikes in the city of Los Angeles "More than 865,000 people in the city cast a ballot on June 2, up 31% from 2022" (Crosstown)

Greater L.A. Office Leasing Shows Signs of Life — Finally "Bank of America’s expansion with Hines and JP Morgan in Century City led a quarter with 4 million square feet of deals" (Commercial Observer)

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